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The Montana post. [volume] (Virginia City, Montana Territory [i.e. Mont.]) 1864-1869, 1867-03-30

A BEAUTIFUL LExTRACT.-It WINS night.
Jerusalem slept as quietly amid her hills
as child upon the breast of its mother.
The noiseless sentinel stood like statue
at his post, and the philosophers lamp
burned dimly in the recesses of his cham
Der. But moral darkness involved
the nation in it's enlightened shadows.
Reason shed a faint glimmering in the
minds of men, like the cold and INSULT
cient shining of a distant star. The i'm
mortality of mans spiritual nature was
unknown, his relations unto heaven un-
discovered, and his future destiny OBJ
scured in a cloud of mystery. 1t was at
this period that two forms of ethereal
mould hovered about the land of Gods
chosen people. They seemed like sister
angels, sent to earth on some embassy of
love The one of majestic statue and
well-formed limb, which her snowy
drapery hardly concealed, in her erect
bearing and steady eye, exhibited the
highest of strength and confidence. Her
right arm was extended in an impressive
gesture upward where night appeared
to have placed her darkest pavilion
while on the left reclined her delicate
companion, in form and countenance
the contrast of the other, dropping
like a flower moistened by refreshing
dews, and her bright but troubled eyes
scanned them with ardent glances.
Suddenly light like the sun flashed out
from the heavens, and Faith and Hope
hailed with exulting songs the ascend
ing star of Bethlehem, Years rolled
away, and the stranger was seen in
Jerusalem. He was a meek. unassum-
ing man, whose happiness seemed to
consist in acts of benevolence to the hu-
man race There were deep traces Of
sorrow on his countenance, though no
one knew why he grieved, for he lived
in the practice of every virtue, and was
loved by all the good and wise. By-and
by it was rumored that the stranger
worked miracles, that the blind saw,
that the dumb spoke, the dead arose, the
ocean moderated it's chatting tide, the
very thunders articulated. He is the
Son of Godl Envy assailed him to death.
Slowly and thickly guarded, he ascend
ed the hill of Calvary. A heavy cross
bent him to the earth. But Faith lean
ed on his arm, and Hope, dipping the
pinions in his blood, mounted to the
skies.
The Montana post. [volume] (Virginia City, Montana Territory [i.e. Mont.]) 1864-1869, 1867-03-30
CHIPS FROM THE FOSSIL.

In the Democrat of Thursday, Major
Bruce states that he has been rejected
as Secretary of Montana, by the Senate.
He takes the high moral standpoint of a
martyr in the post Of h0B0r says the Re-
publicans are ruling the country with
rod of iron. The iron has entered his
soul, from the tone of his paper, and the
rod has grown to Lsdgue in these parts.
Below, we give the tone of the last issue.
We feel confident that if Congress had CO.
operated with the President, there would have
been harmony and good feeling between all
parts of the country Democrat.
The old story of the eleven stubborn
men on the jury.
The President, it is said, while in consulta-
tation with high officials, stated positively,
that he had ultimately repudiated the state
ments that he had offered terms of compromise
but on the contrary, he held firmly to his
policy.-[Democrat.
We knew johnson was con the con.
trary" but if we understand the Ian
guage, he, only after considerable deliber
alton, concluded the statements were
not correct.
When the parties who have been engaged IL
getting this bill annulling the laws, through
| Congress, return to Montana, let no violation
of law, or disturbance of the peace occur
| democrat.
For further particulars, see Seymour
speech to my dear friends" the New
| York rioters.
The few words in regard to the dis
| tribution of the laws, occupies nearly {
1 column. We stand by first assertions
| that they were given to favorites, anC
mailed under the frank of "Jno p. Bruce
Secretary of Montana" No such note a
the Democrat states, was ever received
from General Meagher by the editor o
the Posi-. or was their any communi
cation on the subject, that we know o
except the half dozen between Genera
HMeagher and the editor of the DemOcrdj
The Montana post. [volume] (Virginia City, Montana Territory [i.e. Mont.]) 1864-1869, 1867-03-30
SPIRIT OF THE PRESS.

An exchange of the Radical persuasion asks
in w1at respect has the Radical majority in
Congress accomplished the purposes of the Sc
cessonists The answer is at hand In de-
clarng that the States late in rebellion are
out of the Union.-I Walla Walla Statesman.
The query is from the PosT. The re-
ply exposes a lamentable ignorance in
the mind of our neighbor, or of us. We
hare never known such position taken
blythe party, The Statesman likes to
answer questions. Did the act of seces-
sion destroy the State governments
wherein it was passed? Does not the
Constitution require that, Congress
shall guarantee to every State repub
lican form of government" Can ineli-
gible officers constitute a legitimate
State government? Who is to decide
whether State has proper form of
government? When you answer these,
you will have answered your query to
your Radical friends.
The Legislature is annulIed. So says the
PosT, With great apparent satisfaction. So
mote il be, say we.-IGazette.
What tack are. you on now? There's
ga change come DER the spirit of your
dream very suddenly.
We are surprised at notbing.-[Gazette.
You have the advantage of the Major.
We have a curiosity to see the clique that
misrepresents the people at Washington, make
their appearance here. We promise them to
make it warm for them, henceforth and ever
more Gazette.
We are sorry to hear that our amiable
cotemporary has resigned himself to per
of pandemonium, where the "vipers
must surely go if the Gazette is credi-
BILE.
We admonish Major Bruce that his name is
ScorcB, while ours is IRISH. 0uld Ireland
Is our country and our name is Pat Malloy.
-[Gazette.
That's the heaviest bid for Irish pat
ronage out. Why didn't you quote the
other line: "Me pockets, they are
empty" or, But childer amt like pig:
you know, they cannot pay the rint."
| So far as we are accused of being "1iberally
! supported" and of having " four times al
MANY subscribers " as either the Gazette o
Democrat, we must, of course, plead guilty
-LHerald.
How is that about bundle of papel
lasting you six weeks Supplement anC
all. 1O7 copies a week, dead ads, etc
You'll be singing Pat Malloy soon, a
that rate.
The Montana post. [volume] (Virginia City, Montana Territory [i.e. Mont.]) 1864-1869, 1867-03-30

the Southern leaders The bid, is for the
negro vote. 1t may be sincere; we doubt
it. This seeming resignation to "the
powers that be-" by such men as Wade
Hampton, and Wise, is too transparent.
Let Congress adjourn until December,
without provision for assembling
in the meantime, and they will have
accomplished their object. They are
singing siren notes to WOO the loyal eye
to slumber, and then control the en-
franchised negroes, and mould them
to their purpose. Bafi1ed in every
scheme they have laid, the hours OF
opportunity are gliding away, and-Con.
gress has not adjourned
The Montana post. [volume] (Virginia City, Montana Territory [i.e. Mont.]) 1864-1869, 1867-03-30
CONFIRMED.

The telegraphic dispatches brings the
confirmation of James Tufts as Secre-
tary of Montana. This appointment will
be heartily endorsed by the people of
Montana, and is deserved compliment
to one of hear early pioneers, who has
labored earnestly both here and and in
the East, in the development of the
great natural wealth of the Territory.
The new Secretary is gentleman of
ability and energy, having hosts of warm
personal and political friends who will
extend him warm greeting on his re
turn to the mountains.
The Montana post. [volume] (Virginia City, Montana Territory [i.e. Mont.]) 1864-1869, 1867-03-30
WHOLE NO. 1876.

STEPHEN c. FOSTER, THE COMPOSER
A correspondent of the New York Must-
cal Gazette gives a long and rather sad
account of Stephen G. Foster, the author
of "Old Dog Tray" "Old Folks at Home"
Hard Times" and scores of other well
known songs, concluding with the fol-
lowing paragraph:
"In writing THE Old Folks at Home"
Foster hoped, and even expected. as he
himself told me, to rival Home, Sweet
Home, the air of which he thought con-
trary to all the rules of pure melody.
He could never account for its popularity,
and the enthusiasm and emotion with
which it was received on every occasion.
Perhaps had he not made his song local,
by the mention of Swanee river, IL might,
have had less effeminate existence
and have equalled the song ii was in
tended to eclipse; for it is n simple,
touching and beautiful composition. But
few have dared to follow where Foster
failed, and Home Sweet Home still
stands secure, the home-song of the
world. In looking over the titles of his
pieces, it is curious and pleasant to notice
how often the name of Jenny occurs.
AS many as ten of them are woven about
the loved name-the name of his wife
She was the daughter of the late DIR.
Mcdowell, of Pittshurg-'Little Jenny
Dow as he calls her in one of his songs.
He not only sang his wife's praises, but
always spoke of her in the fondest terms;
yet why they thus lived separately he
never mentioned, avoiding the subject
whenever it was approached. During
the years he spent in New York, until
his death she was employed as telegraph
operator at Greensburg, and she is, in
all probability holding the position at the
present time. He often used TO say, IN
his tender moments, that she it was
who, then bright-eyed, merry little
| girl, first inspired his soul with song,
and made him long to attune it to the
music of her voice. 'Jenny's Coming
DER the Green recalling the happy
time when he waited for her coming,
seemed to be his favorite above all his
compositions, and when asked to sing,
fbe yielded at all, which was but rarely,
he would almost invariably choose that.
He used sometimes to come to my room,
and sing in plaintive tones, TO his simple
chord Accomplishments, his own sweet
songs. His voice was of small compass
and of but little power-ruined by dissi-
pation-yet he sang so tenderly and SO
earnestly that the effect was always
pleasing.
The Montana post. [volume] (Virginia City, Montana Territory [i.e. Mont.]) 1864-1869, 1867-03-30

WITH OUR CoMPLIMENTs.-Ihe Dmty
EreniR9 Dispatch, published in San
Francisco by an association of Printers,
makes its appearance among our ex.
changes, marked Y. 1t is live, spicy
sheet, and the exchange is made with
pleasure. We presume you intended il
as proposition to establish telegraph
line. All right. We win furnish the
PosTs for your Dispatches to come over
and you can set 'em up" With a news
current from our quartz batteries, silver
wire, 600 lbs. per ton,) and Frisco well
insulated Tin water) as usual, we think
the new line will be a success, and the
mountains can talk with the sea.
The Montana post. [volume] (Virginia City, Montana Territory [i.e. Mont.]) 1864-1869, 1867-03-30
BAFFLED AGAIN.

Since the convening of the Fortieth
Congress two Intellectual efforts have
been made to fix day of adjournment.
The Reconstruction question is the sole
obstacle. If by its continuance in ses-
sion, this matter can be expedited, in
Gods name, let it remain, if necessary,
perpetual. The dispatches state the
cause-anticipated trouble in the South.
We are not a champion of unqualified
negro suffrage, as PRIMARILY desirable
object The spirit of our republican
institutions suggests and demands that
education should be fundamental basis
of franchise; but, between an educated
disloyal voter and an illiterate loyal one,
whatever the color of his skin, the tex
ture of his hair or the shape of his blood
atoms, we choose the latter. The recent
action of the South shows an immediate
and complete revolution in the policy OF
The Montana post. [volume] (Virginia City, Montana Territory [i.e. Mont.]) 1864-1869, 1867-03-30

formed that an incipient panic exists
among large number of the ranchers
ON the Gallatin, and weak as they are
in numbers and scattered over large
valley, with prospect of a visit from
the savages and a scarcity of arms and
ammunition, it is not improbable that a
hostile demonstration from the Sioux
would, If not depopulate the valley, rem
der the position of those remaining still
more hazardous, and decrease materially
his years product of breadstufs, at
least prove an unequal contest, with the
odds in favor of the Indians. The set
tiers are willing to defend their homes
from the ruthless hands of the savages.
With all due respect to regular troops,
we assert the belief that two hundred
mountaineers would do more effectual
service than thousand soldiers, and
the duty is imperative on the Govern
ment to provide them with the means
of resistance. 1t is the duty of this
people to Immediately and earnestly
appeal to the proper authorities to have
artillery and small arms placed at the
disposal of Montana. The government
win do it if the situation is rightly un-
derstood, and with an appropriation suf-
ficient to cover actual expenses while in
service, an efficient volunteer force could
be readily raised, who would at time
of emergency afford speedy support to
any threatened settlement. They ask
arms, and the knowledge that the peo-
pie OF other portions of the Territory
will not abandon them, would inspire
the fearful and strengthen the brave
We have heard the Macedonian cry
Shall we "go over and help them," OF
turn deaf ear to their entreaties
What says the Press and the people?
The Montana post. [volume] (Virginia City, Montana Territory [i.e. Mont.]) 1864-1869, 1867-03-30
TO SOLDIERS.

For the benefit of soldiers who have
not received the extra bounty provided
by the act of July 2S, 1866, we give a syn
opsis of the law relating to such boun-
ties.
{" Each aid every soldier who enlisted into
the army of the United States after the nine
teenth day of April, 1861, for period of not
less than three years, and having served the
time of his enlistment has been honorably
discharged, and who has received, or who Is
entitled to receive, from the United States,
under existing laws, n bounty of 500, and no
more, and any such soldier, enlisted for not
less than three years, who has been honorably
discharged on account of wounds received IN
the line of duty shall be paid the additional
bounty of one hundred dollars" Soldiers en-
listed for two years receive $50 extra bounty,
subject, however, to the same provisions as
those governing the payments to three years
soldiers. Soldiers who have lost, or In any
way disposed of, their discharge papers, or of
any interest In the bounty provided by the
above, or any other act of Congress, cannot
obtain the additional bounty.
The Montana post. [volume] (Virginia City, Montana Territory [i.e. Mont.]) 1864-1869, 1867-03-30

deaths AND MARRIAEs. TO all
whom IL NAV concern: We would re-
spectfulIy inform those who are going
to die or get married, and who desire to
have their names appear iE print, that
it would be great accommodation TO us
if they would make some arrangements
by which we could become possessed of
names, dates, etc. The task of walking
up to a graveyard to obtain information
from tombstones, or of stalking into the
private sleeping boudour of new mar
ried couple to obtain information, is not
as pleasant as one might suppose who
has never tried it. Putting people for
nothing and wearing out sole-leather IN
hunting mp their pedigree is about play
ed out Exchange.
The Montana post. [volume] (Virginia City, Montana Territory [i.e. Mont.]) 1864-1869, 1867-03-30
PREPARING.

1t appears that the residents of the
Gallatin are fully alive to the impending
conflict that is likely to occur between
the Indians and the settlers, this spring,
and are making preparations for defense
Meetings are being held throughout the
entire valley. The citizens are pledg
ing themselves to mutual assistance in
case of attack, and providing suitable
defenses for life and property. They
are fully aware of their exposed condi-
ton, more so than any other portion of
the Territory, and have as little faith in
the continued friendship of the Crows
as they have certain knowledge of the
avowed intentions of the League, con
sisting of the Sioux, Cheyennes and
Arrapahoes. AT a largely ATTENDED
meeting at Bozeman City. on the 1S,h,
it was agreed to erect stockade at the
mill of Cover and Meadow, at once, ar d
a committee were appointed to supein-
tend its construction. They also passed
a resolution requesting the Executive
to furnish them with arms and amnu.
milton, and Mr.. Cover was delegated to
present the matter to the Governsr
General Meagher had on hands some
forty muskets and three thousand cur.
tridges, which were placed at their dis
posal. and, we believe, have been forward
ed to the valley. We are credibly IN
The Montana post. [volume] (Virginia City, Montana Territory [i.e. Mont.]) 1864-1869, 1867-03-30
CONTENTS OF THIS NUMBER.

,,.-v The Trial Of JEFF PAWS The Prospects !:
'p---4rinC Spirit cfthe Press Bafled A gain /;
Irs5,,s fr5m The Fossil; To Soldiers; With our
S,-IIr,Iir1rnts /; Confirmed Stephen G. Foster
~ composer; A Beautiful Extract; Destl.s
spd Marriages
ny Poem The Course Of Empire =" From
,t;.s,nIa From Summit; The Silver Smelling
prsecss; Heavy Debt; Josh Billings on
CgsrtshiPs Miscellaneous. s..
p,eE 3-Frum highland; From Argenta-
7,.y s-Telegrapbic Old Roman Mines; The
Mountain Trade
r,,sr 5-Pea aud Scissors From BlackfOot; From
Atlantic City; Why Prince Albert was Bot q
Mason Virginia aud Helena Market Reports.
PAGE 6-Frum Galls'in Valley; What will Hap
rsu St0newalI JRckson's Last Words.
p,GE 7--Pcn and Scissors.
p,GE s-virginia Locals; Helena Locals Virginia
Litter List; Miscellaneous.
The Montana post. [volume] (Virginia City, Montana Territory [i.e. Mont.]) 1864-1869, 1867-03-30

A celebrated wholesale merchant in
London. England, has presented the pro-
prietors of the henewspaper called the Tele-
graph, with a printing press which has
cost SIS, ,000,as a token of appreciation.
In doing so he accompanied the gift by
letter, which said: ''In your paper, by
judicious advertising, first built the
foundation of fortune-and in your
paper, by judicious advertising, have
amassed the fortune which enables me
to offer this testimony of regard and
good will"
The Montana post. [volume] (Virginia City, Montana Territory [i.e. Mont.]) 1864-1869, 1867-03-30

THE report of our Superintendent of
the Mint, shows gold, silver and copper
coinage from 1898 to 1866. inclusive, as
1887 100000. The gold coinage was
about $S45, 100000; the silver, 1885,
333, $50 and the copper, $5,500,OO The
total coinage at the Branch Mint at San
Francisco, during the first eight months
of the year, was So, ,642, 900 OF gold, and
nearly $500,000 in silver. AS there was
subsequent increase. the director THINKS
to the average.
The Montana post. [volume] (Virginia City, Montana Territory [i.e. Mont.]) 1864-1869, 1867-03-30
SITURDAT, WAR OH 80, 1867.

- orr agents IA tie different tot0ns
,,5 mining camps Of the Territory and
.l,,v6srs. ,ciK please take notice hat the
,,-us Of subscription for the Posi- here
I,,u ifaerfased 70 $3.50 per quarter, $500
ar sifr months. and $500 for one gear.
Juniata sentinel. [volume] (Mifflintown, Pa.) 1846-1873, 1867-11-20

From ANDREW ARCHER, Esq. of Fairfield, Nc.
about eight years since my son, Henry A
Archer, now at Fairfield. Somerset county. Me.
was attacked with splitting of blood, cough,
weakness OF Lungs. and general debility, so
much so that our family physician declared
him to have q Seated Consumption lie
Was under medical treatment for q number
OF months. but received no benefit from it
At iength, from the solicitation Of himself
and otleis, / Tas induced to purchase one
bottle OF NlSTAR'S BALSAM OF WILD
CHERRY, which benefited him so much OBJ
tanned another bottle, which in short time
restore" him &c his usual state Of health. /
thlnh can safely recommend this remedy TO
others in like condition, for il is | think, all
II pnFports to be-rHE GREAT LuxG REMEDY
foK THE IIMEs. The above statement, gen
'Iemen, IS my r7inHtaFy Offering to youin favor
Oh y'ur Bals@n, and Is at your dlsposal"
prepared by SETH W. FOWLE i SON, Is
fremont st Boston, and for sale by Drug
sis's generally. T1ov. g I6t;--l,n
Juniata sentinel. [volume] (Mifflintown, Pa.) 1846-1873, 1867-11-20
WIssar,s Ba.samoC Wild Cherry.

This remedy has long been cherished Ly
lie community or its ren arkable efficacy in
relieving, healing and curing the most obs'i-
nate, painful and long standing cases of
cough, Cold, Influenza, Sore Throat, Bronchi-
lis, Vhoopiag Cough, Group, -43ttma L.tlooia-
lion of the Lungs; while even CoasHmPdo"
itself has yielded to it's magic influence VIhen
all other means have failed. It's whole his
tory proves that the past has produced no
remedy of equal value, ns n cure fol the
numerous and dangerous pulmonary affections
which prevail all over the land
Juniata sentinel. [volume] (Mifflintown, Pa.) 1846-1873, 1867-11-20

ORGANS.-The undersigned has been ap-
pointed agent for the sale Of the American
Organ, manufactured by s. D & II. W. Smith.
Boston, and is prepared to furnish persons
with Parlor or Church Organs as cheap as
they can be purchased frpmthe manufacturers
Also the Mason K Iamlin Cabinet Organ of
different style and size The Instrun.,.s
can DC seea aud heard b. calling e, his re,i-
deDce on MAN street, n;iHia,orp.
Eafsh ., ist' s. WILLIAM WISE
Juniata sentinel. [volume] (Mifflintown, Pa.) 1846-1873, 1867-11-20
E2EsGlss 0F YOUTss,

4 Gentleman who suffered for years from
Nervous Debility, Premature Decay. and all
the effects of youthful indiscretion. viii for
the sake of suffering humanity, send free to
ali who need it, the recipe and directions for
making the simple remedy by which hc was
cured Sufferers wishing to proat by the
advertisers experience. can do SO By aiIresg.
ing, in perfec; confidence.
JOHN Z OGDEN,
may TO- ~ u IL Cs4ay s;re,,, = Y.
Juniata sentinel. [volume] (Mifflintown, Pa.) 1846-1873, 1867-11-20
DIR. SCHENCK'R
PULLCNIC SYRUP.

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doat' .pQeArcd . VI Ineynsbe. H1 ,hyscia~ PR
h9unc.a III csss incu.sbs ~ho, he commenced
Tie use a The sinS.e bat powerful remedy. Es
health "as restored IN very short time, snd re
return OF III dlsea1e has been .Pfrshcassl ieT Rl
L'e eyrrpons quickly disap2aarcd, rnd his preso.:
~elght < uiro Glsn two hundred p21nds
eEco his fcoyery, lie las tevogcI L.s aiieni.en
exclusively tt the cue OF C.I5IraI.ion aud .Ao
diseIs,s Nh'ct sTc usu-lly eo,np,oaeI with II, sad
the cures eIec.i By his medicine. have been very
numerous Ga1 truly wonder ul. DR.. ScuEscn
russes pro.e-ial vs.s to Of tho lar c..:ei
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GcEEScK'SPCLMOGfc BYECr, sEAWEED
TONIC, andMANDRAKE FILLS arc generally
all required IN curing Consump.oa. 1uli di-sc-
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hr i.e ID tbes d5!!ar,.
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Ekeles-.so; tie Doc.or--one when IN III, ,tsa.,
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