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The Montana post. [volume] (Virginia City, Montana Territory [i.e. Mont.]) 1864-1869, 1867-02-02

on the present average cost of telegraph
ing, and is uniform without regard to
distance. The adoption of this measure
will at once commend itself to all, and
the establishment of an experimentary
line, will insure in time its adoption
throughout the country. The cheap
postage system has proven a success so
would the cheap telegraph system. The
obstacles in the way of its adoption are
far less difficult than those which imped-
ed for years the passage of a cheap postal
system, which has not only been found
selfsustaining in all the States, but re-
munerative. The initiatory line is all
that is needed to establish its success,
and few years will see every section
afforded a cheap and reliable means of
transmitting intelligence by lightning.
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"a PROTEST., INDICATED.

In the Herald of the oath instant, we
labored attempt at facetiousness, the
writer launches out in TRADE of abuse
and percsrsiOB against this paper. The
gHimUs of this is so plainly apparent
that it would be superfuous to state it.
We are glad to know that the Herald
has at last come out in an avowal of its
position, as heretofore the only evidence
We had Of it was the assertion that the
Posi- was not a radical paper. They
talk now of "apostacy," and whiningly
beseech the Republicans to transfer their
patronage to their journal. There is
where the shoe pinches, but they will
have more corns than they have now,
when they find relief in that manner.
We left the field open for perversion,
and as we expected, the Herald has ta-
ken advantage of it, and chuckles over
its smartness. The POsT was the first
paper ever established in this Territory,
years ago. when the disunion party were
in the vast majority, rampant, ferocious
and bitter. All through the dark years
of trial and minority, when to conduct a
Union paper was tempting fate. it was
the staunch unfaltering supporter of the
Union party, confident of the ultimate
success which now rests upon our ban
ners. The money of secession could not
buy it, nor their threats intimidate, and
II stands forth to-day with n record un-
impeachable the only fearless, straight
forward advocate of the Union party in
Montana. And yet this penny-a-liner OF
the Herald, conceited hatchling scarcely
yet out of the shell, and smelling badly
from its ratherpeculiar incubation, comes
up pompously and claims to be the wor.
thy organ of the Union people of Mon
tana. Bahi Its egotism is only equal
led by its impudence. And now a word
IN regard to the article referred TO. We
have asserted our intention to uphold
the right, oppose the wrong" and we
would be recreant TO onr duty, if. against
a measure which we believed To be an
encroachment upon the rights Of the
people we represent, we failed TO enter
cur protest. We are not candidate foE
Office, that we dare not give expression
10 our honest convictions; nor are we
aougbt GaG paid for by the money of any
man, or association. that ties Us to his
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overtures made, but treated them with
contumely and contempt. If they think
now to accomplish their cherished
scheme of universal amnesty, by offering
in exchange the gift of suffrage to the
blacks, they will meet sore disappoint-
ment 1t is too well known that under
the present condition of affairs in the
South, the influence of the masters over
their late slaves is scarcely less potent
than before their emancipation, and that
their investiture with suffrage would
add to the roll of constituents of those
once too often trusted officials. The
proposed Constitutional amendments
embody the feelings of the people of the
North, and all the make-believe about
universal suffrage, will not influence
them to imperil the safety of the Repub-
lie by giving the helm to hands that
once endeavored to wreck the old Ship
of State. and so nearly succeeded. Steph-
ems G. Co. have brought their cargo to a
market that does not consume the com
modify they present, and although they
may find some admirers of the cargo, it
will be quoted as "no sale previous
quotations unchanged"
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la CITY, MONTANA, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 1867.

or their peculiar views, or selfish ambi-
ton. We recognise the progressive
spirit'of the age, the transition from the
old to the new. We look TO tisa consti-
tuition as it is, or as the people may
make it, as the great magma charta of
our rights and the palladium of our lib
critics. And we hold to the declaration
of independence, of which our cotempo-
rary writes so glibly, as the bravest ex-
position of Republican principles ever
hurled in the teeth of despotism. In
the first clause of that instrument we
find the assertion, "t that whenever any
form of government becomes destruct-
i've of these ends (the life, liberty and
happiness of ALL IL as the right Of THE
PEOPLE to alter or abolish it." That is
precisely our position, the right of the
people to have a voice in those matters
which so vitality concern them. As to
the abstract question of negro suffrage,
no man can find one word in our article
opposing that privilege when the people
have so decided. FOr p0pULi, U0r del.
The article in the Herald is not only un-
charitable and selfish, but it is hollow
hearted, shameless perversion CT the
truth, offering a distorted medium
through which to view our position,
and a piteous attempt to crawl into the
sympathy of those who are weak, or
careless enough to trust to it for truth.
No! Gentlemen of the Union party
we pandered not to the Democratic par
", when every inducement was offered
US to do so. We fought through theo
deal, on principle. unaided and thank
kind Heaven, the right has triumphed.
We have the nerve TO speak for the
rights of our people, and right is always
consistent. The insinuous attempts of
the Herald to place us in a wrong posi-
tion, we were expecting, and against a
conscious rectitude of purpose, they fall
harmless as pebbles against castle
wall. They are envious of our position !;
anxious to share the glory they never
battled for, and carry the standards in
the great parade, that another has borne
through the unequal contest to final
victory.
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Soldiers, Graves and Cemeteries.

During the past year the government
has paid great attention to soldiers
graves and cemeteries. Everything that
a patriotic respect for the dead could
suggest has been done. Every grave
has been carefully tended, and its occu-
pants name and rank put at the head
as well as on the records of the ceme-
terry. At first this was done on wooden
head boards, but, desirous to perpetuate
the record of it's brave soldiery, the gov
ernment has now determined to make
the head-boards more lasting, and have
constructed them of iron. The whole
number of bodies of Union soldiers re-
ported as buried is 341 $40. at an expense
of $1.144, ,791.61. These are buried in
the following Military Departments
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WHOLE NO. 12S,

A TRIP TO THE STATES. BY }. ALLEN Hos
MER- "a PIP. For Sale by ID. W. Tilton & Co,
Virginia City, Montana
This work, which contains a sketch
of the incidents of every unpleasant
journey from Virginia city to Detroit in
1865, is the second book that has been
composed, printed and published in
Montana. The author is a son of the
Chief Justice, and has not yet entered
upon his seventeenth year. He has labor
ed with untiring industry; and not only
written a highly entertaining volume,
but fulfilled the important duties oftypo-
grapher, binder and publisher. 1t is a
remarkable fact that all of these mani
fold tasks have been performed with
ability. and it is impossible to decide in
what department the youth excels. The
author commenced the printing of the
work in the late Beauerhedd Netcs. un-
der the title of " Trip Down the Yel-
lowstone." After the journal was dis
continued, the urgent solicitations of
friends induced him to publish it. The
result is seen in the interesting pages
that meet our eyes. The style is simple
and there is no attempt TO gain applause
by elaborate sentences or beautiful fig
with facts concerning the Yellowstone,
and every person that intends to descend
this stream. upon a Mackinaw should
buy a copy. Mr.. Hosmer has described
the river with such accuracy, that his
literary efforts viii be as indissolubly
connected with the Yellowstone as the
names of Lewis & Clark are united with
the history of the Missouri. We make
the following extracts to show the style
and character of the book:
In crossing siding place in the road, the
| wheels of our light wagon, with its heavy load,
| broke, and the wagon and its contents-after
| turning three times In the air-landed in a
/ rayine thirty-four feet from where we started.
| There were six of in the wagon, and not
one of us were hurt. The tongue broke from
| the wagon, and the horses stood still and
looked on Page 4.
The bad rapids still continue and in the
afternoon, In descending one, into
tree that had been lately fallen by beavers, and
broke double-barreled shotgun all to small
bits and the stock off Smith & Wesson rifle.
| page IL.
| The passengers were all asleep; we felt an
unusual jar; we woke up and found one side
of the coach five feet higher than the other
| The wheels the left-hand side had gone of
the bridge. We all hurried to the door; and
such scrambling was never seen before
| page 76.l
1t is needless to add that there is
nothing of political character in this
volume, although there is a large per-
centage of sarcasm in the following re-
mark or prophecy:
The metropolis of Montana will be at the
mouth of the Big Horn river, and it is more
than likely some of the members of the last
Legislature will take up their abode in this
vicinity Page p.
The concluding passage will excite the
interest Of the peruser:
Now, my readers, lin the language of Col
Thoroughman, when finishing speech to a
jury,) al am done."
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A new idea has been suggested in
Congress and is likely to receive its
approval. 1t is the project of construct
ing telegraph in connection with the
Postoffice Department, and to be used
by the employees of the postoffices N
transmitting intelligence. Washburne,
of Illinois, has introduced bill for the
establishment of line between Wash
ington and New York and Kasson. of
Iowa, another more extensive. These
bills provide that it shall be mail line,
under the control of the Postmaster
General, and subject to all existing laws
governing that department so far as APP
pliable. 1t makes the system part of
the postal management, and reduces the
rates to a half cent for each word, and
an extra charge of two cents for the de-
livery of each message. This would be
reduction of more than ten per cent.
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THAT excellent paper. the MONTANA
PosT, is before us, of the date of the 1st
inst. By the way, it appears that in
recent issue of the IndeT some cores
pondence and items in our Montana sum-
mary were not credited to the POST, as
they should have been, and we hasten
to make the correction. Our Montana
summary has been made up mainly from
the Posi-, as being the most reliable au-
thority on mining matters in Montana.
The above is clipped from the Amer
lean Mining Ilder, published in New
York. We find our communications and
mining items, oftentimes pages, are cop
led in every mining and scientific paper
in the country, and we wish to maintain
it's reputation for reliable and complete
reports, as well for the information of
our own people as the capitalists and
quartz men of other localities. In the
furtherance of this object, we urge upon
our correspondents and friends through
out the Territory the Importance of Civ
ing us early information of all mining
items transpiring in their vicinity. and
making only reports of whose correct
ness they are fully assured. We are
under heavy obligations TO many of
them now, and in this connection take
the opportunity of thanking them for
news which is oftentimes obtained with
great difficulty.
The Montana post. [volume] (Virginia City, Montana Territory [i.e. Mont.]) 1864-1869, 1867-02-02
NIEXICO.

The telegraph informs us that the
feet of French transports has arrived,
and that by the time stipulated for the
withdrawal of the second installment of
French troops the entire Imperial army,
with banners, guns and equipments,
will have left the land of the Aztecs and
turned their ships toward the sunny
shores of France. Max, it appears, is
playing very fine game with the ad-
herents to his dynasty Us there anything
suggestive in the name y, and has sue
ceeded in fleeing them out of round
number of millions to replenish the ex-
hausted strong boxes of his private ex-
chequer. By the insiduous efforts of
his tools, portion of the Mexican peo-
pie have been impressed with the idea
that the withdrawal of the French army
will be the signal for the absorption of
Mexico by the United States and this,
they are told, will be . still worse fate
than what they have already endured.
So Max. proposes to them to let the
army withdraw, and he will retain his
throne, depending upon the support of
the Mexican people to retain his posi-
ton and the poor dupes have gener-
Ously donated large sums in support of
the project. As an evidence of the prob
ability of his finding this position untena-
BILE, we have the statement that the
army of Diaz are encamped within sight
of the halls of the Montezumas, ready
to pounce upon their prey the moment
the French leave while it is rumored
that the United States troops are held in
readiness to cross the Rio Grande, and
march to the support of the Juarez gov
ernment, when the tri-colored flag has
been run down for the last time, in
silence and sadness. The recent mission
to Mexico. consisting of General Sher
man and Minister Campbell, although
not accomplishing all that was hoped
for, succeeded in reaching the Juarez
government, and decided upon a def
mite and joint action of the United State:
and the Liberal government of Mexico
1t is not likely that Max. will find il
convenient to stay after the army leaves
and the same breeze that watts home the
French squadron will bear back tC
EuroB this well-meaning bit plant
tool of the crafty nephew of his uncle
Thus fades from our continent the most
dangerous attack ever made upon tn,
accepted Monroe doctrine. Planted by
strength of arms when this nation was
in the death throes, and maintained in
camp and court with unwavering peril
nacity, until the American people plain
Iy intimated they must leave or fight
the French standards have been furlet
in disgrace, and their dropping lille:
carried back to revive their faded glorie:
in the invigorating atmosphere of Il,
GraRde Empire. -.-
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MASONIC.
BY A LADY.

The Masons of Aurora, Ill. having recently er
sted a large and splendid hall, dedicated it, witt
appropriate ceremonies, on ST. Johns day. Rev
,. H. Tiffany delivered the grafton, remarkabl
.r its impressive eIoqueuce. At the banquet, th
Glowing poem was read by one Of the brethren
which we think, will be appreciated by some of ou
lIfes
A NaEou's life Is one that's free
Not the life tho Of mortar and brichs)-
Bat out of nights enjoying a spree.
And playing astounding tricks.
While the women at home are waiting.
Ne'er dreaming IL all dodge,
But thinking the sad belating
l. caused by " work at the lodge -
Where they meet upon the level
To parf upon the square,
Aud raise the very ID
While cOugreCated there.
If a bachelor chap In his courting days
Grows weary Of being tied,
Both day and eve. almost always,
At his fair Dulcinea's side
The easiest way TO escape a while,
Aud iu fact some calls to dodge,
Is Co seek the aid Of Mason friend,
And join a Masonic Lodge,
Where they meet, etc. -
Ifa married man il tired of home
If be ont ut night would hodge,
And from his lifss-cOmpauion roam
The wretch will join a lodge!
Where they meet, etc
The women don't like Masous-
Don't believe in them the least
Prom the Tyler al the entrance,
To the fellow in the East.
Lodge meeting are but covers
To hide some larking dodge
Look out when mates and lovers
Have business at the lodge"
Where they meet etc
Be their fetish goat or rami
BE their order good or evil,
Worth a blessing a - psalm!
i.eJ them keep il, snug and cosy,
Let them worship Gin horn)r
let them be sedate aud prUsy-
But as sure as they are born
Wen vet meet them on 80 the level, 4"
And ere we part be square"
For at some lodge held revel,
The women will be there.
Then woe betide the sinner
Who spreads IL" in the East:
Pear will make him rather thinner,
Though he may be fat-the beast.
And all their grand regalia-
Skin aprons, scarfs and Jewels
Well seize upon as plunder,
For women all amt fools,
Though they don't meet on a level
And don't part on a square,
Still they all can raise the ID
If they get a chance that's fair!
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OBSTETRICS GONE CRAZY.

The anonymous correspondent in this
city of an obscure sheet in Helena, in
his last letter, indulges in a couplet to
finish off his effort to disparage the
Posi-, and says, they basely
Crooked the pregnant knee"
Well that was outrageous on our
part, had it been true, Sohich Il 1oas not.
We have no intention to injure women
or children, even when they do us in
justice, which will account for the little
attention we pay to this scribbler.
Won't somebody rub his head, and help
him look UP his poetry next timey He
don't hinge the idea on the right word.
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- Our agents az the different to1oRs
and mining camps Of the Territory and
rlsswlerc, riU please take notice that tie
terms Of subscription for tie PosT hGDe
been increased to $3.50 per quarter, $500
Tor scr months, and $500 for one gear.
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. You LOOK, said an Irishman 10 a
pale, haggard, smoker, "as if you had
got out of your grave TO ligh5 your cigar
and couldn't find your way back again. :"
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Probate Notice.

Notice is hereby given, that at the October
term OF 1867, OF the County Court ofCeGar coun-
ty, Iowa, the petition Of Phoebe Bradshaw,
widow of Jesse l.. Bradshaw, was presented to
said court claiming dover in the real estate Of
which the said Jesse L. Bradshaw died seized,
and being the southwest quarter of section four
teen a., and the northwest quarter of the north
east quarter, and the southeast quarter of the
northwest quarter of section fifteen tl5), all in
township eighty-one tsIl, north and range one
~, west OF the 18th principal meridian; and also
the east third ~ Of lots ten 40 eleven I'D
and twelve ~, in block forty-four (ii), OF the
town of Upton, in said county OF Cedar, and
aslli ing that referees disappointed by said Court
toadmeaSure and set apart to her separate use
her dover in said real estate; and that said pc
tition is set for final hearing on the LIST Monday
of January, 1868, and unless cause be then
shown why said petition should not be granted,
an order will be made and referees appointed as
asked for. Belts Co Judge.
Wolf & Landt, Atfys. 49w3 I'll
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a dispatch from San Francisco says
the track of the Central Pacific Railroad
Is laid from Cisco to Summit, and
through the great tunnel, over seven
thousand feet above the level of the sea.
The first passenger cars passed through
the tunnel on Friday. Twenty-four
miles of the track will be laid on the
east side of the mountains within fort
night of open weather, which will COM
plete the gap Of six miles, and make
connection with Lower Truckee: one
hundred and thirty miles east of sacra-
mentO.
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ESTRAY NOTICES.

INSTRAI OX.-Faken up by John Hall, in
IA Inland township, Cedar county, October
-. 1867, one red OK with white on belly and end
OF tail, large lump on left side q nose, lump on
inside of right hind leg, on hook joint, piece off
under side of right ear brass knob on right
horn; Supposed to be II years old. Appraised at
SO. :. YATES. Clerk.
Nov. 80, 1867.
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FEAST Cakes and Powders at ALIENS.
SHBRIDhN'S RIDE!

The Great Equestrian Shenandoah Valley
steel Plate Engraving. Great in merit, popu
larity and sale. Executed by Sartain. Can.
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Works of Art and rapid selling Books, pub
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furnished exclusively by subscription. Those
Apply personally to, or address, stating age,
previous business pursuits, &c.
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MS lS4 Main Street, Dubuque Iowa.
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IISTRAY HETFER--Tnkenu up by Cyrus Rick.
~ ard Red Oak township, Cedar county. Nov
I, 1867, one dark roam heifer, white face, line
back, one year old last spring. Appraised at $40
Nov lO.lSE. =. YATES, Clerk.
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GIVE US A CALL


The accounts of the late firm of Turner 4
Maynard have been placed in my hands for
collection. These accounts are now the prop
erty of Dr. II II Maynard, and all persons in
debted to the book of said firm are requested to
settle the same without delay, and save costs.
49w3 WIN. ELLIOTT. j, 7, "a
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nrssoLur1ox.

THE partnership heretofore existing betwesn
6rm Of J. Il. Boynton 4 Co, II this day dissolv-
ed by mutml consent. All person. indebted
to said arm are notified to eell and Uaynp Inn
aaSins sold ont oar aa@cf OF Groceries,
QueensWAre, &C., to Messra Bagley Ingman,
" would respectfully invite the patrons Of
We are sure they win be honorably dealt with.
j. f. BOYNTON,
g. p. INGMAN.
Upton, Iowa, December 4th, 1867:
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EstraY Colt.

INSTRAY MARE.-Taken up by Solomon
Ia Teegarden. in Cover township, Cedar
county one dark iron gray mare, supposed to
be three years old last spring, small white spot
in forehead; appraised at sl2n.
Nov. ., 1867. S. YATES, Clerk.