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The Montana post. [volume] (Virginia City, Montana Territory [i.e. Mont.]) 1864-1869, 1867-03-16
WHOLE NO. 1874

in the proclamation. IL simply gives the
Crows permission TO do what they have
been doing for several years. The set
tiers have been begged TO death by them
heretofore and will be hereafter. Per
haps this is preferable To some other
Indian modes of taking life. in the sec
tion they are assigned to, they will be
no protection TO the inhabitants, and
the two or three score OF men who will
be left on the Yellowstone when the sea-
son opens, will hardly attempt to remain
there if the Sioux approach. If they
had been required TO encamp below the
canyon, instead of above, they would
have been some aid To the residents of
the Gallatin, which they are not now.
The limits they are assigned to is the
safest place for the Crows, and that is
about all THAT can be said for it,
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POSITION OF THE DEMOCRAT.

We are under obligations to our neigh
Dor of the Democrat for demonstrating
the inconsistency of the Republican
party, and showing the position of the
PosT. 1t has afforded most infinite
amusement TO us, and demonstrates the
fact that the Democrat is the best comic
paper in the mountains. Wescarcely ever
appropriate more than a column of the
PosT to facetiousness, but we are strongly
tempted to reproduce this article entire.
First, the grammatical construction of it
is perfect. Here is an example. I'VE have
seen in no Radical paper in the Union
such bitter and vituperative terms en-
ployed towards the President than is
found in this article" Shades of the de-
parted Murray haunt not the dreams of
this editor of forty gears! A month ago
the Democrat felt il impossible 10 decide
upon the status of the Posi-. Now. il
goes back year, quotes from it as the
Radical organ, quotes from its last issue
as Radical. and withal. states that it re-
ceives almost the unanimous support of
the Democratic party. TO the neglect of
The Montana post. [volume] (Virginia City, Montana Territory [i.e. Mont.]) 1864-1869, 1867-03-16
q SMILE.

When opposing armies are marshalled
for conflict, cloud of pickets and We
dettes are thrown out by skillful COM
manders to prevent surprise and feel the
position ofthe enemy. Active, alert and
fearless. they cover front, flank and rear,
and with advances, forays and expedi-
tions into the enemy's country, they
keep up a continuous excitement and
fusilade, attracting attention and requi-
ring constant readiness on the part of
the great army to follow up an advan-
tage, or fight the battles they provoke.
Expeditions penetrate in all directions,
of night. All are not expected to be in
the right direction-for feknts are acces-
sories to successful attacks-but "trying
all things TO hold fast that which is
good" Brave to intrepidity, vigorous,
daring, but irresponsible for the result
of the battle they may provoke, they
ottentimes act rashly, and are over
whelmed by superior strength, or again
gain ground in the right direction, and
the position is taken by the main force,
to be held, or perish in the attempt. As
in war, so in politics. The Republican
Party stands to-day a countless army,
their position fully assured, command
ing, impregnable and the key TO univer,
sal Liberty and Justice. Above them
Il. 80
Haunting lie. \ new lustre flashes
from its stars since the tarnish of sla-
very has been wiped away, and its ming
ling stripes have ceased to represent the
lacerated flesh of helpless slaves. Hold
ing the key of the position. Yes! but
not quiescent or lethargic. Standing to
arms, and watching with intense anxi,
ETY. the progressive extremists who are
riding uncurbed on unexplored paths,
with skill and intrepidity, but liable TO
ambush or disaster seeking new lines
of advance, perhaps to become engulph-
ed in impossible marshes, and again
striking the great highway of Right,
covered though it may be by the guns
of the enemy, they spring upon the
ramparts and battle singly, hand to hand
until the lifting fog ofprejudice discloses
the truth to the great army of the Re.
public, and where the gray dawn dis,
closed but the iuttering guidons of the
Light Brigade, the morning sunshine re,
fleets upon the stream of Time the ban,
ners of our victorious legions, and glares
upon the ground covered with the ghast,
ly dead of Treason, Bondage and Re,
bellion.
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VIRGINIA CITY MONTANA, SATURDAY MARCH 49, 1867

who rebelled placed themselves in the
same position, SO far as suffrage was CON
cerned as the negroes had been. Now,
Congress must enfranchisc them To re-
establish governments in those States
The whites, as a class, were disloyal, the
negroes loyal. As guardians of the
national safety, and as law makers un-
der the Constitution, it is equally as
binding upon them, yes more so, To en-
franchise the blacks, who outnumber in
some States, the whites, as 10 bestow the
privilege on disloyal whites. Under
what was termed higher law than the
Constitution, which was simply ex-
pediency, which recognized slavery in
States forming portion of republican
government, and made our government
appear bundle of Inconsistencies, con
gress has heretofore ignored that por-
ton of the Constitution which requires
them to guarantee to every State in the
Union a republican form of government"
By the late 81 act for the more per
feet government of the rebellious States"
they have taken hold of this matter in
strict accordance with the Constitution.
Right will prevail. There is no higher
law of government than the Constitution.
but there is higher Power that
watches over the destinies of this people.
1t guided the Puritans to Plymouth Rock;
it beat back the BritOn to the seas, and
the savage 10 the forest; it permitted
us TO grow in strength and greatness,
and when the country grew proud and
naughty, it sent among Us great war
to humble and purify it it controlled
events until the shackles were broken,
and then it crowned a free people with
peace and victory il permitted conten-
tions and faction until the powers in the
land absolved the oppressed from the
last vestage of bondage, and we can
claim to have demonstrated the ability
of n free people for self government.
Such is the Constitutional plan pro.
posed by the Gazette, and we are glad to
see them for once, and we hope for aye,
lending helping hand to the car of Pro
gress.
The Montana post. [volume] (Virginia City, Montana Territory [i.e. Mont.]) 1864-1869, 1867-03-16
THE BLOW RECOILING.

Derby and Russell, in the House of Lords
(see telegrams) are in hot water about
the conduct of the American people and
Government on the Fenian question.
Where was their nice sense of interna-
tional honor and law during the rebel
lion? Do they remember the scores of
American vessels plundered by British
pirates-burned and sunk by British
seamen? Where is Laird's rebel rams,
and the blockade runners owned by
British noblemen? Little you dreamed
that retaliation might come so soon.
Ireland has the sympathy of the Amer
lean people. Would it were likely Ia
succeed
The Montana post. [volume] (Virginia City, Montana Territory [i.e. Mont.]) 1864-1869, 1867-03-16
day would be the most gorgeous feast

day would be the most gorgeous feast
that your eyes ever rested on.
We stand alone as the only free people still
Withholding our voice and support from that
Congress which has preserved the National
honor against all enemies, and all powers, and
from the great cause of freedom which has
marched triumphantly across the continent,
leaving Montana In her solitude, rs n speech
less and unconverted people--Herald-
Very pretty indeed, and about as re-
liable as the story of three thousand
graves on the Bozeman route. Oh n
very reliable journal the Herald is.
Montana alone withholds her support" !"
Here are Democratic maiorities on joint
ballots. all entitled to representation in
Congress, as " free people" Kentucky
Is; Idaho, Is; Dakotah, %; Montana, %;
Delaware, u; Arizona, in the only coun-
try where party test was made, was
Democratic. Tell the truth and shame
the devil-but don't try deception on
him, that is his forte. Practice may
make you perfect, but you make such
ridiculous blunders, even your own
friends can't believe YOU
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This is not right. The Great Father
said whoever should fire first should die.
If he does not keep the treaty, We will
have 10 go with the other tribes and
fight the whites
In the fight at Phil. kearney, twenty
seven hundred Indians were engaged
nine hundred did the fighting, while
eighteen hundred were lying concealed
near the Fort, TO capture it if reinforce
ments had been sent TO Fetterman. The
Sioux lost, in killed. Lone Bear and Iron
Eye and six warriors. The Cheyennes
had killed, Little Wolf and three war
riors. About one hundred and fifty were
wounded. Lying concealed on either
side of a ravine, when they raised up and
fired, the troops had advanced so far into
the acute angle of the ambuscade that
they fired past them, and many of the
Indians were shot with arrows from the
opposite side of the ravine. One soldier
boy, about seventeen years of age, was
captured but when the brother of Lone
Bear heard he was killed, he claimed the
privilege and killed the captive. The
commandant of Fort Smith does not
expect to be able to hold his position,
and it is thought if reinforcements do
not soon arrive, the command will come
to Clark's Fork or the Yellowstone.
When the troops destined for the route
arrive, posts will be established at all
these points.
The Montana post. [volume] (Virginia City, Montana Territory [i.e. Mont.]) 1864-1869, 1867-03-16
CONTENTS or THIS NUMBER.

ts,.r 1-' The Consultation :" Indian Campaign;
4 SimfI-: Parry and Thrust Position of the
uemurrat: Episcopal Church; Governors Pro-
r7-rzrfuu. The Blow Recoiling A Glorious
sentiment Baunack Correspondence.
erg-C0rrespundeucs from waIla Walls, Deer
Lodge Highland and Summit; Billingsisns /;
Miscellaneous
y,eE 3-HoN To sayc the Mineral; The Railway
Ming etc, ctr.
PACE cE4-TeIrgrsphic Dispatches.
P.Gr 5-ShamuS O'RFien From Beaver Town /;
Pen and Sis>ors; Market Reports of Helena and
Virginia
PACE Last Letter Of y. p wiilis Improbable
EnqrIers Volcano in the Moon; AIutiny in
Avphers How many Mormuus etc, etc
p,eFf-Nevys Summary Of Nevada. Idalio. Colo
RADIO and Utah
p,GE Virginia and Helena LoCaIS; Letter List
,,f Virginia
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GOVERNORS PROCLAmATIoN.

General Meagher, Acting-Governor,
has issued a proclamation giving the
Crow Indians permission "to encamp
forthwith on the Yellowstone, some
where between Bozeman City and the
head waters of that river" and request
all soldiers and citizens "to cultivate
with them friendly relations. with the
view TO secure the safety OF our people
ut exposed points IN the valley of the
Yellowstone, etc.
We do not SEQ anything objectionable
The Montana post. [volume] (Virginia City, Montana Territory [i.e. Mont.]) 1864-1869, 1867-03-16
THE INDIAN CAMPAIGN.

There is more than usual interest
manifested in regard to the Indians, and
the probabilities of the coming cam.
paign. by the mountain press and peo-
pie. From Mr.. Richards better known
as Reshaw-who is conversant with
their language and has just returned
from Fort Smith, we have asccrtained
the following facts in regard TO their
strength and intentions. Fort Smith
on the Big Horn river, is garrisoned by
about two hundred men, commanded by
Captain Kinney About thirty-five miles
from the tort are eighteen hundred lodges
of Sioux, averaging three warriors to
the lodge-and under the command of
Red Cloud the famous war chief of the
recent massacre Subordinate to him
are the chiefs, White Young Bull and
Iron Plate g'hese owing to the severe
weather and deep snow, have not
committed any depredations, but are
prepared 10 move as soon as the weather
will permit. Around the fort a number
of Crows are camped, who have so far
been friendly. 1t is well known that a
bitterly hostile feeling has existed be-
tween the Sioux and some of the other
tribes. In anticipation of this summers
work, the Sioux sent to the Bloods, Pea
gums and Gros-Ventrcs the peace pipe, 4"
which they have accepted and Joined
the league against the whites. They
are camped on the left bank of the Mis-
souri,, something like eight hundred
lodges strong. A deputation OF them TO
the Sioux camp state that their tribes
will soon cross the Missouri river and
camp near Muscleshell, from whence
they will wage a war of determination
against the withstand will never make
peace until they conquer. They say the
whites have now occupied their only
hunting grounds Death is inevitable,
and they prefer il in battle rather than
by starvation. The principal Blackfoot
chief says he has lived in the mining
camps for years, that he has killed num-
bers of whites; that they are " old
squaws, and will not fight. The Arrap-
ahoes talk for peace, - Nave whom
many of the emigrants will remember
as talking English and Spanish very
well. has returned from the direction OF
Laramie, where the troops fired on him
and his band, and still manifests friend
ship. Lone Horn, who, with fifteen
hundred Sioux warriors, made peace al
Fort Sully, last summer, is in trouble.
Ii is believed they have not warred
against the whites. but have held alooi
from the league.
Lone Horn said to the whites, recently,
When we made peace. last summer,
the Great Father said we should be
brothers, and my people have not bro
ken their pledge When we meet the
red man they hate US because we do not
fight, and when the whites see my poo
pie they fire on them and kin them
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A GLORIOUS sENTImENr.

Speaker Colfax, in his speech on Sat
urday night, expressed sentiment that
volumes could not add TO, which viii
find a responsive echo in millions of 10y
al hearts, and be endorsed around the
world. Those who love the Flag shall
rule the country"
The Montana post. [volume] (Virginia City, Montana Territory [i.e. Mont.]) 1864-1869, 1867-03-16

In the view of having a Republi-
can organ in Montana, a committee, consist
ing of J. P, Judge -, j and myself,
wrote to Tilton & Co., asking what they would
take for the Office, including presses, fixtures,
etc, and were only prevented by the extrava-
pondent of Herald.
This - correspondent and several
other IS thought they could run a
newspaper because Mrs. - baked pies
and bread for the editor of the Posi-.
It was very cruel of Tilton & Co. not TO
give them the office. As these gentle
men think these facts may be useful y
to the editor of the Herald, we may add
another, that they cannot buy the PosT
to-day for that money, with treble the
value of the Herald added.
They had accused us of stealing telegrams. -
Herald.
1t CLEANS them now. with rake
kept for that purpose :;
- A paper (the Posr) so tame on every
other subject that it is being starved out by the
common verdict of the people of Montana
Herald.
We rather like this :" starving out !"
process The Posi- has n larger circu-
lation than all other papers in the Terri
tory, and has increased eUeT,y 1eeek since
tie Herald started The crumbs that
fall from the PosT Power Press every
The Montana post. [volume] (Virginia City, Montana Territory [i.e. Mont.]) 1864-1869, 1867-03-16

- O,p. Igcats IN tie different to,oHs
md mining camps 81 hs Territory md
.lsg,rE,ff ,riW please take notice that the
-ss0ss ~ subscription .t0r tie Posi- hare
lsss increased To $3.50 per quarter. $500
s,. sir months and $500 J0r one gear.
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FROM BANNACK.

Winter fingers in the lap OF Spring
hickleS" and Sleiqh-hickleS Express
Lines TO Salmon--Mining Items, etc.
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1867-05-17

Tue other day at Toledo, Ohio, u
cattle dealer received pay Tor a steer
which had been sold to butcher,
and rolling up the greenbacks into
a small wad put them into his tobacco
box. Shortly alter he extracted as
he thought portion OF the tobacco
but with all his mastication coulc
expectorate none OF the savory jul
ces, and finally took his quId out oi
his mouth to look at it, when ht
found he had been chewing roll oi
greenbacks. He stood u moment
and then burst out: "Cuss tue luck
a whole steer ut one chew.
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1867-05-17
PLOWS! PLOWS

4 FasE GEORGE II on hard NJ the wagon
j shop of A, Raymond on Main Cross street
opposite Dietsch's cabinet shop with variod,
Kinds Of east pl0ws anu points, shovel plows
double and single. and Is prepared To do al
kinds of pl0w stocking on short notice and
with the best materialj has also lot ol
whssl bsrrows. AL woik warranted. !
April l2.2m. JESSE GEORGE.
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rhhfAhEp w fhh
New England botanical UepOt,


:. =" IUb hanOVtf Street, BostOhi
Under tue supervision Ol Key. !, w. Poland
ss-Benton, Myers 4 Canneld, aud strong
y armstrong, Wholesale Agents, Cleveland,
For salt In flndlay by q. D. Ettinger i Co.,
N. Gray. s- Il j. Al. Huber u Co., and s.
d. F,ey SsCo., dealers In drugssand medici.
nes GENERALLY. mar6.ly
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1867-05-17

One OF the parvenu ladies of Gin.
clnnati who would be wonderful ar
istocratic in all her domestic con.
Germs, was visiting a few days since
at tile house Of Major G---toll know
the old Major) when, alter tea,
tie following conversation occurred
between the Majors fashion lady aud
the top krot' in consequence OF the
hired girl occupying a seat at the Ia.
ble. why, Mrs. c., you do
not allow your hired girl to eat with
you at the table, do you Most
certainly l do. you know this has
ever been my custom. 1t was so
when you worked for mc--don'
you recollectr
This was a collar, TO silks and sat
I ins greatness, OF, AS tue boy calls it,
Goldfish aristocracy.' Alter color
ing and stammering, she answered
I in low voice Yes, believe II
was and left.
What q withering rebuke ! And
how admirably it applies to much o
our strutting aristocracy When
will the world learn that poverty l.
not the evidence of meanness ant
degradation, nor silks aud satins thu
true evidence OF q true and noble wo
man.
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1867-05-17

NOVEL The Scientific American
suggests novel plan of horseback
riding. Make pair Of enormously
large wheels, and place a carriage
body over the axle and shafts so
high that the horse can travel un
der 1t and between the wheels. You
will have mos. symmetrical turn.
out, u beautifully dlssolying view OF
driver, horse and carriage in one, de-
T., ing mans wit to tell where either
begins or ends, and lofty perch
where you can both see and be seen,
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Some time ago a planter, q short

Some time ago planter, short
distance from Memphis, gave par
ty to the young folks III his neigh
borhood. 1t was gay time, and in
the course OF the evening the boys
and girls played forieits. While
this was gong on, it Glanced that
the son of the planter, a nice, mod
est fellow, had to claim q forfeit ol
some of the girls but he was over.
come with ditlideuce. "Go ahead
John" said the planter and kiss
some OF the girls. John hitched
from one foot to the other, blushed
aud finally blurted out "l--l--nev
er kissed white girl, father. =
The laughter that ensued may b
Imagined.
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An Irishman once entered hook

An Irishman once entered hook
store to purchase a lead pencil, and
amused himself by looking over the
numerous books that titled the coun-
ter. "What's that he asked, point
ing to a large, gilt. edged box
THAT box contains Miltoh's Para.
disc Lost; do you wish to buy it 2
answered the polite clerk "No, be-
dad, | dan't: If Milton has lost his
pair O dice, why don't you give them
back TO him, and not be temptin' in
nocent boys like himself to buy lost
property, Pom my soul, I'll report
yc to the perlice."
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1867-05-17

The height OF impossibility--not
10 entertain your own opinion. !.
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A man has applied for divorce
from his Wife at Chicago, on the
ground Of extreme cruelty. She has
"walloped' -nimT regularly for nine.
teen years, until, having the spirit OF
a man, he wont stand 1t any longer.
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Have the courage to "cut' the
most agreeable acquaintance you
have when you are convinced that
he lacks principle, 4 A friend should
bear with a friends indrmities, but
not with his vices. p.
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A eastern orator, getting warm
with his subject, exclaimed, "There
is not man, woman or child, in the
house, who has arrived ut the age ot
irty years, but what has felt this
truth laundering through their minds
for centuries" ''o
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A sharn grocer. when a customel

b A sharp, grocer, when a customer
who was buying agallon of treacie
observed that a good deal remained
in the measure after it was turned,
remarked, There was some in the
measure before 1 drew your gallon" "
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To Teachers.

Examinations TO commence at hall past nine
O'Clock, A. NJ.
Each applicant ia required to psys,he Ex.
Iminers fee Ut atty cents on entering the
class.
All applicants are required 10 furnish writ.
ten Testimonials of good moral character,
hose who have 0een engaged an t"acheIs To
'btAin these from their last employ Hrs. who
viii also certify to their faithiulIsss and sue.
i'ess as tear hers; hitch testimonials will be
kept.on ME- - ,=-
no certificate will he issued without an ex.
animation; no private examinations viii be
Ield no certificate viii he antedated no
candidate vii be admitted for re-exAmna-
ion within three months alter a second fail
ire, Applicants are requested TO furnish
5pecimens OF penmanship.
Those who tail To comply with the above
edulsitions will not be admitted tor rs'exam.
nation. N
By order Of the Board.
JOHN BOWMAN,
iar.ly5 Secretary Board OF LxAn,inera
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Iire 4tsuepfk 3effrrsuuiam

- -
toverhoard moonsttuok chap, the othe'
day, writes Darby Doyle,) that he loved
rtain young lady well enough to die fo
'hsr. Now . love 'onsbody very much, and
foH 2d'd swear for her -l'''s' -
hp9I -"l2 10 tear for her, fiof ...
pf The LORD. knows what I'D bear for her;
.. ...d Pdlie for her, ia otf.I
I'd sigh for her
ia drink the Hudson dry for her;
,1gIsils I'D pray,for b err } sni
,,4, I'd slsy for her--a srt
I'D watch the house all day for her,
ii'e eH' 'fd''cuss" for her
DO wuss" for her-- .n
I'd have alwaysa buss" for her;
Td lean for her .niri
I'd weep for her
ia go without my sleep for herj t..
'' I'd aght for her
I'd h for her - ..'
I'd walk the streets all night for her;
boz. .. I'd plead for her i..a ..
I'D b eed for her ....
I'D 60 without my feed for hor;
I'd shoot for her
I'd boot for her
PdrIval who'd come to toor' for her;
I'D kneel for her
I'D steal for her.
Such is the love I'd feel for her;
I'D slide for her,
I'D ride tor her;
rdswim 'gainst rain and tide for her;
Hdtry for herr
I'd cry for her
But hanged If I'd die for her.
N. B.--Or any other woman.
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