The Montana post. [volume] (Virginia City, Montana Territory [i.e. Mont.]) 1864-1869, 1867-12-21
COLORADO.


Frank Hall. Governor of Colorado, de-
rvered his message 10 the seventh ses-
.iop of the Legislature, Dec. 3, which we
fnd in the ErC5cs of the same date. He
rsrartsit as the most important session
since the Territorial organization, partly
IN consideration of the fact that by the
,ccomulished location of the U. p. r.
r. to the north, and the proposed de-
lection of the Central road to the south
vsrd through Santa Fe, Colorado will
he isolated &" like an island in mid ocean
and see the commerce of nations sweep
by while her shores are untouched" To
rrsvent this by the construction of
branch railways, he urges a memorial
70 Congress for subsidy of lands and
money, and urges unanimity and earn
sstuess of purpose. The message gives
the benefcent results of the representa-
ton Of Colorado at the Paris Exposition
70 be partially; the first gold medal
awarded for minerals; the appointment
Of an Imperial Commission and the Sc
lection of an Agent of the German Emf
grant Aid Society who have visited Col
o-ado and reported favorably upon the
Territory, and the diffusion of intelli-
gence regarding the advantages of the
Territory throughout the laboring, f.
nancial and scientific circles of Europe
The grain product is less than during
iomer years. owing TO the ravages of
grasshoppers. but sufficient to supply
the home demand. The total number
Of acres taken up during the year is o.
ll6. Gov. Hail urges the organization
ola bureau of statistics, that informa-
ton and statistics regarding the Terri
tory might b. collated, printed and dis
trbuted wherever they will reach the
immigration needed to take the place of
those drawn by various agencies from
Colorado to other localities, and to en-
large mining and agricultural opera
tons. Would it not be well, in view Of
the frequent inquiries made of officials
and private citizens In Montana. which
cannot be separately and satisfactorily
replied to, that our Legislature should
consider the propriety of adopting the
suggestion. Indian affairs are referred
to, and the reservations designated evi-
IDENTIFY with but little confidence in the
arrangement, placing more reliance in
the protection to the o. p. r. R., and its
convenience as a base of supplies, The
Jtes are described as a tribe similar to
our Bannacks, and aunuities, instruction
aud induction into pastoral pursuits re-
commended for them. The same ditti-
Guilty, delay and partial success in the
collection of taxes exists in Colorado as
here and an amendment of the revenue
law urged. The Governor recommends
Ihe passage of a strict Registry law to
Prevent the fraudulent votes frequently
east, thereby requiring the rejection of
lae returns of entire districts, distran-
salsing legal as well as illegal voters,
and imposing penalties on the many for
'ae sins of the few. In regard to Sec. 4,
y The Postal Imposition, he says as fol-
lows, which we commend to the atten-
Non Of our Legislature. sr.T
The partial abridgement of mail facilities
question full of interest to every lnhaol-
tl1 lhe law OF Congress enacted In 1904,
lleo has TO this day deprived us of large
--'e OF periodical literature, was inflicted
POa Us through the influence of mail con-
S1Ofsi 70 whom we are indebted Tor otnei
- more serious deprivations. If at any time
S4ase existed for the non-interposItlon ol
sless TO prevent abuses In the overland mai
een' that cause Is now wholly removed ano
,i- can be no occasion for its further con
lee, Congress should be vigorously
-g.InofiallEed upon this subject and our dele
~ instructed TO use bis utmost endeayofs &C
ls'e this people from the odious law tha
iong been a measure of oppression
ne adverts to the proposition of the
ueyennites to construct new Terrific
I! BY oydismembering Colorado, declares
- aecomplisement would entail adyer
l'y and permanent injury, and advises
-uhesltatiag opposition to the move
Isnt. The reference to those Territori
avs conflicting with the statutes o
&C United States. we give for the bene