The Montana post., 1868-05-16

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BENTON IrEMs.-"Tri-Weekly" wri-
ting from Ienton under date of May :. says: Riv-
er very slowly the rice Bob Ford. the well
known wagon master, has lust arrived ftem Camp
Cook-r-ports q fight with Indians at near Fort
IIawley. This report he obtains from soldiers
flying rumor......The boys 1t the coal hank have
out 800 bushels coal, and getting out 100 bush
els per day......Old Bentonites arc betting that
boat will be here by the 18th of May "Oscsola"
of ssme date says: Col. Andrews. from Camp
Cooke arrived here to-day on his way to Fl. Shaw,
relieving Major Clinton....The river 10 stationery
but navigable for large sized boats. Indian nat
tiers quiet. contradicts Trweekly's" state
ment about Heavy Runner in issue Of May 9th,
and says he is of the very best Ipdiass in the
Piegau camp-that he is not head chief-but that
"Mountan Chief" TO- "Osceola' will hud that
'Tri-weekly" spoke commendatory of Heavy
Runner
FURNACE. ETC.-From DR.. Russell and
Prof Reyes who arrived last evening from the
furnace, Jefferson City. we learn thas the fur
mace is completed. and started up May 9th. II
was erected believe by Mr.. Rompa. 10 built
upon the Frieburg principle. has capacity of I've
tons per diem, and works admirably. II will re-
duce ore from the McGregor lode. So far the
smelter only has been used and the Stag 10 all that
would please q smelters eys-while the rich lead
has decidedly silvery appearance. II is intended
to cupel this week and JeGsrsontes are On the gsi
rire anticipating what they have every promise of
realziny-good results. While coming in. about
three miles from Helena the animal on which DIR.
Russe was riding fell, threw him. broke his right
fore and dislocated his wrist. The limb was
set and dressed by Drs. Click & Maupin. and was
we are glad TO know. doing well last nigh: The
Dr. and Professor return to Jefferson this morning
Success.
MIR. PAUNCEFoRT's BENEFIT.-A we'll.
filed house greeted this popular actor On Saturday
evening aud all seemed well pleased with the rem.
dsrn2 Of both pieces DON Caesar de Bazan and
Delicate Ground. Az Don C~sar." Mr. p. has
few superiors. and made the most of the part was
frequently aprlauded during its performance. and
called before the curtain the Gloss Of the piece
'.Maritana" has seldom had better rendition than
that bestowed upon the character by Mrs. Lam
grishe On the occasion. while the inimitabls Jimmy
Griffith. as the Duchess with profusion Of wrin =
dmpies. as her ensmorcd Lord. Mr.. l.. persisted
In calling them. kept the audience In the best OF
humor- Mr.. Browne as the King. Mortimer a. the
crafty Prime Minister, aud Mrs. Fitzwilliams a.
the faithful Lazarilo, all did WELL Between the
iecss Mrs. Shields favored the audience with the
Sailors Hornpipe. and gained the plaudits richly
merited. Instead Of the usual Improper white
pants and shirt, she displayed excellent taste in
adoI ting the blue and sppsared to the very best
advantage.
doubtejiy to be popular hotel at Benton is
open to the public. To those who have had occa-
sion to stop Whit. tail Deer the past season. no
recommendation is needed; but to the uninitiated
we would say that Mrs. Thwiug, the estimable
lady wao presi,ies hostess of the hotel. hes
a way ofspr-adiny the table with luxuries that is
universally admired and those who once psrtaks
of her bounteous fare will need NO second invita-
ton. We bespeak for her the liberal patronage of
the Bentonies well the travelling public.
Read advertisement in another column.
IMPROVEMENTS IN TOwN.-Lehman
s. Newman's wholesale liquor house. Wood ST.,
is nearly completed .Bohm & Aubs new bank
building. next door to Miug's, Main street. al.
| though q frame. is going to be of the finest
granite front dooking) buildings ON Main street..
warehouse under the c ty Drug Store. John Ming
private dwelling is being rapidly pushed forward
to completion. Lew. Remish has nearly doubled
the size of his clothing emporium. In fact every
one is fixing UP. preparing for the coming lively
| sess.,n.
INFORMATION WANTED-Of Newton
Woodruff. by his father. Was last heard from "a,
Helena October IL. ls67. then expecting to return
home. He Was clerk in the Lindsil Hotel Saint
| Louis until IL was burned took clerkship on q
mountain boat and was mining lu Trinity gulch
| last autumn. Any information concerning him
will be gratefully received by his anxious father.
Please address this Office. or Joseph IL. Woodruff.
care T.. c. Megrus, Chief Engineer Fire Depa,t.
ment Cincinnati, Ohio.
INDIAN RUMORs.-A gentleman from
Lincoln gulch reports that twenty inies north Of
that place ne ar the Benton road three prosPectors
were attacked by Indians. Tive Of the men :
aged to escape from the ..Friendlies'' and ran to
Lincoln gulch to give the alarm. while the third
one is missing A party Of well mounted and arm
ell miners are now In search of the missing one,
with slight desire. have doubt Of giving
the red skins severe drubbing. If they can catch
any.
NEW GULCH.-Gulch diggings have
recently been struck ON a tributary OF Lump gulch
which promise to be of considerable value. ss the
ground for four miles along it has been prosrected
and proves to be good from two to twenty seven
cents to the pan having been washed from different
claims. Several strings Of slucss are already in
operation, and expect to hear of sons good
runs being made in a few days.
| DIAMOND.-Mr p. Shank, on his way
to Diamond. has been stopping q day or two in OuI
city. He left this morning for Confederate gulci
with the intention of re-opening the popular StaI
Rsstauran; there. After repanting. psperng and
generally re6tting this well known house. he viii
give due notice Of the opening day. From hi,
well known popularity We know he'll receive q
fair share of the public patronage.
GONE WEsT.-Mr. Jacob Loeb, of the
firm Of Loeb Bros, started on Saturdays coach fol
San Francisco, to tsrry there q few months. Mr.
L. 10 we'll known throughout the western country
as an entsrpsising. therefore successful, business
man. During his stay On the other side he ha'
consented to act as Agen: for the Posi-. and all re
ceipts for subscription advertising our wester,
friends may favor him with, are good.
DEER LODGE ITEMs.-From parties
who arrived from Deer Lodge last evening w
learn that Michael Dolan. indicted accomplic'
in the Nee elian gulch murder, acquitted OF
Fr;dsy....Anothsr party on trial for murder. whos'
name We could hot ascertain. but who some weeks
since shot a man in Washington guch. was found
guilty
ACCIDENT.-Colonei Johnsons little
daughter fell into a prospect hole yesterday, IL
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