The Montana post., 1868-12-18

peopled as sparsely as she is to-day, governed
by a municipal organization. consisting of a
Mayor, four OF Eve Aldermen, City Attorney,
Police Magistrate and one or two MarShals,
all to be paid out of the hard earnings of her
citizens, Is a burlesque even upon unpardona-
BILE coneeit- We hope TO see the charter re-
pealed-the taxes thereby cut down, the re-
strictionS which too much regulation throws
about trade removed, the ordinary freedom of
citizenship guaranteed, for never was more
fully illustrated that old maxim of law tha {
too much government subyerted the liberties
of mon and destroyed the natural rights and
privileges of those to whom it was formed to
secure.
JUSTICE, which usually sits with one
eye on the gold scales and the other on gen
eral results, applied the eternal principles to a
very small affair yesterday morning. il
seems that number of boys, children of for
tune under the directorship of a trio of inno-
cents-Barnhart. Stoop and Evans, have
proved themselves to be great annoyance to
many of our business men by rude conduct
about places of business. The captain of
host, Stoop, entered the Keg Saloon the other
evening, bent on his raScslly mischief, and
little Johnny Bertwhistle after inviting HIM
him out, led him to the door and elected him.
The boy behaved In a manner that would have
entitled him to ''six months" in any other
place Yesterday morning be complained OF
Johnny according to the usual blank form
made and provided In such cases. A trial
was held before jury, which, from the cir
cumstances was a ridiculous farce that re-
suited IN the acquittsl of Johnny, and another
hundred or more dollars added TO the debt of
our county. 1t is high time that there was a
place provided for these youthful vagrants,
who, without homes or restraining parental
/ nA
be home of refuge provided, for they may
be saved and the gallaws robbed of It's
ornaments.
THE NOVELTY SToRE.-Sanders' peo-
pie never do anything BY halves. 1t is very
common practice to present threadbare and
heart-broken 'Locals," old papers, worn-out
picture books and mouldy jokes, but at the
Novelty Store they let as go in and select
Just what we want, from the splendid assort>
ment of pictOTials, before the damp of the
printin Z room has dried POr this considerate
generosity they deserve thanks, which they
receive from US. and the unlimited currency
patronage which they receive from our citi-
Zens. There are at least twenty. Eve different
kinds of papers received by last nights mail
upon the Novelty Store counters
GOLD BRICK.-We saw yesterday
morning, at the Banking House of L. II.
Hershfeld & Bro, magnificent gold brick,
the produce of that run of the y L mill of
j. C. Kicker, Esq, TO which we referred the
other day. The brick weighed 34O.lS ounces,
and was S97 fine. and Amounted In value TO
SO ,307 So in gold coin. We anticipate see
ing many such the coming winter, our
mills give promise of being actively employed
from this tine till spring.
REMARKABLE CURE OF RHEUMATIsM.
Mr.. Charles Felan. prostrated for years by
chronic rheumatism as a DERSIER RESORTS,
took often of E. Franks Russian Baths, No. 9,
Wood street, and under the skillful hands of
Mr.. Z. entirely recovered taking bis departure
20 the country we'll man.
From Thursdays Dairy.
PRKsESTATIox.-one of those pleasant epi-
sodes which, ike particularly bright stars
scintilate and iEdelibly Photograph them
selves in our memory, took place yesterday
evening at King Solomon Lodge, No. a.
f. and A. NJ Sol. Star, W. NJ of that
Lodge, was the recipient of a valuable testi-
mOnial in the shape of fine Swiss chronom-
eter gold watch, of Ulysses Bretlng's make,
and handsomely wrought gold chain, val
ued at $3.50. Brother II. HerEog, in present
ing this token Of brotherly love and regard
delivered the following address:
WoRsRIPFUL MASTER: With dilidence.
though not unmingled with sincere pleasure,
do i approach this sacred and honored sta
tion. Grateful to the members of this Lodge
for the mission they have delegated C. me
this evening, i crave, with these preparatory
remarks, your indulgence for a very few mo-
ments. 1t Is not necessary that j should
again assure you and the Brothers of the in
creased prosperity of our Lodge during tue
year just past, as have done SO in my reports
this evening, and which were substaItiated by
those of the Treasurer, who pronounces our
exchequer IN excellent trim. But, Worship
full Master, is there not reason for all these
blessings, not alone concerning our financial
Circumstances, but also the vastly increased
membership since our organization Un-
doubtedly there must be; and the BIothers of
this Lodge unanimously agree that it is TO
their beloved d-our esteemed Master-they
owe this success, and not satisfied in express
ing their appreciation OF you in words, insist
to evince their Brotherly feelings in a more
tangible form, namely, in this watch and chain.
Though intrinsic in value, yet, it will at once
convince YOU that your virtues, talents and
inestimable traits of character are deserveiJy
appreciated by your brothers.
In presenting to you this watch and chain,
Worshipful Sir, but echo the sentiments of
the members Of this Lodge in saying that you
Will AcNCRt NuAc brSNALnpuldl VI OuL IIdleTnAl
regard towards you with as much pleasure
and good feelings as your brothers here feel
In bsStowing the same upon you, and widely
though our paths may diverge in future, /
doubt not that all those interested and pres
ent at the passing ceremonies of this hour,
will ever look back upon it with heartfelt
pleasure; and when the Great Architect of the
Universe, who rules supreme In the heavens
above calls the roll, may we all herein as
sembled be found worthy TO answer to our
respective Names
The REsPoNsE-MY BRoTHERs:-
What shall say for the honor conferred by
you on so humble an Individual in the ranks
Of masonry as myself. WOrds are inadequate
to, express my sense of the deep gratitude 1
oweYou- OEe year ago when you elected me
TO the,offce of Master of this Lodge, enter
tanned great doubts as to my ability TO dis
charge the honorable duties devolyIng upon
me; but relying firmly on your kind assistance
aTRA id. II -