The Montana post., 1868-12-11

ARRIVED by last coach, Mr.. J. Q. Sherry,
we'll known to our citisisens as q heavy stock
importer and dealer. He appear to good
advantage after his trip.
Frou Wednesday, Daily.
CoMMERCIAL-Durin the last week
business has been very good, . large number
of assorted goods have been turned oat to
supply outside camps. A large quantity hav-
ing been shipped to Virginia City, which
market is being largely supplied from here.
Trade at present is rather quiet and may re-
main 80 for few days, but we look for re-
vival, which will absorb a large portion of the
present stock.
since our last remarks, and there are but few
articles of which there is any scarcity.
Flour is held rather weak at present, but
we have no doubt but that il will be firm be-
fore many months and buyers be on the stree
instead of sellers. The Territorial mills are
turning out large quantity hat there has
been very little brought in from Salt Lake
this season. It is best to be on the safe side,
and it will readily occur to all who use aour
and have resided in tins country during a
winter, that the best time to lay in winter
supply is before the snow flies in earnest.
Sugar is looking up with hrmer grip, and
strong possibility of advancing.
Coffee is rather firmer but with no consider
able advances.
Bacon is quiet, no heavy sales but to fill
bills. ......r .r..r.
Candles have gone up and are now held firm
at advancing rates.
Salt is quiet, with little sale
Nails are firm.
Canned fruits are quiet.
Coal Oil is held firm demand falling of a
little.
Dried Fruit held firm with an upwari ten
dency.
Dried Apples. the staple in this line, are
getting scarce and are consequently advanc-
ing.
Matches are held firm with AN upward ten
dency.
In fact all goods are in a better condition
for holders, and we look for an advance in all
staples.
HELENA LIBRARY YAsso,IATIoN.-Tbe
Executive Committee of this association was
in session last evening, and considerable i'm
portant business was transacted. Few are
aware of the large amount OF work necessary
to put such an Institution in mooth running
order. The various committees are diligent,
and are doing everything in their power 10
advance the interest Of the association and
bring its organization to perfection. Funds
have been sent East for large supply of pa
pers and magazines, which may be expected
by express. The ROOMS are open every day,
and in the evening, It is already delightful
place of resort.
PERsoNAL.-On the last coach 4
Hanauer, Esq., left for Virginia City, to be
absent for few days. Z. q. MaClsy, ESQ.
arrived per last Benton coach from Fort
shaw. A large number Of miners from al
joining camps are leaving for the end of tn,
railroad, to spend the winter East. Many 90
by private conveyance. The late storms or
the range will prevent this mode of travel
ing.
ATTENTION. SIR kNGHTs.-Thers
will be meeting Of Knight Templars at Lh'
Masonic Hall on Friday, the I lth inst, at
preliminary steps to organize Commnnderf
in Helena. All Sir Knights are requested b
come. 1t MANY h. T.'S
From Fort SnAw.-We were pleased
to receive Il visit from Lieut.. Wm. kapus
Acting Commissary of Subsistence at Fort
Shaw, who is on his way to Fort Ellis on m,,
itary business. The Lieutenant during hs.
very brief stay Is enjoying the hospitality o.
his many friends.
ANooD.-This somewhat indispensable
article, which at this season may be regarded
in the light of a luxury, has, on accoun,
of the recent storm, advanced in price
being seven dollars per cord in dust. IL is
perhaps, unnecessary to state that the size oi
the cords have not increased in dimensions
INFORMATION WANTED.-Informat
wanted Of J Ohm C. Bellanger by his daughter
Adelaide. If this should meet the eye of any
person knowing of his whereabouts, they VIII
confer a favor by sending the information u
this ofhce. dec9-diw-
From Thursdays Daily.
PERsoNAL.-Mr. :. A Wiley, wkc
has been in charge Of the Helena office oi
the w. l.. L, Co. at this place since til
construction of the line here, leaves by
coach for the East this incoming. In the
management OF this Office he has been evei
courteous and attentive TO business. and
IN an intelligent, faithful discharge OF III,
high duties of that position. has evidenced
sterling integrity and attained the esteem.
confidence and good will Of our entire
community. our business associations
with him have been ever marked by these
characteristics, aud we esteem it priNi-
lc@s TO express them a. we regcetfui!y say
Good bye and bid him God speed
wherever his steps may tend. Aside
from business, A. a good citizen and "A
good friend, we shah remember him very
kindly and he pleased indeed if in DAYS To
come we might greet him with welcome
back TO Helena. Mr.. W. goes to Omaha
and thence To the Green Mountain State.
where we invoke happy Reunion and
the au-picipus smiles Of .ieities celestial.
terrestrial, and aerial. Good Bye.