The Montana post., 1868-12-04

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yesterday in this article, sales being made as
high as S24.OO per gross Half dozen tele-
grams were Immediately sent to Salt Lake, or
dering shipments of matches by coach, our
merchants this year being determined not TO
pay the exorbitant prices so often reached by
this insignificant but very necessary article
A comparison of prices during the years
ls63-4-5-6 show an average price reached du>
ring tss winters of $500 per gross 1t is
another evidence of the great benefit to be
derived from the railroad that when, as in
the present season, matches are controlled by
one or two parties at speculation, that by
means of the telegram and coach the exorbi-
tant figures of former years cannot prevail
For THE STATEs.-Sunday morning,
c. s. Hursh, Esq, of the firm of Walcott a
Hursh, leaves for the States, to be gone du-
ring the winter months and return in the
spring. Mr.. Hursh, who is a pioneer in Mon
tana, has won high reputation for rare
business qualifications, which is indicated by
his success He is a universal favorite and
possesses those qualities in an eminent de-
gree which so truly enables a man to be a
good citizen and a credit to Montsna-ener-
gy, shrewdness and honesty. We hope to vel
come his coming before the first boat.
PERsoNAL.-we have pleasure in noe
ting the presence in Helena and our sanctum
of Gen. Lester s. Wilson and Mr.. Rich, both
of the fourishing village of Bozeman, in the
Garden Valley. The General looks vigorous;
we wish he weighed a ton. Five thousand
good Republicans look to him and Mr.. Geo.
w. Wentworth, of Missoula, for valiant ser
vice in the Fifth Legislative Assembly of
Montana, and believe their faith we'll founded.
ARRIvALs.-The coach of yesterday
brought to our city Thos. Hoopes, VIM.
Morris and P. A. Largely, Esqs. all three
most worthy burghers of the ancient capital,
who journey into foreign lands to gather
tales of gold and beauty with which to be-
wilder the rustic youths and maidens at Vir-
ginia's fre-sides.
STERLING.-From Mr.. Hyde, we learn
that Sterling is improving wonderfully in
prospects. Capt. Maltby is running the
the quartz mill belonging to the N. Y. & NJ.
NJ. d. Co. mill steady, with very satisfac-
tory results. Other mining operations are in
contemplation and are being undertaken,
which will materially add to the prosperity
of this district.
LIQUOR SEIZURE.-A detachment of
the 18th, from Fort Shaw, under command
of Capt. Pratt, on last Sunday, seized all the
spirituous liquors in possession of the mer-
chants at F Fort Benton, and will take it in
charge. This was, of course. in pursuance of
orders, but from where or whom we are not
advised.
SORRowFUL ACCIDENT.-On last
Wednesday, in Fenian Gulch, while running a
drift, the earth fell, entOmbing Mr.. Thomas
Corone, who was almost fatally injured
We are pleased to learn that some hopes are
entertained Of his recovery.
FROM FORT ELLIs.-We We're pleased
to meet Major Hanna and Lieutenant Town
send, of the 18th, who arrived Thursday night
from Fort Ellis. The Major remains here
the Lieutenant goes to Fort Shaw, his head.
quarters.
From the Daily of Monday
GRAND FAREWELL PRESENTATION
AND BASoUET.-There is no portion of ''God's
Green Earth" where true merit and those fin
extent man from the brute creation, are as
properly appreciated and highly rewarded as
in Helena. 1t is one of the most beautiful
customs of our people to testify that regard
by proper testimonials as will best typify
these attributes, the possession of which exc
cites admiration. 1t was in pursuance of
this delightful usage that large aud highly
intelligent gathering met a5 the sales rooms
of C. S. Hursh, Esq, of the firm of Walcott
Hursh last Saturday evening, just prior to
his final departure to the States, for the pur-
pose of presenting to him a testimonial of
their regard and appreciation. The assembly
comprised the commercial monarchs of Hele-
IA, guests from sister cities, representatives
of the Materia Medica, Bar, Press and other pro-
fessions, select, honorable and honest.
After the room had been brilliantly illumin-
ated by lavish display and consumption of
candles and matches, the thrilling ceremonies
of the evening were introduced by Mr.. Ben.
Stickney being conducted to the platform,
constructed of empty candle boxes, ard in a
thrilling, eloquent and touching manner, ex-
pressed the sentiments of that interesting col
lection of friends as follows. s'Mr. Hursh, /
unaccustomed to public speaking, as you will
notice, and severely laboring under a mighty l
big bad cold, cannot embrace the present
opportunity, without returning thanks to the |
public for the liberal patronage bestowed up
on me since coming amongst you. and trust /
that so lucrative a business will be continued /
in the future. Ny friend before me, Mr..
Hursh, is known to you all as a most liberal
cuss. cloud and continued applause.) A man
gentlemen, that gentlemen, has done more to
improve the condition of our side walks and
carrying greenbacks 10 the First National
Bank, than any merchant in Helena. Gentle
men. nsk xnn r,,nld he uhorn we hnra met