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The Montana post. [volume] (Virginia City, Montana Territory [i.e. Mont.]) 1864-1869, 1868-11-27
WHOLE NO. 22l
THE ANONYMOUS SYSTEM.

The Anonymous" system in news
papers is meeting with dlsfavor in
England, and an attempt will be made
to institute leading paper in London.
in which all communications and lead
ing articles will bear the name of the
writer. 1t is even proposed to intro
duce a measure in Parliament compel
ling it, While in smaller newspapers,
having but one or two or three writers,
there is not a need for signatures to ar
ticles. in the larger journals, it would
be most desirable object, for many
good reasons, that the writers affix their
initials, and we hope to see the custom
established on this side the Atlantic
There is, however. even in provincial
papers, one wrong that should be right
ed, and that is Anonymous" letters, or
letters where an injunction of secrecy is
conferred on an editor. No man should
write that he is ashamed of. or that he
is unwilling to bear the responsibility
of. If his or her communications are
meritorinus, they should wear the honor
proudly, and we believe it would nos
only incite writers To more care in the
preparation OF letters, but correct many
of the abuses that too frequently char .
acteriZe anonymous contributions. IL
adds To the interest of letter to know
who is its author, places the response
bility for assertions where it rightly be-
longs, and removes the shield behind
which many persons, and editors alone
know how many, wish to cowardly hide
from the effects of their own utterances.
That paper having nerve enough To say,
Names or initials for publication must
accompany all letters inserted will
have done good deed and added to its
influence
The Montana post. [volume] (Virginia City, Montana Territory [i.e. Mont.]) 1864-1869, 1868-11-27
PIanks I'm Our Platform.

The incoming of a new administration
at Washington, differing politically
from that which preceded IL. Is reeog-
pi ed as the signal for many political
changes throughout the entire country
in Federal sppointive offices. While
but one of the two branches of Govern
m1nt having the power of appointment
ar confirmation is politically changed
by the elections of 1865. is is neverthe-
les to be expected that after March
An, 1859. there will be revision of the
Appointments under Mr.. Johnson's ad-
q, illustration, and good many of the
"s,s" be numbered with the outs. -
A. in officers chosen by ballot, their po-
Ii icaI principles a-e a primary conside-
re,iOn, and the majority elect officials
or their own political beliefs, so under
. administration chosen by either par
q the political appointments should be
made from the ranks OF the party elect
isg that administration. As an applica-
z of this principle the Republican
rty of Montana expects. and has q
.ght to demand under Grants admin
j. ration. the sppoin tment of compe-
TINT, true and srosty Republicans 20
tvery Federal political Office in tins
f.rritory That Is one article Of our
tdth. Again, IL II not improbable that
81 the appointments TO officee under va
eancies that win exist, If this rule is
s1opted. there will be made efforts 20
tecure the appointments TO this Terri
tfry of persons who are strangers TO IL.
ttose probably who have entitled them
49, = % constellation by past services.
81 who are not identified with Mon>
hna, are not conversaBt with its his
Tbry, people, customs, resources,
r requirements, who would come
.ere as strangers, hold their Offices,
and depart in time without accomplish
ing aught of good for the Territory.
Against this possibility it is the duty of
our Territory TO provide We have
residents of Montana. competent TO dis.
charge the duties of any Office in the
gift of the administration honestly, eff
GENTLY, and satisfactorily. We have
men in office and out of Office who are
closely identified with it's history, who
have been here through the struggling
days of its infancy, labored for its ad-
vancement. comprehend its needs, and
the proper administration of it's offices,
and are entitled by every right to a
recognition of their claims, and first
consideration at the hands of the Cow
eminent On this general principle
there should be unanimity of feeling
and action, whatever may be the per-
sonal preferences or pref judices, for or
against, any individual aspirant for ap-
pointment or retention in office. If
there is honor, let it be given to those
deserving of it of our own people; If
there il emolument, let it be given TO
those who are identified with Montana,
and will expend it 20 Montana's benefit;
~ there are duties 20 perform. let it be
The Montana post. [volume] (Virginia City, Montana Territory [i.e. Mont.]) 1864-1869, 1868-11-27

The special commission appointed to
examine the Pacific Railroad have cons
pleted their viewing" and gone home,
we'll satisfied with the construction and
equipment of the road.-CheyenRe Ar
gus.
We cheerfully bear testimony that
the U. p. r. r. is smooth, solid and well
equipped. Yet one asserted fact by
many gentlemen familiar with the sur
vey should be investigated. 1t is said
the curvatures and detours of the road
TO save grading and increase the nuns
ber of miles on which enormous profits
are made at the expense of the govern
ment. can and VIII be shortened up.
after the government has paid the sub
sides, If the company run the road, bes
tween one hundred and two hundred
miles. 1t is dangerous enough mo-
nopoly without being swindle
The Montana post. [volume] (Virginia City, Montana Territory [i.e. Mont.]) 1864-1869, 1868-11-27
CONTENTS.

-.-..-t5aas O. Esagiur-Planks ia our Platform
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The Montana post. [volume] (Virginia City, Montana Territory [i.e. Mont.]) 1864-1869, 1868-11-27

The emigration to this country during
the past year has shown considerable
decrease from the two years preceding
The total nulAber of arrivals for twelve
months was 323 ,749, of whom but 273,
657 were foreigners coming to this coun-
try to remain.
The Montana post. [volume] (Virginia City, Montana Territory [i.e. Mont.]) 1864-1869, 1868-11-27
rmANKSGIVING DAY.

Tu asrurdance with the appointment
.t rI.- President Of the United States.
r..,. Governor ot Montana has designa-
-..I raf- aGtL Of November as the annual
Mv of Thanksgiving. Far back in the
ra-- u. America, on the shores where
fT- NARROWER landed, on the threshold
where rHe doors To continent were
.n.arI. the Puritan fathers and moth
r-~ klr.r humbIy aud thankfully 10 the
Creator u the Universe. Though
Was u-'Yr. them, there was Freedoms
-uusrcrlrrd ground, while a thousand
leagues ui the biIlowy Atlantic rolled
Ir-wypu them and the intolerance they
iad He'd The little band grew into
-rwmuuiries, great colonies and States
New England preserved the customs
cd. It's founders, and filled
with gratitude To- the Infinite
us peace. prosperity and greatness
crowned the growing years, that which
before was local was made general, and
Thanksgiving Day became State Holi-
day, proclaimed by the Governors and
observed 10y an the people. AS time
PASSED and State after State Joined in its
observance. the austerities of the day
relaxed, fasting turned TO ieasting. and
amusement followed close upon the re-
Iigiuus obscrvances. y still happier
feature assumed prominence, and
throughout the States il is day of re-
aniUn, when, for once in the year at
least, this nomadic, exclusive Young
American people deem il duty and
privilege To re-assemble beneath the old
ro,f tree, sit in the olden places in
church at table and by the family fire.
side at home for a day to feel the hal
lowing influences of mothers bless
ing and fathers counsel, and then out
again into the busy, selfish world.
And now il has become National day
Health peace and fraternal friendship
are in the land. The summer has end
ed, the harvests are gathered in plenty
20 the garners. the seed is returned To
the fruitful bosom of the earth, and our
rulers have appointed this day when
the people shall with one accord and
In jnyuGsness OF heart, acknowledge the
goodness of God and implore its cons
uuuauce-
We of Montana, than whom no peo-
de have more cause for gratitude, con-
secrate this day, and wherever in city,
hamlet or country, in modest cabin or
proudest home, a Montanian observes
1t, may peace and plenty fill his
heart with JOY, and each pulsation be
good will TO all his fellow men and
grateful praises TO his God
The Montana post. [volume] (Virginia City, Montana Territory [i.e. Mont.]) 1864-1869, 1868-11-27

MARX TwAIN's lecture this winter
will be "The American vandal Abroad,
he might add cor Recollections of
Dizzy Life" His book, "The New Pill
grims' Progress" comes out in the
spring.
The Montana post. [volume] (Virginia City, Montana Territory [i.e. Mont.]) 1864-1869, 1868-11-27
THE CHOICE or THE NATION.

We give below, in season for the
WEEKLY Posi-, a tabular statement of
the popular majorities for Presidential
candidates, revised TO correspond with
latest kilograms. The maiorities are, in
in several of the States, official, in 9TH
ers the latest estimates. The result is
popular majOrities for Grant and Colfax
in twentyssix States, exclusive ofFlor-
ida. which is Republican but chooses.
Electors by the Legislature) aggrega~
ting 531 ,43S for Seymour and Blair in
seven States lag, ,354, giving the Repub-
lican candidates a national majority of
3S5, ,0S4. This is the largest majority
ever cast for a President, except for Mr.
Lincoln in 1864, when the eleven rebel
States were excluded, and his majority
over Mcclellan was All ,2S1. In the
Electoral College Grant and Colfax win
have the votes of twenty-seven States,
represented by 223 electors, while Sey-
mour and Blair will have but sevtn
States, represented by 20 electors This
is unprecedented, and it is
the fifth time in the history
of the United States since the Electo-
raj College was established when the
President received a majority of the
vote OF the people. The great Demo
cratic party coming to the relief of
people il proclaimed were suffering from
radical misrule and eager to denounce
their taskmasters, confident of success,
enthusiastically on the great mission OF
disloyalty aud repudiation, with Andrew
johnson and the whiskey ring TO give it
patronage aud inspiration, has suhmit~
ted the question to the decision of that
people, and has a paltry 20 of the 293
electoral votes as its answer. We an
ticipated It's defeat, but the most SAM
guine Republican did not, during the
campaign hope for as glorious a triumph
as is evidenced by the emphatic voices
of twenty-seven States. 1t is no mar
vel that the defeated revclutionists now
propose TO trail their gray banner and
swear by the Union blue:
The Montana post. [volume] (Virginia City, Montana Territory [i.e. Mont.]) 1864-1869, 1868-11-27
AMONG the persons presenting them
selves at the polls in New Jersey to de-
posit one of the ballots that

ANONU VIC RClcouS IICSChbAHS NnShl~
selves at the polls in New Jersey to de-
posit one of the ballots that
Fall as silently
As snow fakes on the sod,
And execute the fTeeman's will
As lightning does the will of God"
was that irrepressible free-woman, Mrs
Lucy Stone Blackwell. Women gener-
ally voted in New Jersey under the
original Constitution, from 1776 until
1907, when the Legislature distranchised
them, but in the election of delegates
to the Copstitutional Convention in
1914, women were unconstitutionally
not allowed to vote, and Lucy claimed
that she was entitled to suffrage under
the old Constitution, and that the pres
ent one did not limit suffrage to white
male citizens. The judges, however, did
not grant her request, and she next
turned up in Boston at the recent Gre
clan Bend Convention. One of the
strong arguments offered in favor of
woman suffrage is the refining, moral
efec: il would have on the mobbishly
inclined masculines. The multitudl-
nous riots in England. at the recent
election, where over one thousand wo-
men voted, is not very substantiatIve
of the theory.
The Montana post. [volume] (Virginia City, Montana Territory [i.e. Mont.]) 1864-1869, 1868-11-27
CALIFORNIA ELECTION.

kilograms to the Gold Hill NeSoS
dated San Francisco, Nov. o, say the Cd1
gives Grant 1913 majority, the Alta 737,
the Chronicle 470, the Times 206. The
Republican State Central Committee
claim 400 majority, on returns TO Nov.
8 at ? p. NJ. The following is from San
Francisco kilograms of the 11th. to the
Reese River ReCiLie:
The Board of Supervisors declare the
official vote of this county. winch gives
Seymour 1 ,399 majority. The committee
refused TO recount the suspicious pack
age from the 9th Ward, and the Board
ltszzssss =, = ~ siIs ~A-l-v rejs.ep-sr -=t..
The BatiettH computes Grants ultln
mate majority at 532. including the fol
lowing corrected returns: Humboldt,
Graut, 263; Butte, Grant. 81; Plumas,
Grant, 155; Los Angeles. Seymour. fSS;
Santa Barbara, Grant, 119; with two
small precincts not reported; San Ber-
nardino, Seymour. 127: Kern. Seymour.
205; Calaveras, Grant, 93: Tuolumme,
Seymour, 121; Mono, Grant 80.
The reduction of the Union majority
in Humboldt renders Hartson's defeat
for Congressman nearly certain.
The Montana post. [volume] (Virginia City, Montana Territory [i.e. Mont.]) 1864-1869, 1868-11-27

WE find in the Land Office Report the
following items of information concern
ing American railroads.
"In the first half of the year 1880
there were no steam railways in the
United States. Ju 1910 there were g.
l67 miles; in 1850 there were S.227; in
1860 there were 81 ,1S5 and July 1st '6S,
there werc $1,000 miles in running oper-
alton, being a thousand miles year
since the construction Of the first mile.
The cost is estimated at $3.50. 1000, 600.
There were on July LIST, 1855 miles in
process of construction. -.
The Montana post. [volume] (Virginia City, Montana Territory [i.e. Mont.]) 1864-1869, 1868-11-27

The mineral products of Great Brit
ain and Ireland ia 1867 were valued at
"a, ,4so.Oss, or sef7 900, 900 in gold.
The Montana post. [volume] (Virginia City, Montana Territory [i.e. Mont.]) 1864-1869, 1868-11-27

The New York brokers have a new
invention in operation-an indicator in
their offices showing the quotations
ot money in the gold room, by means
OF telegraph wires and electricity. A
telegraph operator in the gold room
sends the signals for each number and
Traction as they are called on Change.
and the automatic indicators fixed in
an hundred offices on Wall and Broad
streets promptly presents the figures.
Il Is intended to follow up the inven~
ZION by making instruments that will
indicate the prices of all stocks on the
hoard. The hundred and one boys
''rneriy employed TO carry quotations
20 the different Offices, will emphatical-
y protest against this innovation of
science.
The Montana post. [volume] (Virginia City, Montana Territory [i.e. Mont.]) 1864-1869, 1868-11-27

The New York Tribune rarely gets
iucetious, but the result of the elections
completely demoralized the gravity of
the philosophic statistician and ELECTED
the following in the issue of Nov. 4:
Two more unfortunates,
Weary of breath,
hashly lmportunate,
Gone TO their death.
Take them up teuderIy,
Lift them with care
Handle them gingerly,
Seymour aud Blair.
The Montana post. [volume] (Virginia City, Montana Territory [i.e. Mont.]) 1864-1869, 1868-11-27

'hlcago has paid tor amusements du-
s.aE ..,ls The last nine months the sum of
Dsniel Drew is said to have paid five
''illes that amount for one days amuse-
ment recently.
The Montana post. [volume] (Virginia City, Montana Territory [i.e. Mont.]) 1864-1869, 1868-11-27

Richard Grant White is rectifying
language in the GALAXY. He says Pres
idential' is ga blatant AuiericanisnI"
and we might as well say parental,
monumental, or governmential-" "Jeop-
ardize is foolish and intolerable." "Ex
perimentalize has no rigbtfol place in
the language, is uneOath and pretsns
tious." "Controversialist" and "cons
versationalist" are tortares ofthe words
controversies and convorsatiOnist. do
nate" in utterly sbominabIe. l''Gent.
and ''Pants"-let these two words go
together like the things they signify.
The one always wears the other Ere
surrected" is ruled out, and Forney gets
a blow as slete Clerk of the Senate"
for using IT, Richard Grant White is
too good authority TO dispute. notwith-
standing the general prejudice against
men who spell out their middle names,
aud so we presume the offensive words
are henceforth to be expunged from the
vocabulary of all who drink from "the
pure well of English unde6led."
The Montana post. [volume] (Virginia City, Montana Territory [i.e. Mont.]) 1864-1869, 1868-11-27

Total Republican majority, 3s6. Os4.
Mississippi, Virginia and Texas sre not yet ad
nitfed-
The Montana post. [volume] (Virginia City, Montana Territory [i.e. Mont.]) 1864-1869, 1868-11-27

In New YORK property qualihcation
of $3.50 is required of colored man.
Texas, Virginia and Mississippi will only
be admitted on the same basis of suf-
frage as the other Southern States. IL
is now proposed to offer a Constitu-
tional amendment establishing manhood
suffrage in all the States.
Smyrna times., 1868-07-29

CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMEN rs. The Presi-
dent recently sent recommendations to Con-
gress to amend the National Constitution in
four particulars, as follows:
FIRST that the President and the Vice Pre>i-
dent of the United States shall be chosen, not
through the Intervention of an Electoral Col
lege, but by the direct vote of the people.
Second, that United States Senators shall be
chosen, not by the legislatures, but by the peo-
pie Of the several States.
Third, that the Constitution shall expressly
inlicatc, in case of the death, removal or re-
signatons of the President and the Vice Pre-
sdent what officer shall thereby become the
the acting President.
Fourth, that the terms of judicial officers,
instead of being for life, shall be limited to a
specified number of years.
Smyrna times., 1868-07-29
CONCORDVILLE SEMINARY

YOUNG LADIES AND GENTLEMEN,
On the Phila. and Bait. Central K. r.
COURSES college, Preparatory, Ladies Gra-
duating and Scientific.
TERM COMMENCES 9Tm mo- 2lst.
For Catalogue address JOSEPH SIIORTLEDGE,
A. NJ Principal, COncordvlle, Del. County, Pa.
"One of the best among the many exceIeHt
schools of our county.-DetaWGre Co. Repub ian.
"One of the cheapest and best schools Of the
country. y.'-PhiLG. Morning Post july29.l0t
Smyrna times., 1868-07-29

Vallandigham, the great Ohio unfortunate,
has been visiting withina few days at the home
ofhis brother, Rev. j. l.. Vallandigham, Pastor
Of the Presbyterian (Old School churches near
Newark, in this State. He sent from there en-
Saturday week letter to the New York papers,
presenting his allegations of how the nomlna-
ton of Seymour was effected. After making
several statements he adds this:
-. As matter of opinion, believe that
had New York withheld her vote from Mr.
Hendricks, Judge Chase would have been NOM
mated within an hour. y COmmccjM
Smyrna times., 1868-07-29
COAL OIL! COAL OIL!

The safest, best and cheapest oil, for Illuminating
purposes in the market. We guarantee 1t TO be all
that is represented and at less cost to dealers than
cpn be purchased in this, or the Philadelphia Mar
kCt. Give us call.
THOMPSON S CO.,
Wholesale and retail dealers in Coal OIL Lard, Sperm
Whale and Lubricating OILS, s. w. cor. SECOND
and MARKET Sts., Wilmington, Del. [ap22lyl
Smyrna times., 1868-07-29
MARRIAGES.

EVERT-IINEs Thursday July 2Si, at the in
smyrna by Rev. A. S. Eversole VIM. Evers and Mary J.
Hines, both of New Castle coz Del
JOHNSON GRAHAM.-3y the at the same time and
place David Johnson ard Mary Graham, both of New Cas-
tie CO., Del.
SERN ESON-GRU BB.-In Philadelphia the lith inst, ly
Rev j. l.. Allay, Allen j. ServeSon of Kent Del, to Miss
Ietitia W. Grubh of Wilmington.
HARPER On the 2ls inst, 10y Rev.J IL. Light
Warren Harper and Anna Davidson, both Dover
the 23d inst by the same, VIM F.
LofLanl and Maria Louisa Justicr. both Of Dover.
Smyrna times., 1868-07-29

" DEAFNESS, Blindness and CATARRH treat.
20 ~ win the utmost success. by J. IsAACs M d.. and
oil Diseases OF the Eye and Ear in the Med
cal College OF Pennsylvania, 70 wears exneuence
n9rmerly Of Legion, Holland) No 8O5 Ar,h Street
rhIia Testimonials can be seen at his Office The
medical faculty are invited accompany their pa.
s' as ne mas no secrets IN his practice. Artificial
eyes inserted without pain No charge for exomIna
tIOn. ' 81 ''' eHa'n' ,am ~ '"a
Smyrna times., 1868-07-29

NEW REMEDY IN CONSUMPTION Ply
Hciah VINO had COnsumptiO for several years, wnh
frequent beedings Of the lungs, cured himself with
medIcine unknown to the prOfessIUn when hls
case appeared hopeless. lie Is the Onlv phI sIcIan
VINO has used 1t IN his own person. or who has any
KhO"ledge OF ITS virtues; and he ascrlbe line de-
gree OF health he enjoys poihing but The use
Vi ms medicines and nothing but utter despit a. nd
entire extinction of all hope Of recovery inge,hrr
with want OF cOn6denc in all Others induced hun
10 hazard the experiment. 70 those suffering vita
any disease Of the Lungs he prOffers treatment he
confidently believes will eradicate the disease
Medicine sent by express Send for circular or call
oh DR.. f BOYLsTON JACKSON
mayo 68-ly No $50 North ION II. PhIlad'a.
Smyrna times., 1868-07-29
DEATHS.

HRNOn Friday the 18th inst in Lancaster Pa Rev Henry
F. IIurn. in the 18th year of his age.
ALLENIm this town. the 2jth Harry, infant of Alveu
ard Ellen Allrn aged nine months.
Smyrna times., 1868-07-29
For Sale

One Superior DRIVING HORSE, very fast; |
YORK WAGON; one new TROTTING
WAGON. Chap foI Cash, if sold soon.
July 29th, 1865. b. b. ALLEN.
Smyrna times., 1868-07-29
lDT9s3r1&lEiMg
MTILTN ERX

Having made my store branch department of
Madam DemUrests Emporium OF Fashions | respect
fully call the attention Of the ladies' my very su-
perIor facilities for
DRESS, CLOAK and BONNET MAKING.
cut altogether by Chart thus dispensing with the
tedious and iaiIguing process OF Trying on. Ladies
will please remember that my French Chart Il have
four different kI ndE perfect liI for any iOrm No
cheap affair lhnt cannot be relied upon bat complete
system OF Dressmaklng. for which paid an enormous
price To a French mndiSte
have just received large lot of patterns for Sum.
mer / have, also DemOrests Bulletin Of Fashions :;
The largest Plate of Fashions publIshed exhibit
ing ALL the new Styles lOr LaGies and Children's
Summer
ChrIdren's Clothing and Plain Sewing, done prompt
ly aud satisfactorily.
STA AMIING.
have also, a large lot of stamps for braidng and
embroidery. By using the copper stamps altogether
avoid the dirty smearing process which Is Ohen-
sve both To eye and finger.
Pnklng, GOflerlng and Machine Stitching, neatly
executed.
All the Latest Fashion Periodicals constantly on
hand. Also, my stock OF Millinery is complete.
HA rs, BONNETS, ETC.,
mad nd trimmed order Straw BOnnets and Hats
Repalred and Bleached A full line of ready made
bonneis. always on hand. and all will be sold at the
lowest possible prices.
Also. Agent for Grover a. Baker Sewing Machine.
G q B. Sewing Machine Needles for ale, singly or
by the dozen. FANNY +. HOFFECKER,
(At the old stand of Miss Annie Talman.)
my27-n MAIN STREET.
Smyrna times., 1868-07-29
TRINITY SCHOOL,

LILA Il NUN DELAN AXE.
One hours ride from Philadelphia, on the Balti-
more Railroad. A Select Family School for Boys
The Winter Term of this School will open on Sep
tember 9th. For circulars containing full nforma-
tion. Catalogue, Course of Studies, &c, address
iy29-lm Rev. ]. STURGIS PEARCE, Rector