The Montana post., 1868-11-27

Messrs- Mather & Crock
er have a large force on their new gas works,
a nd are driving it ahead with great energy
1t IL their desire to have it com pleted In
der that they may open their magnificent Oc-
cidentaI tonight. In the meanwhile Billy
still holds things level at the old Billiard
Hall, where he has gas.
DoEx.-The telegraph wires were down all
yesterday eastward of Salt Lake, which ac-
counts for 'No Telegrams" this morning
PERsoNAL-Our sanctum was hon
ored with a call FROM Judge Jasper Rand,
member of the Council from Missoula. The
Judge is an accomplished gentleman, fine
lawyer, and did good service at the last session
of the Legislature in striving to advance tn e
best interests of the Territory according to
his honest desire. Call again Judge, we are
always glad to make you welcome
From Wednesday, Daily.
SELECT SCHooL-The school of Pro-
fessor Stone gave a select exhibition in
the lecture-room of the Methodist Episcopal
Chnrch. Being apprised of the affair at
late hour, were able to devote but a few
moments to witnessing one of the most inter-
esting scenes which has come under our OBJ
servation in the Territory. The room was
crowded, and the exercises Tnssed of smoothly
and pleasantly. We are unacquainted With
the names of the young ladies and gentlemen
who took parts, consequently we cannot par
ticulariEe. The performance throughout evi-
denced high order of talent, much study
and careful practice We trust that Professor
Stone will do greater justice TO his school,
and confer pleasure upon our citizens, by
holding his next exhibition IN a more com-
modious room, and extending a more general
invitation, for last nights entertainment was
really a treat, and would so be considered by
our citizens
DEER LODGE ITEMs.-From the Inde-
pendent, which comes a welcome visitor TO
our sanctum, we gather the following items
of interest from that locality. On last
Wednesday evening the new Court House was
dedicated to the uses and purposes for which
il was built, by the Deer Lodge bar, by ap-
propriate ceremonies. IL seems to have been
n delightful occasion. -. There seems TO be
much complaint In regard to the irregularity
of the mail between Virginia City and that
place We are not informed In regard to the
cause. Professor Swallows excellent mill
is still at work upon the Ballarat ore. The
yield, so far, has exceeded the Professors ex-
pectations, and he not only feels assured that
his money has been we'll invested, but be has
sent drawings and plans for more machinery,
east, which Is to be forwrrded TO him In the
2ring.
HELENA LIBRARY AssoCIATIoN.-An
adjourned meeting of the above association
was held at the Whitlach building at u
O'Clock, r. m, November 24th, IS6S, which
was largely attended. The reports of the
committees appointed last Friday evening,
were received and the committees discharged.
A Constitution was adopted, not dissimilar
from the Constitution and bylaws of the
Young Mems Association of Chicago.
committee, consisting of c. Hedges, W. Z.
Sanders, J. W. Whitlach and Ben Stickney,
jr., was appointed to solicit subscriptions to
procure library. The room committee were
tion adjourned to the evening of the 9th
inst, at u O'Clock, November oath, 1865.
W. f. SANDERS, Secretary.
c. HEDGES, President.
THE HIsroRIcAL SocIErY.-The following
request of the Historical Society, through its
President, shows that the incorporation has
some vitality, though it has been torpid these
many days. We understand it is the Inten-
tion during the present winter to awaken its
energies and put this worthy institution in
the course of living experience. The PosT
cheerfully complies with the request:
To The MONTANA Posr PUBLIsHISe COMPANY:
Gentlemen: The Historical Society, in
corpOrated under an Act Of the first Legisla-
tive Assembly, is desirous of preserving the
II Is without funds, and the expenses already
incurred. In procuring seventy or eighty vol
umes of book. the nucleus of its library, have
thus far been borne by a few of its friends.
If you would not deem il too onerous bur
den upon yourselves. and would be pleased 10
address the society, in my care, a copy of
your weekly, regularly, would be glad to
preserve them for binding, and you would
place the Society under obligations as lasting
as its existence. Very respectfully,
W. +. SANDERS,
Pres't Histori cal Society of Montana.