The Montana post., 1868-05-16
Locals.
FDm Nondsy's Ds;iy

Virginia Locals.
Fson Noodays Ds;iy.
RUNAwAY.-On Tuesday the 5th inst.
q party consisting of Messrs. Daems Wade, Wright
and Williams started in light wagon fur Summit.
when short distance above the city ths horses
became frightened and commenced running at
break neck speed. All III. occupants forsook the
vehicle save the Doctor. who sat upon the hind
seat engaged at the time in taking care Of an ar
ticle indispensable in every well regulated party Of
sxcursionisss. Too heavy to run the risk Of break
lag bones by jumping out, the Doctor held his po-
sitiou until horses buggy and himself went head
long into the guch. some hundred OF hundred and
new position safer than the Hrst. He was soms-
What stunned at first by striking among the boui-
ders. and received besides several cuts bruises and
q sprained thumb a. the fruits Of his unwilling ad-
venture. Mr.. Williams had one Of his ankles Sc
versly sprained and Mr.. Wright his hip hurt. Mr..
Wade escaped without . scratch, we are told. On
the whole. Il was miracle that some one was not
killed and We congratulate the gentlemen on their
lucky escape.
THE DITCH QUEsTION.-The meeting
lass evening resulted in the appointment Of com.
vsy Of one two proposed routes for water ditch
aud to decide from what source water can be most
easily brought to supply Alder. Considerable
capital has been pledged to bring in the Madison
ss the head Of the guich and il is thought the re.
auiste amount can be easily raised. Meanwhile
all other work begun win Be pushed f.st pos.
sble 80 that some water may be had to relieve the
present necessity. With the Madison entering the
gulch at Summit, Virginia would be the Hveliess
camp in the Territory for years to come.
PACK TRAIN.-Day before yesterday
pack train from Idaho consisting Of IS animals,
belonging to C. Jacohs arrived just below town
and discharged portion Of their cargo bought by
D. C. farweil. Esq. The freight consisted princi.
pally Of sugar and nails. and some bacon and coal
oil. Before coming here the trair touched af Ban,
mack, where some salss were also made. II started
yesterday for Helena. where it will dispose OF the
balance Of Its cargo.
EXEUNr JOHN.-All the Cinnamon, it
Is said. save those employed in cooking abou,
town and in the ''washee" business are about to
leave for other parts. They say. no watee %
payee." and purpose going to Helena, Salmon
River and Bannack.
ARMS RETURNED.-Nelson Story Esq,
Of Galiatiu. brought in to-day the arms loaned to
the people Of the valley last fall to defend them
selves from Indians. They were turned over To
the proper ofacer and deposited in the arsenal.
"OUR ARMY IN FLANDERs."-From the
Adjutant General Of the Territory We learn tha
mp to the present time there has been enrolled into
the militia man 6t for service. who expects Il
be ordered TO the front. He SAYS he is on the war
path and anxious To 20. LET him went"
From Tuesdays Daily.
AssAULTs.-A "scrimmage" came of
q day two since in Charley Mans saloon, OF
Cover street, between Abe Aanning the on'
part and Mark Brown, John Kane and - Gar
ner the other. The last named were the aggres
sors. Manning received several severe injuries
from which he 10 still Suffering. The trial of tn,
offenders came on to-day. and each one was fine,
$50 and costs. Garner being unable to raise tn,
required sum was sent to jail...-. Louis Roney an,
John Shoutz. living just above town. got into
difficulty about water right with Jo Fischer ant
Shoutz, gettisg warmed with his argument. begaI
firing stones rather promiseuously at Fshsr,s head
who immediately left the Geld for the police Once
where hs made complaint against the oGsudins
ones.
MONEY RAIsED.-The necessary fund.-
to pay for the survey of ditch To bring water int
Alder gulch having been raised. Mr.. Coebett vii
commence work Immediately. He will begin Q
Bstchsldsr's Pass. at the heal of the East fork o
Alder creek. and towards the Madison cross
ing. with one survey. Ruby, wigwam and othe
intermed ate guiches. and with the other going b,
the most direct route possible to the river itself
IMPRovING.-From Mr.. s.. Clair We
learn that for the last day or two water has bssl
growing more plentiful in Alder gulch, 80 tha
miners have again commenced work. He say
that there is still considerable among the hill
and thinks there win be water enough for the guicl
until more can be brought in
ESCAPE AND REcAPrURE.-A mar
named Oliver, confined in the county jain for steal
ing. succeeded In making lis escape bat vas n
captured short time afterwards BY Deputy She,
in Hamilton. who found him in an old drift dow
in the Rulch opposite town.
SALMONwARD.-Quite q number o
persons miners and mechanics. are passin
through town on their way to Salmoa river to loo
after property tsere. We hope they will all hsv
better success than many did there last year.
DECANPED.-The party who receive,
a severe whipping the other night has Left tow
with his family for some place In Deer Lodg
county. He will have to reform or probably NEE
with his reward there when found ont
"GRATIs. The news arrived to-da,
that Frank" had gone back on his old friends b.
resignng the cup that cheers and oft intoxicates
for a Aagon Of Adams ale. We congratulase hin
on his new formed resolution and hope th.s the
D. G. r. may ever find in hi n q steady friend an
ready champion.
FINBD-Yesterday q miner named J
H. Williams was brought before Judge MeNat
and fined 60 and costs Of suit fur drawing dead
" weapon In rude and threatening manner an
not in self defence.
EGG OPERATOR COMING-A shar)
| individual, name unknown, just arrived from Sal
Lake, has been in town trying to palm OIL sa
Lake eggs for prime ranch hen fruit. We under
stand he is now ON his way to Helena.
"SToNEwALL."-Mess d. c. Far
well and J. ID. Thomas have purchased the s,op.
wall building, now occupied by Hopes Bros -
store, and by Dsasoy & Lane a. Billiard Hal
Of Mr.. Geo. Hynson. Consideration not known.
AT SUMMIT AGAIN.-Mr. P)stlewait
has left his mill in SHADES District and returned
/ Summa CITY, where he will start mp % Nonda
next, running on rock from the Keystone lode.
SrARTED.-Gorham's freight train o
twen;y five wagons started for Benton on the 9,
! inst.
REMOVAL. Keyser. Esq, has re