The Montana post., 1869-04-16

He slipped out of the metropolis SO quietly
that no one knew of his departure. We warn
the good, unsophisticated people of Virgins
to beware of his conundruns, for he has an
extensive collection, which are rich, rare and
racy ... Mr.. Pauncefort, manager of the Am
ateur Theatrical exhibition at Virginia City,
in a card thanks the people of that city fol-
their attendance at his entertainment, but
complains that he was not called before the
curtain. You should think of this, good
people of Virginia. 1t is always customary
it is gratifying TO the management, and moth
ing so clearly indicates culture, refinement
and city polish as a close observance of all
such little delicate courtesies of social exis-
tence.
HOME THEATRICALs.-We believe
Virginia is the only city of our Territory
that has distinguished herself by amateur the
atrical representations. We formerly knew
that there were at least score of ladies and
gentlemen of that city who not only appear
upon the stage with muchcredit but are capable
of displaying great talent. During the past
winter q society has been rehearsing a repre-
sentation under charge of Mr.. Pauncefort,
and on Wednesday evening they gave per
formance in the Peoples Theatre, which was
crowded with the "elite', of the Capital. Hav-
ing knowledge of the play that was cast for
the evening, and enjoying an acquaintance
with the particular merits and abilities of the
various performers, we might with some de-
gree of safety, attempt critique, but other
duties more important, though less pleasing
call our attention. We agree with our VIr>
glnia contemporary that it is an evidence of
the ability, intelligence and cultivated taste
of the citizens of Virginia, and but another
illustration of that genial, social spirit, that
characterizes the So cial city of the West and
will perfume the memory of her existence
long after she is numbered among the cities
by the sounding sea.
% SILVER STAR.-A run of five days on
the ore from the Iron Rod was concluded the
other day by the stevens & Trevitt mill which
yielded about $4,000. This was worked by
five stamps alone. The Green Campbell mill
running day and night on the richest ore the
mine has ever produced. Preparations are
being made to erect two other mills on lodes
that are being developed. The Queef City
lode is opening very richly. This district has
been thoroughly prospected the past winter,
and the result has been that n large number of
very rich lodes have been sufficiently devel-
oped TO hold out inducements TO capitalists TO
invest. This is the correct manner of ope>
rating in quartz by those who own 1t. for it is
useless to try to induce men of wealth to put
n dollar in quartz unless they are satisfed
that it will pay to work 1t. Eastern men
have been too often swindled by operators in
quartz to lend any large amount of credulity
to speculatIons, theories and probabilities
touching an undeveloped lead. We have no
complaint to utter because rich men will not
pay large sum, for AN undevelopei quartz
lead. 1t is like any other kind of property, and
should be treated in business like manner.
So long as il is undeveloped and the owner can
not convince by practical results that it will
pay 20 put upon it mill, just so long it is a
waste OF time to ask from fifty to one hun
dred thousand dollars for it, and feel insulted
il it is refused. But the moment. by proper
development, it can be demonstrated that n
lode is r,ch and will pay TO work, that mo-
ment it can be sold, for to day there is not in
Montana n rich and well developed quartz
lead begging for purchaser.
SECRETARY TUFTs received his friends
on Friday evening at Beaver Head Hall, in
Virginia City. The large and spacious hall
was crowded at an early hour in the evening.
The hours passed in social intercourse, music
and dancing. The attendance of almost ev-
cry citizen of VIr ginia was indeed a complI-
ment to Gov. Tufts that was a credit TO the
people and an honor to the recipient. No
public official of Montana stands higher In
the regard and confidence of the people than
James Tufts. The late banqu< given by our
citizens, and this public demonstration at the
Capital, are both feeble expressions of the
estimation of Montana's people.
STREET FIGHTs.-Yesterday the streets
were unusually crowded, and gave to our city
an air of business. We might record large
number of street fights which blotted the day,
but forbear, indulging in the hope that our
readers don't enjoy such affairs. We hope
soon to see the time that such disgraceful oc-
currences will be uncommon, and that those
indulging in them will be punished severely
and be made TO feel that the way of the trans
gressor is hard.
- MADAME ScHELLER.-This accoms
plished actress made her first appearance be-
fore Denver audience on the evening of
March oath, in the "Pearl of Savoy" The
house was crowded and she was greeted with
rspturous applause. Madame is a universal
favorite among our citizens. who will be
pleased to learn of her continued success and
triumphs.
ARRIvALs.-Wells. Fargo & Cos.
coach brought in last night as passengers,
Judge II. Knowles and Judge j. g. Spratt
from Virginia City; Moses Hirshman, ]. X.
j. Bassery, e. Bassery, A. McGre-
gor, w. Williams and Thomas Wright from
Ogden City.
INDIASs.-We are furnished by our
regular Gallatin correspondent, d. W., with
a graphic account Of the Indian difficulties