The Montana post., 1869-06-11

A GRAND FOURTH OF July JUBILEE.
"A committee Of Good TsmplArs were in the
saddle last Friday and Saturday, exploring the
vicinity for a suitable grove in which to eel
ebrate the coming Fourth of July. Six
Lodges-Diamond, Boulder, Unionville, Val
ley, Jefferson and HelenA-will participate en-
mnsSe; while all the more distant Lodges are
expected to be represented by large delega-
tions. Judge Lawrence, the Grand Worthy
Chief of the Territory, will probably be the
Orator of the Day, which will be ushered in
with salvos Of artillery; hne band of music
will be engaged; toe most numerous choir of
tingers, we are promised, that ever came to-
gether in Montana, will be organized; the
Declaration of Independence and an Original
Poem will be read-in short, should expecta-
tions be realized, this proposed demonstration
will be the most brilliant known to Rocky
Mountain civilization. All may participate
swho hold the Order IN respect. Further par
ticulars in due time
FRESH 0RAEGEs.-Messrs. Mcclellan
and Healy received by last coach a large
shipment of oranges, which came through in
remarkably fresh condition. They are no
semi-tropical fruit, but the rich perfume of
these breathes tales Of tropical growth be-
meath the ocean skies of the Azores, unlike
the forbidden fruit of Seville or the golden
harvests of those orsuge groves" whoseper-
oranges are lucious, fresh, juicy and richly
fragrant. They can be purchased at the low
price of So per dozen, of Mcclellan & Headly,
opposite the International. We would ad-
wise all who desire treat to invest in SO
cheap q luxury.
MOUNTAIN LIONS AROUND One
night last week; q Unionvi1ie miner, return
ng from this city, encountered a cougar, or
"mountain lion," at the mouth of Arsstra
gulch, about n mile below ths former place.
At first the ferOciOus animal seemed to mani
fest combatiye Opposition, but moved slow
ly and sulklly away, upon the miner sdVanc-
ing, with hideous yells. Several have been
teen, of late, we are informed. about the
head Of Orc FiDo, Grizzly and Dry Clutches.
DEPARTED.-Mr.S S. n. Zemansky, for
merly book keeper in the banking house of
L. II. Hershfeld 4 Bro, departed yesterday
morning for his home in New York city. Mr..
Zemansky, during his residence in the Terri
tory, has won the respect and canhdence Of
our business community, and gathered large
circle of friends and acquaintances, who re-
greG his departure, aud temper then with
hearty wishes for a successful future.
PERsONAL.-We were gratifed to
meet yesterday Judge William Chumassro.
Who has Just returned from the States, &C
companIed by his family The Judge came
up the river on the North Alabama, and en-
joyed a varied river experience. He is look
ing remarkably we'll and was heartily
welcomed BY hosts of friends.
THE HELENA LIBRARY ASSOCIATION
have determined to order from time to time
an invoice of new books, embracing all kinds
and including the latest. All members of
the Society are invited to hand in lists Of IA
voTite works which they desire, before the
lists for the order are billed out and sent.
PLGRINs.-Two loads of these peo-
pie, "not TO the manor born," arrived yester-
liberal welcome, and advise them to put in
the sickle while the harvest is ready and
awaiting the reaper.
TURNING 1T TO PRoFlTABLR ACCOUNT.
Sluices have been set below the Union lode
developments from which water is now being
raised. The parties engaged ia the enter prise
realizing we'll for the time they are enabled
90 wOfk-thTee or four hours a day.
ANOTHER SILVER MINING COMPANY.
Judge Filt1, formerly Probate Judge of Gal
LATIN county, writes from Chicago that he Is
about organizing company in that city for
the development of the - Orus" lode, (srgen-
uferous galeua,) near jefferson.
Mr.. J. w. MCCORMACK left this morn
Bg for bis home in MissoulA mills. Nc. has
had good time toe present winter in Wash
ingtOn, but Is free {. express his asectisuf for
Montana.
BERRIES RiPENING.-Wilds stFawber-
Ties ase now getting Iips; the yOungstsrs are
beginning to throHs the neishbOfins hills 10
search Of the Iuscions ffuit. They pro mise
Go be unusaaily p:sulTul this year.