The Montana post., 1869-04-09

to order them, the goods were purchased, paid
for and shipped for Montana. Everything
was done by means of the telegraph. The in
voice comprises some splendid family carria-
ges, some elegant trotting buggies, stylish
harness, horse equipments ladies saddles, and
q large quantity of eaparisons and trappings.
This, added to the already large assortment
Of carriages, &C., of this firm, taken in con-
nection with the splendid, fast and stylish
stock they turn out win make it one of the
most extensive establishments in the West.
STRING WoRK.-During drive into
the country, which we had the pleasure of
taking the other day, we were surprised to
note the amount of ploughing which is being
done by our farmers in the PrIckly Pear Val
ley. Within the past week on almost every
ranch has been gang ofplOugh turning over
the rich, mellow soil. che farmers with
whom we conversed were in good spirits and
evidently have gone to work this season with
strong expectations for sure and abundant
harvest. There will be vast quantity of
grain raised the coming season if the grass
hoppers will restrain their devastating raids
and ravages. They are the only curse this
country lives under, and relief from them
brings sure wealth to our farmers.
MAGAzINEs.-Col. Lyon of the Novel
ty Store, has our thanks for selection of
Magazines for April, from a large assortment
received last mail. This establishment re-
ceived at the same time a splendid assortment
of gold pens of all grades, kinds and quail
ties.
IMPEovEMENTs.-A large force OF
Inasons are rapidly putting up the stone walls
of the new building of Cans & Klein, which
will be a splendid edifce when completed
MINING has commenced all over the
she Territory. There is hardly a camp but
what water is running and dirt Is being
washed.
From Monday Daily.
STERLNe.-Fromt this thriving town
we learn, through Mr.. John Vanderbilt, that
the Hobart mill is pounding away on good
quartz, which is said to prospect very rich
The Hall d Spaulding mill will start up in n
few days. 1he past runs of this mill have
been n success, and there is every prospect
that il Will so continue. A great many mi
ners are engaged in drifting in the small
gulches adjacent to Sterling, while in Nor
wegIan Gulch there are seven nume compa-
mics commencing work. The water is com
mencing TO run, aud in few days almost ev-
cry claim will be represented by working and
otherwise.
BUSINESS is, we are glad TO say, i'm
proving. Each da adds to the prospect of a
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camps are beginning to take out gold, and are
investing portion in tier spring supplies.
Prices are stiffening up. Cur entire business
community look for quite an advance on the
price of staples, and hence are not so eager TO
rush off their stocks. The almost certainty
of a season of low water the coming summer
has already exerted an influence upon the
markets ard some Of our leading merchants
are of the opinion that there barely
enough of goods in the marke: TO last till the
boats arrive. We hope that prices will go no
higher, but fear that goods soonest bought
will be the cheapest.
LOST, yesterday afternoon, somewhere
about town.. n black pocket book with $l3S
in bills, also fifty cents and ten cents in frac-
tional currency, and the name of Henry Da-
wilson inside the fold. Mr.. Davidson a
miner from UnionvilJe, hard working man,
and this money is all that he had when lest.
lie last noticed the pocket book while he was
in the Union Brewery. Any person finding it
would do an act of justice, honesty and kind |
ness by returning it TO him OF leaving il at
the Gazette Office.
THE STREETs.-Thc condition of Main
street is very deplorable-flIed with piles of
wood, strewn with old boards, &C., and paved
with rubbish. An entire renovation and
thorough cleansing is necessary. We do not
know whose duty it is to attend to this i'm
portant business, but We are confident that
some action is necessary that will put it in
better condition and give it little freshness.
We saw on Saturday Messrs. Shed, Newman
and Judge Edwards busy cleaning the street
in front of their places of business, and COM
mend their enthusiasm TO our other citizens
with the injunction, ego thou and do like
wise"
THE ENGINE HOUSE, on the corner
of Bridge and Clore streets, is being rapidly
put in order and some time this week will be
in condition to receive the apparatus. This
we understand IS almost ready, and when
completed will be very effective in case of
any FIRE which may come upon US.
THE MINERS at Unionville. under |
the Influences of spring weather and White
Pine news, are becoming nervous and restless. |
About $50 of of those employed in the mines |
have quit work, some to go to White Pine,
some to seek fortunes elsewhere in the Terri
tory, and Others to dissipate what fortune
they have acquired during the winter months.
It is to be hoped but few viii go TO White /
Pine, for we are confident they will regret il. I
GOLD PENs-We are indebted to Col. /
Lyon, of the Novelty Store, for n splendid
gold pen holder. selected from their invoice 1