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Der wanderer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1867-1957, 1869-01-02

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penn Elm neuer S9abmeiiter ans &uter
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The Montana post., 1869-01-01
TERRITORIAL FINANCES.

The annual report Of VIM ii. Rogers,
Territorial Auditor, shows the total as
sessments in the several counties during
the year were $50. .5sl %, of which $2l.-
1908 were collected. leaving $11 .S50.G6
uncollected. The amount collected for
licenses was 3O,70S.4s making the total
receipts $64, ,2s977. The expenses OF
collecting were $6.952 81. leaving a net
receipt to the Territory of $57 .336-90.
The bonded debt of the Territory, on
which ID per cent. is paid semi -annu-
ally, is sos, ,761 .66, and the other indebt
edness of the Territory, exclusive of
certain Outstanding interests is $50 304.-
60: total, $9S, ,066.26 Mr. Rogers states
that the Territorial debt was, at the
time of his appointment, $104 ,03S 80.
This would show reduction of 50 ,972,
64, but We find the statement in another
place that there are still outstanding
warrants. Issued prior to Nov. l, 1867.
and which. amounting To Sc, sos .95,
gives an increase of $5S6.31 during the
year, making the total Indebtedness OF
Montana $l04. .625.21' The recommen>
dation is, that this $6.55S.95 be also
funde at 10 per cent. With the heavy
taxation, and licenses collected, the Alb
sence of any public improvements To
show for this expenditure. and the con-
tinued increase of the Territorial debt
on large proportion of which ruinous
usury is being paid. even the most ems
thusiastic Democrat will admit there Is
necessity for more rigid economy, while
the fact that 33 per cent. of the ASSESS
ments are uncollected is an eloquent ap
peal for amendment of the laws. The
total assessed valuation of property in
the Territory is SS,177,5 ,519. of which
Lewis and Clarke possesses $2,635,972,
Madison g. 2.l59,S11 and Deer Lodge 81.
02S. .631. The preponderance in favor of
this county is mainly in the capital in
vested in merchandise. which is 81 ,042.-
S92 against 1864 ,327 in Madison. The
abstract does not show Lewis and Clarke
county in as favorable light AS had
been anticipated, and il We recollect
Alright, the matter is under considera>
tion by a special committee of the Leg
islature The L. 5. Collectors returns
show that since the beginning of 1867
this county has paiG more revenue than
all the other counties combined the
Territorial abstract shows that il only
pays about one third. Tue Territorial
assessments of Madison are. how
ever, augmented by her rural advantaS
ges, while the Government assessments
in Helena are increased by manufac-
lures, incomes, etc. The exhibit of the
Auditor should certainly incite an effort
to reduce the Territorial debt by econo-
my OF expenditure and closer collec-
tion of taxes. With wise Legislation,
efficient officers. aud period of two
years between sessions, there might be
some hope OF a reduction of the Terri
toriaI debt.
The Montana post., 1869-01-01
UNCONDITIONAL AMNESTY.

The kilograms state that the Presi-
dent celebrated Christmas by the issu-
ance of Proclamation of Amnesty to all
for participation In the late rebellion.
His authority To do this is conveyed by
the Constitution in the clause "he shall
have the power to grant reprieves and
pardons tor offences against the United
States except in cases of impeachment"
Opinions as TO the propriety of this uni
versal amnesty will he diverse but those
whom the most strenuous would exempt
from participation in it's benefits are so
few, and the instances in which judicial
action has been taken, have proven such
utter farces, that all things considered,
without questioning the motives that
prompted il, the country will be cons
tent with his action to the extent of his
authority. Leading Republican papers
have declared for universal amnesty
and universal suffrage as a mutual con-
cession between the two parties, and the
one has been granted while legislation
tends TO the other. Mr.. Johnson proba
bly, holds that his declaration OF "res-
toration TO all rights. privileges and im-
munities under the Constitution and
AaNc AhaaC III bhCICOl
vests them with suffrage as he did in
the proclamations of exceptionable ann
nesty which preceded this, but his views
were not sustained or will they be now.
The number of persons in the South-
ern States excluded from amnesty in
the three classes excepted in his procla-
nation of Sept. Sth. 1867, was about AS
600, while the number OF disiranchised
persons under the reconstruction laws
in the Carolinas, Virginia, Texas, Mis-
sissippi, Louisiana, Georgia. Arkansas,
Florida, and Alabama is 62,5O0. The
authority to pardon is vested in the
President. but not the authority TO sub
vert the State laws. Neither do the
terms OF the proclamation cover cases of
piracy or acts against the usages of civ
ilized governments in time of war, but
il is scarce probable that hereafter pro-
ceediDgs will be Instituted in such cases
The substance of the proclamation is a
formal release from accountability un>
der tie Constitution and United States
laws, of sll persons for their participa>
ton in hostilities recognized as in ac
cordance with the rules OF war during
the rebellion. Whether with this power
OF pardon vested In the President, is
conferred authority TO enfranchise, re-
store property. etc, is question for the
judiciary TO settle Heretofore, in the
Iour or i've prCffers of amnesty by the
Executive. the first of which was made
by President Lincoln Dec. Sth, 1868.
tliers have been provisions. restr;c-
lions Of specified classes, varying from
5000 to SOC, 900. and oaths of allegiance
as pledges of subsequent conduct. Mr.
johnson has leaped clear OF all tbese,
hno exhausted the full powers conferred
upon him, IL he has not indeed over-es-
timaied them No evil results are likely
10 follow the government is now strong
enough TO main tain itself snd.protect ats
loyal citizens throughout all the land.
4 itsefects shall be, ms assumed, Ito res
The Montana post., 1869-01-01
HELENA THE CAPITAL.

The Council having by vote OF 3 tn
> concurred in the House amendment
inserting Helena" instead OF Deer
Lodge" in the act locating the seat OF
government, the question may bs re-
garded as definitely settled. and Helena
will, by a majority of the votes cast on
that question at the next general cleo
ton, become the Capital of Montana.
Messrs. Bagg and Rand, on reconsidera-
ton of their position, and in view of the
impossibility of securing the Capitol to
Deer Lodge, thought it best To locate il
in the metropolis. and came over at the
eleventh hour. We do not consider IL
within the possibilities that Acting Cow
ernor TUFTS will veto the bill, all runners
to the contrary notwithstanding. The
vote is decided, and his character for
honesty and integrity is too well estab-
lished TO permit a suspicion that he
could be infiuence ced beyond his sense of
right, by proierred bribe or otherwise.
ultimately acquainted with Secretary
Tufts and believing him unapproacha
bic by fraud, we have no fears of his ac-
tion on this bill. The action OF the Leg
islature will meet with hearty approval
throughout the Territory, and public
convenience be greatly promoted by the
location of the Capitol in this central
and accessible city. In this, and the
speedy disposal OF the question more
than for other cause, We are gratified
with the action, and trust the business
of the session will not be fustrated by
further local squabbles.
The Montana post., 1869-01-01

There is a project row before Con.
gress fraught with benefcent results to
to the people, but against which will be
concentrated the efforts of gigantic cor
porations. that may temporarily defeat
it, This is Senator Ramseys Postal
Telegraph Bill, Incorporating the unit
ed States Postal Telegraph Company
which shall contract TO convey messa>
ges at the rates specified in the bill or
the incorporation become void. These
rates as will be seen below, are such as
TO universalize telegraphy and substi-
tute il in great measure for letter SER
vice. In Belgium. where this system
was adopted the number of messages
has increased from 5000 to 100, 900 per
month, and one dispatch is sent for
every fifty letters, while in our country
there is but one dispatch to 400 letters.
The rate in England has been, or soon
will be. reduced to one shilling per mes
sage, the postal telegraph system hav-
ing been adopted there. The Chicago
Trade have recently adopted strong res
olutions In favor of the system, and the
press OF the country very gene rally ia
vors it. The only opposing argument
offered of any weight is the objection to
the government entering into competi-
tion with individual enterprises. but the
intent is To benefit the entire people To
the possible temporary disadvantage of
a few corporations and should have pre-
cedence to those interests. Besides they
have the privilege OF contracting with
the government just as mail carriers do,
aud the consequent increase of patron
age would amply compensate for the re-
duction in rates. Ii is to be hoped ia
vorable consideration will be given the
proposed bill, the provisions of which
the following Is a summary
First-For the establishment of pos
tai telegraph offices AT every city and
village on the line of the wires, and at
such other places as the business OF the
company may rsquire.
Second-The prepayment OF all mes
ssges by stamps. and their reception at
every postal telegraph office, Post Office
and street letter box.
Third-The transmission OF messages
by telegraph between postal telegraph
offices by contract with telegraph COM
paDy.
Fourth-The immediate free delivery
of messages.
Fifth-The transmission of messages
by mail, wherever required without ex>
ira expense.
Sixth-The transmission by telegraph
of postal money orders and other special
Seventh-The forwarding of the orig
inal of all messages TO the dead letter
Office.
Eighth-Such other provisions as
from time 10 time are necessary 10 carry
ort the obiects of this act.
The Postmaster General is authorized
to receive bids from any telegraph COM
psny for the lowest rates, for the trans
of the following classes of mes
sages for each and every 500 miles.
First-Messages OF twenty words, in>
cluding date, address and signature.
Second-Similar messages when trans
mitted by night.
Third-Similar messages from ay
firm when they average 200 a month.
FUurth-LOcal messages
Fifth-Messages OF al average length
Of not lees than 500 words day tor
IN which the rate for messages of twen>
y words exc-eds twenty cents tor each
md every 800 miles
The Montana post., 1869-01-01

From all indications, Mr.. Henderson.
whose term as Senator expires on the
4th Of March. 1869, has not shadow
of chance for return. Tie sentiment is
all against him. and in the crowd of as
pirants for the succession, the chances
appear narrowed 10 the contest between
Gen. Carl SLurz and Hon. Ben. F. Loan
The ST. Joe URiOR boldly entered the
arena and is rather more earnestly than
discreetly doing battle for Mr.. LoanDn
behalf of Northern Missouri. with q fai r
support from the press of that portion
OF the State. Per contra, some twenty
or thirty of the Southern Missouri pa
pers are champIoning General Schurz
against whom but one objection rises
lie is from the city OF St. Louis, which
already has one Senator in the person
of Mr. Drake. Unless some unforeseen
circumstances should Intervene. Csrle
Schurz is likely TO ba Mr.. HeDdes son q
successor. He is an able. eloquent and
liberal minded gentleman. and as Sem
ator would do credit TO the West and
exert a powerful influence in it's behalf
While other gentlemen named are emf
nenily qualified and have advantage OF
State locality. his fine abilities and ster-
ling character have won him place in
the esteem, of the peopie t5At will
doubtless fnd Practical expression in
his election TO ths Senate at this session
of the Legislature.
The Montana post., 1869-01-01
HELENA MONTANA, FRIDAY, JANUARY 1, 1869.

the message. which was in a great meas
ure a repetition of old obstinacies. Itis
recognized as the last malicious insult
he will have opportunity to hurl at tho
representatives he hates, and its temper
was anticipated. Its effect has been
counteracted by tie prompt expression
of Congress and the press, and Andrew
Johnson's last annual message will be
merely an official tombstone, its epitaph
pointing a moral in much the same man.
ner as freighted gibbet, 90 all who may
look and learn wisdom
The Montana post., 1869-01-01

The report of the Secretary of In
terror shows that over $500, 900 acres OF
public lands were disposed of, and L.
405. 1886, ,67S acres still remain. During
the year $23, ,65s 59S.7S were paid for
pensions. of which $4,000. 900 was to
widows and orphans. The Secretary
very naturally opposes the transfer OF
the Indian Bureau from the Interior to
the War Department. Over 10000 ap-
plications for patents were made, and
14,153 issued. The average cost per
mile of constructing aud equipping the
L. p. r. r. is estimated at $34 ,977 .32
per mile. Its length from Omaha to
Salt Lake would be LILO miles, and the
aggregate cost $3s, ,S24.S21. The subsi
dies and first mortgage bonds exceed
the actual cost per mile about $16, 1000
A profit of SI7,760,OOO on the mere con-
struction of the road is rather comfor~
table for the half hundred owners OF
that enterprise. The Secretary recon-
mend the erection of a new Presidential
mansion and also residences for the Vice
Presiden: and Cabinet officers.
The Montana post., 1869-01-01

TIIE Report of Mr.. Bagg ON portion
OF the Governors message, TO which we
referred few days since, will be pubs
lished in the Gazette this morning, if
that amount of exhuberant genius can
be locked mp in ordinary chases. Hav-
ing read il, We are happy TO know that
through our persecution il is given TO
the world. Certainly such an absurdly
amusing qualification of ornate conser-
vatiye patriotism sholld not rest un-
known in the musty archives of the
Montana Legislature, or he, whose soul
is pregnant with Cromwellian fires, have
his genius circumscribed by halt plast
cred walls. and the dozen admiring
auditors whose hearts beat responsive
to their country's call and sixteen dol
lars day. As an astronomical and
gastronomical feat il will challenge the
admiration of Herschel and the envy of
the Champion pie~eater. AS a specimen
of verbal sinuosity and labarynthian
ambiguity il is susceptible of rivalry
only by former lucubraIions of the same
author, and as report on any part of
Gov Tufts message il will require the
services of several Interpreters and a
dozen clerks with extra compensation.
The Montana post., 1869-01-01

The LEGAL TENDER CAsEs.-The toll
lowing refers to the cases now before
the Supreme Court, 10 test the constitu-
rionality OF the Legal Tender Act. IL
was telegraphed few days since that
the Court was almost unanimous in the
view that it was unconstitutional, but
no decision has as yet been published
The first cases to be argued in the
Supreme Court when il meets next week
will be those involving the constitution.
ality of the legal tender act There
were several cases of this character but
two of them were advanced on the
docket at the last. term, and were or
dered TO be argued on the first Tuesday
of the December term At the same
time leave was given for the appearance
of the Attorney General in behalf of the
United States, and Mr.. Evarts is now
Preparing his arg gument. The cases are
No. S9-S p. Hepburn. plaintiff in error.
VS.. II. A. Griswold, defendant in error,
appealed from Kentucky; and No. 225
Frederick Bronson. executor, &c, plf.
in error, VS.. Peter Rcdes, defendant in
error, appealed from New York Wash.
Cor, ". y. TyRees,
The Montana post., 1869-01-01

THE railway bridge project between
England and France has assumed def
mite shape. A company has been formed
with a capital of eS, 900, in shares Of GA
each. Half of the French capital has
been subscribed. The model is 20 be
finished in two months. IL is TO be a
model of bridge from the Shakespeare
Cliff, Dover, to Cape Blanc Nez, a short
distance from Calais. The soundings
across the Channel between these two
points show q regular and gradual de-
scent from each shsre, and the creates.
depth of water is 157 feet. The length
of tie bridge will be 80 ,S22 yards, di-
vided into ten arches, resting on piers
rising $50 feet above the level of the sea
which will permit the passage of ships
of the largest class. These piers ara 70
be of meta'ic frame work. with founda<
tions 400 feet long by $50 feet wide, ta~
pering TO 200 feet square at the top.
They are TO be constructed on land. and
foated out TO their destined position,
where they are TO be sunk and fixed.
The Montana post., 1869-01-01
GENERAL JAMES w. FORsXTHE.
For the MONTANA Posr.]

This hero of the most obstinate and
bloody Indian fight since the battle of
Bear River. deserves more than a pas
sing notice. He is a rative of north
western Ohio, a graduate of the Militas
~ Academy, and at the breaking out OF
the rebellion was on duty as LIeuten>
ant on the Northwestern coast, with
that brave boy-for he was scarce more
Lieutenant Charles Harker, whose
fiery nature knew no rest until he found
it under tn, the heights of kenesaw
Mountain.
They were both ordered by Mr.
Cameron. then Secretary of War, TO re-
port at Washington. were given leaves
of absence from their commands, and
being commissioned by Governor Den
nison. Col. Forsythe assumed command
of the Gath Ohio Volunteers His regi-
ment reported to General Buell. tor duty,
was brigaded with the Goth Ohio, which
Harker commanded, the 51st Indiana,
commanded by Col. Streight. who after
wards became noted in the war, and the
Sd Kentucky, commanded by CO.. Bran
lette. who afterwards became noted out
of the army as Governor Bramlette OF
Kentucky. This brigade ForsyLhe com
manded, and To his excellent discipline
and endless labor it owed, to q lage de-
gree, it's reputation as being one of
the most efficient forces in the ar
mics of the Ohio and Cumberland.
Here the keen eye of Sheridan fell
on Forsythe; he judged him TO be the
man he wanted, and he was ordered, at
Sheridan's request to report TO him, and
was henceforth, in field which, if IL did
not promise rapid promotion. was cer~
tainly one of wider usefulness. For
Il. Ill. nd IA fsart
with those Of his great General and
commander At New Orleans he was
often assigned To the most difficult du-
ties, bot his soldierly instincts and rare
tact made him equal to every task
During the war Gen. Forsythe was mar
ried To the most accomplished daughter
of Gov Dennison, and TO him did Gen
| Halpine address that rhyme wherein
"chemisettes' and 'pantalettes" did
jingle splendidly, and the idea. if idea
! il had was, that yalorous soldier, who
never surrendered TO cavalry, artillery
or infantry had bowed 20 the scepter of
the foregoing rythmic garments. Gen.
Forsythe is yet on duty according to his
brevet rank, but on the increase of the
army he was appointed Major in the
regular forces.
The soldier who so bravely and we'll
| does all Ills duties, Is entitled 10 honor-
able mention, and his name is an in
heritance of the Republic. TO those
who knew Forsythe the tenacity with
which he clung TO his position in his re-
cent fight near Fort Wallace, was no
surprise. Wounded himself, his most
trusted officers as helpless as he, his
men dying around him. and savages
swsrming in every direction; that was
an hour to inspire Forsythe. In his
| hands Ct such time the good name OF
our army was secure, and when art shall
desire through the pencil TO preserve a
story of courage worthy frontier wars,
no more appropriate spectacle can be se>
lected than Forsythe, wounded, yet on
his back in a trench dug for that pur-
pose. giving his command to his willing
soldIery, surrounded by his dead, his
dying. and his fighting men.
The Montana post., 1869-01-01

A RELIC or BARBARIsM IN CHANCERY
We are pleased TO see that the admis-
stability of Chinese testimony, in crimi-
nal cases, against whites is about TO be
insisted upon under the Fourteenth
Amendment TO the Constitution, which
guarantees equal rights before the law
TO all men. a Chinaman was recently
stabbed by white man in San Fran
cisco, and the only witness being the as
saulted Asiatic himself, the prisoner was
about to go scot free. when the Prose>
cutting Attorney raised the question
that the Chinaman's testimony was ad
nissable under the Amendment. Judge
provinces said he believed the question
was now before the Supreme Court OF
California, and the general opinion of
the bar was favorable to the construc-
tion of the admissability of Chinese
upon the witness stand in al cases. He
therefore entertained the motion of the
Prosecuting Attorney, and set 1ime
for argumeut,-T6rrit0riaL Enterprise
The Montana post., 1869-01-01

THE new postal treaty with Great
Britain takes effect on and after June
II 1863 The Government pays IL cts.
peT ounce tor ocean postal service, and
charges Il cts. tor half ounce letters,
leaving margin that should make il
self sustaining. The postage on news
papers is reduced from four cents to- two
cents Letter postage remains Un-
changed
The Montana post., 1869-01-01

LoSDoN advices state that Lopez, the
south American tyrant. is desirous to
make iull r-paration tn the United
States tor his recent crurlties ia Ameri-
eau citizt MS IL wall be- remembered
that he pus TO death the Portuguese Con
sui. prevented the American steamer
Wasp from approaching the Capital,
captured and il Is believed killed Messrs
Bliss and Mastermau, two Americans
VI Ih Minister Wash burnes legation and
compelled the latter TO leave the coun-
fry- The reparation in such a case will
he nu trfiing matter