The Montana post., 1869-01-22
THE MONTANA POST FRIDAY, JANUARY y.

concile man to existence. and without which
suicide would cease to be disagreeable, took
place at the sumptuous and elegant apart
ments of Jacob Smith, ECO, President of the
Montana Hide and Fur Company. yesterday.
About = p. M, a collection of choice spirits,
who had responded to a generous invitation,
sat down to a splendid clam chowder prepared
by that skillful manipulation of juicy calama-
ties and other good things, Mr.. Len Robinson.
After the clam-my ceremonies of the occa-
sion had been participated in to the fullest
satisfaction Of the guests, the cloth was re
moved, and the chinaware stacked in the
corner OF the room, the rare vintage of earIi-
er days was drank by those who had seldom
seen better ones. Mr.. Smith. with painful
effort. overcame his native modesty, which
covers him rs with bridal vail, responded to
with an enthusiasm which is born of beauti-
full and good actions, returned his thanks in an
eloquent speech. Remarks were made by Mes.rs
Sanders, ClagEett, Simmons, Judd and other
gentlemen. The pleasure and charm of the
OCCASION Vas greatly added TO by the polite
and agreeable attentions of the afable and
gentlsmanly Gsn.ral Agent of the Company,
Mr.. j. p. Nabbett. Taken altogether it
was an oasis in our individual and personal
desert.
ACCIDENr.-We regret 20 learn that
DR.. Mitchell, of Blackfoot, met with pain
full accident, the other evening, by stepping
On a piece OF broken glass, which inflicted a
severe wound in his foot. It bled very pro-
fusely all night, and late yesterday. The
Doctor dressed the wound himself, and last
evening was in "a more comfortable condi-
tion. We trust that he will experience no
further pain, and be out in brief time.
ARRivED.-isn. Neil Howie and Gso
Heldt, Esq, arrived last night from Virginia
City, alive and in good health. They report
that highly social city as possessing some
dear attractions, and pleasant place in which
spend season.
1000 Dollars ln the Firss Prise
the Helena Money Lottery. Third drawing
February End, 1869. Lottery O0ice opposite
Wells, Fargo 3 CO; s E Main 6En street, ~., A.,
d&w-2t-ian 10
From Boulder.
Mr.. EDITOR Posr:-In spite of myself and
your many clever cautions TO long vinded
correspondents, am forced by natural graft
tude to say kind word for Montana cath
er King. The days are mild and pleasant;
herds of cattle leisurely feed along the hill
sides, and leave their winter supply of numer-
Gus stacks of hay untouched; chickens coutin-
ue to lay though Easter day was nigh;
game in countless numbers range through the
mountains without making their usual change
of location, and even some of our industrious
farmers can their wheat grow before the
seed is sowu, and here would venture to AS
sert, without running the risk of contradic-
tion, that 20 far, We have had the mildest win
ter that was ever known by any man. red.
white, or copper colored, above the line ut Id
degrees of latitude.
The old bar, frequently mentioned has Mt
last changed hands.
Messrs. Stewart and Anderson, "a company
extensively engaged in mining In the Deer
Lodge regions and who according to authen-
tic information were the first who struck n
Pick or set a sluice box in the Territory, pur-
chased NIL the ground, tools. hydraulic and
everything belonging thereto for $4,000.
Messrs. Dave Sletten Peter Wilson, VIM. wills
son and Shirley, who worked these mines for
the last two yearx with q c.,n.tancy, economy,
and with an eye to bIz which no doub; remu-
nerated their honest toll to keep them in quite
comfortable circumstances In the future.
Their succas-ors, M--srs. Stewart and Andsr-
son contemplate To work forty men at their
newly acquired possessions the coming season,
and judging from their reputation both as
miners and business men, we may expect live
ly camp about eight miles above the main
Boulder crossing. Other claim holders in the
old bar begin also to hold up their heads
since this last sale was effected, and in PLAIN
truth, It seems Ia me every one Is giving him
s-lf credit for several thousands to he charged
To the next seasons proceeds. All Is hope
and expectation, M re so than last winter,
though we had good share ot it then, but
they were all quickly buried with Peters
and Bomerxnse Gulch." Peace be to their
ashes.
Mr.. VIM. Mann has taken UP leo acres Of
land between Big and Little Boulder, embra-
cling a beautiful and romantic looking little
lake. about 1870 feet above either stream, we'll
known To the travelling public for Its pictur-
esque appearance.
A very serious accident occurred to-day,
which proved almost fatal to our fellow citi-
son X. Siddall. While riding towards his
home, the horse suddenly fell,as though light
ming struck il on the tender spot, falling on
the left side of its unguarded rider, who fast
ened in the stirup, was trailed almost sense
less for several yards by the now vicious and
infuriated horse, and WAS only saved by the
lucky extraction of his foot from the boot.
Dr, Spencer was called, who after n careful
examination Informed his much distressed
patient that though he MAS suffering greatly
from severe injuries. yet NO ume vss oSoke OF
joint dislocated. lndamato~y symptoms are,
however. manifested By the sufferer. yet IL 10
generally hoped that his life Is not in danger.
A slight pugilistic performance took place
on the road to the lower Boulder. Meesrs.
Quins and Swab were the happy participants
in the noble profession. The former appeared
before the Justice, acknowledge the corn,
paid fine and costs and went his way rejoicing.
Peace and harmony is indeed not the most
prominent feature N Boulder Valley. More
anon from your, GALLON.