The Montana post., 1869-03-26

With the composing anu press rooms OF tne Il
Daily Posr, desire US to express to Mr.. c. ID. /
Sullivan and Mr.. Caspar Spangler, of the st. |
Louis Hotel. their thanks for the sumptuous
lunch sent to them on the night of the FenIan
Ball supper. They not only qualifed to
enjoy the delicacies fornished, but they are
capable of approaching the kindness and
which prompted this generous
spread"
HELENA FIRE Co. No. I've are
requested to state that all members of this
Company are requested to meet at the Pro-
bate Court Room, old PosT building, this
evening at u o'clock. The attendance of
each member is urged as business of impor-
tance will be transacted.
PERsoNAL.-Col. ]. j. Hull arrived by
last coach from Virginia. Gov. PoIlinger
also put in an appearance. DR.. Atkinson ar
rived from Fort Ellis, where he has been for
some time on Indian business.
HELENA CoMMANDARY No. 2 will
meer on next Tuesday evening at their rooms
for the transaction of important business.
Az invitation is extended TO ali SIR Knights
to attend.
BLoCKADE.-Mr. Sabin informs US
that adyices from Salt Lake state that it is
thought the snow blockade on the railroad has
been removed, but nothing positive is known.
MAIL.-The coach tonight will bring
in six sacks of letter mail, besides the papers.
Mondays coach is also heavily loaded with
mail.
From Mondays Daily.
GENERoUs.-It seems that Travis
Bros, appreciating the energy and untiring
perseverance of Capt. Robert Parkinson in
developing his lode at Unionville in the
face of many obstacles, manifested that ap-
probation by presenting him with handsome
carriage valued at $3.50, and they agree to
present to any man who during the present
year shall develope a lode to the same extent
as Mr.. Parkinson has to the present time,
team worth 81 900. This is the first instance
that has come to our notice where public
spirit and generosity has characterized appre-
ciation. We often hear citizens say that this
or that individual is entitled to great credit
for developing lodes, and his efforts should
be properly appreciated, but il stops just
there and take no tangible form. This evil
dence of public spirit and munifcence on the
part of Travis & Bros, though nothing new
to them, is exceedingly commeniaDle and
it is an example that should be followed by
other instances of the kind on the part of our
business men who profit through the untiring
labors of poor prospectors and by the de
yelopment of lodes.
CRY PHOTOGRAPH GALLERY.-We
call the attention of our readers to the ad-
vertisement, which appears in this mornings
issue, touching this establishment,welk known
to our citizens, as the Art Gallery of Hell
ena. Mr.. Douglass had by experience, skill.
and attention to business established high
reputation for the City Photograph Gallery,
and his successor is well worthy and quail
fed to assume the business. Mr.. Train has
purchased the entire establishment, and hence
forth will devote his entire time and atten-
ton to that portion of the public desiring a
irst-class and correct "fac simile." He was
educated to the profession, enjoys a large
experience, and a constant practice in the
art, and being a gentleman of fine artistic
taste, possessing n thorough knowledge of
the business, we can confidently recommend
him TO the public as being a true Photo
graphic Artist. He will pay particular at
tention to taking pictures of children and
street views. It is needless to say that views
of all kinds and sizes, not only of Montana,
but of the entire West, can be seen and
purchased at his gallery. For further par
ticulars reference is made to the advertise
ment.
FIRE MEETING.-A few hardy citi~
gems gathered at the Probate Court room on
Saturday evening to discuss the means of or
canning fire company. The meeting was
not what might be called a success-as moth
ing was done The arrogant boast of some
of the millIonaires of our city, that when the
money is raised there will be men ever willing
and glad to form companies and work at fires
does not seem to be realized. Men who have
no great wealth sometimes are so unreasona-
BILE as to regard their services and assistances
as not being beggars- We hope to see some
interest manifested by our citizens in this
matter, and as the meeting was adjourned un-
til this evening at the same place we hope
there will be a full attendance and some def
mite action taken in regard to subject which
is of the utmost importance to our entire peo-
pie.
poNEaNMENT rhElGHT.-"e learn
from private sources that Simms Buffenger,
of Sc. Louis, have received the contract for
transporting the entire government freight to
all points on the Missouri River and the
mountains during the coming season. Both
of these gentlemen are old and experienced
steamboat men, and are possessed of immense
capital. Capt. Simms is well known In ouI
territory, having been engaged in steamboat
ing to Benton. Capt. John Bu6enger is
President of the Atlantic and Mississippi
Steamboat Line. and is known Throughout,
the west as one of the leading steamboat
men of the country. They have capacity on
their boats and facilities for engaging q large
quantity of private freight, and expect to
give through bills of lading TO Helena from
st. Louis and other ports We are not sd-
xised as 20 their rates. but we are assured they