The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1870-06-28
HEATWARD HQi
M srtann Territory-fts Great Asrisultursl
Mipsrai, aud Climatic a ayautp q er-I rIl-
Iiant Prospects for the settlers In the
Land n 4 ri 'eseftlnu Nm

liant Prospects for the settlers In the
Land Of tho setting sun. o."
Near the geographical centre Of the North
American continent lies the beauuful and inviting
young Territory Of Montapa-one Of the frirest and
most promising Of all the territories Of the Ameri
can Union. 1t is $50 miles loug from east TO west
aud about 215 miles wide from north TO south. or
this immense area tho Rocky Mountain ranges and
their spurs compose perhaps ono half The other
half may be divided into foothills table and bottom
lands Montana is waterel by greater number Of
LAKES AND RIVERS
than any other State or Territory west Of the Ms.
sssippi. West Of the main range OF the Rocky
Mountains is tho Doer Lodge river, flowing through
a beautiful valley of the same name. The Big and
l. title Dlackfoot, the Mssoula aud Hell Gate rivers
after receiving the waters Of the Bitter Root and
Flat head form Clarks fork Of the Columbia river,
which empties into the Pacific ocean. Fat-head
lake. tho most important Of all the lakes, containing
sn abundant supply Of enc hsl, is In the northwest
part OF tho Territory Its water Is cold, son. nnd
clear. East of tho main range OF the Rocky Noun
tains the country 10 well watered by clear streams
and beautiful rivers. The Gallatn, Madison, and
jefferson rivers how through fertile valleys, sud
unite afty mites east OF Helena TO form tho Mis-.
souri, Tho Missouri river then runs north to
For, Benton, from which point It Is navlgable for
steamboats,.
rms CLIMATE
OF Montana Is most deli shtful-the atmosphere
pure, dry, and exhilaratns There, fever and aguo,
ana diseases inciden, TO damp and ehangeabie ell.
mate, are unknown. The fall OF snow In the valleys
IL not over half that which h. deposited In the Bst
ern States. The mean elevation OF the valleys of tho
Territory ~ not over 1850 feet sbOve the level ofthe
oneiourth Of the territorial may be cassed as
timber LAND,
which is covered by a heavy growth OF white and
yellow pine, mr. and cedar, with cotton and other
soft wood alosg the streams.
COAL, FIRE CLAY, LINE,
and bituminous coal arc found in inexhsus,ib Q
Quantities In all parts OF the Territory. LIc sgd
white limestone and sandstone Of various coiUTs
The most prominent feature In the physical feogra-
ply Is the rentleuess OF the activities aud tho ab.
senee Of sharply projecting volcanic peaks.
rue SOIL
OF Montana is dark vegetable mould and OF great
richness md fertility The subso Is Of light clay,
mixed with sand. The AVERAGE yield of wheat ia %
bushels to tho acre, and from 20 to 100 busaes OF
oats. Potatoes yiuld from $50 TO i0) bushels 10 the
acre. In no portion OF the world arc the facilities for
sTocK.RArsISa
more favorable than in Montana Timothy, bunch,
rainl herd, and other nutritious grasses found
In abundance In the valleys. Tie ranse OF pastnr.
age Tor a number OF years will no II imitnbe Tie
Total larm products OF Montana for 1869 were nearly
ti,0JO.OJl.
GOLD, SILVER, COPPER,
iron. and lead found Abundantly IN nearly every
couaty IN the Territory; also quicksilver aud loat"
tin have been found surcieut t. iustfy the belief in
the existence OF paying veins oi these valuable
There forty gold aud silver quartz mills In
ne Territory. Since 1868 one hnnd'sd DltNon
dollars have been taken from the placer mines OF
Montana They are admitted to be tic richest ever
known. The great cry II for labor II Sufficient
labor can be procured this season. The gold yield. Il
Is estimated by the popular Governor 81 the Terri.
tory, the Hon james NJ. ashley, will 10 5000 900
every aole-oodied man willing TO work can dnd ON
| ployment In Montana this year Ordinary hands
can command - per diem; mechanics command ~ ;
while those who have the ability to take contracts
average SIS.
The Indians In NIL portions Of the Territory are dis
posed To be peaceabe. At all exposed points sui.
rcient number OF troops stationed to guarantee
safety " the settler. The carly completion Of tie
NORTHERN PACIFIC RAILROAD
through the richest lands OF Montana is now con.
| coded laet Ample water power for manufacturing
and mill purposes Ia to be found In every valley
Pioneer lie IN Montana is not what II was In the
| early settlement or the other Western States In
that Territory they have the Telegraph, daily news.
papers, and daily mails In fact, they
as near the great centres Of thought Ia the world as
| though In TIE city OF New York.
wonAS's LABOR
IL in treat demand Good housekeepers command
fl00 month. while ordinary house workers obtain
t16 IL IL said that thousands OF industrious female
| can md good homes and immediate employment at
company OF public spirited citizcns OF the Terri.
tory headed by the Governor nave formed an associa
ton to furnish Information to elgranls from Europe
anu America seeking homes In the West. They
recommend the following
ROUTES TO MONTANA.
First: Pacific Railroad from Omaha TO Corinne
Utah. second: Omaha to SiouN CITY, Iowa. thence TO
Fort Benton. Third: Old California overland trail
rom Missouri river to Bear river, u'ah, and ;hcn
north over stage road TO Montana. Emigrants going
| to Montana by the Missouri river are advised 10
start b. the 10Th Of May,