Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1870-06-03

we saw the graves of two Chinamcn who
lrozc to death on the 18th of March last.-
Inc sleigh driver broke tic tongue out of his
sleigh, turning it ovcr his horses became
unmanageablc, and before he got them paci-
lied and returned to the wreck, the Chnamcn
had travelled off, lost their way, and were
frozen in the snow, it being six or eight feet
deep. The waters Of the Snake River aud it's
tributaries flow into the Columbia River, in
Orcgon-tho "Webb foot State"
| Leaving Pleasant Valley Station, VIC soon
ascend to the summit Of the divide between
the Columbia River waters and the Missouri
River or Big Muddy, and begin to descend
the eastern slope Of the Rocky Mountains.
Allow us to say, that the coolest and strong
est wind that ever blew upon us, did it lust
hcrc (thc snow was several feet dccp upon
the mountains,) and if the trial, in "Ilsops
Fables between cold Sol" and the "wind,"
had been made here, we think the wind
would have won. We soon reach Red Rock
Creek and valley, the head waters of the JEFF
icrson ltlvcr-a beautiful but barren region,
tue cactus or prichly pear, sage brush and
grease wood abouuding No habitations. oy.
ccpt the stage stations, and perhaps shop,
selling "yallcy tan" ol,as whiskey, sugar
canned fruits and oysters, and mustard. Al
Rcd Rock Station is the junction of the Par
son road and the main stage road To yiroin;.,
City and llclcna-all turnpike or toll roads.
tragedy, arising from these toll roads, was
enacted few days before We passed along
II seems, man by the name Of Murphy was
the owner of the main stage road, and the
county commissioners, of Oneida County, had
determined to reduce his cxorbitant tolls.
Murphy said that he intended to kill them
for it, and that he intended to kill the Shcr
i'll II he interfcred with him, &c. Seeing
the Sheriff. in Malad went up to him and shot
him, the ball only making flesh wound in
the arm, perhaps the Sheriff, being unarmcd
made at Murphy, took the pistol from him,
and shot him. Consequence Murphy is
collecting his toll on that road upon Which no
traveller has "rcturn ticket"
We cross Big Hole, Cor, as Lewis and
Clark, the first pioneers, called it, Wisdom
Rvcr,) then Rcnvnr River head, ut Brynnt,s
Station, and at this station, find good farming
region and plenty of hay, stock, and all the
evidences of civilization, thrift, peace aud
plenty Road running down Beaver Head
River to passia Maria or Sinking Water
down that valley, crossing Wisconsin Creek
we arrive at Moricr's Junction, Polingas
Postollcc, Madison County, Montana Terri.
tory. We entered the Territory about the
time we reached Beaver Head River. TAX
ing, after breakfast tic '.jcrkcy," or hack,
VIC set out with Mcssrs. Metgcl of Nevada
City, and G. II. Peck, Of Omaha, for this
place, first passing Sherman Store and Post
Office, OH Wisconsin Crcck-pretty region,
but generally, along the road, the only thing
IN the shape of vegetation is the cactus, sweet
sage and grass; on the mountains, not far
oft, much dwarf cedar. This section is more
n lnIy tl,n,, H. I 1
prairics, unduating foot hill and general an
pcarance hcing somewhat similar. We should
have said, in the proper place. that at Mori
er's, the roads leading to Highland or Red
Mountain, Rochester and Deer Lodge, inter
sect the stage road &C.
From Sherman we soon enter Alder Guch
near where Alder Greek makes its junction
viii, the Passia Marias or Sinking Water
Creek, and sec the mining fumes, bitches
and many hands at work, principally our &C.
lestal friends. We soon reach Dolby Town,
Nevada City, and two miles more reach this
place, the capital Of the Territory, situated
amongst the hills and mountains, now cover
ed with snow-has about 1000 Inhabitants
The Capitol is not yet put up. Tho city il
pretty lively, has several good hotels, some
fine stores, nc. We had made the run to
this place to see a friend Of our earlier DAYS
Arriving here found he had moved seventy
miles away. We concluded to take the 6
o'clock "jcrkcy," and go back to Moror's
junction. Arrived at Mnrior's 1o3 p m.
distance, thirty milcs-finding q pleasant
place for tho night. At 9 o'clock, p. m.,
took stage for Helena City, passed down the
Jefferson Valley eighteen miles, to Jefferson
Bridge Station-seycral stores and postollice
here. Crossed the river on fine bridge three
hundred feet long, and just here Lewis and
Clark had winter station and fort in their
travels, exploring this county. Old arms
and other relics are still found in this region,
and It's said, a Giving rclic," if such thing
can be, may be seen now, in an old Indian
half breed squaw, claiming paternity under
said Lewis. We soon leave the Jefferson,
cross Fish Creek, beautiful clear stream
We should have mentioned before, that we
passed very near the Silver Star mining re.
! gion and Silver Star cities, along the Jcfer.
son and the works in this region keep the
Jefferson very muddy.
Leaving Fish Creek we pass through the
pYcttiest country We have seen, and our i'm.
| preston is that no landscape has ever been
drawn that can half way equal IT, No con.
ccption can give the most .fcnt idea of it's
beauty the only drawback is the want of
water.
We pass a region called tho Race Paths
level and just now robcing itself in diving
green," and the mountains around covered
with snow, gives an unique and picturesque