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The avant courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1871-1872, 1872-06-13
JAMES GORDON BENNETT.

The distinguished gentleman whose name
heads this article, and who was one Of the
most remarkable and successful Of the journ-
alistic celebrities Of the age, departed This
life at his residence in New York City on the
evening Of the 3lst ult., in the seyenty-first
year of his age. Possessed Of remarkable
intellectual power, IN | in matters of business,
n shrcwd tacfician and manager, he achieved
a position among the ltterateurs Of the age
which it IL the fortune of but few to attain
t.. and by his rare combination of business
talents, and the exercise OF ali indomitablc
energy, he succeeded in placing the New
York iierald, Ut which paper he was for q.
long series of years the general manager. in
II position second to none OF its peers and CO.
temporares. aud establishing for it a reputa-
ton worldwide in extent. His rare intel
lectual powers We're uniinpaired up to his
last illness. and he retained TO the end an ac-
tive interest In public affairs and the events
of the day; and, although lie has fer several
months past, been suffering from paralysis
of tile lower limbs the magnetic influence Of
his powerful brain has ever and anon been
manifesto Il tlrougli tie columns Of the Her
aid whenever any question IF moment or im-
portance agitated the public mind.
Il i value Of his estate is estimated at
$l0.000,000. an evidence that his public spirit
was not only power among men, but a
source Of remuncrat've profit to himself. and
In brqneathing to lis son the Herald and its
magnificent apInrtenances II Is with the pro-
viso, that the structure he has reared and the
business he has established shall not be sold,
The avant courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1871-1872, 1872-06-13
Gen. cranes Ieftersof Acceptance

WAslISGToN, June III.
Hon. 7Aos. Settlss. I,ssidkat National Repnb-
lscan COM sfso,s, IsslI Strenbach, alsd other
Vacc Presidents: I
4 GENTLEMEN: Your .efter of this date, adj
vising me Of the action OF the Convention
held in Philadelphia on the stu ant 9th OF
this month, and OF my unanimous nofnina-
ton for President b. it, is received.
accept the nomination, and through You
return my heartfelt thanks to yeatrs consfItu-
ents for this mark GU their confidence and
support If elected iii November. and pro-
tected bya kind Providence II health and
strength to perform the duties q the high
trust conferred. premise the same Jealous
devotion to the good of the whole people for
the future OF my official lite as shown IN tie
past. Past experience may guide me IN
avoiding mistakes inev table with novices
liz all professions and in all occupations.
When relieved from tile responsibility OF
my present trust by the election OF success
sor, whether at the end OF this term or the
next, hope to leaveto him, as executive. a
country at peace within its own borders; at
peace with outside nations; with acredit at
home and abroad withoutembarrassing ques-
tions to threaten its future prosperity. With
| the expression of a desire to see speedy
healing of all bitterness OF feeling between
nations, parties o. races of citizens. and tie
time when the title OF citizen carries with it
all the protection and privileges totlle lium-
bfest that it does to the most exalted, sub
scribe myself, very respectfully, a5
Your obedient servant,
IT g GRANT
The avant courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1871-1872, 1872-06-13
Indiana Democratic Convention.


NpIANApoLIs, june ~.
There is already i great gathering here 70
attend lhe Democratic State Convention,
which meets here tomorrow. In addition g
the Democratic politicians. there are great
number OF Liberal Republicans here, and =
Joint caucus Is to be held Tonight. with a
view TO arranging the Convention. Thomas
a. Hendricks positively declines the nomi'a-
ton for Governor; ~ g. Kerr and Judge
AIiIlack are now the most prominent candI-
dates. Hendricks will be permanent Chail-
man. Is
The County Democratic Convention adops-
ed BY al, almost unanimous vote, the Repub-
|licans favorable endorsement Of the Cincin-
natl ticket BY State and National Conventions.
Similar action has been taken in nearly ever,
County IN the State where Conventions have
been held. # ss5
The avant courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1871-1872, 1872-06-13
FROM NEW YOR X.

NEW DIRK, June 10.
A London dispatch says: Thursday Min
lister sickles presented the Spanish, Minister
with formal and peremptory demand for
the release of DR.. Howard, and conveying
to the Spanish Government the desire OF the
President that the subject should receive I'M
mediate attention, and that in case OF a re-
fusal to comply the President would take
decisive action iii the matter.
The insurrection in Spain is still alarming.
Bad news has been received from Tarragona,
An immense crowd attended Hanson Place
Baptist Church. in Brooklyn, last evening
to witness the baptism by immersion Of Miss
Smiley, the Quaker preacher. She publicly
renowned Quakerisni, and will hereafter
| preach as an Evangelical Minister.
Yesterday the cigar makers. confectioners
| pastrymen and BARRIERS organized for q strike
/ The weather is very hot to-day.
The parade of Workingmen to-day was ;
Eafailure. It was composed of senli-C ommun
/ lists and large body of Communists, bear
/ ing red flags, held a prominent position i
! the procession.
The HeraId's Washington special says ther
1 is Il failure Of the treaty of Washington so ia
as it relates to the Alabama; that when Fisl
showed the President Schenk' dispatch wit
Granviles note, relative to matters dispos
/ ing of the business by arbitration on the lot
Inst, the President said the only collrs
1 vas to meet the pretentions of the BIRTHS
4 Government in their own language accord
lingly schenk was yesterday instructed t
/ abandon arbitration and state to the BIRTHS
/ Government tina. The United States decline
to join In the application tor adjournment,
moved by Britain. and if the latter desire t
| withdraw from arbitration it must do so will
out asking the consent Of this Government
IF such notice of withdrawal as Graayill
suggests is given, it win be the duty OF tn
/ American Consul to repel it decidedly, bit
in terms OF self respect.
/ Secretary Fish has left Washington for
tonr Of recreation with the President and hi
family, and goes to Long Branch to-day
Secretary Boutwell, has gone to Groton.
The avant courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1871-1872, 1872-06-13
pHILADEEPmIA cesvEsTsos.

We give totlay the .istOf the proceedings
of the Philadelphia Convention, including
the platform upon which the great Presiden-
tial contest of 1872 will be conducted by the
Republican party. The nomination of Gen.
Grant bv This convention was foregone con-
cluslon; consequently no tsiseord married the
proceedings. The balloting for Vice Preside t
atfrst indicated an equal division of sentiment
Between Colfax and wilson; but As soon rs
the tide turned iii favor OF Wilson Il perfect
avalanche ensued, and Wilson was declared
the nominee by aeclalnation. The ticket Is,
perhaps. is strong as any that could have
been put forward by the party, unless it had
nominated men who could have, to some ex-
tent, eonnteracted The Liberal movement
which seems to We daily gaining strength.
The success OF the nominees depends In a
great measure upon the action Of the Nation
al Democratic Conventions; should it make
NJ nomination, but accept Greeley and
Brown. it will propably be the most warmly
contested Prudential election we have had
since the war. with considerable uncertainty
rs to the result
The platform OF the Philadelphia Conyell-
ton will undoubtedly be acceptable to a large
majority OF Republicans. Ii contains many
features Of a commendable character, but
SOME of It's resolutions o nplaining of abuses
which should be corrected do not appear
with good grace, when it starts out with the
proposition that the Republican party has
been in power eleven years. and especially
when We consider that it has been within the
power IT that party to correct such evils at
any tim--particularly during the last tour
years.
The avant courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1871-1872, 1872-06-13
DEER LODGE ITEMS.

From the Independent:
The yield Of the Blackfoot mines will be
greater this year than usual, owing to the
bountifnl supply of water.
| Blackfoot. hitherto one Of the most -four
effects of .Chinese cheap labor Almost
the entire north half of the town is now oe-
cupied by Chinese men and women.
Al man known As '.Dutch Henry. working
| for Bell & kohrs, OH Pilgrim Bar, was Sc
verely injured By the bank eaving upon him
| last Wednesday. DR.. Mitchell was called
and dressed his wounds, which were found
to be Of a painful, although not necessari y
| ot fatal character.
| Harry Richardson and VIM. Park recently
| discovered d ledge of silver ore near tile
Trout mine, ct phillipsburg. It is three feet
| in width and the ore is Of similar quality to
| that found In the Speckled Trout ledge. It
| Is considered one OF the most valuable dis
coyeries made i'll that district. 1t is called
| the Gray Eagle.
/ There are over onet hundred men In and
about Philipsburg at the present time, all OF
whom are engaged in mining or other oeeu-
pations. A level is being run from the Hope
shaft for the St. Louis and III III of4ass4ana Mining
/ co. Estclle e Holland are still sinking =
shaft on the Little EMma ledge. They are
down 50 feet and have fine body Of fire. e
milling ore the entire. distance. The ledge
| is about five feet wide at the bottom of the
| shaft.
1 x 4s gs3
/ Fatal AccIDENT.-Mr. +. T.. Vowel while
engaged in mining en- some hydraulic dig
| gings on Spruce Bar, was suddenly caved on
while in the cut. which being exceedingly
| narrow and steep. afforded no chance for the
unfortunate man to escape. When the dirt
was removed, which was but short time
after the accident, the body was fitted to the
bank. He was horribly mangled about the
head, The entire mass of dirt and boulders
having crushed it out Of all shape-he was
but little bruised in any other part of his
bady. Mr.. Vowel was q young man well
respected for his industrious and social quail
tiles, having resided IN the community for
tln last seven years. Tie W.s buried May
3lst, The funeral services were conducted
BY Rev. Thos. Flowers, pastor Of tile d. T..
Church at Diamond City.
From the New Northwest:
| a Deer Lodge genius has invented spring
whee1barrow. Ii only needs one improve
ment now, that's to load and dump ITSELF
The Imperial Co at Philipsbnrg WAS to-
begin crushing In the SE. 4. & Nj. N. Co.'S,
mill OH wednesday. The Company has eighty
tons Of ore roasted ready Tor use.
The swelling Ut the Cottonwood and Deer
Lodge creeks, which few days ago threat
ened modification toproperty owners. has
Seen reduced without serious injury.
Lieut.. G. A. Woodruff Of tho Til. Inf. .yisI-
ted Deer Lodge gu Tuesday, in search OF
Curpotal Green, who deserted from Fort
Shaw, taking 4 mule and 81 900. lie was.
rot however green enough, ald The Lieu.
returned rsa Cadpttes pass.
1honfis. CotutSWorth, convicted Of man
slaughter iii LEXIS and Clark count Tor kill
& No ..augiiils, On Ten Mile last summer.
snd sentenced 10 two years Imprisonment Iii
the Prnitentiary WIS parloned BY the Cor
ernor ami disnlla rgoa Monday, juno 33l.
The avant courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1871-1872, 1872-06-13
FROM WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON, June 10.
Both Houses agreed to extend the session
uatil G o'clock this evening. Ultra Republic
cans used all efforts to defeat the postpone
nent.
The President has been at the Capital all
morning, examining and signing bills tie
had a proclamation already prepared con-
yening an extra session OF Congress at halt
past twelve to-day, in case sundry civil ex-
pense appropriation bills had not passed by
II o'clock, or time of Adjournment extended.
The Conference committee on the Omni-
bus Appropriation bill is again in session,
and it is expected il will recommend separ-
ate votes by the House on the Senate amend
ments, which will probably result in the
rejection Of tile Enfortenle bill amendment
and final adjournment this evening.
WASHINGTON, May 18th.
sThe minority reported the New York Gus
tom House investigating committee, submit
ted to the Senate yesterday, dissents entirely
from the views OF the majority, and adduces
Testimony to prove ihatltlle excessive exter-
lions under the general order of business
after it became monopoly in the hands of
Teet and Stocking we're such that. under the
administration Of Murphy, it was mor-
strous abuse and scandalons system of rob
berry The report, at great length, finds all
the charges upon which the investigation
was founded true, and closes by stating that
no department of tile New York Custom
House free from the faint Of demoraliza-
ton taltailetl by the rule Of Murphy, and the.
utter tmfitness and incompetency ofstilose
placed In high places IN civil government.
The avant courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1871-1872, 1872-06-13

1THE RNnRs. From ssne gentlemen just
arrived fre,n The jefferson valley va learn
thar the Parsons bridge across the Jefferson
River, ola The Virginia aud Heiena rpatl, il
IN very precario.ls condItiSn. cnv of The
laeut elts having Teen washed AWAY, max
Ing Ii exceedingly stsisatc tor teams u cross.
ii il reported that other bridges ase also III
very unsafe condition but that measures ne
being ftkcn hi save tlitia.
The avant courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1871-1872, 1872-06-13

We learn by private letter that Mr.. Cav
anaugh left New York OH the 9th inst, for
Helena. We presume that, upon his ARRIVAL.
he vii. open tle campaign Oh the Democrat
ic side. So far, no direct move has been
made by the many aspirants for Congress-
ional honors. but We opine that the advent
of the rrepressible Cayallaugh LII the arena
will be the signal for i general outconina- Of
candidates. We lia' e had the opportunity,
during the past few weeks. of ascartainiug
that many OF the ,lnterritied long for the
honors and perauisites Of the Delegateship.
From the best information we can gain. Mr..
Word. Of Madison. stands the best chancemp
TO the present tine, and will probably go
into the convention with larger number of
votes than any other candidate. We under
stand that the West-sders are divided be-
tween Mitchell and Dixon, and fire Denoc-
racy of Lewis and Clarke have about four
candidates 10 divide the honors among. all
ot whom possess more or less Strength
What strength Mr.. Cavanaugll has in tile
purity Il uncertain, bur we are DC opinion.
that .-lionest James las been Z hid Oh tile
shelf " BY the Democracy Of Montana. I'M
DIR tile: present aspect of affairs. ii will only
require little Mirr-pnliing and pressure Of
the claims OF Mr.. Weird to secure his nonl-
lnatiui.
What oar Republicans friends are doing we
arr. mol advised. There Goes not appear To be
Us much Congress q Id Thinner hi fheislstiilSs
As iii the Democratic parts AT least not lis
many aspirants have appeared on the surface
Mr.. Cagett Iias faithfully aud insllistrIoasly
represented Ills constituents, and has been
trne ID itis party. He will probably be re-
nominated.
The Democratic convention. composed of
sixiy-1igilt delegates. af which Gallatin
county Il entitled 10 six. will BE- held Ill
Deer Lodge City, July lsf.
The Republican convention. composed If
fifty-four, 0f which Galiatin has four, will
be neld iii IIeIria. oil the Bird Of July.
PReF. IIApps,ss ksnolsr. 80 Ne !eariI from
the Congressional Globe VI the 18th uif..l
flat i ts,tciflelli resolution passed both
Houses tuEl,ri.lt 100 eopiss Of Prot. Hay
den i rsppsa. inrla.li 4 illc lelioastone sa1-|
sey.
The avant courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1871-1872, 1872-06-13
Thrt Cernmiteec Heard From.

Inanswef TO theiinqliry of East Gallatin,''
III will say as Chairman Of the Committee re-
ferred %. that the report was ordered to be
made at tie October term of District Court for
Gallatin County, and II sufficient evidence can
be collected it will be made III full at that
time, il not further time will be asked.
G.. ca. HOLLOWAY.
The avant courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1871-1872, 1872-06-13
MIssOULA COUNTY ITEMS.

From the Pioneer of the LIST inst:
Jack Demars, the iliustrious merchant
prince of FrenehtoWn, has a band Of 500 cattle
on the road, which he expects will reach here
III very short time.
Whit repairing the Marshall grade in the
canyon. Mr.. J. w. G. Campbell Tell from 4
wagon in such an unfortunate manner as to
dislocate his shoulder, causing also a fracture
Of one OF the bones comprising the shoulder.
We heard from good authority, tnatan old
and experienced quartz miner found rich
quartz lode in the neighborhooa OF Ffencl.-
town.
NJ. D. Fulksrson OF 5tsvensville, has been
appointed administrator Of the estate of the
! ate deceased, Louis Caro-.
Mes<rs. MeWhirk & .MrEwen, have with
commendahle haste replaced their lost terry
boat by d new one OF somewhat larger pro-
portions, which they located a little above the
former place. Its thought to be more secure
now since the current is equally divided
there. @
Mining III Cedar Creek promises to be an
entire success this summer. Water will be
plenty till late inthe fall. and there are miners
enough 70 take the best advantages Of the am
usual facilities offered by nature this season.
Messrs. r. Foley Il Go. have their extern
siye ditch almost completed; next week
enough water will be running in it to supplp
from 8 to 10 ranches with the most indispen-
sibie of agricultural neces sities. This conn
mendable enterprise will, we hear, soon be
followed BIZ other farmers in our neighbor-
hood similarly situated.
Col. T. NJ. Black, the leading merchant and
capitalist Of Montana, q gentleman whose
enterprise and liberal public spirit has con-
trIbntea very largely toward the develops
ment.and prosperity Or that Territory. arrived
III Washington from the West day or two
since, and is Stopping At the Ebbitt. From
what we may judge Of the signs Of the times
In that direction, Col. Black, il he can be
persuaded to accept, is likely to be the choice
OF large portion oi his felloW-citizens fer
The Congressional Delegatorial honors, which
are to be the chief item ID the political con-
test Of this season III hts Territory. No one
who knows the Colonel will question the
wisdom of his selection for such honors.-
National Republican.
The avant courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1871-1872, 1872-06-13

iIpri. n. r. Langford, superintendent Of
the National Park, arrived on the Overland
laSf night. ana will remain il Helena q week
Or ten days. He will then proceed 20 the
Yellowstone Basin where he will stay about
three months, and from thence I'd the States
agilin. We acknowledge the compliment of
j call from Mr.. LangIofa, when We are
pleased to say, is ii exceIlo1it healtn.-Her-
I'D,
AGaIeuITuRA1. u AIR. We have received
tn b ennFun list. rules and regulations of
the Montana Agricultural and Mineral Asso.
ciaflnn, announcing that the commencement
Ill their third annual fair will take plaee iii
Hrleua oIi the 23TsI Of September next. Tha.
programme Md arrangements arc eomplett
Iin every detail, snd Il carried out, cannot fsil
To ensure success,
Tns blessing 81 this life are not ttnenaalIy
distributed, - some oppose them 10 be.
For instance. many i felIow aSilila alaeaa.1
mend has ipssst sIngsf
The avant courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1871-1872, 1872-06-13

Reported FOR the Avar,t Courier,
UNITED STA ES.

NJ ". q. TELEGRAPH eo.--cHAs u. KIsa. orEfsA q
The avant courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1871-1872, 1872-06-13
Taylor's Celebrated Rakes.

And all sorts Of Farming Tools. from Garden Hoe
to Steam Threshing Machine, of the most approved
styles and the best qualities and manufacture
and having superior facilities in the purchase and
importation Of these machines and implements, We
are prepared to offer such decided advantages TO lie
purchaser obtain owhele else in this Ter
ritory. As usual, we will have braneh houses, ns
Agencies, ut hi the principal towns in the Tell,
tory where farmers can obtain any extras for Ina
5ehinery sold BY us.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1872-04-04

~ - - s
Col. John W. Forney the independent
editor, who recently resigned! the office
of collector at Philadelphia, that he
might be free to utter his sentiments
without the imputation Of being inhuenc :
ed by personal interest, said, in a speech
March 8: ~
L elieve that Gen. Grants renomi-
nation is inevitable. [ know Of no Re-
publican in this city or state, whatever
his views may be on other questions, who
is against Grant 1 believe his re-elec-
ton essential to the preservation of the
Union, When I read the proceedings Of
those investigating committees | feel
like opposing to their silly..statements
and prejudices the great historical facts
of his military aud civic record Then l
remember Grant as the man who saved
my country and yours. rcmember how
he seized our cause when it was sinking,
almost for the last time, and bore it to
victory. remember how he abstained
from the Presidency until twas forced
upon him, and that but for him, III 1865
we should have been defeated, even by
SeymourSand Blair
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1872-04-04
ST LorIs IN DANGER i

ST.. Louis IN DANGER In conse-
qucnce of the grounding Of a field of heavy
ice, covering over twenty FIVE hu4ired
acres in extent. upon bar in the Miss;s-
sippi, at St. Louis, tha current of the
river has been changed. anl thrown to
the east side and new channel is rap
idly cutting out way which threatens
to take in It's way large section of bot
tom land just below BrooklyR.. and to
carry away portion of Bloody, Island
also. The grand result Of this is, or soon
will be. that all that portion nf St Louis
bet~een the elevator and the new wa
ter wcrss Is nos virtually without prac-
ticahle landing for the ordinary wants of
commerce, except in case of very high
water, and with prospect that unless
the current is soon changed back by arti.
fetal means, the lower part Of tho city
will be in similar predicament,i in which
case St. Louis will fnd herself on the
wrong side of the Mississippi Scientific
1meT1c1u,
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1872-04-04
syPpOsEwE DID.

The Arms Investigation by Congress
affords very little comfort to either the
Democrats or soreheads. For, admitting
the fact that small arms were delivered to
purchasers for France, it does not follow
that there was any violation of neutrality.
The sales were open and above board,
aud well known to Baron Gerolt, the
Prussian minister. at Washington, who
made no protest. Gen. Spinner. who
was in Europe at the time, says that the
fact of sales was known 20 Bismark, who
declined to purchase the same, arms for
the reason that it was cheaper to let the
French buy them and then deliver them
up to the Prrssians afterwards, as they
did their own Chassepots. Such sales
have never been considered a violation of
the laws of nations, as was fully proved
in the able speech of Matt. Carpenter
who was the first Senator to take the
proper high grou,.d on the Question:
But if Prussia failed to. protest. what
Ntioii CC VI titC 1Sifd
tors, who, for political purposes only, en-
deavor to place. their government in i
false position among the nations of the
/ earth? -.--.- u
Brave words and able speeches are M
| compensation for lack of patriotism. :
Not even the Democracy. with all their
desire to make party e:pital, haye wish
ed or desired to attempt it-at the sacrifice
of National honor. 1t remained for a
triumYirate of conspirators in the Senate
to peril their own honor and that of their
own country in the inglorious attempt.
The verdict of the whole people has been
declared by the only State which has
spoken-New II a m h re- Ostk;osI
Northeastern.