The avant courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1871-1872, 1872-02-29
NOTES BIZ THE WAY.
Fre,n our TravclsnE Csrrespon1e


ground, and It has such IN exhilarating eff
feet upon our spirits, that we feel as happy
as '.blg sunfiower'' at tire prospect Of ven
turing out doors without the danger of be-
coming an involuntary tenantof Snowy
tomb. The continued presense Of the '.bsau-
tifnl snow" may be source of qualification
to the young bloods who possess the necessa-s
ry means of yolition over its frozen surface,
and who, consequently, are in such favor
with the feminines as to be certain of plea
SAINT company on their trips, but those unfor-l
funates who perform their peregrinaiions
through this vale of tearsno the hurricane.
deck of a cayuse.can certainly be excused If
they tail to see anything very pleasant or
agreeable about it. The pre- alence, for the
last two weeks Of Chinook winds has entirely
denuded the valleys and low ranges of snow.
and uone much to dissipate the fears of some
who were anticipating damage from early
spring freshets. In many OF the mining
camps, i'll consequence of the unexpectedly
early appearance of winter. miners were UNI
able to take the necessary precautionary mea-
sures against early spring floods, and much
anxiety has heen felt in consequence, bntnow
with judicious manage,nentc owners an
make themselves secure from the inroads of
the torrents, and will only have themselves to
blame if they suffer in this respect The mi
ners have already begun to prepare for the
summer campaign, and are feeling good rs
visions Of iplethoric purses rise before their
mental view; already have farmers begun TO
opemtne tool houses, and are busy repairing
and Preparing for agricultural operations
the salons and assembly rooms are deserted;
dancing schoolsare preparing for the summer
vacations; the delights of Terpsichore give
way o the sterGer pursuits of labor; paper
collars are at discount; dancing pumps are
yielding to Brogal s, and patent Rcsilian
high heels to the more homely but useful
.Stoga;" our gallant youths that have been
promenading our social halls with the dignity
of Beau Brummel and the polish OF Chester
field, have discarded the dandy walking cane
| for the pick, shovel and pillow; the 'sadies fair
and maidens gay Y ho have by their beauty
and charming grace contributed so largely to
the enjoyment of the season. are laying aside
their silks, poplins and delanes. and assu-
ming the unpretendng calico, and retiring
from the gaieties of the s'salon de danse'' to
the seeillsion of the Kitchen and he dairy:in
fact, everything denotes active preparation
for the stern conflict in the battle of life with
an energy and an unhinching determination
which speaks highly Of the material Of which
our young eofnmunity is composed, and con-
clusively shows that effelninate as they may
appear in drawing room society, they can
give and take hard knocks in the struggle for
fortune, end that cffeminacy forms no part of
their nature.
There will be large increase in the number
Of farms under cultivation the ensuing sea-
sen for despite the severity of the winter inn
mense quantities of building timber has been
hauled from the mountains, and many miles
Of fence are laying'en new locations, and sur
vey lines for irrigating bitches can be seen in
every direction, betokening tha.fact that con-
idence in the future prosperity Of Montana
is undiminished, and that it will take heavi-
er game of freeze out than has been playad
tnis year to make her inhabitants believe that
she can be surpassed for desirabiity.
) Along the Jefferson River great many new
locations have been made, and this beautiful
valley, hitherto so sparselv settled. will 5 ort-
" rank among the finest of our agricultural
districts. The great want OF the people here
is increased mail facilities, as a great many
of the people have to travel upwards Of TWEEN
ty miles for matter. | understand the people
Of North Boulder have petitions in circulation
looking to the remedy Of this evil by the es-
Enlistment of arollte from the Little Boulder
Basin to the Jefferson River; it il to be hoped
they will be successful id their efforts to this
end, for there are many settlers here almost
cut off from communication with the outside
world at certain seasons of the year
AS we approach honeward we are agreear
bly, surprised to see the marked improvement
in the appearance of stock of all
kinds, ard the superiority of Gallatin County
as IL range for cattle has been fully demonstri-
ted this season, as herds have been driven to
this County IRON all parts ot the country.
Graziers from Jefferson, Lewis and Clarke. |
Madison, and even Beaverhead. have flocked |
to Gallatin County for grass, even as the sons
of Jacob did to Egypt Tor corn, and still tie
feed is good. Although the feeding of 80
many numerous herds must sensibly diminish I
the amount of grass. orr County funds will
be materially increased by the sojourn in our
midst of so many transient stock owners, and
our County; Assessor is ndefatigably working
to that end; therefore; as greenbacks are, to /
say the least. as scarce as grass, the County
will be the gamer. j ss,tes,
The breaking up of the rivers has caused
an overflow on the bottom lands. but ut this
writing no serious damage has resulted from
lie food. ard the only casualties reported are
the carrying away Of the bridge at Hamilton,
and the submersion of a few dwelling houses
to the great discomfort Of their inmates.
The snow Is rapidly disappearing from the
upper end OF the valley. and > few days con-
Iinuance Of the present weather will leave The
ground entirely bare. g ss sss
Extensive preparations for the erection Of
new buildings are being made on East Gala
i'll and Middle Creeks; large quantities OF
lumber are lying all along she valley aud the
mechanics are only awaiting the final break
mig up of winter to commence pl,erations,
md present appearances Indicate that great
is the increase i'll our valley has been slsaEing