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The avant courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1871-1872, 1872-04-04
ARE WE TO HAVE ANOTHER
INDIAN RAIDs

The signal success Gf tire bold raid Of Il q
Sioux into tlle GaHaiin Valley last summer,
together with the fact that they have not
been in any way punished, although they
communicative Precious murders. and ran
of over hundred head of stock. ;,as, In all
probability. had the effect cf making the red
devils believe that We are 1T tile IL mercy
whenever they feel disposed 10 come over
The range to murder ami piHnsier and it is
more than likely that they have already SET
tied the p.eiiniinarits Of another expedition
during the coming summer. Under these
circumstances the question which forces it.
self OH the consideration of who have fire.
sides TO protect is-Wiat shall We do for Sc
curity! Shall we again, a. au times past,
abandon our hoiiiestcads and flee from the
threatened danger; tlus sacrificing the fruits
and horcs Of years Of hard toll am, expen-
diturc Of capital? We ansmer--and III our
opinion there is but one answer to be given
-'Self-proteetion is the first law of nature"
The hcaElless ncglect and supneneas of the
general government in the past warns us not
to rely upon it to any great cxte,t in the flu
ture. Tile hamilialing fact .ares as in the
face that notwithstanding the boasting
OF Fourth OF July orators, and the solemn
assurances OF grave state papers that the pro-
lection uf the Republic follows her citizens
through at the civilized globe, the govern
ineiit either dare not, or will not protect her
citizens while extending the boundaries of
civilization within its own Immediate iuris-
dictiot. We mast protect ouysstces, for in
that lies our only hope of security AL
though Colonel Eugene Baker is the tried
aud true friend of the frontiersmall, as he has |
proved through years Of border. service, YET
with the landf-l Troops at his disposal he
IN comparatively powerless. A Home Guard
10 what is .ieeded-eyery member of which
should be supplied with a No. L. repeating
rifle and an abundance of ammunition. and |
Should be in readiness to mount the saddle at
moments warning. Experienced scouts
should be sent out as soon as the grass is I
high enough to snbsist Ill,lian ponies, and |
be kept on duty all summer. We have been
informed that two experienced mountain
rangers, and Indian ii .itcrs-StcW j Blu |
cllalan and jack Bean. wio.are fam liar with |
every Indian trail in the couiitry-IlaYe offer
ed their services as scouts, and should be en-
gagged. Officers Of the guard should be I
elected. and every preparation made to fol-
tom Immediately the next Indian raiders who
venture into our valley. and ltlict such sum
mary and condign punishment upon them
that will prove Il lesson 10 them that we are
able to profecy ourselves, and ayenge all dep
relations they may commit. lat mass
meeting be called and the matter be attended
Ia at once.
The avant courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1871-1872, 1872-04-04
FROM GAsLATIN CITY.

GALLATfH CITY. N. +, March 31st, 1872.
To the Editor Of Apant Courier. t
1 No little anxiety is felt by the people in
this section about The Indians, and already!
many Of the families. who are living in ex-
posed situations, are making preparations to
move into tewn. The fear OF another raid
is not confined TO enc or two persons, butt
seems to be universal and everybody thinks
that if the raid is repeated it will be on 4 very
extensive scale; but they viii find Us in some
measure ready for them, as there has been Al
Company organized in the last few days, to
be ready at n moments warning. to take the
field against Sioux. Crows, or any other In
dams who may disturb the peace or run off
The stock in this vicinity. :
Hearing Of the discoveries Of others In the
Quartz Iines quite a number of persons have
been violently attacked withstf,e prospecting
fever. and nothing win cure them bit a trip
to the mountains to try their luck picking up
rock.
Y Aiken's Hotel has been altered very much
for the better lately, by the addition Of anew
wing, and by having the. older portion OF the
house raised a few feet and shingled. M
There is to be a grand race here on the 18th
prox. over the Fair Grouud Track the race
Is to be open to All horses not over fourteen
andone half hands high owned in the county !.
the, entrance lee is fixed Ut S25. The purse
TO be run for Is given by. the citizens two
thirds Of the money is to 60 to the first horse,
one third to the second. and the third is to
save its entrance money. Il Is expected that
this viii prove to. be one OF the best races Of
the season.. 81 s.Ea
The Northern sky has been Illuminated
sevcrstl nights last week BY magnificent dis
plays oil tile Ailrora Boredsss, and even now
The strra,lers and ribbons of light, are Hash
ing III the Heavens. alternately appearing
aal dlsapneafiak II A sublimsly beautiful
manner: e $50 s
Y The first linen coat and straw hat made their
appearance oil The street today, and &C.
casionesl pTolbnnd sensatioas and several
anxious calls on the aasrch nts for Summer
clothing; but though Marcel Winds are
now over, April showers win cause ns to-
cling 10 the heavy clothing 81 winter for
some time yet, is the opinion Of
i'd ia sEsa sEsR ~ II Is
The avant courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1871-1872, 1872-04-04

LOCATION OF THE NORTH PAcIFIc. Several
parties, yesterday, claimed to have reliable
adyices from Washington, stating that the
Board OF Directors of the North Pacific Rail-
road had agreed upon their line through this
Territory that the route would be up the
Yellowstone, and via the Bozeman Pass, and
up the Jefferson, and the Deer Lodge Pass.
It was stated III one letter received from a
citizen, hat he had received. intel igepce from
what he deemed reliable sources, that the
lands along this line would be withdraw,
from market in thirty days. II this be So,
Helena will have to stir her stumps and build
a branch road, AS well as to secure early com
nection with the Union and Central Pacific
Roads. = Helena Gazette. IS 81 ~. '1''
The avant courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1871-1872, 1872-04-04
WE'LL ENDORSED yy0RTHY
OF ENDORSEMENT.

Some influential friends Of II. II. Mcguire,
Esq, of this place, hearing hin express the
wish to obtain Il Land Agency in Eastern
Montana from tile Northern Pacific Railros
Company. have drafted 4 strong endorsement
of his qualifications for u position Of that
kind, all the PROMINENT business mel Of
Bozemaii chcerfuily signing it. The name
oi ali the responsible citizens Of Gallafin
county might be procured endorsing Mack
drcds OF influential gentlemen in all parts OF
Montana. We think It would be impossible
for the Company to find = man better quail
fled TO act as Land Agent for them in East
ern Montana, than our old editorial friend
I'll. y. Mcguire. No one better understands tile
resources Of the country than he, and no one
has done mare, II ~ much, towards bringing
them before the world and encouraging their
development. Having made the real estate
business a speciality tor the last eighteen
mouths, he is as well acquainted with all
parts Of the valley as half our ranchmen are
with their own stock ranges. lie has spared
neither time nor money III acquiring this
comprehensive knowledge. Az the field
notes Of tile Government survey give very
inadequate. if not actually inaccurate, infor-
nation regarding tic character Of soil, tim
Der belts, water-courses, ctc., In GaIlatin
County, Mr.. Mcguire has, at his priya te
expense, made up for the Incompetence of
the official plats,, so that now lis patrons
have only to designate section. township aid.
range, and he can tel. them all about The
land described, and his knowledge of tile
country to the eastward is scarce
ly less detailed and reliable. When tile gey-
sers and great fills still had existence only
IN the doubtful campfire stories III trappers.
ne was telling the world Of tbs extent and
Fertility OF the Yellowstone valley through
MS admirable letters to the press of the east
Ind west, OF st. Louis and San francisco.
y the facs Of these well-knoa ii facts We
Ihink Mack has q sort Of equitable elaim to
Inc position Of Land A gent for the N. q. II. II.
u Eastern Montana. We are confident the
Land ipmissionero Of tile Company "a ill,ot
1estow it on one more competent. in al IL
'pects. or whose appointment would give
greater satisfaction to all classes of our eiti-
lens. We hope the written request tor his
appointment will receive that consideration
which its respectable signatures entitle It to.
The avant courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1871-1872, 1872-04-04

Commissioners will collapse when fsie grant
petitions present themselves,
" q had two freiglfers brought il town on
FrilaT from Indian esfrels, as prisoners, they
were caught scElping gold ont ! Mr.. Fields
slsIiccss they were innocent pii1si,s.s and
Me,v .tlasiIspicisus Of any wrong. they
wee arraigned before tine Justice Court
charged with grant larceny. There being no
evidence toconYict them. the Justice gravely
ssnol.nced he waylld line them ise dollars,
aud costs. What he fined tiissn for Il vet u
question which no one can solve.
r-rs
The avant courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1871-1872, 1872-04-04

RADERsBuRG, April LIST. 1871.

RADERsBuRG, April LIST. 1871 III
Editsr Arant Courier:
In the point of livcliness we are sure that
very few places in thes Territory will snrpass
Radersbnrg Just now. The chloride fever
has by no means abated, butOn the other
hand it is spreading to other towns and cpun-
ties. andis bringing among us many strangers
Mr.. Nye, the first discoverer OF silver quartz
in this section. las, wesare Informed, made a
disposition Of his interest ii. the lead which
up TO this time has been the centre Of attrac-
ton, but upon what terms we have been I'M
able to learn, but we think that parties at
Helena have the controlling interest therein.
Prospectors are still abundant III these parts.
A s.pilgrim" who recently arrived in town.
upon hearing something said about ..chlo-
ride fever said he Thought there must, be a
deal ot sickness III these parts, as he seen
several fellows digging graves along the
road.
Well, when we pass from the ssciloride'
country to Keatingyille, we find the people
none the less active, anxious and hopeful,
on every side you lind large piles Of ore
awaiting it's time to be crushed. Keating &
Blacker started their mill last week. and
everything is moving lively. Judge Clancy's
mill is expected to start up every day, and we
have the pleasure OF seeing tho youthful
form Of the Judge himself perambnlating
our streets now. Well that is what | know
abous mining have not gone into the min
ntil, r leave that TO- abler hands -to the
graphic pen Of Capt Wright, who honored
us with his presence last week. The Capt.
and Judge Murphy spent one day with us,
most Of which think was devoted to making
an examination of our town; from here they
went 10 Helena. Come again. Ssf S.
Now I will tell you something about our
internal improvements. Nearly everybody
i'll town VII hasn't home Is trying to build
one. and those who have one are renodeling.
Among those who are remodeling we see
Mr.. Wells, the efficient and popular County
Clerk, Frank thinks lie las lived long enough
under ground, 50 he has placed bis house on
stilts7-a very great Improvement we think.
MI. Warner, one of our e,,tarprising citizens,
has built i very large billiard HALL which
We propose 20 dedicate on FRIDAY nigh. BY
having fashionable ball. But ne must not
forget to mention other Improvements /; there
are Two other massive structures which have
lifted their heads III solitary grandeur. these
are erected BIZ q gentleman OF enterprise, and
are about sx10 they have occasioned 4 great
deal M comment; one ri them has even called
forth Tie plaudits Of the Helena Herald-lhat
n.
The avant courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1871-1872, 1872-04-04
IMPORTANT DECISION or JUDGE
zEzsHS WADE. 50

r. s = ;
Ills Honor Chief Justice Wade, upon de-
mtrrer III the case Of Bernard Collins, q.
Wall and E. blaine Walkers VS.. Jesse F. Iay-
Tor, j. G. Smith and George Cleveland, has
decided an important question, involving the
constil utionality. of the act OF the late Legls-
latiye Assembly regulating easements, drain
age, ETC., in mines. The defendants owned
= placer mine between two placer mines Of
the plaintiffs. The plaintiffs found it neees-
sary to have a drain tllrong hdefendants'
niue. which defendants refused; whereupon
the plaintiffs filsd a bill to compel such ease
ment, on payment Of damages. On demurrer,
1t was claimed that the act of the Legislature
was unconstitutional. as tt king private prop
erty for private use. The Court held that the
United States in granting titles to mines OF
gold and silver, placer and lode) had reserved
rights OF drainage for other mines ont of the
grant, and had remitted their regulation to
the Territorial Legislature, and that the act
OF the Territory was valid. The question is
one of great practical Importance, and Illus
trates how carefully in granting mines the
general Government has been to protect the
rights of all. Col. Sanders and T. J. Lowry
argued the case for the plaintiffs, and w. r.
Chadwick and Warren Toole for the de-
PENDANTS Herald. Ft
The avant courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1871-1872, 1872-04-04
FROM CONNECTICUT.

HARTFORD, April /. n
Voting is proceeding sery quietly; the ex-
citement Is much less than usual. At ~
o'clock the Republicans are considerably
ahead according to the check lists. The
Democrats arg not working with half their,
usual zeal, even IN strong Democratic wards.
Appearances are that the Republicans will
carry majority of the city government. IL
The avant courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1871-1872, 1872-04-04
THE N. r. II. II. LOCATED.

Authentic intelligence has been transmits
te,l to us that the Directors of tile NORTH
Pacific Kali Road have come to final deter
mInation with regard to the route over which
they will construct this great trails-continen-
tai highway. The road, us our information
states, will, after crossing the Missouri River,
coaie mp the Yellowstone Valley, crossing tile
range at the BoZeinan Pass, thence down tile
Gallatin Valle3 and up the Jefferson, and
crossing tho mall Rocky Mountain Range
either by the Pipestonc or Deer Lodge Pass,
probably tic latter, thence following the
course OF tie Deer Lodge, Hcllgate and Bit
Ter Root Valleys on its way to the Pacific.
Although not strictly official, tAe source
from which olir information ii derived leaves
no doubt of its reliability, and our people
May now look forward with certa intv TO the
early realization of their anticipations of
being connected with tue Eastern States BY
All uiibrokcn chain of railroad cummntlica-
ton.
Without entering into ehinlerical specula-
TONS on the distant future, we have abundant
cause TOR qualification ut this intelligence, in
through our Territory, placing Us in comnlu-
aicstion with the Eastern and Westerns
coasts, will largely increase our facilities for
developing the almost unlimited agricultural
and mineral resources by which we are sur
rounded, and aid la establishing Montana in
that proud position III tile sisterhood Of the
States to which she aspircs, and to which her
inportance AS a wealih-proeucing regien so
justly e.i.itles her. Astounding IN uildeyel-
soped mineral wealth--pcrmaneilti in character
aLd ilil.ntable IN extent with. mines Of pre-
.clops metal, only awaiting the transportation
of the necessary machinery To extract their
iacxllaustible tre;lsur. S coal minesiyieldiGg
beds af fuel equal, if not superior. to any yet
discover d on tile continent; a rich, produce
live soil, capable or tile highest degree oil
cultiva ion. awaiting the coming Of the ll;,r-
Aky EN- graft farmer To cause 1t TO bring forth
the life-giying esEeals water aud timber In
abundance: In fact. all the clements neeessa-
lry 10 make her lat only a sclt-supporting
region. but valuable and important conrri-
butor to tse Wealtk Ut tue whole world are
TO be found within, heT EDits. and the intro
luctioi, of tue lpeans Of iaeilc co,li,nnnica-
zion and commerce with flse "outcr world
evil hare such M effect il Fastening the de-
wclopmeIlr thersof aid condaes so largely
30 the benefit OF the Territory w. whole.
dtat the question Of few miles 81 difference
in IT'S locality sillks inSa comparative insight
dcancr agaiilst ihe great general Geul TO be
derived theretrem. As = city. Eoze,nan
WI necessarily share largely II tise heletjts1
at tin. eonstructisil. and wceougratulals cur
citizens on their respects ri ceiling iaar
sxilroad, aud the Company ottthe xixdDls
s1ey have manifested iii selecting 4 70 tie 81
SeJrablr ~ eyery respect. g..ss
DR.. 1.iebcr has n new story of Washington 4
The avant courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1871-1872, 1872-04-04
FROM NEW JERSEY. !. $50. g

a ~ 9@91 NEWARK, April I.
The dwelling house OF John Giyngs, at
Rockway, was burned yesterday. His wife
and three children persisted in the flames.
Trhe wires have been down between here
and Helena the past TIVE days, which accounts
for the ,meagre appearance Of our Geographic
columns.
The avant courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1871-1872, 1872-04-04

Or, Liebcr has a new story of Washington
coming 10 him from France through Lab
ouloyc. that il NOT trdc deserves to DO. jed
frsoi ole day visited Washington. and aulI
A. jefferson Was OF FMAeh views and ideas
ci politics and everything eise. he zealolly
attsekHG The system OF two heaases 0f Coil-4
9rrss. Esiieral Washington replied that
Jefferson was p,nch better iniuyaNed tllan
hinseif upon sncli topics. but that Dc him
aelf YDuId adhere 10 ills experiences of En-
xiish and American Hst0ry. = gu. Jour
I'll, said tils General, hays. proved tle
relIenc~ Of ta0 house, this very Ilsopaeut. :
1I,'' said Jefferson. ,.h0M Is Thai? a IN
J,4fs. fel,jieI tie heroic sage. poured your
hor ten from the cup Into the saucer 70 cool
ii. II u sbx samn thing wssdeslrc of the two
Ii. lises. 4 alss s5sisa sssssa
The avant courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1871-1872, 1872-04-04
cox GREssIoNAL PROCEEDINGS.

GUN GA1E4GGAVxNMAAA AeO NAkTe
WASHINGTON, April /.
~ SENATE. Merton offered d resolution
directing the Secretary IS War to make re-
port concerning the system of the eixht-hour
law in the armory at Springfield compared
with tlle former system OF tell hours An
amend nnent to include the Rock Island ar
aaory was accepted, and tile 4 resolution
adopted. si7 ~ sdsH Dbl 81 sefsa Aa
{ The case Of Abbott, who claims d seal from
North Carolina was postponed on account
.of sickness iii the family Of Carpenter, who
desires To take part N the debate Y
+ Ajoint resolution 70 erect1a colossal stature
to Hilrairsl Farragut was adopted. E Y
aEole eslIedup the lliIl " provide 4 mali
steamship service between che United States.
and Australia bus sats the miorliifig hour Il
me Inaiian appropriation bill was then
lake8a & 4 motion from F0neroy @ layy
The avant courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1871-1872, 1872-04-04
FROM WASHINGTON.I

WASHINGTON, April i.
The national debt was reduced last month
over $15, oOo, 900. sss
There is strong disposition in the Ways
and Means Committee to remodel the entire
tobacco clauses in the Internal Revenue Act,
SO As to impose uniform tax of "a or e
cents.
The Senate Arms Committee this morning
examined Emery, Edward Mortimer and q.
NJ. Kinsey; their testimony was devoid of any
interest.
Secretary Robson and Commodore Case,
Chief ofOrdnance, will probably be examined
Tomorrow
The President sent message To- The House
to-day, concerning the case Of Howard, re-.
Gently condemned by the Spanish courtmar-
tiaI in Cuba.
WASHINGTON, April 2. a
At the Cabinet meeting to-day, all the
members were present. The letter of Earl
Granville, IN. reply to Secretary Fish, was
read, occupying nearly all the session The
particulars OF the letter have not been ascer-s
tained, as the; Cabinet members decline to
converse on the subject; it is simply said to
be firm and friendly in tone, and expresses
the hope that both nations will be able to
come to an understanding. Ia
The avant courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1871-1872, 1872-04-04
FROM MASSACHUSETTS,.

s-5 BosToN, April /. "
George Ornlston, we'll known printer,
died last week, aged 70. 8. ~ g ss. 8sa
1t is understood that the case Of the United
States against Samuel a. Way, for the alleged
under Invoicing Of a cargo of tobacco, has
been settled BIZ the payment Of 500, 900 ~
Way. 90. - II .,ss II
The avant courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1871-1872, 1872-04-04
Estate for located lands for any person.
FOREIGN NEWS.
RoME. Aoril

ROME, ADril i.
Count Frantinansdorf, the Austrian Min
lister accredited to the Pope, will shortly pre-
sent letters Of recall.
PARIS, April /.
President THEIRS has abandoned his pro-.
iect to transfer the capital to Paris; lie will,
however, hold receptions in this city,
The avant courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1871-1872, 1872-04-04


aside the appropriation for the Australian
bill was lost: yeas, 8; NAYS. b The Indian
.approprfatlonbiA was then read.
HOUSE. argent presented the petition
81 four thousand CalifosAians, spEaying for
the passage of the Sixteenth Amendment,
giving suffrage without distinction Of sex.
Under the call OF States, large number Of
of bills OF miscellsfleons character were IN
.trodueed ard referred.
Hooper's supplementary Civil Rights Bill
was again brought ap. but action on 10 was
prevented by siilatory motions which con-
suined Tile remainder Of the morning hour.
WASHINGTON, april 2.
HOUSE, Hooper, from Utah, presented
memorial of the Constitutional Convention
OF Utah for the admission of that Territory
Is 4 State under the name Of Deseret-Re-
ferred.
On motion Of Ketchuma bill was passed
making it unlawful for any register. receiver
or surveyor Of public lands, his wife Or clerk
to locate or purchase any tract OF public
land; or act as agent for the purchase OF real
estate for located lands for any person.
The avant courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1871-1872, 1872-04-04
BY TELEGR.A.P PEI.

Reported for the Asant Couricr.
4. y. rl.I. EefsA Phi 60. elfAs. =. King, orEKAToR
The avant courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1871-1872, 1872-04-04
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.
Notice to Creditors,
E.fat1, af 6scnrre a. Sl.enl,rrfa

IN tration were granted, January ~, lST2 to the
Undersigned administrator of the estate of George
A.. Shepherd, deceased. The creditors, and al
are required to exhibit them. with the necessary
vouchers for allowance within one year after the
date of the letters, they nay be preeluded from
any benefit of such estate and that if such claims
be not exhibited withntwo years from shs;data d
the letters, they shall be forever barred
Dated at Bozcman, February lesh 1879
I'M. McLOUD,
Administrator of the estate of George A. Shepherd
decsaaeds 81 EssS i vrsss a. sSssa A-3w
Liberal Republican. [volume] (Dallas, Or.) 1872-1???, 1872-11-09

Several enterprising young men of Dali as
met together on last Wednesday evening with
the object of efecting the permanent orgaiza-
tion of young mems secret debating society
excepting their every fourth regular meeting
which it is intended shall be held publicly
committee of three was appointed to draft a
u constitution and bylaws with instructions to
report the same for adoption on next Wednes-
day. The following persons were elected to
serve as temporary officers until more per.
manent organization could be had, and con-
stitution was adopted, Horace M. Spencer,
President, A. Il. Lyle, Treasurer, e. ii. Sulli-
van Secretary. We think that our young men
have made right move in the right direction
and we hope that they will be properly sup.
ported. The young men of Dallas will have
all the opportunity they Gesire to display their
literary and oratorical powers. We hope they
will not permit such chance to escape with
out improving ii to the best of their ability
Liberal Republican. [volume] (Dallas, Or.) 1872-1???, 1872-11-09

The second term Of La Creole Academy,
Principal, Prof. Grubbs is fast gaininga well
mcrited popularity. There are now over
one hundred and thirty pupils in attendance
which number bids fair ito be increased TO one
hundred fifty or sixty by the beginning Of next
term. The Public School bas been discontn-
ued in consequence Of the public funds failing,
hence the acadencal term coolmences one
week earlier than it otherwise would. For
terms etc. see "ad" on first page.