Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1873-12-26
VIRGINIA CITY, NJ. r., Dec. II, 1873.

VIRGINIA CRY, M, r., Dec. II, 1873.
Editor. Of the Avant Courier:
without doubt You lave made up your
mind that my promise to write you was made
more for the sake ef saying something than
an intention to fulfill the same ii so, you
are in error.
You know very welt all about the Capital !;
its liberal, warm-hearted citizens, and the
many advantages it possesses over any other
town in the Territory.
Here they have fine water-aorks, supply
ing all with plenty Of ssthe drink that cheers
bull does not inebriate," and at the same time
filing large reservoirs that can be used in
case of fire, thus aftording ample protection
in case of visit from the fire fieIid
THE TERRITORIAL LIBRARY,
composed OF several hundred volumes, is of
great advantage to the lega! fraternity. Col.
Galloway, the very able and courteous gen.
tleman who has charge of the same, is at all
times on hand to wait upon those who desire
so avail themselves of the use of the same.
THE U. S. SIGNAL OFFICE,
situated on the corner OF Wallace and Jack
son streets fold stand of F. e. w. Pattonl, is
in charge OF Observer J. B. Campbell, an
able and efficient officer, who is at all times
glad to inform all who call upon him as to
s. probabilities and other matters that are
regulated by, or rather regulate, the compli-
Gated machinery and numerous instruments
in his Office. The officers before in charge OF
this office have been reduced tor various
short comings. Ii faithful and unremitting
attention to duty is considered, Observer
Campbell will surely be promoted. He GER
tainly deserves it.
THE WEATHER
is mild and pleasant. No States snow or
uncomfortable ''cold, chilly winds OF Decena-
ber."
ADJUSTMENTS
are varied. Every week the votaries of rerp-
sichore have an opportunity to trip the fight
fantastic, and many there are who do the
SINE.
TIE EPISCOPAL CHURCH SOCIAL,
held last week at the res dence of Rey H.
IL. Prout, was a success, All were made
perfectly at home. aud the charming grace of
his accomplished daughter added much to
the cordial welcome OF l.cr reverend father.
TON DErARNoS's NEW PAPER
is quite success. Tom knows how to run
the Institution. He does not have any half
way political stopping place, but keeps mat
tiers .red hot.''
The near approach of the holidays and
the fact that our + sisature will meet soon
has stirred up spirit OF reiiting among all
the proprietors Of places TO which our liberal
minded legislators resort. Nathan & Skirring,
WINNER, Todd, Magary s. Harvaman are all
fixing mp in fine style. They know how
to keep a hotel -
a few daysa ago iapperctl into the Office
of the Montanan. aud found .r. Lutes. one
OF yoGr old typos, very busiiy engaged in
flliHg up his stick with portion OF the in
tcrcs'ing Meter that en- always be found in
Eratl Ernu tia. .r..,4t--f4.. aI.,
Madlsot.iisii, and the very fist one saw was
Al Orion, just as handsome rs ever. and en-
gagged IN sticking type just as he used to do on
the COURIER.
Hon. w. II. Bailey. the best Treasurer
5ailatin county ever had, is in town settling
mp his accounts. They are satisfactory
Col. u. W. Odell is here. He went to Adobe
Town last night, and am informed passed
eff tor single gentleman. The tair sex
were captivated.
will write aga n when | can tratnp up
something to write about.
Yours. q X