Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1873-04-04
LETTER FROM VIRGINIA CITY
VIRGINIA CRY, March 9th, 1873.


Editors Arant Courier:
The roads from Bozeman to Virginia are
in passable condition, except crossing the
uryIue IRON: STERLING, wnele mere Is consld-
cradle snow-snow within five or six feet of
the tops OF the trees, from the toll gate to the
summit--the trees are not very large of course,
planted last fall or winter and have not
grown much since. As Tar as the season is
concerned, Madison has not got much the
start OF Gallatin this year-net much ahead
OF the Is snowey range of Bozeman. The
Madison River has been playing some te. i
BILE praiks during the winter, in the w. of
floating large cakes OF. ice miae vel
and bouiders away up on BIZ vi md,
and blockadfng the road in tie
ly. Travellers have to cEva# zen
the side of the Bluff and L >
promiscuous fields of ice. Or g.. r CART
OF the Madison, as far as the eys ~, reach,
it looks like a continuous field Of 2. and |
am informed this morning that the farmers
are still crossing the River on ice bridges,
and expect to for some time to come.
think you may rest satisfied and contented
with your little superabundance of snow and
mud, for it will melt and d,y up faster than
ice three feet thick on level. From all |
can learn the mining interests in and aronud
Cherry Greek and Warm Spring districts, are
stiI :. looking. up We passed an engine
and some machinery on Meadow Creek,
bound for the former place; and it begins to
look as though the Cherry Creek Boys =
meant business. Mr.. Bradley informs me that
the owners OF Red Bluff Ledge have about
closed out their interests to an English Min
thousand dollars. Of course that is but a
nominal drice for the property, as it is said
to be extensive and rich; but then. such
property will never be appreciated until the
country is penetrated by Rail Roads. And.
speaking OF Rail Roads, I tiud the people all
excitement and expectation in view of the
early meeting of the Legislature. They APP
pear to think, somehow. that the Legislature
is going to let every thing loose, financially.
]" Locomotive" in particular; am afraid,
however, they will not fully realize their ex-
pectations. My opinion is we have neither
moaey, property or credit in quantity sufici-
ent to Aelp matters very much. Perhaps
some Of the leading spirits Of Rail Road Sub
sides may be Induced TO lend their personal
credit to the enterprise, and then we may be
permitted to see the strange phenomenon of
iron rails and ties flying through the rari-
fed atmosphere of Montana. The good peo-
pie OF the :. Social City I" are in good human
and bright, spirits in anticipation OF the Extra
Session, and think they are counting con-
siaerablv on the patronage and influence Of q
Z Lobby = err. Third House. Should you
hear of the organization of such !. Body"
in Bozeman, please propose my name for
Chaplain. The healthy, good natured, fa-s
miiiar pIliz of his Excellency, Coy. B. I.
Potts, is frequently seen ION the street, and, d
think, he is respected and loved by all whose
opinion and respect is worthy Of considera-
ton. Every one with whom I have cenvers.
ed speak in the highest terms of him, and it
is certainly gratifying after the experience we
have had, and all our GubsrHatorial lnishaps
and failures. 70 find Il man in; that position,
in whose honesty. integrity aud eapability
have unlimited confidence. But.
have already exceeded nay limits, and
wearied your patience. Please inform ms /
friends: and creditors tlIst intend to return
if all is we'll and shall be glad to see them ali
if,they have not changed tor the worse