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Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1874-02-20
YELLOWSTONE EXPEDITION.

To Hon. John Z. Bruce, Permanent
Chairman Yellowstone Wagon Road
end Prospecting Expedition:
hand you the following report just
received by hands Of Chas. d. King:
HUNTERS SPRINGS,
February 1G, 1874.
j. Y. Bogert, Secretary and Treasurer:
SlR-Expedition moves this morn.
inc, with 1l2 men and 10 wagons, all
in good travelling condition. Will stop
one day ct Little Timber (or next
camp) so that outfits yet behind, but
on tic road, may join us.
b. i. WICKERSHAM,
Secretary Of Expedition.
Mr.. King reports wagons all in good
condition.; stock all up, and men in the
best spirits possible.
Mail will be cent to tho command as
often as possible. Small packages,
letters and papers, left with the Post
master will he cared for and transmit
ted as occasion may allow.
| append the roll Of members who
reported at Hunters, and hope to fin
ISL It next week.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1874-02-20
GOLD IN EASTERN MONTANA!
More Con6Imat0ry Evidence.


The following letter from reliable citizen
Of Madison county to the Montanian, corrob-
crates the many statements recently pub
lished in this paper Of the existence Of rich
gold mines In the country to be pfospected
by the Yellowstone Expedition. 1t they are
there the boys will find them, and we hope
they will remember to stake of claim Tor
Mr.. Reynolds.
Editor MONTAN1AN: Seeing there Is 1
party fitting out for prospecting, and being
an old miner as far back a. 40, give you
& statement made to me by gentleman by
the ma me OF McRoberts, for the truth OF
which will vouch; Mr.. AcRoberts being 1
neighbor OF mine In Saline county, Mo. The
facts arc Is follows: That himself and ANAL
party prospected the Big Horn country and
found diggings that would equal Alder gulch
it not surpass it In richness. The discovery
wa: made in the fall Of "a. He fnrther states
that they came to Alder gnlch and received
supplies and on their returning to their dig.
gings were met by large party Of Crow In
dams ard ordered back. McRoberts' party
being small they deemed 1t prudent to return.
This statement was made to me early in '65,
before the general stampede to Last Chauee.
Doubtless McRoberts and party were among
the iirstdiscoverers Of digglngs about Helena,
as they we're on their way to work gulch
putting into the Priekly Pear, ct the time
the above gulch was str,sck. would bewith
the boys in then search, bat siekuess in nv
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1874-02-20

We publish to-day a very interest
ing letter from Cheyenne in regard to
a wagon and stage road from Boze-
man to Cheyenne, which will be read
with much interest. Since the receipt
of this letter the Cheyenne Leader of
the 7th inst. has come to hand, and
that paper devotes several columns 10
the subject, publishing several articles
from the AvANT COURIER in relation
to the subject. The assurance is given
that the citizens of Wyoming are thor
oughly aroused to the Importance of a
connection with B0zcman, and that
our Expedition will he met by several
from Cheyenne, in order to secure at
once wagon and stage connection be.
tween Cheyenne and Bozeman.-
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1874-02-20

Sr. LOUIS, February IL.


In the National Grange this morning, the
committee on tile Boston Grange matter re-
ported that the Secretary OF the National
Grange be instructed to notify all the State
Oranges within the Jurisdiction, that the isos-
ton Grange is no longer connected with the
Ratrons of Husbandry; that henceforth no
fraternal recognition can be extended to it by
any Grange, State or subordinate, and the
Master of the Massachusetts State Grange is
hereby required to make formal demand for
the surrender OF the dispensation aud ritual
Of the Boston Grange, and when n ceived to
return to the State Grange the stun paid for
SAID dispensation and ritual and return them
without delay to the Office Of the Secretary OF
the National GIange at Washington. The
report was adopted.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1874-02-20
BOHEMIAN AND CHEYENNE
NAIL ROUTE ESTAB-
LIGHED.

Congress has established mail
route from Cheyenne via Fort Fetter-
man to Bozeman. On the Goth Of Jan
ary, Senator Ramsey of Minnesota,
Chairman of the Committee on Post
Offices and Post Roads i'll the Senate
Of the United States, introduced the
following which was adopted:
Mr.. Ramsey I'll offer the JeIloaoing amend
usent after tic linz S91 insert:
Wyoming Territory.
From Cheyenne via Fort Fetterma1 to Bosc.
man, Montcaa."
This is from the official records OF
the Senate and corroboratcs the infor
nation contained in the letter from
Cheyenne published in the columns Of
the COURIER. This is highly i'm
portant step and is what our people
have desired as a commencement Of
the great Eastern connection, which
will bring SO many advantages to Mon
tana when in full operation. The Elk
petition, which the citizens Of Bozemar
and Galiatin county hare inaugurateo
and started Except 500 from G. w
Fox q public-spirited citizen Of Hell
ena), will be the pioneer movement by
which connection East will be opened
mp, and which will be the means OF
solving the problem Of immigration to
/, the Territory. So soon as travel is
made practicable from Cheyenne and
Bismarck by way of the Yellowstone
region, people will come to Montana,
and population and capital be increas-
ed. This connection should receive 3 Il
the aid and encouragement possible,
and we trust our Delegate III Congress
will CO operate with the Delegates from
Wyoming, Colcradoand Dakotain their
Efforts TO opeu up wagon and stage
communication and have mail service
put on as early as possible. The pres
cnt head Of the Post Office Depart
ment, General Cresswell, is genie
man Of enlarged views and DESTROYS OF
making his department Instrumental
in developing and improving the whole
country, and they will receive from
him e.ery facility ne can aeo2d in
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1874-02-20
NOTICE TO MINERS.
d. 3. LkND OFFICE,
H1LnHA, n. t.; February II, 1874.

TATHARINEB BOYLE, whose post eface address
il Bozeman, Gallatn county, n. r., has this
land, under The Homestead laws, the southwest
quarter Of the northwest q1rter and the northwest
quarter of the southwest quarter OF section IL in
township No. south. range No. 1 east, which
land is suspended from entry.
i Notice is hereby given that q hearing will be
had ct this Office ON the 30th day Of March, A.
ID: 1874, .. 10 O'Clock .. M, to determine q to the
mineral or character Of said land, aud
ken before II. N. Mcguire, Prebate Jedge At ms
office IN Bozemsn City, Gallatin County, II. T.. on
the seth day or March, A. ID. 1874, 1t 10 o,ciock
=. m.
Is alleged there are no known miners. nor
0sining improvements upen sald land.
ts!gned! e. CHILD, Register.
4 1855 <#s. reU10-6W E.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1874-02-20

Now IS the season for molasses
candy pulls the attractive season
when men sit unsuspiciouMy down in
a chair and conclude to stay there
when maidens are unable to close their
mouths because Of coagulated candy in
their back-hair; and when Thomas
cats walk gravely into the pan set cut
on the veranda tocool, and make Rome
howl as it fastens them in it's sweet
embrace.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1874-02-20

Mr.. Ross, who in company with
one or two others, made a trip up
Heart river last summer and brought
back some fine gold specimens, is pre-
pairing to start out on trip in the
spring to the Black Hills prospecting
for geld and silver.
If you find that that is a land. Ross.
Where crystal waters flow
Ger beds of quartz and purest gold,
You bet that we'll all go.
Bismarck TIibuue
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1874-02-20
Jay Cpoke q Cos Affairs.
PHILADELPHIA, Pa, Februar

PHILADELPHIA. PA, February IL.
In the District Court this morning the re.
port OF Edwin NJ. Lewis, the receiver appoint
ed in the bankruptcy case of Jay Cooke &
Co., was filed, together With the reports OF
the register and commissioner thereon. The
reports sets forth that the receiver has re-
ceived in the aggregate 81, .5S3, and paid
oat 81 81 .7S2, leaving on his hands balance
of $4,000,
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1874-02-20
PROBATE NOTICE.

In the Probate Court Of Jefferson County, Mon
:ana Territory.
In the matter Of the partnership estate of E. H
Wo0a, deceased.
To the creditors of said estate and to all whom it
may concern
NOTICE is hereby given that on the auth day of
IN March, A. ID. 1874, will make final settle
ment of the above estate with the Probate Judge of
said court at his Office in Radersburg Montana at
which time any exceptions thereto may be present
ed. w. H. HAIL. Administrator
February II, 1874. cow
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1874-02-20

opening up this new route from Chey-
enne to Bozeman. All who feel that
they can exert any influence at Wash
ington in getting mail service ON this
line we trust viii write at once, and
assist in SO desirable and beneficial a
measure. Keep the ball rolling.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1874-02-20
H0TICE 70 AIMEas.
y. 8. LAND OFFIc1.
Helena, NJ. t., February III Is7l !

Helena, N. r., February Il, 1874.
"HLIAM II ANKlNSON, whose most fIsne -,
T., has filed in this Office his application 10 .nte
q agraculisrsl land aader the presumption laws
the south half Of the northwest quarter and- rs.
township M J, north Of range No. ~.
when laad " suspended from eotry as aericu,arsi
had ut this ONCE at 10 clock 5. m. on H. 49, 0e
Of March 1874. TO deterliae - to the niner.i ~
neral character Of said land, and testmosS.
Michael Hanley, = Notary Public, &c his o1ess
%.dissoa coasa9 from :s,a land Willow
m: on the 9lth day OF March, 1871 SiscA ?.
It = alleged there are no Known m,nera- M, -.
aiS improvements Or claims upon said lana S< MA
l. 3. LYMAN. Attssney for Applicant. .Sssf;
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1874-02-20

Indian Troubles i'm Wyoming.
CHEYENNE, February Is.
No reliable information has been received
to-day in regard to TIE Indian troubles. Gov.
Campbell has made requisition on the War
Department for the quota of arms due this
Territory, and to-day he received a telegram
that arms and ammunition will be forward
ed Immediately from Leavenworth arsenal
for the. use Of the citizens. should it become
necessary for them to protect themselves
against Indians.
CHEYENNE, February II.
The Cheyenne Leader has special from
Fort Fctterman which states that Cheyenne
runner had just arrived there from Red
Cloud Agency. He says that Red Clouds
son was killed last Monday night by party
of Sioux. whom he had compelled TO return
stolen stock. He reports that nearly all the
Chcyennes and Sioux have lett Tie Agency;
that $50 lodges arc now within fifty miles Of
Fetterman. and viz come in or send to that
post. He reports plenty Of bHHalo in the
Big Horn country thinks the Sioux will 90
there. Tw6 companies Of cavalry have been
ordered from he-e to Fort Laramie.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1874-02-20
By TELEGRAPH
wanhangton Ineelllgence.
WASHINGTON, February Is.

Washington Inseuigenee.
WASHINGTON. February l3.'
General Sheridan has been ordered By Cen
erai Sherman to take vigorous measures
against the Sioux engaged in the recent ma
rau.ling expeditions and murders. Sherman
regards tile present as a favorable time 10
1--WE the Sioux lesson long nieritcd.
General Sheridan tclegraphed to General
Sherman from New York yesterday the OIL
cisl reports received by him of the recent
murders by the Sioux Indians, and that he
would leave for Chicago to-day to superln-
tend any action that might be necessary.
General Sherman replied as follows: Under
The call of the Interior Department of to-day
sent to your headquarters at Chicago. you
will be justified in collecting the most cffcc-
tive force possible, even If you dIaw cavalry
from Fort Riley by rail to Cheyenne to march
to Rel loud Agency, striking every party
of Indians that oppose. Every Indian VINO
has maraulcd south of the North Platte
should h. demanded and held as an accom-
plice in the murder of Lieutenant Robinson
Their ponies mnst be very poor now and
game must be scarce, SO the occasion to give
the Sioux lesson long merited seems to me
to be favorable. My own opiniOnsis that the
Sioux should never have an Agency away
flom the Missouri river.
The Senate Committee on Public Lands
| to-day heard the statements of the delega
ton OF Mennonites, asking for the enactment
of a law by which 10000 or 5000 Memo
mites desire to enrigratc to this country from
Russia, may DC allowed to purchase suffici
emily large tract OF land in compact body
under the Exemption laws. The committee
seem disposed to regard the proposition ia
| vorably.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1874-02-20
NOTICE OF FINAL SEffLEnrgr

NOuCE 2 hereby given 70 the. eredito..
es9eIs interested In the eetato OF Jsrnss r ~
traitor of aid estate, win make hi t1elinls.
nefeol IN the FrUPate Court 0f Gailafin cccSs@eAS
Monday. March eth, lS7l. cOeny on
4, j. NICHOLS, Adm;,;..
Gailasin City, Feb. 5. ls7A-.3 iw ''Ssser.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1874-02-20

family prevents. Please say to themA they
find more than they can cover 10 dr'Ve
a stake for their humb BILE servant and obilse'
B.F. REYNOLDS. Silver Star.
Jan. 81. 1874
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1874-02-20

This list only gives the names OF
those signing the articles OF the Ass0-
citation, and does not include Indepen-
dents nor Vernon's EXPEDITION.
For the Committee,
j. V. BOGERT,
Secretary and Treasurer,
Bozeman, Feb. 10. 1874.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1874-02-20

Williams & Murray; of bacon, at lew
figures, from Strasburger & Sporting;
of valuable services from Messrs. Tom
Lewis. Il. I. Galen, Frank Rich, ".
II. Drew, Cleveland, James Finch, V.
A. Cockerill and others; the liberality
Of the COURIER Office; the receipted
team and livery bills to large amounts
of ,Geo.W. Wakefield and G. l.. Clark;
the board, lodging, hay and oats OF q.
Quinn: the promise OF more supplies
from Harvey Wells and Reese Greek,
and especially the generosity Ct the
Governor. 1t is hardly possible to
enumera. everything done to aid the
Committee and the Expedition, as al
most every one has assisted to some
extent. The Treasurer reports the fol-
lowing contribution:
Cash .............. ....... $G9l -.
Flour. ................... $50 S''''>s-
Bacon Observation-Disclosures. .G" IDS.
The tiol;" and bacon were all Issued,
and the cash expended in purchase OF
additional supplies, ammunition, re-
pairs Of wagons, &C., &C., as appears
IN his accounts. which are open to all.
An expenditure Of 1921 50 over and
above receipts was necessarily made
(as appears below which has so fan
been reduced to s10O by contributions
for that purpose by Messrs. Cooper.
Lewis, Clark, Wilson, Mcguire, Rich,
Perkins, LaHg!lorne aud Bogert, while
others promise to relieve the Commit
tee wholly from debt within e few days
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1874-02-20


The lists Of contributions here an(
before published, Of course, do not III
clude the large OUTLAWS made by tht
eypelitionists and which did not come
into tie hands Of the Committee o.
Treasurer. Donations Of other ma
terial. heretofore acknowledged, anc
the lists Of issue are not here given
being too extensive for the space al
!Ottcd.
The Committee received from The
Ball proceeds and other sources 81
sack Of XIX -four, which being too peo1
--,.-.--,--v-rso --ry'---.-a-=s q MOI, sack
and the proceeds invested in bacon. Il
also exchanged ammunition as thu
needs Of The Expedition demanded.
The duties Of the Committee were
arduous in the extreme, and especially
was it impossible for the Treasurer
who was the executive officer, to sat
isfy all, but assuring you that it ex
erted itself to the utmost to make {
success of the effort it was charged
with, and will continue to do so,
/ am, for the Committee,
J. Y. BOGERT,
Sec'ty and Treas.
Bozcman, February Is, 1874.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-02-16
THE GOVERNORSHIP or COLORADO

SERIOUS CHARGES AGAINST EX-GOv MCOOR. THE
PRESIDENTS LAST NoMrNEE-APPIDAvrrs ALLEG-
ING FRAUDS AGAINST THE GOVERNMENT
AMOUNTING TO OVER $22,0O0.
In recent issue, The DenUer (COl) Ne,cs
gives substance OF number OF aidayits to DO pre-
seued to the United States Senate, alleging fraudulent
practices on the part of Edward NJ McCook lately nom
mated for Governor OF Colorado. The ahdavits 1t Is
said show that exGov. McCook defrauded the Govern
msnt out OF In letting the contract for fur
nshng cattle the Ute Indians in 1862 The manner IN
which the frauds committed is said TO have been as
follows Being at that time Governor OF the territory
and erobieo superintendent OF Indian Affairs for Col
orado ex-Gov. McCook advertised for proposals for
furnishing $50 good American (uo Texas cattle. so
called to be received and $500 sheep to the Upper and
Lower Uto Agencies On the day for opening the pro-
posaIs Gov McCook was at Colorado City in company
with f. Holt who finally proved to be the successful
bidder The proposals were opened by the Governors
Private Secretary at Denver slight variation in the
ecretars time and that OF the leading jewelers. OF the
CITY prevented bidders out Of 10 from having their
considered The contract awarded to Charles
F. Holt OF Kent County, Michigan with small In
crease over his published Did "who is Hotf" becom
ing the leading question it soon learned that he
was a cousin by marriage, OF the Governor, and that
he was without capital. After giving few facts ABOUT
his connection with the contract, The Ne~s says
Gov McCook himself purchased herd OF Texas CATTLE
said by the dealer 10 nave peeh soruo S'ooA' io'
about 81 5Oo Hollis contract signed as security by
H. C. Truman of Denver, man Of straw" in the sum
~ s5o Ooo and during the entre transaction the con-
tractor remained at Colorado Springs taking no part III
the matter Vouchers for the cattle were paid 10 VIM
8 huntington cashier OF the First National Bank ot
Washin oton in November and December 1859, 10 the
amount OF s3o635 The vouchers were In Hots name
mt the money WAS placed TO Gov McCooEs credit he
yc,ossays n is well known fact that the stock was
not delivered at the Northern Agency until Two years
after, in 1871" at Government expense; tne sneoP
for the same Agency have never been Delivered.
The same newspaper mentions other instances in Wncn
IL Ia said Gov McCook eItorted money from QUEENS
and closes its remarks follows There Is enough 10
bis frat official administration as Governor 10 curse MS
record for all time and demonstrate his unfness Tor
second term. It simply case OF political suicue
when McCook plotted for second appointment. a, a
neopls that had been robbed and outraged would
hardly submit to suffer again such an afhiction.'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-02-16
ELECTION FRAUDS IN PHILADELPHIA

HOW THE RETURNS WERE MANIPULATED AT THE CON-
sTrrUTIoNAL ELECTIoN-THE FRAUDS COMMITTED
IN THR MAYORS oFFICE-sTATEMENT By A CLERK
OF THE CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION
A subcommittee of the City Councils OF
Philadelphia has held two meetings to Investigate tho
election frauds committed Mayors Office on Dec 16
1879 the day OF the election the Constitution The
Committee, The Press has held these meetings with
any result except to prove Its unwingness to crap
pie with the truth" Last Friday Mr. Joseph j. Gilbert
late clerk Of the Executive Committee Of the Constu
tona Convention, before the Committee TO make
statement, but boldly denied hearing Soon after
this action the Committee adjourned untiliWednesday
tho day after themunicpal election and 1t is thought
full inyestga will DO had Believing IL TO be his
duty good citizen. Mr. Gilbert has, however, pub
shed In The Press address TO tho people, That jour
nal says he is ono Of tho most esteemed members of the
editorial profession. and that his integrity u every
where admitted. In his address Mr.. Gilbert says
no instructed by the Executive Committee OF
the Constitutional Convention to visit tho Mayors office
the day OF the election and note the returns as re-
ceived. He went the Office and informed Mr. Culbert-
son. the Mayors Secretaries. and Mr. John Adj
dicks Health Onicer lat present member OF the Re-
publican City Executive Committee) that no was there
in official capacity. During hts stay he noticed the
presence Of number OF Republican politicians In tho
Mayors Office where the first sent. After
stating what took place before Mayor Stokey an
nounced that the returns had been manipulated, Mr.
Gilbert speaks follows OF the lists mado public
during the day:
Omtting from the fraudulent list the four Wards for
which the Mayor made announcements. the following
are the figures taken down by me- IL will be seen that
tho fraudulent list with exceptions,
hundreds of votes transferred bodily from the
affirmative to the negative side. The Twentieth Ward
return was an exception, tho manipulation here
amounting to 1900 votes.
w.d. made out IA the @vop. .ho~n g manipulation
Ones Dec IT, for publication IN Mayor. Once up 10 O'Clock Of
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-02-16
THE CHINESE NER YEAR.

LOCAL CELEsTIALS wORsHIP1NG AND SMOKING.
The Chinese New Year celebration is now in
progress in this city, and the Chinese Temple No - Bax
ter-st usually dark and unnvitng place, was brightly
illuminated last night and decorated with coored paper
lanterns flowers, and candles while the usual bust
ness was suspended The Celestial New Year began at
sunset Saturday. The Temple occupies the second
floor OF tho building in Baxter-st. comprising two
rooms the rear one OF which used kitchen while
in apartment tho smoking mats, pipes, and
other apparatus for opium indulgence In this room,
also the great idol FO whose face is vailed In the
presence Of visitors Standing two on each side OF Fo
inferior idols whose names translated into En-
gIsh, are g. Clear Eyed Heaven King" GRASP Empire
King" Light Heaven King" and "Kind Heaven
King" Beside these are ten smaller IDOLS which are
less than 70 inches TALL known Kings OF Darkness"
The observance the year began with the pros
traton of the Cinnamon before the great idol Fo their
foreheads touching floor thrice. The banquet next
took place. table covered with curousIy -nS
ured CLOTH and there plate, with kne, forK tea
cup and saucer for each man. The meal consisted OF
roasted and broed geese chickens and ducks, gravy.
and some ordinary bakers bread. Ten Show. who has
lived in NewYork for many years. and acts as priest
or leader stood at thehead Of the table No one sat-
and the banquet was conducted in silence. Then pipes
and tobacco brought in. while one or tho emma
men, Ko opened big book. printed In tho Chnese
language, and read something In low indistinct
voice. Several OF the Cinnamon played at domlnoes
and other games The festivities continued Yesterday
with a banouet and peculiar worship before FO. and
TO day the fast begins and will last ono month oeng
preceded by great opium smoke. The religious rites
the Chinamen in Baxters are always very duet, anu
the people themselves arc lnoHensVo anu ht"ays
welcome visitors. They give the police no trouoe ana
Temple is conducted by what is known IN English as
the New-York Chnamen's Frendy OIuo, tne uues t ~
which are 10 cents a week. When "a member owes the
Club s2 they take away his pipe, opium and Tobacco
and dismiss HIM from the society