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CRIME.
operations of Ku-Klux in Will.
iamson County, III.
The Express Robbery on the Canada
Great Western Road.
Minor Crimes.


IhWlcssncss in Williamson County,
Ill.
From The Cairo But!etin, Nop. 1s.
Some timc ago Gov. Boyoridge received .
communication from uclry D. Carter, au old
gentlau'an living in Williamson County, asking
dubornatorial protection OF tho persons and
proncrty OF certain citizens Of that county
againas Ku-Klux lawlessncas. Tho communi-
cation cots forth that, tho night OF tho 23d Of
ootoper last, tho house Of tho said uonry D.
carlor "aa visited by pnsty OF fifteen or
twenty men in Disguise. who ordered him and
LIS 1afiIy 70 lcavo tho county within forty days,
or suner tho penalty Of having his and their
necks broken. fight slcroupou tool. place,
,,., saYs II, + HartoT. and "twcntytuo balls were.
stfatloh and &hreata 10 burn tile house Of tho
t'stefs failinE to mako tho family nbscond, q
eonYonsion OF tho Ku-klux waa hold in County
cnr,s 1ne chmfeh, aa,o ana fnenIy D. oarter Horny f.
Carter, wore formally ordered to Wind up thor
bts'neHB within thirty days aud 1oayo tho county.
blr. Carter gives tho names Of tho Kr-Illux wlio
held tlis convention, tlfty-two in number,
ton e s as fs nssv 5sts,Fsa q s Wso 5
Bnggcat1 to m him that ho shall Investigate tho
matter. THO Governor promises to mid tho sllor-
III IN enforcing tho law and protecting lfe per-
son, and property. "The spirit Of our Govern
OF a county, through tile ohlcers Of tho LAW aud
tao courts. shall protect themsolvos aud whom
this cannot bo dono, it becomes tho duty Of the
Sheriff to call llpon tho Executive, and 1t ia Ills
constitutional duty to aid tho Sheriff with tho
power OF tho State. Iela1l gladly aid tho au-
tlorltios OF your county iu BupprosRiug any kind
OF lamIcRsness aud disorder, aud bringing guilty
parties to punishment"
It is high tinac that something woro being
dono In tho interest Of law and order III William
n Got3f3 }t,pkt Han..
, 1874-11-20

COLUMBUS, O., Nov. 19.-This afternoon James
Manning, boy II years old, was returning
to the city from hunting with companion, and
was 10 tho ac: Of climbing = fenco, when, BY 40.
cidons, ho Toll, and full load Of shot was did,
killing him INSTANTLY. ''~'N''
, 1874-11-20

Spec'uf D'suatcA to Tie CHICAGO Tribune.
MADISON, Wis, Nov. 19--Oficial returns or
tho vote of tho State aro now received from all
tho counties except Crawford. a latter from
Wood County says tho only protc1t for throwing
out tho votes Of tho Town Of Lincoln aud tho
First Ward OF Grand Rapids, giving A1oDIl 40
Inspectors and Clerks woro not certified. though
tho oaths wore III fact adulinistorcd,-a worry
tr'llng defect an1 ono easily romodel.
, 1874-11-20

NtW fonK, Nov. 19.-1ho creditors of Neil
McGnlanm; a lcathor merchant, who failed tor
Sa'o'99o. hayo accoutod 80 conts on tho dol
~, !ar; adS asScnllums bookA show ossoa Of over
,,o aor!n The past yoar owing to tho fai~
country. '0N
, 1874-11-20

MEMPHIS, Topn., Nov. 19.-In the case of
john alcCasthy, charged with burning the Mom
phis d Louisville Railroad shops hero about a
year ago, which has boon on trial for tho vnok
past. tho jnsY faiicd to agree. Tho penalty for
this criule under tho statute is death.
, 1874-11-20

hIonnoSD, Nov. 1o.-Tho Jury in the case Of
i. T. Brooks, President Of tho Merchants Na-
t,on"l Bank Of Petersburg, ou trial in the Uuitcd
States Circuit Court before Judges Bond and
Hughes, tatay rendered verdict OF guilty Of
served.
, 1874-11-20

1 =, Ossetl11Ck&H EXPULSION.
fAnis' Nov. 19.-An alarming explosion oc-
curfed in tho chemical factory in st. Donnis to-
day, Tho building was destroyed, and tho rail-
way station near 1t baf1y damaccd, T'bree mar.
sons wcro killed aud lftoon injured. Half Tho
Windows IN tho town nero broken.
, 1874-11-20
THE BOSTON warEn.stpptY.

nosToN, Nov. l0.-In tho City Council to-
night, after a spirited debate, comlnlttoo was
arnolhtsd tn investigate tho charges made by
tertaln gontlen.on, TINT thero wore sol,omes Of
1obocry and fraud IN tho ptan fur supplying tho
city with water from Sudbury River.
, 1874-11-20

M,x nheefa1 DtslMtch 70 Tho Chicaao Tribune,
.oi,m,N. oi,m,w1u9KEc, 9k, Nov. 19-oapt, Carter OF tho
u tNotl. Mantou to bo tic Jatpsa platt imtnr
es@h WHEAT tsoin tl4is pVrt, '"'@'s 4@s'' 'aaoa
, 1874-11-20

MILWAUKEE, Nov. 1o.-Tho mill and wagon
shop Of Il. X. cowIes It Bro., iu the Town Of
scott, Brown County. Wis, woro destroyed BY
tlre carly Wednesday, morning. Loss, SO, 900;
, 1874-11-20

oFtrH9F 775TVcH I" 7HF EHlt190 7fl6NNe.
srR1SorlELD, Nov. 10.-shorir lIughcs, Of
St. Clalr County, officially notified tho Goyernor
to-day TINT the striko Of tho coal-1ninera IN thet
district had auded. and that tho mlnorp ho1
gone to work for whatoyer prco they could rot'
lie says tho Union is practically at IN onl, End
every man Ia working on Ills own hook. "'@N
, 1874-11-20
Arrested fnr KccctvinE Sto1on Postage
Stnsnpss

ppec'af Ut5f0tch 70 TIC LHfcadn 7Ti6NNe
M1LwAuKEE, NOV. 10.-Speciai Agents Of tho
Post-Ofcc Department arrested Roubon De-
barro, Keeper OF clothing storo On East Water
street. for receiving $3.50 worth Of postage
stamps stolen from, tho Office ut Unionyifo. Mo.
The Thief who consigned the stamps to Dobarro
Il in Jail at Quincy, III. THO examination Of
~ Dobarro viii tahe place botoro Co,nmiasioner
b!oodgood on Saturday next.
, 1874-11-20
VESSELS PASSED p0nT nl,9ov

roltT 1luHoN, Mlcll., Nnv. 1D-Dowy -l,ron Tim.
Easturia. ''''' ""'a"uao''
!. us--psopa Fountain CITY, Thomas l. Scott. onaaa.
6nooks scars Sam Flint, Aiontana ""~'' .''~"'~'
WlNn-South weather Inc
, 1874-11-20
OCEAN STEAMSHIP NEWS.

New Yonx, Nov. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. stoto
OF Nosa,la aud California, from Gll,,;.Iw.
New fonE. Nav. 10.-Arriyel- Steamer Uto.
p!a. FROM Glasgow.
, 1874-11-20

NEW YonK, Nov. lo.-Tlo Hudson Diyer and
Harlem Railroads haye reduced the warcs ~
tho!r laborors md traoktnon from 10 ia tx nor
oeat. Other foaua propose q reduotIon.
, 1874-11-20

MONTREAL, Nov. l9.-In fight thla morning
among aomo rccontly- arrived Communia,s from
Paris, ono man was killed. and four or fiyo
others severely wounded. .
, 1874-11-20

TORONTO, Out, Nov. 1o.-Richards 4 Van
puzena block, at Tara, las becn burned. Tie
loss ia $50, 900.
, 1874-11-20

sF. JOHN. N. B., Nov. 19.-This morning Kirk
Danlels' mill waa destroyed By fire. Loss,
S4o,ooo; insuted for e2n, 900. Ono hundred and
htty mon aro thrown out Of employment.
, 1874-11-20

Seventeen Mcr Drowned,
LONDON, Nov. 20-5:30 a. MA boat belong
ing to Her Maicstys ship Aurora was run down
on tho Clyde yesterday, and seventeen mon
drowned. ~4'"
, 1874-11-20

NEW YoRE, Nov. 10-A Scranton spcc!al to
tlie Sun saya co!1laon between tile opposing
gangs Of miners at tho Falrtowu coal-,nipea
seems inevitable. Tho strikers bitterly deuouncc
Duggan and bis men, who hayo taken their
places, and who arc accused OF firing on defenae-
less women mud children. Duggan aud several Of
hie mon wero arrested this morning for carving
concealed weapons but were released on 6ain.
A. they loft tho FairIowu miuos this afternoon.
wore exchanged, md Duggans gang took tn
hight. pursued by Ill enraged crowd lonr dis-
tanco. No ona is known to hayo boon jniuret1.
and no arrests havo been made. Summary yen.
Eoaneo y threatened when tue working purity re-
iH anticipated. ''"
, 1874-11-20

9HHEzVKN
PORTSMOUTH, N. H., Nov. 19.-Four aoauen
"hhc returning tn email boat to their yosso,
last Night Woro drownod. All were intoxicated.
, 1874-11-20

Two Infants Burned to Dcoth.
NEW YoRx, Nov. lo.-During tho temporary
absenco Of thoir mothor, yesterday, two infant
Children Of Nfr. James, Of Grecnpotnt, L. l., fell
to death. "u'Ao"
, 1874-11-20
Arrest OF n Mormon bishop ON q
Charge OF Murder.

SALT LACE, Nov. 18.-Ateloeram from Beaver.
Utah, to-day, aays bishop William Fl. Dame was
arrostod at bis residence at Paroyon, Iron
County. Utah, to-day, by the Deputy United
states Marshal, on IN indictment for murder, In
connection with tho Mountain Meadow massacre.
Iwo W more mon ls1ornons) appca1cd before
tlnos for Illegal voting ut 1ast election.
, 1874-11-20
MnIf-Nrced o.

RaaIf-13rccd Outlaw nnd Murderer
F9unHcA.
CHEYENNE. Wyo., Nov. 19.-Tousant Honsler,
noted hn!f-bfoed murderer mud OUTLAW, WAS
hung hora to-day.
, 1874-11-20

4he 'LonRshortsMcnss Strike IN New
York Partially SlacccxsGul.
NEW Yong. Nov. l0.-The french stcamelp
Company, which was tho first to propose rcduc-
tion Of tho wagcs OF the longshoremen, is again
paying the old rates. 80 tlat their steamers NAV
10 mato ready for soa on Saturday. Tho Atlna
Limo began to pay tho old rates this morning,
and arc unloading their vessels which arrived on
Monday Inst. Ono hundred aud tweuty Italians
crossed the ferry to tho Cunard steamship
"Haryos, III Jersey City, this morning, and woro
placed to work unloading tho Htoasnslip java.
~" itallnna. Oh thclr way to tho ferry, had q
NEw YoRE, Nov. ia convention Of mc,n-
oers OF the 'LoMgBhorenen's Union washe]l this
evening. ut which it was Btated that thoro
seemed to be desire on tho part OF Tho steam
shin companies to effect a compromise with tho
men On stf'ko, and especially, 1t was sad was
this tho case with tho Wits 6tar Line, AZ timy
Toured TINT tho steamer would not be ready for
ssa a,a, ~ Saturday, Rosolutions wero adopted
pledglng the t4 members Of the Onion to accept no
tul-fate ~a8cs demanded by tho longsAore,non.
, 1874-11-20
THE WEATHER.

w WtAsnlxGToS. D. O., Nov. l0.-For tho North
Roneral!y olondy weather, west or Bouth winda
slight changes in the barometer, aud areas Of
SNOW. "N"~' VI
LOCAL OBSERVATION,
, 1874-11-20

The machinery contemplated is duplicate Of
That now building u. Rockford. T4a piston
pumping ongneA vii llayo capacity to toliyor
800, 700 galona Of Sater for domestic uses IN
power to force eig II! or ten one-inch streams at
timo oyor tho llglest buillings.
, 1874-11-20

Estimates Tor tho Construction OF
haeify Vntcr-tVOFlsn i'll THAT City.
Special D'spateh to Tht Chicago Tribune.
JoL1Er ILL.,, Nov. 19.-alr. r. Dckford, agent
Tor tue Holly Manufacturing Company Of Lock-
port, N. l., submitted all estimate to tho COM
nlstee on Firo and Water Of tie Common
cupcll Of this city tonight. The frat au-
'hcllo information tue citizoas will have
IN 10 subject will DO from tho
:olumn4. Of The TRIBUNE tomorrow
It II clock. 1lo asatoa that in tho digest
loaaon Il" Or l,9S0 ,ou0 gallons Iii twonty-four
per capita Or j population Of 10000, can ba
iocurod by coating the tilter-welis and onrino-
aouao OF tie 'rossl1g Of the Michigan CpItral
5ut-OH Railrol. on Hickory Cro-k, about j
nlloa cast Of th.clty;, He estimates tho total
kQAk Of t1ln Mnrla II fnllnHH. -'%
, 1874-11-20

Etcpnblicnn VictOry nt Chnttnnoogn.
CHATTANOOGA, Nov. 19.-The hardest-f fought
political contest known here for years came on
today ut tho municipal elections. James, Ro-
publican. was elected Mayor by o17 majority,-a
gain OF Is over Maynards yoto in tho State cleo-
lion.
, 1874-11-20

Spc.iat Disrdtch 10 The Chicago Tribune
LAss!'0, Alich., Nov. 19.-Oilicia1 returns from
tho Twentv-elglth Senatorial District indicate
the election Of Lyman Murray, Republio.u,
which WAS doubtful,
Chunbcrlntn's RiAjOrity for Governor
ila South CurolIlil.
CHARLESTON, $. G.. Nov 19-Chambcrlain'
majority for Governor III 10,CB7
, 1874-11-20

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. l9.-Tho Nevada Legis-
lature will staud: souato-Ropublicans Is !;
Democrats, 7. acknowledgements, 1G; Re-
pnbiicans. 81; Independents, 5. Republican
majority OH joint ballot, 81.
, 1874-11-20

Dcm0cfht10 NoJ01cinE0 nt Nashvil1c.
NASHVILLE, Tonn., Nov. 19*-The city gener-
ally is Illuminated. Tho streets loading to tho
Exposition are full OF people. J. Proctor Knott
is spending tonight to 10000 people in tho Ez-
position Building. Tho attendance would hnye
been much larger but for the inclemency Of the
weather. There has bceu drizzling rain since
uO0u.
, 1874-11-20

sntefat DispatsA 10 The chtwgo Tribune.
slAnlHoa, W,H.. Nov. lo.-ln tho Ipsaraoll pois-
onlng tral To-day, tho testimony t.. .,o lofunso
was continued. Mra. 1pgorsol was on tao
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1874-06-05
TIE CAPITAL QUESTION.

Public opinion everywhere is set
Ting down to tho conviction that the
Capital has remained long enough in
its present isolated corner Of the Ter.
ritory. The justice Of its removal to
central location, as matter of con-
venience and accommodation to the
greatest number of our widely scat
tered communities, is conceded by
every unbiased, fair-minded man in
Montana. AS our Territorial popula-
ton is now disposed, Helena is the
proper place for the location Of the
Capital. This fact no one outside of
the town at the head of Alder gulch
prcsulnes to deny. The future may
and probably will change the larger
peopled centers to other localities, and
in that event let the Capital change
it's base also.
We claim, and all cOncefle, that no,c
Helena is entitled to the capital loca-
ton Hereafter it may just as right.
fully be claimed by, and just as prop
erly be conceded to, another town.
The majority Of the people will gen
orally listen TO and do what is right
when the justice of the matter is call
ed to their attention and cOnsidera-
ton. We rely confidently on the dis
cernment and fairness of the masses
IN deciding the Capital question in
August next.-Helena Herald.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1874-06-05
Burning Witches in Sinaloa.

CITY OF MEXICO, May 1S.-Senor CASTILLO,
Alcalde of Sacopa, in the State OF Sinaloa,
has officially reported to the Project OF his
district that on April 4th he arrested, tried
and burned alive Jose Maria Borilila and his
wife Diega for sorcery, 1t having been proven
that they had bewitched one Sylvester Zacha-
rias. Before the execution citizen Poras. as
test, made Zacharias take three swallows
of blessed water, whereupon the latter vom-
tied fragments of blanket and punches OF
hair. The Alcalde states that the people
were exasperated against the sorcerers, and
demanded that they be burned. The sentence
was executed with his approval, and he adds
that he has his eye on other sorcerers, against
whoms complaints have been made by the
citizens. The official Giarco OF the city con-
firms the report of the outrage. anu says sew
eral families in the town have since COM
PEELED the officer to burn another old woman
and her son for the same cause. The Gen.
eral Cover nMent has aske,l the authorities Of
Sinaloa to send a detailed report Ut these pro-
ceedings. and to take measures to protect
the lives Of persons threatened with similar
violence.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1874-06-05
Deer Lodge County.

From the New North Vest, May 3eth:
Mr. Con Kohrsdlas sold 49, heal of 3 t. q
vear-old cattle to the Diamond Il Company
at an average OF $40 per head. They 90 III
20 fill the beef contract awarded that coni-
pany.
Mr.. W. A. Clark informs us that previous
to the rains claim owners were disciarg'ng
hands about Butte, and placer prospects were
blue. There is now plenty Of snow, rain and
water, and mining is vigorous.
Tie Smart Company, at Henderson, clean.
ed up 81 ,O1O last week, the result of two
weeks run. Mason Wallwnrk 81 Co.'S flnme
in Henderson galell has 32-inch bottom and
pinch grade. They have one Of the best
mines in the country.
a series OF purses aggregatiDg $500 have
been made up by subscription for rotting and
running races on Olin's Track, Deer Lodge,
on the 4th and 9Th OF July. 1t promises to
be the best series of races held here for year.
and sporting men will have plenty of chances
to back their favorltes extensively.
Lawrence & Bro. washed up $500 last
week in the lower part OF Bear gulch and
over $500 the week before, which caused new
ground to be taken up.
Orn's team, 13-months-old pups, hauled
him and his laundalet with 20 pounds extra
baggage to Bailey's Mill, ria Mead's-2G
miles-in 6 IL hours Sunday, and back in
less time. lie will be taking mail contracts
and starting an opposition stage line present
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1874-06-05
BOHEMIAN LAND DISTRICT.

On the 18th ult. Mr.. Morey asked
unanimous consent to report favorably
from the Committee on Public Lands,
for the consideration, the bill {H. r.
No. 2642) to create the Bozeman Land
District, in the Territory of Montana.
The regular order of business being
called for, the consideration of the bill
was postponed. We have a private
letter from Major Maginnis, in which
he says that he is pressing the matter
and hopes to secure the passage Of the
bill. before the adjournment Of Con-
gress..
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1874-06-05

mated heretofore we do not expect to
support the nominees Of any party
convention. We shall DO all in our
power to build up a Reform party, Of
which good and competent men will
he the standard bearers, and we feel
confident that such party will tri-
umph. The corruptions that have
prevailed in the past will be known no
more when the people take the man
agement of their affairs in their own
hands, and it is duty they will per
form in the coming election.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1874-06-05
Rc.Establaslimen of the Mon
arcily Impossible.

PARIS, May 2L.-Ex-Presidcnt THEIRS to-
day received a depntation from the Depart
ment of the Gironde. and in reply to their
address said the re-es'ablishment OF a mon-
archy which had been overthrow was impos-
sible; tho conservative Republic alone could
unite aud recognize France. He hoped that
after its recent experience the Assembly
would admit the necessity of making the
country the sovereign arbiter. iii persisted
in sitting while powerlcss to attain indefinite
results would exceed the bounds of reason.
Unable to form government the majority
had lost the means and right to govern; he
therefore expected a dissolution which would
rehabilitate the Assembly in the eyes of the
nation. Tie electors will be less wise and
modest the longer the dissolution is delayed.
An election to iii! the vacant seat in the
Assembly took place in the Department of
Nievre to-day, and the Republican candidate
was chosen by decisive majority.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1874-06-05
OF TIE
FIRST NATIONAL
3 a n g .

At Bozeaan, in tlse Territory Of
Montana, at the close OF sasi-
ness, OLA the LIST day Of May. 1874.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1874-06-05

My engagements in other pursuits
engross so much Of my time, that L
cannot devote the attention to editOrl-
al duties required to do justice to that
department.. and l therefore withdraw
from the COURIER as Editor. This
explanation is due to the patrons OF
the paper, who were generally aware
Of my connection with it. Captain
Wright will resume the duties of Edit
or. his health having greatly improv-
ell. JOHN y. BRUCE.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1874-06-05
THE TERRITORY.
Madison County.

Madison County.
Fl ON the Montanian. May essh:
Messrs. Tripp & Ainslie VIII SOU" icn"o'e
their quartz mill to point on III" river oe
low, where they will not be oollgeo ~ sn"'
down during high water. cs II present.
A private letter received in this city rom
Johnny Skirving states that he was marl'eu
at Iowa City last mouth, and that nc Is no"
engaged in the dry goods business al 1eacf-
son, Iowa. OH the c. s. n. W. L. X.
Captain Williams informs us that ne ana
hi, brother John have completed ditch
which brings water on to a bar ABOVE '"e
upper CANYON OF the Stinkingwater, where
thev have commenced work. The bar is rlch
and will nav not less than $40 per day. we
arc glad the Captain has SO sood th'''s' a"u
he cannot make more than he deserves.
From the Madisonian, May aoth:
PsopucE.-Flour, Mill Creek, NAA' 81 ;
Silver Springs, Xxx, 81; Gaiia''n 'alles
brands, So 60. Oats per LOO pounds, 81 ~.
Billy Norwood has sruch Itch streak Oh
the Crcmlin Lode, on Granite Gulch, which
has indications of being q permanent soou
thing.
DR.. c. s, Ellis was up from Silver Star TINS
week. He reports continued activity III t'iat
camp, ard IL crcasibg excitement over Tue
new place: discoveries on the Je'icrsoh anu
Big Hole rivers.
The mining operations at and AROUND
Adobetown have not been prospecteu Win
SO much energy for many seasons as they are
at the present. Every claim is run With a
full set of hands. and they are all paying
proits. The same may be said of the claims
arc md Nevada and JUNCTION, AID along the
sul:h between the towns.
The Victoria Lode. belonging to Thomas
Stafford and Boyer, located nc Silver STAR Is
looking well. NIessrs. Lloyd u Richards
hare been engaged in working it tor some
tine past, and have about fourty tons OF r'ch
quartz on the dump-pile. Some OF tins rock
is very rich, showing gold freely without the
aid OF glass. But of the soft creyice dirt as
high as S. to the pan has been obtalned.-
The Trip s. Ainslie mill is to do the crush
ing.
The Conference Of the NJ. E. Church,
South, will commence its session ut Good
Tcmplar's Hall to-day, Saturday, and Will
continue tomorrow, Sunday. Rev. Z. W.
Sanford will oiliciatc and reach.
10000 rounds of Government car. ridges
were dispatched by Gov. Potts to Diamond
CITY, on last Tuesday. The ammunition is
intended tor the use of citizens of Mca.hel
county, in case of attack by Indians.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1874-06-05
REMOVAL OF THE CAPITAL.

:. The near approach OF the election,
when the question Of the removal Of
tic Territorial Capital from its present
location to the business centre of the
Territory will be voted on, is causing
some agitation of the subject among
the people Of. this county.
We have refrained SO far from join
inc in the discussion Of the matter,
which has been SO vigorously engaged
in by the Helena and Virginia papers
since the passage Of the bill providing
for its removal by the last Legislature,
but the time is drawing near when
our people will be called upon to vote
for or against its removal, and as it is
question of no political significance,
but one affecting more materially the
localinterests of the contending cities,
and extending in some degree to out
side sections, we consider it our pro-
vince to give our aid and encourage
ment to the place where the interests
Of Gallatin county and Eastern Mon
tana are mostly concerned.
Taking this view of the subject,
which no one can doubt is correct, it
is to our interest and that of the peo-
pie of this county, and we regard it as
our duty, to advocate and vote for its
removal to Helena. Our people have
no interests in common with Virginia,
except the friendly relations Of neigh
boring cities, which We trust will al
ways exist, but we have with Helena.
She has afforded us a market for our
surplus productions since the settle
ment Of this valley, and furnished us
necessary supplies when they could
not be purchased elsewhere. It would
therefore he suicidal policy for us to
throw stone in her path of progress
or in any way to check her prosperity,
when that prosperity is SO. intimately
connected with our own.
There is little doubt in our mind as
to the feeling Of the people of this
county Oh the subject Of removal. AS
between Helena and Virginia City they
would prefer Helena to man, but the
prospective hope Of securing the Capt.
tai at Bozeman at a no distant day
has caused them to forego past conve-
nience and interest. We think they
have become tired of this. They have
been actuated also in their opposition
to removal of the Capital to Helena,
in that it would have a tendency to
permanently locate it. Viewed i'll
the light of unbiased reason this
is false theory, and we are not with
out rreccdents to sustain us in the
assertion. Whenever Bozeman, by
reason of location and surrounding
population, can present the same
claims to the Capital that Helena has
at the present time she will undoubt-
edly get it, and she will experience as
little difficulty in cffecting it's removal
from the latter place as from Virginia
City. Whenever a majority of the
people arc convinced that it is to their
interest and convenience to remove
their Capital they generally do it, and
We believe that time has arrived in
this Territory.