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The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1877-02-23

TEMPERANCE LECTURE.-At the
regular weekly temperance gathering
at the NJ. +. Church Last Monday
evening Mr.. l.. Maxon delivered d
lecture. We were not present, but are
informed that the lecture was very well
written, though the poor way in which
it was delivered, spoiled the good effect
it otherwise might have had upon the
audience. Lane deserves credit for his
noble ambition to aid in the temperance
work, and we hope he will persevere
until he wears off his embarrassment.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1877-02-23

RETURNED.-Lieut. Wood and c..
II. Whitney returned from their Olym-
pia trip last Saturday. The Latter
during his absence attended a meeting
of the Board of Trustees of the Insane
Hospital at Steilacoom. He reports
matters in very prosperous condition
at the Hospital. The patients are do
ing well. The good order and perfect
regulations instituted by DR.. Sparl-
ing in that institution are of incalcn,lable
benefit to the inmates. Sixty-eight is
the number now confined there.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1877-02-23
IMPORTANT CAUTION.

None are genuine unless the signature of j.
HAfnocK, as agent for the United States, sur
ROUNDS each box OF Pills and Ointment A
hansome reward will be given to any one rem
dcrlng such Information as may lea. TO the de.
tection oil any party or parties countcrfeting
the medicines or vending the same knowing
them 10 be spurious.
"s*Sold at the mandatory of Professor HoI-
LowAf ~, New York, aud by all respccta.
bile druggists and dealers in medicine ihrorhrh.
out the civilized world, in boxes ut IS cents.
62 cents and 81 each
ssg There is considerable saving by taking
the larger sizes.
\. B.-Dircct!ons for the guidance of Patients
IN every disorder are affixed TO each box
Office. 112 Liberty Street, New York.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1877-02-23

LEWIS RIVER LITERATI.-Our
Pekin correspondent informs lis of a
sprghtly debate they had down at
Lewis River the other day. The ques-
tor: " Resolved, that the vegetable king
dom is more useful than the mineral
kingdom" was ably handled and decided
in favor of the minerals. Hurrah for
the Pekin bonanza.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1877-02-23
HOLLOWAY'S PILLS
Invariably cure the following diseases:
Disorder of the KidneyS.

In all diseases affecting these organs, whether
they secr.te too much or too little water; or
whether they be afflicted with stone or gravel.
or with aches and pains settled in the loins
over the regions of the Kidneys these Pills
should be taken according to The printed direc
tons, and the Ointment shonld be well rubbed
INTO the small of the back at bed time This
treatment VIII give almost immediate relief
when all other means have failed
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1877-02-23

The fisheries have resumed opera
tons on the Lower Columbia and the
usual begira of laboring men has set in
thither!
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1877-02-23
For CutaneOuS Disorders.

And ell eruptions o! the skin, this Ointment Il
most invaluable. 1t does not heal externally
alone, but peaetrates with the most searching
effects to the very root OF the evil
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1877-02-23
LOCAL.

The Farmers Market of McGoldrick
& Co. has closed up, not to be reopened
until next fall when cattle get fat.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1877-02-23
CENTENNIAL
AWARD!
GRAND TRIUMPH
Weber
PIANOS!
First Premium
Over all
American and Foreign Manufac-
turerS.

Copy of Telegram received by Sherman &
Hyde.
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highest award for sympathetic, pure and rich
tone, combined with greatest power, rs shown
in the three styles-Grand, Square and Up
right-which show intellincncc and solidty in
their construction, a plant and easy touch,
which at the same time answers promptly TO
its requirements, together with excellence of
workmanship. A. WEBER.
~ These famous Pianos are sold by
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1877-02-23

"A lonesome and banished man."
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1877-02-23

And general assortment Of all kinds Of fur
niturc that the Vancouver market demands
Furniture manufactured to order, aud repair.
ing done. Glass cut for pictures, etc. Go and
sec for yourselves.
The Benton record., 1877-09-21

that marriages and births are no longer
novelties at Benton, but they are still Of
sufficient Importance for publication, and
the parties interested would confer favor
by notifying US as soon as practicable after
the events occur. Our reporter is perhaps
quite as yigilant as the average news gath
erer, but not being upon visiting terms
with all the families in town, some things
must occasionally transpire without his
knowledge. In the present case it is not
too late, however, to offer our congratula-
tons, which we do most heartily.
The Benton record., 1877-09-21

From Nelson Story, who has just arriy-
ed in town from Virginia city, We learn
that while the coach going to Virginia city
from here to-day was going down a grade
on hill this side cf Clark's Station on
Elk creek, the brake block slipped out
and the driver was unable to hold the team
back. Mr.. Chas. B. Giiden, Of Emigrant
Gulch, one Of the passengers, became
a little excited, grabbed hold Of the lines,
pulling the horses off the grade and upset
ting the coach In the fall his leg was
broken, and Miss Capitola johnson, one
Of the other passengers, was bruised.
considerably. The driver and the other
escaped unharmed. Mr.. Gid
den is now at Clark's station, and Miss
Johnson was taken to Wm. Blacks, on the
Madison. Courier.
The Benton record., 1877-09-21

in the character of the route trayersed BY
the troops from Henry's Lake to the Yel-
lowstone. Maj. Benham informs US that
il is wonderful feat to take wagons on
that route, and Gen. Howard certainly
deserves credit for the energy he has
shown on this march, if not for efficient
Indian fighting. We learn that the men
composing Howard's command, who have
travelled !, 400 miles over the roughest
route in North America, are the raggedest
troops ever seen; their shoes and boots
are worn out and they are bare-footed
they are binding up their feet in old gun
ny sacks and such other articles as may
answer the purpose, to enable them to
march over the rocks and crags on their
route. They are pitlable sight, and
deserve the commisseration Of the people
and Goyernment,-Bozenaan Times.
The Benton record., 1877-09-21
Murdered Freighters.

From the Corinne Record Sept. i.
The following letter, written to Fred ]
Kiesel & Co. by Colonel George I. shour
Of Salmon City, Idaho, upon his return
from a search after the bodies of the Hay
don party, will prove interesting reading
to those Of our citizens who knew the
murdered men, and may prove the means
Of affording some elew 70 the identity OF
the unfortunate strangers who shared the
freighters' fate:
SALMON Cry, /. T., ADJUST q, I'll
have just returned from Birch Creek and
have sud news to record. At a point on
Birch Greek, l05 miles from here, I found
the wagons Of Green, Haodon and Coombs
together with all goods that would burn)
burned to ashes, excepting q few pairs of
boots that were scattered on the prairie.
After making diligent search We found Al
bert Green, Jas. Hayden. Daniel Coombs
and two strangers, all dead. They had
been bratally murdered BY the Indians.
Green was N the creek, Coombs and Hay
don were lying side BY side on the creek
bank. There were no papers on the stran-
gers. Esaeh bad handkerchief; on the
corner OF one was The letter NV on the
other 1aIiiegon.n 7 learn from a Chinaman
who was with the teams tand permitted 10
escape, that the Indians stopped the bogs
The Benton record., 1877-09-21
BOARD or EQUALIZATION.

The Board convened the 18th instant, at
10 q. m.
The following resolution was introduced
and adopted.
Resolved, that within the limits of
Blocks, l, 2, IA, Is, l6, II, Island 10, hay
stacks not covered by sheds, and stove,
pipes used in lieu of chimneys, are liable to
cause or facilitate destruction of property
by fire. The frewarden is therefore order
ed to procure the removal Of all haystacks
within said limits, and of all stovepipes
within said limits, which in his opinion
are liable to cause the destruction ofprop-
erty by fire.
The Board then proceeded to the cor,
rection Of the tax-list. The work was
continued through three days and complet-
ed on the evening Of the 18th instant,
Tho ro1Iow occaccron+c vnra ro;cod
The Benton record., 1877-09-21
Soldiers and Volunteers
Gone to the Rescue.
News From Cypress Noun
tains.
Sitting Bull Again Reported
Across the Line.

1t viii be remembered that we predicted
in previous issue that the obiectiv,
point of the Nez Perces was the Missour
river, and not the Big Horn County, al
stated by certain wiseacres. It appears
from information received here this morn
ing that the Nez Perces are crossing, OF
about to cross the Missouri river at or near
Fort Claggett. Mr.. Cyprien Matt the Gov
ernment interpreter for the Gros Ventres
reached town at an early hour to day, with
a message from Mr.. James Wells, of Fort
Claggett The latter asks for help to
protect the fort against the approaching
Nez Perces. He states that four Crows
scouts from Capt. Doans command arriv-
ed with dispatches for the commanding
officer at Fort Benton, but they claim to
have lost the written dispatches. Their
story is substantially as follows
ave had big fight with the Nez Perces
in the Judith Basin, and the latter are
now on their way to the Missouri river
Many Nez 'Perces were killed, and large
number of horses taken from them. We were
dispatched to carry the news to you, and
warn you Of their approach. They will
probably cross near or at Cow Island.
When we last looked back they had sur
rounded Mr.. Reeds place We have lost
the dispatch to the commanding officer at
Benton, but we were sent to warn all of
you people.
Soon after the receipt Of Mr. Wells let
ter, Major Ilges, commanding the military
post, dispatched Lieut.. Harden and l6
enlisted men of Company F, 7th Infantry
and also mountain hewitzer to Fort
Claggett, by mackinaw. The detachment
will reach early tomorrow morning (Satur,
day.. Major Ilges, accompanied by some
twenty citizen volunteers, starts this even
ng on horseback, and will reach Claggetl.
almost as soon as the mackinaw. There
will be about 40 or so available men, cit /
zens and soldiers, under the Majors com
nand, and they are ali eager to give these
Indians parting salute on
heir way to their haven of security in the
British Possessions. It will be readily
Understood now that the Nez Perces have
II along been trying to reach the buffalo
ountry. tits hardly possible that the hand
al ofmen sent to protect Fort Claggett
nd Cow Island can give them very Sc i
ious cheek, and there is no likelihood Of
ny other force oYertaking them before
ley reach the boundary line. There are
xty tons of freightat Cow Island. i
The escape Of Sitting Bull in the same t
anner and over the same trail proved the
ecessity Of stationing troops in this vicin-
Y, Jet it has been represented that even t
lie company at Benton was altogether a
Ieless. The whole management of In a
an affairs in Montana during the past q
ght years has been failure from the 8
ginning down to the present moment. Il
The Benton record., 1877-09-21
sherin,s sale.

A. Il j. Sands rs. Jno. ]. 4 Joseph
Healy. A. NJ. Hotter 4 Bro. vs.. John J.
zHealy.
By virtue Of two executions from the
District Court of Sd Judicial District, NJ.
T., these will be sold at the Court House
in Fort Benton, on the 18th day of Sept,
1877, at 10 o'clock am, the Sc of
s W and the 81 of S E / of Section 27,
aud the N " of the N E dissection 81,
in Township 2l,NE& W, Also the grist
mill built BY ]. J. Healy on Sun River,
with the machinery, water-power, millrac
and privileges connected with said mill.
Also two shares in the Sun River ditch
and irrigating canal commencing on the
government reservation about two miles
above the West line of W. R. Sparks
ranch.
The Benton record., 1877-09-21
Not1ce of Dissolution.

The co partnership heretofore existing
between R. R. Mills and John Hunsberger
under the firm name of Mills & Hunsberg.
er, is this day dissolved by mutual con-
sent, John Hunsberger retiring. All per,
sons knowing themselves indebted to said
firm are requested TO settle their accounts
on or before the 18th day of October, l8-
II, John Hunsberger is alone anthoriz-
ed to collect and receipt for all bills due
the firm, and will settle all bills contract
ed by the Grm.
The Benton record., 1877-09-21
administrators Notice.
County Clerk

Notice Is hereby given, that letters oi
administrator upon the estate Of Frank
Robinson, deceased, have been granted to
me By the Probate Court of Choteau Coun.
ty, Montana Territory, bearing date July
is A. D., 1877. All persons having claims
against said estate are required to exhibit
them to the said Probate Court, for allow
anee, within six months from the date Of
said letters Or they will be forever barred
from any benefit Of said estate.
II. 4. THOMPSON,
Administrator.
The Benton record., 1877-09-21

The Sitting Bull Commission, headed
BY General Terry, will arrive in Helena
on Saturday next. The Commission travel
from here to Fort Shaw, and thence
proceed north. Where the mounted force
for an escort is to come from is matter
of some speculation. 1t is eonjectured
that the Second Cavalry, now en- route
from Tongue river to Fort Ellis, will be
called into requisition for this duty.
The Benton record., 1877-09-21

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The Benton record., 1877-09-21

An Indian story, brought in from the
Crow Agency, is to the effect that the Nez
Perees captured a Grow warrior, took him
to camp, whipped him over his head with
their horse-whips, dressed him up nicely,
and placed him on a good gray horse.
They then told him that he was squaw
that all his people were squaws, and didn't
know how to fight, and sent him home
.Gnataie,.-- -..----- ....--- -
The Benton record., 1877-09-21

, Bozeman, Sept. Is p. m.-The Ne
Perces Indians captured coach on TIL
Tongue river mail route. The driver ant
woman on board escaped to the brush
The Indians made no attempt to capture
them, but fired one shot at the driver.
The coach was taken near Rouse's Point
Mr.. Stone, Rouse and five other men were
seen to 60 into the brush and it is believ
ed thev are safe.
All the hay in the stack was burned in
that neighborhood. They attempted to
burn moving machine, but failed.
Meadows mill was not destroyed Us has
been reportedd.
Bozeman, Sept. II, IL a. ma Ser.
geant from Sturgis' Command came into
Fort Ellis last evening, carrying press
reports of the former battle (13th), and
reported that on the 14th Sturgis Cammand
fought another battle with the Nez Perces,
driving them before him. l0soldiers were
killed and l wounded 10 dead Indians
were fouud. The Crows captured and got
away with 1000 horses.
This report is unofficial, but believed to
be true. We shall issue extras as impor-
tant news is received.
Bozeman, Sept. II, 8 p.9m.-Wo have
been permitted to CLEAN from official
sources the following from the Crow
Agency:
"A Nez Perces Indian, pretending to be
friendly, was arrested on the 18th by Ma
jor Frost, who believed him to be a spy.
He admitted that he had been in two
fights against the whites, but claimed that
be was on friendly mission. The Crows
wanted to kill him.
No official news from Sturgis. The
Crows say they have headed the Nez Per-
ces off and driven them back towards Gen.
Sturgis. They say they have killed several
Mes Perces. 1t is difficult getting couriers
to Sturgis' command, the country being
full Of hostiles.
All the Crows at the Agency have been
sent to Sturgis, and the River Crows from
the Muscleshell are going in to fight and /
turn the Nez Perces back. They are COB,
bling their horses-Large bands are com
ng in to the Agency every day, and all
he camp are in hot haste for more.-Irmes.
The Benton record., 1877-09-21
Notice of Sale.
whom il may concern

To whom il may concern
Notice is hereby given that the under
signed has purchased from Mrs. Anna
Armstrong all right and title 70 the prop
erty known as Armstrong; stage station
situated at the Leavings of Sun River.
OLIVER MORGAN.
The Benton record., 1877-09-21

Lleuts. Jones and Bloom arrived from
the west last evening, and are registered
at the Cosmopolitan. They were six and
half days in travelling over Lo.Lo trail.
Two days # stormed, and they passed
over two feet Of snow. While on the trail
they met two Of Joseph's warriors, who
were returning to Idaho. They arrested
them aud conducted them to the Missoula
post and presented them to Capt. Rawn.
The Lieutenants are carrying the mail for
General Howard aud his command. They
started for the Yellowstone By coach this
orning.-Lndepeade,t.
The Benton record., 1877-09-21
DISSOLUTION NOTICE.
70 whom it may concern /:

70 Fhon Il may concern
The partnership heretofore existing be-
tween the undersigned, Edward Barron
and Samuel Sewers, has this day disSoly,
ed By mutual consent, Edward Barron
retiring. Allpersons knowing themselves
indebted to the said firm will call and
settle their accounts with Samuel Sewers
on OF before the 10th day Of August, 1877.
EDWARD BARRON,
SAMUEL Sewers.
The Benton record., 1877-09-21
about the middle of the afternoon. Green 7

about the middle of the afternoon. Green
was required to deal out all his -four to
them, and after OBTAINING the men some
time, the Indians told them to get on their
horses and leave. Green, Hayden, Coombs,
a passenger who had been with the teams
from Corinne, and q man who fell in with
the teams at Snake River riding brown
horse with bald face and leading sorrel
pack mule), and white man who came
with the Indians, all left on horse or mule
back together. What happened to them
after that the Ghinaman could not tell, as
they soon disappeared from sight. On
investigation we fond that the boys had
tried to escape in the hills, but had been
driven back by the Indians after getting
about four miles from the wagons, and.
were finally killed within half mile Of
their burning wagons.
Can you give me any information as to-
who the man was that left Corinne with
the boys? There was nothing about him
by which we could identify him, the only
relic being white silk handkerchief with
the letter "Wn on the corner. He was
spare built, about five feet eight or nine
inches high and dark coms1exioned; had
on pair of brown duck pants and striped
cassimer oYershirt; very thin vhiskers
and moustaehe.
The other stranger, the one that came
with the boys from Snake River, was about
five feet eight inches high, compactly built
and appeared to be dark complexioned I
but decomposition had set in to such
degree that it was hard to tell. He had
very thin chin whiskers; linen pocket
handkerchief on the corner of which was
written "Miegon," and wore pair ofligbt
oolored cassimer pants, eheyiot oxershirt,
scarlet flannel undershirt and drawers
California; white cotton socks, brogan
shoes and a pair Of Mexican spurs, and
had $50 in greenbacks sewed i1his pants.
The other stranger had $50 III his watch
pocket.
The Indians committed no depredations
n the valley further than stealing horses
md killing some cattle. The road is all
'lear now. Yours very truly,
GEORGE L. SHOUP.
The Benton record., 1877-09-21
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FORT WALSH.

FoRr WALSH, Sept. l6, 1871.

FORT WALsH, sept 10, 1871.
/ TO the Editor ot'the Record:
A report reached here yesterday that
Sitting Bull had crossed the line and was
camped on Milk river, near Juneaux S
post Major Walsh Immediately started
special messengers to find out if there was
any truthsin the matter. They have not
returned yet but are expected IN hourly.
| think the report is without foundation.
Major Walsh is confined to his room
with an attack Of erysipelas such as he had
two winters ago.
Two men who deserted from Fort Peck,
taking with them two mules, rifles, ETC.,
the property Of the American Governments,
have been arrested at this post, and are
now in custody, aWaiting evidence from
Fort Peck. Another man, half breed
named Louis HagJt, is in custody for.
drawing pistol on some men, at adance,
q few nights ago.
The payment Of the Indians will take
place Oh the 24th instant. Large herds of
horses are here from Montana for trading
On that day. CYPRESS.
The Benton record., 1877-09-21
R. R. MILLS,
JOHN HUNsBEGER.

FoRr Benton, NJ. T.. Sept. l5, 1877.
The firm of Mills & Hunsberger having
this day been dissolved, the business here.
tofore carried on by said firm will in fu.
ture be conducted by the undersigned.
R. r. MILLS.
FoRr BENTON, Sept 10, 1877.
The Benton record., 1877-09-21
MOSES sAL0M0E
,~t5vte.
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Notice Of n5s55 2gzs

To whom it may conces@
The partnership heretofore e4sstias BE-
tween the undersigned, Under tue 6r,n
name fsanborn and Martin, has this day
been dissolved by mutual consent G. S.
sanborn retiring. All accounts of the said
firm will be collected, all debts paid, by
Chas. A. Martin, who is authorized to aet.
tie the accounts Of said firm.
C. S. SANB0RN,
CHAs. A. MARTIN.
FoRr BENTON, MONTANA,
August 18th, 1877,
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County CLERKS OrF1cE.

COUNTY CLERKS OFFICE,
FoRr BENTON, Sept. 6, 1876,
The Board of County Commissioners
will meet at this Office on NJ onday, Sept.
18th, 1877, at 10 o'clock a. NJ, for the
purpose Of correcting the assessment Roll.
JNO. J. J.8DONNELLY.
County Clerk
The Benton record., 1877-09-21

III our last issue we chronicled the fact
that General Howard, with his Hhole. com.
mand, wagon and pack train, had arrived
at d point five miles below the Falls of The.
Z Yellowstone; an achievement hitherto
deemed impossible bY persons well posted
The Benton record., 1877-09-21

Letters remaining at the Benton Post Office, Sept.
10, 1877.
The Benton record., 1877-09-21

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