Smyrna times., 1877-12-19
F"f N NWyT1l0 IlWcS
From MissOula to Helena, M. T.

Persons often speak OF the horrors Of tbr
Spanish lnquisition but entirely ignore The
claims to similar mention of a device
practlceI upon the unwary in this. the
enlightened 10Th Century, where we aro
supposed to look upon cruelty of all Kind.
with horror and will not even permit an
obstinate mule to be forced to 80 against
his will.
The Inquisition, too, had at least the
rcdeenlng trait Of an end 10 accomplish.
whIie tins Is inflicted upon all alike who
unWIttlngly put themselves in its bower
without amy apparent object Whatever, but
10 see how much cruelty can be inflicted.
Iefhaps some who may read this, having
had similar experience, may know to
what refer, but for the benefit of those
VINO nave as yet been spared now warn
lhem ana disclose the name Of this disgrace
upon our boosted civilization. 1t is ridinc
via stagc.coach.
le more fortunate denizens, who live in
land OF railroads can not corrective Of the
dIScomforts attending a ride in Western
stage-coach, not even after riding on the
VI. & d. r. r.
The first sixty miles of my Journey was
performed without any fellow passengers.
This part, as in fact nearly the whole
journey, the clouds enshrouded everything
SO closely, that it was impossible to see any
oi the grand scenery by which we were
surrounded, except at intervals, when we
would ascend above them.
The hand of him who rules the universe
Is no where else more marked and no place
winch we have ever visited have we felt so
utterly alone, so completely isolated from
mankind, and left entirely with nature as
whlle passing moment on the very sum.
NIT OF the mountains we were permitted to
'ake IN the whole vast panorama spread
OUT before US. For time we We're oblivious
10 our surroundings and eagerly drank in
the grand, sublime scenery before us. but
suddenly the pleasing cup was dashed from
us, as we landed on our heads in the front
OF the coach and our thoughts were very
earthly for time. The only thing now for
time to vary the monotony was an or.
coSional ride down hill
At a place which rejoiced in the name OF
New Chicago, two houses and store. we
changed horses and took on another pas.
senger, and as it had now become dark. we
were compelled to ride more, though much
against the drivers will. The taking on of
TINS new passenger proved a most oppor.
tune thing for me. He was an incessant
taIker. And in spite of being tossed about
continually was soon locked in the arms
OF the drowsy god. If my wishes had been
consulted old Mospheus would have rocked
hls impromptu cradle little easier.
Deer Lodge was reached at 3 o'clock.
A. NJ, after % hours travelling. Here we
were permitted to rest short time. At
o'clock we were off again and this time
our number consisted of eight. 1t was
mystery then and is yet how we all con.
trived to get in. The positive discomforts
was somewhat relieved by having a good
natured crowd, two of whom were China.
men.
amused myself by classifying my com.
panions in misery as follows those who
talked to hear their own voices those who
talked to show their knowledge (?); those
who talked to learn, they were in the
minority, and those who kept silent.
| suppose the scenery was grand but as |
could not see it will not describe it. At
o'clock, P. NJ, we reached Helena and un.
packed ourselves for the last time on that
trip. Going into the city at night il makes
quite an appearance and one can easily
imagine he is in large Eastern city, but |
daylight soon dispels the illusion.
G.T.B.
STEvENsvILLE, NJ. r., Nov. 18th.