Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1878-07-25

miles; on 24th arrived at Custer, campo
near Post, and visited the scene of Il
: Custer massacre. On the 9th the trool
turned out, formed by brigade, under con
, mand of Gen. Buell. and Lieut.. o. B. Rea,
Il Post Adjutant and A. D. Z, to Gener
Buell.. Gen. Miles being reviewing of
Ger, Lieut.. Baldwin, 9Th Infantry, his
D. g., rode up and down the line and ii
spected the command, which was turne
out at his express wish, fully armed an
: equipped for field service, after which tn
troops marched past in review. Gener,
Miles was mounted on a thoroughbre
Kentucky horse, purely white. This wa
an imposing spectacle, and should be see
, to be appreciated. The General, believe
stated to Gen. Buell. his entire satisfactio
rs to the state of his command. Th
mems quarters were not visited. though
this strange, as l believe Gen. Terry doe
so on such occasions, and particular
visits the kitchens to see how the men live
: etc. The General left for Keogh abou
July LIST.
Lieut.. Fowler, ID Cavalry, has arrivc
here with his young bride. He looks a
happy and jolly as man naturally woul'
under the circumstances. He has been ap
pointed A. A. Q. NJ. vice Lieut.. Allison
1t would have been difficult to have mad
better selection. lie is very busy seein!
that the transportation, ETC., is kept il
good order for field service, and also see
ing that men under him in the Q. NJ. De
partment are properly paid for their servi
ces. and is making numerous improve
ments otherwise in the Post.
A theatrical performance came off OF
July LIST. will not criticise on the merits
of all the performers, as they were mostly
amateurs; suffice it 10 say that, on the
whole, the performance was excellent
there being a large audience. The pay
master and many other officers and their
ladies were present. l must notice one OF
the actors, Mr.. Fletcher, Asst. Hospital
Steward, in "A Regular Fix" Which he
got out of admirably. One would take
him to be professional. We were also
promised treat in ventriloqGism, but
valentine Vox" was taken suddenly with
sore throat, and did not put in an appear
ance. Better luck next time. The music.
under direction of Mr.. Sullivan, leader of
the I'd Cavalry band, assisted much to the
pleasures of the evening.
Quartermaster's Sergeant, 'sAngus." I'd
Cavalry, had a narrow escape of his life on
the 18th. lie was riding spirited animal,
which bolted with him, running towards
a wood pile, between buildings, etc. am
happy to say that, being good rider and
one having great presence of mind, he
steered clear of all obstacles and conquer
ed the animal; otherwise it might have
been a serious case.
Gen. Buell. and family and a number of
officers ladies have gone to visit the Big
Horn Canyon, about fifty miles from here.
They expect to be absent about eight days
n all.
Lieut.-Col. Bracket. I'd Cavalry, is I'M
veil, so Major Gordon, 2d Cavalry, COM
hands the post
The steamer F. Y. Bachelor, arrived
'ere June 2Sth. She is a splendid looking
essel. Mr.. Borup and family arrived on
er. We are glad to see this worthy gen.
leman back amongst us. Mr.. and Mrs.
NTH and family were also passengers on
he Bachelor. Mr.. Smith is Notary Pub
c for Montana. and chief clerk in the
Department. He looks
cry we'll after his trip. 1t is pleasant to |
Office our friends return after even so
hort an absence. Mr.. Bor,lp brought
rye supply of new goods. 1 hear that t
lere are three boats now at Terry ;. Land i
g with heavy freight for the Govern I
ent. ,
There is signal line open now (by flags) t
tween this and Keogl,, soldiers being on b
gnal stations. Lieut.. Hunt, 9TH Infantry. $
lief signal officer ut Keogh, was up here il
it'll Gen. Miles and Lieut.. Wheeler, 18th j
fantry, chief signal officer on the line
tween Custer and keogh.
hear of gold in paying quantities be- 4
g found at Pryor's creek, about IS miles v
om this place, also Some 40 miles from h
lster. Citizens left in numbers for these .
calities few nights ago. h
Lieut.. O'Brien, I'd Cavalry, was up here n
'm Keogh on the 18th inst, with de- a
chmcnt of 20 men Of I'd Cavalry, bring Il
2 wagons for Post. He lett again yes y
rday for Keogh, taking pack train with |,
m in exchange. h
MIR. Borup has put up several large r
ildings in addition to his store, and has :,
70 erected an officers club-room. The ;,
'taurant does well; the proprietor is n
~ attentive to customers and is as polite :,
most Frenchmen are. :,
The days are excessively warm. The N
stood 1Ol . in the shade on ..
4th of July, but the changes are sud-
n. On the 9TH one could enjoy fire. =,
re nights are always cool enough to get y
der blanket or two. The river is low.
The mems quarters are being white
shed, which present a nice, fresh APP u
arance. Porclles are being added to
icers' quarters. II
There are no rumors of campaign. but u
M sure Gen. Buell. is fully prepared, al 70
'ugh he cannot, fancy, muster many u
N, the companies being so small, and it al
'uld not do to leave the Post desolate. c;
We noticed with pleasure the excellent W
d lengthy speech of the Hon. Member m
Montana, Mr.. Maginnis.
don't remember of having informed M
II OF the first marriage which has taken az
zee in Custer. A short time since Seret III
ID Cavalry, became the W
ppy man; Miss Elmonc, the BRIDE ca
ere are no births nor deaths to record. tn
INK God! SO this balances the account. In
iessrs. Tibbets and Chris were yery 10
" for some days in the soldiers saloon nc
er paw days. They merit our esteem. II
rays willing to oblige. Mr.. George w
'bets attends permanently to this sa-
n. and is a great favorite. 1t is a pity 81