, 1878-01-12
k0OrrSsy ITEMS.

From Mr.. r. L. T. Galbraith, who arrived
from kootenay, on Friday, the 4th inst, We
learn the following: Mr.. Galbraith left Kotenay
on the 23d of December, accompanied by Mr.
Chas. Gallagher. At the time of Mr. Gal
braith's leaving there was no snow at Kotenay,
but along the Moyea river a heavy fall had
taken place Got to Bonners ferry on Christ
mas day, and remained there two days on ac-
count OF the ice in the kotenay river, the boat
being unable to cross crossed on the ice, guild
ed by Indians. Reached Pack river" on the
18th, and found about foot Of snow on the
trail, reached the mouth of Mud Creek on
| the same day, and Travelled alone the Pen de
Orelle lake and arrived at thef ferry on the 29.h,
where he met Father DeGracia, of Colville,
! holtiing his annual mission to the Indians.
Got to Mr. w. Woods ranch on the 30th, and
caInped; found that Mr. Woods mad moved his
| large band of sheep to the Spokane Falls on
account Of the SLOW near his place, found no
! Snow on the Spokane prairie. Times were good
| at Spokane, the farmers jubilanta at the change
prices for produce had taken in that section.
Owing to the demand for farmers produce,
| several contracts had been let by the quarter
master at the falls, at good prices. Oats at 81
| cents, wild hay $50 90 per ton.
On new years eve grand ball had taken
| place at the falls which was well attended by
the settlers The building used as a hospital,
was kindly placed at the disposal of the settlers
by the commanding officer as dancing hall
| for the occasion.
The remainder of the trip Mr.. Galbraith
came by way of the Mullan road, which he
stated was free from snow.
The nominations at kootenay took place on
the 9Th of December, when Mr.. Kelly, of Lii
loet, was put forward as the government can
diiate, and Mr.. Galbr:,ith, opposition On the
2Oth the polling took place, and next day the
returning officer declared Mr. Galbraith re-
turned by q lus4 majority. Every thing dur
ing the election passed off pleasantly.
Minin2 for the past season had not been
good but Mr. Galbraith expects from the
preparations made by the miners during the
past season that the mines will pay well next
sprin,. The Victoria Ditch Go. had finished
their ditch and had stripped large quantity OF
good ground which they expected would pay
lar3ly next season. The Nip and Tuck Co.
were busy extending their ditch to the mouth
of 50 Brewery creek where it is believed there
is some good ground. Several China companies
We're busily preparing for next seasons work
when Mir Galbr.iith left.
On Perry creek the Mount Gems Co. was at
wor, drifting and were taking out pay, also the
:. Eucheriny" company, who had bought the
Mont ,omery ground. These were the only
companies that would work during the winter,
but several other companies intend opening andA
working their claims during the summer On
P.,lmers Bar, Mr.. c. Duke, had made good
wages during the summer, and also several
other companies
The creek when llr. GIlbraith left wasShort
of tobacco, -four, sugar etc, but prices were
reasonable
The Kootenay Is,iians had returned short
time before Mr. Gaibraith left from the north
west territory alter, I very successful hunt.
Mr. GalhrIith leaves in Il few days tor VIC
t,ria and will remain there durins the winter
attending too his legislative duties.