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Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-08-21
Colonel kehOc Va John Rrown

HUN1LEY, NJ. r., AUG. 10th, 1879.
Editor Arant Courier.
The physiological occupant of the Vel
lowstone and of Huntley whose cognomen
bears the appellation OF John Brown
curiously measures humanity for his own
personal ambition and destructive criticism
in favoring the AvANT COURIER with two
communications dated at Huntley. July g.,
1879 and July 9th, 1879, respectively,
making delineation of the givings and
misgivings Of his fellow beings.
BOastingly he sets forth the character OF
others through misplaced bye words and
slanderous epithets on innocent progressive
ness, and virtually comments without as
pirations the moral suasions of our Ameri-
can irecholders. He gave a synopsis on
navigation, describing the debut OF the in
defatigable commander G. Marsh. 1t is
views real, yet with the impression of sat
isfying his inordnate appetite in iubibing
in the so called interests of friendship with
his neighbOr, he zealously engages to COM
plete the venom OF passion, stepping aside
from reason. which ought to be the great
arbitrator and Supreme guide of every
public opinion, thereby lowering his men-
tai, moral and physical nature into an in
state of degradation.
His description of his lesser tract of land
on the river bottom is quite refreshing,
the wild surroundings of which compares
most iaverably with its irrepressible occu-
pant and now to end this thricelled thought |
lessness | would insist that John Brown
with all his rich original accent returns to |
Obvious habitude ceases his criticisms,
retracts his assertions and makes good his |
contract or l do swear by the sublime
scenery of the Y, low stone with all its
nultifarious aspects. its pleasant valleys
md cottonwood surroundings that sooner
Dr. later Il martial combat will ensue and
he verdict of Judge Haskins be passed
1 Ten the cele.
With Ample Respect l have the honor
o subscribe myself
COLONEL kEEoz. ]
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-08-21
Challenge accepted.

BOHEMIAN, NJ. T., August 7, 1878.
Editor Arant Courier:
MIR. Lee Goetsciius, agent Osborne Self
Binder, challenges, in your paper, other
self-binders to a field trial. He was here
at the same time as the experts of the
Woods and Mccormick Binders, but took
good care to say nothing about any trial
then. Now he publishes his challenge,
after putting l25 miles between Bozeman
and himself Nevertheless, we will take
him at his word, and will put up any sum
from one hundred dollars up, against Il like
amount put up by him, the contest TO be
decided by jury selected by the specta-
tors.
Now, Mr.. Goetschius, put Tip or shut up.
4. c. Powers d Co..
N-lt Ag'ts Woods Self-Binders.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-08-21
New Gold Discovery.

There was little excitement on the
streets Monday evening, caused by the re-
port of new discovery of mines on Delt
river. w. W. Lloyd, Jacob Hoover and
the Buchanan brothers having filed claims
for record of wafer rights in this region.
The curiosity OF oir miners was aroused,
and soon there were various r,tinors afloat.
The following from the Benton Record OF
the Sth will perhaps explain:
"A party of prospectors arrived in town
yesterday aud report the discovery OF rich
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-08-21

tanned the enviable reputation OF beisg an
honest, industrious and law-abiding citizen
one against whom the breath of s,lspi-
cion, to our knowledge. has never been
heard. 1t is to be sincerely hoped that he
will be able to vndicate himself from this
present charge and retain his character I'M
blemished.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-08-21
OFF for the Park.

On Tuesday morning, quite a party OF
bozemanitcs started on pleasure excur-
sion to the Yellowstone National Park
Among the number, we notice the names
OF Miss A. Sweet, Miss BERTHE Railey, Mrs.
Alexander, Mr.. VIM. Ellis, MIR. Geo. IL.
Wilson and Mr.. Q. ID. Railcy. We trust
they will have favorable weather and olo-
rious time generally.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-08-21
PERSONAL.

Everyone who ever left Montana seems
to be coming back now.
A. NJ. Voolfolk has temporarily relin-
pushed tine editorial charge of the hide
pendent.
MIR. and Mrs. S. Fl. Crounse and Mrs.
John Moffitt have returned from an East
ern trip.
w. s. Cullen and wife reached home on
Friday after several months absence in the
States.
Mrs. A. NJ. Voolfolk, accompanied by
her father, Prof. G. c. Swallow, arrived In
Helena on Wednesday after a pr0:racted
visit to friends in the East.
Rev. John Armstrong, the eloquent di-
vine, who has miHistered to the spiritual
wants of the Methodists of this city for
some time past, has resigned, and will
leave Montana.
MONTANA.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-08-21

From Mr.. G.. 5. Lewis who called on
Monday last we learn that the Union Mills
have been thoroughly ovcrllauled and
placed in readiness to receive this years
crOp. MIR. Lewis. with the new machinery
added to his mill last wear. makes flour
said to be second to none manufactured in
the Territory. He makes but three brands:
XN, NNN. and ..Cream of the Valley"
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-08-21
ID. VI. Osborne 4 Co.'S Answer.

STERLING, NJ. r., August IS. 1879.
Editor Arant Courier:
! notice the answer of Woods agents to
Mr.. Goetschius' challenge, anil | wo-ld re-
nihd the gentlemen that Mr.. Goetschius is
."e challenging party. and it is for them to
,i''ae Tie time, place, etc., and not to clal-
Ie"Se lis without doing so. Ii tney want
~ aoeep' IL IN as friendly, good-natulred a
way as IL was given, let them name the day.
'''u ai'lougi no Osborne expert" is here.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-08-21
Crow Indians Captured.

ST. PAUL, Aug. 15.-A telegram from
General NJ. lies, dated Fort Bufortl, Aug. II,
says a detachment of the 9Th Infantry,
under Lieutenant Wheeler, captured fifty
seven Indians and one hundred ponies, from
the Crow Agency, who were on their way
to join Sitting Bull
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-08-21
1t Don't Take Experts.

HARRISON, NJ. T., August Is, 1879.
Mr.. Lee GOetschius:
DEAR SIR:-On my arrival home, in
place of waiting tor OIL, put my machine
up and cut nine acres the first days run
1t don't take experts to run the Osborne.
Yours, truly,
40lt w. G. HARRISON.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-08-21

Nearly five tons Of machinery tor the
COURIER office were recently landed at
Big Horn Junction by the Rose Bud. 1t
will be Stripped from there this week, and
we expect to have it up and running inside
of three to four weeks.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-08-21

An employc at the Meadow saw mill at
Coulson, came very near losing his life last
week. by some means Il loose belt caught
on shaft, and us it was being wound up
Mr. Gibson's foot was caught in it. For
tunately the belt snapped and he escaped
with few severe bruises and the loss of
his clothing, which was torn to shreds.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-08-21
CHALLENGE TO FIELD TRIAL.

hereby challenge the agents of any self
binding harvesting machine to a COMPETE
tive field trial for merit, said trial to take
place on any farm in Gallalin county, and
ut any time that may be mutually agreed
upon.
LEE GoETsCHIUs.
g. Agent Osborne's Self-Binder.
Latllin, Montana. 40-lt.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-08-21

The Montana Annual Conference of the
M. +. Church South will convene at the
church on lower Willow Creek, this coun-
ty, on the 10th of September. Bishop
keener, of Louisiana. will preside.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-08-21

Phil. Skcchan of the Laclede Hotel hist
week purchased of X. M. Renshaw lot Of
ground on main street almost opposite the
CotKIFR building. The consideration was
500 for 80 feet front.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-08-21

V. r. Cline filled his contract for $50
tons Of hay to be delivered 1T Fort Ellis in
less than one monrh, namely between the
10th Of July and 18th Of August.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-08-21

We are pleased to learn that Miss
Josie Gage, although quite severely
hurt, is in a fair way of recovery Latest
accounts report that The young lady is now
able to sit up Il little during the day time,
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-08-21

VS.. Johnston and lady and w. ii.
Black started for their Eastern home by
the Yellowstone route on Tuesday. They
expressed themselves as highly delighted
with their trip and visit here, and think of
returning TO Montana next year.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-08-21

In a match game OF base ball. Tuesday
last, between the Star Club. of Fort Ellis.
and the Bozcman Boys Base Ball Club, the
Star came out ahead. Score, 80 to is. Try
again. boys.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-08-21

e ,ld-tcariEg quartz in the Belt range Ct
mountains 1t has long been suspected
that the Belt range contained rich mineral
deposits, and the old sltice boxes found ut
various points in the mountains prove that
mining has been done ut ssh.e tise in
years past
Nothing could be mere conducive to the
prosperity of Meagt.er county than rich
placer mining camp. The new discovery
is most probably quartz. as the Belt region
has been prospeeted for PAGERS years ago.
\ good gold-bearing quartz district SO near
the head of navigation would. he"cver, te
a great addition to the wealth OF slecOunty.
and we trust the new discoveries may be
rapidly Observation-Disclosures f4tH inst.
President Billings of the Northern Paci-
iic road owns nearly $4,000, 600 Of its stock.
Hon. Martin Maginnis, was at the Met
ropolitan, in st. Paul, on the 9th inst. He
had recently returned from visit TO-
his brothers c. p. and j. Maginnis, Of Nor
ris, MINI.
The Pionee,' Press of the 18th inst. con-
tains well-written editorial advocating
the building of extensive reduction and
smelling works in Minneapolis. They
would get large amounts of ore from Mon
tana thai now goes to Omaha, Chicago or
Newark, Nj.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-08-21

Attention is called to The advertisement
OF the County commissioners. inviting
proposals for Il suitable site upon which to
build a court house and ail.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-08-21

The flOur-about $50 sacks--which has
beer stored for some time in the Black &
Daniels old stand, was this week shipped
to Helena, consigned to the First National
Bank
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-08-21
Local Matters.
ADVERTISING RATES.

The above rates are for ordinary display ad-
'ertieemcnis. solid nonparcil advertisements
Will he charged space occupied, same as local
rates. IL lines to an inch
Local notices ID cents per line first insertion
snd U cts. per line for each SUBSEQUENT insertion
R'gu lr advertisements payable monthly or
quar- cry Il: due.
job work payable on delivery
Marriage and death notice. inserted free of
shar.c; Obituary notices centsper line.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-08-21

Geo. B. Wright, who for five years past
has been an employee in the COURIER Of
flee, this week left Bozeman for Butte,
having been offered a position on one OF
the dailes mt that point. George is an ex-
cellent type stickcr. is very fair job
printer, and quieter, better natured
"bOy" never lived. Our best wishes.
George, for your health, wealth and pros
perity in the silver city.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-08-21

Mrs. Belle Chamberlain has leased the
Finch residence and furniture. We are in
formed that it is the intention of Mrs.
Finch and Coda to join Mr.. Finch now in
Lewiston, Idaho.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-08-21

Miss Jennie C0rson. of Chicago, who
has been travelling over the Territory for
several weeks past in company with Mrs.
X. T.. Jones, arrived in town Tuesday eve
ming, and left yesterday TO join the Boze-
man party now cnroute to the National
Park.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-08-21

MIR. RObt. {. Dale, of the San Francisco
branch OF the ID. Nj. Osborne Il Co. manu-
featuring company, is in town looking ai-
ter the interests of the Osborne Self-Bind-
CT. as Will be seen in other columns.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-08-21

Mrs. POtt arrived from the East on Mon
day last to join her husband. MIR. Burd p.
POtt, blacksmith ut Fort Ellis,
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-08-21

Francis X. Armstrong, Lawrence A.
Brown VIM. II. Dewitt and Arthur S.
Higgins, have been admitted to practice rs
IN the courts of the Territory,
by action of the present term of the Su-
preme Court
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-08-21
SS@-
DROWNED
Another Prominent Citizen Meets
His Death In The Yellowstone.
FORT Ellis. MoxT AuU II

FoRT ELLIS, Mont, Aug. -, 8 p. m.
William Claussen, better known rs
"Dutch Bill" was drowned ut 7:30 this
p. ln., while attempting to cross the Vel
lowstone about six miles below Country
mans. Body recovered, horse washed
away.
BUELL..
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-08-21

Sergeant Frederic, of Fort Ellis, has
purchased four lots in East Bozeman, on
which he will have dwelling house built
this fall.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-08-21
American Watches " at MARSTON'S.

We are thinking OF starting a daily
about the size Of the Daily Frontier Mser,
tlat we may get The Helena dailies on our
exchange list.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-08-21

The following persons left town on
Tuesday for the recently discovered gold
diggings in the Judith Basin: Jake Oak
wood, Sy. Mounts, +. F. Fritley. William
Cameron, Ed. Hibbard and Il. Dexter.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-08-21

Miss Annie l.. Warfield, of Helena, and
Miss Laura Edmonson, of Beaver Greek.
who have been visiting friends in Boze-
man for a few weeks past, this week re-
turned to their homes.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-08-21

Charles K. Rich and BILLY, the candy
MAKER returned Tuesday from trip to
the National Park. They made the rounds
without guide or packer and say they
took in all the sights and had jolly time.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-08-21

Upon the adjournment of the Supreme
Court, now in session mt Helena. Judge
Blake will proceed to Miles City for the
purpose of holding the Fall term of court
for Custer county. Returning, he will
hold the District Court in Madison county
on the second Monday in October, instead
OF September, as heretofore, then in Boze-
man on the second Monday in November.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-08-21
WALL PAPER!

Two thousand rolls, new styles, just received
tt j. H. TAYLOR'S
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-08-21

Col. r. F. May is preparing to move his
stock OF goods to the Chestnut building on
the south side Of Main street.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-08-21

Mrs. Archie Macomber and her daugh-
tiers, the Misses kennon, of Crow Greek,
were visiting friends in the valley last
week
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-08-21

The foundation for another residence is
being laid on Bozeman street almost OPP >
site Mr.. krugers.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-08-21

brackets, Wall Pockets, Clock Shelves, Towel
Racks, Flower Stands, &c-Quccn Anne style.
The finest style of above goods ever seen in
Bozeman Mt j H. TtYIOR,S
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-08-21

Large assortment of Flower Pots and Track
cts ut + II TAyTop,S
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-08-21

Before buying, look at Jockeys Top Buggy,
Tongue, Neck Yoke. Shifts &c Chcap
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-08-21

>. Hart, formerly clerk of the ill-f,ted
steamer Yellowstone, returned yesterday
from a trip TO IIelena.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-08-21

Hiram II. Stone and son. Howard, were
in town this week from their sheep ranch
on the Yellowstone.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-08-21

Perkins Russell is threshing his fall
wheat. The grain is clean and plump,
and is averaging fifty bushels to the acre.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-08-21

j. q. Dow. formerly cashier of the First
n; onal Bank of Bozeman, arrived in
Helena last week, direct from California.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-08-21

Louis Kruger has recently put new ii,
roof on the Laclede Hotel, at cost OF
500.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-08-21
Sandwiches.
{ MARSTON

Mrs. J. w. Crowell came over from
Helena last week on visit to relatives.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-08-21

Saml Turner and family have arrived at
their destination and purchased farm
near Weston, Oregon.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-08-21

90 to headquarters Saloon to get the celefrat-
ca Rock X Rye Whisky, the best medicine ia the
world for the lungs
G. S<NDnDN
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-08-21

r. II. Dnnphy came over from his cattle
herd on the Yellowstone, and started to
Helena on Monday. lie took 20 horses
with him in anticipation of a demand for
riding animals by parties Quitting for the
reported gold mines in the Judith Basin.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-08-21

For Sale Chcap.-A Parker, double bar
relied, breech-ioading shotgun, No. II calibre;
also complete reoading outfit, la5 brass shells
anu case 10" same, at Jockeys
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-08-21

Over 5000 feet OF Picture Moulhings just re-
ceiyed at il TAYIOR,S
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-08-21

Whisky eight years old
MOUNTS & SANRORN
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-08-21

John Trout WAS over from Chico this
week.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-08-21

The very best of Liquors kept 1T
HEADOUAR
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-08-21

FIELD GLASSES AT MiRsTO
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1879-08-21

Pebble Spectacles at MARSTOS,S
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-10-14
CINCINNATI.

CINCINNATI, October l3. - Cotton
Demand fair and market firm at l0c.
Flour-Strong; family s. 50CG6 90.
Wheat-Steady and firm at 81 20(dl %.
COrn-Easier AT 45c Oats-In good lie
mand at S0G33c. Rye-Moderatelv ac-
tive and higher at SOC. Barley-Sieady
and in fair demand; No. > fall 9cG 95c.
Pork-Stronger at $40 %. lari-Dull
and nominal; current make ~ %
asked. Bulk MeatS-QTiet; shoulders
Ste asked: short rib &c bid. 7tc asked
Bacon-lligher; shoulders dull at - 80
Whisky-Dull at 81 05. Buttcr-Steady
and unchanged. Linseed Oil-Firm at
66c.
Toledo.
TOLEDO, October .-Wheat-Strnng:
No. white Wabash Il 2j No. | white
Michigan II 2jl; amber Michigan spot
81 27t; seller October 81 pot; No.
red winter, spot, II Pot; seller October
II pa; seller November Il 2S, seller
December n 29l; No. 3 rcd Wabash
II %; No. , Dayton and Michigan rrd
II 26!, amber western 81 pa Corn
Dull ami nominal; high rixed lic;
No. i3!c. OatS--QUict; 40. > 81 lc.
Oil City.
OlL Cry, October l3.--The market
opened with SS!c bid, advanced and
closed at 92!c bid. Shipments 5O,OnO
barrels, averaging 5000 barrels; trans
actions I'D, 900 barrels.
Pittsburgh.
PHTSBURGH. October l3.--Petroleum-
Quiet and steady; crude 95ic at Parkrr's
for immediate shipment; refined : !c Tor
Philadelphia delivery.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-10-14
THE GREENBACkERS.
A CAREFUL CANVASS OF THE VOTE.
How the Party will Stand on Governor
A Mathematical Distribution Of
the National Strength
Elects Ewing,

COLUMBUS, October ia careful cam
vass of the National voters in counties
which cast 1920 votes for Andrew Roy
last year, has just been completed, and
the figures show that 1923 OF those
votes are now declared for Ewing, 2,6T
for Foster, 1854 for Piatts and 1882 are
uncertain.
The circular OF Hugo Preyer calling
National Convention of Greenbackers
in st. Louis in January next, to be com
posed only of men who are in the Pom
eroy clubs, for the known purpose OF
nominating Brick Pomeroy Tor Presi-
dent, and the letter from Foster, recent
ly published, authorizing his agent to
buy the National vote, which have
transpired since the count was in chief
part completed, will largely swell the
number OF Nationals who will vote for
Ewing.
II this count is even approximately
correct, as it is known TO be, the tri-
umphant election of Ewing is assured
bevOnd a doubt,
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-10-14
JUST BEFORE THE BATTLE!
The Enquirer's Views OF the Out
IOok-A Democratic Victory.
Special TO the Register.

special 70 lhe neslStel
CIyCINNATI, October Is, 1879.
The night before the election finds
both parties confident OF success, though
the Republican leaders are more bold IN
asserting their intention to carry the
State. Still with the figures OF previous
elections as a basis it seems to me that
the Democrats have better ground on
which to base their claims than their
opponents. On full vote the difference
between the Democrats and Republi-
cans does not exceed 5000. This year,
however, fully $1,000 Greenbaekers will
vote with the Democrats, while not more
than 5000 will 90 back to the Republic
cans. This would give the State to the
Democrats unless there should be de-
fection on the part of the hard money
Democrats towards Ewing. My infor-
nation on this point is that no such de-
lection exists and that the Democrats
will poll an unusually large vote.
j. Il. MCLEAN,
Managing Editor Enquirer.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-10-14
THE HOSTILE UTES.
Pronositions for Peace.

WASHINGTON. October 13.-Secretary
Schurz, upon receiving a dispatch stat
ing that the hostiCle Ctes had retired
through the influence oi Ouray, called
at the War Department aud consulted
General Sherman. The latter at once
sent the following telegram To General
sheridan:
The honorable Secretary OF the In
terror has this morning called my atten-
ton To dispatch conveying PROPOSE
tious for peace, which is communicated
for your information. and should 90 for
what il is worth 10 Generals Crook and
Merritt. The latter, on the spot, can
tell If the hOStileS have ceased fighting.
III So Gen. Merritt should go in every
event To the agency to ascertain the ac-
tual facts All the Indians who oppose
must be cleared out OF the way, and II
they resist they should be held as rris
ouers To be disposed of by superior or
ders. The murderers OF the agent and
employees must be punished as also
those who fought and killed Major
Thornburg and men.
lSiynedl W. I. SHERMAN.
The following is the communication
from Agent Stanley which led to the
action taken by General Sherman and
Secretary SchUrz:
Los PESOs AGENCY, Oct. 9.
Arunncr is lust i'm from the Southern
Ute Agency with letter from the agent.
4 general council was held. The Otes
will obey Ouray'S request. They will
stay at home aul take no part in the
White river trouble, and request Ouray
% inform them of their decision.
signed STANLEY,
lgsid.
concur in the above.
OURAY,
~ !. - Il