National Republican., 1882-09-11
THE NEW GOVERNOR OF MONTANA.
what the italian Press Says of Colonel
j. SchuyIer Crosby.

Colonel ]. Schuyler Cio by, who has been ap-
pointed governor of Montana Territory, was q most
gallant officer during the war, serving with great
distinction and bravery. and finally being ap-
pointed on the staff of Lieute ant General Sheri-
dan, with whom he participated in the Indian
fights in which Custer lost his life. Colonel
Crosby was awarded lifesavng medal by CoE-
gress for saving the life Of Miss Edith May and
his attempt to rescue others at the time of the
sinking of the yacht Mohawk, his bravery and
daring justly deserving tbs high recognition.
After he resigned from tie Army he was appointed
consul at Florence, Italy, serving T II six year,
where he made himself quite popular with the
Italian government, and the press of Italy gener-
ally giving him words OF regret for his departure
aud warm wishes for his future prosperity and
success.
The Flerdmosca says: "Our congratulations go
with Colonel Crosby for his promotion, but we
greve more that he should leave our city, where he
was universally appreciated for his culture, charm
lug manners, and integrity ofcharacter. His sue
cessor will be Mr.. W. l.. Welsh"
The II CJrriere HulidH0 hopes his successor Will
follow in the steps of his predecessor, who leaves
here the best eulogium-a very dear memory and
very lively desire 70 see him again.
The Firenze says: 1.-THE great services rendered
by him Ss an officer of high grade In the American
Army, and also in the consular corps, has without
doubt been the reason for such an honorable ap-
pointment to n field of greater action and impor
lance. He shall have the high direction of one Of
the largest and richest Territories of the Union
Young in years, but well experiencedand quick OF
apprehension, he Will occupy one Of the most hon
orable positions in the government SO well repre-
sented by him with us. Every one will remember
the eminent services rendered by him year ago
in discovering a band of iorgers We deplore his
departure, but are glad of his distinguished pro-
motion. Mr.. w. L. Welsh will be his successor in
the consulship
The ROma- firenze gives the following extended
notice of MIR. Crosby: ave have to announce
at the same time n sad and yet good piece
of news about the consular corps in our
city. We say sad on account of the de-
parture of Colonel J. Schuyler Crosby, United
States consul, who has directed for six years the
said office with rare endowment of mind and
heart, and who knew.how to endear himself, not
only TO the American and foreign colony and to
the aristocracy, but to all those who had direct
or indirect connections with America. We say,
also, happy notice, for we know that, as reward
for his great services, he is promoted TO be COVER
nor of Montana Territory in the United States. 1t
is an honor Justly conferred upon him, and his gov
ernment has appreciated his rare qualities in
calling him to such high oiice. Montana Terri
tory is one of the largest and richest III North
America, owing to its rich mine, and his futuI
fellow citizens may be very happy inhaving sucn
an energetic and clever governor We remember
his great cleaverness in discovering the forgeis
some years ago in our city, and we know also of
all the relief afforded by him to the poorer elias;
| in his distributing money and clothing, aud es-
| pecially weekly bread and meat tickets 10 oyel
| fifty families in the winter season. We wish tina
| his successor Mr.. w. L. Welsh, may be worthy
| imitator of him.