04 Jun 1869
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Newspaper
The Montana Post
Location
Virginia City, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1869
Page
1
The Montana Post editors discuss Secretary Boutwell’s gold policy and greenbacks, noting a potential drop in gold to below 130. The Independent column critiques party loyalty and previews upcoming territorial conventions, with references to Madison county primaries and a governor general appointment in Cuba.
The piece defends Sumner’s Alabama speech as a clear, comprehensive American presentation of facts opposing English maneuvers. It argues for steadfast support despite British bluster and shifting American editorials, asserting there will be no war and praising bold, principled voices over partisan fear.
Eastern dispatches list Army officers and agents named to execute Indian superintendency duties across Idaho Montana Colorado Washington New Mexico Oregon and Wisconsin with multiple Brevet ranks and specific agencies. About thirty additional assignments awaited official mails and details.
Letters from the Independent describe Moore Creek near Idaho and Montana as promising with camps forming at Maryaville. Reports claim gold finds, large yields from some slakes, and a town laid out as miners push toward spring operations near Hoosier creek.
This dated critique discusses Democratic factionalism, Major Bruce and Major Maginnis, and the Montana legislative issues on representation, biennial sessions, and the Organic Act. It condemns James M. Cavanaugh as unfit, recalls Washington visits, and references party reforms, provincial politics, and national movements.
The 1869 Lippincott catalog lists a tinted paper edition of McClure’s volume on Montana and the West. It promises letters from Montana and Colorado, revised and illustrated, with Utah later letters possibly included. The author’s early York Tribune correspondence is cited as superior for describing resources, scenery, and historic incidents.
Recent research in applying electricity to gold and silver ores gains momentum. Prof. Bequerel and partners Nolf Pioche tested a technique described by Dr. A. F. W. Partz of San Francisco who has secured a patent. The May 22 Mining and Scientific Press notes the method could advance future ore reduction of base metals and promises much interest for metallurgists and miners.
The New Tribune reports Sr. Louis shows strain, with the Montena collapse affecting liabilities seen as vast. The firm seeks weeks to assess losses and resume operations, aided by a 61,000,000 bridge to restart business. Bankers and brokers at Broad Street face closures as firms recalibrate amid the crisis.
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