HELENA WEEKLY HERALD. LOCAL NEWS. From the Daily Herald of Slay 13. A Horrible Tragedy near Cow Island. Reported Massacre of A. J. Simmons and Party by a band of Sioux Indians. * - They Are Said to Have Been Surprised by the Treacher ous Red Devils and butchered in Cold Blood. Painful reports lwive l>een rife for some days at Fort Benton that Special Indian Agent Simmons and party have been killed by a band of Indians, (Sioux) somewhere in the neighborhood of Cow Island, Missouri rivet. These reports reached Benton through half breed sources, and seem to be credited by those best informed of recent Indian move ments in the upper river eountiy. Mr. Ar noux, of Benton, writes to Mr. Broadwater, of this city, of these reports, and states (hat a considerable sum ÿ money has been volun teered by the merchants and others of lliat place to induce a responsible person to pro ceed below and ascertain the truth or falsity of the information received. The half-breed accounts are to the effect that Simmons and men, while passing some point above Cow Island, were hailed from the river hank by Sioux, who signified their desire for the party to land and talk willi them; that the party complied, went ashore, were overpowered and subsequently killed by the Indians. This terrible tragedy must have occurred—if occur it did—between the 2(ith and 29lh of April. As previously communicated by our Ben ton correspondent, and published in the IIku AiiD of May 8th, Mr. Simmons' party took their departure from that place ou the morn ing of the 24th ult., ou the splendid new Mackinaw boat "Jas. M. Arnoux," bound down the river to interview and issue pro visions to the Sioux. Six men constituted the party, as follows: A. «. Simmons, Special Indian Agent at Fort Browning ; Chas. D. Hard, Deputy U. S. Marshal : Wtn. B. Judd, employee of Indian Department at Browning; J. X. Beidler, employee of Indian Depart ment at Fort Peck; Wm. Bout, Interpreter; and one other man whose name we have not yet learned, engaged at Benton to make up the quota for the hazardous river trip. It w ill be remembered that our correspon dent, waiting us on April 27th, suited that it was thought by Benton people that Mr. Sim mons "would encounter tbe Sioux before going many miles, as the war party, supposed to be Sioux, who tired upon a party of white men at Eagle creek, and stole' four horses from them on the 10th, are probably linger iug on the river not far away." The infer ence la tiiat these are the Indians who have lieen guilty—if reports are corroborated—of tlds fearful butchery. Wc earnestly trust, und are not without hope, tiiat the accounts of this tragedy will yet prove to have been greatly exaggerated or wholly unfounded. The wires between Helena and Benton are broken, and we are obliged to await further advices through the torturing slow medium of the mails. , ; Latku.—S ince the above was placed lu type, the operator at Beuton telegraphs to Mr. Fredericks, of the Helena office, that the impression is general at that place that Mr. »humons and his entire party were mur- dered by the Indians, as first reported. Fur- ther news of this bloody tragedy Is expected at Benton this evening or to-morrow, and will be immediately telegraphed to the Her- ADD. ----- I— « <1> »»tew- Weal Sul« Items. From the Independent of the 11th inst: The Pioneer Company, on Bratton's Bar, near Pioneer, had cleaned up over $2,000 up to last Saturday evening. All expenses this spring have been covered and a dividend de clared to shareholders. During the winter the Miners Ditch at Frederickson has been extended to Spring gulch, a distance of nearly two miles. The ditch will be carried to Antelope gulch, where Messrs. Pemberton & Kelley own over two hundred acres of mineral land. We have had more sickness in town this spring than ever before known, and that it is attributable to a neglect of proper sanitary precaution in a great measure, there is no doubt. Henry Valiton, Esq., has recovered from a severe attack of mountain fever, and we are pleased to sec him on the streets attending to business again. . There are "rumors in the air" that a promi nent Federal official in Deer Lodge is about to resign his position. The Commissioners have appointed John O'Neil, Esq., Hoad Supervisor of this Dis trict. The appointment gives general satis faction. From the Northweet of the 11th Inst-. Mr. Jere. Koaeh, of the firm of Murphy, Kenyon & Co., Pioneer, met with an accident a few days ago which demolished one rib and demoralized a couple more. While working on the saw-mill he fell through into the pit, striking his side against the carriage timbers, and inflicting the injuries mentioned. Charley Kenyon brought him to town, and under skil ful treatment he is rapidly recovering. The Beer Lodge and Helena road it getting in pretty good condition again. Three or four good days will set it right Sleighs are only run now about two miles—this side of Clark's. city. . Personal. -Capt. Mills, of tbe 7forthirc.it, Is in the —Lieut. Doan, of Fort Ellis, who has been stopping in the city for several days, left for that Post this morning. '—Johnny Forbis, the successful competitor for the West Point cadetship, took his de parture by overland coach this morning, to enter upon his four years course at the 17. 8. Military Academy !u June. —Walter W. Johnson, who returned from the West Side on Saturday, has just made a survey of the Atlantic Cable mine, to be sub mitted to a company which have been nego tiating with a view to purchasing the same. —Among the attorneys of this city, who have gone to Radershurgh to attend the Dis trict Court, which convened this morning, are Judge Syrues, Col. Johnson, Warren Toole, District Attorney Williams and Cliumasero & Chadwick. —Jno. Keating, who ha9 been laid up for several weeks, in consequence of a broken leg, caused by that runaway accident, is able to hobble about on crotches. We saw him on the streets to-day for the first time since the unfortunate occurrence, —Mr. Wm. Goody er, of the Indian office, left by the Benton coach this morning, to gain if possible, nt an eftrly day, reliable in formation of the fate of Agent Simmons and party, the killing of whom by Sioux Indians in the neighborhood of Cow Island, was re potted here from Benton on Saturday last. —C. A. McCabe, a successful miner of Elk Creek, was one of the passengers on the Over- land from Corinne this morning. Charlie has been visiting with his friends in the East dur- ing the past winter, and comes hack to Mon- tana perfectly satisfied that this is the best country on God's footstool. Says he don't want any more of the States in his. --We were pleased to receive a call yester day from J. L. High, Esq., recently acting U. 8. Prosecuting Attorney for Utah, who arrived on the overland coach Saturday.' He was one of the unfortunate passengers who were in the coach that upset near Pleasant valley, and received some severe bruises. Mr. High will remain several days in the metropolis, and then proceed to Fort Hall, and thence to Chicago, his former home. —Mr. T. H. Kleinschmidt and family, after an absence of several months in the States, returned to their home in this city on Satur day evening last The trip np from the Rail road was exceedingly fatigueing, and Mrs. K. and children were pretty thoroughly worn out by the stage jaunt of over 400 miles. Mr. Kleinschmidt and lady were kept tolerably busy to-day in receiving their many friends, who cordially greeted their return to the mountains. Tbe New Pamphlet of the HI. A. id. Sc III. Association. We have received from Messrs. Wilkinson, Ronan & Co., publishers, the new pamphlet containing the premium list, rule9 and regula tions of'the Third Annual Fair, which com mences on the 8d of September next. The work embraces a good deal of valuable in formation, such as rules to be observed by exhibitors, general arrangements, programme, ticket system, a full list of premiums to be awarded in the several departments, etc., etc. The pamphlet itself is ahadsome specimen of typographical neatness, and reflects much credit upon the publishers. Judge murphy. Judge Murphy of the 1st Judicial District, is receiving first-class notices from the press of Montana. We have been informed that all the attorneys In this city except two, have signed a remonstrance against the Judge's re moval.— Independent. Arm« for Settler«. Mr. 8. T. Hauser is In receipt of a telegram from Washington, stating that one thousand breech-loading guns and two hundred thou- sand cartridges, for the use of the settlers of Gallatin valley and ether exposed points of our frontier, were shipped to-day. -—- I m » »-^w—----- I test«. —Everybody is interviewing our friend Kleinschmidt, whose exceedingly interesting oral namrti/e, entitled, "What I know about St. Louis," surpasses in graphic and enthusi astic portraiture Mr. Greeley's letter descrip tive of "The Future Great City of the World. —The Interior Department has our thanks for a copy of Prof. Hayden's "United States Geological Survey of Montana and Adjacent Territory," recently issued from the Govern ment printing office. It is a volume largely devoted to the Yellowstone country, which it scientifically describes. The many striking features of our wonder-land are illustrated liy numerous engravings, rather rudely and cheaply cut in wood. The work is one, taken altogether, of considerable merit. —We açe indebted to Mr. Clagett for a handsomely printed pamphlet copy of the "Proceedings of the United States Centennial Commission," which assembled at Philadel- phia in March last, to inaugurate measures for celebrating the One Hundredth Anniver- wuy of American Independence. This cele- bration is to take place in 187Ö, at Pliiladel- phia, and, as contemplated by the act of Con- gress, will be an international exhibition of arts, manufacturas, and products of the soil and mine. - I as - XlfU Watcbinan. Mr. Ooulaon, by request of many of oar citizens, has consented to act as night watch man to fill the (dace of officer McCarthy. Coulson, we be 1 i eve, will be a faithful and vigilant watchman» and give general satis faction. From the Dully Herald of May 14 . Court martini. The St. Paul Pioneer of the 13th mat. has the following military news: À générai court martial for the trial of Capt. Iuman, As sistant Quartermster at Fort Abercrombie^ for neglect of duty, was convened at Depart ment Headquarters in this city on »die 1st inst. The court is composed of the following named officers: Col. Geo. Sykes, 20th Infantry. Surgeon Anthony Heger, U. S. A. , Maj. J. E. Aard, 20tli Infantry. Capt. J. H. Gilman, Commissary of Subsis tence, U. S. A. Capt. J. C. Bates, 20tli Infantry. Capt. John Hartley, 22d Infantry. Capt. Win. Fletcher, 20th Infantry. Capt. Malcom McArthur, 17th Infantry. Capt. John N. Coe, 20th Infantry. First. Lieut. T. II. Fisher, 22d Infantry. Maj.- G. N. Leiber, Judge Advocate, Ü. S. A. Judge Advocate. Personal. —Capt. Cook, of Boufter Valley, is in the city. —W. F. Sanders has gone to Raùersburgh to attend Court. —Paymaster Walker returned from Fort Shaw, accompanied by his two daughters, Miss Julia and Miss Maggie, who have been visiting with their friends at the Fort. —Barney Collins is lying quite ill at his cabin in Tucker gulcli. —The material of the Salt Lake lievieie was sold recently at auction, by order of the Supreme Court of Utah. It was bid in by Oscar G. Sawyer, late editor of the Tribune, and that gentleman will soon open up with a new journal. —By an advertisement in the Hkhalvi to day, it will be seen that the Territorial Cen tral Republican Committee is called to meet in this city on the 25th inst. Business of im portance will he transacted, and it Is expected there will he a full attendance of the mem bers thereof. —Two large ox trains wheeled out from the Diamond "R" Warehouse to-day with freight for Montana, and vast quantities of merchandise arc yet on hand, and coming in constantly, for trans-shipment to the pros perous territories north of the railway.— Por inne Reporter 7 tn tuet. —Mr Bohm is running his lead ore at the Smelting Works into "pigs," preparatory to shipping it to St, Louis. He has contracted with the North Western Transportation Com pany for the shipment of 100 tons from Hel ena to St Louis at $40 per ton. As lead if worth (i| cents a pound, this will net Mr. Bohm $90 per ton, or $9,000 for the lot. Pretty good. From the Dally Herald of May 15. Tbe Reported Itlnrder of Hr. Simmon« and Party. Maior Walker, Paymaster U. S. A., who returned from Benton yesterday, states that the reports received at that place of the killing by Indians of Agent Simmons and party were from two different sources—from half breeds, who crowded into Benton through fear of the Sioux, said to be preparing in force for the war-path ; and from White Eagle, the well-known Grosventre Chief, who subse quently arrived at that place. Both reports agree as to the killing by Sioux of seven men bound down the river m a lioat, and the place of the killing was given in each instance as Cow Creek, above the Muscleslicll. White Engle was surprised to learn that the half breeds, who arrived at Benton in advance of him, had the same information be bad brought, ami tiiat the news hod already been communicated to the people there. It was difficult to find at Benton a responsible person willing to incur the risk of proceeeding down the river to ascertain the truth or falsity the reports, und to determine the fate of the party. One of White Eagle's braves was finally secured for the undertaking, and de parted on his journey to obtain definite infor mation in the premises, and to return speedily as possible thereafter. Some days may yet elapse before we can say for a cer tainty that the reported tragedy has or has not foundation in ft Later —Since writing the above, Mr. Good yer, of the Indian Office, telegraphs ns from Fort Shaw, 11:30 o'clock this a. m. "Reports not yet confirmed. Will not know for certain before Sunday." Mabbinv Affair nt Cudar. Private advices received in the city last evening, state that a stabbing affair occurred a few days since at Cedar Creek, by which Rock Drolctte received several ugly and severe slashes in the shoulder from a knife in I hands of an insane Frenchman, who recently emigrated from over the sea. The. assailant, after his attempt upon the life of Mr. Drolotte, retired to his cabin near by, and plunged the same knife into in» own breast, wounding Himself, it is tliought, fntaNy. Mr. B*.!«»ta painfully though not dangerously hurt. The New raining Law. The new mining law w hich appeared the Herald last evenin'\ interests all our people, and we have therefore struck off extra edition to supply those who may want it. Those owning or interested in mines will find it to their interest to read and understand the new law._ __ i*«r«aaal. —A. M. Essier returned last night from extended trip through the eastern part of the Territor y. ^ ^_ —Superintendent Viall, we learn, is on his road homeward, and is expected to arrive Helena within the next ten days. a of in the to if lot. from Corinne« Corinne, May (L-*-W. B. Webb and wif**, John Mahan, Owen Gaffney, Virginia City. May 7.—W. McCoy, James Burgis, Vir ginia City; G. W. Lauf, Joseph Hanna, Vir ginia City; A. L. Richardson, Deer Lodge; C. A McCall e, T II KleiOschniidt nnd wife, Joe Dinbeny, Arthur Brown, A. P. Espensliard, J. H. McFarland, Helena. May 8.—G. McFarland, W. II. Smith, six Sisters of Charity, Mrs. O. 0. Harwood, Helena ; E. H. Eîlenhurst, J. H. Koller, Deer Lodge. May 9.—Miss Ella Kelly, Miss Bridget Kelly Mrs. Mary Kelly, James Kelly, Deer Lodge, 8.' Purviin. S. Weber wife and five children, Virginia City.. > Corinne, May 10.—A. E. Hanford, A. J. Edsall, Mrs. Bowen, H. Williams, Frederick Smith, Master Pease, Virginia City; M. T; Burgess, J. B. Hussey, Sidney Holst ou, He lena: 8. E. Child, Fred Mead, Deer Lodge. May 11.— Ö. E. Webb, Mrs. Gilgk and son, P. W. Woodward and wife, F. D. Pease, Virginia City ; Johana Casey, John Mallard, James Mallard, James Stevens, 8. M. Hall, Helena. Corinne, May 12.— W. S. Reed wife and daughter, A. Loponce and wife, Helena. Corinne, May 13.—James Bettner, L. Martin, G. D. Chenowith, E. Wilson, T.£M. T. Meivemail, A. O. Lambert, W. Ilumsey, C. B. Latham, Clias. Latham, Helena. Corinne, May 14.—R. Sireet, wife and daughter, W. Clancy, W. C. Boydc, Moses Hirschman, Helena; U. Wolff, Banuack; Miss N. Bessie, A. W. Renie, Viigiuia City; Mrs. M. Pastor, Miss Paster, II. M. Dollinger, Z. W. Burnham, Deer Lodge. that the men at half of bad been was of the was de as days cer has from not last I he the UtlsRioula Items. The lancer of the 11th inst. has the fol lowing items î ' Since the location 'of the railroad to this (joint has become a settled fact, town lots are going off like hot cakes. The üîez Perce Indians, who left here last week on their way to their reservation in Washington Territory, intending to go by the Lo Lo Pass, have returnod, and are now en camped on the opposite side of the river. Since Wednesday last the Hellgatç river has been rising rapidly, and is now up almost tp high water mark. During the few days cool weather last week and the early part of this, it fell so low that it was almost fordable. Clias. Haydon, our enterprising livciy man, left last Thursday morning for Helena with a number of fine American homes which he in tends disposing of in that market. ; Col. W. 8. Scribner, late "Ye Local" of this paper, has dissolved his connection there with, and this morning took Ids departure for the Jocko region. Good bye, Col, and may success and prosperity crown your every un dertaking. You have the best wishes of the Pioneer family. We are informed that Rev. T. Cl titff bas purchased a lot on Main street, near the resi dence of Dan'l J. Welch, and that he con templates the erection of a M. E. Church building upon it veiy soon. A good Church building is something that bus long been needed here, und we ave glad to know that this want is so soon to tie supplied. ■ S te W I —I ►. II ' —T- UST OF HOTTERS , Remaining In the Post Office uncalled far at Helena, M T., on the 15th day of Hay, 1ST«. Aavignon Dan I) Anthony R J Asbury H H Benham Wm Bell J D 2 Beal W L Binger Frank Bloom Solomon Bradley Frank Briley N L DeBorde J M Dent Alfred 3 Dent Geo W 2 Edmonds W Greene Gustav ' Griffit Wm Grinnell P G Hardy Rufus Hilton Hobt L Humphrey« G-O Jewett William Johnson 8 Kèlogg Jölin N Miller r.evi ' McKay Geo 1 Ortis Kossuth Quinten Jomçs G Ray B F Ueeee David Schwank Frederick Hence r Chas Sharp James Sieten Leonard Spiva H N Story Wm Thomas John Todd J L Wells Goorge S. H. CROUNSK, P. M. BORN. In Boseman. on Sunday, the 5th Instant; to tlte wife wife of Wm. H. Randall, a daughter. In Virginia City, April Mth, to the wife of A. Lam brecht, a son. • , DIED. At the residence of her brother, Wm. McWhirk, Missoula, on Thnrsday, the 2 th «lay of May. 1872, of consomption, Henrietta, wife of Isaac Ilarr.ron, aged 22 yearn. Treasury Department. Office of Comjtboixeb of the CTiuuutcv,) Washington April IT, 1872. j WHEREAS, by satisfactory evidence presorted to the undersigned. It lias been made to appear that tbe noiitumi National Hank of Helena, in the town of neieua. In the Connhr of Lewi» and Clark, and Territory of Montana, has been duly organ ized under and according to the requirements of the Act of Oongreea, entitled "An Act to provide a National Currency seenred by a pledge m United States bonds, and to provide for the cfrculntlon mid redemption thereof,'' approved June 8 »!, 1864, ami has complied with the pro vision» of said act, required to be complied with before commencing the business of Banking under said Act. Now, tiwrefore, I, Joini Jay Knox, j tS!%fS^ä£ÜFS&JiS&Sfö in our an want will au the his at Hukam, ____ __ town of Helena. In the County of Lewis and Clarke, and Territory of Montana. Is nnthorieed to commence the business ot Banking under the Act aforesaid. Tn testimony whereofwitness my lumd and seal office this 17th day of April, 1812. JOHN JAY KNOX. [I.. N.) Acting Comptroller Currency. {No. liWO.l w2m-mytB Khan k Jones, JakeMuxeb Jefferson City Meat Market M ESSRS. JONES * MILLER give notice that, having opened a first-class Meat Market at Jettes son City, the best of all kluds of meats «111 be famished to tributary camps, at reasonable rates. A meat wagon and pock animai» will ply daily for tbe accommodation of alL __ w8in-ap25 ' PACE a COLEMANr***" ATTORNEYS AT LAW, Offices at RADKRSBURG AND BOZEMAN. Will practice In all the Cowts of Record in Montana. a WEEKLY WHOLESALE MARKET REVIEW. j Haunts, May 1C, 1872. Sugar __Extra C, 22. Smut*—10 g»J, kegs, irtdWBO; 5 gat keg*. $JO0$11 ; tn cases, six gal., $14. Coma—Obi Government J'ava, 40042: Costa Rica. »3086; too, 85086; Chartres, $Ttf. Car Frvith.—C aL Peach«*, 2* R*, $1«; Stefa*. Peaches, 2 lbs, $ 20 » SO; Cal. Pears, 2» It*, »15: da Plnms, egg, 2* Its, $14; do. Apricot*, l* ft#. $14; da Damsons, t)( It*, $14; da Quinces, foe, $14; States Blackberries, $s 50; da Gooseberries, $7; da Pine apple, $2 53 ; da Strawberries, $S ; Green Gagea, ))0 50 ; Scnppernong Grapes, $12; Cherries, $12; Cranberry Santa,$15; Con Honey, 2 R*, $17018 per case; 4 Bn, da, $2S; glass, $12. Car Vkobtabi.es.—W inslow's Com, $»; CaL To matoes, $11 ; States da, $8 ; String Beans, $ 2 ; Lima Beans, $10 ; Green Peas, $10. Fish.—M ess Mackerel, X bids, $30; do. kits, $ 8 ; Codfish,PS; Salmon, case,$14; Oysters, $ 8 ; Lobsters, $10 50; Sordine», *, $33032 ; if, $ 86 . Canules __Work's 13 or., 35c. Soar.—Castile, $ 31030 ; Balihltfs, (TSIb box) $30; Selineffct's, $10018. - - * Toiwooo.—Chewing—Cable Twist, $1 050,1 M; Gold Bar. $101 05; Black Navy, 89020 c; Bright da, $1 00 . Smelting—'Virginity, $1 25; lpgleside, 90c ; Montana 65c ; Game Cock. 60c. Datai) Fmrrr».-K Y. Appier. 10c ; CaL Peaches, 27c Blackberries, 26c; Cherries. 35e; Raspberries, 45q; Currants, 25c ; CaL Grapes, 25c ; Pears, 80c; Raisins, whole boxes, $ 1 ; half da. $3 50; quarter do., $1 75. Tea.— Imperial, $1 2502 ; Young Hyson, $1 5001 75 ; Gun Powder, $1 T502 ; Japan, $101 10. Spice».— Pepper, 50000c; Cloves, T5c; Nutmegs, :*1 75; Cinnamon, 85c; AlsptcP, 50c; Mustard, 50c; Bernard's assorted ground, per casa, $602. California Wines. — Landsberger Champagne, qts., $22 50; da pints, $27 00; Angelica, gallon. $3 00; Port, do., |3 00; White, do., $3 00; Sherry, da, $3 00; £1 Dorado, $3 00; Wine Bittere, $3 to; Oregon Cham pagne Older, $9 00 ; Brandy, according to age, $3 <0@$s ; Missouri Imperial, pint«, $ 30032 ; California Wine Bitters, per case, $12 50. Beep ,—$14020 per hundred pounds. Sundries.— Salt, 60tc: Brooms, $70S; Soda. 20c; Saleratus, 18c ; Cooking Extracts, $303 50; Rice, 17c; Hominy, 15c; Dooley's Yeast Powdere, $2; P. & M. Yeast Powders, $2 75; Concen trated Lye, $14; Com Starch, 22Xc; Pepper Sauce, pints, $804; Tomato Catsup, pints, $4; CaL Pickles, kegs, $6 25; Matches, telegraph. $2 ; Bar Lead, 16c; NaiLqSAlOd, $15018 ; Ropc,25n30c ; Bacon,24026c ; Laid 30c; Whittaker name, 35c; other brands, 28080; St. Louts Crackers, 18c ; Starch, 18c : Quicksilver, $1 25; Green Apples, 80040c: Coal Oil, 20c; Com Meal, 10c; Wrapping Paper, 17c; Hostetter's Bitten, $18 50; Drake's Bitten, $15; Pineapple Bitten, $14; State's Pickles. 0 gal. $8 ; da, 10 gaL $14 ; Helena Cracker», 17c. Produce. -The change* in produce are »light. Madison and Union XXX flour is selling at $T 500715: Standard XXX at $7 00 ; XX at $8 00, with small receipt* .and good demand. Oats are in good demand at : barley, 404Jfo ; wheat.3X03 Jfe ; potatoes,lVC ; «nions. 0010c ; cabbage, 8 c ; fresh butter, 60005c ; Fall