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A NAPOLEON OF FINANCE. An English View of Jay Gould and His I Operations. The London PaUll Malt Gazette, in a recent issue, says : "There is now going on in Am- I erica a development of the power of an in- t dividual capitalist which is well worth atten- r tion as a feature in modern society. The f tendency of capital in that country to roll up t with extraordinary rapidity has often been c noticed, and nowhere else could the collossal I fortunes of Astor, Vanderbilt or A. T. Stew- t art have been accumulated in the lifetime of 1 one man. But the operations of Mr. Gould i are of far greater extent than those of any i previus capitalist, and the movement of which he is the head is so clearly a portion t of a general evolution that we on this side of c the Atlantic may notice his course with pro- - fit to ourselves. Mr. Jay Gould is chifily t known here as one of the famous Erie tii- t umvirate-Fish and Lane being the others- i who carried on a successful war in shares by the aid of a printing press kept in full work on their premises. Drew and Vanderbilt found to their cost that it was impossible to "corner" or control a stock when all of the scribbling paper in New York could be got into the market against them. Some day, i doubtless, a calm inquirer will set forth the philosophy of the corner in full, and when I he does so Mr. Jay Gould will assuredly fig ure as the founder of a school. Never, per haps, was a bolder game played in its way than that of this very Erie triumvirate in rigging the gold market. The story is old, but its moral is always applicable. At the time when their operations began gold and greenbacks stood in a definite relation to one another, they fluctuated more or less, of course, as this or that buyer came into the market, but nothing very serious had occut red since the great inflation of the civil war. 1 Suddenly the happy idea came into the heads of these worthies, or rather into the head of one of them, to purchase all the gold in the market and lock it up; those wh9 were ob liged to buy gold for business purposes were compelled by their necessities to buy at the figure demanded by the ring. The matter t began to get serious. Gold went up and up t like a tube of mercury in boiling water; and there was no saying where it would all end. New York, excitable at all times, near went out of its senses. A mob at length collected in front of the office of the three conspirat ors, and affairs looked rather ugly for the triumvirate. To borrow a phrase from Mr. Jevon's mathematico-metaphysical language of economy, the ultimate differentiations of finabutility figured in the shape ef a lamp post and a rope. This, it has always been I said, did not suit Mr. Jay Gould. The intro duction of brute force formed no part of his calculations, and, in American parlance, he "left" without even stopping to open the glass door which afforded the only way to the rear. His bolder allies stood out, the United States Treasurer sold gold, and the corner came to an end. It is unnecessary to follow Mr. Gould any further, or through other phases of stock jobbing after this. Corners are devoid of interest, whether in wheat, gold, corn, pork or anything else, save as showing the power which, under our present system of produc tion and exchange, may be gripped by an unscrupulous man or knot of men working for the same end. But it was only as a gam bler in stocks that Mr. Jay Gould was work ing, and it was presumed his lack of physi cal courage and the loSs of one or two of his associates would cripple him for larger schemes. Precisely the contrary has occur red, and during the long period of depression following the panic, this strange financial genius has emerged beyond comparison the ablest handler of capital in the United States That he is acting in accordance with the ten dency of events does not of course detract from his ability: but the result is remarkable and would be dangerous but for the fact that the same power which broke up the gold ring can step in and break up a monopoly created by Jay Gould-the ablest combina tion for the benefit of the few that ever ex isted. His mode of operation is peculiar, and, according to trustworthy evidence, his own immediate associates, after a long dis cussion, in which he himself has taken little or no part, were often unaware of the part ultimately to be adopted. The mere money part of the business seems to have no charm for him, in particular; he buys a Staite Leg islat are as he buys newspapers and railroads -as a portion of a grand scheme of consoli dation which extends beyond what perhaps he himself forsees. As a result of a series of extraordinary and successful operations, Mr. Jay Gould has acquired a prestige somewhat similar to that which Prnce Bismarck has or had,in Europ ean politics. Any successful coup is regard ed as a part of his skillful proceedings. But men are only just beginning to perceive the outcome. There are others moving in the same di rection, but at this moment Mr. Jay Gould is master of the main line of transportation be tween t ie Atlantic and the Pacific; he is lay ing his plans, according to all accounts, for combination with the other roads being push ed through in the United States Territory. He has a monopoly of the telegraphic com munications, proposes to connect them with submarine cables in the same interest, whilst the project of a line of purely freight steam ers carrying in connection with the affiliated roads from the West is also attributed to his genius. Now, even aisumiag that one of these plans breaks down, for a time, only a gene--: ral tendency in favor of combination as against competition;cotUildenable one manor any number of men to obtain such power as this. Permit it to be used without regulation .--siy the anti-monopolists of the 8tates-.-nd an imperial government will follow, sauch as the world has never seen yet. Corpo tions are already a hindrance tod:freedom of devel opment, and a cause of all sorts of corrup tion in the United States; but the power ~to keep back telegraphic mlesses eld by the same great stock exchange operator who con trols an ever increasing mil eage of railroad may well occasion an' alarm,: which finds ex pression in the saying, that not the leet of the people .at large againest Napole.ni of SI Y1OR( CAYIERON'S PAARE.TS. Incideuts In the Boyhood of the Noted ýtatesunan. Simon Cameron's father was a tailor at Maytown. In those early lays in small set tlements there were no tailoring establish ments of great windows, gilded signs, and four-in-hand coaches. The village tailor, very much like the village schoolmaster and circuit-riding preacher, "lived around." Perhaps twice a year, as a'regular thing, he took his kit of tools along and went from house to house, cutting out, and, with the assistance of the women of the family, mak ing up the season's garments. LIe was an industrious man, but the family was numer ous, the pay small, irregular, and often taken out in farm products most convenient to the consumer. Simon Cameron's mother was a woman of great industry and altnmost phen omenal resource, but neither the efforts of the father nor the industry and economy of the mother availed to hold the Cameron fam ily together in Maytown on anything like a comfortable basis. It was not that they were poor below many of their neighbors, but it was hard in those days to shelter, feed and clothe a family. Favorable reports came down'the Susquehanna from Sunbury, and Cameron, Sen., determined to make the jour ney thither and endeavor there to establish himself in business and his family in a com tortable home.. It was a long pull from Maytown to Sunbury in those days. The trip was made by boat through an almost un broken wilderness, stopping by the way to prepare what provisions had been taken with them, and to add in the way of fresh sup plies whatever the primitive region might af ford. At the end of fourteen days and after many privations, but full of hope, the fami ly landed at Sunbury, Here Mr. Cameron sought employment at his trade, and spent a year at such work as he could find, but with no satisfying result. In despair of holding his family together under one roof, Mr.Cam eron set out for Union county, and the fam ily were scattered, Simon finding a comfort able home and a friend in Dr. Grabl, a well known physician of Sunbury in those early days. Worth One's Weight is Gold. To be "worth one's weight in gold" is a flattering testimonial of individual worth and this must be some consolation to the unfor tunate persons who fall into the hands of bri gands. It is pointed out by The Lsvant 1ler ald that the £15,000 paid the other day as a ransom for Mr. Sutor represents 264 pounds of gold, whereas that gentleman's weight pro Dably does not execed 154 pounds; while 211 pounds weight of gold was given tor Col. Synge, who can be little short of 35 pounds heavier than Mr. Suter. Statistically consid ered this is a very striking increase in the price of human life in the brigand market, and indicates an alarming increase of confi dence in those who, in commercial language, are the detenteurs or holders. It is all the more striking on looking back to past trans actions. About 1853 Dr. M'Craith, of Smyr na, who weighed at that time 145 pounds, was ransomed from brigands for £400-or 7 pounds weight of gold. In 1867 Mr. Alfred Fan Lennep, of Smyrna, weighing about 150 pounds, was ransomed for £1,500, or about 26 pounds weight of gold. Thus we see that in 1853 the brigands could command about 55s. 6d. per pound for their captives, while in 1867 the price had risen to 200s. a pound. But this is nothing to the present icrease. Col. Synge's captors received 1,143s. per pound, and those of Mr. Suter 1,942s. per pound. In the hands of brigands a captive is now worth 1.72 times his weight in gold. It should, however, be remembered that as civilization advances human life becomes more precious, evdn in the eyes of modern brigands. ] 1i"' I T BiI .I" I F 1JigllIi''' - * STOCKi BIRANDES. HENRY KENNERLY, Range. Teton. Brand on left side. Postoffice address, Ft. Benton. M. T. AZ R. S. PRICE, Range-Judith Basin. Brand on either right or left ribs. Address Fort Benton. Also owner by pur chase of the following brands: U on left thigh, for merly owned by P. D. Kenyon and Char es Lehman; [12 I on right ribs or right hip, formerly owned by Joe Gehrett. All persons are hereby warned against using either of said brands in any way. JAMES MEREDITH, HORSES. Range-HIGHWOOD. Brand on left shoulder. Vent. same, low down on left shoulder. Postoffice address, BENTON. LYON BROS. 1 ORSES. Range UPPER TETON. Brand on left fore shoulder. Postoffice, OLD AGENCY. 1iOTICE. We will herd all Horses entrusted to our care for one dollar and fifly cents per herd per month. We will have a House and Corral at the foot of the trail above George Allis' Ranch, and we will deliver horses at Hughes City at 50 cents per head. JAMES E MORAN, Joa A. L ia. ESTRAYS. I, Antoine Bertholet, have two estray horses at the lakes, between Benton and Arrow Creek, and brand ed as follows: One iron gray horse, about 4 years old and branded IYV on left shoulder. One sorrel colt, yearling: no brand that can be seen. The owner can havethe horses by proving property and paying costs. ANTOINE BERTHOLET. Ft. Benton, May8, 1881. REINICKE HOUSE, Sun River Leavings. This House is situated on tLe Helena and ;Benton road, just a nice day's drive from Benton, making it the most conveiient stipping place on the road. It is kept in flret-class style, and has the very best of ac cummodations tfor travelers on the road. Thoroughbred Rams FOR SALE. 300 Thoroughbred M~rino. Bouthdown and Cots wold Ranis for sale. These rams are from the flocks of esme of the best breeders of thoroughbred sheep in theUnited States. The Merinos were bred by Hon. George Campbell, of Vermont, and are especially adapted to the climateaof Montana,. beeause of their colparatlve freedom from wrinkles and grease or Our ranch is seven miles from Benton, when we shal be Dplased to see all parties interested in tbor of fbred sheep. PARIS G S O4 - SON1. -", l ort Benton, June 1, 1881. Choteau House NEW HOTEL. Thoroughly Refitted and Newly Furnished, SULLIVAN & HILL, Proprietors. Conducted on first-class principles. Everything new neat and attractive. Feelin, assured that we can offer the very best of accommodation, we res pectfully solicit the patronage of the public. PRICES REASONABLFE. THE LARGEST AND BEST HOTEL IN CHIOTEAU COUNTY. CENTENNIAL HOTEL BENTON, MONTANA. R. S. CULBERTON, PROPRIETOR. " NEW AND CO' FORTABLE ROOMS With or without fire. The house has been recently enlarged and new sleeping rooms adried. Board by the day or week. Special rates given Regular 'Boarders. Passengern on Coaches wishing to Stop at this House will please Inform the drivers. THE RESTAURANT. YARD & FLANAGAN, Proprietors. BOARD BY THE WEEK, $6. Per Day......................... ......$1 00 Single Meal .. .......................... 50 Three Tickets ............................ 1 00 Having one of the best of cooks, and under the super vision of Mr. Yard, and buying the very best the market affords, we can insure to the pub lic entire satisfaction. ITlEALS AT ALL HOURS OF THE DAY OR NIGHT. POLITE AND ATTENTIVE WAITERS. We pay the top prices for Game, Poultry, and country produce. Cosmopolitan Hotel! NEW HOUSE, NEW FURNITURE, Everythiag Clean, New aid Attractive Mrs. Beckman, having moved into her new house, is now fully prepared to receive transient or regular boarders. Will Make a Specialty of always having c'ean, sweet beds, and rooms large and well ventilated. FRANKLIN STREET, Between Baker and Power St., WiT. BENTON. IVMETROPOLITAN HOTEL, CORNER MAIN AND GRAND STS., RELENA. f1. T. Zimmer & Wolipert, Prop'rs. NEW, NEAT AND FIRST-0LABS. Board by the Week.......................S. f 00 Three Meal Tickets ................... ..... 1 00 Lodging......................................... 50 First-Class Beds. A bar in connection with the house, where fine wines, liquors and cigars are kept. The patronage of the public is respectfully solicited. LARGENT HOUSE, Sun River Crossing, ON HELENA A4ND BENTON ROAD A FIRST-CLASS TABLE, And Well Furnished Rooms Sufficient for Any Requirements, at Reasonable Rates. Superior Accommodations fobr Transient Custom. The Traveling Public may ne assured that people with families who are visiting Montana for the pur poses of business or pleasure, and who may wish to remain for a length of time, will have better attention and accommo - dations than they will receive elsewhere outside of Helena. WILLIAM H. ULM, MA lAGER . VIRGINIA HOTEL, Butte, * - Montana. J. C. Baker, Proprietor Conducted on the European plan. Meals at all hours. S Open day andnight. PALACE PARLORS Front Street, Fort Benton. Fin est Tonsorial Parlors IN THE NOZRTHWIST' Propraetors. Messrs. Smith & Spalding respectfully informt citizens of Benton that they hajve recettly bobugh oul Mr. Wnm. Foster, an assure the public ntination of the uniform slll and : courteous attention whicb is familiar to the habftuesof the place. JMO. T. 1IlIiP Y, UEL NEEL. W. W. HIGGINS. WM. II. TOID MURPHY, NEE & CO. Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Groceries, Wines and Liquors, CIGARS AND TOBACCO, Cooking and Heating Stoves, Sheep Tobacco, Wool Sacks and Wool Twine, Tents and Wagon Covers, Stockmen's, .Miners', Freighters' and Farmers' Supplies. DRY GOODS, Boots, Shoes, Hats, Caps, Queens ware and Furniture. We keep large and complete lines of all the above mentioned goods, and all kinds of House Furnishing Goods, and Farmers, Freighters, Miners and Families will do well to call and examine our goods and get our latest 'prices before laying in their supplies. Do a general Storage and Commisssion business. Consignments solicited, and goods forwarded promptly. SOHUTTLER WAGONS, Cortland Platform Spring Wagons and Buggies, PORTER IRON ROOFINC. STORAGE AND COMMISSION, Only Fire-Proof Storage Wiareholus in Fort Benitoin, Robes, Skins and Furs Bought and Sold. MUTRPHY, KEEL & 00. Cor. Front and Benton Streets, FORT BENTON, IM. T. OCCIDETAL SAL0O Nick Welch Proprietor. IFrontStreet, - - - Fort Benton. H. J. WACKERLIN T. C. POWER & BRO. H. J. Wackerlin & Co, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALERS I.% HARDWARE, BAR IRON, WAGON TI BERS HORSE isHOES AND NAILS, Tinware, Stoves, Queensware, Classware, Tin Roofing, and Sheet Iron Coods of Every Description. Our Wagon Timbers are of the Best Seasoned Hard Wooda. and consist of all woods uned in building and re pairing Wagons, Carriages and Buggies. Our stock of Queensware is the largest and most complete ever brought. to Montana, and comprises every artic e required by hotels and families., PLAIN AND FANCY TOILET, DINNER AND TEA SETS, Cut Glass Bar Tumblers, Plain and Fancy Goblets. Airb'aailia Soft (C oal .Base Burners, THE BEST AND ONLY SUOE$ESUL BASE BURNERS IN USE. TIN COQODS. Webhave a complete stock of Tin Goods, including Tin roodng, Gitters ani Pines, and will contract to do all t ks r of Roofing, Reparing, etc. , oods of every deseription Made to Order on short notiCe and at reasonable prices. We propose to keep one of the .lrgest and best supplied estab CIVE ENTIRE SATISFACTION TO OUR PATRONS. -I - ....... ..,