The weekly Arizonian., 1859-06-30
Murder of MT. John Ware.

MeXlcan pe0nS started from Iomocac0rl MlS- sion for Tubac. Arriving near the house of Messrs Ware and Caruthers, on the road, shout ing and laughing, the dogs ran out and bark ed. The Mexicans instantly ran at the dogs with drawn knives, when MT. Ware came out of the house to stop the disturbance. He was instantly seized by g Mexican named Rafael Polanco, and thrown violently to the ground, the other Mexicans closing in upon him with their knives. Mr. Jas. Caruthers then came up and struck one of the Mexicans with small stick, hoping to drive them away, but finding they wonld not go, ran for his ble-barrelled gun. In the meantime, Polanco held Ware while the other Mexicans stabbed him in five places. Caruthers coming out of the house with his gun, Ware, who was struggling with his assailants, cried out-"Hurry, Jim, they're killing mel" Caruthers then fired and shot Mexican named Cruz, and rushing up,knocked down Poanco with the gun. Ware then raised himself partially, drew his revolver, and fle1 several intellectual shots at the retreating Mexi- cans MT. w. was instantly taken to the house and found to be dangerously wounded, the knife having penetrated his lungsin two places. He was carefully attended by Dr. Hughes, but died on the following night, very suddenly.
 MT. Ware was native of Fredericksburgh, Va, and came to New Mexico about the year 1842; from thence he proceeded to California, remained some time, and then came to this region. For several years he has worked 8 farm near Tubac, in company with Mr. Caruthers.- John Ware was known as brave, generous, honest man, abounding in social qualities, hos pitable and kind. He was buried in the old churchyard at Tubac. He has brother, pur. ser in the navy, and brother, teller of bank in Richmond Va. oa'.a ;, .a,t..
 Rafael Polanco, the only one of Mr. Ws as- sailants who did not run away, was arrested by party of citizens on the morning of the 26th inst, and on the afternoon of the 27th brought before a meeting of citizens, at Tubac, for ex- animation. '
 The meeting was organized by electing Ed ward B. Cross, Chairman, and Dr. c. B. Hughes Secretary The facts above detailed in refer ence to the murder being fully substantiated, and furthermore, that the prisoner was thief,
 
 MT. s. H. Lathrop offered the following resolu- tions 5. 7aH
 Resolved, That at an examination of Ra- fael Polanco, Mexican, and witnesses pres ent at the time John Ware was killed we are of the opinion that he was one of the parties who caused his death that the prisoner held Ware while some other Mexicans Zone shot by J. Ca ruthers) stabbed him. -.ei ,i,i
 Resolved, That the prisoner be sent to Fort Buchanan with a request that the command ing officer keep him in confinement until an opportunity offers to send him to the Rio Grande for trial or commitment or until the civil authorities take him in charge.
 1 Resolved, That as citizens we request the Judge of the Rio Grande District to make ar arrangements to hold a court in this section of the Territory. ..'l a.,. .,
 After some little discussion, the resolutions were carried '.o
 A reselution, as follows, Was then moved, and adopted without dissent.ng voice:
 Resolved, That in the future, until the es' tablishment of law and courts among us, we will organize temporary courts and admins ter justice to murderers, horse thieves, and otn- CT criminals, ourselves. lp pHP Fn74 I The meeting then adjourned, but it being deemed advisable to elect some civil officers,