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The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1864-03-16
"Pitch Hn,''

Wilkes Spirit, the jockey paper of New
York which has been So long and bitter
y abusing. General Mcclellan, is now tax
ing A. lincoln through severe COURSE
of sprouts. The issue of last week con-
tanned most scathing article against his
royal highness. A bitter and vlndictive
warfare is now raging among the abolition
'eaders, and it is fondly hoped that il
may end in good to the country "When
rngues fall out honest men get their
dues" t8Eiti--.es m Ie1fl,iF
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1864-03-16
How Our Black AI,ies Fight
The Cause of the Disaster
i'm Florida. frs ~ - ,lai


The New York Times (Abolitiop)
Florida correspondent, in giving an ac1
count of the late defeat OF the Federal
force III that State. under General Sc ,mour
thus alludes to the cause of the reverse.
He says: y
Sat the commencement of the fight the.
Eighth United States colored troo,ys were
supporting Hamilton's battery. 6uf ,ehSn
their assistance became really indispensable,
by some strange order they filed 10 The iriiqht
an reari u The battery, for ths purpose of
Joining their right on the left OF the, ,Sev-
enth Connecticut. At that particular time
the movement was decluedly an error, for
carrying it out it left Hamilton j battery
unsupported. In an attempt to enfileds
the enemy on his right, Hamilton moved
forward four pieces; but, before be got
! into position, the belson that portion of
their line had concentrated all their fire
upon him and the Eighth q S., who had
again come to his support. In twenty
minutes tiuie Hamilton los, Al men, kill
ed and wounded. and 40 horses. The
Eighth also suffered severely
This mysterious sfiling to the rear" of
our loyal black allies, is further noticed
by Lieutenant Eddy, of the Third Rhode
Island Battery. He says: 'a'''.
1T was our misfortune to have for sup
ports negro regiment, ,oAo By raaniny,
caased as to lose our pieces The fight
lasted taree hours, when, finding his small
army SO much cut up, the General order
ed a ietreat y ~. 81 1'.....
This shows how much reliance can be
placed upon negro soldiers... aifgsq ssusss
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1864-03-16


FoRTREss MeNRoE, March 8.-A Gag
of truce steamer New York arrived this
evening from City Point with 700 Unien
prisoners exchanged Tor an equal number
Of Confederate prisoners, who were taken
up. s 80 7es t,-,5
The Richmond Sentinel of the 9Th inst
has the following dispatch:
MERIDIAN, March 9th fisherman was
at Canton on last Wednesday. Our cav
AIRY are fighting him on;alI sides.
There was heavy cannonading at Canton
all day Wednesday. ,-., I'm
Sherman has taken large number OF
negroes, He leaves the country perfectly
Impoverished, wherever he has been.
CHARLESTON, March 8-2U5 shells have
been fred at the city since our last report,
Nothing else new.
The Richmond Whig Of the 7th inst
says, SCI prisoners arrived here yesterday
under charge of Major. Multord to be <
changed under stipulations of the carte!
Il is hoped that regular exchanges will
oe resumed for the future.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1864-03-16
No Foundation for the Enva-
sion of Maryland.

BALTIMORE, March s-Reports are in
circulation, and have probably been tele
graphed here, of the invasion of Mary
land by rebel raiders 1t may be con
fdsntly stated that the only foundation 70,
these rumors is the fact that small rebel
force has been seen in Loudon County,
Virginia.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1864-03-16

nea- A soldier writes that the most
useful article that can be sent men in the
field is bunch Of wooden yarn aud darn
ing needle to mend their socks He begs
that persons desiring TO contribute to the
comfort of soldiers should think of this.
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d
Troy, March The municipal cleo
ton was held to-day. A large vote was
polled. Thorn, Democrat. is elected May
or by zoo majority. Six Of the ten Al
dermcn are Democrats. The whole Dem-
ocratic city ticket is elected by an increase
of 600 over the majority of last year.
Rockport, March The entire Dem
ocratlc ticket was elected here to-day by
about $50 majority.
Yonkers, March The Democratic
ticket, for villege officers, has been elec-
ted by about 100 majority.
Oswego. March AT the, charter to-
day Mayor Grant, Democrat, was re-elec
ted by 50 majority. The Democrats elect
three Aldermen and tow Supervisors
The Republicans elect one Alderman and
two Supervisors. ads ..-
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Yolk Stutc-- -Huaicipul ana Iown
Elections. r. ,
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Democratic Victories IL, New

Secretary National Cam mites
Arizona miner., 1864-08-10

The MINING TAx.-The tax upon the products
of gold and silver mines as fixed by the bill
which has passed both houses of Congress, is one
half of one per cent.--the tax to be collected not
directly at the mine but from the assayers through
whose hands they pass. This is certainly an inn
provemont on the BILL az it passed the House,
when it required five per cent of the gross proc
uct Of the mines. Arizonians will not grumble
at the tax, though in common with all citizens
out Of Congress, who have taken the trouble to
look into the matter they will continue to doubt
the policy of taxing the products Of the mines at
all. Gold and silver the country must have to
pay Its foreign debts in, if not to use as cur
rency. 1t would seem wiser to offer bounty
than by taxing to repress their production. This
is question Of policy, and Of nothing else. The
tax raises the cost of producing gold at time
when unusual and novel legislation is deemed
necessary to keep down the price Of the article.
AS it was originally shaped, the bill would have
operated most disastrously on the mining inter-
est as now amended, its chief effect will be on
the value Of the precious metals after they reach
the market. The alacrity with which the
amendment was adopted in the Senate and con-
Cured in by the House, shows determination
on the part of Congress not to allow any portion
OF the Republic to be oppressed by the operation
of general law.
Arizona miner., 1864-08-10

MAJoR-GEN. Mcdowell has assumed COM
mand of the Department of the Pacific, and has
retained General Wright in command of the Dis.
trict of California. The Sacramento Bee says
" The retention of Gen. Wright in command of
the District of California, by General Mcdowell
is generally looked upon with favor by the major
ity OF the people who have never given credence
to the many vague and unfounded charges made
against Kim. 1t may be also considered as q
marked evidence that the General has not forfeit
ed the respect and confidence of the Administra-
ton" Arizona remains in the Department of
New Mexico.
Arizona miner., 1864-08-10
EXPRESS LINES.
PRRsCOTT TO LA PAx.
The Pioneer Express.

The undersigned will run Pony Express
semi-inonthiy, from Prescott and the various
mining districts of northern Arizona to La Paz,
connecting with Grants and Wells, Fargo &
Co.'s expresses TO California and the Atlantic
States. Offices: Lynx Creek, Wertheimeris
store; Prescott, Juniper House; Weaveryiiie;
Howelps store La Paz, Chris Murr's saloon.
ROBERTSON & PARISH.
Prescott, July %, 1864. Mo
Arizona miner., 1864-08-10

QrARrz.-It is now generally conceded that
the chief mining operations Of this portion of
Arizona are to be in gold and silver quartz.
Both varieties are found in almost endless pro-
fusion. The lodes in this latitude have, some of
them, been opened to depth sufficient to show
a rapid Improvement in the quality Of the rock,
while from Others the groupings are of the most
promising character. II is a common remark Of
assayers and other judges Of metal, that the
surface rock from this region 10 unusually fine.
In every test but that Of machinery, which is of
course the most important, the lodes have
answered the best expectations Of our miners.
The ore is abundant and often very rich. The
lodges are unusually well located for working,
being in close proximity to wood and water.
The climate is such a. to make labor practicable
lat al seasons of the year.
The introduction OF mills would seem to be
the only necessity TO the speedy and profitable
development OF the mines, and the presence OF a
large and thrifty population.
Hencetorth we shall, from time TO time, give
reports from the different quartz mining districts
of the character of the lodges aud the operations
upon them. We have only deferred speaking
of them until convinced of their merit. We are
now satisfied that the district is one Of the most
promising upon the Pacific coast, and that CAPT.
talists will soon end it out, and hasten here
with the means to give it general and permanent
prosperity.
Arizona miner., 1864-08-10

Hon. FRAsclsce PEgEA has sent US copies OF
several important bills, to which we shall refer
hereafter. Mr.. Perea has worked vigorously for
Arizona as well as for New Mexico, and he has
the thanks Of our people. If he has not been
successful in all his efforts, it has not been for
the want Of industrious and judicious exertion
In the letter TO the Secretary elsewhere referred
to, Chief Justice Turner pays the following com
pliment to Mr.. Perea al am very much
pleased with Hon. f Perea. He has rendered
me all the assistance in his power. and has kept
an eye on our Territory. New Mexico will be
fortunate if she never has a more inefficient
member" asA h-
Arizona miner., 1864-08-10
TO ALL WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN.


JUDICIAL DISTRICT.
TO ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
WHEREAS, BY a proclamation by me issued,
dated the ninth day OF April, A. D. 1864, defining
judicial districts, and assigning judges, the limits
of the Third Judicial District were designated,
and the Hon. William +. Turner, Chief Justice
of the United States Court for said Territory,
assigned to SAID district to hold the courts there
in and whereas, the times aud place for holding
the terms of the District Court Ia said district
were not fixed by that proclamation
Now, by virtue of the power with which / am
vested by the organic law of said Territory, do
hereby order and direct that until otherwise
provided by law, in the Third Judicial Distict q
District Court of the United States for said dis
tret shall bs heid at Prescott, in said district,
commencing on the last Tuesday of September
next, and TO continue two weeks and second
term of said court for said district shall be held
at said Prescott, commencing on the last Tues
day of December next, and to continue two
weeks.
Given under my hand and the seal Of said
Territory, at Prescott this tenth day of August,
a. D. 1864, and of the Independence of the United
States of America the eighty ninth
JOHN N. GOODWIN.
By the Governor ea
RICHARD G. Mccormick,
Secretary of the Territory.
Arizona miner., 1864-08-10
NOTICE.

w. s. F. Johnson, OF Gen. Cartoons Escort,
desires specimens Of rock from the various lodes
in tina vicinity, for cabinet to be presented 10
the Commanding General of this Department.
Prespectors, sad others, will confer favor by
leaving specimens at the MINER Office, Prescott
Arizona miner., 1864-08-10

FINE VEcRrABLEs.--The gulch miners ON the
Lower Hassayampa, have some fine vegetables
this season. We were lately shown turnip,
sent to the Governor by Dir. Allen Collumber,
which would have taken the prize al any aggrienl-
tural fair in the States Captain Weaver and
Mr. Lambertson have thriving gardens at Walnut
Grove.
Arizona miner., 1864-08-10
Public Meeting.

THERE will DO a meeting OF the citizens and
owners Of lots of the town of Prescott, on Sat-
urday evening, August Goth, ct John Dixon's, to
devise means for paying for the public well, on
the Plaza All are invited TO attend.
Rv orler NJ tbs COMMISSIONERS.
Arizona miner., 1864-08-10
SALE OF LOTS

Notice is hereby given that the last sale of
lots, Of the town Of Prescott, at Public Auction,
will be on the lst day of October next.
Terms and times of payment will be stated on
the day Of sale VAN O. SMITH,
HEzEKIAH Books,
X. W. Groom.
Commissioners.
Arizona miner., 1864-08-10
THE ARIZONA MINER.
WEDNESDAY AUGUST 10, 1864.
A CARD.

Messrs. Samuel Adams and Charles Leib, candidates
in the recent election having fit to make sundry
charges against the ARIZONA MINER take this ocea-
sion to say that they utterly groundless So far
from refusing Mr. Adams hearing, when at Fort
whippe in April last, repeatedly asked him to give
me, for publication full statement of his movements
in regard TO the navigation of the Colorado but he did
not see ct to do so. Doctor Lebs tickets were the
first Job work done after the removal Of the MIsEP
Office TO Prescott and were ready some hours before
he left for La Paz. Moreover they called for by
his friends in ample time to have them distributed to
all parts of the Territory, and used in this dis
trct if not in others The charge that the MINER re-
fused to print them promptly, is in keeping with the
intimatons of Messrs Adams and Leib that they were
allowed no hearing in these columns which have at all
times been open to them upon the same terms as to
other aspTans for Office, viz the regular rates Of ad
vertisng AS none of the candidates were mentioned
editorially, the gentlemen cannot Justly complain o.
neglect in that direction.
T. A. HAND, Publisher.
Arizona miner., 1864-08-10
L. Dukes & Co.'s Express

FROM

WI will run regular semi monthly Express
from Mohave, near Fort Mohave, to Prescott
and Fort Whipple, Arizona connecting with the
Government. Express from Fort Mohaye.
Leaving Prescott and Fort Whipple on about
the LIST and 10th of every mouth, and Mohaye Gu
Rev. II. w. Read. p. ~, Agent at Prescott.
L. DUKES & Co., Proprietofs.
July goth, 1864. ni0vi
Arizona miner., 1864-08-10

MAIL RourEs.-Under date of June 9th
Chief Justice Turner writes from Washington to
the Secretary: The post route bill has passed
both houses OF Congress, establishing post routes
from the Pimo Villages TO the capital of Arizo-
ma, and from La Paz to the capital There is
also route established from Fort Mohave, VIA
Fort Whipple, to Albuquerque. The Hon. Mr..
Perea goes with me to the postmaster general
tomorrow to urge him to put service on imme-
diately, and also on the old route from Meslla to
Tucson. Also from San Bernardino to La Paz.
We are going to urge semi.weekly mail from
Kansas City to Santa Fe, and as further as we
can" ssl.as 80 sgaao tt
Arizona miner., 1864-08-10

tbs confirmation Of Surveyor General Bashford,
and the appropriation by Congress Of beralaum for
the expenses of his Office will put end to the report
that this surveying district is to be united with that Of
New Mexico The General expected here at an early
day, in company with his brother, Hon. Coles Bash
ford Attorney General of the Territory, and member
OF the Council elect, from the First District
Arizona miner., 1864-08-10
E SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES.

The returns thus far received at the MINER
Office indicate the election Of the following per.
sons. In our next we hope to give the vote re.
ceived by each successful as well as unsuccessful
candidate, from the official returns in the Office
OF the Secretary:
Arizona miner., 1864-08-10

GuNsHITHING.-w. j. Berry, Esq, of La Paz, has
concluded to remain i'll Prescott for the present and
has opened gunsmiGh shop adjoining the store OF
Gray Co. He viii repair guns aud pistols quickly
and we'll being an excellent workman.
Arizona miner., 1864-08-10
CHARLES BORGER,
assAYER.

Having established himself permanently in
Prescott Arizona, respectfully solicits the
patronage of the public. Assays made OF all
kinds Of ores, and guaranteed correct. Terms
moderate.
Arizona miner., 1864-08-10
DIED.

In La Paz, Arizona Territory July 9Th, 1864, Mrs
ELmIRA HOLIDAY, wife Of q. M Holiday, aged SO
years
In New York City April 18th. Mrs A. ANNA READ,
wife Of Rev II W Read OF Prescott, Arizona Territory
Arizona miner., 1864-08-10

MEssRs. Bowers suffers at Fort Whipple, have
fine stock of goods on hand and more on the road from
Mohaye Give them call.
Arizona miner., 1864-08-10

CART. ANDERSON and Major Clark bought number
of lots in Prescott at the sale on the lst instant
Arizona miner., 1864-08-10

81 F. G. CHRISTIE, ESQ, has been appointed Clerk OF
,tho Probate Court of the Third Judicial District
Judge Brooks and he will soon open Office in town.
Arizona miner., 1864-08-10

GRAND total in bullion, of $3l,s2o has gone from
Nevada Territory TO the st. Louis Sanitary Fair.
Arizona miner., 1864-08-10

WIN. s. curry, mayor of Tucson, will accompany
the members of the Legislature from the LIST district TO
the capital.
Arizona miner., 1864-08-10

- SEvERAL hundred men are engaged In grading a
wagon road from the head Of navigation on the Colo
RADIO river 10 Salt Lake The distance is 400 miles
Arizona miner., 1864-08-10

MARSHAL DurFIELD has returned to Tucson from
San Francisco.
Arizona miner., 1864-08-10

The Lount Mill is at the mouth of Williams Fork
and will be brought forward here speedily as posi-
Arizona miner., 1864-08-10
DELEGATE TO CONGRESS.
CHARLES ID. POSITION.
COUNCIL.

COUNCIL.
First District Coles Bashford Mark AID
rich, Francisco s. Leon, and Patrick III. Dunn.
Second Distrct.-George w. Leihy, and
Goble.
Third DISTRIBUTING s. Woolsey, Robert w.
Groom, and Henry A. Bige!ow.
Arizona miner., 1864-08-10

We are indebted to l.. Dukes Co, 10 Captain
Atchisson to Mr. Carlson, aud others at Fort Mohaye
fcr late California papers by the express
Arizona miner., 1864-08-10


Holiday, and Others, arrived here, from La Paz,
on Sunday, via the Williams Fork trail. They
found the weather exceedingly warm. Mr. G..
Davidson formerly OF Nevada, died on the road,
probably from the effects OF heat. We have re-
ceived the annexed communication upon the
subject:
WILLIAMS FolK, July 81, 1864.
EpIToR ARIZONA MINER:
SR:-At IL o'clock to-day Messrs. Holiday
and Brown arrived at this place, having left La
Paz on Wednesday last. in company with Dir. q.
Davidson, of Marysville, whom they had left one
mile back, apparently suffering from some disease.
Messrs Carts. Brown. and Potter fastened back
with water, etc, and found him dead. His body
was brought into camp and buried bis effects
sent TO La Paz, care of Mr.. Meier.
His friends can get all particulars OF his death
and burial from either OF the parties here sub
scribec. 8sol-
A. o. Noyes, Geo w. Curtis,
G. d. Potter, j. Z. Brown,
Henry Barmore, Joseph La Mar,
j. A. Haggerty, G. NJ. Holiday,
A. g. Benedict, Van Hays,
We learn that Mr.. Davidson had been a mem
Der as well as a clerk of both branches of the
Legislature of Nevada. An Italian, a packer
travelling with one of the trains from La Paz, j:
also reported dead from sun-stroke.
Arizona miner., 1864-08-10
A PROCLAMATION.

BY JOHN N. GOODWIN, GOVERNOR OF ARIZONA TERRr'
TORY, DESIGNATING THE PLACE AND TIMES
FOR HOLDING DISTRICT COURT OF THE
UNITED STATES, FOR THE THIRD
Arizona miner., 1864-08-10
HOUSE or REPRESENTATIVE


HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
First District-John q. Capron, W. Claude
Jones, ID. Ill. Stickney, G.. Z. Harte, III. ID. Jack
son, Jesus NJ. Elias, n. b. Apple, Norman s.
Higgins, and Gilbert w. Hopkins.
Second District
Third District.-John NJ Boggs, Jackson
IMcCrackin, James Garvip, and James s. Giles
1t will be observed that the Second District
is left blank. The official returns from that dis
trict have not yet been received, although Pro
bate Judge Johnson is said to have been on the
way from La Paz with them for more than two
weeks. 1t is pity that they were not sent by
some more expeditions traveller. The oficia
returns from the First District were received a,
the Secretary's Office on the 3lst ult. The de
lay of Judge johnson is likely TO seriously
prevent the issue Of the Governors proclamation
and consequently the convening Of the Legisa
lture. The proclamation is already in type. say
ling the names OF the successful candidates 10 tn,
Second District, aud ought to have appeared IL
this paper. As soon as the missing returns ar,
received, il will be printed on slips and sen
through the Territory The Governor had fixed
upon the 18th of September for the meeting o
| the Legislature, out it viii now have to be de
layed, in order to give all due notice, until, sa
the Goth, or, perhaps, the lst OF October.
Arizona miner., 1864-08-10

DocToR GARvIs having resigned owing TO profes
ssonal engagements, Edmund w Wells ESQ, late o
colorado has been appointed by the Governor an Acal
DE- In this Judicial District. He viii reside in Prescott
Arizona miner., 1864-08-10

Mr.. A. LYON has arrived from Tucson. He will re-
main here for the present Mr. Lyon was with Colo
mel Davis Ia his big fight with the ella Apaches. and
rendered efficient service. He Is capita! mountain
man.
Arizona miner., 1864-08-10

First District.-John q. Car
Jones, ID. Ill. Stickney, G.. Z. liz
son, Jesus NJ. Elias, n. b. APP
Higgins, and Gilbert w. Hopkin
Second District
Arizona miner., 1864-08-10

Tux historical communication on our fGa. page,
though somewhat lengthy will be found interesting
II is from the pen of gentleman now resident in Tue
nm who has given much attention to the subject dis
cussed
Arizona miner., 1864-08-10

xFehMATIos Is wanted Of the whereabouts of Geo.
3 IA. Snyder, who left Austin, Lander county Ne
sTerritory. on or about the 20th Of September,
I fw Arizona, accompanied by man by the name
ntchell ANY information will be thankfully re-
ID. Direct to Henry s., or Allen Snyder, vir-
City Nevada Territory lost
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-11-21
Oyyfcs OF TIE DyPor QrARrsRnAsrRk,

LYAvHsWORTH.
| PROPOSALS FOR ARMY TRANSPORTA-
80 TIONSssled Proposals viii be received at this on re-
until 10 O'Clock the 3st day Of Decenber 1851 for the
transportation Of Military saPpe' during the Jsr 1902 on
RourK No. L-from Forts Lesv.nworth, Laramie, and
above yes on The IVES. bank Of the Missouri River north
Foo LcsveuwOrh aud south latitude q degrees north to
o. n: s.' Or .: md Tas south II 'ss
attitude degrees north and cas-, OF Longitude ~ degrees
north Bidder. 10 .tas he rate pot pound. per 100 mile.
which they transport said store. In each tho mouths
RooIs No. rFr1S t md Riley in III.
Kansas the Of Kansas In the State u Mis-
n n. as Sy
aoSs north dstns 'qps =, s HSs, d E0s
that nav :. designated IN that Territory 10 To
land and Other point points on the route Bjdde,
viii t .n.po ed store. IN each q Ii. months dom April q
September, inclusive. Of tho year 1855
be established the Territory Of New Msseo any pc..s
stations that may be established in hs. Territory and
Of Arizona and State Of TeI we,, longitude los degrees
wet, Bidder :, , u: rate 100 p.sSS' r; b G S
from June 20 November. inclusive. Of the year iss
pound. sa pounds nV on
No .: md .cc. zoo pound. on Route Ne ,, -,
Of bscOp hard bread pine umbs shingles or other
Of residence, and each proposal should be accompanied By
e. .hSs:s.d dollar. Ga:a By Two :, nor:
~ :;
snre with tho terms o. this advertisement,
The amour, Of bonds required will be - follow:
On Rou,e No. mMv
On Route Ne a........................ aSSS
s.i.coIy s,dsnoe q III. oy..y and :orseey Of each
bid DEF and person offered security will be required
Proposals. must bo endorsed Proposals for Army Trans
posiion Route No. l""2" or"3" s. the may be-
aud none viii be entertained unless they fully comply with all
the requirements OF this advertisement.
Putie, whom awards made b. prepared 10
cute aud TO give tho required bonds for the
faithful performance Of the saIne
Contracts viii be made sub to the approval OF the Quar-
teraeT General but tho right reserved 10 Iect any OF al
bids that may be offered.
b In readiness for service BY the first day
Of April lbs and they will be required have plsee OF
agencies IN ,he vicinity Of Fors L.avenwor and Union
and otrr depots that may be established which they
be communicated with promptly aud readily.
by order Of the Qusrernsstef General
III. c HODGES.
Captain and A. O. NJ, L. ). A.