Arizona miner. [volume] (Fort Whipple, Ariz.) 1864-1868, 1864-07-06
TO THE PEOPLE OF ARIZONA.

FELLOW CITIZENS We are about organizing a
civil Government for cur Territory under an Execu
tive OF moderation, fairness and ability With the germ
of political life, we have TO hope, that era of
material prosperity is dawning upon us
The principal cause retardng our progress has been
the continued depredatons OF the Apache Indians;
tribe OF such formidable power and barbarous instincts
that their subugation or determination has become
matter Of paramount importance. The vigorous
measures being taken, both by the military
authorities and the people will open the rich min
ing country north OF the ella TO settlement and occu
patton The mineral wealth OF Arizona is famous ali
over the world and her grazing fields unsurpassed
besides have considerable arabic land capable Of
producing two crops annually.
The Territories the minor children OF the Re-
public and their Delegate is only admitted to the
family councils by courtesy,-lt would not therefore
become him 10 launch into party politics. On ac-
count of our proximity 30 the Mexican border we
naturally look with socitude at the erection Of
monarchy on our boundary line lii consequence OF
Foreign Intervention in Mexican Affairs the proprety
of occupying the Northern States OF Mexico by Ameri
can troops seems apparent. sufficient justification
for this exists III the large indebtedness OF Mex
leo TO Government and people Tor which We have
security IL is against the settled policy of our
Government to allow any European interference on
this continent and this long settled policy cannot be
honorsby abandoned even III our time Of trouble The
ports OF Sonora nec ssary 10 our u prosperity
and many Of our citizens acquiring valuable inter
ests in Northern Mexico which ought to be protected
Dis nnica il the greatest calamity wei; essia be-
fall the American people and every eXerton necessary
| TO preserve Nationality must be made. In the
heart of every true patriot the Nationality of the
American people above every other interest
prejudice. In the motto of my native State, limited
we stand divided we fall" The President has, in my
humble Judgment always evinced an honest desire to
preserve the integrity Of the Union in every way con
sistent with the dignity of gre and powerful Nation
In local matters we need Mail facilities through the
principle settlements connected with the eastern states
and California by an Overland Mail over the most
available route.
| The mines should be eeded TO the discoveries and
their associates without tax and wholesome laws made
| to encourage their Development.
/ We cannot expect our full measure of prosperity
until the angel of peace shall again spr ad her wings
over our broad and beautiful land then shall have
influx of population, the vivtying streams Of com
merce with all the comforts and luxuries which the
mineral wealth of mountains viii bring to our feet
i You are now called upon TO elect Delegate to az
1 end to your interests in Washington residence
and connection with the Territory for nearly ten years
has made me somewhat familiar with your wants i
your views accord with mine, IL would be grateful
compliment TO my long Identification with you
interests TO be chosen You feel assured that ever
exertion that can be made ard every influence tina
can be brought to bear will be used to promote you
Il prosperity and happiness
i CHARLES ID. PosTos.
! Prescott, Arizona, June 20 1854,