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The Portland daily press., 1866-06-19
Miscellaneous.
Sale of Public Lands.


LAND OFFICE, Bangor, June 1, 1866.
I N pursuance OF law as defined in Chapter g. Sec
i ton 80, Revised Statutes Public Notice is hereby
given that the following Schedule of Tracts and Par
cells OF Lands will be offered for sale Saturday. the
first day Of September next at II o'clock, noon, at
than the minimum fixed In the advertised list. ' '>''
The sale to be by Sealed Proposals in conformity
with the provisions Of the foregoing Chapter and
Section, which require that ten per centum of the
minimum price OF the township part, shall accom-
pany each proposal, which sum shall constitute a
part Of, and be allowed in, the cash payment to be
made upon the township or tract purchased,
Payments required to be one third cash, remain
der IN three promissory notes payable annually in
one two and three years. with satisfactory bond for
The sum deposited by any other bidder, who does
not became a purchaser, may be Withdrawn by him
ct any time after tho bids are declared and made.
FRANKLIN COUNTY.
Min. price
per acre.
Part Of Township No. 2. R. 8, W. B. X. p,
at the minimum of 81 900 for the tract, cts.
North part of No. 1, r. 8, w. b. X. p.
Remainder South halfs, R.4, do,
1854 acres, 30
PISCATAQUIs COUNTY.
Sections No. 4, ., 6, y: II, % s. "a, in Town
ship No. 2, II. II, w. +. L. s., 42ss acres, 40
ELLIoTsvILLE-Lots No. g. 5R.14&5
k.2;2, 8, 81, $, R. 3; and Gore, 1850
AROoSTOOK COUNTY.
Q, R., 6, W. E. i. S. Sections No. 4. 10, IA,
16,a of 8, and of IL, 3244 acres, %
L. r. 2 being s. w and other parts re-
manning unsurveyed, 1923 acres, 30
G. X. 2, w. f. l.. s. at the minimum price
of thirty cents per acre for the Town
ship; fifty cents for either quarter; '...
and seventy-fve cents for selected sec
tions. Proposals deemed most favor
able in the aggregate will be received.
q, $50 acres. tet
f. r. /, w. E. L. s. iaa
Sections No. II; Lots Sec. IS; Sec. IS;
1892 acres. i''ia H4 30
Sec. 81; Lots 8, Sec. 4; 4 Sec. a; Sec. 10;
Q Sec. 10; Sec TO-; Sec. 10; Sec. 16; %
2 Sec. IS; Sec. Is; Sec. IS; 3 Sec. Is;
4 Sec. 10, 1851 acres, 40
s No. 2, r. 5. w. e. l.. s. 1854 ''t
Lots No. "a, IS, SO, 81, SO, 80, 90, 81, 90, 90. -
"a, 90. SO, 81. 1903, 1O4, 105, 1O8, 107, los,
100, SO, 22S9 acres, 80
II, r. 6, w. Ell. s.
Section No. 6 Lots 10, 10, %; N.w.1
Sec. II, 1105 acres, 60
Reserving the privilege of Withdrawing Sec
ton 6.
SOMERSET COUNTY. aA4 'o-
6, r.. II, w. E. L. s.. yef-;.a.r rfeasr
s. w. !, $50 acres. GO
S. E. I, remainder, 1925 acres, %
s-4 ISAAC r. CLARK,
june 11dtd ot, "a 1853 ei5el Land Agent.
The Portland daily press., 1866-06-19
REMOVAL.

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Y-Job work Of every description neatlyexecut-
ed at the Press Office.
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Advances Made.

VIE undersigned are prepared to make LIBER-
u AL ADVANCES on goods in transit in store,
good security.
CHURCHILL, BROWNS & MANSON.
Arizona miner., 1866-08-08
THE GOVERNOR ON THE VERDE.

EDITOR OF ARIZONA MISER.-0n Monday of last week the Governor and wife, and Ad- jutant- General Garyin, started for visit to Woolsey's Ranch, the Big Bug district, and the Camp and settlements on the Verde They reached Woolsey's early in the after noon where they remained over night. In the morning, accompanied by the Yickroy party, and Capt Sanford and Lieut. Hancock; of Fort Mcdowell, and Col. Woolsey, they vis- tied the Golden Wreath, Ticonderoga, Green Tree, Galena and Big Bug lodes, and then proceeded to the Borger Mill. Mrs McC. rode iii light carriage all the way from Woolsoy's to the mill, by the mines, although no vehicle had before been over portion of the route
 The work on the lodes named shows them to abound in rich ore, aod fully warrants the conclusion of Mir EhreRberg, that the Big Bug is a very promising mineral district
 The Borger Mill had been in operation for a little while the day previous, but WAS not running when the party arrived. Mir. Bor- ger and engineer Fox soon started it, how ever, and the machinery worked admirably. 1t is first class mill, evidently made with much care, and perfect in every respect. All interested in it may congratulate themselves that it is by far the best mill yet put up in the Territory.
 After witnessing it's movements for time the party partook of substantial repast, presided over by Messrs. Berger and Wun- derlich, and then returned Co WoOseys ranch by the old road, which, for way, follows tue Big Bug creek. A halt was made at the Woolsey water mill on the Agua Eric, mile and half from the ranch. The great wheel. 50 feet in diameter, is a sight well worth see- ing, and the mill is doing good work. Five stamps are in position, although but three were running. Mir. Lindsey, the engineer, Mir. Bunk, and others, kindly explained every thing about the mill to the party Ore from the Central, the Green Tree and the Ticond- croga lodes has thus far been crushed, and all pays well. The Ticonderoga is evidently Col. Woolsey's fayorite. It is gigantic lode, filled with gold even the hard white quartz gives an excellent prospect. McNulty is in cha ge ofoperations at the mine, and is assis- ted by Tom Maher, Le Roy Jay, and others.
 The Galena lode is Mir. Borger's pet, and a fine lode it is. The three shafts all look well and there !s quantity of ore ready for the
Arizona miner., 1866-08-08
GENERAL SCOTT.

General Scott was buried at West Point, on the Hudson, where he had spent most of time for several years past, and where he died. His last moments are thus described by a correspondent of the N. Y. Herald, in a letter dated May 29th:
 Lieutenant General Winfield Scott died to-day at five minutes past eleven. He depar- ted peacefully. No struggle indicated the passage of the old heros soul from it's earthly tenement. Although his demise was antci- pated, yet hls death was comparatively sud den. Upon his arrival here on the evening of the 10th inst, by the special boat from New York, it was observed that he was very feeble. Upon descending from the carriage he tot tered little, and had to pause upon every step as he mounted to the hotel. After a few days, however, he rallied considerably. and as late as Saturday, at half past two. was gnt to the library and the village, riding. 'lhe same day he wrote some letters to friends. But few days before he requested General Cullum, commandant of the post, to indite a letter for him, which he ranked himself, though in almost an illegible hand.
 He appeared to suffer from no specific ail- ment, but rather general decline of physical strength. His mind was clear to the last. So little expectation was there of his imme- diate demise, that his daughter, Mrs Hoyt of New-York. who had deen staying with him some days, left for home yesterday. Last night the General was taken with chill. and tine assistant surgeon of the post, Dr. Marsh, was immediately summoned Even then there appeared to be no danger, and at nine o'clock this morning, Dr. Marsh assured Gen eral Cullum that he had no apprehension of immediate dissolution but in a short time 1t became evident that the eventful and use. inl life of the patriot soldier was drawing to a close.
Arizona miner., 1866-08-08

The convention then proceeded To nOmi- nate candidates for the Council, and on the first ballot Daniel S. Lount and John W. Simmons having received majority oi the votes cast were declared elected and on the second ballot Louis A. Stevens was declared duly elected.
 The convention then proceeded tonominate candidates for tac House, and on the first ballot J. E Slack, |. c. Barnett, II. Sypert, and Daniel Ellis, having received majority of all the votes cast, were declared elected and on the second ballot William S. Little was also declared duly elected.
 The convention then proceeded to nomi- nate candidates for Supervisors, and on the first ballot E. J. Cook, A. II. Peoples ai John C. Campbell, having received major ty of all the votes east, were declared electe
 On motion, a County Central Committ was elected, sith power to iill the place any nominee of this convention who rclus to serve, to continue this organization, ar make all necessary arrangements to secu the election of the ticket.
 The committee are Messrs. ]. A. Rush, Cummins, John T. Alsap, F.. A. Bentley, r. Bourke, of Prescott Mir c. Nj. Ralstin, the Verde; Mir A. J. SbanSs, of Walnl Grove Mir. Gideon Brooke, of Lynx Greet Mir King :. Woolsey of Agua Frioi NJ Anthony Mentz. of Wickenburg; and Mir w Groom, of thr Sterling mine.
 On motion the convention adjourned unt o'clock p. m.
Arizona miner., 1866-08-08

The chaplain, Rev. l. A. French. was c,n., in, and taking the Generals hand. rec,a1' prayer. Though conscious and cogr;,..s. that death was upon him, the power ofsneaI was gone but the dying soldier pressed ~. hand of the clergyman and bowed hi, l'.s repeatedly in token of his consciousness of,i' last solemn rites which Mir French wa. ,-' forming according to the rules of the Rprs.' pal Church.
 At precisely five minutes after eleven ,. ctly, as if in slumber. the patriot who,sf ffsE ft has been so intimately associated win g. military history of his country, passed av,v There were present with him at the t,9. moment General C. w. Culum, Comms,5 of West Point, and for many yeap I1
 General Scott: Surgeon Head, Assist,s,
 rgcon Marsh, Chaplain French, and ,I, snerols faithful body servant. Genpr, ,lum immediately telegraphcd to Mr pvt, who arrived here at five o'clock tbs .ernoOn.
 The President and heads of Dcpartner.,
 ued orders expressive of respect for a. ustratiye dead. The following is the orj,,
 Lieutenant General Grant:
 WAsnINGroN, May 30th, ls8
 With profound sorrow the General-in- Cb,.t
 nounces to the army the death, at We,
 int, N. Y., on the 29th inst of the h,.
 astrious commander, Breyet-G General Wis.
 Id Scott
 His history is part of the history of il.
 nntry; it is almost needless to recall it ,o
 ose who have yenerated him so long. En.
 ing the army as a Captain in 1908, at th.
 ,se of the war of lSl2-l4 he had alrcadr. bv
 force of merit, won his way to the mi
 Brevet Major General.
 In lSil Maior-General Scott was assiepA
 the command of the army.
 In the spring of lS4T, the Mexican WIT
 wing already begun, he commenced, as Con.
 snder-in- Chief of the army in Mexico, th.
 ecution of a plan of campaign, the success
 which was as complete as it's conccpt,s
 s bold, and which established his reput..
 n as one of the first soldiers of the age.
 grateful country conferred on him n
 Jo, the rank of Brevet Lieutenant Genenl
 token of its estimation of his brilliant . services.
 70 As the vigor of his life, whether in peste S m war, had been devoted to the service d e the country he loved so well, so in his ar, e his country gave to him in return that yener talon, reverence and esteem which, won hl D few, IS the highest reward nation can grs l. Of most commanding presence, with mihi C of great breadth and yigor, pure in lie, !; e memory will never fade from the minds ;. those who have reyerenced him So long. e As a testimony of respect the officers ofth l. army will wear the usual badge of mounin |, for six months on the left arm and hilt of ,h t sword.
 c Guns viii be fired at each military post r intervals of thirty minutes from sunrise to d o'clock, r. M., on the day succeeding the q F ceipt of this order. Troops will be parad' n at ten A. M., and this order read to theI l. after which all labor for the day will ceAs n and the flag will be kept at half mast durii IS the day.
 70 By command of Lieutenant General GrsI Ie E. b. TOWNSEND, e Assistant Adiutant General
Arizona miner., 1866-08-08
CAMP CADY.

Lieutenant James R. Hardenberch started for Camp Cady on last Monday, for the purpose of relieving Lieutenant J. E. Yard who will enter upon the dnties of quartermaster at Wilmington DSF'' it o'' August i''-- y '''' " '' Journal ''''
 Everything relating to Camp Cady is at this time of interest to our people. The abandonment of that camp, which is located abont midway between Hardyyille and Mo have and San Bernardino was great mis- take. By it the Pah-Utcs were encouraged to believe that the whites were frightened from the country, and to begin a series of depredations which to this time have been a great annoyance to travellers to Arizona, and indeed have in measure stopped communi- cation. We are rejoiced that the camp is re- established, hut under the circumstances it will not dc to garrison it with score of men. At least full company should be sent there, that besides having force enough to protect the post, guards may be kept upon the road. The Pah-Utes are small band, and should be quickly overpowerei. To allow of inter- ruption from them is absurd. The Mohaye road is a layorite one to Arizona in the sum mer, being well supplied with water and grass, and now that the mail is carried by it, it is more important than ever that it should be made entirely safe. The outrages thus far perpetrated by the rascally Pah-Utes are much tn be laraeEted, and the State of Cali fornia, no less than the military authorities, should see to it that they are properly pun ishcd for their crimes.
Arizona miner., 1866-08-08

Will oe kept m the service, and on the Verde
 The agricultural value of the Verde bot toms is now beyond question. The soil is exceedingly fertile and easy to work, while the abundance of water in the river, and the summer showers prevent all danger of injury to the crops from drought Some l5,UOO acres can, 1t is said, be brought under culti- yation, and if afforded protection little while longer, the settlers will probably be strong enough to take care of themselves. To withdraw protection at time would be dangerous, and it is not likely that the mil- tary authorities will abandon Camp Lincoln, even fl the volunteers are discharged At least one good company of troops should be kept there. great necessity is a better road to the Verde from Prescott, or a road whereby the infamous Grief hill may be esca- ped. The settlers think an easy passage can be made through Copper Canon, which reach es the river midway between Camp Lincoln and the settlements. Capt. Washburn has found comparatively good road, with no heavy hills, up canon leaving the river some | five miles north of the Camp, which we take the liberty of naming Washburn Canon. By this way there is an almost direct route to the point of rocks, below Giles ranch and i, is considerably shorter than the present road In places it is heavily timbered, and there i. sufficient permanent water for travel. This is perhaps the best way yet found, and should be declared a county road and the little work required upon it be immediately per formed by order of the Supervisors.
 On Thursday the Governor and party, Capt. Washburn, Lieut. GalIegos and wife. and others, went tO see some interesting ruins on Beaver creek, tributary of the Verde, at point three miles east of Camp Lincoln On high bluff of rocks are many openings. well walled in front by good masonry, which seem to have been the abode of large num- Der of people. Upon examination numerous apartments were found, some of them exten- sive. By whom these substantial homes were occupied is unknown, and probably witt ali ways remain a mystery. The ruins arc among the most perfect and remarkable in the Territory, and no visitor to the Verde should fail to see them.
 On Friday evening the Volunteers were briefly addressed by the Governor. who thanked them for their efficiency in fghtinp the Apache, and expressed the hope that they would be retained in the service. He was aware, he said, that the time of some 6C of them had expired that day, and that they were disappointed that the pay-master ant mastering officer had not arrived; but b, urged them to be patient, and not, at thi, late hour, to injure their good reputation by any improper conduct.
 On Saturday morning the Governor ant party, accompanied by Capt. Washburn anC MT. Ralstin, left the Camp for Woolsey', ranch. where they arrived at 1 P. NJ, anC reached Prescott the following morning.
 Prescott, August :, 1866.
Arizona miner., 1866-08-08
TERRITORY oF ARIZONA, (
 OrytcE or THE GOVERNOR. \

PREscorr, July 9, 1866. To 1is SjKroisors qf County, Tertiary ef Ari5oaa.
 Gaatmep-As you are doubtless aware, by section 9, of the Act creating Board Of Supervisors in the several counties in the Territory, approved December 70, 1865, 1t E made the duty of the Supervisors to act ss a board of Canvassers and declare the election returns, and cause certificate of election to be given by the Clerk to any person whom they shall find to have been legally elected to any county or township office; Ptortdca, that the Probate Judge shall canvass the returns as to Supervisors, and shall cause the Clerk to give to each person elected to the office ot Supervisor, certificate of election.
 As the Legislature is to meet this year on the Sd day of October, or within thirty days from the day of election, it is important that you should canvass the returns--all of which by the foregoing section would appear Co be in your charge-at earliest practicable mo ment that the County Recorder may be able to furnish the Secretary of the Territory with the names of the persons elected to the respec- tive houses.
 am your obedient servant,
 RICHARD c. MCCORMICK,
 Governor
Arizona miner., 1866-08-08
POLITICAL.

By reference to our advertising columns 1t will be seen that the political mills of the Territory are at work. Two candidates for Delegate appear, and as both are well known we will not Co day enter into discussion of their claims. The nominees of the Demo crats of this county, and the platform upon which they are placed are before the people. It has not been the custom of the MINER ed itorially Co uame the county candidates, and we shall not now do more than say that these nominations are among the most prom inent of our active citizens. Another con vention is called for Saturday, to make Un- ion Republican nominations, and we hear of still another to make an independent ticket. We adhere to our established sentiment that in Territory like ours the best men, those deeply identified with its interests, and like ly to serve them the most faithfully, should with or without party organization, in our judgment, is a matter of little importance.
 Let us have Delegate, members of the Legislature, and county officers, who have influence, and who will steadily and earnest ly use it to hasten the development and up- building of the Territory. Let us have men who have no personal quarrels to adjust, no private ambitions to gratify, 10 extreme views to advance, and who, rising above self and section, will strive by every means in their power to help our people in their en- dcavors to find safe and profitable homes in tbis new and m1ch abused country.
Arizona miner., 1866-08-08
THE GENERAL ELECTION.

 The Election Law, Chapter XXIV of the Howell Code, or all parts thereof referring to the holding of the General Election, which will occur this year on Wednesday the 5th day ofSeptember, have been printed in pamph- let form, and sent to the SherifTs of each county for distribution in each precinct. The Governor has also sent the following circulars from his office, to the officials of each county Having the law before them in convenient form, and the timely suggestions of these circulars, there would seem to be no excuse for neglect of duty on the part of any who have to do with the control of the cleo ton or of the returns:
 TERRITORY or ARGzoNA,
 OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
 PREscoTT, July 2, 1866. To ae Shs1FCf Colnty, Territory of A,i- z0ad.
 Sir-In accordance with the provision of section 3, chapter XXIY, of the Code of this Territory, l transmit to you copies of my proclamation, this day issued, designating the offices 70 be flied at the general election to be held on Wednesday, the 5th day of Septem- Der, 1866.
 By section of said chapter, it is made the duty of the Sheriff of each county to give at least ten days notice of such election, bv set ting up, at each usual place of elections in his county, copy of this proclamation, and by inserting the same in some newspaper pub lished in the county, if any be published therein.
 l also send you copies of pamphlet con. taining extracts from the Election Law of the Territory, prepared for the convenience of Inspectors, Judges, Clerks and voters, and with which you will please supply the various polls for use on election day.
 l am your obedient servant.
 RICHARD c. MCCORMICK,
 Governor.
Arizona miner., 1866-08-08
TERRITORY or ARIZONA,
 OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR. {
PRESCOTT, July 25th. 1866.

PRESCOTT, July 2oth, l6bb. To ths Recorder of Countg, Tsritory of irizoHa.
 SI-In accordance with the provision of section 8, chapter XXIV, of the Code of this Territory, l transmit to you copy of my proclamation, this day issued, designating the offices to be filled at the general election to be held on Wednesday the 5th day of Sep tember, 1866.
 By section 3l, chapter XXIY of the Code, it is made your duty, on the tenth day after the election, or as soon as you shall have received the returns from each precinct, to proceed to estimate the vote of the county. and to draw up and sign statement of the same.
 The Act creating Board of Supervisors in the several counties of the Territory, approv- ed December 30, 1865, a copy of which cn- close has the following provision:
 SEC. 9. The Board of Supervisors shall also act as a board of Canvassers, and declare the election returns, and cause a certificate of election to be given by tho Clerk to any per son whom they shall find to have been legally elected to any county or township office within the county Pr0DiIed, that the Pro bate Judge shall canvass the returns as to Supervisors, and shall cause the Clerk to give to each persoa elected to the office of Super visor, certificate of election.
 Under this provision, which as all acts or parts of acts in conflict with the Act referred to, were repealed, while it will be the duty of the Supervisors to canvass all the returns. tue duty of the Recorder as to certifying 10 the election of Delegate, and members of the Legislature is not changed, and l to-day by special communication, request the SupcFYis- ors to lose no time in making the canvass
 l send you two blanks, one to fill with re- turns of vote for Delegate and members of the Legislature, and file in your office, and one to transmit with certified copy of same returns to the Secretary of the Territory, which you will please do (by mail or other wise) with the least possible delay, ss the Legislature IS to meet on the 3d day of Octo- Der ensuing.
 l am your obediont servant, fs. ff
 RICHARD c. MCCORMICK,
 Governor
Arizona miner., 1866-08-08

mill Mr. Borgcr will also work the ore 4 the Big Bug, and perhaps that of the Eugci- ia minc
 On Wednesday morning the Governor arl wife, and Col Garvin, left Woolsey's rano, escorted by ten of the Arizona Volunteer, for the Verde They reached Grief hill--th great bug bear of the road--at P. M., artl descended in safety, although they thought | wise to dismount and walk down the most prccptou' parts The party rcached th, Verde river shortly after 1 o'clock, and cross ing, were welcomed by Capt. Washburn an, the other officers at Camp Lincoln, and salu ted by the soldiers, who were drawn up il line.