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The weekly Arizona miner., 1868-08-15

CoNcREss has recessed" " without doing anything for our railroad, or any other enter terprse calculated to benefit the Territory. Our Legislatures have petitioned, time and again, for small appropriation to remove obstructions to the navigation of the Colorado, But Congress has not granted it. We have begged for more troops, to protect life and property and help build up the Territory, but the troops were needed to carry elections in the South, and could not be spared for any such purpose as protecting white trash in a Territory. 0h how shall we repay Con gress for its fostering care2
The weekly Arizona miner., 1868-08-15
To Subscribers and Others.

Persons knowing themselves to be indebted to the MINER for subscription etc, will cause feelings of joy to occupy the now empty holes in the manly bosoms of the proprietors, at- tachos and creditors of the institution, by re- hitting the amounts due by them, as speedily as possible, by mail or private hand, rhbsw vqhiag 10 5e 3rnHef. We need money pretty badly, just now, to pay our help, purchase a winters supply of paper, ink, etc, liquidate our accounts with the gentleman who, for ever so long past, has furnished us with square meals, with the hope, no doubt, of some time, getting recompensed for his outlay and our inlay; the kind and generous souls who have presented Us with nice, comfortable clothing, and who, apparently, have taken laudable pride in decorating our sylph-lke form and Jacksonian c1Jeza, would, we know. feel powerful sight better were we to pre- sent them with the tokens of affection that in some countries pass between purchaser and seller, -i. C., the "squiyalcnts,' but, unless delinquents fork over, all these nice men will have to wait, hope, and console themselves with the beautiful. courage creating words of the eprospector who could not sell feet, "It is a long lane that is without a turn So he went to one of the rich ledges he could not sell, turned up powder and struck it rich.
 Owing to the fact that many traders who are growing rich by selling goods, etc., to the people of the Territory, are too penurious to advertise their business in their home pa per, and the general repugnance of most Ari- zonians to rush into court and make fat bust ness for us and the lawyers. we have to rely mainly, upon subscribers for support, and we hope that every citizen of the Territory, who is not already subscriber, will immediately forward his name, address, and, if convenient the money for one years subscription, but money or no money, send in your names; WI are not afraid to trust any Arizonian for tn, sum of seven dollars. Our circulation ha increased rapidly during the past nine months We now print 500 copies, weekly, gain o nearly 400 since the paper has been unde our charge. It is our set purpose to labor il the future as in the past, for the best interest or the people or ArlZOna, and our effort to make known and attract attention to 1t vast mineral, agricultural, pastoral, and othe resources, will be persistently followed uI The columns of the MINER are open to men c all parties, creeds and professions, except pol itical thieves, and we invite correspondence upon all matters of interest to our people
 We now send papers to every State an Territory in the Union, and most of what known abroad in relation to the Territory has been learned from the MINER. It COT tains more reading matter than most countr weeklies; its typographical appearance con pares favorably with the best looking journal
 of the Union, and Arizonians need not ashamed to send it abroad.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1868-08-15

Hosritr..-The Ariz0ajan of thc 2jth ult. is out strong against the Apachcs. It iavors the arming, at the expense of the Territory, 900 citizens, to hunt down and eytcrminate the Apaches--men, women and children. Now, we have no love for the Apaches, and our people have fully as much reason Co hate them as have our southern brethren, but we are decidedly opposed to thj, scheme of hunt ing them down and extcrminaung them with 2OO citizens, because we fear that in the paS- tAgt the boot would be on the other leg, and the two hundred citizens m'gN be the ones that would get "huntcd down and eXtermna- ted" However, something should bc done by the citizens of Pima county, for the pro lection of their lives and property against ln- dian thieves and murderers. But in the name of common sense, what prevents the military stationed in Pima county from chos- Using the savagcs The Territory k too poor to raise, equip, support and pay force sufficient to chase find, fight, whip and ex- ! terminate over one thousand hostile sayages and the Arisoaiaa's idea is impracticable, a. well as prepostcrous. If the military will dC nothing for our fellow-citizcns of Pima coun ! ty, individual citizens of Yavapai county will help them to accomplish the desired end, tC the extent of their ability
The weekly Arizona miner., 1868-08-15

FRoM PBIA CoUSTY.-Per favor of Henry A, Bigelow, we have seen copy of the Tue son ArisoaiaR of July 18th, from which we learn what will be news to most people here, that the Vulture Mining Co.,, of Wickenburg. in this county, propose to move their mill to the mine. Reckon they'll wait until they strike water in the mine, before moving
 Ex-Governor Goodwin has gone East Joy be with him.. The editor is sweet on John 5. Allen for present of box of raisins and some wine. MT. Allen wants to raise your spirits .C. II. Lord has been appointed Territorial Auditor, in place of James Grant resigned. John S. Thayer, has been ap pointed Probate Judge of the county, vice S R. DeLong On account of distempel among horses and mules the mail is not car ried regularly. Is that valid excuse 7. Alonzo NJ. Irwin, member elect of the Legis lature, was shot and killed by Pinal Apache. near Camp Grant, on Saturday, July 18th.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1868-08-15

How THE MONEY GoEs.-Congress can be extremely economical in it's dealings with the Territories, in fact, too much so Co do its duty by them but when it comes to the question of paying its own members and attaches, it appropriates literally, and with out regard to expense, as the following, from recent Washington correspondence of the san Francisco Bnldia, will show
 The Legislative Appropriation bill had, as may be supposed, a peculiar interest for it's farmers and posscrs. since it included such nice little items us the following For compensation and mileage of Senators. SjZO0 0OO; for compen- sutton and mileage Of members of the House, Sl lO0,0O0 for contingent expenses of the Sem ate SsOl7O SO; for contingent expenses of the House, SZ9I .j10. etc. Few people have any correct idea of the enormous amount of money which is expended in and around the Capitol. Besides the items above specified, there are ap- propriations of three or four hundred thousand doiinrs for the pay uf regular officers and chi- ployrcs of the two Houses and for a multitude of miscellaneous purposes, and there is @ single item of more than S70O00 for the payment ol the Capital Police. wbo idle around the building in ridiculouslv large numbers for six or eight months in the year and receive annual salaries. larger in many cases, than those Of clerks in the Departments, who all the year, devote high class of intellectual labor tO the care Of affairs ! involving millions
 l The disposition of thc contingent funds to the support of nominal clerks of committees and an i efficient s'air of barbcrs, bootbacks and bath ! tenders Co the purchase of fancy stationery and costly cutlery. and to a variety of purposes con- duciye to the tastes of members. and the pros porous business of outside contractors for snp-
 plies-all this is familiar Co the public and i-
 readily acquiesced in by successive Congresses
 of both parties. Among the drippings from tht
 Treasury must also be mentioned the eXpendi
 turos for public printing, which, exclusive of tht large sums paid Co the GiIte for publishing tht
 debates, amount Co something like sl,20000l
 annually. the single item of paper costing siOo,
 001 and binding coming in for $500 900 more
 Add to these amounts nine millions for salarie
 and expenses in the Treasury Building, and [
 million or two for each Of the other Departments
 in this city and it will be seen that Uncle San
 must needs have a long purse to pay his expcn
 sc. hcrc before he sends out his paymastcrs t'
 gather in his coupons and pay his debts else
 where.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1868-08-15

MAIL TO ALBUoUERQUE.-Let there be no let up on the part of our influential citizens until the Postmaster General establishes a mail route between Northern Arizona and New Mexico. We must have direct commu- nication with New Mexico, and every man in Arizona, who possessel any influence at Wash ington, should use every honorable means in his power to get it. The service is needed for the convenience of our citizens, as well as for the development of the country, and it would be but an act of simple justice for the Depart ment to grant it.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1868-08-15

JUDGE E. ". WELLs.-At last accounts, this fine old Arizona gentleman was at Black hawk, Colorado, (where he resided before coming to Arizona) examining the mines, mills, furnaces, etc. In letter to his son, his old prejudice in favor of this "howling wilderness" crops out boldly, for he says that he has seen no quartz in Colorado that equals, in richness, the quartz of this section Our sulphurets, he says, are the richest yet dis covered It would not surprise us to see the aged gentleman back in Prescott soon.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1868-08-15

Thar imp of duplcity, Richard C. McCor- mick stated in bis harangues al various pla- ces in the Territory, during the late campaign, that his Democratic opponent, John A. Rush, came to the Territory on purpose to run for Congress, and that if defeated, he, (Rush) would get up and leave the Territory. We knew, at the time, that such would not be the case, and that the assertion was false. Mir Rush, unlike Mccormick, paid his way here and is fixture in the Territory, and for the means at his disposal, and the time be has been here has done plaguy sight more than His EXcelency to build up the country. He is now going to erect a saw-mill and with it labor to make an honest living and help build up the country, while his maligner will take the certificate of election that he has pira'ei from the legal voters of the Territory put out to Washington, get his SlG,0OO or Sl7,O00, forget his constituents and that i'm mense quartz mill he promised to put up and run upon the Chase lode Actions speak louder than words, Governor, and "h-ll is paved with good intentions of your sort oi carpet-hag ofiice-seekers, Go thy way, thou trickster, and toady to some great man like Sumner or Stevens, who will help thee to an other pull at the public teat.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1868-08-15
WOR " SER & co,
Wholesale and Retail Merchant.
 LA PAz and PRESCOTT, Anzon,

LA PAZ and PRESCOTT, Arizona
 .... DEALERS IN . Groceries, Provisions, Clothing Boots. Shoe. Liquors, Crockery, Hardware, Farmin,
 and Mining Implements, etc., |'ALL THE ATTENTION or THEIR on V pioneer friends and the public generally !, their new and splendid assortment of goods. n ccntly purchased by one Of the firm, in San Fla, cisco, and now on hand at their stores in La Pa and Prescott
 Give us a call and see for yourselves. We Al, noi selling for ruinous prices our motto is and has been. Live and Let Live"
 Our stock in La Paz is acknowledged by al who have seen and examined it, 10 be
 THE LARGEST AND BEST Assortment of goods ever brought to that plses Merchants farmers miners and others wslifs Co purchase goods, would do well to give D. < call, before purchasing elsewhere.
 WORMSER 6 co myl6 La Pnz and Prescott, Arizona
The weekly Arizona miner., 1868-08-15

LET it be recorded, that our Delegate in Congress, Coles Bashford, opened his mouth once during the session. The occasion was while the Indian Appropriation bill was under discussion It appears from the debate that Mir Dent, Superintendent of the Colorado Indian Reservation, near La Paz, Yuma county in this Territory, had asked for an appropri- ation of S84,5O0, to complete the canal, pur- chase seed and farming implements, build fences and agency buildings, etc, and while the matter was being canvassed, Mir. Bashford spoke strongly in favor of granting it. and threw much light on Indian matters in this Territory, but unfortunately for the Terri tory and the Indians, his remarks had but little weight with the leaders of the House. as the whole matter went by default. We are sorry for this, the appropriation is badly needed, and should have been allowed. But Ben. Butler opposed it, and that cooked it. Old Cock Eye thought some body wanted a r-power-(thieves always think every body else, like themselves, on the steal l. and said the matter would keep for another year.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1868-08-15

POISONED HIMSELF. - Judge Brooks, of this place, received, recently, letter from John Bickril, now of Gordonyille, Minnesota
 but who formerly resided in Prescott, which states that in January last, James Buchanan, a former citizen of Prescott, swallowed, near Gordonsville, dose of morphine. which put an end to his earthly career. MT Buchanan was well and favorably known here, and his former acQuaintanccs will be sorry to learn that he expired by his own act. Depression of spirits, Ono valid reason for an Arizonian ] caused him to commit the rash act He left a wife and children behind him in Minnesota.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1868-08-15

Gov. McCoRmcK and five or six other gentlemen of means" have asked Congress for ever so much land and several hatfulls of bonds to aid in constructing a railroad and telegraph line from Albuquerque, New Mex leo, to San Diego California. They got neither land nor bonds, and, our people need not look for the coming of the "bulpine 5 through the exertions of this tremendously rich company, which styles itselfthe National Pacific Railroad Company One at time. Governor. Please don't interfere with the Union Pacific Railway CE. D. Company.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1868-08-15

MoRE SrEALNG.-Mr. T. w. Brooks, who ar, rived here in company with the mail rider yes terday evening, informs us that few days ago party of Indians stole eight mule8 from Mir Hayden, at Wickenburg Thirty of them visited Walnut Grove Thursday last, and stole two head of horses from Mr. McCloud. Mr. Brooks and others pursued them in tue direction of Black Canyon, but did not come up with them.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1868-08-15

REPORT or J. Ross BRowSE.-We are in- debted to the publishing house of II. H. Bancroft & Co.,, san Francisco, for a copy of this excellent "Report on the Mineral Rcsour- ces of the States and Territories West of the Rocky Mountains" The work has been SO generally spoken of and copied from by the Press of this coast, that it wereiuseless for us to enter into detailed account of the con tents at this late day. Suffice it to say that # contains 674 pages of interesting matter. We may, ere long, give copious extracts from that portion of it which is devoted to this Territory.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1868-08-15

LA PAz.-Ihis town, the real commercial metropolis" of Arizona, must be peoped by an enlightened class of citizens, for they vote the Democratic ticket and subscribe for thirty copies of the MINER. The town is situated on the Colorado river, 500 miles from its mouth.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1868-08-15

OVER two months have passed since the date of the last election, yet we have not seen word from the Secretary of the Terri tory in relation to the general result. Of course, We think we know the upshot of the tarce, but are anxious to see it in black and white, attested to by our Democratic Secre- tary That's all.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1868-08-15

THr Deseret Ners sees no good reason why citizens of the United States who happen to reside in Territories, are not allowed to vote for President and Vice President. Neither do we, but iU is too late 10 talk about tine matter nov: the Territories will all be States before the next Presidential election (aiter the one now on hand) takes place.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1868-08-15

BuRNED-On Thursday night, fine boy oi about four years old son of Don Ignacio Garcia, was left alone for few minutes in bed, with candle burning on the table. when 1t IS supposed he began playing with the light and set fire to the bedding which burned him very severely if not iatally.-Los Aageies Star.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1868-08-15

PARsoN REED, who took the first census of the Territory, and who, if we are to believe California Volunteers, took the first nails that were taken in Yayapai county, was, at last accounts, preaching tbe Gospel to the deni zens of Falls Church, Virginia
The weekly Arizona miner., 1868-08-15

NEW YoLUME.-The Americqa ,JJu,aal of Mining, of New York, commenced the publ- cation of its fifth volume July 4th. May it continue to prosper financially, and keep up it's good licks for those whose interest it labors so faithfuly-the miners.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1868-08-15

FROM Wilmington CCal. Correspondence of the Los Angeles R.puHiean, we learn that great activity was being used'' in fitting out wagon and pack trains to transport govern ment freight to this Territory. Wagonmaster Hays government train had reached Whining ton from Prescott.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1868-08-15
BIacksmithing.

THE UNDERSIGNED WOULD
 \ inform the people of Prescott ana S surrounding country, that he has lelsos, " si their ranch, one mile west from Presco!., ,.s in he ls prepared to do all kinds of blackSini'ii'Ds a wOrkmanlille manner. ,.,,, eon.
 Horse, mule and OK shoes will DC Asgs g3,. ,p. stantly on hand and shall endeayor lo sp'loe,s tire satisfaction in this branch oi dti'cgITY tne
 Mlllcre Ranch, May %, ls6s,
The weekly Arizona miner., 1868-08-15

ABSOLUTE VETO PowER.-It may not be generally known, but it is nevertheless fact. that the organic act gives to the Governor of this Territory absolute veto power, and as the present Congress is "dead out" against vetoes we would thank it, if it would be SO kind as to curtail our chief officer of this barbaric, kingly prerogatiye. It is an insult to free people, and should be abolished.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1868-08-15

SANTA FE, New Mexico, is now connected by telegraph with the Eastern States How long will it be before Governor Mccormick and Co.,, who have a charter for running tee- graph lines all over Arizona, proceed to build their lines?
The weekly Arizona miner., 1868-08-15

Gov. HUMPmEYs and family were, on the l4th ult., elected from the Executive Mansion of the State of Mississippi, by the military authorities.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1868-08-15

GRANT CoLPAx are rustcating in the Rocky Mountains, and probably, exploring to find the source ot Salt River.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1868-08-15
C. JACKSON & Co.,, MOntezuuna street, Prescott.
JUST ARRIYEp FROM ,s

NM I HA " IoI NItNI LI I'0@' lN W San Francisco with a large assort SSY ment of LIQUORS. which we offer for sae at reduced prices, for cash, at our sample ro9ln ri where Joe and Sol, the handsOmest and nos1'' men in town, will always be on hand to disleD'' liquors In the most approved style.
 CHAMPAGNE on draf. We never sop V'u
 r. S.--j0e has now another attraction p,S- his Purp" C. JACKsON U"
 Prescott, June ,, 1868.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1868-08-15

Coop SrocK CouNTRY-It may not be generally known that Arizona is one of the best grazing countries in the world, but it is fact. Over a year ago, MT. Herbert Bowers called our attention to a matter that should be made known He said, that for sheep country, this Territory was superior to any section of the continent, from the fact, that in the whole Territory, there is not to be found "burr" of any description, conse- quently, the wool which can be produced here would surpass that of all other countries. Then, again, our climate, tor rather climates, ] is so mild, that shearing could be done at al most any season of the year, without fear of, Gas is the-case in other countries) whole focks being chilled to dcuth by cold blasts. Moth ing but fear of Indian depredations has kept people from bringing focks of sheep here, and we would be departing from the truth were we to say that no such fear need deter people from doing so any longer, although, were sheep and other stock brought here and properly guarded, they would be as safe here | bands of hostile savages roam over the Ter. ritory, so long will our people suffer loss ot property by them, and we are not idiot; enough to expect perfect immunity from thes, raiders until enough population comes to, anC settles in, the Territory to overcome and qui ct the scamps. The military serve a very good purpose, but they are too few in mum bers to hunt down and capture all the two legged coyotes in the Territory. When tn, railroad is built, when our mines become de yeloped, and protection for life and propert, is guaranteed, people who now look upon Ari zona as a hot, dry, useless country, will SCI
 their mistake. In fact, no country in tn
 world possesses more advantages than doe
 Arizona, and instead of it beinga "dry" coun
 try, it is, next to Oregon, the eettest countr,
 on the Pacific Coast.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1868-08-15
The Next Legislature.

The next Chrth Legislature of this Terri tory should meet at the capital on the second Tuesday in November next, but we are in- clined to think that there will be very slim attendance of the members elect in Yayarai, Yuma. Mohaye and Pah-Utc counties, for the very good reasons that were they to attend, they could accomplish nothing that would benefit their constituents that the distance is too great, and the expense and loss of time more than they wish to tritter away and, to be honest and consistent. we do not care q straw whether or not there is a session this year. Was it in the power of the people, through their representatives elect, to remove the seat of government from it's present isola- ted location to some suitable and convenient point ncar the geographical centre of the Ter ritory, we would beg them to go, for we know it to be the general desire of the peo- pie of four out of the five counties in the Ter ritory that the capital be removed to some point accessible at all seasons of the year. The people of Tucson, its present location, freely admit that their town is not the proper place for if, it being situate in the extreme southern corner of the Territory, and, proba- bly, they will not object 10 it's removal to Maricopa Wells. the Pimas, Phoenix, Wick enburg, Arizona City, La Paz anywhere ex cept Prescott. If they do this, we presume there will be no trouble in selecting from thC places named a good and proper location; i not. why, then, it will stay where it IS another year-cut off from the balance of the Ter ritory by impossible rivers and long stretche; of desert country
 The people do not wish any more law passed in fact they have too many laws now Were they able to pay for new set, or fo the qualification and simplfcation of the olC 1 tumble, we would like 10 sec it done but thel arc now too poor to pay for a job of this kind and do not wish it undertaken yet awhile | The officials who have run the Terrtor, since it's organization have piled up enougl debt, and it were best not to give the last O the gang, Governor Mccormick, another op portunity to add to the weight of the load
The weekly Arizona miner., 1868-08-15

And coward like, the c,r who quoted those lines To please vile master, when the fight is OCT, Sticks out his tail bricks mp his ears, And filings borrowed thunder at the dog that
 t.l
The weekly Arizona miner., 1868-08-15

THE Los Angeles 4dr, rising paper, says the Arizona MINER does not display over much ami ability over the election of Gov. Mccormick to Congress. Just so, the same lack of manliness and good temper which marked it during the campaign marks it now. and makes its dsap- pointment wholly unworthy of sympathy
 "The man recovered Of the bite,
 The dog Il was that died"