The weekly Arizona miner., 1869-01-09
Corn and Contracts.

Knowing that farmers and others are in high old state of excitement about corn and contracts we have delayed the publication of our paper several hours over the usual time, in order that the following, which, it is hoped will throw some light on the yexed question, might appear;
 Pursuant 10 notice, the Farmers Associa- tion met at Prescott on the first day of Jan uary, X. D. lSo9, at o'clock r. M
 The meeting was called io order by R. E. FarriEgton, and, on motion, c. E. Blake was chosen temporary Chairman.
 The Chairman briefly stated the object Of the meeting and, upon motion, K. E. Earring ton, T. M. Alexander, and David Osborn, were appointed committee to wait upon c. c. Bean, the Agent for the Association, and ask him to appear before, and explain to, the meeting his action concerning the contract awarded him as snch agent, for furnishing grain at Fort Whipple, and to make such suggestions us he might deem best for the Association.
 In due time the committee returned. ac- eompanied by Mr. Bean, who addressed the meeting in A very satisfactory manner, in forming ths members that he had accented the contract, with some alterations. Where upon, it was moved and unanimously carried that his action be endorsed hy the Associa- ton.
 Upon motion, the Chair appointed s. c. Miller, T. M. Alexander, Eli Puntney, |. R. Stephenson and J. M. Rountree as commit tee on credentials, to report at 10 o'clock a. m., Jan. ?. 1869. On motion, meeting ad. journed to 10 o'clock a. ri tomorrow.
 JAsrARY 2, Is5g. | Ten o'clock a. m.-Convention met pursu- ant to adjournment. The committee on ere dentials reported the following names as en- ] titled to membership, riz. T. N. Alexander, J. w. Johnson, Eli Puntncy, Brink & Cary, R l.. Harrington, E. F. Bowers, Ferguson < Boacn, Mr. Vickers, Mir Lucas, II. Clifton. | c. E. Blake, John Simmons, A. Scott. b. Os. i born, :. C. Miller & Bro, I. NJ Rountree. l.. | Alter, Sanders Bros, J. J. Buckman. Geo. Banghart, J. W. Simmons, T. Simmons. Mike Pratzler, l.. R. Stephenson. Collier X Washbgrn. A. Cullumber, O'Brien k Hen ming, T. W. Brooks & Bro, P. McAteer, John | Howell, J. H. Dickson, A. C. Williamson. Burger & Henry, J B. Sloan, Nichols, Boyle < Glover, hees x Duncan, F .. Cox. Swain < Ball, John G Campbell, II. sypert, wm. Carlisle and X. c. Dunn.
 On motion, the report was received and the committed. discharged.
 On motion, Herbert Bowers was admitted as member on condition that he should en. roll his rame, with other members. to the following Preamble and Resolution, within a | given time
 WREREAs, At meeting of the Farmers Association, held in Prescott on the first day of September, A, D. ls6s, it was ordered that, the county be laid off into Agricultural Districts, and, that the members of the Asso- ciation in eacb and every District be entitled to representation by delegate, to s conyen- ton 10 be held in Prescott on the lsth day Of said month, which convention vas duly authorized to employ some person or persons to act Tor the Association in putting in propo- sals for furnishing grain at Camps wiipple. McPherson and Lincoln.
 AND WHEREAS, In conformity with said order, the delegates from the different and several Districts did meet on said day and appoint C. c. Bean as such agent.
 AND WHEREAS, In conformity with srch appointment, and certain instructions. the said q. c. Bean did propose to furnish grain at said camps or forts ton the 18th day of September, lS68).
 AND WHEREAs, A contract for furnishing grain at Cimp whipple was awarded said q