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The weekly Arizona miner., 1869-07-17

DR. EDWARD PALMER, who formerly resided in this part of the Territory, and who has held the position of contract surgeon in tho Army, arrived here recently, from Washing ton City, cia the 3jth parallel route. His object in coming here, at this time, is, to col lcct specimens of insects, plants, etc, for the Smithsonian Institute, the Agricul lral Bu- reau, and Surgeon Generals office.
 While at new Fort Wingate, New Mexico, (closc to the eastern line of this Territory ! he procured, from the Navajo Indians, many articles, for the manufacture of which that tribe is famous. He intends to visit the prin- cipal points of interest in the Territory. and will, no doubt, collect many curious things. In coming here, from the Zuni Villages, the Dr. stopped at the San Francisco Mountain. and, with his assistant and two soldiers of his escort, ascended to the top of the grand old monster, where the party dined on snow and piaota. They found, high up on the noun tain, strawberry vines and raspberry bushes. hlled with green fruit.
 He left here yesterday morning for the country north of Bill Williams Mountain. where he expects to secure many things that will astonish the Washington sarans.
 The Dr. was agreeably surprised at behold ing so much activity and prosperity among our people. The more so from the fact that our spiteful little Delegate, Richard c. Me Cornick, told him at Washington City, that the Prescott country was all but deserted
The weekly Arizona miner., 1869-07-17

OPPOSED TO THE FxPENsE.-The New York Sun appears to take very narrow-minded views of things. It objects to the expenses of sub jugating the Indians in Arizona, on the ground that the white population of the Territory does not exceed five thousand souls. It ap- pears not to reflect that Arizona is reported to be vastly rich in minerals, etc; that the small population is due to the presence of hostile Indians and that the resources of the Territory connot be developed until white population greatly increases-until security for life and property exists there that it is the duty of Government to maintain such security in every portion of the county; and that life and property cannot be secure in Arizona until the hostile Indians are sub dued.--S Sun Ffaacisco CaR
The weekly Arizona miner., 1869-07-17

FROM TUBAc.-The many friends of U. C.. Barnett, formerly of Walnut Grove, in this county, but now of Tubac, Pima county, will be pleased to learn thathe intends to return here, with his family, at an early day. In a recent letter to us, he speaks of the recent murder, by Apaches, of his father-in law and brother-in-law, MT. Pennington and son, ac- counts of which have been published in the MINER. He also informes us that Major Stckney and NIT. Richardson were living at Tubac, and that much sickness prevailed in his portion of Pima.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1869-07-17

ARIZONA CITY ITEMs.-Recent private let ters from this growing point on the Colorado, inform us that business there was good. The Colorado Steam Navigation Company's steam CTS were making regular trips to points up and down the river. Many vessels had re- gently arrived from San Francisco. (. .. Trade with the interior was good, and, of course, Hooper, Whiting & O., and Blumenthal dc Landsberger were doing well Mir Blum enthal had just arrived from San Francisco, improved in health and entirely we'll of the injuries sustained, last winter, by being thrown from horse on the San Diego desert. Humbold X O., had just opened brewery and were making excellent lager. .. .Dr. R. Shelton, Dr. Richardson and wife, of Tucson, passed through recently, from Tucson. They were bound for California. Our informant says they were "froze out" of Tucson by the dull times The weather at Arizona City and Fort Yuma, which place is just lover the river" was hot, but, as usual, the health of both places was good Gov. Safford made a favorable impression upon the people of Ari- zona City. Of him, one of our correspondents says: "He, (the Goyernor), is nice man not too high-toned to speak to common folks, or drive his own buggy"
The weekly Arizona miner., 1869-07-17

FROM NEvADA.-We are in receipt of sev- eral letters from Nevada, the several writers of which concur in stating that big rush of people, froa that State to this Territory, will soon take place. Henry H. Buckman, who served as Sergeant in the Army here, and who, several months since, left Prescott for White Pine, writes from Hiko, Lincoln county: 'I have been to White Pine. and assure you it is blk. Will start for Pres colt soon Hundreds of men are leaving Nevada For Arizona. A Belmont Company. 300 strong, will start soon."
The weekly Arizona miner., 1869-07-17

LETTER FROM P. MoCANNoS-This old Arizonian, who left the Territory oyera year ago, has written us from "Pioche, Lincoln county, Nevada" where he now resides. He left San Francisco in December last, went to White Pinei arrived there and, failing to strike chloride" started south to Pioche, where he found some good quartz lodes, out of which he expects to realize Pioche is near Mormon settlement named Meadow Valley, about 120 miles southeast from White Pine, 2GO from Fl Dorado Canyon, and 45O from Prescott.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1869-07-17

MILITARY OHANGEs.--E. J. Cook informs us that while travaling on the steamer, from San Francisco, to Wilmington California, Lieut.. Colonel and Brevet Brigader- General Wheaton, 2lst |. s. Infantry, who was a fel- low passenger, informed Mir Cook that he was on his way here, to take command, and that General Thomas c. Devin, the present commander Of the entire District of Arizona. had been ordered to Tucson, to as sume command there. Also, that General Alexander, now of Fort Mcdowell, would be transferred to the new post at the Toll Gate. on the Prescott and Mohaye road, and that General Stoneman, Colonel 2lst |. s. Infan- try, will soon assume command of the Dis. trict, with headquarters at Wilmington, Cal hornia. Mir. Cook was favorably impressed with General Wheaton, and thinks he will render the Territory good service. The peo- pie South of the Gia will be glad if General Devin should again go among them, for they have professed great love for him and his manner of dealing with the savages. We, ourself, shall regret his departure, and we think he would rather reside at Whpple than at any other post in the Territory; but he IS too good soldier to ciamor at the change We do not like the idea of having District headquarters at Wilmington, and think Gen. Stoneman ought to camp closer to the enemy Even should a Department be formed of Ari- zona and part of California, Wilmington would be no place Sor headquarters. They should be at some convenient point in the Territory, or in the saddle, in the field We had hoped that General Devin would be left in command here for some time to come, in order that he might use the knowledge he has obtained of the enemy and the country to the discontinue of the former, and the benefit of the latter, but such is rarely ever the case. When an officer and his men be- come conversant with the work before them. from actual experience, they are generally transferred out of the country and their places supplied with new men-unacquainted with the country, the Indians, their habits, haunts and mode of warfare. Arizona has been sufferer by military changes.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1869-07-17

Col. JAS. P. T. CARTER, ex-Secretary of this Territory, was to have left Tucson, Pima county, June l4th, for Altar, Sonora to re- cruit his health and look after an interest he owns in iouring mill at that place. He did not intend staying at Altar longer than a few weeks. Since leaving Prescott, the Colonel has been sorely afflicted with sickness, and we advise him to return to the mountains, as soon as possible, if he wishes to enjoy good health.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1869-07-17

NEW AND RICH DIsCovERY.-The Los An geles California; Ners, of a recent date, learns. from the Visala Deita, of June 23d. that John Moss, formerly of this Territory, and two other men, found, recently, between White Pine and the head of navigation on the Colorado river, rich, extensive, well wooded, we'll watered mining district. We quote the Delta's remarks: "They have made some of the richest discoveries ever made on this coast, their ore running from the hun dreds up into the thousands, and lodges from three to thirty feet in width, with an abun- dance of wood, water and grass; within a very few miles are immense forests of yellow pine and that of the best quality for lumber. Being short of supplies, they could not remain sufficient length of time to prospect the district as they wished, but will start out again in day or two. The orc they bring with them is equal to any we have ever seen-the Eberhardt not excepted. We have compared it with the "Antrim rock, O! Slate Range notoriety, and know that it is T'cHeF thah any otc mat ever came out ol Slate Range many tons of which have been shipped to San Francisco---that yielded a thousand dollars to the ton" Moss, the dis covercr of this district, is we'll known to most of the old citizens of Arizona. He for merly resided among the Indians of the Col orado. The finding of so rich mining dis trct will, no doubt, attract thousands of peo pie to this southern country, the great wealth of which has but just commenced to be dis covered and made known.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1869-07-17
Another Victory Over the Reds.


 lt pleases us, nightly, to be able to state that, some time last week, Lieutenant McCleave and command, while scouting in the Hacquehla Mountains, came across a large party of Indians "let into them, ," and were fortunate enough to send to Da- " Jones locker eight of the bowling, red scamps. The only circumstance connect ed with the affair that we regret to have to record, was the womding of a gallant soldier by the redskins. Col. K. S. Wool sey accompanied McCleave's command, as volunteer guide, and we'll bet high on his having tumbled some of the reds. McCltavc and Woolsey are two of the best and most successful Indian fighters in the Territory, and the Indians know it, fully as well as they know them. Whenever they go for Indians, they are pretty sure to get some,
 F. S.-Since the above was placed in type, we have learned further particulars regarding this fight. They are that the Indians attacked by McCleave's command had possession of the only water in the vicinity, and, as they numbered several hundred, and were strongly and safely posted in the rocks, all efforts to dislodge them and drive them from the water failed. The troops were few in number, and, of  course, the Lieutenant did not care to sac rifce their lives in charging upon and driv- ing the Apaches from their holes. They were, likewise, suffering from thirst, heat and fatigue, and the Lieutenant, knowing that it was long distance to water, order ed retreat. In this, we think, he acted wisely and humanely The command ar rived at Kings Well, on the La Paz road, slaked its thirst rested it's weary limbs, and next day, started for Wickenburg, from which place, after receiving a small reinforcement from Camp Date Creek, the Major and command started back again, with the determination of driving the red skins from their fortified camp. As Indi- an "sign" was thick around Wickenburg, at the time of his departure, he had to re- sort to strategy, in order, if possible, to prevent them from seeing his movements and divining his intentions He, therefore placed his men in quartz wagons, tied his bohtui tl,o,s, ,-o,4 o,,4 Al = Vulture mine, stayed there until the shades of night enveloped the earth in darkness, when, at his command, the willing troopers jumped into their saddles and followed their daring leader to the mountain in which they expected to find and crush the red fiends of destruction. They arrived near the scene of the former conflict some time during the night, when cautious pre- parations for day light attack were made. Night passed, daylight came; the anxious troopers peered out into the twilight, saw no smoke, no Indians; in fact, no sign, whatever, that would go to show that the foe was at home, and, indeed, he was not at home, in that particular locality. No doubt, his trusty and keen scouts, had seen the movements of the troops, sig nailed to the camp, when the "bold war riors, skedaddled to some other retreat. This was discouraging to the troops, and, after scouting around in the vicinity for some time, without seeing an Indian, they took the back track for Wickenburg.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1869-07-17
Administrators Notice.
Estate of BURTON SPARKS, Deceased

NOTICE Is hereby given, by the undersigned, Adminislratvr of the abOvenamed estate, o tho creditors Of and al persons having claims against sahl de- ceased to exhibit the the undersigned his resi dence In Wckenhurg, county of Yavapal Territory of Arizona within twelve months frnm the hrst publication of this notice JAS D MONIHON Administrator.
 Ky JOHN HOWARD, Attorney. Wiokenburg, July 3 led9. 2m
The weekly Arizona miner., 1869-07-17

WM. H. SEWARD arrived at San Francisco, on the evening of June 2d, and lad grand reception. Miss Anna F. Dickinson arrived there on the first.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1869-07-17
Administrators Notice.
Estate of MILTON HADLEY, Deceased

NOTICE is hereby given, by tho undersigned, Administrator of the above-uaIned estate tho creditors Of and all persons having claims against said de. ceased to exhibit the o the undersigned his dence in Prescott county of lavapai Territory of Arizona within twelve months from the first publication of this notice. F. A. COOK. Administrator
 By l. NJ. RouSTREE Attorney. Prescott July 10. l-f9 sea
The weekly Arizona miner., 1869-07-17

LARGE VorE.-At the recent Democratic primary in San Francisco, 1850 votes were cast.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1869-07-17
MONTEZUMA HOTEL,
 Montezuma St, Prescott.

The undersigned hereby announces that he has HsI leased and rshtted this old and avorite house and E that he is prepared to accommodate the public with the best market affords cooked and served in exoeen style.
 In connection with the honse, is liar, where none but the best Wines Liquors and Cigars will be dispenseu' sR- Sleeping accommodations furnished when des,fa'
 JOHN DUDLEY, Prescott June 5 1889.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1869-07-17
pACIFIC UNION
 EMPRESS COMPANY.

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The weekly Arizona miner., 1869-07-17

|. P. FISHER 2O and 2l Merchants Exchange, California street san Francisco is authorized to act as agent for tho MINER.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1869-07-17

Single copies of the MINER can be purchased at the POsoffcc.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1869-07-17

san Francisco Agcncy.-THoMAs BoYCE is the authorized agent for inc MINER in san Frnncsco Orders len et his office No. 70 (socond oo Merchants Exchnnge California street. below Montgomery will be promptly attended Co.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1869-07-17
That's a Fact.--What'S q Fact?
 THAT THE NEW YORK CHEAP STORE

Is he Only Sore tn he Tsrritory tat Resirss
 Goods Direct from NeT York. By this arrangement, the proprietor saves the enormous tariff usually levied by San Francisco merchants. and Is thereby enabled 10 sell goods cheaper than any other merchant in Arizona.
 I have on hand, Henry's Improved Rifles and Cartridges, Colts Revolvers, Holsters and Belts, Percussion Caps Fiasks, Pouches, A large stock of
 Boots, (incIuding Rubber Boots,) Shoes, Hats, Socks, Cooking Stoves, Axes, Nails, etc., etc, together with large stock of GROCERIES AND PROVISIONS,
 Suitable for this Market. tV- Call and sec for yourselves.
 LEVI BAsHFoRD Prescott, March 2O 1909
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1869-02-01
Attrition.

Mack says: And aow comes General
Grant, with his promise Of peace be-
lied in advance by his means Of estab-
fishing it.
Peace through Congressional recon-
struction is as impossible as virtue through
bagnio or salvation through sin. The
means are Numerically opposed to the
end. "Attrision" was tho Myorite mode
Of warfare which Grant looked to as the
surest road to SUCCESS. 1t reduced the
whole struggle to question in arithme-
tic, and finally wore the opposing forces
into an enforced surrender, Perhaps
General Grant, when he conquered
peace" in his letter of acceptance, had
still the policy of 'attrition." But he
has before him the solemn warning Of
Burke and the greatest men who have ev-
er written or spoken on the subject. that
this task is impossible, and he will yet
find tina. "disloyalty," will not yield 10
"attrition," and that "loyalty" is not a
plant of forced growth.
"Let US have peace" by all means; but
if you reason Of the future by the past,
don't expect It through radical Legislation.
That only, in the language of Shakespeare.
"rubs the wound when it should bring .he
plaster"
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1869-02-01
Government OF west virgini Ia.

If it be true that "misery loves COM
pany." it would be we'll for other citizens
Of Virginia, like ourself, to pay occasional
visits to West Virginia. As one simply
under military arrest, guarded by sol.
diers, feels that his condition is not as bad
asit might be when be sees another, not
only bound, but gagged by infamous pol
iticians; 50 citizen Of Virginia whose
State has been degraded BY the present
rule to mere military District, governed
by tho bayonct, feels that the condition Of
his fellow. citizens, or rather fellow sub
jccts, is fortunate when compared with
that OF the citizens of West Virginia,
who are bound, gagged and tortured.
The condition Of the better part Of the
citizens in West Virginia shows what that
Of the citizens Of Virginia would be, if
the present military Government should.
unfortunately, be exchanged for that un-
der the Underwood Constitution, or one
similar, in obnoxious restrictive features
to it, except that in Virginia the ills at
tending the colorcd suffrage would DO
super-added. -Staunton Spectator.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1869-02-01
THE LEGISLATURES"

The body known as the "West yir-
ginia Legislature" has been busily en-
gagged in doing nothing since its session
commenced. Following the example Of
the "scnate," the Lower House. voted
to themselves ten dollars worth Of postage
stamps cach--making total in this par
ticular alone, Of $40 90. Pretty good,
for start but as the stamp, will be
used in the cause Of true loilty, Of course
its all right. The Capitol question was
set for Wednesday, when it will be
located-iu horn The entire proceed
ings are so barren Of interest, that in
mercy to our readers, we refrain from
printing them. Should it be possible
that any individual. or the whole collect
ed wisdom Of that body should say or do
anything thrt would bear reproduction
outside Of such papers as the Police Ga
seNe or the Last Sensation, we shall not
fail to give the fact due publicity.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1869-02-01

Rent for Auditor" for Secretary OF
State" for Treasurer" and for "Adju-
tant General" all amounting to the sum
Of $4,000. These appropriations
have been made from year to year, and
We see by reference to The Auditors re-
ports for 1866 and 1867, That fur the last
three years it amounts to over 81 100000.
This is plain and palpable violation Of
the fundamental law of the State. The
constitution prescribes tue exact amount
Of salary which each Of these officers shall
receive. and to place the matter beyond
all cavil, that instrument expressly de-
clares that such salary shall be in lieu Of
all other emoluments, snd that it shall
neither be increased nor diminished du.
ring their term Of Office. Yet these same
items are appropriated year after year,
and the people have TO foot the bills!
No wonder, in view of these things.
that the Auditor grows melancholy, and
estimates that the close Of the present fs-
cal year will find US in DIT about
S54. 600 90, exclusive Of all appropria-
lions which may be made for public
buildings Yet in his estimate Of the
probable charges upon tue Treasury for
the present year, we find all the items to
which VIC have referred, amounting to
about So5, 900 90.
Such is brief summary Of our dnan.
cial condition to-day, and for this result
the radical party arc wholly responsible.
They have held uudisputcd sway from the
day the restored government was inaugu.
rated, urtil the present time. With no
public debt to eat out our substance
with no internal improvements demand.
ing large ubsidics-wiih constantly in
crcasins basis Of taxation-dve years Of
radical rule have bankrupted our State
Treasury-laid the foundation for a State
debt which bids fair to increase with our
years-disfrunchised our people to secure
themselves in powcr--and ruined the
fairest future that ever dawned upon q
people!
These are the fruits of radicalism-
these are the results Of fanatical 'lcgisla.
ton and corrupt rulers. He that hath
eyes let him see; be that hath ears, lie,
him hear.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1869-02-01
AsslGNEEs NOTtCE,

To whom II may concern The undersipped
hereby gives notice Of his appointment as as.
signee Of estate Of John Utback, Of Sutton t,raa.
TOT. county, and Sa.et Of West Virginia, within
said District, who has been adjudgtd bankrupt
upon his own phtition by the District Court Of
said District.
Dated at Clarksburg, the 25th day Of
January, A D. 1860.
ISAAC RAMEY,
San III" Assignee.
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1869-02-01

TUE wharves Of Savannah, according
to tue Savannah Republican, are crowded
with shipping, and are alive with business
activity. There is forest Of masts from
the Ogcechee Canal to Willinck's ship.
yard; foreign aud American colors give
variety to the scene; steamships. ships,
barks. briggs, and schooners lie III some
places four deep, side by side. The work
Of dischar ing and loading goes on rap.
idly; merchants Of all kinds crowd the
wharves.
A Washington correspondent Of the
Chicago Tribune finds It difficult to cx-
press all the indignation he feels touch
ing the corruption Of Congress. OF the
republican party he has thi, brief, sentcn.
tious and comprehensive remark to make,
to-wit: "Our own party, in its organi-
cation, is simply piraticll.' "Piratical'
is a good word. The correspondent cvi.
IDENTIFY knows the party. Would It not
be good idea to clean out the pirates?
The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1869-02-01

In the Parliament Of Greece, recently,
a debate grew SO hot that several members
Of the Chamber of Deputies came to blows.
At tho next meeting a council was held
to devise means Of preventing such scam
dalous scenes, and one Of the Deputies
delivered tho following remarks: ''You
sec, gentlemen, that an short and all
ing, and therefore, it is quite impossible
for inc to represent my province in a
satisfactory manner. therefore, beg
leave to send III my place one Of our
strong mountaineers, whose muscular
power will do more than any speech Of
mine toward promoting the interests Of
my country" The affair ended with .
laugh. i".. r.