The weekly Arizona miner., 1869-10-30


 soon to assemble at Camp TollEate. of which. we learn, Gen. Wheaton is to be President
 Dr. ]. T Alsap and Jas. Baker have gone to Salt River, Co purchase beef cattle for this mat ket at least. we have been so informed Should they succeed in buying cheap. and keeping the cattle from falling into the hands of the Indians until they sell them for good price. there is no sort of doubt but that they will make money by the operation. We claim no credit for forctell- ing this, knowing that the vericsl blockhead would SO decide. We merely mention it to show the chances business men have to run in this land of gold, silver, copper, and coppcr-colored savages.
 CAN'T AT TOfI(iATE--A recent letter from this post informs us that three men were drummed out of the service on the llth inst; that a race for siOOOO, between Company F's sorrel horse Jm. and Company Ks roan horse, Jerry, was to have taken place Saturday last. The men Of Co. F.. sth Cavalry, who formerly constituted the Lapwai Minstrel Company, of Fort Lapwai Idaho Territory. had recognized. under the name Of the sheridan Minstrel and Dramatic Troupe" with the view of giving performances during the winter. They have a complete outfit of scenery. dresses, etc.
 RAH.--lt rained here on the morning of the 2Tth, and also the 2sth and 2g,h bu, not enough to raise the creeks.
 Gun fellow-townsman, DeWia r. Foster. ar- rived home recently, from Albuquerque. New Mexico, wbitber he went a shor; time ago. to purchase honr for Levi BashfoFd. He purchased large quantity Of that article which i., by this time, on the way hcre. 4 large party from Col ora,io, and iew Ncw acxieaus. arrived Is com pany with Mir. r,
 Qua Sheriff, John L. Taylor has appointed \ r. Pierce Under sheriG. ~Pard," although a Republican will do bis duty zealously. DEsENTED.-W. C. Martin has losi Lis reason, and l. being cared for by Che Supervisors. He recently came from Williamson Valley. was ad- mitted to the hospital at Fort whippe, where. one night. he got up. wrapped himself h sheet. procured a candle. lit it, and srutted about in the character Of ghost He was next placed h cell in ihe county buildings, but, on account of his uprosriousncss, was removed to lodgings in town. where be now is. We believe Mr. Mar tin came from Ohio A short time ago.
 THE contract for furnishing Goverpmcnt. a, Camp Date Greek. with 60 tons ef corn fodder. was. on Monday last, awarded io wm G!Isoa. oi Date Greek. He Is 10 receive sf0.0o per ton, gold.
 ' ANOTHER DfrcH.-Jos. W. Knot, and q Nr o'Tcole, Of this place, are making ditch so convey water from Granite Greek io tbe creek | banks on Dr. Mnllers ranch, where, from pros. ! poets already found, they hope to get good pay | INDIAN DErHEDlrloSs. Of late. the Indian. ] have been playing the very deuce on Ash Greek and the Agua Frio, having burned good frame house, and loi Of hay belonging 10 A. J Che nowth, stolen several sacks of wheat from Thco Boggs ranch, and attacked Oliver Keeler. (Old Pard), and another man. while they were travel ing ap tbc Agua Trio with a wagon. @rard saw the Indians before they shot al him, and remarked 10 his companion that they looked like good Indians. but ihsJ soos deceived line inno cent old soul and their looks by opeuing hrs upon him. his team. and the mAa who accom- panied him. who fired al the Indians and drer. them os, Ths. region Of country l. s=ia se b' well stocked with savages, and the settlers ar, in great fear for their lives and property.
 sciooL CgrEBRArrox.-Friday, November . will be the last day of the first term of schoe taught here by Mr. Chris. and on that day hi scholars will assemble in Kerr's new building on Montezuma street, for the purpose Of eele hratlng the event and exhibiting their acquire ments in knowledge. We learn that they are t' have a supper or collation. in the evening. Tn affair promises to be an interesting one.
 wE understand that Gen Wheaton is bush, engaged, organizing scouts to go against th Apaches. He started for Camp Verde day O two ngo.
 SINGING ScnooL---The members of this instiul ton allowed outsiders to enter their retreat an bear them sing. on Thursday evening last w l called. and were inspired by their performance The scholars have a great deal to thank thel teacher, R. l. Elliott, for
 TurtrrE.-The Varieties ComIque,- of For ! Whipple, gave a performance on the evening c : the 2sth. which, we learn, was well attended . and gave general satisfaction.
 Bic BUG.--The mill is now idle It will b started up some time next week Nearly 30 me are employed taking out ore, ehopplng woot etc,
 SrERIING.--we received call from Mir. Gal retsee, yesterday, and he informed us that he
 ready to start the mill whenever water comes. \ Co.-rp.,-rs Tho Iafffn, cF ,o,tr.nt. 4. .n .oL