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The weekly Arizona miner., 1871-03-11
LETTER FROM PHu.NIx.
Antiquity of Things in the vaileY--Ths
 New County, Crops, Indians, Etc.
PHG'SIx, Maricopa County, ] Arizona. FehruarY 2i. lk.l. {

Arizona, February 2i, 1871. To tAe Editor of ts Aris0na Maer.
 As the mail leaves to-day for Prescott, conclude 70 give you the general news of this growing settlement, yclept Phoenix. But, right here, let me digress for moment Did it ever occur to you people of Prescott how appropriate the title, (Ph@nix) is to this place Ali over the valley. for distance of twenty-five miles, are the plainly visible out lines of ditches, once used for irrigating pur- poses, and, at intervals, the ruins of ancient towers and hamlets loom up above the sur. rounding valley, often to a height of fifteen feet. In the beds of the ancient ditches. huge mesquite trees have grown and deeayed. showing that several centuries must have passed since the aceqnias were employed by human hands for agricultural purposes. will give this subject more extended notice iu some future article, together with the Mari. copa Indian traditions in reference thereto, Well, VIC have a new county ar last The babe is christened, and its name is Maricopa Our entire population are satisfied, irrespect. i've Of party dscrimiuations. Already. the offices are being played for, as it is generally understood that an election will be ordered in May. There are some half dozen aspiran,s for the Sherihaity, and for other offices in proportion. It will be Democratic beyond A doubt.
 Our farmers are all busy irrigating their grain, and clearing for more. The grain al. ready sown is looking fine, and ali feel hone. fal of bounteous yield. Immigration is pouring in from all quarters and locations are made daily. We have enough for all. Our friends and brothers of the To family visit our valley about two nights in s week and supply themselves with horses and cattle. It is all folly to attribute these thefts to the Finals, for it is remarkable fact that, always day or two prior to stock being taken n stro'liHg band of Apache Mohaves are seen in the galley claiming to be go6i Indians and immediately after they depart, some one IS fn'nua horse or COW. When win govern. ment learn to treat them all alike aud rid us of their de,ested presence.
 The new town Is rapidly building up. The brewery is nearly completed, and we are promised glass of native beer on the first of March. Work on Helling's Touring mill zoe, bravoly on. Most all tho ditchcs ,rc conn pleted, and our beautiful valley, like the fla bled bird, will soon rise again to new ex. 'Sts"ee' COSMOPOLITAN,
The weekly Arizona miner., 1871-03-11

MUSTERED OUT OFFIcEas.-~Havine hereto- fore expressed OUT opinion regarding the mastering out of service Of such excellent officers as Lientenants Veil and Mulford, we cheerfully give place to tue following, which explains itself.
 HEADQUARTERS, CAMP HUALPAr. Arizona, ; FebrnaFy 18th. lS7l SPECIAL ORDBBs, No i3.l ..,., '"-t. '
 In eompllanca with General Orders No. l. War Department, A. c. O., Washington, D. C., Jana. aTy 2d, 1871, l.. l.. huliord, Sd Cavalry thaying transferred all government property for which as A. A. Q, M nRd 4. c. s. ne was responsibleJ, Is relieved from duty at this Post. y e.'1e,H..,'.,
 The commanding officer desires to tender his sincere thanks to Lieut. l.. l.. MulIord for his strict attention 10 his duty, and tho executive ability displayed tn the perfect manner In which his business has been conducted , <. :; :. E. < :,
 ir% % fSigued, a, r. Van VLIEr, 5if
 Capt Sd Cavalry, Commanding Post.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1871-03-11

"OUR MORMON FELLOW CIrIzRss."--By a perusai of the letter of cur HardyvIle cor respondent, it will be seen that the Mornons who,voted for Mccormick, ia Reoaaa, have ieft that State, and settled in this county and Territory. We'll, all right, there is plenty of room here for them, and if they conduct themselves properly, and pay taxes, we shall certainly encourage them to subJugate the wilderness in which they have settled. Hope Nevada won't apply to Congress for the land they sre now settled on.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1871-03-11
THE LATEST NEWS.

European dates in the Los Angeles Ners 0, March Sd, are to March fst. The French Assembly had voted the ratification of the Preliminary conditions of peace by 546 against l07. The German army entered Paris March lst.'
 Domestic.
 Washington dates are to March I'd. Both Houses of Congress had agreed to Conference report on Indian appropriation bill.
 Army appropriation bill passed the Senate. Contrary to our expectations, the South Pacific Railroad bin had not passed, owing to some disagreement among the friends of the bill, and those of other roads.
 Tho Territory.
 The Sixth Legislature of this Territory aa. journed February 20. Some of ous deleea. tion have arrived home. - Indians have been committing depreda.!oss neat Tucson and Phenix.
 Following sre the appointments to office in Aarieopa county :t.. ..tt.4 4 For Probate Judge, !. T. Alsap; Sheriff Wm- A. Hancock; Recorder, J. l.. Mercer Treasurer, - Mowry; Supervisors, c. II. Gray, M.P P Griffia, R. A. Shaw. As yet, no appointment has been made to the office of District Attorney, .>4 '... ...., s... Five wagons, belonging 10 Dr. Jones, and four of Mllier's wagons, passed CuIing's Sta ton. on the way from Ehrenburg to Prescott, the 7th inst. So, also, did some soldiers in charge of captured deserters and stolen bor. ses: On account of Indians, all the stock had been sent to Colorado river. " .'c, :
The weekly Arizona miner., 1871-03-11
THE GOOD TIME COME AT LAST.

Recent developments in the several mining districts adjoining Prescott, ,-more particu- lar,y in Bradshaw District, ,--settle all doubts regarding the great mineral wealth buried in the hills and mountains of Central Arizona, and till our people with the hope that in less than five years. Arizona will be happy, prosperous and peaceable State of the Ameri- can Union. Already, the cry of Eureka" has superseded that of p,ccari, and the Ter Titcry has entered upon the new and pros porous era so long and devout!y prayed for. As the blood of the martyrs of oden times was the seed of the Church, SO, too, has the blood of Arizona's pioneers washed away the thin fllm from the eyes of the surviving peo- pie, enabling them to see the vast treasures which all have dreamed were locked up in Accompaniment of the nations strong box; thus, placing at their disposal means to over come their red enemies, by attracting thith- CT thousands of hardy, ventursome men, who will speedily put an end to the Apaches, and establish peace within her borders.
 Our miners have, indeed, found it." and henceEorward, the course of this Territory will be upward and onward People will rush here from every corner of the Republic; i; mines will be developed, schools, colleges and churches will be erected; railroads will be built, and joy and happiness will take the place Of doubt and despondency. But, to bring about these happy results, our people, - especially the mining portion of them,-must accomplish certain ends. They must work hard to open that strong box" of treasures, in which, as yet, naught but key holes have been drilled. It is not enough for capitalists to be told that We have plenty of rich mines of gold, silver, copper and other minerals, in land of sunshine, whose mountains are GOV cred with treea, and in whose rivers, creeks and ravines, water of the purest quality Gods second best gift to man--sparkles and plays, as it runs down to the sea. They will want to see the "evidences of all these good things, and "surface indications" will not satisfy them. But our miners can make them ''see it" by going down upon their lodges, taking out ore, and raising it to the surface, for the inspection of all Then, if they can not get mills to work it, they must unite. comparatively, and work tho rich quartz by arastra, furnace, or some othe, mode. Meantime, it will be well enough tc keep on sending parcels of ore-rich and pcor---to San Francisco, and other points, for advertising purposes, and we hope our miners will keep on doing so.
 To sum up, our people are in the hey-day of hope, IS regards the future, and we'll they may be, for the recent discoveries of silver and gold are of a nature to excite the most sluggish, down-hearted individuals among us, and all know that people like ours, who have passed through decade of blood, dis. appointment and blighted hopes, arc not the ones to crow and take on" over anything unless they consider they have ''a dead sure thing, which we firmly believe they have In proof of this, we direct attention to the mining news in another place.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1871-03-11

"THE NATURAL, BEST AND Mosr DIRECT RoUTE."-This is what gentleman of liar dyville writes us about the route from Cali fornia, Nevada and Utah, to Prescott, ria Hardyviile and Camp Hualpai, an itinerary of which will be found elsewhere in this paper. and we agree with his statement, but deny that the people of Prescott have worked against the route. Force of circumstances, alone, have led them to patronize the other route. That's ali.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1871-03-11
Late Military News.

Company P, l2th Infantry, now at Fort WhipPie' is under orders to proceed to Beale springs, on the road to Hardyville. l4s It. King IS to be Quartermas,er at whipple
 Lt.. Sherwood has been ordered to send on reqaisition for horses for NJ Troon of For, Whipple. o''
The weekly Arizona miner., 1871-03-11
rHiRTY-FlFrH PARALLEL ROUTE

The Shortest and Best Route from the Southern and
 tern States to the States and Territories the
The weekly Arizona miner., 1871-03-11
The Only Route Over Which Large Trains and Herds If Can be Driven, Without Suffering and Loss from
 of Food and Drink. " ~A" Aaek



  aiorA iro ~ nctbe i h county wiha cIuae;
  route Prescott nda the sandm Na,w, from au and darsedr of ftockp ofra ovcr beo th be dnyHo lint thedr O the
 oF psrAs AsCEs Rrc. have ando,
 
  A a m s0uIhn he first canlpn
The weekly Arizona miner., 1871-03-11

HNaA full supply of all ibe Patent M.dIefues
 Al Dr. kESpALLs Pioneer Drug Store
The weekly Arizona miner., 1871-03-11
Building at Drum Barracks.

We see by the Los Angeles papers that some hi'y or sixty mechanics are employed at Drula Barracks, California, adding to and repairing officers quarters. 7.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1871-03-11

SALES foR TAxEs.--Several parcels of land, and Improvements thereon, were this week sold at public sale, for taxes.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1871-03-11
MURPHY & DENNIS

Dealers, Wholesale and Retail Dry Goods. Groceries Wines, Liquors io'-', ..s.p hr Etc. win keep constantly oo hand. nod Ssu T,sB Cash, all articles needed by Fsnasr'' hsen-a s,ers and Hoasekeerers their stove 'n fh1a.s ,,uo Ph@aIs, Arisoua, February lsH'
The weekly Arizona miner., 1871-03-11
WoRMsER & WERTHrIMER,
 Wholesale and Retail Dealers tn Grocs''es, ProOisiOas, CotAiag, Boots, Shoes, Liquors, crockeyy, HdrdraYe, Farmiag nnd Mining Implements, etc.,

hLL THE ATTENTION OF THEIR OLD " pioneer friends and the public generally to lhe,f aew aud splendid assortment of goods, re- sshtiy purchased, by one of the firm, in San Fran ciseo, and now on hand at their store in Prescott- Give us a call and gee for youraalyes We are ,lot selling for ruinous prices our motto Is and has been, " Live and Let Iiye.n
 Merchants, farmers, miners and others, wishing .o purchase goods, would do well 10 give us a call, before purchasing elsewhere
 t%sHt ettr,5t NJ WORMsRR
 ,. A. WERrHEIMER
 'NseV"I nh~'ha feoFnary |, l5l0 mvlCiR
The weekly Arizona miner., 1871-03-11
PRESCOTT.
D. HENDERSON X BRO.

HhoieHsle and hsiah Dealers In Groceries, Provisions. Wines. Liquors, Tobacco, Cigars, Clothing, Dry Goods, Boots, Shoes, Hardware, Tinware. Glassware, crockery, Mining and Farming Tools, Paints, Glass,
 Oils, Putty, Stationery,
 Gallery, Confectionery, Perfumery, Guns, Pistols. Ammunition, Medicines, Ehildreas
 Toys, Fireworks, &o. They artieaiaIy isve te special attention ef Farmers ef ali kinds af " N''"s PGors, CahiratoTs, Double Shousl Pgops. Seed Soarss aud WAselbarroWs. AAstA sf the trlde to tA-s, Fine Stock of Liquors, All m which they win sell lower than any osbet ,,er in
 Central Arizona. Give them cali bsfae purchasing elsewhere. .:& ID. HEsDERsos < BRO. Prescott, August l3 is70 .:- .'. ,...t'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-11
COMME NlrATED.
Conservative Meeting.

At meeting Of the Conservatives Of Mt.
Vernon Township, Fairfax county, held ut
Cameron school house on Saturday evening, to
nominate delegates to County Convention, to
be held at Fairfax Court House, on the 18th
inst, and to appoint delegates to the Senator
ial Convention to be held at Alexandria III the
9Th Of October, R. j. Nevitt chairman Of the
township committee presided, and K. K. fowIc
was appointed secretary. ...
On motion of \. G.. LandStrce, 4 conlnIttrc
of three was appointed BY the chair to nonI-
nate to the meeting delegates to the County
and Senatorial Conventions, and the committee
after consultation, reported the following named
gentlemen to represent the township III the
County Convention, viz: {. ii. Potter, o'cn.
Mason. r. w. Gaillard. Robert WyIIe, +. +.
Tripett, j. q. Kirby; and to attend the Seni
torial Convention h. H. hewitt, Il. Ii. tnwIc
and A. c. Landstreet.
On motion Of Peyton Ballcngcr, the
chair aupointed committee Of fifteen to call
yass the township and see that every Cnnacr-
yative vote is cast at the approaching election,
as follows, viz VIM Hunter Theron Thomp-
son, =. Ballcngcr, 7. Pullman, ". SlmllS; Ii.
r. Fowle, r. Gaillard, j. S: Colard, jos. l'3t-
ter, John Talbot, Alfred Petit, \. L. Nc
Kenzie, Geo. w. Triplett. Thos. flalsl', Il.
Wiley and H. F. Trice. ;.
On motion of J. o. Kirby. the proceedings
of the meeting We're ordered to be published III
the Alexandria Gazette and Fairfax News.
The meeting adjourned.
r. J.. NEylrr Chairman
r. X. FowLE, Secretary.
The human bones discovered in North Caro-.
lima, and described rs Of gigantic SIZE. turn ont
unon measurement TO be Of ordinary DIMENSIONS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-11
NALL OF 1871.
GEORGE {. HESNING.
No 40 Seventh street, Washington, d. C.,
CIotLier, Draper, Tailor,

ASIA nr,,rp IN GENTI,EMEN,S BE-
L.ONGINGS
ni,.r. f., rurcl.srrs - greater variety of goods
than heretofore, most Of which are either made
by his wurkIncn or made specially to "rder LOT
him, and customers may always rely upon get
ting tne liIt ;trtlciGs ~ h ,,,o '''
VS.
from winch the statesmen are mol pei '''''e0 -
~, OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
SACK DFEkSOilI; EUCh NJ rt u - g..
w ~ wy wy E Z ~ o''i '''' w.
hhA'h N.Y. pIi-E rp0CK COATS
cpruN Ann oTHEP COLORS
AND VESTS TO MATCH,
SACK. DERBY AND BON COAIS, .,
SILK. CLOTH and CASHMERE ESTS,
BIISINESS and DRESS SUITS, &c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-11
DIED.

ON the 10th inst, Eugene Geary, in the 18th
year Of his age 1sn"lhe friends Of the family
are respectfully requested to attend his funeral
from his mothers residence, No. A. Water st.,
near Duke, tomorrow morning, ut 10 clock.
suddenly Sept. 9Th, 1871, aged GO JOHN
HARDING, late Of Baltimore, Md, but for
several years past citizen Of Fauquier county
Mr.. Harding was IL native of Lessburg, LOU
doun county, Va but well and favorably known
in Fnuouicr, having been engaged in business in
that county, as late as 1887. He was man OF
mild, kind, and benevolent disposition, and was
universally beloved and respected by his many
friends and acquaintance and is sincerely mourn
ed by hi- few Surviving relatives.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-11
Another revolution has recently been at
tempted in Peru, but failed. ...

NORFOLK AND GREAT WESTERN r. r.
The Bristol News is Informed by Col. Walter
Wood, of Halifax county, that ST., 900 of
the bonds of the N. Il G.. w. r. r. have been
placed in Europe, and that well known
and experienced railroad contractor has under
taken the contract from Danville to Bristol.
Work is to be commenced on the first Of Octo
Der next at Danville, and the entire road com.
peted to Bristol within four years. MIR. Wood
informs the News that he has read the con-
tract, duly signed, and that We can now say to
the people at this end of the line that there is
no longer. any doubt about it. He declined
giving further particulars, saying that COL
Flournoy would soon make the contract public
in all it's details Lynch. Ne.vs
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-11

The text of the Pope's encycical, issued Au-
gust 9Th, mention Of which was made by tce-
graph, is received by mail. He thanks all
Roman Catholics for their abundant demon
STATIONS of affection displayed upon his attain
ing the tweuty-ffth year Of his pontiicate.
He believes that if they will continue to unite
their vows and supplicatous to his, the
full and absolute triumph Of the Church may
no cacnrad
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-11

The Radical leaders may affect to disregard
the feeling that has been expressed relative to
the Long Branch visit, and the fast horses, and
fast trotting propensities, as much as they
please but it Is certainthat inthe opinion OF the
mass of the plain people Of the country, the hon
est working men, and the men who have common
sense and good judgment, the personal popu-
larity of the President has declined much In
consequence of the events of the past summer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-11

We are glad to hear no 'chtning, and but
little of the ordinary efforts for ercuslng, over
the result of the California election. The Con
servatives have been defeated What then ?
Let thcm "pick the flint, and try it again.
When men have faith in their principles, and
believe that they arc right, and acting for the
good of their country, political defeat does not
lessen their zeal or their courage
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-11

Several destructive fires occurred at St. Louis
On Saturday night-Nixou L. Co.'S. foundry and
also Hoppe g. Cos. malt housc--loss 500"
Afterwards fire destroyed bucket factory,
and an immense quantity Of stock on hand--loss
$4,000. A fire at Bloomington, ILL.,, destroyed
the Academy of Music and 4 block Of ten
stores The loss is about $500, 900.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-11

Communeiisn,, being an ISM, is sure to have
party, sect, advocates, and defenders, IN
this country By and bye, some demagogues
will drag it into politics, and make political
issue oft. 1t is hateful in itself, and is nor--
how long this will last we do not know-repu-
dated by the people-but some precinct, or
county, or township may be carried by it--and
that is enough for the agitators.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-11
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER II, 1871

Mr. Horace Greeley, according to the Inter
viewers" is even more open than ever IN his
expressions in favor of the lone term prlncl-
ple,'' and in his desire that Gen. Grant should
not be the Republican candidate for next Pres
ident. tits we'll known that Gen. Grant is not
at all satisfied or pleased with Mr.. Greeley 5
course in politics is not disposed to look
complacently at his proceedings.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-11

The Postofice Department is almost daily in
receipt of letters from various parts of the
country making inquiry rs to the truth of a
current newspaper statement that the Govern,
ment will pay $500 to the collector Of one mh-
lion cancelled postage stamps. The statement
is utterly without foundation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-11

Commenting upon the recent arrest Ola Rad
ical Judge in Mississippi, under the enforce
meat act, at the instance of someof his party,
the Petersburg Index says "Their curses come
home to roost they are hoist with their
own petard in thos pit which they dug privy
is their own foot taken
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-11

Secretary Boutwell, made speech at Lowell,
Mass, on Friday last, i'll which he disclamed
all credit in connection with the treaty Of
Washington, aud avasred that the American
policy of making payment on the principal OF
national debts was finding favor with European
fnsnaiers AMI statesmen
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-11

We have an account OF dreadful accident
to young lady, at Locust Valley, Long Island,
last week, who had her hair caught in the ma
chinery of mill, and before she could be ex-
treated: was completely scaIped. This is the
second accident of this kind Which the papers
have recorded in the past two weeks.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-11

1t is an old saying that Figures cannot lie. y
But it is certain that various Statistical state
ments, full of figures and estimates, published
nowadays do lie, and that too, most egregl-
ously. The public have, properly, very little
faith in half the figures of the statistical state
ments constantly published in the newspapers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-11

1t is reported, as to placing South Carolina
under martial law, that President Grant says
nothing will be done at once, because there
are further developments to come, many OF
them not sustaining the charges made in Scna-
for SCOTS repOrt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-11

CARAH s. SWAMI ct al, by. next friend
- VI. Charles 5. Wallack ct al, in chancery III
the Circuit Court for Alexandra city.
To all whom it may concern:
Extract from Decree THE Court doth or
der, adudge and decree, that this cause be- re-
frrred to q Commissioners OF TINS court, H"c
directed TO state and settle the account OF hD7iha
NJ Swami. execu.riY; also To ascertain anu re-
mort all liens that may BIS upon tho land mrh-
Toned in the BILL and to take M account OF al
debts that may be due and owing BY the estat"
of the said William r. Swami
This Is to give notice that tns uh1'r''Sh."
Commissioner, has appointed Thursday, O"t"-
Der 5th for executing the requirements OF the
above decree, at the Office of John ;. Chaplnnn
Sc 4cp il-cotd K. KEMPER. Conmr.
NEW GOODSl NEW GOODS!
~ -" FALL GOODS!
We have Just returned from New York wIthH
splendid ussortltcnt OF
of every description, and OF the latest StEi'7.
Shawls in great variety and everything !"
match. Our fall stock is complete
sen II WILMER d STAY MAKER.
FOR SALE OR RENT-My present res
H:a idence. No 30 Prince street, Is Tor SAFE "''
accommodating terms, or will be renter -
good tenant Possession given on the lei uA'
OF October. urEnvnp
sep lift DAY ~ n: " ~ D.1N'''
INEN TOWELS! LINEN TO" EL9
Very cheap nj ,,.., ..,r1nS uoIrsE
IS King street.
ZEPHYR WOKSTEDS AND GERM A.
II TOWN WOOL-Full stock r'ld !" '"'s'
quantities very cheap ut ,r,orIorrcr
76 King street.
rIOITR-Maphis' best Mount jackson ram
f' ~, Fi,ur IL superior article, and Mt Jack,
rSs,rn snd various other grades in store ana
for sale by ~ K;ng street.
-IASTIC STOCKINGS, for varicose 'e'n'
~ s3,"r'eu s'N'' ~ JANNEY s CO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-11

There are some remarks Of the New York
Journal of Commerce, giving summary of
the observations Of tits correspondent at the
South, relative to the labor of the colorcd peo-
pie, which are worthy of attention, and they
should themselves look at and consider.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-11
.H.YRRIED.

In this city, Oh the nth instant, at the resi-
denrr Of the brides father, by Rev. Andrew 10
beg, Mr.. JOHN 7. BURRAGE 10 Miss CON
STANCE BOYER both OF Alexandria.