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The weekly Arizona miner., 1871-01-28

AN EMINENT PHYsICrAN GoNE.--San Fran cisco papers received last week, record the death, in that city, recently, of Isaac Powell, prominent citizen, able physician, and wor- thy man, who, we believe, emigrated to this coast, from Massachusetts, al a very early day. Despite the fact that Dr. Rowell was Q bit- ter partisan, of -he Radical school, his death is much regretted by all who knew him.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1871-01-28

SENATOR SrEwARr's mining bill docs not find favor with miners, generally, and if it does not become law, we shall not cry. The Reese River (Nevada) Rec,ilIt. is not at all suited with the bill, and it speaks for good many miners and prospectors. We, ourself, think the bill altogether too liberal with the mineral lands. We publish it on the first page.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1871-01-28

THE NEVADA LEGISLATURE was organized on the 2d inst. The Senate stood thirteen Radicals to ten Democrats. House g Dem ocrats to 2l Republicans. Governor Bradley made no inauguration speech, and the papers call him sensible man."
The weekly Arizona miner., 1871-01-28

LIGHT FOR TUE |. S. SENATE.-Accorlins to a recent dispatch, that fearfully opaque body-the United States Senatc-is soon to have more light shed upon it from Minnesota, which State was about to send man named Windows to represent it. Mir. Windows was nominated for the long term, and a Mir. Stearns for an uncxpired term.
 Logan's chances for election, in Illinois, were considered good.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1871-01-28

FOREICN.-January c, TrOchu issued de- cree, announcing the consolidation of all mil tary associations and the entire ablebodied male population, with the regular army, for the defence of Paris. He also assured the people that exploitation was no part of his programme. ~'...+ '.~@
 The city of Frankfort on the Main, has pc titioned King William to have the Imperial coronation ceremony come off there. .a!s
The weekly Arizona miner., 1871-01-28

THE Elko (Nevada) L,sdfpsadeat, ono of tho best country papers on the Pacific coast, and which has heretofore been published semi weekly, is now issued but once week. It is owned by Messrs Street < Perkins, who also own the Carson State Register. ...'~.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1871-01-28

AsTI-MAsoSIc.---A society of misinEormed ah hOlies, |" in Iowa, binds its members not 10 Hvote for, trade with, buy from, employ, or have any other business relations with FreemasODs. No doubt inc Order will sur vive the ili-will of this society of dam phools," all of whom, we confidently assert are no better than they ought to be.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1871-01-28
The War News.

The news from the seat of war is contra dictory.
 The Prasians report the defeat of Chanzy. Paris was being shelIed, and it was gener- ally conceded by the press, that its capitula- ton is certain before February.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1871-01-28

TIE POoR AND THEIR FRIENDs.-Au ex- change says:
 "Democratic generosity was illustrated by Vim. NJ. Tweed and Sheriff O'Brien, of New York, in bountiful benefactions to the poor on Christmas day. Mr. Tweed gave his check for fifty thousand dollars for the benefit of poor of the Seventh Ward, and o'Brien gave thousand tons of coal!"
 After this, who can wonder why New York City is so thoroughly Dcmocratic7
The weekly Arizona miner., 1871-01-28

" IRE Tucson Citizen states that the Aribaca Ranch and IIeintzeIman mine, in Pima coun- ty has been sold to Gen. Ripley, of London, for half million. Hope the statement is true. .,.-. .. ..
The weekly Arizona miner., 1871-01-28

UNITED STATES CoiSs.-Thc parent mint of the United States commenced operations in l7?3. From that period ,o June 30 lS70, tie mint and ifs branches coined l.2lS, ,us7 ,j93 pieces, of the value of $l, ,l2G. .0jS.9s1 U. or this amount, S97l iS2,j7l SS was in gold. sl43,i57, ,l0G 94 in silver, and $ll.0l9o0s 5 in copper. .ibout one.half of the total amount was coined at the paron, mint in Philadelphia (Cdi. ]. RJ~cftr.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1871-01-28
The Legislature.

The Sixth Legislature organized on Thurs day, the l2th inst, by the election of b. R. Stiekaey, President of the Council, and M. D. Dobbins. Speaker of the House. The Governor delivered his message on the Satur- day following. The message will receive our attention next week.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1871-01-28

NEw QuARTrRMAsTER.-Ar recent number of the Los Angeles Star says:
 "Captain Dimphe|, of tine Quartcrmaster's Department, C, S. A., left town yesterday tnoruins, on his way from Alaska to Camp Verde, Arizona"
The weekly Arizona miner., 1871-01-28

THERE IS something wrong in the way mail matter is transported to and from this Terri tory. It is rare that we have full list of exchanges, and then some oG the dates are too old for use. A speedy reform in this matter is demanded. .... a.. .........
The weekly Arizona miner., 1871-01-28
Mail between Prescott and Albuquerque

The Postmaster General has advertised for proposals to carry the mail over this route once week, from July lst, ls7l. Our citi zens will rejoice when the service is put on.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1871-01-28

BRrcHAM.-We see, by the Salt Lake Ne,ra, that his muchly-married highncss, Brigham Young, was recently at St. George--less than two hundred miles from Prescott Glad he didn't come here, as VIC have no fair sex to spare.
 The same paper says cotton has been suc- cessfully raised on the Virgin river, near St. George.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1871-01-28

TIE venerable New York editor. printer and politician, Thurlow Weed, has an income of $3o,Oo per annum, half of which he gives to the poor. May his case never run out of "sorts."
The weekly Arizona miner., 1871-01-28

THE pay received by our legislators is Eidiculously small. The per diem -- $500 currency - hardly pays their board. Con gress should increase the pay of legislators in this Territory. .[,
The weekly Arizona miner., 1871-01-28

Coop CROP OF LAwYGRs.-Los Angeles, (California) is afflicted with thirty.six law ycrs, and the S'ar says they flourish like a green bay tree" Hope they arc not SO green as that tree.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1871-01-28

Fox PREscoTT.--Thc Los Angeles Star of the 12th inst, notes the departure of freight teams for our town
The weekly Arizona miner., 1871-01-28

MONUMENT TO GENERAL ScorT.-The Stat of Virginiais is going to monument Gencra Scott, at Richmond.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1871-01-28
Legal Tenders.

sAn Francisco papers of January 18th quote legal tenders AS follows; Buying, O01i sell ing. 9l.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1871-01-28

RrcH quartz ia said to exist in TchachaI Pass, Los Angeles county, California.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1871-01-28

MoSEY.-The ScieutiFe Press, of San Fran cisco, says:
 "Tbe first silver money was coined at Rome 4S2 years after the foundation of that city. The fact that the mint was in the ten. pie of Juno 4onttd gave origin 10 our word money'"
The weekly Arizona miner., 1871-01-28
PHGNIX STATION.

Phoaliiz Havapai County, Arizona. Hay and Grlni ell lhe best or Aceonniosisi.s. r
 ITuvepH. The ra'fonag1 of tho iraveLHg Vublic is solicited. ,....,.. ,...-..-..,., .,.-- E. B. BukER
The weekly Arizona miner., 1871-01-28
NOTICE. PRESCOTT DITCH COMPANY.

TO ALE WHOM TT NAT COHCERNi .. .t't Tho undersigned under the name aad style nf ths 'PREscOfT DtTcn CONPAzT," h.reby give n,aico i,a, they have, ulis day located Water Ditch and claimed four thoHssnd ts0D) inches nf the waters m fait River inr sFtRiiug purTso Co bs aken u the south eide u said TitrT serti1n 20, N. E. 6Outh; toUn.hlp 3 D. Range 1, Nonh. Five hundred yarIs nf snd ditch a completed and faT thousand tAOJ) inches Of EaeF nofr Of tas run, ning In he We intend tO Ti,a our ditch n south. west direction ne tst INssble and hF co deem t RseesAary llR tanning puTyS~sa. CLAIIAETa: .....
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The weekly Arizona miner., 1871-01-28

Li2nOrs, CTocEery, HdrIrdJf, FdrfalHg
 and Mining Implements, s'c., V pioneer friends and the public generally to their ucw and splendid assortment VI goods, re- Contly purchascd, by one of the Srm, in Stn Frnn. cisco, ati now on hand at their store ln Prescott Give Us a call and see for yourselves, We are nof sclfng for ruinous prices our motto is and las been, " Live and ict Live" Merchants, farmers, miners and others wish!r: :: tO purchase goods, would do well Io give Us call, before purchasing clscw here.
 V. WnHNSTR
 4. MERJuEINER. Prescott. ArEGSa. Psl,G,lasy !. ls7O u,vlC,H
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-04-21
COURT OF GENERAL SissllR
Before Recorder Hackett.

AN ERRONEOUS vKRDIc---A RFsrEcrARE ES-
GRAvER CONVICTED OF DANGEROUS ASSAULT
GRANTED A NEW TRIAL
Shortly after the opening OF the conrt Yesterday a
motion was made 10 grant new trial To Charles
Archibald, who was convicted few days since OF
an assault with intent TO do bodily harm 10 William
sheehan, on the ground OF newly discovered evt.
dence. An afidavit OF o party was read which set
forth the fact that he was the man who fired n
pistol, the bail Of which entered Shechan's hand.
The accused, Archibald, VINO was an engraver Tor
Harper Brothers, proved on the ial'by several wit
nesses that he was inside the saloon nc The
time OF the shooting, and he established
an excellent character, but the jury
verdict n some s' OF the jurors expressed their
doubts as to the correctness Of their decision. anu
the Recorder was so well satisfied That mistake had
been made that he remandcd Archibald 10 inily IN
vcstigate tine matter. HIS Honor granted the motion
for new trial. and directed the accused TO DC dis-
charged upon his own recoGnlzancc.
AN ALLEGED BIGtMIsr At THF BAR. -
Philip Kern, who was charged with bigany. was
placed at the bar. 10 was stated that the prisoner
married young woman when intoxicated, but n.id
committed no further improper act until ttic iemalc
discovered that no had q wife living. cue leit inc
State, stating that sine would not prosecute him.
Tho Recorder, In discharging Kern, advised MN
TO Join temperance society.
AN ALLEGED WIFE MURDERER Convicted OF LAR
CENY.
James Woods was convicted Of stealing bale ot
cotton yarn the 3Ist OF March, worth iory dollars,
the property OF John Dawson. The was 40 clear
IN officer having caught the prsoDcg iD the street
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5lerc Of the Same sort,
SUPERIOR C0uaT-TRlAL TeSM-?ART |.
The Chilean SsOvernment Vessel Seizure md
Dismissal of Complaint.

The Chilean Government Vessel Seizure md
Dismissal Of Compliant.
Before Judge Freedman.
VarSdun o. MuYphu-In this case, In which the
assignee OF Garrett w. Dyckman, formerly United
States Vice Consul to Valparaiso, sued 70 recover
for services Official and unofficial rendered In re-
gard the seizure OF the vessel Townsend Jones by
the chilean government on account OF her bringing
into port cargo Of arms and munitions OF war; the
complaint was dismissed The ground OF the dis
under protest, TO the Chilean authorities was viz
tual abandonment OF her. and that the contract for
the services rendered by the assignOr being made
subsequent to such surrender, was not binding on
the owner OF the vessel.
Suit Against a Lifs Insurance. Company.
Before Judge Freedman.
Cdthdytne Kerenev Us. Excelsior Insurance COM
panv.-A brother OF the plaintiff, Thomas Kcvcney,
in 1859 insured hts life for $4,000 in the defendants
company, giving for the premium his note. At hts
death tins premium note was unpaid. snt WAS
brought to recover on the policy. 10 was shown That
the policy contained clause thatn premium note
remained unpaid after maturity and tnat after II
had matured and the premium remained unpaid
she insured died The policy was vitlated. Upon TINS
the Judge ordered dismissal OF the complaint.
Another sSuit by the Same Party.
Cathari,ae Kepenev Us. Yhe Globe &ufanl Liz
Insurance Companv.-Thc same brother OF the
plaintiff took out life policy for 81, ooo IN the COM
many OF the defe ndants, The defence ia that the
note given for the premium was never paid an u,
further that misrepresentation were mace by the
insured III his application, in that ne represented
himself az man OF temperate habits, whereas, a.
alleged, he had delirium tremens about q year pc
fore his death, ana his death FASTENED by his
continued intemperance. The case Is stu on
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UNITED STATES COMMISSIONERS COURT.
Seizure Of a Rcciif wing Establixhui sut-The
Revenue Offcers Resisted.

Seizure Of a Rcciifying EstabIixhu,s ni--The
Revenue Omcers Resisted.
Before Commissioner Jones.
Hugh Brady and John Lowery were arrested ny
Assistant Assessor at Large Frederick Cocheu, who
found them engaged in putting Illicit spirits into II.
Reiners rectifying establishments, on Stage street,
Eastern District. Oficer C0cheu made an examina-
ton OF the premises, and found, as ne reports.
that large quantities OF illicit spirits had
been received there, and that the law
had been violated 10 great extent. lie
procured the seizure OF the establishment ana
contents including about 10000 gallons OF spirits.
By Deputy Collector Patterson and the Marshal took
possession. The officers met with considerable re-
sistance, and during row which occurred oficer
Cocheu and several others We're injured, though
not severely. Cocheu discharged his pistol at one
OF the assaiants and then broke u on the fellows
head. All the books and papers OF the place were
stolen.
Brady ana Iowery were taken before Commits
soner Jones' when they waived an examination
ana were held 10 hail in $3.50 each IN await the
action OF the Grand Jury. Mr.. Reiner5, the owner
Of the establishment, was not found. NO other
arrests were made The parties who resisted the
ofricers succeeded in making their escape.
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COURT CALENDARS THIS DAY.

surnRME CouRr-Part Held by. Judge Van
ias l4s sae go i4 1s laos @ i5o iSIo
1885, 1871, 1879. 1858, 1871, 1'57 1892, 1885, 1884,
1911.
Ingraham, Barnard and Cardozo-Nos. 252, 25A,
257, 25s $780, 2Go 26i 263, 285, 2d6, 267, 2ds, GEO.
2ss. Part 2-Held by Judge Sutherand.-Nos 1872.
s04. 1Oe6h, HOO, 1912. 1860, 14741a, 1896 l546h.
1885,, 1852. 2o221s, 2O2s 2o66, 2O67, 2oe2h.
SUPREME CoURr.CnAMBERs-He!d by Judge
As, SO, 90. 81, l2S, 1885, las, I46, lao, 100.
SUPERIOR CoURr-TRIAL TEnM-part Held BY
SIC, "a, $50, $3.50, s41 s4s. s45 e47 GAO part Held
by Judge McCunn-Nos. 634, lG3, 29s, 1872, $3.50, 37S
400, 446, COS, 6l0, $50, G5s. &C., Coz, 664.
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS-TRIAL rERM-Part p
Held by Judge Joseph F. Daly.-Nos. 374, 967 1908,
1854, 1872, 1862, 1878. 1908, 1l6l, 1906, 1858.
MARINE COURT--TRIAL TERM-Part Held by
Judge Curtls.-Nos $685. 1886, $685., 55l2 5527 43G3
6493 5507 $751; 1855. 6O2l, $685. $780, $685. $685. $780,
Part S-Held by Judge Shca.-NOs $500, el44, 62l3,
6052.
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SUPREME COURT-clacUIT.

Suit Agninst an Insurance Company.
Before Judge Gilbert.
Waiiam u. murphy Us. The Imperial FDe Hisur
ance Compopy.-Plalntin brought suit TO recover
s. 500 the amount of policy upon his house, which
was destroyed by fire the 2sth Of December, 1862
The pany refused to pay on the ground that the
property had peen transferred by plaintiff to his
brother Riley. three weeks prior to the
nre. On the part OF the plaintiff 1t shown that
Murphy himself took the deed 10 the Registers
Office and recorded IL In Riey's name Riley was
not party the transaction, and the deed was not
delivered TO him until after the fire. and then MUIR
phy only gave 1t to him take To the insurance
company when he went To inquire why the policy
was not paid.
The Jury rendered verde. in favor of plaintiff
for $2,12S, Including interest.
The Contested Will Case.
Frederick Baker, appellant. rs. Ahpettd Dederky
Respondent The plaintif In this case, which was
reported IN the HERALD OF yesterday, brought this
action to test the validity OF the VIII OF Catha1ne
Ahren's, Amelias mother, who died In January,
1870. Mrs. Ahren bequeathed only 800 10 defend
ant $500 each TO two nieces and the balance oil the
property to Baker, her nephew. The Surrogate de-
clared the will null and void but the General Term
or the Supreme Court directed that issue be framed
Tor trial by jury.
The trial or the case was concluded yesterday,
and resulted verdict in favor OF paiiltn on all
the issues The allegation was that he had obtained
mrs, Ahren's signature TO the VIII by fraudulent
means.
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usualn On Sunday, and that In the evening after
they were drunk with the liquor sold them, one Of
the party came behind the counter and wanted TO
SHOOT HIS LITTLE DOG SCHNEIDER
be cause he had Rrowled at them once or twice
the dog. :" and general melee occurred The "gen-
Ilemen or coor upset the SOFT soap ana broke
several signs and so DESTROYED the eauanmy Of the
saloon Keeper that he drew revolver ana nred IL
into the air in order attract the attention OF the
police. mob gathered around and hooting and
the Jaw OF poor HenKen. spelling the looks OF his
face and forever damaging hts speech. The poor
old III an presented q sad appearance, and seemed
greatly affected at his misfortune as ne was merely
bysander, like hundred others. The mother OF
one OF inc prisoners colored woman, wearing
coalscuttle bonnet and green spectacles, said she
was discustcd with her son Tor desecrating the Sab
bath gay IN snch way insisted u was case 10, OF
beastly German who TOOK all the poor mems wages
on o Sunday
had Int you instead OF the poor Old man. II had q
complaint here against You | should not hesitate TO
open your store ON Sunday morning ana sell liquors
against the laws OF the State and collect crowd OF
roughs In your place. shall speak to Inc Snperin-
tcndent OF Police about you and ask him TO place
man to watch your premises. warn you TO beware
You encourage rowdies IN your place and disturb
quiet. orderly people VINO are eneoged IN divine wor
ship. VIII not forget y0u. Eacn OF the prisoners
Will go 10 the penitentiary for TWO months and when
they return hope they Will abstain rom assisting
German liquor dealers In breaking the law.
THE FIRST NINE MONTHS.
Mary A. Henry charged Edward Baker with kick.
~
IN the eye. The defendant certainly had not the APP
pearance Of an ordinarily civilized being, and he
was treated 10 nine months In the Pepttentiary.
AN AFFECTING SCENE.
One of the most touching and romantic scenes
ever witnessed in court Of law was enacted In this
court yesterday. 1t was case OF real affection,
scarce acquisition. John HYDE lad OF about eleven
years OF age, had been put under bail to answer for
some trHlng offence. The complainant did not
appear, but did the lad appear behind the
bar than his sister, little light-nared girl, rose In
her seat and began weeping bitterly, sobOing out
her brothers. Christian name IN the most piteous
manner. The lad began TO cry also.
"Come forward, little girl" said the Judge.
She came out, and grasping her brother around the
neck, she drew him towards her and s0bbed loudly.
"Oh, Johnny Johnny, my poor mOtherl what Will
she sayf What has brought you hereg" so atfec-
Tomato and real was the scene that dozen pocket
handkerChlefs were in Immediate requisti0D. All
the females In court were IN tears, ana not u lew
men began to DlubDer
take your brother away said his Honor
'Conle along, Johnny. There, there,' said the
little creature, ana she kissed him each time; the
two leaving the count sobpIng until their crying
died away in the distance.
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THE C'OU R T S.
Decision In tho Hogan VIII Case Divorces Suits
Action Against q Life Insurance COM
pany-Decisons- Business in the
Court Of General Sessions.
SUPREME CoUaT-SfnsaAl TERM.
The Old Natter oil the Church Street Extern
sion.

The OLD Matter OF the Church Street Extern
Before Judges Ingraham. Barnard and Cardozo.
Oathar1ne A. Scillciaardt ct al Us. TIE Mayor
&C., or the Guy Of Neao York.-These are several
suits brought Jointly by owners OF property taken
for the Church street extension to recover from the
city the value OF the materials or which the build.
ings were composed. The cases have been frequently
reported in the lower courts and it is unnecessary
10 90 over the various steps OF their progress The
paintifTs appealed from the demurrer OF The defend
ants SAID demurrer setting forth the report The
commissioners was final aS TO the Zee ana the build
Ing materials, and an argument was heard on this
appeal 1t was insisted on behalf or the plaintifrs
that In tho report or the commissioners II was stated
that the land would be required FOR the extension
and certain amounts awarded therefor, but that by
che terms OF the report the materials OF the build
ings were not included; that this was understood
and argued between the commission and the pro-
the property owners were required TO remove the
materials ana II so, 1t was manifestly for their own
benefit; that 1t has always been the custom In New
York. except In cases OF special legislation, to leave
the materials 10 the property owners; that other
wise the city takes property not only without paving
juAt compensation, as required by the constitution
Of the State OF New YORK.. bur without
compensation whatever. 1t was al SO shown that
claims the land, the title is only transferred I'm
uust,'' and argued that therefore. the city could
take no more than was required for the trnsi:
decision OF the court below should be sustained;
that 1t was there held that the confirmation by the
Supreme Court was anal and conclusive; aud that
the plaintiffs should have objected at that time,
and that by emitting 80 TO do they lost all power TO
object now The answer to this was that the time
the report was presented for confirmation there was
cause TO object, because the materials for which
this SUIT 10 brought were given TO the property
great injustice to deprive the plantlfs OF rights
which did not exist az the time OF confirmation, and
did not arise until after novel construction had
been put upon the report .s
Decision was reserved. - SJe,,f
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SUPREME CQyaT--sasclAI Term.
Decision In the Hogan viii Cas-

Decision in the Hogan viii Case.
Before Judge Sutherland.
Sarah C. Hatch us. Clara NJ Peugeu.---A decision
IN this case. popularity known as the Hogan will
case.'' was rendered yesterday The opinion, char
acerstic OF those given by this Judge quite BRIEF
but explicit and to the point 1t is unnecessary to
give reorganization Of the facts IN the case they
having been fully published in connection with the
late trial. The following is
THE oPINION
In view of certain recent cases in the Court of
Appeals referred TO in the trial OF the issues In this
case do not think would be justified, In view.
ing the verdict papably against the weight Of the
evidence az to grant The motion for u new trial on
the minutes OF the Court. The motion IS therefore
denied, but without costs. In making this decision
assume that, OF course, the DEFENDANTS Eugene
and Clara NJ Peugnet, have right to move for u
new trial on case or and bill of exceptions.
TO be made and settled according 10 the rules and
practice OF this Court.