Arizona citizen., 1872-05-04

SUI, OI UIle OcIlcTdl DUdll, tbIIlNcu uSTO before noon of last Saturday. They at once drove to Governor Safford's rooms, and with the Governor and Mir. John Wasson, were quartered during their stay. Saturday and the evening, were spent in conversation with all who called upon them. Posters announced that the Rev. Smith would hold divine service in the Court House at II A. M. Sunday, at which hour all the seats were filled and some standing room occupied. The sermon was based upon the 2Oth verse of 9th chapter of Numbers, and very able, interesting and instructive discourse it was. We would gladly pay some currency to hear as good sermon once week, and this was generally re- marked by those who were present Sunday.
 It was announced that General Howard would address the people at the same place, at 7:30 P. M., at which time the building was again filled with an eager people. Governor Saf- ford introduced the General by ap- propriate remarks, particularly setting forth how deslrous the people of Ari- zona are for a reliable peace, and ex- pressing thanks that finally we had representatives of the old States who would honestly and earnestly and zealously work with and not against us for that end, and in whom the country at large has confidence.
 General Howard spoke about half an hour in explanation of his mission, the causes which led to it, and the purposes he had in view. All of his remarks were we'll received, and we have no doubt the emphatic expres- sions of approval were strong enough for Sunday, but they were genuine. After @ brief introductory, the Gen. eral read the following letters, which were also subjects of emphatic ap- proval. But read them with care:
 | THE PRESIDENT TO GEN. SCHOF1ELD. EXECUTIVE MANSION,
 WASHINGTON, D. C., March 6, 1872. {
 General J. M Schofeld, Commanding Military Division of the Pacific-General: The anxiety felt by the public generally and 1 by myself in particular, that Indian hostil- ities should be avoided in the future, and a policy to civilize and elevate the Indian prove successful, has induced the sending out of Commissioner to study the present condition of Indian affairs in Arizona, and i if possible, to suggest means for accom- plishing the end aimed at General How ard has been selected as the Commissioner to visit that country. Itisnot proposed to interfere with any military movements or dered by proper authority. On the con trary, it is hoped that sympathy of views may be entertained between the COmmis- sioner and the officers under your con- mand. Indians who will not put them selves under the restraints required will have to be forced-even to the extent of making war upon them--tO submit to meas ures that will ensure security to the white settlers of the Territories. It is not pro- posed that all the protection shall be to the Indians, but that if they will submit to the rules and limitations laid down for them, then protection by military force shall be mutual. Very truly your obedient servant, U. 5. GRANT. GEN. HOWARD TO THE PRESIDENT.
 CAMP MCDOWELL, A. T.,
 April l5, 1872.
 General U. s. Grant, President of the United States-Dear Sir: After satisfac- tory interview with General Crook, 1 have thought it advisable to write you directly. am fully satisfied that General Crook has no other desire than to carry out your views, as expressed in the letter 1 have from you to General SchOfeld. He is in dustrious, asks for no more force, believes in punishing the guilty, but is far from be- ing sanguinary in his purposes or practice. l would ask for no better officer to work with me in your Indian policy. Itis a diff cult task to prevent thieving and murder hereto establish peace and preserve it. The officers and soldiers appear very we'll at this post. The Indians have left here, taking with them some horses. They have offered to come in again upon conditions, and am in hopes that they may be brought in or sent to the reservations proper. l am carefully studying this field and may think differently, but my impression now is that army and citizens and friendly h. dians can be brought to cooperate in bringing the nomadic tribes upon the reservations already established, or to pun ish those who will not behave Yours, re- spectfully, O. O. HOWARD,
 Brig. Gen'l U.S.A., Spec'l Com'r, etc.
 We think if the extremest peace men of the East, if entirely earnest and honest in their professions, would have rejoiced at the hearty reception