The weekly Arizona miner., 1872-06-15
OUR CONTEMPORARIES.

 The Sentinel, of Aiiznoa City, is looking exceedingly we'll, under " those new heads. We have two numbers of it on hand for dis section. That of May 9, opens with a " lcaier" on sGen. Towards Report" which, the editor says, is favorable to the right.
 Postal Telegraphy.
 Then comes an argument in favor of giv- ing Government full swing at the telegraph lines, offices, etc, proposition upon which many wise editors, etc. are divided, and which will scarcely be settled by anything the Press of Arizona may assert for or against.
 s. Voshay.
 John Markle had written private letter from New River Station, saying that man there had said that Sam. Voshay had been murdered by an Indian who was then at Fort Yuma. Poor Sam what fate after you had safely carried your victorious musket through Mexico, and cracked your merciful whip all over the Plains, California, New Mexico and Arizona, while working for your , country. Little did we dream, that you, in whose company we had the pleasure of trav- cling through Apache land, in 1870, would so soon be stricken down by the hands of an assassin. But, you are now out of dan ger of being kicked by Government mules, or railed at by your fellow man, and those who knew you will cherish your memory.
 Another Murder. l John Whitney had been murdered hy h. d:ans or Mexicans, in his store, near the mouth of the Colorado He was about forty years of age and native of New York. The number dated June first opens with
 Suggestion for England" which that powerful, but obstinate, country had better heed The MINER would also give Britain fits did we not know that some locose "cuss" would sing out something about C. barking at the moon. Colyer,
 Beast Colyer, the Sentinel calls him) gets hauled over the coals Gin language very sim liar to that used by the MINER upon vari- ous occasions), for the many lies told by him upon us, in his report. And, the editor ap- peared sorry to know that Colyer had been allowed to tear himself away from this Ter ritory, which owed him resting place, and which we would be pleased to see him fur nished with.
 The Weather Was growing warmer-9O to loo in the shade.
 A Drunken Woman Had been seen rolling in the streets. ohc was from paurre Mejico.
 The paper "goes back" on Judge Charles Johnson in connection with too fair prom ising Life Insurance advertisement.
 - Caught. One of the Indians who had murdered John II. Whitney had been arrested by chief of the Cocopahs.
 Closed. @ The Public School had closed, for want of funds to pay teachers, etc. It will be re- opened early in October next. The Board of Trustees had thanked the teacherS-Misses Skinner and Bishop-for the able manner m which they controlled the school, etc.
 Postal.
 A petition was being signed, praying for mail service for the people of Hardyvlile and Mineral Park.
 Guns were firod at Fort Yuma, on Deeora- ton Day.
 Citizen.
 From articles and items in the Tucson Cit- izen of May 25, and June list, we condense as follows:
 News of the killing, by Indians in Texas, of John Ridgeway, formerly of Tucson, had been received there. His parents reside at Mariposa, California.
 Capt. John Owens had been made Collector of Customs at Maricopa Wells. Harvesting had commenced. It was esti- mated that 200 900 lbs of wheat and barley would be harvested in the vicinity of Tucson.
 School Fund.
 In answer to some inquiring male school  marm, John R. Allen, Territorial Treasurer, says ip card, that he has S5l9.92 in school money, which will be divided among and paid over to the several counties, upon pro- per application. Suppose our Trustees have attended to this matter.
 The Tucson District School had closed for the term. The examination was satisfactory General Howard had donated $30; Cover nor Stafford gave S20. Prizes had been dis tributed to deserving pupils. An election had been held, when it was voted to levy school tax.
 For Office.
 W. s. Oury had announced himself as an Independent candidate for Sheriff, while Au gustus Brichta had proclaimed himself ar independent candidate for Recorder.
 Corpus Christi Day Was celebrated by religious procession, etc