The weekly Arizona miner., 1872-08-10
FROM PIMA COUNTY.
Apache Raids-Suooesses and Reverses

The Tucson Citizen of July ?, contains the following earnest testimony against the folly of feeding and betting Apaches, before said Apaches have condescended to sue for peace or food:
 Son Thursday last, near Tubac, well armed band of about thirty Indians attacked the ranch of A. c. Benedict and got the worst of it. Benedict and two laborers were in the field about 300 yards from the house, the latter two planting beans some distance from where the former was pulling up weeds. Ever watchful from experience, Mir. Benedict discovered a stalwart old buck within few yards of him, with his lance in position to run him through, but knowing the ever-pres- ent danger, he had his rifle within reach, and instantly picked it up and shot the would-be assassin dead on the spot. At this moment, two armed bucks were seen near by, and in a few minutes got their death from Mr. E. 5 well-aimed rifle. In the meantime, Padilla and Tapia got their guns, which were near by, and poured such well-directed shots into the enemy, that they each killed two, mak- ing seven good Indians, in all, that day; and they think two more must have died from wounds they feel certain of having inflicted.
 "Just as the fight was about closed, and he was preparing to mount his horse, a ricochet shot struck Benedict on the inside of the left leg, at the ankle, and passed through, intlict- ing a terrible would. Half a dozen shots passed through his clothes in various parts, two grazing an arm and foot. Jose Padilla was shot through the feshy part of the left arm. His wound is large, but not dangerous, o,,l ;rir,
 "The whipped Indians got out of the way as fast as they could, when the men went to the house, and Mir. Mckinney dressed their wounds quite skillfully. note was sent to Sheriff Ott, and on its receipt on Wednesday, he and Mr. Leatherwood went out and brought Mr. Benedict to town, where he now is in charge of Dr. Handy. His wound is very bad, but it is hoped the foot may be saved so as to be of some use, though it is impossible that it can ever be restored to anything like q perfect limb. Jose Padlla remained at the ranch, under the care of Mr. Mckinney.
 "Our space is too limited to give full de- tails of this gallant, successful fight. Ex- cepting three, all Apaches seen were armed with needle and Henry guns. The combat ants were within 30 to 100 yards, so that the character of their arms was unmistaka- ble. The air was filled with balls, and the escape with life, of the brave three, is almost miraculous. Fifteen armed Indians were seen in one body, and fully as many at the same time scattered about. Their expecta- ton seemed to have been to separate the workmen from their arms, and then have an easy job of killing; but Mir. Benedict never allows himself or men about him to get be- yond almost instant reach of good guns.
 "Do the Apaches want peace? Do they hunt for peace or objects to murder and steall Is there any man so idiotic as not to know that as body they must be severely pun ished by actual fighting before they will be at peaceT'
 The following items are condensed from the Citizen of the same date:
 On July 18th, the Apaches shot man in the arm and stole four horses within the cor porate limits of Tucson.
 July 24th, they made an attack on the ranch of John Moore, (about twelve miles below Camp Crittenden), drove the men into the house and kept them there for nine hours, during which time the Indians killed horse and appeased their hunger. Word was sent to the post, and squad of soldiers under command of Lieutenant Stewart, went to their relief As heavy fall of rain had ob- liberated all tracks, the Indians were not pursued.
 On July 22d, the Apaches stole pair oi horses at Tubac, from party coming from Sonora.