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Arizona citizen., 1872-01-27
National Republican Convention.

WASHINGTON, December II, 1872. The Executive Committe of the Republican National Convention ap- pointed to frame call to go to the party, framed the following, which was adopted unanimously:
 The undersigned, constituting the Republican National Committee, des- ignated by the Convention assembled in Chicago May 20, 1868, hereby call a Convention of the Union Republican party at Philadelphia on Wednesday, June 5th, at 12 o'clock, for the pur- pose of nominating candidates for the offices of President and Vice-Pres- ident. Each State is authorized to be represented in the Convention, by a delegation equal to twice the number of Senators and Representatives to which they will be entitled in the next National Congress. Each organ ized Territory Is authorized to send two delegates.
 In calling this Convention the Con- mittee remind the country that the promises of the Union Republican Convention of 1868 have been fulfilled. The States recently in rebellion have been restored to their former relations to the Government; the laws of the country have beeen faithfully execut- ed, the public peace has been preserv- ed, and the national credit improved by the reduction of the debt, and its funding at lower rate of interest. The rights of naturalized citizens have been protected by treaties, and immigration encouraged by liberal provisions. The defenders of the Union have been gratefully remem- bered.
Arizona citizen., 1872-01-27
The Resources of Arizona.

An interesting pamphlet under this title has been published by authority of the Legislature of Arizona, for the purpose of disseminating information concerning the Territory. Itwas pre- pared by Board of three Commits sioners, of whom Governor A. F. K. Stafford was one, Messrs Charles H. Brinley and John G. Campbell being the two others. Though brief and general in its statements, it gives a good outline of the condition and pros poets of Arizona. Mining matters are but scantily treated, it having been thought, perhaps, that the ella aborate report of the United States Commis- sioner of Mining Statistics under that head, makes it unnecessary to go over the ground immediately again. The statement of the Indian question seems fair and discriminating, and contains many passages of interest concerning the customs and traditions of different tribes.
 Arizona is fortunate in having a body of officials who take a hearty interest in the development and well fare of the Territory. Governor Saf- ford, Delegate Mccormick, Surveyor General Wasson and others, are men who do not shrink from personal labor and inconvenience, if they can in any way serve the interests of Arizona. We trust that their devoted exertions will be rewarded by the speedy advent of peace and prosperity to the Terri tory.-- Engineering and Mining Jour nal, January ?.
Arizona citizen., 1872-01-27

HOMES FOR ALL. THE CHA RIVER DITCH
 COMPANY OFFER INDUCEMENTS NEVER BEFORE
 EQUALLED TO THOSE SEEKING HOMES, By proposing to sell water rights in their
 Ditch, which is of sufficient
 capacity to irrigate FIFTY THOUSAND ACRES
 Of Land, Either for cash, or will allow S2 per day and boarding for labor on the ditch. The ditch is now opened for consider able distance. The lands have been sur veyed by the United States and are now open to pre-emption and homestead en- tries
 The Company's Ditch is situated in the south bend of the Gila river, 15O miles from Yuma, and is regarded safe from hostile lndians.'
 The Climate is Magnificent. The Grape, Orange, Lemon, Almond, Olive and Walnut can be grown, as well as all grains and vegetables, and an un- failing supply of water is guaranteed. For further particulars, apply to ALEX ANDER MICKEY, Superintendent of Com pany, Maricopa Wells, A. T., or ALBERT G. DECKER, Secretary, Gila Bend, on the premises.
 ALBERT DECKER, no4-tf Secretary Gila Ditch Company.
Arizona citizen., 1872-01-27
Tucson Postal Directory.

H Office open from G. m. to7 D. nl. ereept on Sundays, achen it aCiH De open from 9 to 10 C. nl. nntn further notice. lfails West-Close at 314 ?. a. and depart at 4 on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Satur- ddyS. Mails East-Depart Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays at II c. ne. Mails North-Buck- board on Mondays and Horseback On Thursdays. Mails tor Iubac and Sonora-Depart Mondays ct Sam
Arizona citizen., 1872-01-27
CHEAPLY, Neatly and to Order

cw-Military posts supplied with blanks of every description, as-VOuchers, Guar termaster's Receipts, &c. &c.
 Orders from any post, station, mining camp, where there is mail or express, rs- spectfully solicited,
Arizona citizen., 1872-01-27
Administratrix Notice.

HESITATE OF RAMON CASTRO, DE IL ceased.-Notice is hereby given to all persons having claims against the estate of Ramon Castro, deceased, to present the same, with the necessary vouchers, to the undersigned, or to G. H. Oury, Esq, her attorney, in Tucson, A. T., within one year from this date, or they will be barred by law.
 TEODoRO CAMANCHo DE CASTRO,
 Administrative of said Estate Tucson, 4. T., Dec. 30, 1871. ja6-4t
Arizona citizen., 1872-01-27
ARIZONA OFFICIAL DIRECTORY.
Federal.

Delegate in Congress. R. c. Mccormick Governor, A. P. K. Stafford; res., Tucson Territorial Secretary, Coles Bashford '' Supt. of Indian Affairs, Herman Bendell. Chief Just, John Titus, 1st Dist, Tucson Associate, Isham Reavis, 2d La Paz
 |" c. A. Tweed, Sd Prescott U s Atty, c. w. c. Rowell, Arizona city U S Marshal, I. Q. Dickason.
 U Surveyor Gen'l, John WassOn, Tucson Reg'r Land Office, H. A. Eastman, Prescott Receiver |" George Lount, U S Col In. Rev, Thomas Cordis, Prescott Assessor 's H. A. Bigelow, U Special Mail Agent, I. N. Dawley U s 'Depositary, c. H. Lord, Tucson
 Dep'y Corr Gusts, Jas. E. Baker, Tucson
Arizona citizen., 1872-01-27

WE have received The Alta Cali tornla Almanac and Year Book of Facts for 1872. It is full of informa- tion convenient for every business man, and price only 30 cents.
Arizona citizen., 1872-01-27
Pima County.
TOWNSHIP OFFICERS.

Justice of the Peace, c. H. Meyers. Justice of the Peace, w. J. Osborn Constable, John Miller.
Arizona citizen., 1872-01-27
THE woman who produced the fol

THE woman who produced the fol lowing is one of great good sense: l alters hate drunkard,
 A lOafer, and flop;
 And hate a kid-glove dandy,
 Whose brains are soft as pop. I hate deceit and Awning,
 And hate like all possessed A snarling, jawing temper
 That gives nobody rest. BY Department order of January 1 1, Major James J. Dana was announced as Chief Quartermaster of Arizona.
Arizona citizen., 1872-01-27
Territorial.

Attorney Gen'l, J. E. MeCaffrey, Tucsor Treasurer, John B. Allen, Auditor, c. H. Lord, Adjutant General, Samuel Hughes,
Arizona citizen., 1872-01-27

Either for cash, or will allow s2 per day
 and boarding for labor on the ditch.
Arizona citizen., 1872-01-27

DAVIS & IA F. L. S O N.
Arizona citizen., 1872-01-27
General Merchandise.

HAVE constantly on hand a large and All well selected stock of Dry Goods, Clothing, Boots and Shoes, Groceries, Provisions, Liquors, Cigars and Tobacco, Hardware, etc., which we will sell at the very lowest prices.
 We have, also, Hay and Grain, constant lyon hand tc supply the Public. 5-tf.
Arizona citizen., 1872-01-27

GOVERNOR SAFFoRD returned from Mcdowell on Thursday.
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GoD IN NATURE.-No one has better op-
portunity of witnessing the wonderful workings
of God in the wide field of nature than the
farmer. His occupation brings him every day
in full view of them. He is familiar with the
progressive development of the young plant,
and the matured beauty of its full growth. He
is we'll acquainted with the sunshine and the
shadow, the softly falling dew and the heavy
rain, the gentle breeze and the rushing tempest.
Some, from their very familiarity with these
evidences of divine wisdom, lose all interest in
them, and look on them with little more regard
than the beasts that perish. Others, indeed,
recognize the hand of God look on its move
ments with awe and dread-but go no further.
But it is only the Christian that can see in
everything the hand of Father. Other men
may wonder and admire he can love and
praise. Everywhere around he sees the finger
of God, and he rejoices to know that God is
his friend and when, in the tempest or thun-
derstorm, mems hearts are failing them for fear,
he can be in peace, knowing that he is son of
Him whom the winds and the seas obey. Tru-
ly, the Christian farmer possesses greater
pleasures and more exquisite joys than other
men have any idea of and if they have not
experienced these, they have never met true
happiness: Reader, have you?
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A CoMPARIsoN.-An old and experienced
Charleston cotton factor, now absent from the
city, in private letter, gives his views as fol-
lows:
The present season reminds me and COM
pares with that of 1869 more fully than any
previous one. Then as at this time the cotton
plant was more fully developed than in any
previous year. In 1869 the season continued
regular and the plant seemed attaining perfec-
tion in all parts of the cotton region early in
the month of August. During the month of
August the caterpillar made its appearance,
and we know what the result was, both in quail
ity and price. This season has all the prime
causes to breed the caterpillar abundance of
rain warm sun and large growth OF all kinds
of vegetation. Apart from this the months of
July and August are the months that make the
cotton crop. At this time the plant never
looked more fourishing, having. had good sea,
SONS and been stimulated with fertilizers. and
to use familiar expression, it appears in all
its glory. 1t is luxuriating and feasting upon
all The good things of the earth. Now to keep
up this reyelry it will require something that
we do not often see in the months of July and
August. 1t will require moderate rains, mixed
with good degree of sunshine. Without cat
erpillars, with three or four weeks of dry wealth
er and hot sun the crop would be like that OF
last year. With o continuation of the present
showery and wet weather We will have the rot,
boll-worm and almost certainly the caterpillar.
Taking all things together, / look upon the
cotton crop as being in very precarlous con-
dition. Under the circumstances, if l knew
what advice to give you, would give it cheer
fully. When we look at the stock in all our
ports we see it very light When we look at
the markets we see prices declining, and with
out any demand-a very unusual state of things,
and to force sales at ruinous rates is very un-
pleasant to any factor as we'll as his friends. l
think would place myself on the wait-and..
watch platform for the next thirty days, and
see what will turn up in the meantime. Before
the middle of August you may see cotton high
er than it has been this season.
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A BEAUTIFUL INcIDENT.-On a beautiful
summers day, clergyman was called to preach,
in town in Indiana, to a young Episcopal
congregation. At the close of his discourse,
he addressed his young hearers in such words
as these:
"Learn that the present life is preparation
for. and has tendency to eternity. The pres
ent is linked to the future throughout creation,
in the vegetable, in the animal, and In the
moral world. As is the seed, so is the fruit;
as is the egg, SO is the fowl; as is the boy. SO
is the man and as is the rational being in this
world, so will he be in the next; Dives es-
tranged from God here, is Dives estranged from
God in the next, and Enoch walking with God
here, is Enoch walking with God in calm and
better world. I beseech you, live then, for a
blessed eternity. Go TO the worm that you
tread upon, and learn lesson OF wisdom
The very caterpillar seeks the food that fosters
it for another and similar state; and more
wisely than man builds its own sepulchre, from
whence in time by kind of resurrection, it
comes forth q new creature in almost an an
celic form. And now that which crawled flies,
and that which fed on comparatively gross
food. sips the dew that revels in the rich pas
tures an emblem of that paradise where flows
the river of life and grows the troe OF life.
Could the caterpillar have been diverted from
;ts % proper element and mode of life, if it had
never attained the butterfy's splendid form and
hue it had perished worthless worm. Con.
slider her ways and be wise Let it not be said
that We are more negligent than worms, and
that YOUR reason is less available than their in
stinct AS often as the butterfly fits across
vour path, remember that it whispers in its
fIipht. Give for the future"
With this the preacher closed his discourse /;
Int to deepen the impression, a butterfly, di-
rected by the Hand which guides alike the
ann and an atom in its course, tiuttered through
the the Church, as if commissioned by Heaven to
rcneat the exhortation. There was neither
speech nor language, but its voice was heard
saving to the gazing audience, "Live for the
Euture u
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STORY OF VIM. L. MARcY.-The following
story is told of the late DIR. Salem Iowne and
In In his m youth youth he (Ndr. Towne) was teacher
of youth. One day, seventy odd years ago, a
boy was brought to him, of whom the account
given was that he was an incorrigibe Ounce
that none of his masters had been able to make
anything of him. and he was brought to MIR.
Townc as a last experiment, before appren-
ticing him to mechanical trade. The next
morning Mr.. Towne proceeded to examine
him, preparatory to entering upon his instruc-
tion. At the first mistake he made, the boy
lodged one side, with every. sign OF terror.
"WRy do you do that?" asked the master.
"Because 1 was afraid you were going to strike
me. have always been struck whenever
made mistake" "You need never fear being
struck by me-" said Mr.: Towne "That is not
nv NV way of treating boys who do as we'll as they
can" The lad soon improved rapidly under
this new treatment, so that Mr., Towne advised
his father to give him liberal education. The
father could hardly believe the report, at tirst,
but was convinced and complied with the good
!. Marcy became an eminent lawyer, one OF
the Supreme Judges of New York, Governor,
United States Senator and Secretary of War
and of State.
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The Largest Recorded Yield of Corn.

Scion Robinson, some years ago, stated be-
fore the American Institute Farmers Club,
that the largest known yield of corn was few
quarts in excess of two hundred bushels per
acre, and that this crop was grown in South
Carolina. In the report of the United States
Department of Agriculture for 1870, there is
an account of some experiments made in corn
culture in South Crrolina, and as the yield is
about that mentioned by Mr.. Robinson, it may
refer to the same crop. At any rate, the de-
tails will be interesting to such farmers as have
not seen them. If the reference is not to the
same crop, then South Carolina must have
twice produced over two hundred bushels or
corn to the acre.
Tn the proceedings of the annual Convention
of the South Carolina Agricultural and Me-
chanicaI Society, for 1869, is report by Dir. J.:
w. Parker of experiments of growing corn, OF
which the following is an extract Selection
was made of a quagmire, grown over with
rushes, willows and sour grass, aboundlng with
snakes and malaria, and traversed by wind
ing, sluggish stream. Thorough drainage was
attained by the construction of q canal and
underdrains, and during the summer the land
was cleared, leveled, and broken up with two
horse plow In November heavy coat of cow
house manure was applied and plowed under,
and the process was repeated in January, and
again in March, with subsoiling. In April, the
weeds having obtained a luxuriant growth,
were lined and turned under; in May, anoth-
er coat of manure was plowed under, and the
ground was narrowed perfectly level and laid
off in rows three feet apart. In the burrows
were applied Peruvian guano, salt and plaster,
at the rate of 200 pounds to each acre. The
seed corn, having been soaked in solution of
nitre and rolled in plaster, was dropped ten
inches apart in the rows, and covered with
rakes, after which the land was rolled. The
corn was up in five days from planting, and as
soon as it was sufficiently large, long, narrow
plow was run around it, followed by the hoe,
the crop being kept clean by shallow, level
culture until it began to shoot and tassel. The
field was then irrigated by conveying from
reservoir gentle flow of water through every
alternate row. The yield on two acres was 147
bushels per acre. The following year the ex-
pertinent was repeated in like manner, except
that the rows were laid off % feet apart. One
acre yielded 2O0s bushels, as attested by view
ing committee Mr.. Parker received premiums
on these crops from the society named. He at
tributes much to irrigation in these instances
of extraordinary products, and concludes from
these and former experiments that success in
corn-growing depends greatly on thorough pre-
paration of the soil during fall and winter by
deep plowing, with undertaking of moist
lands. this preparation to be followed by judi
cious manuring. While the early working OF
the field should be deep, the latter culture
should be shallow, and the roots of the corn
should not be disturbed after it begins to tasse.
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FEMALE BEAUTY.-In Peru the longest ears
are considered the handsomest, and as great
mark Of beauty in the females. Some people
stain their teeth black, and some red, and in
BASQUE the women do not consider themselves
fit to be brides until they have shaved their
heads close to the skin. :,
The Mexican women rejoice in low foreheads
and very thick heads of hair, the blacker the
better, and the coarser it is the higher the ap-
probation, while the Italians venerate red,
Golden and light hair. The Spaniards fancy
Italians, on the contrary, are fond of full de-
volopment of limb and figure. Inc orlentals is
and Westerns are also at complete antipodes as
to the manner in which they interpret beauty
and what relates to it, The Eastern women
use yellow cosmetics, while the French and
English dread that tinge in G their e9mplexi9Sn on
lighted with the olive skin and high cheek
bones of the Mongolian women.-HaWs Jour-
nal of Health.
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Beautifying Farms.

Great progress has been made within the
last twenty-five years among the farmers OF the
country, not only in making their farms more
productive, but in making them more attrac-
tive. This, in large measure, is the result Of
prosperous farming.
Those who had debts to pay, did not feel able
to expend much in ornamenting their places;
but since they have freed themselves from this
burden, they have been more disposed to at
tend to the appearance of things.
There has been, also, an advance in taste.-
There are not 30 many now, as formerly, who
decry all attention to ornament as waste of
of time and money. The race of niggardly
and boorish men is fast dying out. Increased
ling, the formation of agricultural societies. the
infusion of a larger element of educated and
cultivated men into the profession, have had q
powerful influence in securing more attention
to the aesthetics of farming instead of having
everything expended for mere pecuniary re-
turns. And this is great advance. 1t emo
bles the pursuit of the farmer. Man is crea-
ture of taste, and not mere grub and he who
neglects to cultivate and crafty this element
in nature, degrades himself. Any one may
form pretty correct estimate of the intellec-
tual if not the moral state of his neighbors, by
simply looking over their farms. The one who
allows his lands to lie in slovenly state, when
he has the means of improving them, may bea
money-loving, but he will also be slovenly
man, with no elevating instincts
1t is great mistake to suppose that money
spent in reasonably improving the appearance
of place is thrown away. 1t may be doubted
whether there is any more direct method of in
creasing its pecuniary value. Certainly its
market value will depend very much upon its
outward appearance. Tasteful and we'll paint
ed buildings, well arranged yards and gardens,
with neat fences, shade trees properly disposed.
good farm fences and cleanly-kept fields, set off
a farm to great advantage and make an amazing
difference when it comes to be sold. And even
if it be not sold, these things will add amazing
ly to the enjoyment of it by its possessor, if he
be not blind to everything but the dollar.
Every man, too, owes it to the community in
which he is living to contribute to the general
reputation, and to public enjoyment, by making
alf his surroundings as attractive as possible.
There is such q thing as paying too much at
tention to the outside and show; but there is
reason in all things, and measure of time
and attention and expense should be devoted
by every one to making his farm and his home
more and more attractive every year that he
lives
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MARRYING q Whole Family.

James Smith, young man with hair cropped
short, face covered with scratches, and wearing
a blue flannel shirt, was arraigned before JUS
tice Cox, at Jefferson Market, yesterday after-
noon, upon complaint of a woman giving her
name as Elizabeth Brownell, of 2S8 Greene
Street, who charges that he assaulted and beat
her with his fists. George J. Smith, an attor-
ney at law, also marshal of the First District
Civil Court, and ex-captain of the sixth pre-
cinct, appeared and gave bond for his sons ap-
pearance for trial.
The elder Smith stated in court that about
three years ago the woman, who formerly kept
female boarding house" married his nephew,
Alexander Orells, and went on wedding tour
to New Orleans with him, where they put up
at first-class hotel The woman being recog-
nized by some persons IN that city, and her ac-
tions in the hotel, compelled the authorities TO
inform her that they would allow her certain
time to leave. She stood not upon the order
of going, butdeparted Immediately with her hus-
band for this city. They lived together but a
short time as man and wife, in consequence of
the woman's obtaining a divorce from him.
This so incensed the discarded lover that he
visited the house of the woman one night, and,
producing long knife, hourished it over her
head and threatened to annihilate her in case
she refused to live with him again. Being
afraid he would carry his threat into execution
she consented, when he allowed her to roam
about the house at leisure. She secured the
services of an officer and had him arrested. AT
the conclusion of his trial he was sentenced to
the Island for one year and to pay fine of
$500.
While he was serving out his sentence, she
formed the acquaintance of George ]. Smith,
uncle to her first husband, and, after few
weeks courtship, was married to him. She re-
mained with him only about three months,
when she took sudden fancy to his son lthe
prisoner) and proposed marriage to him. The
couple, unbeknown to the irate Smith, one day
suddenly started for New Haven, and she was
again married to member of the family. She
soon got tired of the son, and abandoning him,
succeeded through some means in procuring q.
divorce from him. The elder Smith, upon
hearing the facts in the case, became greatly
incensed at the conduct of his son, and refused
to countenance or assist him in any way, as
long as he remained with, or had anything to
do with, his wife. The elder Smith is reported
to be wealthy, and at the time Of his marrige
to the woman was widower. He states he
was anxious to purchase hotel and start his
son in business, but his infatuation for the wo-
man had completely unnamed him for any
business. Upon his giving the required bonds,
the father and son left the court room together,
the former declaring that he had a good mind
to send them both to the State prison.-NeU
York Herald.