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The weekly Arizona miner., 1872-05-11
Displeased.

Several citizens of Mohave county com plain, bitterly, of the Postoffice Department and its agents for the shamelessly inefficient manner in which they are "served" with mails. They are allowed but one mail week from all points outside of their county. and even that, they say, has, so far, been rather drawback than an advantage to them, as, owing to its unreliableness, they have, often times, been disappointed and forced to sin net, however, owing to any shortcomings of the contractor for carrying the mails, but to the fact that letters and papers have been missent by postmasters or others.
 To show and prove that they have just cause for all their complaints, we have letters from Wm. H. Hardy, Jas. P. Bull, and numerous other prominent and reliable citi- zens, stating that there is trouble at some F. O. on the roundabout postal route from Pres colt to Hardyvile, ria Wickenburg, Ehren- berg. Parker and Mohave. One gentleman Mir. Doolttle, of Union Pass, has been sub- scriber to the MINER since September last, since which time, up to a recent date, he had received but four coples of the paper, although, we know, that it has been mailed to him as regularly as it has been issued, and our read CTS know that it has always appeared on time Then, 4. J. Moore, our agent at Camp Beal Springs, who is now in Prescott. assures us that he has, upon several occasions, been greatly disappointed by the non-arrivai of the MINER.
 We, therefore, in common with the citi- zens of Mohave county, call upon the Postal authorities for relief from such vexatious drawbacks and annoyances as are known to exist, and for direct communication with the " outside world," ria the 35th parallel route
The weekly Arizona miner., 1872-05-11
THE INDIAN QUESTION AGAIN

General o. o. Howard is now at Fort WhippIe, almost within gun-shot of Prescott. We are glad that he is so situated. He has been sent to this Territory for the avOwed purpose of learning how good and how tame the Apaches are, and we presume, he has, ere this, learned sufficient about them to con- vince him they are not the Saints V. Colyer painted them. If General Howard has not done so. it has not been the fault Of the Apaches. for ever since his arrival here, they have been playing the old Harry with our ow-citizens-killing some and robblng others And the end is not yet.
 General Howard, we understand, brides himself upon being truthful, honest ChrIs- tian soldier and gentleman. So much the bet ter for us then. He certainly will tell the truth about matters and things here. That will be good for us. Colyer was not gen tleman and could well afford to lie. He did lie, outrageously, and drew blacker picture of the whites of this Territory than of the Indians He did this to aid the metallic in terests of himself and co thieves of the Indi- an Ring Howard is said to be brave. Col yer was certainly a coward, else why did he register Ills name aI tue stage OlllCc HtIe III Prescott as Green? Howard is going to ad- dress our citizens this (Saturday) evening, when all who wish, can hear what he may say, free of cost Colyer refused to address our people, either in public or private, or to discuss the Indian question with any white man who was not open to conviction. It will thus be seen, that Howard is pursuing a different course from that pursued by Colyer, yet, we have been so often disappointed in this matter that we look with suspicion upon all " Peace" Commissioners who move against the murderous Apaches under white ban ner, which, to them, is the symbol of white fear and cowardice.
 But, this new white flag stratagem is or daned of President Grant, as was the Col yer one, and our people are too obedient to law to interfere with it. On the contrary, they will suffer on while it is being played out, after which, should they not be let alone by the Apaches, and the military arm be still prevented from making war upon their enemies, the question of defending them selves in, or abandoning, the Territory will come up for settlement.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1872-05-11
0utTareous(?)

Where are the defenders of the "humanc policy" Where is Vire la Colyer? Come out here, you formidable" defender of the rights of every unciyilized vagabond, from an Apache to a gorilla. Some of Uncle Sam's soldiers have been shooting at and killing black bear. Aye, even now, when an order to prevent, as far as possible, hostilities be- tween troops and their enemies, is in full force here! And, more is the pity for said soldiers, the bear they shot at and killed be- longed to the "peaceable Pinal Apaches of Camp Grant and vicinity. So that, so soon as Colyer, alias Green, comes to hear of this new Arizona outrage, it will be in order for Camp Grant bummers to make some more lying affidayits.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1872-05-11
MINES AND MINING.
Yavapai County.


 N. c. Sheckles and George Monroe are among the latest arrivals from the Bradshaw region, and they report we'll of the Tiger and Benton. The last-named ledge is blooming into minehood at very rapid rate, and threat ems to rival the Tiger The shaft is down about 20 feet, at which depth there is an i'm mense body of ore, much of which, it is said, yields 90 per cent. silver. The rock also car ries considerable gold.
 The news from the Tiger is encouraging, as usual. The ledge, in the new shafts, looks first-rate.
 Jesse Jackson has just returned from the Del Pasco, of which he gives good account. The last cleanup, at the Company's 4-stalnp mill, paid very we'll.
 On the Upper Hassayampa, both quartz and placer miners are working to some pur- pose, as all are making money.
 The same is true regarding Upper Lynx Creek
 Genung & Co. have been at work upon the Crescent lode, in Walnut Grove District, and are now preparing to smelt the ore.
 Out in the Benjamin country, miners are still pleased with their prospects. The Ben jamin, Bismarck, Canadian and other l0des are being opened, and are developing in a manner that has, we think, made their own CTS feel little aristocratic.
 G. T. $. Curtis is proving that the Canadian is second to no ledge in the district, and we wish the brave old miner all sorts of good luck.
 John Cuscnbary has gone to work on his silver mine, near Castle Creek, pieces of ore from which have assayed as high as $25, 900 to the ton. Mir. C. will ship the ore to San Francisco. This we learn from George Mon roe, who also informs us that there is on the mine shaft 45 feet in depth.
 Within the past few months, quite de- mand has sprung up for feet in prominent mines, and several sales have taken place.
 C. Davis has refused an enticing offer for his interest in the Davis mine.
 The recent fall of rain will replenish the water in the creeks, and enable placer min CTS to continue tie paying business in which they are now engaged
 The Vulture mill, at Wickenburg, is still running.
 The news from Wallapai District, Mohave county, is that furnaces were in full blast; :; more were being built and that E. NJ. Smith had concluded to bring in mill
 We have nothing from Yuma, Pima and hlaricOpa counties.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1872-05-11
LETTER FROM ARIZONA CITY
ARIZONA CIrY, A. T.. April g, 1872.

ARIZONA CITY, A. T.. April 29, 1872 Editor of the Arizona Miner:
 Judge De Forrest Porter has arrived and taken his office I like him, but as l am somewhat scary on these outside appointees, don't deliver an opinion on him only in this, that he is good lawyer, and if he can keep away from influences will be good Judge. He leaves here tomorrow, with Messrs. Gray, Burns, McCarty and Reavis, to open court at Mohave City for the first time, and from his way of doing things, I think that his papers will be in order. He designs to pay Prescott visit, when you can judge from personal view of him and what he promises.
 The Cocopah will leave here tomorrow for Mohave City, with large amount of freight and quite number of passengers.
 Gertrude sued out writ of hdbeds corpus, last week, before Judge Porter, Burns k Reavis for the appellant, and c. Gray for the Territory), the principal point of which was that he was illegally held by reason that there are no Territorial District Courts. The motion was denied.
 Our town has been inordinately dull, and there is scarcely an item worth noting, save the arrival and departure of the steamers.
 Cozad, incarcerated on charge of mur- der, broke jail night before last and has gone to parts unknown. The jail is sufficiently in secure to allow all of the prisoners to get away if they chose so to do.
 The Public School at this place Is in full feather, and the one at Ehrenberg will start next week, as & female teacher, Miss Post, went up there on the last boat.
 correspondent of the Arizona City Sen tineI has discovered that "the act creating the Territorial Government of Arizona pro- vides that the Judiciary shall be vested in Supreme Court and such other inferior Courts as shall be established by the Legislative Council" The writer in the Sentinel is in er TOT in thinking that the right of our people to have Judiciary system with Judges of their own choosing, has escaped attention. It was considered that it would create too much expense, and so abandoned.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1872-05-11
THE LATEST NEWS.
The Railroads.

The Thirty-fifth Parallel Railroad delega- tion arrived at San Francisco on the 29th ult., and were cordially received Leading person. ages of the delegation assured San Francis cans that the Company they represented had the right to the best route between the Col orado and San Francisco; that they came not to offer terms, but to receive them and that St. Louis was determined to have reliable railroad connections with the Pacific Coast.
 The following dispatches bearing upon this subject, which we copy from the Los Angeles Express, will give home readers of the MINER considerable pleasing information:
 San Francisco, April 90.
 At the serenade given to the St. Louis vis- itors, Secretary Deano responded and briefly addressed the citizens, urging the great i'm portance of internal improvements and aiding the construction of another railroad line to the East.
 San Francisco, May ?.
 The Committee of one hundred and the St. Louis delegation have agreed on basis of action, which will be announced this evening.
 It is understood that company will be or ganzed here to build a line south-eastward to Arizona, on some point east of the Colorado river, with the understanding that both com panies will be merged into one when they meet.
 It is rumored that Governor Stanford has offered to sell the Southern Pacific line so far as constructed, with all it's franchises to the Thirty-Fifth Parallel or the Atlantic & Pa cific Railroad Company. The rumor may be considered doubtful
 Texas Pacific.
 Under date of Washington, April 30 1872, General Thomas S. Sedgwick and A. E. Hor ton telegraph to San Diego that the supple mental bill has passed the House; and that work upon the San Diego end of the line would commence at once.
 We have had such news before, but believe the foregoing has good foundation.
 Cincinnati Convention.
 This body met and organized on the first inst. The following dispatch embodies the latest news of the workings of the Conven- tion, and will give our readers foretaste of the bill of fare that is being cooked for the Conservatives of the country
 e"At the close of the session for canvassing for President it was rumored that Greeley's chances were much improved. Some of Da- vis' earnest supporters seem to be transferred to Greeley. The New York delegation is solid for Davis. It is the opinion of Ben Perley Poor that Davis is still the strongest candidate. Ohio ana the New England States go solid for Adams. With Indiana's vote this would nominate, but Indiana is divided. A letter was received from Chief Justice Chase, saying he does not want the nomina- tion but he might not decline Senator Fen ton has gone home. Adams, Davis and Gree ley remain prominently before the Conven- tion, with nearly equal strength. Trumbull, Palmer, Brown, Chase, Fenton and all other candidates are virtually out of the way"
 Monday, May 1st, s. Garfielde was norn- mated for Delegate to Congress from Wash ington Territory.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1872-05-11
Post Traders.

Proprietors of trading establishments, at military posts, will hereafter, we believe, have to reside upon the reserve on which the post for which they shall have been appointed is located. There is, too, talk of doing away with citizen traders at posts, and of making the subsistence department grand trading establishment, but we think, it is now too late in the history of the country to waste much time in making this change. Competition among citizen traders, at all military posts, would be better for the soldier and "easier '' on the Subsistence Department.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1872-05-11
From Camp Beale Springs.

A. J. Moore, trader at the military post of Camp Bea!e Springs, situate on the Prescott and Hardyville road, and near to Wallapai Mining district, arrived here early this week, and has informed us that the prospects of Wallapai District looked exceedingly bright The mines were turning out we'll; and mills, furnaces, &c., for working their ores were being run and erected.
 At the post, all was peace, and satisfaction great many Wallapais were being fed and managed by Captain Thomas Byrne, l2th h. fantry, an officer who, according to Mir. Moore, understands we'll the business of tam ing savages.
 Adobe buildings have been built by the labor of the men of Company F, l2th In- fantry.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1872-05-11
To Miners.

We have just received an interesting pamphlet from that skillful, energetic, and successful mill-man, Almarin B. Paul, treat ing of dry amalgamation of precious metals, and variety of other interesting topics. The book will repay any quartz miner we'll for its perusal, and any one can get it free of ex- pense by writing and asking for it, sending his address to Almarin B. Paul, BIS Califor- mia street, Room No. 1, San Francisco, Cal.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1872-05-11
In the Right County.

A friend of ours, and prominent citizen of the Territory, having recently moved into Pima County says, jocosely, of course, that at last, he is properly located for going to Con gress, yet he does not desire to go, yet awhile
 Pima is about the only county in the Ter ritory that has "raised successful aspirants for Congress, she having in one season raised us two and went one better
The weekly Arizona miner., 1872-05-11
Colorado River.

The explorer, Powell, wants more public money to enable him to make new explora- tion of the Colorado River, and the Secretary of War is in favor of granting him the money. We have no objection, although it would please us better to see whatever spare cash government may now have, employed in giv- ing peace and protection to its citizens who, at the risk of their lives and property, are en- gagged in exploring the country bordering the Colorado, in manner that promises better and speedier results than any which Professor Powell can hold up to public view
The weekly Arizona miner., 1872-05-11
Election Tickets.

The new election law of California pro- vides that, hereafter, all election tickets shall be of uniform size and style, without any distinguishing characteristics; that no tick cts shall be distributed within one hundred feet of any polling place, and that within that distance no voter shall show by his tick ct how he votes. The Butte Record thinks the law will prevent the repetition of some disgraceful proceedings enacted at the last California election.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1872-05-11
Mail Service Again.

We have said that the citizens of Mohaye County had weekly mail facilities with points outside of the county. This, however, is stretching the trutk.n as q small portion only, Of said people, are served by weekly 1oyeEnment mail, for, said mail does not touch ~ the most important points and settlements sh sne county, such for instance. as the towns sn Waiapsi mining district, where, it is said ~ reiianie gentlemen, there are now about trading, ske.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1872-05-11
Singular Discovery.

Antimonial silver is a common thing, but on the line of the Central Pacific Railroad, rich mine of gold-bearing antmony is re- ported as lately discovered, which proves that "gold is where you find it."
The weekly Arizona miner., 1872-05-11
SUMMONS.

TEaHIT1R1 eDuTf9 OF or m.n,aSTa' AEazoSA', The people of the Territory of Arizona to Augustus L Coleman. greeting.
 You are hereby summoned to appear in the Dfrd Court of the Third Judicial District in and r The Cua of Maricopa, Territory aforesaid within twenty days e. elusive of the day of servoe) if served in this eoa1 out of this county but in this District thirty day' n other cases forty days answer Co the complaint sa V. Coleman. wherein she prays for a decree o diTfs rom the bonds of mairimopy, from this Hoporabe Cor When 1T you fail to appear and herein r.qH plaintiff will tnke judgment for the relief demandsf To the Sheriff of said county. make legal service sS due return hereof
 In witness whereof have hereunto set my hand sa 25th day of March, A. D. 1872
 c. c. McDERN0TT. ap6 Clerk of Coat
The weekly Arizona miner., 1872-05-11
His Programme.

We have beer informed that Gen. Howard proposes to start for Camp Verde Monday next; then return to Whipple, and start for Camp Grant to meet and confer with Apaches. From Grant he will go to Camp Apache, New Mexico, and then to the States. Gov ernor Stafford will, it is said, meet him at Camp Grant, and it may be that General Crook will accompany him as far as that point.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1872-05-11
Poor Bacon and Clothing.

Our Camp Grant correspondent-the enter taining" Marius "-has bump of indignation in his head for those foreign" Government contractors who supply the Army of Arizona with poor bacon and poorer clothing. See his letter:
 :" It does us proud" to be able to state that the "staff of life" furnished the Army by Hellings X O., "native" contractors, is pro nounced excellent by officers and enlisted men.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1872-05-11
Mail Robbery.

The Colorado Chieftain says New Mexico firm lately received letter from Tucson, Arizona, purporting to enclose a draft for $2,0OO, and forty dollars in money. The let ter bore evidence of having been tempered with, and though the draft WIS safe, the greenbaeks were missing. Where is Postal Aren't Dawley
The weekly Arizona miner., 1872-05-11
Southern Pacific Railroad.

The Los Angeles NeUs, mentions that the surveying party on the above named road is at Tehachape sinks, in charge of Maj. L. II. Short, working towards Fort Mohave The party consists of forty men, and has four large freight wagons
The weekly Arizona miner., 1872-05-11

A dispatch from Matamoras says: The Sev- enth Mexican Cavalry, stationed at Cortina's headquarters, revolted recently and att tempted to kill Cortina, who was rescued by the Fourth Regiment. Seventy of the caval- ry escaped to the revolutionists.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1872-05-11
Will Run.

A letter from Tucson, of date May 2d. ip- forms us that dispatch had been received from R. c. Mccormick, to the effect that be (Mr. McC.) had made up his mind to return to the Territory and run for the position which he now fills.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1872-05-11
Recovering.

Our Camp Mcdowell correspondent stated, in his letter of last week, that Capt. Sharpe, of Phoenix, who had accidentally shot him self in the left arm, was recovering, under the care of Dr. Semig, of Mcdowell.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1872-05-11

J. L. Ward, of Los Angeles, California, has now partner in the forwarding and Con- mission business,-M Crozier. Both gentle men are we'll known throughout Southern California See their advertisement under the head of Business Cards, on the first page.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1872-05-11
Will Not Run.

Judge Wm. J. Berry came to the conclu- sion, several days ago, that he will not run for Congress, this year. The Judge is. never theless, duly grateful to the numerous friends who have asked him 10 run.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1872-05-11
EXECUTIVE MANSION,


 WASHINGTON, D. C., March 6, 1872. General J. M. SchcfeLd, Commanding Military Dirision cf Me Pacifc::
 GENERAL:-The anxiety felt by the pub lie generally, and myself in particular, that Indian hostilities should be avoided in the future, and policy to civilize and elevate the Indian prove successful, has induced the send ing out of Commissioner to study the pres ent condition of Indian affairs in Arizona, and, if possible, to suggest a means for ac- complaining the end aimed at. General Howard has been selected as the Commits sioner to visit that country. It is not pro- posed to interfere with any military move ments ordered by proper authority. On the contrary it is hoped that sympathy of views may be entertained between the Commis- sioner and the officers under your command Indians who will not put themselves under the restraints required will have to be forced, even to the extent of making war upon them, to submit to measures that will insure se- curity to the white settlers of the Territory It is not proposed 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 ob't serv't,
 U. S. GRANT.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1872-05-11
Flourishing.

The Ely Record, of Piochc, Nevada, shows signs of good times. 1t has become tri- weekly and is enlarged in size.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1872-05-11
CAMP HUALpAI, A. T., May :, 1872.

EdH0F oJ Me HFtz0nd 1itaeF:
 Glorious news again. Since writing my last, 1st Sergt. Stauffer and party have re- turned, and now will give yor the result of this last scout: The Indians, after making their swoop, took very roundabout road back of the Juniper mountains, then across Hell Canon to the Black Hills, where they seemed to be in great force At all events. when Sergt. Stauffer and party ran them down with their stolen property, they found they had discovered quite nest of Colyer's friends, who showed their friendship for the whites in their usual demonstrative way, namely, by yelling like devils of hell and by firing at our boys,-who, of course, were not slow in returning the compliment. Five h. dians were killed and some ten or twelve wounded; four horses were captured, large quantity of arms, mescal, &c., destroyed, and the rancheria of the internal scoundrels ut terly broken up. How is this for Sergeant Stauffer, six privates and three citizens, namely, Messrs. Clay, Avery and Clarke.
 Old "k" of the 9th nobly bears up the reputation of the regiment, and should they once be allowed to go ahead they and their commanding officer will be found to be every oit as energetic as any one could wish. The req nends will soon learn lesson in this sec tion of the country if the restrictions on our ooys are taken away. Colyer may say what ne wlli should he see this, but his time to say much IS past and gone and soon hope 70 near the welcome news that earnest war IS to be waged against his chosen pets and proteges the Apache Mohaves.
 SEMPER VERIrAs.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1872-05-11
Failed to Respond.

General Howard tried his best to white flag Indians all around Camp McDowell, but they didn't condescend to notice said flags.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1872-05-11

There are one hundred and forty two Ger man newspapers published in the United States.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1872-05-11
Good IntentiOn---Bad Execution

Every man has policy; talk is cheap, and our citizens wonder why it is that the letter and spirit of the following letter of Presi- dent Grant, are not-have not been-lived up to? Who knows? Do mt all speak at OnCp