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Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-09-20

The Lexington Gazette says the corn crop in
that county is an average one.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-09-20

NAsoHIc.-- Regular convocation of Union
Royal Arch Chapter, No. 2 tonight.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-09-20

At the Convention held at Grafton, West Va,
B. F. Martin was nominated for Congress by a ma
jority of 3 votes over G. j. Faulkner.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-09-20

We have known G. W. Thompson for two
years or more, and can safely say that he
very reliable man in all his dealings, and man
that wishes to do what is right.
Fl. A. GLENN,
sepl3-3t JOHN B. BLACKLEY.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-09-20
THURSDAY, Sept. 18th

THURSDAY, Sept. 18th.
Campbell's Ext rs us. Campbell's Elk or and al
Argument concluded by Col Baldwin for. ap
pellants.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-09-20

Capt. j. B.ATaylor, Of Clarke, died on the
10th, in the soth year of his age.
Joseph Steele, an old and honored citizen of
Rockbridge, died on the 9Th, aged II years.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-09-20

We have known G. ". Thompson for some
time and have found him to be perfectly honest.
0. NJ. GOODE, R. T. LEFTWICH,
Pm POWELL, G. K. HARPER,
JAMES IT RYERS
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1872-09-20
Jacob knapp, an old citizen of Shenandoah,

Thirty bushels of wheat to the acre have been
raised bv several farmers in Botetourt county
The weekly Arizona miner., 1872-09-14
MINES AND MINING.
Yavapai County.

Lynx Creek is producing q great deal of gold dust, over 100 ounces of which may be seen at the store of MT. Goldstcin, Prescott
 Mir. Crawford worked ten days, with d rocker, and, the other day, upon weighing what gold he had saved, was highly pleased with the result-S90-which gave him go for every day he had worked.
 Messrs. Pointer, Shelton and others have been and are now doing we'll
 The creek-bed-for some ten or twelve miles Tn distance-is now being worked, Tn places, by American and Mexican miners.
 Messrs. Case, Moreland. Hammond and other gentlemen, have returned from survey ing some locations upon the Tiger lode. The discovery location contained no surplus feet, so we are out and injured. Patents to those locations surveyed will soon be applied for.
 Mir. Moreland informs us that the Brad shaw region was looking well. Water was running everywhere, and grass was splendid.
 Jesse Jackson and other gentlemen, from the Del Pasco section of the Bradshaw re- zion were in town this week. Jesse was eX- ceedingly well pleased with his chances, His mill and arastras were running when he left, and are yet, we presume. Jesse and Captain Shoup have proven their faith in their mines by their works, and we do hope their re- ward will be great,
 Great hopes are entertained of the W ar Eagle lode, upon which some miners have just obligated themselves to sink shaft, for feet in the mine.
 A recent letter from Weaver informs us that 90 men were at work in the placers that Marcus & Co. were running their aras- tras, and that all were making money.
 Pima County
 Attention is now being directed to the old Planches la Plata, 75 miles south from Tue son, out of which, many years ago, piece of pure silver, weighing over 700 pounds, was taken. Some Mexicans have recently found several small pieces of pure silver, and by so doing. have drawn attention and population to the rich spot.
 Yuma County.
 Mir. Borger has got his new pans in place and we are in daily expectation of hearing that his mill has been-is-running and pay ing. Mill and mine are near the main road to California, not far from Ehrenberg, on the Colorado river Mir. Borger has worked hard in this Territory and we hope success has al- ready taken him by the arm.
 Our Arizona City letter gives all mining items worthy of note in the lower portion of the county.
 Mohave County.
 Recent letters from Wallapai district in form us that many mines were developing finely; the little mill-after very success ful run-was undergoing repairs and would not start for about two weeks the furnaces were standing idle, for what reason was not quite clear-some thinking that Strategy" fad something to do with keeping them cold; others supposed their owners had not hit upon the proper mode of treating the ores successfully.
 The Empire, Keystone, Blacksnake and some few other ledges, are eulogized by our correspondents.
 E. NJ. Smith is said to be the best man for the district that has ever entered it.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1872-09-14
Those Diamonds.

It looks as if the great diamond blaze re- gently started at San Francisco by profess ional stock gamblers was losing some of its fire and lustre; not that sufficient number of people cannot be found to believe that dia- monds and other precious stones exist in Ari- zona and New mexico; but on account of the zeal with which the stock gamblers and their clGquers cry out, Justify for buyers for the stock, solely with the view, they say, of rais- ing capital to be applied to working diamond mines, which, according to their own reports are so rich that an industrious worker might, in very short time, fill a fifty pound flour sack with great and small kop-inoors.
 We'll, the plethoric part of the story IS where the "catch comes in." Diamonds may exist here, but we fancy that they have not and never will be found in such amazing quantities as Harpending, Roberts x Co. say they have been, and can yet be found.
 Almost every city in the Union has its re- turned diamond seekers and none of those sensational fellows have returned with less than quart of valuable stones
 Oath bound companies of men are coming here; or, rather, the papers say such tied-up fellows are en route. We'll, they may be com ing, but, as yet, we have not seen many of the lustrouS cusses.
 Meantime. news comes from London, Eng land. which adds to our suspicion that the diamond business was started with no honor. able intent. This news is to the effect that about four or five months ago, Americans visited that city and purchaseda great many rough diamonds, the same, perhaps, as have been exhibited at San Francisco.
 We have sad that General Mcclellan has denied any real knowledge of the place oi the diamonds, and we have not yet learned that Milton s. Latham, Thomas II. Selby, or any other supposed honest officer of the orig inal Diamond Company has come out and advised the pnblc to go into the speculation.
 With all this knowledge, we must advise poor people not to lose their balance or their money in this diamond excitement, for, earn estly as we desire to see people come hear, we do not wish to see anybody deceived.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1872-09-14
FROM PIMA COUNTY.
DIAMONDS, ETC.

The last number of the Tucson Citizen re- ceived at this office, dated August 3l, is an excellent one. Its editor, Mir. John Wasson: was in California, which fact, as we'll as the tone of its articles, leads us to believe that Governor Stafford "wrote it up."
 We condense as follows:
 The Diamond Question Is treated at length. The Governor tells what is strictly true when he states that he has spent considerable time and money hunt ing diamonds, in this Territory, and makes the confession that neither himself nor any of those who have been in his employ have ever found diamond. Yet he thinks dia- monds have been found here, and says he IS cognizant of the existence of bushels of gar nets, quartz crystals, etc. He, of course, brands the statement of Harpending & Co.,, that they have U. $. patent to their "diamond felds,n as false warns people to be ware of Miner, the knave or fool-we scarcely know which suits his case best,-saying that said Miner has already cost this Territory Sl000O0 and two lives.
 A Railroad Surveying Party Was approaching Tucson, on its way to the flHa ' llldgtS, WUeTe illeulDtTS eNpeCleu to be met by those of another party from California.
 {" What the Governor Knows About Farm
 ing"
 In Southern Arizona is complimentary to the soil, if not to its occupants. He points out how merchants of that section may benefit themselves and the farmers by supplying poor farmers with improved agricultural tools and machinery.
 Minor Itenli
 Lieutenant E. D. Thomas had arrived at Camp Lowell with about sixty recruits for D and companies, Fifth Cavalry.
 Several fine showers had fallen. Grain, grass, etc, were looking well.
 Arrangements were being made to secure some of the Sisters of St. Joseph to teach a girls public school.
 Paymaster Morrow was looked for on the 9th.
 Dr. F. H. Goodwin had started for Arizona City to take and fill an appointment in the Custom House at that place.
 The Feast of San Augustine, the patron Saint of Tucson, commenced on the 18th ut. Numerous Mejicanos were in attendance from Sonora.
 The dancing, gaming and other amusing devices promised to be well patronzed.
 Accounts of Indian murders and depreda- tions will be found elsewhere.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1872-09-14
RAILROAD MATTERS.

President Scott has acted fairly, squarely and moderately with the people of San Die po in the matter of terminal concessions, and they have promised to secure to him all that he has asked. His proposition will be found on the first page of this paper.
 It is now thought that work upon the roaa will soon be commenced at San Diego, Cali fornia. and at Arizona City, in this Territory
 San Frauciscans and their Press are all split mn on the Railroad question. The committed of citizens fpoll parrots, they should be called had finished its labors and adjourned.
 Most of the committee developed into Central Pacific tad-poles, and wiggied into Stanford's oil vat.
 There was talk of organizing Committee of Safety. Subscriptions to aid Tn building the Thirty-Fifth Parallel railroad. continued to be made, and that prodject was tar from being dead
 should it die out, San Francisco had bet ter % into sack-cloth and ashes, as she may tber; bid goodbye to her Southern customers who will bc forced to deal with San Diego o' New Mexico.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1872-09-14
YUMA COUNTY.
Arizona City and Vicinity.


 In addition to the many items of news con tained in the letter of our Arizona City cor respondent, which will be found on the out side of to-day's MINER, we condense as fol- lows from the Sentinel of August 3lst
 It had rained, copiously, on several days, and the mercury fell to S6o in the shade. Several citizens were prospecting for dia- mopds, on the hills around town. Judge | Porter had found two small ones, where or in what position is not stated. Other per sons had found amethysts, agates, etc.
 Henry Fitzgerald had placed lock boxes in the post office.
 Henry Hall had passed through, on the stage, bound for Tucson, with letters from Mir. Harpending for Gov. Stafford. Said let ters, the paper says, were in relation to the diamond find.
 The steamship Nerbe,m sailed from the mouth of the Colorado, for San Francisco, on the 23d, at ? D. m., taking 200 troops and 100 tons of ore from Castle Dome, Williams Fork and Walapai Mining Districts.
 The Cocopah, Capt. Mellon, with Barge No. 2 in tow, arrived from Port Isabel on the 26th, at H. a. m., and left for Mohave, with Barge No. 3, on the 27th at daylight
  in tow, arrived from Port Isabel on the 18th, and left on her return trip at day light on the 29th.
 The case of J. W. Darlington had been dismissed by Judge Porter. Darlington, it will be recollected, was accused of extortion.
 The Sentinel apologies for having published the slanderous letter, concerning its city and people, to the refutation of which the MINER recently devoted some space. The editor says he was absent at the time the letter was published, and that, had he been at his post it would not have appeared in his paper. The MINERS way of dealing with such lies is to publish them in full, provided the language used is not vile, and then to do our best to disprove such assertions as are not true, and as are intended to malign and in- iure place and its people. Ehrenberg and Vicinity.
 A private letter from Ehrenberg, of date September :, says
 Four companies of the 23d Infantry left here yesterday, for their respective posts. These four companies were brought from San Francisco to Arizona City, by steamship Newberm and river steamer, in l6 days, a feat of which the Colorado Steam Navigation Company are justly proud ED. MINER.
 The brig Josephine was to have sailed from San Francisco, for the mouth of the Cobra do, about the 1st inst, with supplies for the Indian Department. Another sailing vessel, with more Indian supplies, would follow the Josephine.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1872-09-14
National,
The Tucson Citizen of August 3l, has the
following:


 Antonio Bravo reached town yesterday morning and three mentioned kledn another column the hill st the head of Davis Canyon: He says they were attacked and two of his companions killed a the first fire other fled and he instantly seized and made prison They then took him about mile up the mountain, formed circle and placed him in the center and held council him. He said he composed and expected to die During the council of the Indians felt of his heart and said: You do not seem to be afraid he told him no, he not. They had long conference him and kept him prisoner for eight hours They finally ordered him take of all of his clothes, which he did, and then said to hm "Comparde you may go' He said he walked eisurcly away and Indian follow cd him for some distance rushing up frequently with n lance drawn though he going to throw it through him. but he did hasten his steps in consequence to avoid it. and kept with until he out of sight of them when he he burned the ground until he thought he was out of danger He passed sta ton eighteen miles Cast of Tucson before daylight but fearing in his naked condition they would think him Indian and shoot him. he did dare go it. He says Indians told him they had killed Lieutenant Stewart and Corporal Black and he with them their guns and clothing.
 This is the second instance have known of AVaches allowing a captive to escape In the other in- they supposed their prisoner be insane and doubt for this Brvos life saved He is large grey haired venerable looking man. and not showing the least fear they undoubtedly considered him insane and they have superstition against killing luDs'ies they let him go One of the savages had the appearance of ing Mexican captive and spoke good spanish He told Bravo that they had large force ing towards the Dragoon mountains
 BY special order of Lieutenant Richard H. Poillon, in command at Lowell all the available men of companies D and E, Twenty-thrd Infantry, detailed under command of Lieutenant Poillon to assist in burryng the late Lieutenant R. T. Stewart with military honors The mournfnl duty performed in creditabe manner, each sorswfu counenance gave unmistakabe evidence of the love all both enlisted and officers, bore their late comre in and the large number of citizens who followed him to the grave did so with sad hearts in him they had found friend who sympathized with them a their aicons and did all he could to light their burhens He true soldier generous fiend and an honest man. At the time o his death he his way Tucson in the performance of duty, having been designated by General Crook to act Judge Advo cate on Court Martial about He has often told us while sitting around camp fires of his happy home and devoted father and mother far away, and fondly did he doie seeing them but the savage Apache has torn hin, from em Never on earth win they See aeconate again and may God strengthen them to bear this irreparable loss.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1872-09-14
FROM MOHAvE COUNTY.
Murder of a White Man by Indians.

Frank Drake and two soldiers. conveying military express from Captain Thompson, commanding Fort Mohave, on the Colorado river, arrived at Fort Whipple early this week, having made the trip between the two places-distant about lS0 miles-in 2 days
 Calling upon us, Tuesday last, Mir Drake informed us that some Indians of the Mohaye tribe had
 Murdered W. v. Goodrich
 At a point on the river bottom, about miles below Fort Mohave, on the 4th inst. And not alone this: said Indians, to the number of 200 were in arms, under murderous chief named Choravai, threatening to murder several other whites, principally Messrs. Sailsberry, Mayburn, Baker and Harper, who had been notified of said intention by friend ly Indians, in time to save themselves by flight
 The murdered man came to the Territory sometime in 1863, as soldier in Captain Atchlson's company, California Volunteers. Upon being discharged, he settled near Fort Mohave, and, up to the time of his death, conducted himself in very proper manner. He was always friendly and kind to the In- dians. When found, his remains were so Shoclingly Mutilated
 That it was with difficulty any of his features were recognized.
 1 Ever since the chastisement of the MOhave tribe, by |. $. troops, several years ago, they have been looked upon as very good Indians, and have been trusted and petted by the whites, who have permitted them to remain in undisturbed possession of the finest agri- cultural valley on the Colorado, until this summer, when, after the immense overflow, white men started in to cut and cure some of the grass, acres of which were going to waste. To this Choravai and his Indians objected, and this proceeding, coupled with the inher- ent thirst of the red man for the blood of the white, led to the murder of Goodrich.
 There being but few troops at the post, and but few citizens on the river, it was natural that the whites should feel uneasy, but as Sicehoot--a leading chief-appearcd to be faithful and as Captain Thompson and his smal force stood ready to do their duty, warrant was issued for the arrest of the murderous chief, who refused to obey it.
 And this was the way matters were on the Colorado, at latest dates.
 And this is the thanks white men get from the Mohayes, after having protected said Mohaves from their enemies-the Pah-U Utes Truly, Indians are ungrateful. We, of course, do not know what steps General Crook has taken in the matter, fur ther than that Lieutenant Ross-one of his aids-has gone down.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1872-09-14
THE VERY LATEST.

The Los Angeles Daily Express of the 9th instant pub fishes dispatches which tha, the Louisville Conven ton had nominated Charles OConnor of New York for President and John Quincy Adams. of Massachusetts for Vice President An Omaha depaich of the 5h, that OConnor had accepted the nomination.
 Republicans claim to have carried Vermont by larger majority than ever before-upwards of % 0OO.
 Gen. Wilcox, Gen. Gllem, Gen, Breck, Gen. Elliott and Col Patt, all of the L. S. Army left San Francisco Sep tember f. bound for Fort Whpple. Prescott. Gen Tompkins is coming with Mir. Mccormick. RumOr says Gen T. is to be tried by Court Martial and the coming of many officers of high rank iustfes in giving some credit the
The weekly Arizona miner., 1872-09-14
Around Again.

We are pleased to be able to state that Capt. Charles E. Bean, editor of the Los An geles Daily Necs is again able to walk around. The Ners says he will soon be able to swing his pen.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1872-09-14
Unsuccessful Scout

The scos;ing party that lef Camp vefde recently six Indians of which killed or captured The party was composed as follows: Three Commissioned ohcers Dr. Mathews ITrooP. First Cavalry 2 of Troop Fifsh Cavalry; 2l Marcopa and Pima Indians waIlapsi Indian; Archy MeInsosh and another guide.
 The command from the first of September to the sixth IL rAiDed heavily aluos, all the time The Apsehes were the nokoGt
The weekly Arizona miner., 1872-09-14
Indians vs. Indians.
e Moatanion of a recent date saws

The IioHtanian of a recent date says;
 The Crows and Sioux had pitched battle at the foot of Heart Mountain recently. The Sioux completely routed ioing 100 head of horses and eight warorA The Crows had only one killed So far 30 good.
 What blessing it would be if our Apaches could be tried in the fire of an enemy, and found wanting, like those eight Sioux.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1872-09-14
Wanted---A Penetentiary.

We again call the attention of the proper Territorial officials 10 this great want Of the Territory,--a want rpoa which VIC have here tofsre dilated. Get that revenue inoucy and start the building.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1872-09-14
Attack upon a Stage.

A lively fight took place, recently, near Honey Lake, California, between stage pas sengers and highway robbers. Casualties, one horse shot, three passengers wounded. The highwaymen have been arrested.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1872-09-14
PRESCOTT.
c. P. HEAD X Cn

c. P. HEAD & Co.,, HreScOtt,.....A,.; A We respectfully announce ,a ,h. Arrsna tha, we are now ,ao.,x,. Ssa~, GENERAL MrRcw,wn,s ,ss','as larse ss-ls LADIES FURNISHING eooDs Gentlsmen's Furnishinr co,. Military Furnishing Good, DRY GOODS, GRooERIIS pRovm,or.
 Dried and Canned Fruits and H,ss E ii'ea BOOTS & SHOES, CUTLERY HARDWARE. cpocrr,r
 "ooDEswARr. Tobaccos, Cigars, Wines. Liquors, FANCY GOODS, OILS AND pAu,, Guns, Pistols. Rifle and Blasting Powder. Shot, La,
 Fuse and Cartridges. Iron, and Steel, Mining & Farming Implement.
 ETC, ETC, ETC, WHICH WE WILL SELL. FOR CASH oS,v THE SMALLEST POSSIBLE MARGIN ,po,s
 COST AND CARRIAGE. It IS our intention to establish permanent u.,..s, House, and to keep on hand large and AS va,,.a - ments of goods as the wants of the country dsm..a To the Trade we offer every inducemen, i the ,., 4 good goods and low prices.
 THE HIGHEST CASH PRICE PAID ron co,x
 AND BARLEY
 C.PH HEAD WoE JAKE MARKS
The weekly Arizona miner., 1872-09-14
The Main Question.

--- How many bushels of diamonds are there
 to the acre on the IIarpcnding, Roberts tract ?
The weekly Arizona miner., 1872-09-14

General Mcclellan has been scrcnadcd at San Francisco.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1872-09-14
POLITICAL.
Territorial.

The County Democratic ticket will be found in ad vertsing columns.
 What few gentlemen are Jeff of the old Peoples party have been caucusing and talk of making some nomna tions
 A. II. Peoples declines to permit himself to be elected joint Councilman. We sorry, and SO are hundreds o citizens who would like to vote for him.
 Mir Mccormick is expected here We have letter. from every section of the Territory approving of in going for him and said letters from who like ourseif, have opposed him in the past In MOhave county, three candidates talk of running fol Sheriff, and three for Recorder.
 The Democratic and Peoples parties of Marieopa are going 10 meet ip separate conventions.
 Parties are quiet in Pima and Yuma counties.
 National.
 C;alusha A. Grow-old line Ab.-goes for Greeley. ir order he says to see the sections reunited. Blantou Duncan-the head waiter the Louisville Conv venton-used write exceedingly liberal poii;ca communications for the Louisville Ledger. Coored voters helped the Democrats to carry Memphis
 big majority of the Germans of Ohio and Illinois said to be tor Greeley.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1872-09-14
MURDER WILL OUT."

Blood, though it sleeps time yet never dies; The gods on murd'rers fix revengeful eyes.