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The weekly Arizona miner., 1872-04-06
ARIZONA STAGE LINE;

Regular weekly trips by stage, with mail will be made between PRESCOTT, ARIZONA, San BernardinO, California. Stage leaves Prescott every Saturday morning at eight o'clock; arrives at Wckenburg, Sunday morning; La Pax and Ehrenbug Monday morning; San Bernardino Thursday evening
 Return stage from San Bernardino leaves Saturday morning eight o'clock and arrives at Prescott every Thursday evening.
 DISTANCE, ABOUT 45O MILES. FARE.-From Prescott to San Bernardino, S5000 gold, From Prescott to Wickenburg 5000 gold. From Pres colt to Ehrenberg, Colorado River). si5 o0. Packages transported on reasonable terms.
 JAMES GRANT, Proprietor For further particulars inquire of AGENTS:
 ALLEN & WHITE, PRESCOTT; I. H. LEVY. SAN BERSARDISo. api 22
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TH MAGNOLIA WATER, FLORIDA
 Wssef and the best wrxht's Cologne Fresh sad Geu=;nes sA DR KENDAIL'S Pioneer Drug siors.
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Arizona City Drug Store. GEORGE MARTIN,
 Wholesale and Retail ID R U C. G | = 1T. Main Street, Arizona City, A. T.,

Has in store a full line of Dispensing Medicines, Patent Medicines, Drugs, Perfumery, Paints, Oils, Toilet
 Soaps, Toothbrushes, And all other articles usually kept in Drug Stores. lF Prescriptions put up with great care. Orders from the country solicited with the assurance that prices, &c, will be found satisfactory
 GEORGE MARTIN. Arizona City. A. T. dec2y7ltf
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BUSINESS CARDS.
~ BOFENsCHEN,

Fine gold and silver Watches, and c.
French and American Clocks, fine "a
solid gold Jewelry, Pianos and Melo-ek
dions, Musical Instruments of all descrip-
celebrated pianos of the ST. Louis Manufac-
turing Company. dec2O-d3m:wy
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APPALLING CALAMITY
SIXTY BUILDINGS BURNED!
LOSS OVER 100000!

The headings we have chosen
snm up briefly the results Of the
most terrible disaster that has
ever befallen our devoted little
city. The old year has gone ont,
with MS, accompanied by scenes
and snfferings. asst departed, not
eqnaled by the combined troubles
and losses of fifty Of its predeces-
sors. The wealthiest portion of
the city. representing over Q half
million of dollars, and doing an
annual business of several hundred
Thousand, issnow in ruins and as
hes. From Courthouse square to
s13eHiard street, embracing two
squates, from De Siard street
down along the river front to and
including 8. ". Sanders's saloon
and store, from the river to
McKinna's saloon along the north
side of DeSiard street, not q house
sis standing, except the law Offices
of Garrett and Ray, and astable in.
rearaof Hanna's warehouse. To
this destruction may be added
that of the Union Church, and
McCormick's office, shop, resi-
dence and outbuildings. The
fine stores of Hoffman, Gerson,
Dreyfus, Mayer. Sanders. McFee,
Oliver s. Byrne, King, the old
Nebraska, old Mansion House,
the Central House, Keller's new.
store, Endom's shops and stable,
old store of Byrne and Shields,
Surghnor's,. Garretson's, the AL
hambra, six law.offices and many
/. other buildings are no moro. "A
few bare and unserviceable walls
and chimneys only remain to en-
able even the most familiar in
habitant to determine where were
the houses these monrnfnl. land
marks now represent.
We have, after considerable
pains and labor, prepared the fol-
lowing list of losses, the informa-
ton being derived mainly from
the sufferers themselves. Some
of the estimates may appear rath-
er excessive, but we are satisfied
the aggregate loss is mot fully
n A.
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7 EVILS HOUSE.
M. J. Lewis, Proprietor.

This house is under the efficient MANAGE
ment of Mr.. VIM. Lewis, who has twenty
five years continuous experience III the
business. Well-regulated, neatly kept, and
supplied with excellent beds and table-fare
the Lewis House, located near the wharf
and passed going and coming by the Shreve-
port stages, is confidently recommended to
the travelling public as a model hotel.
October !, 1870. n2:1y
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TotaIs sos, $50 s6O5, $50
The Gre originated in the upper
story Of $. w. Sanders's saloon,
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o'clock Saturday night. &r. L
CrowdeH and a gentleman frem
Morehouse, named Balcolm, we're \
sleeping up stairs at the time u
They heard a roaring noise, and
Mr.. Crowder arose, expecting, he
says, to see a boat coming. Hae
opened the back door of THE
room, to find that the flames \ fad
possession Of a small room MIA
cent, formerly used as Ozark
room by a photograph ARTIST, and
latterly occupied as a sleeping
room by the porter of the saloon.
The porter, however, had not
slept there for two nights previ-
Gus. Mr.. Crowder ran down
stairs, and gave the alarm, which
was rapidly taken mp and carried
all over the city.
The wind unfortunately came
from the south and was blowing
briskly. The flames we're borne
right toward the heart of the city.
In a few minutes Rauxet's store
caught, then Baer's and the old
Nebraska, and then the flames
crossed the street to Austin's, but
still pushed a lurid column up
the street along the river front.
They sped on up the river, not
stopping until Corners brick
building was reached, which with
the wooden houses ON the same
front above were saved only by
almost superhuman exertions.
From Austin.s, on the east side
of Grand street, the fire was COM
municated to Dreyfus's and Ger
sons warehouses in the rear,
thence on the right to Hoffman's
warehouse and the law offices
fronting the square, and while
they were being burned up the
stores of :Gerson and Hoffman,
hitherto considered safe but now
almost belted with fire, caught
from the front castings and the
two burnt with the rest. Before
.Dreyfus' 8 warehouse was fully en-
ve1oped his fire-proof store caught
from the extreme heat and went
off like a match. Back the fire
ifiend forced his way, against fire.
men and every human effort, and
took possession of Hanna's ware
house, destroying that, with over
thirty bales of cotton, U. s. stores
and other consignments.
The main column crossed Grand
street again, Above Grammont,
catching Behen's book store,
Dabbs's saloon and Surghnor's
store almost simultaneously. The
air was full of, glowing Goals of
fire from the size of a marble to
that of half-a-shingle, and they
were borne remorselessly from
the burning buildings, threaten
ing houses several squares dis
tant. Tho surging flames rolled
over and over like tempest-tossed
pillows, eNhausting themselves in
huge ,wreaths of dense black
smoke that followed each other
in full view far towards tho north.
7 From Surghnor's store to Ems
minger's restaurant was but a
single leap for the resistless flood.
Touching tho restaurant, the
flames bounded madly across an
intervening lot, over to Endom's
large carriage shop and
spreadingright and left and to the
front, caught Endom's shop and
the stores of Gross, Keller
and Meyer OH the lower side of
De Siard. On the upper side the
tire-proof store of King and the
Central House were soon in.
flames, and also the Union Church
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where the fire started were I'M
locked, and threats, it is said, had
been made against him. Mr.. San
ders was in New Orleans endeav-
oring to make arrangements to
enlarge his business and take in
a partner. His insurance policy
expired a few days before the
fire, but fortunately for him, E. J.
Hart s. Co. had renewed it with
out his knowledge.
To the losses given above may be
added at least five thousand dol
lars more, incurred by individuals
employed at the various estab-
lishnents destroyed. This would
swell the aggregate to the as
founding figures of 100000!
The remaining stocks in trade in
the city, with the buildings oc-
cupied, would not reach $4,000.
Thus, the destruction amounts to
over six-sevenths of the business
portion of the city, only two
tsevenths of which is covered by
insurance, making a clear loss to
the city of more than one-half
the amount invested in trade and
commerce, buildings included.
L.
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lthq Ugh great individual efforts
e 8 made to that end. Much
It was saved was subsequently
Eolen, or seriously damaged by
ghe rain that followed about sun
rise. Only three or four families
were burned out. Mr.. j. G. San
ders lost not only his house and
stock, but all his household and
kitchen furniture and wearing
apparel. No one was killed or
seriously wounded amid all the
risk and confusion that prevailed.
We observe on all hands Il.
quiet determination not to sue
cumb under this disaster. In
some cases contracts have already
been made for temporary houses.
We extend to the sufferers our
profoundest sympathy, in which
all will join who may hear Of
their losses, and we would en-
courage them not to despond, for
their losses will most strongly
commend them to all whose favor
is worth possessing.
= The foregoing account OF the
fire appeared in Mondays TELE-
GRAHH, extra, to which we add
the following additional items.
\ number of people from Tren-
ton, and below on the opposite
bank, crossed over and rendered
good service at the fire, for which
they deserve special thanks. Mr..
Ned Mcclure ferried over a large
number and afterward worked
manful]y against the flames.
Richard Majors, among the dar-
kies, was conspicuously active.
We noticed that the colored
people Of Monroe we're rather
backward at first. in coming to
the rescue, but they finally came
forward and worked very cheer
fully. We are now informed by
the Intelligercer that the cause
of this alacrity was a formal APP.
peal from Foreman Muir to Coun-
Gilman Sandy Bird, (colored,) for
colored men to work the engine.
Sandy should be ashamed, as a
councilman, to wait for such an
invitation, and SO ought any one
else.
The amount of stuff stolen and
carried away must have been
very large. We hear that whole
wagon loads were hurried off at a
time. Men pulled off old shoes,
old coats and other garments,
and dressed themselves anew
from head to foot. Calicoes, do
mestics, linnens, silks, hams,
pickles, pans, &C., were carried
away by turns. One INDECENT
fellow sat down on Mr.. Frist's
bed while he was on the roof
fighting the flying Goals, and de-
liberately exchanged shoes and
coats with him. One old negress
was seen to drop bolt of prints,
and, catching the end, she kept
drawing it into her basket until
every yard was off the ground.
One fellow went deliberately in
to a store and dressed up in new
clothes, affirming he had as much
claim to them as anybody else.
The city police never appeared to
so little advantage.
It was STANCE and fearful
sight, to see men and women
rushing along the streets, with
their arms filled with goods or
effects, or their backs
burthened with chairs, boxes bun
dies, beds, &C., aud their features
with fear and fatigue,
while around them the glowing
o1oIc fo1ls lilo ,,~~.J~.,
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THOMAS NAUGHrON,


Dealer in Stoves, Tnware, Burial Cases,
&C., Monroe, La, has constantly on hand,
ing stoves, received direct from the factories;
also, every description OF tinware; also
Fiss's- Metallic Burial Cases, varying in size
and style to meet any given order. All or
ders for repairs promptly attended to, and
wholesale orders for tinware filled at New
Orleans prices, with freight added.
June IS 1870. L.
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AHS OAcy poAAOo AoSCI hppciaicu W
so little advantage.
It was a STANCE and fearful
sight, to see men and women
rushing along the streets, with
their arms filled with goods or
household effects, or their backs
burthened with chairs, boxes bun
dies, beds, &C., and their features
distorted with fear and fatigue,
while around them the glowing
Goals fell like hail, under their
feet the earth was baking to a
crust, the flames roaring and sur
ging, timbers falling, mon yell
ling, swearing and even weeping,
affrighted horses tearing head
long by, birds sailing wildly over
head, men standing on high roofs
looking like fire demons against
the lurid sky, and every thing in
wild disorder and decentralization
conspicuous on every side.
We know of but one safe that
failed to preserve it's contents
This was one owned by Mr.. Hoff-
man. The papers found in it
could not DO handled. Several of
those safes having combination
locks were found difficult to open
on account of the obliteration of
the guide limo above the revolv-
ing plate.
The origin Of the fire still re-
mains a mystery. The upper
story doors of Sanders's saloon
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>TOTICE TO SHIPPERS.

NORTH Ia. Il TENAS RAILHoAn Co. \
iSupcrjnfCR,f,'Ri'S office,
Monroe, La, Oct. 10. 1871.
Through tariff now in effect at reduced
rates, from Now Orleans to Monroe, via
Delta. Bills of fading signed oaty by Jno.
.Ianney. railroad and steamboat agent $50
Common street, New Orleans.
Through receipts given for cotton from
Monroe III New Orleans or st. Louis via
Delta. J. W. GREEN
All Eng'r X Supl.
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flames bounded madly across an
intervening lot, over to Endom's
large carriage shop and
spreadingright and left and to the
front, caught Endom's shop and
the stores of Gross, Keller
and Meyer on the lower side of
De Siard. On the upper side the
tire-proof store Of King and the
Central House were soon in
flames, and also the Union Church
which caught from drifting
coal. The Central House COM
municated the flames to Oliver &
Byrne's large brick store, and
thence they crossed the wall to
McFee's drug store. While this
was burning Sanders's new store
took fire from the burning build
ing below, and here the advapc-
ing columns met with only q street
between. At this moment, (half-
past two,) the explosion of key
of powder was heard, and it
seemed to herald the abdication
of the fiery king who had revealed
so wantonly in destruction, for
the further spread of the fire was
now checked at Sanders by Il few
heroic gentlemen, and at McCor-
mick's by the Fire and Hook &
Ladder Companies, both of which
organizations, it should DO added,
fought the enemy untiringiy from
beginning to end.
The preservation of stores and
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NUACHITA HOUSE.
" Cor. DeSiard and Third Sts., Monroe, La
!. Z. Iunsickcr Prouxiatar

Tho above named Hotel, so long and IA
vorably known throughout the country has
been refitted and newly furnished, and is
Proprietor pledges himself to spare no ef-
fort to make all comfortable who may favor
him with their patronage. April p, 90. 1y
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FOR SALE, LEASE OR RENT.

One Of the best residences in the best part
OF the city of Monroe. Inquire of Capt. G.
w. McCranie or DIR. 7. p. Richardson.
Monroe, December 9, 1871. l2:3t
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To keen observer of life-one who
looks not on its surface, but upon its re-
ality--it cannot fail to be apparent that
unframed passion, unsubdued and un-
governed temper is productive of more
disturbance and unhappiness than all
other causes combined. The great
griefs and sorrows of life are few, but
its irritations and annoyances are many,
and are mostly caused by unpremeditat-
cd busts of anger. Many years ago
the wisest of men wrote. "He that rul.
eth his spirit is greater than he that
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PRESERVING grapes with honey is re-
commended by those who have tried it;
it being asserted that many kinds of
fruit are preserved nicer with it than by
the use of sugar. Mrs. Upper says:
Grapes, plums, and all kinds of crab
apples are especially nice. Jam or but
ter made with honey is delicious, what
ever fruit is used. We have preserved
grapes in this way for years, as follows:
Seven pounds of fruit Tin perfect
lunches if possible,) four pounds of
honey, one pint of good cider vinegar,
and spices of any or all kinds, to suit
the taste. Boil the honey and vinegar
together, with the spice tied in cloth;
pack the grapes close in jar, and turn
the boiling syrup over them. If it is
sealed at once, no further care is neces-
sary-it will keep for years. If not
sealed, the syrup should be turned off
the ninth day, reboiled, AID turned
again on the fruit
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How TO RETAIN A Coon FACE.
"A correspondent has some very good
ideas on the Importance ofmental activ-
ity in retaining good face. He says:
"We were speaking of handsome men
the other evening, and / was wondering
why K. had SO lost the beauty for
which five years ago he was so famous.
Oh, it's because he never did ANYTHING,
said B.; he never worked, thought or
suffered. You must have the mind
chiseling away at the features, if you
want handsome middle-aged men,
Since hearing that remark, II have
been on the watch to see if it was gen.
orally true-and it is. A handsome
man who does nothing but eat and
drink, grows habby, and the fine lines
of his features are lost; but the hard
thinker has an admirable sculptor at
work, keeping his fine lines in repair,
and constantly going over his face, to
improve if possible. the original design.
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Mr.. WEBSTER wrote after continued
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and especially to his not paying his
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close your fathers no tie made to me
thirty years ago for money lent to him
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A newly-married gentleman and lady
riding in a chaise were unfortunately
overturned. A person coming to their
assistance observed that it was very
shocking sight. every shocking, in.
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bs7srW We have the best selected stock IN
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A fastidious Alabama boy. shot his
father because the latter did not pur.
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LITERARY NOTICES.
-ErERs' MUSICAL MONTHLY for DC


,ErERs' MUSICAL MONTHLY for Oc-
tber is before us. 1t embraces the
usual amount Of new and interesting
music, with many new Songs and
choruses. "Dead but not Forgotten"
"Oh give me Home in the South"
"The Fortune Teller" and 'Praise of
Woman" are among its beautiful songs.
For sale at the Book store of Levings
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ScRIBNER's MONTHLY for October
is remarkable number for the variety
Of its articles and the profuseness of its
illustrations. 1t opens with a pretty
litsle poem by Mrs Bradley, with q
graceful illustration by Miss Hallock,
and its numerous pages are filled with
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The PHRENoLoGIcAL JOURNAL for
October commands our approval for the
variety and quality of its interesting
contents. We think the following ar
ticles especially worthy a reading -
Lowell Mason, the late eminent must
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traits; Expression, its Anatomy and
Philosophy; Preparing for the Cholera;
Water, Pure and Impure; Children's
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The English Language. 10 these we
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BALLoU's MONTHLY MAGAZINE for
October contains 10 less than thirty
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"1he Working Men Of the East" "Po-
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"Fscts and Faucies," etc., etc. Terms
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HARPER's MAGAZINE for Oc,ober
is out early. 1t still holds its size and
prestige, being now the prince of Mag
aEines in America, if not in the world
THE LITTLE CORPORAL for October.
comes to us sparkling and bright with
gems for the little folks. All new sub
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November LIST, will receive October,
November and December numbers of
this year free. Address John +. Mil
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THE LADY's FRIEND for October
contains a fine fronticepiece, entitled
"The Wishing Well" fashion plates,
its usual variety of music and interest
ing literary matter. One copy one
year, So; four copies, Sc; eight copies
$l2, and one extra. By Deacon &
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phia.
The SCIENCE OF HEALTH for Octo.
Der, contains, as usual, large amount
OF practical matter, written in plain
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clubs. Send for sample copy. Ad.
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GoDY's LADY's Book for October is
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ion plates, music, literature and miscel-
lany. II should be remembered that
this is the oldest Magazine in America,
this being its Seth volume. This is,
strictly speaking, fashion Magazine,
and since it is now fashionable, among
other things, to offer premiums to sub
scribors, the publisher offers what no
other magazine has ever done, namely,
Ia chrome to every subscriber, wheth-
or single or in a club. Terms-s3 q
year, with the usual iuduceme nts to