Arizona citizen., 1872-05-25
MIR. WAssON,s JOTTINGs.
General Observations Along His
 Line of Travel.

I left Tucson, May 2, at 4 P. M.,
 and arrived at Arizona City on the
 5th at about P. M. Remained there,
 getting 8 night of good rest, until
 A. M. next day, when the journey was
 resumed and this city reached at 3 A.
 M. on the Sth; making the time in-
 cluding all stoppages, trife less than
 5a days. In all my somewhat exten-
 sive stage riding, I never made stage
 trip of such length with so much
 ease, and with so many comforts at
 the stations. Without an exception,
 every eating station was abundantly
 supplied with wholesome food, and as 8 rule, it was we'll prepared for the table. It is true, this is the "egg season." but every station had the choicest California bacon, and excellent California potatoes were on every table as far east as Maricopa Wells, and at and west of Indian Wells, they were of this years growth. The in- consistency of charging $1 in currency per meal east of Arizona City and the same in coin west of 1t, is note worthy, yet found but one who in- sisted on having the difference upon being informed that no coin could be found about a passengers clothes. The two-horse vehicles in use on the whole route, ride much more easily than any regular stage I ever tried; in fact, they carry one along with the ease of pleasure buggy. Till pass ing the Colorado River, the nights were very mild, and I found no diff ,ulty in getting refreshing maps. The wind was blowing almost Q gale at Arizona City, and with varied degrees of intensity, it continued to blow until his town was reached. On the last half of the Colorado desert route, the wind kept the air filled with sand and It times sharp bits of granite would strike the face like hail. Upon reach ng the mountains, they were enveloped n fog and clouds, and by the time we got fairly up into them, cool drizzling ain was falling and continued all the way here, with now and then heavy lash of big drops. The weather along he whole route was regarded cool for he season. In the mountains east ward, the fruit has been killed, al- hough the grass, barley and garden products generally look green and thrifty. All in all the trip this far las been pleasant, and I found my elf as fresh at the end as the begin ing.
 At Sanford I made @ few inquiries bout matters in general. I found hat the crops would amount to much nore than in any previous season. Some little damage was done by frost, ,ut not much to grain. Richard & Co.'S Touring mill was running, and he firm is now lending, or rather sell ng, grain to the Pimas, expecting ,ay after harvest. The Pimas often leed help of this kind, and this firm lsually lends them assistance, which indicates that it is of some advantage o the Pimas to have the privilege of rade with it. had no time to go up o Florence, but hope to do so on my eturn.
 Frank M. Larkin is erecting an ex- ensive house for trade between San ord and Sacaton.
 I met General Howard and Rev. Smith at the Pima Agency, and the
 of the meeting and frank nd open manner of their speech con- irmed the first impressions made upon ny mind of their purpose to do right o the extent of their influence and ,ower. The General was much pleased with the Pima schools under he management of that good and patient man-Rev. Mir. Cook and will insist on something more for their upport than the beggarly pittance of ;600 per annum. How keenly and Luickly he recognizes the folly of the ,ast in this particular, and expresses lis purpose to rectify it without need ess delay. The General is worker, nd now that we are assured he will york right, our voice and pens and abors should aid him.
 At Maricopa Wells, 1 found a large ,usiness poino on bv Moore S Carr. |