The weekly Arizona miner., 1873-12-19

During ms illness the expedition stoou SUI, large number being sick The authorities placed every obstruction in the way, abolish ing the sanitarium for British soldiers stricken with fever
 London, Dec. l7--There has been terrible storm all over the northern part of England and far into Scotland, causing great loss of life and property.
 Steamer Celcrity, from Riga, driven ashore Twenty-one passengers drowned.
 It is reported that King Ashantec is dead.
 Washington, Dec. 1.-The Department of State received information that the Virgin jus was released yesterday morning and sailed from Bahia Monday afternoon.
 General o. o. Howard appeared before the House Committee on Military Affairs and courted full investigation and waived any ad- vantage which might accrue Co him by statue of limitation, or otherwise, in order that he might be tried by Court Martial.
 Confirmation of Attorney General Will Hams as Chief Justice, is delayed on account of derogatory reports from Oregon
 New York, Dec. 1G- The New York women's suffrage society held mass meet ing last night for the purpose of protesting against tyranny oftaxation without represent aton.
 Singapore Dec lG.-Dutch troops had an engagement with the Chinese army and ob- tained a victory
 Sacramento, Dec 17.--In the Assembly to day Williams, of judiciary committee re- ported back bill introduced by Bowers, grant ing right of way in San Diego harbor to Texas and Pacific railway, with substitute, which was recommended should pass. Joint assembly proceeded to vote for Uni ted States Senator for long term, with the | following result:
 ! Booth, 57; Early, 4l; Shafter, 2l; Pen ! degast, 1. Whole number of votes cast, l20. r Necessary to a choice, Gl. Being no choice, , joint assembly adjourned,
 New York, Dec. l7.--Key Wes. dispatch g says the Fortune and Ossipa sailed early l yesterday. Latter in tow, laden with coal, f probably intended for the Virginius. ' Gold in New York, llls and ll2
 Grcenbacks in San Francisco, s9i and 9l.
 Territorial Dispatches.
 Tucson, Dec. s.-Agent Jeiierds of the o Chircahua reserve has advised D. T. lIOrshan 4 to remove his large herd of cattle from the fl San Pedro valley. The present location is
 near the western line of the reservation f A party of prominent citizens started this
 morning on hunt some twenty-five miles :. south of Tucson, with the intention oI
 giving the poor of Tucson a sumptuous and r free dinner on Christmas. . If they fail to get sufficient game they say
 they will purchase meat and give the dinner P. Weather clear and fine ,. Tucson, Arizona, Dec. l3. Major W. II o Brown left here to-day, for Camp Grant. Lieut.. Reilly, 9th Cavalry, and Dr. Llppn B. colt arrived this afternoon, from Prescott. 8 A. Sneder, of Oakland, Cal, came in by e stage, to-day, which was twenty hours be .o hind time on account of roads.
 Sonora mail stage due at noon to-day. l.
 not yet in.
 n This was the coolest morning of the sea O son. Mud frozen stiff, and still water frozer
 over.
 z. Weather clear and moderate.
 Tucson, Dec. lJ.-a very ulrect repOT l- comes from Apache Pass that Agent Jefford
 has recommended the removal of the Cachis' d Indians 10 Canada Almosa, in New Mexico m This indicates purpose to change the To cation without reforming the action of thes !" Apaches.
 Pima county Supervisors have extended CT the time of payment of taxes to tax Collec ,c tor to the 18th inst. ;u The amoant delinquent this morning " fifteen hundred and sixty y-seyen dollars, c 'u which, twelve hundred and seventeen dollar
 is due on land grants, and dues on them ar ly always delinquent. Amount delinquent b ed individuals, only three hundred dollars. =. Sonora mail arrived yesterday, over on "' day behind time, owing to heavy roads. an All quiet in Sonora.
 Tucson, Dec. 16.-Reliable news is just rt re ceyed from Camp Bowie, on the Cachise r' he serve, to this effect: ... Upon General Vandevers recommendatio ''' Indian agent Jeffords has been forbidden
 issue rations to Indians other than those c les Cachise's band, except to such as have pass' ", to leave their proper reservation. JetFords is also instructed to inform Ci ,r chise that the raiding into Sonora must
 stopped.
 This shows that the Indian Commissions 'S' recognizes what the people of Southern Ar act zona and Sonora have persistently mantalne %. in the face of the local agents denial ,iI- The sky is clear to-day and air balmy. , It Eckerson arrived here from Apache 'ne Saturday evening. He reports deep snow ISL the White mountains. ed