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Arizona citizen., 1874-07-25
TUCSON, ARIZONA, June I3, 1874.


 JOHN WAssoN, U. s. Surveyor General, Tucson, Arizona: I desire to make the following statement: Some time in the beginning of June, l.. c. Hughes, attorney at law, invited me to call at his office. He began by asking me if 1 was not the Own- CT of some mines at Clifton, and answer ed, yes. He further inquired II they were not of great value and desired me to state what I considered them worth. 1 could not inform him exactly. He said there was trouble on foot, that these mines were upon the White mountain Indian reserva- tion, but thought the matter might be sat- isfactorily arranged for reasonable con sideration. I desired 10 know whom he represented. He replied that he was not at liberty to inform me, but for two different parties he was retained.
 I told him that the whole business was new to me and that it would please me agents. Hughes would not say who he was authorized to act for. He said that Indian Agent Roberts had been here and wished I could have seen him.
 came to the conclusion that the inten- tion was to make me pay money or else report would be made that would prevent me from getting my patents. absolutely refused to do anything in the premises and made some very angry remarks aoOut thieves and Indian agents, not to be mis- understood. -.
 Myapplication fir patent to four mines and one mill-site in Clifton copper mines, Yavapai county, Arizona, was made three months and three days before the eXten- sion of the White mountain Indian reSer- vation, and a proper statement to the De- partment is that the Indian reservation infringeS upon my rights.
 As soon as was notified that was con- sidered as having located on an Indian reservation, I forwarded a petition for the reduction of the reservation with letters from the authorities here, stating the facts to Agent Roberts, and requesting that he forward the same with his approval to the General Land office. I have never heard of those papers.
 I do know that have been constantly at work for nearly two years endeavOring to get the title to my mines, having com piled with all the requirements of the law, and am naturally indignant that obsta- cles should be placed in my way by par ties who have never begun or carried out any enterprises for the public good; who develop nothing of our Territory's resOurc- eS, yet hinder and delay those who are struggling against very many difficulties, unless they are paid for services that are questionable. It is matter of great importance to the miners of Arizona to know how long pet ty official who has never visited the mines, with the aid of d confederate, can hinder the issuing of patent, and what scale of prices has been agreed upon in order to settle all opposition.
 Very respectfully your obdt serv't,
 E. M. PEARCE.
Arizona citizen., 1874-07-25

'.tion of the object referred to (which had so recently been wholly in the power of Agent Roberts te. adjust. The guile less Hughes did Ret mark his first letter private, but the tone of the reply to it probably induced him to SO mark the sec ond one, and also to request that MT. Lesinsky keep their personal interview strictly private. ,.t tlsaust
 If L. c. Hughes has not the full power claimed in his letters to- MT. Lesinsky, it is apparently the fault of Agent Roberts, who seems to have-if actions and date of telegram really correspond-reinvested himself with said power on July l, with out advising the dear Hughes who, on July 12, talked to MT. Lesinsky as if he then could get the object consummated for less than the S5,000 originally demanded by his clients. The settlement of these apparent discrepancies as to where the the power really is vested, is matter more especially interesting to the lovely Hughes and saintly Roberts. The prin- cipal point of interest to the miners of Arizona, is to know just where such power does lie; and inasmuch as the can did and enterprising Hughes has assured Mir. Lesinsky that it will be exercised in 'good faith on our part" it would seem to be as unobjectionable in his hands e anywhere! .- -aolaf
 The subject is not exhausted. Eslat
Arizona citizen., 1874-07-25
lPrivate.1
TUCSON, ARIZONA, June g,

TUCSON, ARIZONA, June g, 1874. CHAs. LEsINSKY, ESQ, Las Cruces, N. M.: Replying to yours of the 18th inst, l have to say: That I use the language Of my clients when I say that they have been to considerable trouble and expense and will probably be subjected to more, and that to have the reservation reduced would involve considerable responsibility and that they are authorized to segregate the mine. .t-.,. -.r Is s.i ties are, or what the. expense is or has arisen from, or who paid it. You say you are willing to do what is right. That is all that is expected. Now, please state what is the best you can do. l write as am di- rected. The whole matter will be con- ducted in good faith on our part.
 Yours truly,
 l.. c. HUGHES,
Arizona citizen., 1874-07-25
U. S. SURVEYOR GENERALS OFFICE,
 TUCSON, ARIZONA, July Is, 1874.

HON. E. P. SMITH, Commissioner of Ind ian Affairs, Washington, D. c. Sir: Re- ferring to my letter to you of date l4th instant, 1 have this to say now In view of Agent James k. Roberts telegraphlc rec ommendatiOn for the reduction of the White Mountain Indian Reservation in accordance with right. The fact Of his rec ommendation by telegraph appears as fine feared criticism of his course with refer ence to 1t, and took that means to advise you of his views in advance of your receipt of documents such as I transmitted, and therefore does not change the purpose of those interested in the development of Arizona, to give the said documents full publicity. There is inexcusable guilt somewhere, and if Agent Roberts can show clean hands and record in the matter, I'll be as ready as in the past to sustain him. We have ordinary obstacles enough to contend with-hence all such attempts to extOrt money must be met vigorously and with as severe punishment as can legally be administered. Inasmuch as the telegram of recommendation has gone on, I shall not wait for advice of your action on the letters 1 sent you, but give all of them to the public on the 25th inst, and copies of THE CITIZEN containing them will be sent you and others in high authority. IT .lr. t- rr
 Very respectfully your ob't serv't
 JOHN WASSoN, Surveyor General.
 In reference to all the foregoing, we would add: Notwithstanding the precious characters of lawyer Hughes and Agent James E. Roberts, it will not be surpris- ing if each denies any authorized associa- ton with the other in "the consummation of the object referred to"-in the language of the formers letter just after the latter's arrival from Camp Apache. It will also be borne in mind that Roberts told Gov. Stafford he had come to Tucson on "very important business" and that said busi- ness was "chiefly" with him-the Gov ernor: and further in that connection, that "the whole business of keeping or excluding the Clifton mines" had been 'turned over to him." and that as he (Roberts) reported, so it would go. After the Governor expressed his ready and emphatic opinion that the reservation ought to be reduced, Roberts did not confer further with him on the business which at first seemed to be ''chiefy" with none other. It will be also seen that immediately after Roberts told the Governor "the whole business" had been "turaed over" to himself and while a guest of and in constant association with lawyer Hughes, the business got "turned over" to said lawyer, and said lawyer
 hastened to write MT. Lesinsky that he (Hughes) was" fully authorized to close this negotiations" and, in the an1iable, pure and vigorous spirit of thrifty attorney, requested MT. Lesinsky to name the sum he was "willing to pay for the comsumma-
Arizona citizen., 1874-07-25

ton to the proper authorities in Washing ton to have the same stricken of, has al- ready involved considerable trouble, re- spOnsihility and expense which ought to be repaid so far as the same can be. am employed as counsel by the party author ized to segregate your mine. Please there fore inform me, by return mail, how much you are willing to pay for the con- summation of the object referred to. lam fully authorized to close this negotiation.
 Your Obedient,
 l.. c. HUGHES.
Arizona citizen., 1874-07-25
TUCSON, ARIZONA, July 13, 1874.

JOHN WASSOS, U. $. Surveyor General, !, Tucson, Arizona: Being member of the firm owning and working the copper mines at Clifton, Arizona, located on the White mountain reservation, l beg leave respectfully to submit the following state ment of facts: We located and were work ing these mines three months before 1t was declared an Indian reservation, and have been constantly working ever since, having expended S40,000 upon them.
 As soon as it came to our Knowledge that the White mountain Indian reServa- ton embraced these mines, we petitioned the proper authorities at Washington, D. C., for a reduction of the reservation, so as to exclude the mines. --. .-
 About the 18th of June last, I received a communication from l.. c. Hughes, a law yer residing at Tucson, Arizona, of date June g, 1871, which is herewith inclOsed. I answered him and asked who authoriZ- ed him to act in the matter Of a reduction of the reservation, and desired to be in formed who had been to expense and trouble and incurred responsibility; also, that we were willing to do what was right, and if any expense had been incurred, we were willing to refund the amount.
 In answer to these inquiries, received the communication from the said party, l.. c. Hughes, which is also inclOsed, dat ed June 23, 1874. .-.,
 Failing to get any definite information. I deemed it best to have a personal inter- view with the said Hughes, and came to Tucson, July IF, 1874. 7-t ... ... In conversation with him, he, Hughes, stated that he was employed as attorney by three parties in Washington who were vested with authority to reduce the reser- vation or, to use his own words, "segre- gate the mines" and that the parties de- manded $5000 for the job. .... -. .....
 pressed him to name these parties but he refused to name them.
 l desired to know particularly who "had been to trouble and expense in this affair" 1" He answered that Agent Roberts had in- cured them in coming to Tucson from the reservation. r t.U ..-.s..
 Believing that it was a scheme upon the part Of Hughes and Roberts to eXtort mon- ey, refused to comply with the demand.
 Hughes further said at our interview, that was at liberty to act my own pleas ure in the matter, but gave me clearly to understand that Agent Roberts could at any moment drive us away from the res ervatiOn. f-. ..-.
 believe the authorities are willing to make the reduction upon true and cor rect representation of the facts, and that they have been awaiting Agent Roberts report which has been withheld, for what purpose the public can judge from the foregoing statement and accompanying letters. v u.lf.e..l... af .5.H
 It is exceedingly doubtful now whether the Clifton copper mines are upon the White mountain reservation or not; il they are, they are upon the further edge, where the Indians never come and where they could find nothing to live upon. Fur ther, the mines were located and worked three months before the limits of that res ervation were extended so as to embrace them. .- '. GI t-.-.. .,
 Very respectfully your obd't serv't, .s..r ....... -l- -fF CHARLES LESINSKY.
Arizona citizen., 1874-07-25
REDUCING A RESERVATION.

Some History Connected with the Efforts of Miners to Procure the Reduction of White Mountain Ind ian Reservation to the end that the Territory might Receive the Aid of Capital and Thereby Be- come ProsperOus--All of Which the Officers of the Interior De- partment at Washington will be Glad to Read, and will Probably Excite Ecslatic Emotions ill the Virtuous Hearts of Indian Agent James E. Roberts and Attorney L.. c. Hughes.
Arizona citizen., 1874-07-25
O. w. STREETER,

ATTORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT LAW,
 TUCSON, ARIZONA,
 Will practice in the Supreme and District Courts, attend to cases involving title to mines and mineral lands; secure preemp- tions for settlers; attend to contested land cases here and in Washington; secure pen diers. Patents for mineral claims obtain ed for S25. Declafatory statements filed for settlers for S2-50. Having had twenty-five years experience we are satisfied that we can give satisfaetion..n Off1ce inOsecond story of brick building, adjoining E. N. Fish & Co.'S Store.
 I Tucson, May 2, 1874. 43 c4 5if1J. 30-tf.
Arizona citizen., 1874-07-25
TERRITORY OF ARIZONA, EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT,
 TITCSOy. July l4. 1874.

F. NJ. PEARCE, Eso., Tucson, Arizona, Sir: am in receipt Of your favor Of this date, asking me to communicate to you my information l may have relative to the necessity Of that portion of the Terri fory in the vicinity of the Copper mOun- tain mine, otherwise known as the Cliff ton mines, for the use of the Indians on the White mountain reservations; and also asking me to give the substance of a conversation l had with Agent J. k. Rob orts upon that subject. In reply to your flrst inquiry, l have to say that went to Camp Apache about two years ago for the purpose of obtaining an Indian guide to explore the Clifton country. After dili- gent inquiry for the space of two days, 1 found an Indian on the reservation, and this the only one, who had ever visited the section in which these mines are sit uated, and he had not been there since he was small boy. The country between Camp Apache and Clifton is rough and broken, with little or no agricultural fa- cilities and is only calculated for wild, hostile Apaches. The Indians on the White mountain reservation never have and never will use 1t. 1t 'flf go n . =
 Relative to your second inquiry I have to say: That Agent Roberts came to Tue son on the 7th of June last. On meeting hlm. he informed me that he had come to Tucson on very important business and that it was chiefly with me. 1 told him that I should be glad to see him at any. time and was always ready to transact
 
 dertone, that the whole business of keep ing in or excluding the Clifton mines had been turned over to him, and that as he reported so it would go. replied that was very glad to hear this as it was mat ter of much importance to the best inter ests of the Territory that these mines should be worked, and that he knew as we'll as did that the Indians had never occupied and never would occupy or in- habit that section of the Territory. then told him that MT. Harris, Chief Clerk in the Surveyor Generals office, would give him all the information he desired rela- tive to the location and vicinity of said mines.
 to me again upon the subject, but MT. Harris afterwards informed me that Agent Roberts made a hurried call at the Sur veyor Generals office, and seemed to take but little interest in obtaining informa- -tion concerning matters which he himself had spoken of as very important buSi- ness; that he merely glanced at the gen. eral map Of the Territory; and. on MT. Harris offering to show him the field notes Of the survey of said mines, in or der to give him fuller information. he said it was unnecessary and hurried away.
 A few days after Agent Roberts left for Camp Apache, Thomas Ewing came from there, and asked me why had written to Agent Roberts to come to Tucson on inn portant business. told MT. Ewing that did not remember or ever having written to Mir, Roberts in my life. MT. Ewing then said that Maj. Randall, the commander St Camp Apache, told him that Agent Rob- erts told him that had written him to come to Tucson on important business
Arizona citizen., 1874-07-25

IT is precisely the proudest and most ob- stinate men who are the most liable to shift their position and contradict them selves; everything is easier to them than to face the simple fact that they have been thoroughly defeated, and must begin life anew.-[George Eliot. --i '~
Arizona citizen., 1874-07-25

Ex-CHIEF JUSTICE JOHN TITUS is law partner of L. c. Hughes, judged by the way certain documents are signed. ,f
Arizona citizen., 1874-07-25
TUCSON, ARIZONA, June g, 1874.

CHARLES LESINsKY, My Dear Sir: am about to write you on matter Of business which know interests you.
 Your mine in Arizona Is on the White mountain Indian reservation. Your peti-
Arizona citizen., 1874-07-25

THE mills of the gods grind slow but they grind exceeding fine. ....,s, fl
Arizona citizen., 1874-07-25
Cosmopolitan Hotel,
H. B. SMITH, Proprietor. sANI

Tucson. -."-Es Arizona.
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 . H. B. SMITH, Proprietor. sAW NyHIs NEW AND COMMoDIOUs, ,Ho- l tel extends on Main street from Pen nington to Ott, in very desirable part Of the city. --.- ' The Proprietor now feels justified in so- liciting patronage in the full assurance his guests. o
 Special care will be taken to accommo- date families as well as others in an unex- ceptionable manner. ..e..-.s.....-, rr-.v 7,. ...f.,,-a a-.r.sr q TERMS: a alsr3Ieg4 By the week. 10 % By the week with room. 15 % by tne " Single meals. % beQS .....s " Tucson, July 4, 1874 ...I ,,sa,.k SS-r
Arizona citizen., 1874-07-25

Following are several letters which our pcruse and remember, especially the two from the honorable and conscientious L. c. Hughes to Charles Lesinsky. They are refreshing in this sultry weather. They induced Mr. Lesinsky to make an open air and round trip of 600 miles at considerable cost, but not to pay S5,OOO nor any less sum to the powerful clients of the good Hughes, who says in his first letter-"I am fully authorized to close this negotiation; and in his second one that "the whole matter will be conduct cd In good faith on our part. This IS just what might have been expected from pure and enterprising" men like MT. Hughes and his clients, and will enable miners and others engaged in large works to develope Arizona, to understand just who will conduct such business in "good faith" It is so comforting to have that kind of business conducted in "good faith" To the more thoroughly con- vince our readers that the excellent Hughes would conduct "the whole mat ter in good faith" it may be, stated that we were assured by MT. Lesinsky that barrister Hughes desired the strictest socreSy but proposed to hold their ln- terview in presence of that paragon of e1,judicial grandeur and transcendental patriotism, that fountain of pure and un- defiled law, ex-chief justice John Titus, who, according to Hughes statement to Ar. Lesinsky. was familiar with "the whole matter"
 But we do not care to longer defer the happiness of our readers by predatory remarks, hence at once usher in the letters: f.....- HAUL
Arizona citizen., 1874-07-25

and that he was going to Tucson in com- pliance with said request.
 Very truly yours,
 A. P. K. STAFFORD, Governor.
Arizona citizen., 1874-07-25

The subject is not exhausted.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1874-10-09
Another Dog Story.

The latest dog story concerns a black
and-tan. which, on its morning trip to this
city with its master, has been Of late fire.
quently assailcd by bigger dog on State
street. Friday morning the little dog
came with a big comrade, but the
State street dog did not appear.
Nothing disturbed. the two dogs
sat down and waited awhile. then
the big dog deliberately hid himself
behind tree. and the little one, barking
furiously. ran toward the city, past the
home Of his enemy. No fighting dog APP
peared and the little one repeated the ma
nnuver. this time calling out his assailant.
The little dog ran straight to his friend,
who lay perfectly still until pursuer and
pursued were within rod of him. when
he flew out from his tree and killed the
State street dog i'm second. The big dog
and the little one then gazed TRANQUILITY q
few seconds at their fallen foe, after which
the little dog kited Off down town and the
avenger plodded soberly away.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1874-10-09
Foreign Notes.

--Bazaine will live in London, and has Ia
ken the apartments on King street. ST.
James. that were once occupied by Napo-
leon ILL.,, in the days when he was called
Prince Louis.
The Spaniar1s have many ingenious
ways of raising money TO carry on the war
in Cuba. The latest Is a decree re-estab-
fishing titles of nobility. the possessors Of
which are TO be- taxed according 10 the roy
al decree of 1916. II costs something TO be
Count I'm Cuba.
Several offices with high-sounding IL
ties. connected with the English Chancery
Court. are to be abolished. Among these
are CLERK of the Petty Bar" "Pursuivant
to the Great Seal Purse-bearer TO the
Lord Chancellor and " Chafe- wax Sealer
and Deputy Why not abolish the ride
ulous old court itself?
General Garibaldi has Just published
an account his famous expedition against
the Roman States. The book has been
published by subscription, and the profits
have amounted TO 1000 francs, which sum
Is said to constitute the sole fortune OF the
author. In the preface Garibaldi appeals
TO the young men OF Rome TO take an in
terest in politics.
-&uU-ndl NliC NiaUOn. Wnlic On III. IT,
cent tour through Brittany. handed sums
ranging from 200 francs to $500 francs to
the variois municipalities for the benefit
OF the poor. He also gave assistance 70
distressed individuals. retired soldiers and
officials. their applications being investigat
ell on the spot, and treated rs the inforn.a
ton of the local authorities justified. Col
Broye gave relief to old soldiers who haC
lost a limb in the field.
The Chinese are making warlike pre-
partitions in view of possible war with ia
pan on account of the Formosa difficulty
Troops are being transported to Formosa
and forces are being concentrated at Annoy
and Swallow. Improved artillery, includ
ing Calling guns from the Marking ar
senal. have been shipped for the scene Of
possible conflict. The old forts at TAXI
have beer repaired. and formidable new
one, armed with krupp guns. has beer
built higher mp the river. Earthwork'
have been thrown up ut Shanghai. anC
! torpedoes are to be laid down on the Woo
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1874-10-09

Locomotives need experienced drivers
as well as horses, though most persons
will be surprised 10 know that they have
whms and caprices just like living ami
mails. and engineers acquainted with them
can manage them 10 best advantage
1t is perfectly well known Inexperienced
engineers that if a dozen diff rent locomo-
tive engines were made at the same time,
of the same power, for the same purpose,
of like materials, in the same factory, each
of these locomotive engines would come
out with its own peculiar whms and ways,
only ascertainable by experience. One
engine will take great meal OF coal and
water at once another will not hear to
such a thing, but insists on being coaxed
by spadefuls and buckctfuls. One Is dis
posed to start off when required. at the
top OF his speed another must have lit
tie. time TO warm at his work and TO get
wei into 1t. These peculiariiies are so ac-
curatcly mastered by skillful drivers that
only particular men can persuade engines
TO do their best. IL would seem a. II some
Of these "excellent monsters" declared,
on being brought from the stable, II it's
Smith who Is to drive, won't go; If it's
my friend Stokes, am agreeable to any
thing.- All locomotive engines are low
spirited In damp and foggy weather.
They have great satisfaction IN their
work when the air Is crisp and frosty. AT
such time they are very cheerful and
brisk, but they strongly object to haze and
mists. These are points OF character on
which they are united. IL Is In their pec,i-
liarities and varieties Of character that they
are the most remarkable.