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The Van Buren press., 1874-11-17

How Day Ir WAs.--An honest old
farmer from the couatry gave his recol
leetions of the hot spell as follows: 1T
was so dry we couldn't spare water to
put in our whisky The glass was so
dry that every time the win blew it f'w
around like so much ashes. There wasn't
a tear she'd at funeral for month
The sun dried up all the cattle, and
burned off all the hair till they looked
like Mexican dogs. and the sheep all
looked like poodle puppies, they shrank
up SO. We had TO soak all our hogs to
make em hold swil, and if any cattle
were killed in the morning, they'd be
dried beef at dark The woods dgicd MP
SO that farmers chopped seasoned timber
all through August, and there amt
match through all the country--in fact
no wedding since the widow Glenn mar
ried old Baker, three months ago. What
few grasshoppers are left are the skin
and legs, and didn't hear a tea kettle
sing for six weeks We cat our potatoes
baked, they being all ready. and we
couldn't spare water to boil em All
the red-headed girls were afraid to stir
out Of the house in daylight, and, | tell
you, was afraid the devil had moved
out of his old home and settled down
with us for life Why, we had TO haul
water all summer to keep the ferry ruu-
ming, and-say it's getting dry lets
take suthin'
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company's good health, and many happy
Ieturn-'
What he was going to add, there's no
saying; but Peter, who now was terribly
frightened at the lively tome the sick man
was assuming, hurried aii tie people int"
another room TO let his father die in
peace
When they we're al gone, Peter slipped
back to NY father, who was putting on
his brogaus in a corner. "Con, says
he, We did it all we'll Bat sure that was
a joke about the two acres ut the cross y
"Of course it was, Peter" says he
"Sure it was all joke, for the matter of
that Won't | make the neighbors
laugh hearty tomorrow when tell them
all about t!'
"Whatw exclaimed Peter in amaze
ment. "' Tell EN- all about ii? p"
Faith! and why shouldn't II re
turned my father, drily.
"You wouldn't be mean enough to be
tray me2' says Peter, trembling with
fright.
"Sure We wouldn't be mean enough to
go against yer fathers dying words p
says my father" the last words he ever
spoke Z" And here he gave a low,
wicked laugh that made me shake with
fear.
Very we'll, Com" says Peter, hold
ing out his hand " a bargains bargain /!
Yer a deep fellow, that's all -
Father only chucklcd a little at this,
but said nothing And 50 it ended, and
my father slipped quietly over the log,
mighty well satisfied with the legacy he
lett himself And thus we became the
owners Of the little spot known to this
day as Cons Acre
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- The less men think the more tlty
talk
Working and thinking should go
together.
A man who has no mind will not
change it.
"A foolish friend is more trouble.
some than wise enemy.
- AS charity covers, so modesty pre-
vents a multitude of sins.
Don't insult poor man. His mus
Gle may be well developed.
None talk so loudly Of henevoleuce
as those who subsist on it.
- Don't fret The world will move
on as usual after you arc gone.
If yon wish to keep your silk um-
brclla, lend only your cotton one.
- No one can sincerely try to help
another without helping himself.
- Be punctual and methodical in busi-
ness, and never procrastinate
- 1t is only great souls that know
how much glory there is in doing good.
No dust affects the eye like gold
dust, and no glasses like brandy glasses.
- He who can at all times sacrifice
pleasure to duty, approaches sublimty.
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Ee Knew It.

There was Eve and twenty years ago,
an attorney practicing in our courts
named Boonton. Had he been on the
frontiers he would bave been a blood
letter, or an arrant coward, | don't know
which; but here he was simply noisy.
coarse grained bnliy; and ms culei ut-
light was to badger and bully witnesses
Of the opposing counsel on the stand
One day horse case was on trial, in
which Booton was for the defendant BY
and By, counsel for the plaintiff called
witness who was supposed to be some
thing of a hors6. doctor. lie was mid
die aged, easy, good natured man, clad
in home-spun, whose bronzed brow and
hard hands betokeued sweat and toll.
His testimony, which was clear, simple,
and direct, made things look dark for the
defendant, and when Boonton got hold
of him he proceeded TO cyoss-queston
him in his usual brutal manner. Said
cross examination wound up rather alb
ruptly as follows:
Well, now, demanded the counsel,
with tomahawk like flourish, "what do
you know about horse anyway Do
you really profess to be horse doctor?"
No, sir, not exactly. ] don't profess
to be horse doctor, but know good
deal about the mater Of the beast
"That is, cried Boonton, glaring
first at the witness, and then smiling at
the jury, nodding graciously to the court,
and sweeping triumphant glance over
the audience" that is to say, sir--you
know horse from a jackass when you
see them?'
"Ah-ya as--jes' so, returned the
witness, with impurturbable good humor
and gravity, "between the two beasts
should not take YOU for the horsen p
For once in his life. at least, the bully
WAS efec,ually squelchcd, and amid the
wild roar which followed he threw him
self into his seat and allowed the witness
to leave the stand,
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EV Poor young thing! She tainted
away at the washtub. and her pretty nose
went ker slop into the soapsuds. Some
said it was overwcrk; others, however,
whispered that her beau had peepel over
the back fence and called out: iiuilo,
there, Bridget, is Miss Alice at home ?"
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instruction in Music.

N1E wish to give Notice, that having re-
w turned TO Van Burcn. are now ready to
give lessons on Brass and String instruments,
and also. music lessons on the Piano.
Lessons on the piano, given to suit the con-
yenience OF scholars.
ssD- Music for balls and parties furnished
on short notice.
C. 5. BRUUN,
Feb. 2i,Tf
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ED" No man can read about all these
burglarics without determination to
have his wife sleep on the front side Of
the bed.
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Van Burcn Grange, No. 3S.

DANIEL MICHAEL, Master,
Thomas IL. lliNsOU. ONprsvcr,
III. J.. HOLMAN, Lecturer,
NJ G. Lemley, Steward.
NJ. L. West. Assistant Steward.
Samuel McCnrdy, Chaplain.
Alfred Tool, Treasurer
Henry Shiblcy, Secretary,
August Shaber, Gate Keeper,
Miss j, |. HOLMAN, Ceres,
Mrs. :. A. Furie, Flora,
Mrs. b. Tool, Pomona,
Miss O. II, Tool, Stewardess.
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Lafayette Grange, No. 40.

RICHARD HILL, Master,
Thomas N, Ingram, Oyerscer,
Elisha Dean, Lecturer,
James T.. Jones. Steward.
Icondus VI. Hill. Assistant Steward,
w, G.. Meadors, Chaplain,
Columbus G. Adams, Treasurer,
W. 7. Dean, Gate Keeper
William \. Arnold, Secretary,
Mrs. Mary Il. Hill, Ceres,
Mrs. Caroline Dean, Pomona,
Mrs. Caroline Love, Flora,a
Mrs. T. V. Meadors, Stewardess.
Regular meetings every Saturday, before
the first Sabbath in each month, at the resi-
dence of Elisha Dean at o'clock. p. m, and
we earnestly invite members in good stand
ing of other Oranges TO meet with us.
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Arizona Grange, No. so.

Arizona Grange, No. so.
9. c. HOLLAND, Master
g " Meeks OverSeer,
Walter Fine, Lecturer,
". NJ Wicket. Steward,
w. NJ. Walkcr. Assistant steward,
Il. Q. Kelley. Chaplain,
c. b. Roe, Treasurer
H. Narhlc. Secretary.
w. NJ. Narhle, Gate Keeper,
Mrs. Canette llanlin, Ceres,
Miss Sarah Mckibhen Pomona,
Mrs. Catherine Walker. Flora.
Mrs. Martha Gilmore, Lady Asst. Steward
Hickory Grove Grange. No. 2lO.
Il. j. STEWARD, Master,
w. +, Yaden, Oyerseer,
II. Snow. Lecturer
James Fiibin. Secretary,
4. Howell, Assistant steward,
j. -. lill, Chaplin,
John Spier, Treasurer,
). -. Mcclure Secretary,
William Asbell. Gate Keeper,
Mrs. II. NJ. steward Ceres,
Mrs. +. l.. Bragg Pomona,
Miss Il. l.. Spier, Flora,
Mrs. NJ. Bullock, Lady Assistant Steward
Regular meeting first Saturday after full
noon.
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Oliver Springs Grange. No. 3i7.

J. s. BoATRIGnr, Master,
william Burgess, Oyerseer,
+. y. Boatright, lecturer.
Isaac Walker, Steward,
W. \. Kelley, Assistant Steward,
VIM. L. Parsly, Chaplain,
j. L. Winfrcy. Treasurer,
L.. Il. Burgess Secretary,
:, c. Hall, Gate Keeper,
Mrs. Mahala Johnson, Ceres,
Mrs. NJ. Burgess, Pomona,
Mrs. Margaret Winfrey, Flora,
Mrs. Julia Bean Stcwardess,
Regular meetings Saturday before the see
ond sabbath in each month, nc o'clock. p m
in good standing are respectfully
invited to meet with Us.
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Sarah Grove Grange, No. 81.

JouN $. MATLoCk, Master,
4. Gooding. Overseer,
j. s. Daniel. Lecturer,
james Whitehead, Steward.
J. W. Matlock. Assistant steward,
Daniel Johns, Chaplin,
= l.. Winfrev, Treasurer,
j. r. Gooding Secretary.
Sterling Matlock, Gate Keeper.
Airs. :. Whitehead, Ceres,
Mrs. c. NJ. Daniel, Pomona,
Mrs. NJ +. Gooding, Flora,
Mrs NJ. Winfrey, Lady Assistant Steward
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Oranges in Crawford County.
Crawford Grange.

JAMES SANGSTER, Master.
Imam nROpIE Oyersccr.
N. \. Is. DAVENPORT, Lecturer.
THOMAS X. FOSTER. steward.
s. G. CufIRElL, Assistant steward,
PEARSON MAYFIELD. Treasurer,
L. Is. L0ID, Chaplain.
R. G. HATHAWAY, Secretary,
Al. FOSTER. Gate Keeper,
Mrs. JUIIA FOSTER, Ceres,
Mrs. HIRAM BRoDIE, Pomonia,
Mrs SUSAN 4. LoID, Flora,
Mrs G. NJ. HOLMAN, Lady Ast.Stew d
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Mulberry Grange, No. 1877.

y. iloPpER. Master.
W. :. BAILEY, Ovcrseer.
w. J. RENY, Lecturer.
I. B. REMY, Steward.
j. B. GOODMAN. Assistant Steward.
JosEPu SCoTr. Chaplin.
4. W. MARLER, Treasurer.
WILLIAM WILKERsoN, Secretary.
ELI MORGAN, Gate Keeper.
Mrs. Il. \. QUEsENBERY. Ceres.
Mrs. FREDoNIA SCoTT, Pomona.
Mrs. MARY BENNETT, Flora.
Miss JOSIE WIGLEY, Asst. Stewardess.
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Shamrock Grange No, ~.

+. G. OLIVER. Master,
W. b. Shoemaker, Overscer,
Lconidas Neal, Lecturer,
William Clouch, Steward,
William NJ. Hill, Asst Steward,
Eli Oliver, Chaplain,
4. G.. Burgess, Treasurer,
II. !, iitic, Secretary,
Isaac NJ. II II, Gate Keeper,
Mrs. Jane Oliver Ceres.
Miss Eliza V. Shoemaker, Pomona,
Narcissa NJ. Shoemaker. Flora.
Mrs. Rutha Hale, Stewardess.
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Notice to Trespassers.

A Ii persons are notified TO desist from cutting or
n hauling wood from the following described
lands in the bottom, or miles South East of Van
BureD. to-wit: The 5 l. !, ofSW =, and the W y
oi ) !. section 4, and the 81 4 Of 5 + a of Sec
ton 5, Township $, Range 81 West,
II timber stealing from these lands Is persisted in,
| shall be compelled 70 try the efficacy of criminal
prosecution against the offenders.
JESSE TURNER,
Van Buren,. Sept. s-lv
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Prairie Grove Grange. No. IFS.

JOsrTu WINTERS, Master,
G. u. Perrin OyerSeer,
Samuel Ramsden, Lecturer,
John O. sutton, Steward,
III. Huckelberry, Asst Steward,
W. r. Morgan. Chaplain,
John B. kihlcr. Treasurer,
J.. +. Bryan, Secretary,
j B, Smith, Gate Keeper
Mrs. 4. j. Winters. Ceres,
)" ID. c. Hibler, Flora,
NJ. l., Shields, Pomona.
Emma Miles, Stcwardess.
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Alma Grange, No. 20.l

NJ +. LOCKE. Master,
4. j. Steward, Oyerseer,
+. l.. seward, Lecturer,
i T.. smith, Steward,
W. r Boiling. Assistant Steward,
\ b Dobbs, Chaplain,
T. W, Boiling, Treasurer,
4 Il. Howell, Secretary,
+, I. ByarS, Gate Keeper.
Mrs. y. 4 Locke, Ceres,
Mrs. +. +. Renfroe, Pomona,
Mrs. VI. \ Pride. Flora,
Mrs. NJ. \. Smith, Stewardess.
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TUST RECEIVED,
- bbls. Julius II. Smiths old reserve
WhlS1kSy,

warranted not to Cut in the eye-not head
ache in hhds. of tit is no sooner in your
belly than IFS on t-ur back in a pound object
and it carries aY1cad like necklace; for
sale by
GEORGE AUSTIN.
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iron =

from the Globe Rolling Mills, CHM, bought
since the govt. manufacturing duty was re-
moved. which our customers and all hands can
have the benefit Of by calling early on
GEO. AUSTIN.
The Arizona sentinel., 1874-08-22


 DEPARTURE OF THE GILA FOR FORT MOHAvE.-Last Sunday at Z o'clock p. m., the steamer Gita, Capt Mellon left Yuma for Fort Mohave and all up river ports. She had on board Capt. G. M. Brayton, Lieut.. and o. M. Bis hop Aldrich, Lieut.. and Adj't. Thos. Wilhelm, Lieut.. J. McE. Hyde and A.A.S. l.. Sanderson, a number Ofladies and Co. A, 8th Infantry staff and band, all bound for Headquarters at Prescott.
The Arizona sentinel., 1874-08-22
BY TELEGRAPH.
.SDecsal I0 Me '' Sentinel. :"
PHENIX.

Great Success ofIEdian Scouts-Dei-
 che,s Head Brought in and One
 Hundred and Twenty Prisoners.
 PHGNIx, August 21.-A private letter from Hon. John Smith to MT. Geo. E. s. Mowry, of this place contains the following news: Twenty-two San Carlos Apache scouts arrived at Camp Mcdowell on the 20th instant, from the Ton to country, bringing Delche's head and one hundred and twen- ty prisoners. They report killing twenty-five Indians. No white soldiers were on the party.
The Arizona sentinel., 1874-08-22

The Washington Star, of July 17th, thus speaks of an old bore and humbug we'll known to many old ArizOnans
 That fearful bore, "Capt. Sam uel Adams" is in town, in ad- vance of Private Dalzell, with a bag. full of quartz rock. discovered, he says about .325 miles from Washington. He has interview ed the entire Star force in the persevering attempt to get some gratuitOus advertising. Why can't he stay at his gold mine 525 miles from Washington We wish he was buried under 325 tons of quartz rock, 325 miles from Washington.
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For the SENTINEL COME BEAT THE DRUM.

Come. come beat the drum, rouse the Camp into motion. Tbe third social hop" has been given tonight The ''rose" and the lily with ecstatic emo- ton, Thrilled every heart with unbounded de- light. How gracefully free. how suegestively playful. With unrivalled facility, each movement is made; Laughing, chattering. glittering and gay fhl. The whirl of the dance is the social cru sade. Music. grand music we feast on your tone, Filling each heart with rapturous strain; Union and merriment make the "sweet home," Our efforts anon, may not prove in vain.
 DELTA. FORT YUMA CAL, August 18th. 1874.
The Arizona sentinel., 1874-08-22

THE Citizen of last Saturday has much very interesting mining news which we would like to print, but unfortunately, by a change in the arrival of the Tue son mails, that excellent paper reaches us the day before our pub licatiOn. when our columns are generally full. The old arrange ment of the arrival and departure of the mails suited us and the people here exactly. Why the change was made we cannot tell, but hope the contractors will ad- opt the old time.
The Arizona sentinel., 1874-08-22
PENNSYLVANIA.

Proceeding of the Republican State
 Convention.
 HARRISBURG, Aug. 20.-The Republican State Convention met yesterday. A. s. Olmstead was nominated for Lieut.. Governor. Resolutions were adopted enlogiz- ing the Republican party and Governor Hartruft, and present. ing Hartruft as candidate for the next Presidency. A resolution indorsing President Grant for a third term, was unanimously voted down amidst loud shouts of disapproval.
The Arizona sentinel., 1874-08-22
SPEOLAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
TO THE pRopLK OF ARIZONA

A me request of large number of .ne ,,snos tnrouehout the Territory, hereby snmounce sH;,, to the People of Arizona, that | ~Ih De an Independent Peoples Candidate .nr .p DELEGATE TO CONGRESS. af 1ne ensuing Election. IfIam elected r VII lairly represent the people and ths <, seres's of every section of the T.,.;t..r NO one could do more less. won,d hs - .. just and uDgrateful to those vho.. .o - an. l now ask. ""oss support
 sp 16-tf H arrr,,r
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SAN FRANCISCO.
Opening of the Mechanics Institute Fair.


 Opening of the Mechanics Institute Fair.
 SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 19.-The Mechanics Institute fair opened yesterday with appropriate sere- monies. Col. W. H. s. Barnes delivered the opening address. He was very able and eloquent as usual. The exhibitors are be- hind time. but as compared with former fairs, they havegot very good start. The attendance is good and the prospects for the en- tire success are brilliant.
 Serious Accident to Chief Justice
 Crockett.
 SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 20.-Jus- tice Crockett, of the Supreme Court, was thrown from his car. riage at Alameda last night. It is feared that his spine is injured.
 Sailing Of the SsCOsta Rica.o
 SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 20.-The steamer Costa RicG sailed at noon to-day for Panama, calling at San Diego.
 Gold and Greenbacks.
 Gold in New York, 109s@1O9a. Greenbacks in San Francisco, 01IOn,1
The Arizona sentinel., 1874-08-22

Go. H, 23RD INFANTRY, Capt. Eskridge's Company,) in Com mand of Lieut.. McM. Taylor, from Camp Grant, arrived at Fort Yuma last Tuesday morning. This Company has had a very hard and laborious march, prin- ciply over a desert road, at the very hottest season of the year. We are glad they got safely through, and we rather guess they are glad too.
The Arizona sentinel., 1874-08-22
SALEM, July 27th, 1874.
Edator Arizono Sentinel:

Eolater Arizon0 Sentiael:
 SIR:-Please insert in your pa. per: Should this meet the eye of David Akerman, or any one having any knowledge of him will confer a great favor by h. forming his brother Edmand, of his whereabouts.
 EDMAND AKERMAN. In care of Geo. B. Schellinger No. 2 Beckett St., Salem, Mass. [a154t.
The Arizona sentinel., 1874-08-22
NAVADA.
Another Cloud Burst

AUSTIN Aug. 19.-A cloud burst occurred here yesterday and a torrent of water 8 feet deep rush. ed through the town. Great ex. citement prevailed and much loss 0f property was caused, but no- body was drowned. /
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WASHINGTON.
Increasing Receipts of Money.

Increasing Receipts of Money.
 WASHINGTON. Aug. 15.-The Government receipts of money to to day have been greater than at any time since the panic. The Internal Revenue receipts were .755, and customs receipts $776.425.
The Arizona sentinel., 1874-08-22
BARTLETT SPRINGS.
Blockade Of Road and Shooting
 Scrape.

hIOCAdu0 UI HOHU AHU SnOOtIng
 Scrape.
 BARTLETT SPRINGS Aug. 15-A shooting fracas occurred at the blockade of the Colusa road, in Little Indian valley. to-day, which resulted in Wm. Wade be- ing shot in the head and hand, and B. c. Epperson was also se- verely wounded but at present it is not known how badly. Wm. Johns, proprietor of the land, was arrested for blockading the road.
The Arizona sentinel., 1874-08-22

When occasion requires, one of the Milwaukee policeman can move with astonishing rapidity. Night before last he ran mile in three minutes under the belief that a burglar was after him.
The Arizona sentinel., 1874-08-22
SELF RELIANCE.

This IS one of the most happy
 useful and noble traits of the hu.
 man character. When a man
 possesses this innate power, he is
 in many cases proof against the
 despOndency and gloom that take possession of him who, thwarted in his plans has no self reliance to sustain him and gives up in des- pair. But self reliance is not al. ways innate, perhaps not gener- ally so. It is often acquired by the severe lessons Of life that we all have to learn in 8 greater or less degree. And happy is he who learns these lessons we'll and applies them to his own improve ment, for thereby he gains strength and power to meet and successfully wrestle with the ills oflife.
 In regard to innate predisposi- tion, that is, certain. ideas and traits stamped upon the human mind at the moment when exis- tence begins; philosophers differ. Some even deny that there is any such thing. But there doubtless are certain traits of character that are hereditary, and are transmit ted from parent to child. in as tue sense as physical disease is transmitted. Be this as it may, however strong the natural pre- disposition may be, self reliance can only be acquired in the great battle of life. It requires opposf- tion; it requires failure on the part of those on whom we used to rely, to teach us to rely upon ourselves. The lesson is general ly severe one, but when learn ed, is one of the most valuable in human experience: And if this is true when applied to indivi. duals, it is just as true when ap- piled to our condition. as people, in our efforts to develop the re- sources of our great Territory.
 For how many years have the people of Arizona been hoping and praying for capitalists to come in ana assist them in developing their boundless mineral resources? And although those same capital ists are convinced of the unexam' pied wealth of our mines, how slowly they have come. True, there was one cause to keep them back that devastating and long protracted Indian war. But that is nearly over, and we doubt not that capital and machinery will soon be here in abundance. But the self reliance of our people is indeed most admirable. In all parts of the Territory, thrown up- on their own resources, without the help of outside capital, they are putting their own shoulders to the wheel in earnest, and mak- ing the earth yield up its hidden treasures. In some places ma- chinery has been introduced, but | in most cases, the most primitive appliances are used to extract the precious metals. But even with these they make it pay. The mining news from all parts of the Territory is of the most cheering character. We have it from the region immediately around Pres colt from Lynx Creek, Black Cation, Bradshaw, Hassayampa, Walnut Grove, Weaver, Hualapai, Sonoita Valley, all along our Southern border, down toward l Tucson and many miles below, and from the Castle Dome and Montezuma districts, near at home; from every side comes the cheering news that the selfreliant miners are pitching in with renew ed vigor and are richly rewarded for their toil. Old, and long since discovered mines are opening out
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LONDON.

Recognition of the Republic of
 Spain.
 LONDON, Aug. I5.-Holland and Italy have recognized the Repub. lie of Spain.
 BRUSSELS, Aug. 15.-The Span- ish Republic has been recognized by Belgium. sslsssr..
The Arizona sentinel., 1874-08-22
Administrator Notice.
In the matter of the Estate

GEORGE R. WHISLER, deceased. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the N undersigned. Administrator of the above.na amrd estate, to the creditors of, and all persons having claims against said deceased. to exhibit the same with the necessary vouchers, within ten months rom the first publication of this notice, to the undersigned at Maricopa Wells, A. T. Phoenix, July D, 1874.
 JAS. A. MOORE, auRSt-4 Admin strator
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TENNESSEE.

Proceeding of the Democratic State
 Convention.
 NASHVILLE, Aug. 20.-The De. mOcratic State Convention met yesterday. Judge Porter was no. mininated for Governor.
The Arizona sentinel., 1874-08-22
TO THE PEOPLE OF ARIZONA

l hereby announce mrself as m Ina. pendent Candidate for DELEGATE TO CoNGkESs- JOHN SMITH.