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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-02-10

RAILROAD LIQUIDATION AoAIN-REsoLUTIoN
ADOPTED BY THE SENATE TO ADJOURN SINE
DIE ON THE FOURTH OF MAECH-THE DEMO-
Gratis INDIGNANT.
In the Senate Of the New Jersey Legislature
yesterday resolution was passed calling Tor The
adjournment Of both branches sine die on the 4th
of March next. 1t was Immediately sent to the
House OF Asse mbly for concurrence therein, but
that body laid 1t on the table. The democrats say
that business has only just commenced,
ana hence the resolution for adjourn
ment at such an early day is entirely
tnopportune, besides both houses have yet to 60
into Joint ballot for the election or some state
officers, ''and," added leading democrat, 'ii the
republicans refuse to 60 INTO joint ballot tor that
o. July" "Anyhow," said this gentleman, mo
adjournment could take place without detrlment
to the State for least two or three weeks alter
the 4th OF March,"
THE FIRST VETO.
Governor Bedlo returned TO tne House OF Assem-.
bly, without his Signature tue bill Incorporating
the Pc .ers and Calhoun COMPANY. on account Ol
The Governor says he mas taken nrm stand
against all special legislation and VIII refuse TO
sign all bllls OF that character.
Mr.. WyckOff introduced resolution calling for
vcstigate charges made against the sanitary con-
dltion of the State Normal school, 1t Is alleged
that the school rooms are poorly vent Hated and
otherwise injurious 10 the health o. the pupils.
Mr.. RaDe introduced Dill INTO the House, en-
towering the HoDoKen Land and Improvement
COMPANY TO guarantee the payment OF any bonds
issued by any steam or horse railroad company
Incorporated by the Legislature winch may run
company, provided the amount OF the bonds at
any tine may not exceed sl0o0.O0O.
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vILLANY IN SOUTHPORT.
AN ATTEMPT TO ROB AND MURDER A WEALTHY
cITIzEN-ARREsr OF THE AssAILANTs.

AN ATTEMPT TO ROB AND MURDER WEALTHY
cIrIzEN-ARREsr OF THE AssAILANTs.
SOUTHPORT. Conn, Feb. o. 1875.
This town was thrown into intense excitement
yesterday by the story OF an attempt TO rob and
murder Colonel Burr Sherwood, man over eighty
years OF age, bachelor very wealthy and living
alone In his own house, about two miles north OF
the village. The circumstances OF the case are OF
such a character that the narration of them has
frightened many to 30 great q degree that
they cannot rest In peace at their homes
unless protected by extra bars and
locks; but these may have their minds quoted by
the assurance that the outlaws, two In number,
nave oeon arrested. For reasons OF policy their
names are here withheld.
The Colonel was sitting alone by his IRE on
Thursday night last when he was startled by q
loud knock al the door. Opening 1t he asked who
was there, and received in reply, "Mr. Gilman"
Having mad money transactions with Mr. Gilman,
editor OF the Southport Chronicle, the mention OF
his name threw the Colonel or MS guard
as 10 any fear OF danger, and as he
turned from the door to get q lamp,
two men walked in, closing the door after
them and locking 1t. They seized Mr.. Sherwood,
and placing their hands over his mouth and eyes
threw him backwards 10 the door and gagged him
by placing stick In his mouth, tying IL back OF
his neck With strings Tncy dl0 not succeed In
tying his hands, but demanded that he should
show them the receptacle where he kept his
money. For many years the Colonel has had no
laith IN banks as places OF safe deposit believing
his own house less liable TO attacks from robbers
and has mad from time 10 time large sums
Of money on hand. The robbers knew this
and hence their visit. The Colonel refused TO I'M
part any lnormation, when, with a hickory stuck
Tour leeJ long ne was struck on the mead by the
men, VINO urtner TIN catened TO murder him /! lie
lands benz free there e WAS onr sruaSe bus
he finally forced the men rom him, and, reaching
the door, opened 1t and rushed out, the scoundreis
a mr. N mi N. 10
pulled the gag rom his mouth and threw 1t over
fence close by, where 1t was found next day.
lie then cried for help and was heard
by two OF MS neighbors, Messrs. d. s. Buckley aud
d. H. sherwood, who came to his rescue. The
robbers lied before the arrival OF these gentle.
men. Tne Colonel was found In q dreadu con-
dltlon, the blood lowing from his head and the
wounds on his hands and body. TWO teeth We're
The Colonel recognized his ASSISTANTS ana gave
their names. They were yesterday arrested and
VIII he taken before magistrate tomorrow Tor
examination.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-02-10
MARRIAGES AND DEATHS.
MARRIED..

FROsT-KINGsLAND.-At Gencove, L. l., on Tues.
day, February ., by Rev. Jonn +. Middleton, JOHN
MOTT FROST to Miss MARY LOUISE KINGsLAND, both
OF GencOve, L. l.
New orleans papers please cop;.
LANE-SPAaROw.-On M0ncay, February s, at
the residence OF the BRIDES ather, by the Rev. Dr.
Terry, WILBUR +. LANE, NJ. D., to JESSIE f., Only
daughter O Jonn Sparrow.
Observation-Disclosures the residence OF
the brde's parents, on Thursday evening, Febru.
airy 4, by the lev. Bishop H. 5. Foster, OF Cncin-
nati MARY L. CORNELL ald CHARLES K LETTING.
WELL, both OF this city.
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SANITARY MATTERS.
The Board Of Health held its regular weekly
meeting yesterday. report to the following
eject was received from the inspectors sent TO
examine the sewer in Centre street.


meeting yesterday. report to the following
eject was received from the inspectors sent TO
examine the sewer in Centre street,
The site of this sewer is what once known as
marsh lands through when many streams OF wafer ran
having outlet into the ponl. Nhen the sewer was
descent 70 convey matter discharged therein With
sufficient velocity 70 tue main ewer IN Canal street
ouence the flowing therein Is always sluggis h
from which cause II Is subject to an accumulation
decomposing solid matter giving rise TO offensive and
qcleerlous gases which are conveyed by 81 tho
house drains INTO the dwellings the line stJeet,
The deposit referred 10 has also frequently caused The
10 fu with water lurinq heavy ranialls, which
instead Of beiug conveyed INTO the Canal street.
would back through The house drains and into the eel
lar nd also percoiae through the dciccuve ricl work
OF the Oh which the built 1t has set
ted IN many places forming traps tor the Of
which are constantly generating gaseous polsons that
seriously adect the health OF the adjoining houses.
OF he block which the Ciiy frson slocato to Worth
distance over 100 feet FROM the .here
Is at all times from OuT Incles 10 three eet OF
portions OF this sewer which mas no means discharge
except oy alton absorption the earth IL was
found from the foregoing causes an the allure OF this
sewer 10 adequately drain ihs dsrct that the cellars
were reguetfty hooded with water causing "A satura.
ton the ground ana an almost universal dampncss of
The buildings t. tne serious detriment OF the health
has 10 usud Keep the water from rising over 10
noors the floors having to be frequently taken up
tcsy Of Wardcn QUINN yOnr inspectors were enabled
make an examination OF the drainage 81 the CITY rrison
The surface OF the cellar udeI We nun building at thi,
that one could almost swim III IT. This condition was
entirely he street sewer aud the general deec
The i1liowins Is comparative statement Of case. OF
CONTAGIOUS diseases reported ut this bureau for the two
weeks ending February D, lsl5:-
Ian RI
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A SINGULAR DEATH.
from the Hudson Register

william Il. Dusenbury, prominent citizen CT
Haifmoon, Saratoga county, died on Tuesday.
About week before his death he was whiting
down an ola cork. In doing so his knife slipped
and made an lncison In the neshy part OF his
thumb. short time afterward he complained of
an unaccountable pain. This was SUCCEEDED by
numbncsS In the hand. alternating with eXcruciat.
ing pains. The unfortunate man rapidly grew
worse until his death occurred. The the ~ OF the
attending physician Is that the cork was lmpreg.
nateu with poison. and that the knife III passing
through conveyed enough INTO The wound to cause
death.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-02-10
BOARD OF EDUCATION

PROPOSALS FOR SUPPLIES FOR THE NAUTICAL
SHIP ST. MARY's.
Nessrs. wetmorc, Mathewson, Dowd, Seligman
and yermilye. the Committee on Nautical School
OF the Board, yesterday opened proposals for SUBJ
pines for the nautical school ship. The following
bids were received: From John s. Wilson & Co.,
furnishing $4,000 pounds OF bard bread, OF ofer.
ent qualities, rom &c per pound 20 sac. per
pound, pacSed IN barrels the barrels 10 oc charged
OF S5c cach; Edward Kearney Co., Tor supply
ing potatoes OF tue first quality az So 80 per bar
rel william Van Tassell. Tor supplying BEEF OF
the qualty and cut now used at ellc. per pound.
The committee awarded all the contracts as above
bid for.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-02-10
NEW JERSEY LEGISLATURE.

NEW YORK, Feb. 6, 1875.
Arizona weekly miner., 1875-04-09

MAIL MATyERs.-A dispatch which pub
 fish elsewhere, directed 10 Postmaster J. $. Giles, will culigbtea the reader to what has been done at Washington with reference to the Ari- zona mails. Che increased service to Santa Fc commences May list, and on the 10th of that month the California and Arizona Stage Co. will change tkeir roate from San Bernardno to Pres. colt, from the present line via Ehrenbcrg to that which takes in the Mohave mining country and crosses the Colorado at Hardyyillc We have no information to whether it embraces Green wood and the Sandy or not, but hope it does. What is to become of the Wickenburg aud Ehrenberg route has not yet transpired but it Is believed by those who have geod opportunities to know that the bvekboards will continse to run from here via Wiokesbsrg te Pbear, and that coaches will be p,s on the Mohavc route.
 The interests of Senators Stewart and JoRcs in the Sandy mines will be apt to insure the fullest service between that place and San Francisco, and of course We must share in the benefits thus arising, Prescott is the natural terminus of the line let it come from where it wiR,
 The Cajon Pass wil no doubt be the route for the present and until the Southern Pacific reaches Tahechepe Pass, when no doubt that will bc the point from which mails will come. Yavspai and Mohave sH natural allies and ought to be connected by a daily mail, and vet VIC are con- cernd, lest in making changes they cut us oil from communication southwsrd, which would be a calamity we could not we'll submit to without kicking.
Arizona weekly miner., 1875-04-09
MAIL MATTERS.
LETTER FROM THE POSTMASTER.

PRESCOTT, Arizona, April 8, 1875. EDITOR MISER:-The impression Is abroad that our California mail route is about to be changed via Hardyville, and I am constantly in- quired of by our people for information to the truth of the report. desire to say to the public that ii is probable the change will be made but it will not cut us of from communication with southern Arizona as some suppose. It is hoped that the present service via Wickenbug, will be continued. At all events, any changes that may be made will be made with view to the accom- odation of the public.
 We ask the people to be patient; assuring them that those whose duty it is to serve them will do the best they can and that Is all anybody do. Under instructions from the Department I will publish the Letter List" weekly, iu the MINER, so that our people in the mountains and valleys can know the contents of the office as we'll as the P. NJ. Yours truly,
 JAMES s. GILES, F. NJ.
Arizona weekly miner., 1875-04-09

ing last the people of the north side of the plaza were startled by loud, sharp report, aud rushed out to see war had actually begun. The cause of the alarm was soon asccrtained and all fears quieted Mir Lsmbcrtson, of Walnut Grove, was in his carriage in front of L. Bashford & Co., store and was doing something with needle gun which was accidentally discharged and bored a hole through the frame of a sash door and passed on, no one has yet discovered whither. Billy Rashford was standing in the store almost di- rectly in range of the shot, but says if he hit be Is not aware of it.
Arizona weekly miner., 1875-04-09

MORE MUsIc-The Sth Infantry Band again favored the city with some choice operatc pie ces on Saturday afternoon, but the wind being on a "tear," blew the sweet strains all down towards the north end of town SO we of the southern DOT tion were losers. John Raible says he will fur nish beer for the musicians when the wind is from the north and we of the south get benefit, if Rodenberg & Foster will do the same when 1t blows the other way and they get it all in the north. In the event of such an arrangement be- ing made we presume a calm day would entitle the Band to an offering from each, and if the wind blew from the east or west there would Do no beer coming.
Arizona weekly miner., 1875-04-09
VItLAGE COUNCIL.

APRIL G, 1S75. Couucil met at 7.3o o'clock P. M., pursuant to as,o,rnment Present-his honor the Mayor, and conncilmen Foster and Tompkins.
 Minutes of the last meeting read and approved. The following report from the committee on streets and alleys was read, adopted and ordered filed:
 REPORT oS STREETS AND ALLEYS AND THE BRIDGING OF GRANITE CREEK--Since the sub feet of the opening of streets and alleys has been brought to our notice, have taken particu- r mains to ascertain frst the necessity for it, as regards the public needs or convenience; second, what expense, if any, would have to be incurred. L find that no immediate necessity exists for operlng any more streets than are now open for the pubiic, and used as streets and highways, and no serious complaints arc reported of any incon- veniep,e to the public.
 H. Ifird that on the closest examination and enquiry that the opening of Goodwin street across Granite creek, will necessitate the payment of more money to one party, Mir. V. A. Stephens, than Is now in the village treasury; and other ex peuses tbat would thereby be incurred, would ne- cessitate the lepying of tax on the property holders of ;he tewn.
 lis true, certain parties have prosposed that,  in view of the .epcring of Goodwin street across GranlierreeK, they would build good bridge across said creek, which ls much desired by number of citizens, but considering the finances available and on hand, would recommend that the same be deferred, as least until next Fall. To at once enforce the order previously passed by you, would seriously inconvenience number of citizens, and to some 1t would be very injurious; therefore, due allowance to their heretofore en- loved rights should be made, while no individual privilege should be tolerated to the public in- jury L. A. LUXE, Mayor,
 and Chm Con. of the Whole The committe on water asked for and were granted farther time in which to report.
 At the request of James C. Otis, cxvillage re- corder, a committee of two-Mr Tompkins and the honorable Mayor-was appointed to investi- gate the accounts during his occupancy of the recorders office.
 The following bills were presented and allowed: Davis, Nee # Slmes, repairing music stand, SGOO. On motion of councilman Tompkins council adjourned subject to the call of the Mayor
Arizona weekly miner., 1875-04-09

WE have been a little tardy in acknowledging an addition to our kit of toilet articles presented by Mir Burmistcr, of l.. Bashford S Co. We read of youth who presented his lady love with a cake of soap accompanied by note begging her not to draw any inference thcrefrom. She in return presented him with fine toothed comb and hoped ke would not draw any inference. In this case it was neither soap nor comb but large and very handsome rosewood and gilt-tramed mirror. The only inference we can draw is that i; was intended as rejection on our beautiful form and features. If any of our friends are uu. able to see into what seems to us perfectly trans parent, it Is probably because we have set n up too Hioh for thsn,.
Arizona weekly miner., 1875-04-09

PAINFUL AND SERIOUS ACCIDEyT.-0u Sunday last as little of John Dixon, of Skull Valley, was attempting to catch stray horse with d rope and picket pin attached to him, ne met with a most shocking accident. It seems the little fel- low was in the act of detaining the horse by the rope when by some means t got wound around his leg and tho horse starting to run brought the pin in violent contact with his thigh, breaking the bone near the knee; after which it Is supposed the poor boy was dragged some distance and thrown in contract with rocks which broke the same bone in another place, as it was found on examination that his leg was broken twice above the knee.
 Dr. Kendall, who was called, set the shattered limb and at last accounts the little sufferer was doing as well as could be hoped for under the circumstances.
Arizona weekly miner., 1875-04-09

A CORRESPONDENT writes us from Oaks and Willows, April 9th, and says: "Soon after Mir. Dudley started with the Indians from Verde, Indians made their appearance in this part of Arizona. Signal smokes can be seen every day, and have no doubt, from signs found in every direction, that several hundred Apache -Mohaves are back in their old hunting ground. hardly think hostili- .ies will be commenced by them, yet they arc shy and wild. The removal is only on paper and not in reality"
Arizona weekly miner., 1875-04-09

ELSEWHERE we publish the report of Mayor Luke, Chairman of the Committee on Streets and Alleys, in which he takes the gronnd that thc public treasury is not sufficiently plethoric to engage in law suit with those occupying the streets, and that there are enough thoroughiares already open to enable people to go from place to place, words to that effect. In conversation with the Mayor we learned that it is his opinion that the city fathers ought to husband all the means at their command for the purpose of SUD- plying the town with water.
Arizona weekly miner., 1875-04-09

"The Winds their revels keep" or at least kept for two or three days, beginning Sunday and continuing until they brought upa hail storm on Tuesday morning, which, in turn, was suc- succeeded by snow that managed to cover the ground to the depth of two inches. Old Kabibi- noka, Mudgekews or some other wind-god yank- ed the sign down from over the MINER office door, on Monday night, whether for sport or in retaliation for our murmuring at his unearthly howilngs we shall probably never know until "the gathering of the nations in the land of the hereaf
Arizona weekly miner., 1875-04-09

TIE LETTER LIsT.-We commence with this issue to publish the list of letters remaining In the Prescott P. O., under an arrangement with Postmaster Giles to continue the same from week to week. Every Friday afternoon we shall print a complete list of all the letters ac- cumulating during the week and not taken out up 10 Thursday noon. So that people in the country who keep the run of the lists can tell as well by reading the MINER what is in the Post. office in the way of letters, as the P M himself.
Arizona weekly miner., 1875-04-09

THERE is q report in town that the Greenwood mill has met with an accident to her battery that compels her to shut down until they seud to California for a new set of shoes and dies, and a new supply of acids. Such troubles are very per perpexiug, and illustrate the great necessity that exists for the carly building of railroads into the country as forcibly as anything possibly can.
Arizona weekly miner., 1875-04-09

MR. L. A. STEVENS, one of our largest and most cnterprising farmers, is at present preparing to plant the several ranches formerly owned by J. W. Johnson, R. E. Harrington, and A. c. Will liamson, together with his own. on Willow creek Mir. s. proposes to plant between three and four hundred acres in corn and from fifty to one hun dred acres in grass.
Arizona weekly miner., 1875-04-09

BULIIoN.-Bily Bashford, day before yester- day, showed us bar of silver bullion from some mine on the Sandy, that looked like old times In Nevada and Owyhee. We did not learn its weight. He also exhibited a beautiful specimen of Vernon ore, all bespanged with gold, and a roasted sam- pie of Cougar rock with bubbles of silver liber- ally studded over the surface
Arizona weekly miner., 1875-04-09

FARMERS are preparing extensively for plant ing. We have heard considerable enquiring for seed potatoes and other products of the soil of late. Ed Peck, Jeff Davis and c. C. Bean. had their heads together the other day and we over heard a solemn VOW each 10 the others that he would Lave potatoe patch of his own.
Arizona weekly miner., 1875-04-09

MR. SHEcKLEs exhibited to us few specimens or gold bearing ore from the California lode, iu Bradshaw district, a few days ago. which only go to counrm an opinion already formed that there -pienty Of money in the ground but 1t takes money to get it out" If quarter of the capital being fooled away on inferior mises elsewhere could be induced to seek an investment in these
 rich ores Arizona would soon astouish She world.
Arizona weekly miner., 1875-04-09

SErrLER-Citizens of Prescos and all other citizens who may happen to Prescott will find the under. signed at the County reasurers office in the county building ready 10 take and receipt for all debts due fur subscription advertising. job printing etc. which became due him as proprietor of ARIZONA MINER previous to February 1, 1875. JOHN H. MARIeS.
 Prescott. Ariscua February IT, 1875. fel2 If
Arizona weekly miner., 1875-04-09

A As DoRBrE died in Skull Valley. April Ist ne was man quite advanced in years but we nave not bees able to learn his exact age nor his inaua's. Hs was a scotchmau, VIC believe, by kirtk
Arizona weekly miner., 1875-04-09

NEW Hor.E-Dr. Moellcr is having a very neat frame building erected on Granite street, near the Prescott House. which we learn will be for rent when completed
Arizona weekly miner., 1875-04-09

SrRING.--1f that gathering, in Harper's Weekly, consisting of buli-frog. sundry birds etc., with their mouths open yelling carol to Spring, had been in Prescott during the hail storm on Tuesday last they would have hccn sickly look ing party
Arizona weekly miner., 1875-04-09

ThE sew road to Verde, we are informed. will take in Ash Creek Station, and several soldiers will begin in few days to work on the portion between the Station and the Post.
Arizona weekly miner., 1875-04-09

BEN WEAVER sold coco pounds of corn which was loaded onto Bill Simmons train, on Satur- day, for Fredericks' mill, to be used as feed for the mules while transporting from the mine to the mill. Corn Is now selling at 3 cents with an upward tendency.
Arizona weekly miner., 1875-04-09
X man that will stand,
 With his cane in his hand, And strike every dog that he meets, Deserves to be thrashed, And have his nose mashed,
 And have his head punched in the stl

MR. BABcocK, who has been amalgamating at the Greenwood mill, has come in from tbst camp He says the mill started up without the ssary supply of chemicals, hence the stoppage and de lay until au outfit can be procured from San Fran cisco.
Arizona weekly miner., 1875-04-09

A. o. NoYEs has changed the name of Quartz Mountain saw-mfil to Pioneer saw-mfii. and has an advertisement. in the MINER setting forth what he proposes to do.
Arizona weekly miner., 1875-04-09

HUssEY arrived from Los Angeles on Wedncs- day, bringing six passengers. W. E. Haseltine, who comes from Cincinnati to take charge of w. M Buffum's books; Mir. Thompson, Geo. An Fat and brother from China, and two lady passen- rers
Arizona weekly miner., 1875-04-09

c. DAVIS, sometimes called "Jef" for short, went out day or two ago with live hog in a spring wagon. either intending to inaugura,e a summer campaign as manager of an animal show or bent on having pork in camp. The gruuter was very fat and the temptation to in dulge in "corn-dodger and sop' will doubtless decide the fate of the pig.