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Arizona weekly miner., 1875-04-30

NINISG.-Dud Moreland has returned from Castle Creek where he has been representing sev- eral interests on tie Black lead. He says it is a very large ledge and the specimens he brings with him speak for themselves. If they have plenty of such orc was shown us yesterday at C. r. Head & Co.'S store, 1t will not be necessary 10 look any further for fortune. The croppinss, specimens of which he brought, show the action of the atmosphere in marked degree. The rock which at the surface shows large proportion of silver sulphurets, Is glazed and has the appear ence of iron ore, but at depth of only ten feet has changed its appearance entirely and there oc- CUTS chloridzed and very much resembles some of the specimens We have seen from the Me Cracken mine. If the Black lead is not very rich in silver, the specimens shown us arc very de- ceitful
Arizona weekly miner., 1875-04-30

FROM Washington, of date April l3, we have telegrams on Texas and Pacific prospects which afford us somewhat new sensation even if the rumors are not based on truth The dispatches say that the managers of the Texas and Pacific contemplate change of programme before the meeting of the next Congress, which change will consist of the withdrawal of Col. Tom Scott and his associates from the corporation, and the cleo ton of southern democrats in their places This, in connection with the known almost unanimous and favorable sentiment of south ern representatives in Congress, is expected to insure the success of the bill to aid the construction of the road at next session. Col. Scott is said to approve this programme. Citizen.
Arizona weekly miner., 1875-04-30

THE OLD COPPER MINE, NEAR THE PLANET
 Some time since we published an account of the finding of an old Copper mine by Fred Mon- talvin and others near the Planet mine on Sandy, giving the names of parties who had evidently located it in 1866, as MT. Montalvin found nctice containing these names, in yeastpowder can in barrel at the mine, bearing date in that year. Joe g. Curtis writes us that he thinks he knows she mine, and that it was located in 1867 by Wadsworth, Burke and others who shipped several tons of the ore 10 Lightner G Knowles at Aubrey. which was pronounced low grade, dumped in the street and lies there still. Alter wards Col. Ripley, Hamilton and others reloca- ted it, saying that the first party had shipped the best iron there was in the mine and had thrown out the best copper. About this time copper went down in price. Ripley went to San Francisco, Hamilton to Los Angeles where he died of heart disease, and the mine was aban- doned This is probably solution of the mys- tery, and accounts for the tools, etc. found there
Arizona weekly miner., 1875-04-30

SCHOOL VACATIoS.-We have heard that the School Trustees have directed rest of three or four weeks for the pupils of Prescott Public School, immediately after Msy-day We have made some inquiry and ascertained from good authority that the custom in the best regulated schools East and West is to have tue School year divided somewhat as follows: Three terms of lS weeks each. The first term generally begins on the 2d Monday in September. At the end of l3 weeks they have vacation of one week. l3 weeks mere of school and two weeks vacation Another l3 weeks of school and the year ends with vacation of 10 weeks, lasting through July and August. This division of time seems to be about as good as could be desired. Twenty-fi weeks at a stretch for children to bend themselves to study is an unreasonable requirement.. Those who have made the education of tue young life study are unanimously in favor of giving the little fellows an occasional rest Rest is not only con- ducive to the health of the pupil bui sharpens the intellect and encourages them 10 take hold of their studies with renewed vigor. Thirty-nine weeks in the year is about all the strain the juve- nile mind can stand and thrive on it.
Arizona weekly miner., 1875-04-30

SINCE the adjournment of Congress, Gov ernor Mccormick has been applying himself for the benefit of this Territory, as has been usual with him between sessions, but par ticularly of late to the procurement of mail service between San Bernardino and Prescott via Mohave, and for increased service between Prescott and Santa Fe Both these points he has made, as announced by telegraph. He was at last accounts working hard to get ser vice put on the new route from Tucson via Tres Alamos, Grant, Goodwin and Pueblo Viejo to Clifton, and on March F, he writes that be expected he would soon succeed in getting proposals issued for bids to perform the service -[Ctizen.
Arizona weekly miner., 1875-04-30

LOG. F.-Tbe Independent Order oi ood Fellows celebrated tbe 56th anniversary oi 'ne introduction of the Order into the United States, on Monday evening last, at their hail, corner of Montezuma and Curly streets. Being an "out' sidcr," We accepted an invitation to be present, with some mIsgivings as to what kind of an or deal they might put fellow through. We found inc outer door wide open, however, and walked in with as little ceremony as if it had been a meeting of ibe city council, which it somewhat re,elnbled, in this. that the Mayor was ou the floor making speech, He gave quite an inter- estins account Of tue rise, progress and mission of Odd Fellowship aoth in this country and Eu- rope. Others made short speeches, chiefly rela- ton of personal experiences which partook, to some extent. of the love feast. Several ladies were present who evidently enjoyed the enler- tainpent, as did all in attcdance. The exercises closed about 10 o'clock by singing "an ode to our flag"
Arizona weekly miner., 1875-04-30

The Jewish Messenger thus fixes the su- preme period of a mans life. From forty to sixty a man who has properly regulated him. self may be considered as in the prime of life Ills natural strength of constitution renders him almost impervious to the attacks of dis ease, and experience has given his judgment The soundness of almost infalliblity His mind is resolute, firm and equal; all his func- tions are in the highest order, he assumes the mastery over business; builds up con- petence on the foundation he has laid in early manhood, and passes through a period of life that is attended by very many gratifi- cations.
Arizona weekly miner., 1875-04-30
MINING MATTERS.

PRESCOTT, A. T., April 28, 1875.
 EDITOR MINER Knowing that you and your readers are always glad to hear reliable mining news, with pleasure will tell you of . visit made recently Cover on the Has sayampa." In company with Messrs. Kent, Johnson, Beed and several other "honest miners" started for the General Crook mine. We went by Noyes' old saw-mill, where we saw several men busy preparing to move the mill nearer to town. The quartz mill is at this place and is about to commence work on ore from some of the surrounding mines.
 After passing the time O day with "the bsys," we wended our way over the new wagon road to Fredrick's quartz-mill, on the Hassayampa. This mill was in full blast working ore from the celebrated Senator mine, which is about one and half or two miles from the mill. Bill Simmonds' pack train is freighting the ore, and about 15 or 20 tons day are brought down for crushing, and now there is handsome dump pile of it right at the mill. There are also over 650 tons on the dump at the mine. There are two shafts down over 66 feet, which are cen nected by tunnel The mine improves as they sink on it, and Mir. Frederick informed us he had enough ore in sight to run his mill for long time. Until recently this mill has been run by water-power, but now it is "steam-po which runs the machine"
 Taking the trail at this point, we started down the llassayampa, to Maple Gulch, pass ed over the divide, and struck the East branch of the Hassayampa, where Crook City is located. Crook is "city of manifi- cent distances" there being about fourteen miners cabins scattered for over O mile up and down the creek. We counted l3 arras- tras between Crook City and Kent $ McHen- ry's water-wheel; several of these are doing good work on ore from the Crook, Earnings and other mines in Hassayampa mining dis trict. Mir. Banning showed us a cleanup of gold, amounting to nearly $l,000 which he had extracted from % tons of ore.
 THE GENERAL CROOK MINE.
 HIS pIopeTty iS OWueu US seNeTai COlilpd- nies. The ledge is tracable for several thou sand feet Messrs. Johnson and Kent took me over to see their respective claims. On each claim there are several shafts and cuts, showing the mine to good advantage. There are l20 tons of good milling ore on the Kent & McHenry claim, and on Johnson & Co.'s dunp there are about loo tons. suppose there are 50 miners working at these mines and the arrastras. Johnson & Co. have & five stamp mill on the way from San Francisco, which was shipped on the l7th inst. They struch rich body of ore on their claim the day was visiting there.
 The owners of this most valuable property are we'll pleased with their mine, and we'll they may be, for it is paying them handsome ly. an informed that capitalists from San Francisco will soon be here to inspect these and other rich mines ill our section.
 Yours truly, BoN DIABLo.
Arizona weekly miner., 1875-04-30

SHERIFF BOWERS brought up two Mexicans from lower Verde, on "Wednesday evening, named Jesus Eredia and Manuel Abellis, charged with the murder of Gregorio Erenia on last Friday night. We have dispatch from Verde giving the facts in detail, the main features of which are that they had Mexican wedding, the deceas- ed threw stone at one of the guests, cutting him in the head; two others pursued him with a spade out into the dark, and afterwards the man was found dead near the house in the direction in which they chased him. An examination was had before Justice Cartier yesterday and the two, Jesus Eredia, (known as Cross-eyed Jesus), and Manuel Abellis were held to answer before the grand Jury to a charge of murder
Arizona weekly miner., 1875-04-30

Gov. SAFPoRD VISITS THE PUBLIC SCHOOL On Friday afternoon of last week, the Governor, Mir. Fosburg, Adjutant-General of the Territory, Mayor Luke and quite number of ladies and gentlemen besides, visited the public school to witness the regular Friday afternoon exercises, which consist of readings, rescitatons, dialogues, singing aud exercises on the blackboard all of which were very credtable, both to teacher and pupils, and evinced to us who have watched the progress of the school for several months, a very marked improvement in every department of study in which they are engaged. After the ex- ercises closed the Governor addressed the school at some length, and must have convinced the scholars, if they had any doubt before, that the inscription on the blackboard. Welcome to our Governor, the Friend of the Public Schools" was just and merited tribute.
 The Governor reviewed the history and pro. gross of schools in Arizona from the time when there were Lone up to the present gave an en- couraging account of what has been done else where, but evidently felt that this was the cham pion, though he hardly dared 10 say, because, you know, 1t wouldn't be right to go away from home and acknowledge that Prescott had better school than Tucson, because if he had we should have said so in tle MINER, and when he returned to his home the little fellows down there would have made it warm for him; don't you see!
 The Governor, by virtue of his office, is Terri torial Superintendent of Public Schools which requires him to visit every public school in the Territory once year. and he is now on his annu- al round visiting all the counties and looking af. ter their school interests.
Arizona weekly miner., 1875-04-30
Miss AprL ABprErA has been chosen Crown

Miss ADEL ABBIETA has been chosen Crown bearer; Miss Nellie Banghart, Sceptre-bearer; and Miss Faustine Jackson, Queen of Zephyrs. Six Maids of Honor and ten Flower Girls arc also chosen. Miss Ida Burnett will read the May Queen. and Orrick Jackson officiate as Prime Minister. Twelve brave Knights will serve as guard to the royal retinue, and everybody is eX- pected to have splendid time tomorrow at the May-day Festival.
 The older folks will finish the day by dance al the courthouse, where all good people are ex- pccted 10 attend, and grand time anticipated.
Arizona weekly miner., 1875-04-30

MAIL TO WIcKESBURG VIA BgADsHA w-Parties living along the line of this route have complain ed to us that the carrier not travelling by the points designated in ike contract. We made en- quiry al the poslofiee and foand that the snows had driven him of the regular line during the winter and obliged him 10 travel by another route, but now and hereafter the regular road as laid down in the schedule will be strictly adhered to-. Leaving Wickenburg, the mail should pass Wal nut Grove, Bradshaw, Bully Bueno, Hassayampa and Quartz Mountain Saw Mill to Prescott
Arizona weekly miner., 1875-04-30

THERE is report here that Agent Roberts, whom the Indian Commissioners reported "un- der cloud,' has returned to Camp Apache. What for, Is not stated; probably 10 settle up some of his old affairs, for surely after what has transpired with him and his agency he will not be returned with authority to act as Agent again. There seems to be sufficient testimony of his grossly immoral conduct, to say nothing of his mismanagement, to forever let him out both of office and the association and confidence of de- cent people.
Arizona weekly miner., 1875-04-30

RACE TRAcK.-Thos. Saunders has uuderta- ken to put the Race Track, in Miller's field, in order for racing tor $500, and has gone right to work at 1t. The racing public may depend on good job and peed not be afraid 10 trot out their best stock. The times and conditions of the first races over this track will bc duly announced in the MINER in time for the owners of fast stock 10 be ready
Arizona weekly miner., 1875-04-30

ARRIVALS AND DEPARTURES BY C. & A. STAGE Co.-Ayrirais April 27th-J. A. Tonner, NJ. D., Tyson's We'll; A. Wormser, Phoenix; w. H. Thompson, Wickenburg. April 29th-Mrs. Hill and four children, San Bernardino; L. Huston, Ehrenberg; James Stewart, Hardyville; J. w. Leonard, Mineral Park
 Departures: April 23d-R. S. Thomas and J. W. Evans, Wickenburg. April 27th-Oscar Winters, Camp Mcdowell.
Arizona weekly miner., 1875-04-30

SIpE-wALks.-Jno, Jackson has laid a splendid sidewalk in front of his store. And Jackson & Thompkns' saloon has a similar improvement The "rocky road" at Cheap Johns is a nuisance that should be abated. What such giants causeway was ever made for is mystery. There is nothing connected with the old ruins of the Aztecs half so ridiculous
Arizona weekly miner., 1875-04-30

MILLER BROS. started out l6 teams for Verde yesterday morning, where they will load for the 9th Cavalry, and start Monday or Tuesday for Santa Fe. sam Miller goes with the outfit and will superintend it himself At Santa Fe he will meet the 6h Cavalry and accompany it as trans portaton train to this place. He will probably be gone until about the 4th of July. They will be under command of of Col. Mason.
Arizona weekly miner., 1875-04-30

A CLEAN UP.-Dock Bowen, with his two horse wagon, has cleaned up the plaza very nice ly and it now looks beautiful in it's garb of green weeds. The property owners employed him to do it. All the streets and alleys and back yards of the town, that are not already renovated, ought 10 be served in the same way. It is a shame and a disgrace to have so much filth scattered about the town, besides being dangerous on account of fire and unhealthy
Arizona weekly miner., 1875-04-30

GREEN TREEs.-The cottonwoods and willows aleng Granite creek, which have, all along, look cd SO dry and dead, have suddenly sprung into newness of life, and within a few days have as sumed sn entirely different garb. They TOW look ss fresh and green almost as a Los Angeles or ange grove
Arizona weekly miner., 1875-04-30

A. II. BEETLES, of Wickcaburg father of Pee ples' Valley, and well known pioneer has been in town during the week and called at the MINER office. We are always pleased to make the ac- quaintanee of representative men like Mir. Pee pies. What one learns from such 6 source with reference to tue country, has more genuine ring to il than the guesswork of those who, like our selves, have but recently arrived in Arizona.
Arizona weekly miner., 1875-04-30

SHERIFF BOWERS paid over to the County Treasurer on Wednesday last the sum of s76l, licenses collected for the month of April. This is the largest collection made of licenses in any one month previous in this county.
Arizona weekly miner., 1875-04-30

WALNUT GRovE.-Dud Moreland informs us that wheat and barley are looking very finely in Walnut Grove, and that the farmers are busy planting corn, but the frost has killed all the fruit. This Is great misfortune, as there are several very fine orchards in that Valley which would have supplied Prescott with an abundance of peaches in the season and been quite a source of profit 10 the owners
Arizona weekly miner., 1875-04-30

turned on Sunday from their annual visit to San Francisco. They have bought large stocks of goods for this market which are on the way and will begin to arrive within the next thirty days.
Arizona weekly miner., 1875-04-30

REV. D. B. WRIGHT has returned from the Salt River Camp-meetng and will hold service al Il o'clock Sunday.
Arizona weekly miner., 1875-04-30

Gov. SAFFoRD and Mir. Voshurg left here on Monday for Mohave, to be gone some weeks, when they will return here on their way to Tue son. The Governor expects to meet Senator Stewart either at Cerbat or Sandy, and the Sena- tor will probably return with him to Bradshaw. This is only supposition of ours but there are some grounds for it.
Arizona weekly miner., 1875-04-30

HAIL cattered on the roof yesterday equal to the artificial storms they get up to illustrate the panorama of trip up the British Channel, and covered the ground twice during the day aterna- ting with rain, sunshine and cloudy weather One would be quite safe in pronouncing the weather changcahe.
Arizona weekly miner., 1875-04-30

ARRivED.-Chas. Austin arrived here on Tues. day evening with a passenger wagon from Cali iorn'a, bringing seven passengers, among whom were Fred Williams, l. R. Prather, Chas. O'Neil and D. Lewis
Arizona weekly miner., 1875-04-30

HE CROOK MLL-Mr. Buffum informs us that toe mill for Johnson & Co, of Gen. Crook mine, is shipped by way of the Gulf of Califor- ma, and will, in all probability, be here by the first Of June.
Arizona weekly miner., 1875-04-30

MOVEMENTS oS MAY-pAr.-Children meet at tbe Courthouse at 10 A. M., where conveyauces will come to take them to the grounds, and the exercises will take place as directed by the Mar shal.
Arizona weekly miner., 1875-04-30

MR. AND MRS. ALLEN, formerly of Portland, Oregon, but more recently from San Francisco, have come to make the.. home In Prescott. Mir Allen Is a partner with Jack Hil the brick layer, and said to be one of the best workmen on the Coast. Such acquisitions MT. and Mrs. Allen are valuable to any community and we are glad to see them come
Arizona weekly miner., 1875-04-30

NJ. WoRMsER, of PhGnix, has been in Pres colt several days. He is a healthy speeimen-a sort of type it were of the fatness of the land he nhabits, and has the reputation of being a shrewd and thrifty business man.
Arizona weekly miner., 1875-04-30

GRAND vocal and instrumental concert, by the Prescott Amateurs, is in contemplation, and will probably take place within the next ten days, either at the court house or church.
Arizona weekly miner., 1875-04-30

THUNDER sHowER.-Yesterday brought us the first thunder shower of the season, which, though light one gave an air of freshness to the face of nature.
Arizona weekly miner., 1875-04-30

A literary lady, who hoped to become the mother of a son, thus philosophically con- soes herself for her disappointment
 "Ah, wel 'Tis over! Should not resign
 My weaker will 10 fite's imperious shalls 'Tis not boy-yet such as 'tis, 'ts mine
 Then let me thankful murmur, Cest e-gal l'
Arizona weekly miner., 1875-04-30

CURTIS saw-mill is in Skull valley, and will be ID place in few days, on Granite creek, above George Lounts.
Arizona weekly miner., 1875-04-30

QUE friends, Theodore Boggs and J. NJ. Rob- erts, We understand arc erecting some kind of a furnace at Boggs' ranch, whether to smet copper or silver or both we have not learned. IL is certain that they have ledge of almost pure copper down there, at anyrate the specimens sent us have been nearly pure, and it was NIT. Boggs' belief when We saw him last that there were good smetiug silver ores in the yicin- ity. We hope they may succeed in their enter prise
Arizona weekly miner., 1875-04-30

NOTICE of the appoin tment of c. F. Mitchell ns Deputy Sheriff is unavoidably crouded out.
Arizona weekly miner., 1875-04-30

THE Treasurer advertses to pay Warrants, as will be seen by reference.
Arizona weekly miner., 1875-04-30
Local InteIIigen e.
Church Notice.

Reverend Mir. Wright wn preach in the Court room every Sunday II A. N. until further houce- "uNS school immediately sffer service.
Arizona weekly miner., 1875-04-30

The pole that many theories are hung m the North Pole.
Arizona weekly miner., 1875-04-30

MAT-DAr CoMnIrTEE.-At a Reeling held at the Sazerac, on Tuesday evening, Louis St. James, G. w. Curtis, Thos. Whitehead, Joe Knott and Frank Murray were elected to act as Commit tee to select and have tine grounds prepared fer the May Party, and to direct the expenditure of tue funds raised at the election of May Queen, on Saturday. T.J. Butler vas elected Treasurer of tLe fund, and directed to pay out of it to J. L. Fisher s95 for a Melodian, bought at auction by FranK Murray, for the use of the Public School.
Arizona weekly miner., 1875-04-30

A bow that is much prized by the fair .Ones the elbow.
Arizona weekly miner., 1875-04-30

Arnstone Paul Moore. ] Brakewood John . Ma.coihe' Jonn Baker Capt Harry 1 MrLerfan, an mos Cross Mrs Lizzie -S Curtin, John Perry, Alfred n..-: WA Peters. George 3 Dougherty. Hugh D Quinn, Patrick Floyd, James O Smith. Frank yyo,a-, r,h.. "a Sanborn, Frank Hall, Chas s'o'i 5"srpn Kelly, James - c.-. Lamb. Nellie xy;.., , Lei hfou N. yc p wo Morrison, c W Watkins. James
 SPANISH LETTERS. Pancha. Grife Esiqua. Cercas Persoes calling fer the above letters will please say "Adverfised, !" and give date of list
 JAMES $. GILES P.M.
Arizona weekly miner., 1875-04-30
List of Letters

REMAINING IN THE POSToFFICE AT PRESCOTT Ar.zona- for the week ending April %. ls75.
Arizona weekly miner., 1875-04-30
Best Known FIux.

THE MALTEHA MINING COMPANY IS PRE- pared furnish the Best Known Flux in quantities of five to thousand tuns to Quartz Mills Miners ar any who apply. Address, WARREN E. DAY,
 fee2ef Camp Verde
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