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Arizona weekly miner., 1875-07-02
THE LATEST, THE BIGGEST IND THE
 RICHEST.

Some years ago while Ed. Peck was acting as guide for the military, he discovered a monster quartz ledge about 2 miles east of the head waters of War Eagle Creek, in the direction of Bradshaw Mountain. but finding but little gold in the rock, and being unac- quainted with the characteristics of silver bearing ores, he paid but little attention to it, until recently when he became convinced recent rich discoveries in silver, and deter mined to investigate it more thoroughly He accordingly took with him C. C. Bean, Wm. Cole and T. N. Alexander and revisited it last week and ascertained the vein to be from 50 to 12j feet in width, and by assay of some fifty samples taken from various parts of the lode to contain an actual working value of from $40 to $50 in silver, besides a fair percentage in gold. Satisfied that they had good thing in the mine, they began to prospect for water, timber, etc. and, becom- ing thirsty, Peck went to a spring or brook to drink, and after satisfying his thirst sat down to rest and refresh himself, when his eye rested on large piece of rich silver float near the bed of the little stream, this he examined and becoming satisfied of its ex- traordinary richness, directed his vision up the stream with view to ascertain the source from whence it came, and 10 his as tonishment, there in plain view, cropping out in bold relief on the side of the mountain stood the ledge, not so wide as the Wallace, but
 RICHER BY THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS TO THE
 TON.
 They had not time to ascertain the exact width of this new find, but we are assured by MT. Cole that it is no mean rival of either the Tiger or the McCrackin in size, and will discount either in richness. They brought in hundred pounds or more of the ore which assays away up into the thou sands. In fact, it is not necessary to assay it at all. Even the unpracticed eye of the novice in silver mining must be dull indeed not to recognize in this ore the genuine horn silver permeating the whole mass, besides chlorides all over and through it in every di- rection. Some of the specimens that have been exposed to the atmosphere for ages are oxidized to such degree that the silver is nearly all in that state, leaving the residue of rock full of cells like honey comb, thus giving very good idea of the proportion of metal to that of rock according to bulk. If these gentlemen are not esregiousy mis,a- ken as to the extent of their discovery they have certainly found mine that will make them all rich, which God prosper.
Arizona weekly miner., 1875-07-02

SLAUGHTER oy INSeCESTs-During the prepa- ration for removing. Whitehead's restaurant last week, something over one hundred rodents were inhumaDly put to death. Many were torn by savage dogs, others beaten with clubs and tor tured in various ways, and all for no other req son than that they had established their Camp in an old sewer where they had hoped 10 pass their lives in peace and have safe retreat from predatory cats and terriers. Such is the fate of rats as well as men, when we think our greatness still aspiring, there comes a frost, etc,and then We fall like autumn leaves.
Arizona weekly miner., 1875-07-02

SHIPPING ORE-Thc Silver Belt Company have begun to ship ore to San Francisco. Some six tons arc now being sacked and will be followed up by other shipments as fast as possible until 100 tons have been sent away when they propose to make a sale, afler which they will know just what they can do. The owners of the Peck are also preparing to make a shipment.
Arizona weekly miner., 1875-07-02

TIE Nill fer the Crook mine landed safely at its destination last week. without the slightest ac- cdent or delay, and will soon be set up and put to work.
 What with crushing and shipping ores, we hope to sec more money and better times soon. In the meanirte, those who come from abroad would de well 10 bring enough money with them to de- relop mines for themselves There are hundreds of small leads that caE te handled with a little money, say few thousands each. There are enough here now without money. Our mines are not such that labor alone will develop and make profitable, The Crook mill is good example for q starter, and we hope to see the others follow it.
Arizona weekly miner., 1875-07-02

RACES The following horses are entered :or the Sweepstakes Race to be run tomorrow ou the Track of the Prescott Jocky Club, at p. m.: Thorn's Bay Jim," Hammond's Dixie" l.. D. Miller's Daisy Dean," and black mare "Last Chance" This will bc exciting race, and great interest seems manifested. Admission on the track will be obtained by Ticket, at the rate of 50 cents per head. Pools will be sold this evening at the Cabinet.
Arizona weekly miner., 1875-07-02

MINING prospects in Yavapai county look better than at any time since We have known 1t, and we are assured by old settlers that the exhi- biiion of ore from the late discoveries is alto gether more fattcring than anything hitherto brought in. There seems to be better feeling and inclination among miners to try to do some thing with their ores than heretofore. Some pret- tv heavy shipments of smelling ore will soon De sent away, and the mills and arrastras arc doing their best
Arizona weekly miner., 1875-07-02

TIE 4TH IN WILLIAMsoS VALLEr.-George Walker, one of the Committee of Arrangements, Informs us that there will be free dinner given at tue Grove in the upper end of Williamson Valley. on Monday, July 9th, commencing a' PM There will probably he a ball somewhere in the Valley in the evening, of which due mo- tice will be given at at the grounds. The pub lie of Prescott and surrounding country are invi- ted to he rresent and assist in the Celebration.
Arizona weekly miner., 1875-07-02

GONE TO CALIFoRNIA.-Our friend, J. NJ. Rob erts, started "Wednesday morning, on . trip to his home in Sorama county, California, on busi- ness connected with his ranch near Donohuc. Before leaving he bought mine called the Bull ger. from Mir. Poland, on Lynx creek, and will return and begin work on il in about six weeks. He had not made up his mind when he went away whether to bring out machinery with him or await more thorough development before go- ins 10 great expense.
Arizona weekly miner., 1875-07-02

RussEr arrived from Los Angeles on Tuesday with two stages loaded with passengers, baggage and fruit The passengers were John King Judge A. c. Swift, NJ. Barnett, - Beatty, Dickie Nessick and Willie Beatty. The fruit was prin- eipally oranges and Lemons from Los Angeles or chards
Arizona weekly miner., 1875-07-02

ARRIVALS AND DEPARTURES BY c. S A. STAGE Co-Arripais July Ist-Miss Williams, San Bcrnardlno.
 Ispdrtmss: June -Chinaman, San Der s.scino; June 30th-Thos. Moore, Beale Spring; ", "@- Hunt, willowt; J. NJ. Roberts and Jas. oHars, Los Angeles.
Arizona weekly miner., 1875-07-02

"LApIEs who have distinguished themselves in Arizona. is the title of an article handed us by Rev G A. Rceder. and which we are obliged to lei go over until next week. The ladies wil'' no doubt look anxiously for it as do the pupils oi Mir Sherman's school to see who has received the most credit marks during the month.
Arizona weekly miner., 1875-07-02

PAKpeNEp.-The Sheriff yesterday received from Gov. SafIord conditional pardon for Pat rick Flynn, sentenced to cIght years in Terriio- rial prison, for an attempt to commit murder The conditions are that he shall leave Arizona immediately, never to return. He has been con- fined sometime iu Prescott jail. If found in the Territory hereafter he will be taken 10 Yuma to serve out his time.
Arizona weekly miner., 1875-07-02

No Go.-Last week we announced, premature ly, as it now seems. the departure of party of cinuabar sharps for the scene of the new discove- ries on the Verde. Our authority was one of ihe party who had his outfit complete and bid us farewell with promise to bringa good sample of the ore for inspection. Something must have interfered to dctain them, see they are still here.
Arizona weekly miner., 1875-07-02

Too LATE AeArS-A letter from Aubrey and another from Cerbat came by yesterdays maii too late for this issue, will appear in the next.
 Stein has bought an extension of the Hackoer- " mine for sl, 200, and E. NJ. Smith has mill on the way to work the original
Arizona weekly miner., 1875-07-02

BALL AT THE CoCRTHoUsE.-Inyitation are out for an Anniversary Ball at the Courthouse in Prescott on Monday evening, July 5th Tickets s, including supper at Whtehead's restaurant. Silsby's String Band is engaged and happy time is anticiDated
Arizona weekly miner., 1875-07-02

Remember the meeting under the pines on the Plaza on Sunday afternoon. It will be strictly moral, and every man, woman and child in Pres colt and vicinity is cordially invited to be there and take part in the exercises.
Arizona weekly miner., 1875-07-02

Mark Twain says that with the poor whites along the Mississippi "chills are a merciful provision of all-wise Providence to enable them to take exercise without exer- tion."
Arizona weekly miner., 1875-07-02

The Days Doings, flash paper pub lished in New York, contains a charicature picture and facetious account of supposed surprise party in Prescott in May last, in which the surprisers were the worst sur prised.
Arizona weekly miner., 1875-07-02

"How is your husband, dear2' asked one lady of another. Oh, he IS m a very oad state,n was the reply. "And pray what kind of state is be in 2" persisted the other Tn State prisonn
Arizona weekly miner., 1875-07-02

JUDGE A. C. SWIFT, old acquaintance of ours experienced both in law and in mining mat ters, arrived here on Tuesday and will become d permanent resident if he concludes on investiga- ton of the outlook that prospects will warrant it.
Arizona weekly miner., 1875-07-02

iNPRovEMENrs.-Mr. Donihue is building new blacksmith shop on the West side of Gran he Creek below the Gurley street crossing, and 'ohn Hartln has the frame already up for anoth- CT directly opposite on the South side of the street '
Arizona weekly miner., 1875-07-02

THE Postmaster General has hit upon a very effective way of bursting lottery bubbles before any ore loses money on them. He in structs the postmaster in the city where the lottery is drawn not to pay the manager any money order or deliver to him any registered letter that may be sent to him.
Arizona weekly miner., 1875-07-02

RECOVERING. - Col. Evans, whose leg was broken some time since by being thrown from buggy, is rapidly recovering under the skilliul treatment of Drs. Magrudcr and Lippencott,
Arizona weekly miner., 1875-07-02

J. G. Campbell has go. corner on ox-bows. We should judge from the size of the pile that be had bankrupted San Francisco of all tic goods in that line.
Arizona weekly miner., 1875-07-02

GooDs RECEIVED DURING THE WEEK.-By Lafaycit Nash's teams, 16,300 pounds gen. mer for J. G. Campbell. By Chas. Culen's team, 5000 pounds gen. mcr. for C. r. Head &Co., and TO pounds gen. mer. for l.. BashiOrd X Co.
Arizona weekly miner., 1875-07-02

Gen. Kauiz and wife, with other ladies and off cers of Fort Whipple, pc-nic-ing on Biz Bug, and visiting with the Hitchcock family. They will probably spend the 4th in that delightful rural retreat.
Arizona weekly miner., 1875-07-02

\ NEGRO eXpounding the Bcecher scandal said he believed Mir. Beecher was innocent, but yet he was afraid that when Beech CT wrote the ragged edge letter he was himself under the delusion that he was guilty.
Arizona weekly miner., 1875-07-02

JOHN MooN broke an axle three miles out o town, on "Wednesday, and has been delayed sev eral days in getting in with a load from Ehren berg.
Arizona weekly miner., 1875-07-02

THERE was shipped from Eureka, Nev., on the 7th ultimo one hundred and twenty-one thousand five hundred pounds of bullion.
Arizona weekly miner., 1875-07-02

Hill tS Allen are rushing the foundation of L. BashfOrd & Co.'S new brick atore. It is laid broad and deep, and made to stand even the giant tread of an earthquake
Arizona weekly miner., 1875-07-02

FmEPRcor CELLAR.-Kclly X Stephens have just completed large and splendid cellar in tbc rear of their store. Brick front, iron door, dirt roof, etc.
Arizona weekly miner., 1875-07-02

MINE SoLD.--Kent and McHenry have sold their interest in the Crook mine to some Ger mans for Sl0,000 The deed was recorded this wepk
Arizona weekly miner., 1875-07-02

Persons calling fer the above letters VIII please say JAMES S. GILES, P. M.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1875-10-15

II IS impossible for an American
journalist to contemplate the issues Of
the New York Hcr0l9 Of the eleventh
and twelfth without feeling of pride
that the conductors Of that great paper
secured for the profession the honor of
henry N. Stsuley's exploration of
Africa. The possibilities Of modern
Journalism have never been and
could not oe better exemplifed
than by the work which Mr.. Stanley
hos already accomplished in reaching
and circunnavigating the Victoria
Nyanzs, ana giving to the world at
large, through the London Telegraph,
rs well as the New York Herald, the
results, in two LISTERS, unsurpassed by
anything We have bad from any other
African explorer, and accompanied by
5 map which, compared with the best
we have yc. sean published, is good
evidence not only Of Mr.. Stanley's in-
dustTy, but his ability to accomplish in
an Intelligent # not a scientific manner
the mission iEtiusteI ID him by Mr..
Levy and Mr.. Bennett. For ourselves,
We confess our pride in this achieve
ment, and thank the litor OF the Her
cld foT an eIterpri.e that reflects the
highest credit upon American journal
ism. 1t does seem as il the United
states was destined to repay ART
ca for all her sorrows by re-
newing the interest Of the civilized
world in land Ct yet untold wonders
and maintaining thatinterest until the
slave trade stall be utterly abolished
and christianity shall send its flOcd-tide
Of humanity to rescue the now be-
nighted ueg;o from the darkness of a
long, long nigat Of bsIbsrism. Colonel
Long, Of MasylaHd, in the service OF the
Ehed.ve, Snd Henry NJ. Stanley, Of
Alabams, in the service of the New
York Hero}d, are the latest, ss they are
among the best, judged by resulss, Of
African explorers. The south is proud
80 flapt
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1875-10-15

that the reports published IN the Chicago
Inter Ocean concerning the troubles between
character. The gentleman says that for tev-
eTal months past large quantities OF cotton
have been taken daily from the fields OF the
y nter by bad characters, principally nee
grOes. The cotton is sold by The thieves to
small de-lers al less than It's value, and they,
by selllDg under ths market prices, have been
getu Eg wealthy. All the n Snters have suf-
feEed more or less by this system Of stealing,
and some lmOst broken up by the continued
disappearance Of cotton. Identification IS
impossible. as al raw cotton looks alike, and
OF course cannot De recognized even in cases
where il IS supposed 10 have been recovered.
To prevent this system OF stealing the planters
organized patrols and in this way protected
their interests. Among tue negroes suspected
OF connection with the cotton thieves was one
who rented gin from A. +. Merrill, the gen.
tleman who, the Inter ocean special says, has
aFpealed to GOVernor A mes - suppress MOD,
law AT NalcheZ. The gentleman interviewed
is an acquaintance and particular friend OF
MeTTlllS, and says the latter. IS appeal 10 AlneS
has pIOUsDIy been caused by misapprenen-
sion, He thinks tue patrol marched 10
MeIrillS house 10 procure assistance in bring
ing the cOJIOn-takerS to Justice, especially one
who operated the gin. Merrill, Knowing MIN
self to be a Republican and friend OF PreSl-
dent Grant, feared an attack was medltated
and telegraphed for sid before learning TO the
contrary. such is the statement of gentle
man interviewed, who is a citizen of Natchez
aud associated with Merrill when at home.
he also thinks that in case any disturbances
have occurred they were the result OF a desire
to avpIehend the cOtton.tskers ant1n no way
eau el by politics, as Merrill has always been
on the most excellent terms with the people
around Natchez. Our informant cannot i'm
aginC why the mob would first attack him.
The ShOOfistS OF VicksburG.
NICKsBUR9, October 14.-The pre-
hmin2ry exam nation OF the parties arrested
Jest Tday, supposed to he concerned in the
shoot . z affair of the night before, was post
p0ncd Until next Wednesday night.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1875-10-15
OFFICIAL THEFT.
The Negro Radical Chancery Court
Clerk. of COIfaX County, Mississippi,
EmbezzIes SSs53-He Admits
His Guilt.


Toe West Point (Miss.) advertiser h as
the following, which AmeS will doubtless
enjoy: "A report of the treasurer of COlfax
county was not made at the last meeting of
the board 1I supervisors. AT the ses sion this
week a committee OF citizens waited upon the
board and demanded a report from the treas
urer. The report was forthcoming, and was
read until the account of the courthouse and
Jail warrants was reached: this account
showed that there were eight thousand eight
hundred and rifty-thres dollars in warrants
on hand. An exhibit OF these was demanded
when the chancery court clerk con fegsed thai
the warrants had been paid, the treasurer of
the county had received the gTeenbackS from
the people, and he. tue chanceTy CLERK in
stead Of presenting them TO the board that
they mi ghJ be cRnceled, he deposited Them
out as cOllateTals ana borrowed money which
he used on his own private account He is
now unable 10 replace the amount and the
burden OF the loss Will fall on the p4OpIe
They viii have to pay this eight Thousand
eight hundred and hfty-three dollars again
he treasurer Of the county, Vincent Petty a
black man, hss thus evidently been made
the tool OF this grand mOgul friend OF his race
ana Is now in the eyes of the law, IeSponslblC
Vincent Petty is negro; he is treasurer of
COlfaN county, and being, as all negro office
holders are, iACOm petenJ to perform the duties
OF his Office. mad this man Harrington who is
chanctry court clerk Of the county, a. his
deputy. Using money which does rot belong
TO you Is serious thing; 1t IS crime known
as embeZZ.emeDt, and is a penitentiaTy Of
tense. Let the severity OF the law fall where
yet been one tried but who was found want
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1875-10-15

WE LEARN from the Chattanooga
Times thst at the application OF the
European bondhOIders Of the Alabama
and Chattanooga railroad, the time in
which they may take advantage Of the
terms OF sale was extended till January
II, 1876, by Justice Bradley, sitting in
chambers at Washington, lest Saturday.
This time Il given ia order that the re-
port OF Specisi Commissioner Phillips
may be received and acted upon, 50 that
the Indebtedness Of the road can be as
ceEtained. This wiz come up te!ore
Justice Bradley in Mobile, in December.
The bo1dhclders were represented in
Wssb.ngt9n by VI. Snagg, Of London,
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1875-10-15
MERIDIAN. MISS.
Grand Dcmocratic-S' Conservative Rally
on Saturday Every body Jubilaut
and Hopeful for the Future.
From an occasional correspondent.

MERIDIAN, October ll.-Hhere was s.
grand DCm0craJlc-l ouseTE8 i've rally here last
saturday night. A torCblIght procession. with
banners and NEriCus ludIcrous iranspareD cies,
faraGed the streets, headed by The Meridian
corntt bard One hundred guns were fired
IN honor OI the occasion and cur aniIclTA
success on the second Of November. Hon, f.
Barkslalc, OF The Jack CT-iGa addressed
the multitude. his ~aeegl was thorough,
bISllug with cts and figures, from which
lac deauCed lrre-lst ule conclusions damaging
10 the Republican party. Ihe audience sp-
4reciatst the effort and manifested their
hearty approval 10y frequent applause. bout
dusk the attaches OF the McrcUrg sent up a
larzc hallD1u, about fifteen feet high, made
Of tissue paper. II rose msIestlcalIy up
InIO the airy ornament amid loud cueeTs
from The crowd. As Il rose IL seemed
a. symbol Of the buOyancy
OF truth. right and justice, and was accepted
a. good omen, typical OF the resurrection Of
the dOEn-TrOdoeG and oppressed people Of
Mississippi on the second OF November next
Radical rule is cad here, and even now IL Is
mum 5ersd among The Thugs that used TO
was Evo-. boiy is awakened 70 a full sense
OF tie responsibility resting pOD them, and
on the second OF November Nissis sippt VIII
r1I back rle tidM wave OF oppression, rob
Ng.. aud wrong, sud drive from her b-rJiers
rlc horde o. carpet naggers who for the last
lea years have been prey ing upon Ter very
EIt4.s. Cotton Is coming a quite rapidly, but
q --- not bIITE very guo1 price. Business Is
~omeiuluE ieiteT tnau Il has been i9r some
months past. SOILA'
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1875-10-15

The latest dispatch from Columbus,
Ohio, last night was dated midnight,
aHd was ID this effect: Republican
headquarters closed up without full
returns, TIA careful calculations on all
the counties, except Wood and Carroll,
give Hayes laIss thoUasnd eight hun.
dred and thirty-f0ur majority. The
Democratic committee sly Hsyes's ma
jority viii he three thousand five hum
dred. The Republicans have seventeen
majority in The house Of representatives.
The senate is yet in doubt, but the
Democrats cOrcece it to the Republi-
cans by ono EasjoTity. Hsveno figureJ
yet on State officers, other than gov
ernor, anj Cfficial returns must deter
minC who is elected"
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1875-10-15

TIE voting strength Of Louisiana is
lss ,359 votes. This We learn from the
State census Of 1875, which shows a
total OF 557 059 souls--4 43O, ,3S2 males and
426,657 females. There are $50, ,6li col
oIei people aud 404 9l6 whites, with
1912 Iudisrs and Chinese. Only 272, ,3B6
OF the population can read and write,
22s So OF these being white.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1875-10-15

THE SeTviau troubles are likely soon
to come to an end. A telegram from
Berlin says that under pressure Of the
great powers, Turkey is diminishing her
concentration Of troops on the ServiaD
frontier, and Servia is demobiIizing her
forces. We bOPe to learn that the Ser
vians, before c0nceiing this, have been
success ful in carrying their point.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1875-10-15

TEE statement reaches us from Eu-
rore, ria Washington that our govern
meat hEs at last notified Spain that it
viii recognize the independence Of Cuba
iu case h1stiliiiss in taat unhappy
leland are net cl 3sed by the first Of JAM
usTy next. We hope this is true, but
We fear it Is too good to be SO.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1875-10-15

TIE Hsrd.moDey convention 81 De-
tIoit yesterday, ws5 q failure. The
delegates were few in number, bu. they
g-lsac.ass accomplished the usual
amount Of TesolUting. They will try
their hsnrs at another convention, 10
be held st Cincinnati on the twenty
Hfth instant
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1875-10-15

CHICA GO, October I4-The freiQbt
agents Of the southwestern and Missouri river
railroads net here to day and adopted the
following rates: From Chic ago to Missouri
river points, first class, 50 cents; second class
% cents; third class, 10 cents fourth class, 35
cents; special class, 30 cents. From ST. Louis
TO Missouri river points, rats on first class
freight were fixed at 90 cents; IN second class.
10 cents; third class, - Gems; fourth class "a
cents special class, p cents.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1875-10-15
MARRIED.

BROWN-sELBY-A the Second Presbyte-
riau Church, in this city, on. Thursday, Octo-
Der a, 1875, by Rev. W. E. Boggs, D. D., Mr.. T.
S. Brown and Miss SOPHIE SELBY, both of
this city. No cards,
RISK-BRIGG GS-At the residence of the
brides mother, Thursday, October l4th, by
Rev. L. D. Mullins, Mr.. E. f. RISK, r., and
Miss ALICE II. BRIGGS. Cincinnati st. Louis
and st. Paul papers please copy.l