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Arizona weekly miner., 1876-02-11
LETTER FROM PHOENIX.

EDITOR MISER:-The weather is delight ful. Times begin to look up. The mining news from all around is encouraging. The farmers are putting in all they can and are bopeful for the future. The amount of grain sown this year is much larger than for several years past. Barley retails for 53 cents. flour, Sl0 per lU0 pounds Such prices have moi been known for some years.
 Miss Flora Tweed, who was married to F.. L. Austin at Tucson, on the 20th ult., during her residence here of one year, successfully condr cted very interesting Sunday school which at her departure was closed and not opened til Sunday last. While here she made many friends who hardly realized her worth till she was gone, and who sincerely hope that her dreams of happiness in we'd ded lite may be more than realized.
 On Sunday last attended church in the school house at Tempe, the Rev. L. 5. Hedge peth preaching to quite respectable num- Der of people.
 Miss Hancock still teaches in that dis trict, and is liked very well. Her school house is pattern of neatness.
 J. NJ. Cotton had fine fish tethered Tn tue ditch in front of his saloon.
 Hayden's establishment, conducted by Mir. Clark, is as lively as usual. Mir. Hay den left few days ago for New York.
 On Friday last, with Judge Alsap, visi, ted the public school. Nearly dozen ladies and gentlemen attended to witness the usual monthly review. Fortytwo pupils were present who showed considerable profcien' cy in the branches taught. Extracts read by the young ladies were very good. The singing was charming. The teacher, Miss Allie Fitzpatrick, was smiling and happy as usual Heretofore, by mistake, wrote her name "Kirkpatrick" instead of Fitzpatrick
 Major C. II. Veil has purchased the flour establishment of W. B. Hellirgs Co. for S4O.OOO. He will manage the business IT person.
 Our old friend P l.. Walters has returned to make his home in Phoenix. He will take charge of the saloon in the Capital House.
 The Hon. John Smith and lady have gone to Mcdowell on visit.
 L. Baily, who was shot and nearly killed in the ballroom, on New Years eve, is able to be about again. BoB. | Phenix' A. T., Feb. 3, 1875.
Arizona weekly miner., 1876-02-11
Plans Wanted for a School House

The Trustees of District No. l. Yavapai county will pay twenty i've dollars 10 the person who will present to them at meeting the Board be holden at 10 oclk c. m Saturday, Feb 18th. sf the office of the Superin iendent of scho the best plan in the judgment of the Board having reference to economy convenience and durability The plan to be accompanied by speci6cA- tious estimated of construction, either of brck or wood fur school house which shall contain two thirty feet sqaare and hall feet wide the ground floor hard finished and second story. be cese but not finished Each sory ts De fourteen feet in night. with necessary doors windows etc Hose pre- senng plans and specifications requested to be pres meeting of the board Fer further psficulars apply to any member of the Board of Trustees.
 VIM. N. BUFFUM. lr,,.,...
 R. H BURhIsTER.
 rrsseess Feb II, lees
Arizona weekly miner., 1876-02-11
BY TELEGRAPH.
Special to the Miner by .. 8. Military and ". o. Linss

Washington, Feb. 3.-Representative Ban- ming of the Committee of Military affairs has reported his bill to regulate the pay ot Army officers. which was referred back to the Committee for the following alterations The General of the Army, slO.OOO instead of sl3,OOO Lieut.. Gen., Ss,00O; instead Of Sl1, 900; Brigadier Geas., $500 intead of s5,5OO; Chaplains, Sl,OO0 instead Sl,5oo' All other officers to remain as established by law.
 S,. Louis, Feb 6.-Judge John R. Porter of New York has arrived as council for Bab- cock and Sniffin. It is stated that the Pres ident will come out during the trial as wit ness fur the defence Babcock will admit sending the alleged dispatches but stoutiy deny receiving money from Mcdonald or Joyce, and offer evidence to prove bis asser- sertion. He will also offer 10 prove his inno- cense of any knowledge of the existence of whisky ring.
 San Francisco, Feb 4.-The revolution IS gaining ground in Mexico. All northern Mexico is in arms General Serna is marching on Montery and another General Is approach ing SaItilo. The struggle is tremendous one in favor of Dias for President.
Arizona weekly miner., 1876-02-11

DIDN'T SEE IT AId..--Elder J. z. Stewart of the Mormon Mission to Mexico, writing ts the Deseret News, describes the trip of the Saints from Salt Lake to their new field of labor and says: "The towns of Arizona, New Mexico, Texas and Mexico are all alike, having flat roofed houses and all being the same height. The streets run in every direc- tion just as it happens, the only regularity being in the night of the buildings. The Saint evidently did not pass through Pres cott or he might have varied his description d little. The Mormons who passed through Tucson and into Mexico last fall to establish a mission write back to their friends in Salt Lake that they have discovered traces of Je- sus Christ, while on earth, and that he was in the habit of visiting these people. The ancient Aztecs, the missionaries are quite sure, were the ancient Nephites spoken of in the book of Mormon, 5th chapter of the book of Neph. The Indians tell them of fair God who used to visit their fore-fa- thers and promised to come again. When Cortez came they thought it was be, but soon learned that he was snly human.
Arizona weekly miner., 1876-02-11

FROM VERDE A correspondent writing from Camp Verde, under date of February 4, says, "The grand ball of the season took place on Friday evening last, at the residence of Joseph Melvin, three miles south of the post. As a matter of course it was we'll att tended by the youth and beauty of the val ley, and excellent music was furnished by two of Verde's most accomplish d musicians. At l1:30 dancing was temporarily suspended, and the company repaired to dining room where splendid collation. was spread. It is but justice to Mrs. Melvin and her assistant, Miss Roberts, to say that the repast was all the most fastidious epcurean could wish. Soon after, dancing was resumed and Mir. Seiber, the efficient floor manager, announced a Virginia Reel the music commenced, and for short time all went merry, until the partner of the best looking young lady in the room, not being accustomed to reel, came to the conclusion that dancing a Virginia Reel was not his forte, it being little too complicated for his shallow brain, therefore gave it up The company dispersed at an early hour, all apparently we'll pleased"
Arizona weekly miner., 1876-02-11

We notice with deep regret the announce ment of the death of our old friend B. B.. Cutter, in the California papers. Ben was one of the best business men in California, and at the same time one of the most genial and whole-souled. An intimate business and social acquaintance dating back to lo6S enables us to say that he rarely ever made a mistake in business, and never forgot the courtesy due to others. One mistake, how ever, be did make in abandoning the grain and milling business for the wholesale liquor traffic, which no doubt hastensd bis death, and was the immediate cause of the apo plexy of which he is said to have died sud denly and alone in his office in San Fran cisco.
Arizona weekly miner., 1876-02-11

MAJOR c. H. VEIL's bids for commissaries stores last week at Headquarters were flour for Fort Whipple 734 Verde, 73.; Mellow 6t. Bacon-Fort Whipple, ?; Verde, 2 1; Mcdowell, 26. Pork-Whipple, S45.OO: Verde, S4s.OO; Mcdowell, S440O Foster & Veil bid for meal -Whipple, '; Verde, '; McDowel, cents Hominy-Whippe, : {; Verde, :; McDowell. 8.
 Patterson bid tor beef for the entire Terri tory, l2 18-l00.
Arizona weekly miner., 1876-02-11

FouR MORE Coop INDIANs.-We met Ma jor OgiIby yesterday, who has just arrived from Camp Apache with twenty-six Indian soldiers. He informs us that they encount- cred rancheria in the Tonto Country, on stream known as Shevelin's Fork, and killed four bucks and took six squaws prisoners. They secured the country thoroughly and are satisfied that they have rid that region of all the renegades that have infested it during the past summer and fall.
 The Major infprms us that he found a band of 10000 sheep in the Tonto Country, be. longing to the ArmJo's, of NewMexico, and that they have recently been driven into Ar izona from that country.
Arizona weekly miner., 1876-02-11
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
prODOsals for Land TranspOr.
 tatiOn.

HRAporARr DEPARTMENT or ARixoSA'l
 ofy1cE or cHIEr oUARrExMksTEh
 PRESCOTT. A. T., February 4 lssoA1 SEALED PROPOSALS. in triricat-, subject to the usual conditions will be reseiyed al th eI's un'. .e, ,h.y will be opened presence of odde for the trsnspcr.oa of military suPPies on the following ae s<ribed routes in the Department o An.onA anhS .ns s.eal year July ls7e and ending June 9 1877, by wagon
 Route No. I.
 ,or,,ri.;nv the pSs,, now existing which may be ,,,zblished 10 this Department during the hsca year Eas of the Colorado and South e the 3ih pArais of North latitude which supplied or winch may hereafter bs decided ,o supply nom Yuma Dept Sect The pos,s now established on this route are CAmPs Apache Bowie, Grant, Lowell and hcpo"sL
 Route No. 2.
 Compri,inr ,h. posts now existing or which may be established in this Department during the nsea year North of 34th parallel of North latitude and East oi Colorado rivsr, which supplied or when hereafter may bs decided to supply via Ehrsnoefg poets established the route Csmrs McjaNs anu Verde Fort whipple and Whipple Depot Proposals will be received for supplying Camp Mcdowell oy in route Courzctus be required to transport supplies to from points reasonable distance not execedos 25O miles outside the limits of the regular routes. aud bidders requested |" specify in their prop calls rate al which such rsnspo aiisn should DC requreo will be perormedo be stated separately from rates for service within regular limits of route.
 Proposals for transportation any or all of the routes above named will be received. The the right to reject any or all Proposals
 Blank proposals form of contract and printed eireuA' stating the estimated quantities of supplies 10 De trans ported and giving full information as o the manner oi bidding. conditions 10 be observed by oiddeo anu eer of contract and payment will bs furnished on sPpiosoa 10 this office.
 Envelopes containing prorosals should be marked, "Proposas for Wagon Transrortaton on Route No or J. G. CHANDLER f.bllH Major and Chief ouartermastsr Dept. Arizona
Arizona weekly miner., 1876-02-11

WHEN Bret Harte was featuring lately in Pennsylvania committeeman went behind the curtain to speak to him just before he was to begin his lecture, and among other things told the humorist that this was very healthy city, the death rate being only one a day. Harte sprang to his feet as if quite alarmed and asked: "Is he dead 2' 'ls who dead 2" inquired the committeeman. "why the man for to-day, said Harte. The committeeman could not tell, and was i'm plored to find out from the city authorities before the lecture began, for said Harte If he is deai shall be all right, as leave the city early in the morning, but if not shall feel uneasy about myself for am feeling rather unwell this evening" The simple man prom ised to try and get the information for him, and after the lecture was over, called at his hotel to say that upon inquiry he had aseer- tained that by the death-rate was meant sim ply the average of deaths during the year.
Arizona weekly miner., 1876-02-11

Is NEw MEXICO IN HARMONY WITH THE PRocREss OF THE AGE 2-Before admitting New Mexico into the Union it would be well for Congress to inquire into her status as an American dependency, and whether her peo- pie are not really under obligations to for egn power superior to the allegiance they are willing to yield to the United States.
 The late legislature defeated the progress i've school bill and the Republican Review, . leading paper of the Territory, thus rejoices at 1t. "The Review has the pleasure of ar- pouncing to its readers the glsd tidings of tie defeat of that infamous bill introduced in the now defunct legislature. which pro posed to deprive the Roman Catholic chil dreu of New Mexico of the incalculable ben efits of religious instruction at the pubic schools. There is no cloud, but has its sil- yer linines there Is no man, no matter how bad. but has some redeeming trait; there n' no defence without it's weak point; there i' m evil out of which cometh not some good 1; and we may add, thereis no legislature inca poble of doing sous good"
Arizona weekly miner., 1876-02-11

The Call ofJan. 29th, says Mir. Powers has bought the King mine in Stoneman Dist. Pinal County, Arizona, for S2OO,0O0. One half cash and the balance in miscellaneous, with a condition that the buyer shall put up q mill in connection with the works.
 In further corroborations of the reported sale, w. B. Helings telegrapbed from Ph@- nix on Friday last to Major Veil at this place that the King was sold for $2OO,OO
 The only strange thing connected with the matter is that the press dispatches are entirely silent on the subject.
Arizona weekly miner., 1876-02-11

NIGHT WArcHMEN.-The night police has been increased to three, and we feel safer for it than if the whole town depended upon the vigilance of one man to protect it from fire and burglars. Ex Marshal Jennings is still making his regular rounds. Frank Mur- ray Deputy Marshal, has entered upon simi- lar duty, and special watchman is engaged for the block bounded by Montezuma, Gran ite, Goodwin and Gurley streets. Jennings, who is ever vigilent, informs us that he is the only one who attends to business right square up to his contract. We have ever conten- ded that divided responsibility was best; it is like the Military and Indian ring, where one can watch the other it insures better performance of duty all rouni.
Arizona weekly miner., 1876-02-11

TIE Los Angeles Express, which is one of our most valuable exchanges, if not the very best, has kind word for the MINER on see ing it enter upon its thirteenth year and vol tune. We appreciate the compliment, the more, ss we know the temper and ability Of the Express Editor, and that he never utters meaningless expression nor praises without merit
Arizona weekly miner., 1876-02-11
Proposals for Beef, Mutton,
 Flour, Sc.
OFFICE CHrEJ CosSlssAnr OF SUBSISTENCE.

OFFICE CHIET CoNAIssARY OF SUBSISTENCE. !
 SANTA FE, N. M Jan. 9, ls16. SEALED PROPOSALS, in triplicste, will be receiv- ed this office and the offices of the Acting Comms kares of Subsistence at each of the posts named herein until noon, Monday, April To- 1876, for furnishing the United States Subsistence Department al Forts Marcy, Bayari, McRae Seldom Stanton. Union, and Wipgate, N. M., aud Fort Garland C. T.. with such quantities of Fresh Beef and Mutton, live and slaughtered, Flour. Corn Meal Beans and Fine Salt, may be from time to time required from July l. 1876, to June 3O, 1877.
 All blank forms instructions, conditions, approximate estimates of quantities required will be supplied apI licaiion the undersigned any A c. S. in this District CHAS. r. EAGAS.
 febll Capt and Chief c. s.. Dist of \. N.
Arizona weekly miner., 1876-02-11
Proposals for Forage and Fuel.
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT uF ARIZONA, ]
 OFFICE OF CHIEF QCAkTE MASTER, PREsCOrT A IT. February L le76


 OFFICE OF CHIEF QUAKTE MASTER, !
 PRESCOTT, A. r., February {, 1876. SEALED PROPOSALS. in trplicsie. subject to tho usual coalitions will be received this office. until l2 o'clock nosn, March 18th, le76, at which time sHd place they will opened in presence of bidders for fur nishiug and delivery of military supplies during the fiscal commencing July l. 1876 and ending Jnue D. 1877, e follows: BARLEY, BRAN, CORN, HAY, STRAW HARD and SOFT WOOD. and CHARCOAL, or surh of said supplies may be required al Fort whiPpls Id Xhipps Depot, Yuma Depot Fort Yuma Camps APsshs Bowie Grant Lowell, NcDewsll, Noisvs aud Verde.
 Propossls for either class of the stores mentioned, for quantities ls than ths whole required, will bs re- ceived.
 The Government the right to reject any all Froposss preference will be given to articles of do mrstc production.
 Blank proposals and printed circulars stating the kind and esimated quantities required each Depot and Fost sad giving full instructions to the of bidding conditions 10 be observed by bdder aud terms of tract and payment, will be furnished application to sis oice to the qusrermssers al the various Depos and Posis named.
 Envelopes containing proposals should bs marked. Proposals for Barley. Corn Wood kc., Gas the case may be (hers Depot PosfI and addressed ts the undersigned.
 Local proposals be addressed to the quartsrsster of the Depe, Post for which the bid is intended, and Earked e sbovs. J. G. CHANDLER, fsollA Major and Chief Quarsermasier Dept Arizona
Arizona weekly miner., 1876-02-11

NEW DrscovERY-G. W. Curtis informs us that two men from his saw mill, Richards and Hughes, have discovered ledge of gold bearing quartz two miles from the cid Quartz Mountain Saw-mill on Groom's Creek, and have sunk fifteen feet on solid ledge twenty inches in thickness, and as the result of that sinking have out seven tons of ore that will work from $500 to $500 to the ton.
Arizona weekly miner., 1876-02-11

SENATOR Lane, in the California Legisla- ture is trying to pass a bill to compel all cor respondents of newspapers to sign their oTn proper names to their productions.
Arizona weekly miner., 1876-02-11

Mir. Stewart is making some changes in the mail time between here and Tucson that Will send the mail through without lying over at Florence.
Arizona weekly miner., 1876-02-11
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY Il, 1876.

HoS. H. s. Stevens has our thanks for copies of the Congressional Record, giving full reports of the proceedings in Congress.
Arizona weekly miner., 1876-02-11
Strayed

From Curtis Saw Mill about the nrst of January two mules dark brown with Spanish bsands the other . bay branded on the len hip. liberal reward will bs paid for the nues for information leading to their recovery. C. W. BEACH.
 Prescss, Feb. (. le's. -. u
Arizona weekly miner., 1876-02-11

GRANT TAesERr & Co, have purchased the real estate business of c. E. Sessions, Oakland, Cal.
Arizona weekly miner., 1876-02-11
BORN.

At Camp Verde A. T Feb. i. ls76 to the wife of Major Adna R. Chafse Weight, 7s pounds.
Arizona weekly miner., 1876-02-11

Powell, the New York advertising agent, vii exhibit over s,000 newspapers, at the Centennial.
Arizona weekly miner., 1876-02-11
Teacher Wanted.

School Teacher wanted for school al Walnut Greek. Wages s75 per month. Female preferred Apply to II. II. CARTIER, County Superintendent. and Chairman Board of Examin ners at his office in County Building
 Prescott Feb. (, 1876. fl
Arizona weekly miner., 1876-02-11
Dissolution Notice.

Notice is hereby given that the partnership heretofore existing between Gideon Brooke and Jacob Linn of Prescott Arizona under the firm of Brooke Linn dissolved the 9th day of January 1876 by mutual consent All debts owing to the said parnersh s the of said dissolution have been assigned to said Gideon Brooke and be received by him. and all demands the sad partnership to be presented to for him payment GIDEON BtOOAE.
 JACOB LINN.
 Los Angeles, January 6, 1876. febllH
Arizona weekly miner., 1876-02-11
Notice.

All persons knowing themselves indebted to the late firm of Bruoke Linn requested come forward and settle their respective accounts is absolutely ueces sary that business of the late firm should be settled
 GIDEON BROOKE. Prescott, Feb II, 1876.
Arizona weekly miner., 1876-02-11
Most Desirable Property
 FOR SALE.

BUILDING l6x52; STABLE l4x21- SUITABLE for Mechanics Shop . Business House. Locsfson- sssr tbs Piasa Price q 500. Appy q ihs oe1es es
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Arizona weekly miner., 1876-02-11
Notice.

Notice is hereby given tha, al. JEwELRY IN PAWN to Mooas game will sold the First day of March ur less sooner redeemed. i'd
Arizona weekly miner., 1876-02-11

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Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1876-10-21
RIGHT OF WAY.
An Important Suit Involving the Con-
demnatiOn Of the Right Gf Way
over Another Previously
Obtained.

DAVENPORT, October 20 This morn
Ing the Atlantic and Pacific telegraph com
pany served notices on the Chicago, Rock
Island and Pacific railroad company, that they
would proceed 10 condemn & right OF way for
its telegraph along the railroad right of way
The railroad company presented to Judge
hayes bill for an Injunction against the tel
egraph company to restrain such condemna-
uo1 and TO restrain the eatry upon the right
OF way of the railroad. Judge Hayes granted
the Injunction. This week the Atlantic and
Pacific telegraph company also condemned a
right of way along part OF the Kansas CITY,
Council Bluffs and st. Joseph railroad, in Pot
tawattamie county, aud was proceeding t.
condemn in Fremont and Mills counties,
Iowa. I1-day an application was made by
that railroad company to Judge Reed, of the
district court for the Council Bluffs district
for an Injunction. After giving notice TO the
telegraph company to restrain further con-
demnation and 10 restrain the nsG of The
ground already condemned, and after fuI
nearing, Judge Reed granted an Injunction.
some interesting Legal questions ARE thus
pre- eni ed as tp the right of q telegraph cor
poratlon TO condemn 8 right of way along a
railroad right OF way previously acquired,
and they will doubtless be settled only by a
decision OF the supreme court of Iowa,