Arizona citizen. [volume] (Tucson, Pima County, A.T. [i.e. Ariz.]) 1870-1880, 1876-06-03

Fourth OF July, and not an ordinary, ever,
year Fourth, but the great Centennia
celebration OF our independence as a IA
ton. SUCH an OCCASION is rare and canno
occur many more times with most OF US
It behooves us TO make the most OF this
Centennial Fourth for its recurrence may
not fnd us living. Every village and
town and city throughout the broad land
will lend 10 this occasion more than the
usual pomp and circumstance. Shall
Tucson, the great capital OF this Territory
be found wanting on that day? We hope
not. The past has been a trying year
with most OF us. Business has been dull
and times hard. But the financial cloud
is lifting and brighter skies are clearing
overhead. The coming era OF one hun
dred years, commencing with the next
Fourth, already gives signs of great portent
for Arizona. We have the greatest miner
el wealth OF any member OF our grand
confederation OF States and Territories.
The coming century Will In US into q
mighty State power: Let us have a grand
Inaugural. Let some worthy citizens take
the matter In hand, solicit subscriptions,
make the necessary preparations and ar
range programme. For the past several
years we have had fitting celebrations OF
the Fourth. Above all should we have
one this time. We Will not suggest
details; they will suggest themselves. II
few responsible citizens will take the
matter in hand, we believe there will be
no difficulty in securing the necessary
funds. The time is short and what is to
be done should be done quickly.
THE death of Stephen Bichard, Of the
well known firm OF VIM. Bichard & Co.
at Sanford, on the 9th ultimo, and which
was hastily announced in last weeks CIT
ZEN, is deserving Of more than passing
notice, from the extended reputation and
good name of the Richards throughout
Arizona. We do not know the exact age
OF the deceased at the time of lis death
but believe he was about thirty-hTe Years
old. He was therefore in the prime of
life and in his death the business commun:-
II OF the Territory lpses from its ranks an
able and enterprising member and an in
dustrious and upright citizen. The Bich-
ard family are Of French descent, origin
ally from the British island Guernsey off
the coast Of France, and Stephen and the
several other members OF the firm have
long been known here as one of the
strong and prominent business houses OF
the Territory. The family have the sym
patty of a large circle of friends in their
bereavement.
Mr.. S. H. RAMSEY, from Mountain
Springs Station, and Mr. Coates from
Pueblo VIejo were in Tucson on Thursday. !
The latter gentleman is engaged in farm
Ing on the upper ella and reports the
around Pueblo Viejo as
loing we'll. Much additional land has
been broken this season, and new settlers
are constantly coming. The ranchmen
will raise more corn this season than any
thing else, having planted this cereal very
The toWn Of Stafford grows
apace. In the upper part of the settle
ments the land is pretty generally taken I
40 but lower down, towards Goodwin,
here is still considerable vacant agrlcul- 4
.uraI land. There is plenty OF water, but
m course of time, and that very shortly,
he acequIas and canals will have TO be
enlarged to accommodate all who want
water. They have good and prosperous
public school.
Agent CHARLES HUDSON, who has been
here during the past two weeks. getting
with the Papago Indians and
heir affairs, left during the week in COM
1any with Ex-Agent J. II. Stout, tor the
Pima and Maricopa agency. While here
re posted himself as far as possible on
he condition and necessities OF the Papa
20 branch OF his charge and will consider
What is needed to be done for their we'll
,eing. Everything about Mr.. HUDSON i'm
presses us hivorably as TO his good heart
md principles, and we are glad 70 believe
lis was fortunate selection as agent by the
government. Starting with proper inclina-
ions, let him throw the necessary energy
md constant attention into his work, and
he outcome Will be as happy for us and
lis Indians as it will be creditable to him
elf
The REV. r. NJ. DAVIS, a student In the
Western Theological Seminary, situated
n Allegheny, Pennsylvania, arrived in
tucson during the past week and will re-
main here a short period. He is or a
-isit 20 his brother, our old friend and
ownsman, VIM. C. Davis, and has been
PREVAILED upon to hold religious service
u the court house tomorrow evening,
commencing at ~ p. m. Mr.. Davis is
pleasant appearing young gentleman,
nd we have no doubt there will be
enersl attendance upon his ministra-
ions. Be promptly on time; tomorrow
yening.
PROFESSOR FISCHER, the vloilnlst,
ives a grand ball and concert at Leyin's
Park, tonight. Note his advertisement.
We have frequently heard OF Mr.. Fischer
md he has a fine reputation as a violinlst.
There will undoubtedly be large attend.
nee at the concert as such an oppor-
unity does not frequently occur in Tue
on.
f. FORQUE is improving his ice cream
gerry week. That which he makes now
S far superior to his first and is as good rs
me can wish. Forque's saloon is a hice
lace to take your sweetheart and call for
large dish OF cream. II you wink with
our left eye and wag your right ear when
on give the order, the proprietor will I'M
.erstand you and will only bring in one
pOOn and then you're fixed.
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News Depot.
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