Arizona weekly miner., 1876-06-02
Letter From Phoexix.
PHGNIx, A. T., May 27th, Il

PHGNIx, A. T., May 27th, 1876.
 EDITOR MINER Phoenix and vicinity
 are still here, though the MINER has but lit
 tie cognisance of the fact.
 Until within few days the weather has
 been cool and pleasant, but it is now getting hot
 On the first day of May picnic was had in pleasant grove within two miles of town. Many gentleman were prevented from going by having to attend the District Court, which was then in session. Of course their lady-loves stayed at home aso Those who were there had good time driv- ing, flirting, chatting, eating and playing crOquet One young lady carried off young fellow in her carriage. Whether she popped the question or not is matter for speculation. And so the day passed in rus tic hilarity and ended in peaceful tranquil ity and will long remain green spot in the memory of all the participants.
 Miss Annie and Miss Flora Murray, Miss Hicks, Miss Wharton, Mrs. Griffin, Mr. Hull, MT. Kirkland, MT. Burger, Professor G. w. Jackson and Rev. G. M. F. Hedgpeth, got up kind of a sociable at the school house some time in April last, which was a marked success. Mir. Hull produced the first laugh of the evening after which mirth bubbledup and occasionally boiled over as good things were gotten of. The singing and recita- tions were excellent and an original essay by Miss Wharton hit off the bachelors in fine style.
 On a trip to Yuma few days ago, visi- ted Maricopa Wells for the first time, where I was very pleasantly entertained. Mrs. Moore, like Ben Franklin's wife of old. can grace ball room or conduct business successfully and is equally apt in kitchen or parlor, as occasion requires. While Mr. Moore is experimenting the stage line she looks after affairs at home. X large band of cattle, the stage stock. blacksmith shop, store and the household duties all receive her careful supervisor and are mod els of good management Allhonor to such women. They are the glory of country 1 found the stage coaches thence to Yuma the drivers pleasant and oblig- ing, and the station keepers always on hand with an excellent meal. At Yuma I met James M. Barney, Esq, the largest and most successful merchant in the Territory. His business establishment is on agrand scale. One new money safe alone cost $4,OOO and is capacious enough to hold five men standing at one time.
 At the private residence of II. s. Fitzger- ald, Esq, I found the most pleasant home I | have seen in the Territory. There were | books, pictures, music, and thousand and | one trities which seem to make life happy. | there met Miss Susie and Miss Clara A. l Moore the two very interesting daughters of J. A. Moore, Esq, who were attending school in Yuma.
 Messrs Smith, Stearns and Woolsey, are building a new flour mill in Phoenix. Har- vesting has commenced. The farmers are busy cutting through the Valley. Colonel K. $. Woolsey began thrashing on Wednes- lay last. The new barley sells readily for 4 cents per pound. In few days it will De down to or 311s cents.
 Thanks to our peace officers that Phoenix S quiet orderly town.
 The term of the District Court just closed las been one of some importance to the we'll being of the town and county. It has hown evil doers that they cannot break the peace or falsely swear away life, liberty or property without punishment and it has prov d to the County officials that the great mass if the people will aid them in carrying out he law.
 We were pleased to see Judge John How I'd from Prescott here at Court and will be ,lad to have him come down occasionally nd write up this section. BoB.