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The Portland daily press., 1877-04-04
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'nL annual Meeting of this organization for the
Slectloa of officers, will be held at the Rooms
WnooNEsDAY, ano April 4th, 1877. at o'clock P. NJ
ap@ W. H. HOBBS, Secretary.
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Arizona weekly miner., 1877-02-23
The Puhlic school.

We visited this model institution on trlday afternoon and were most agreeably enter tained with the regular weekly eSaminai @ ioh which MT. Sherman gives his pupils, Alter the examination was over regular pro. gramme was gone through, consisting oi readings. rscitations, dialogues, etc. in whicn a majority of the pupils took part auu "a, an acquitted themselves very crediaoiy, De- fore commencing these exercises, Miss Sher- man brought her pupils into the Principal . room and several of them took part wlth the larger scholars and added materiaiIy 10 Wto the pleasure of those who had aSsembied 10 witness the closing of tho weeks studies The Prescott public school is an institution to be proud of, and is most appreciated ny those who visit it oftenest and understand IL best. It is the desire of the teachers that all who feel an interest in the children, and es- pecially parents, should visit tho school or ten. It encourages the pupils and sralliles the teachers 10 know that an interest IS Tell in them and the work in which they arc en- gagged.
Arizona weekly miner., 1877-02-23
Was Lost, but Now Is Found.

Mr. Hamilton, the Walnut Creek school master, whose mysterious disappearance we noticed one day this week, found himself after having wandered all night and part of the next day. He went out, as stated, 10 hunt rabbits, late in the afternoon, and as he did not return to NIT. Goodman's, where he boarded, the whole neighborhood was aroused next day. Dan. OLeary made a circle of the hills to sec if he could find his track. while Mr. Goodman followed on his trail. Dan. found no signs of his leaving the vicinity. but NIT. Goodman trailed him some fifteen miles over brush and rocky precipiceS, where he, NIT. C., was obliged to go around, not being able to climb over them on foot, At length the word won't round that he had come in and was found.
 The manner of his finding himself was this, as we learn from Dan 0Leary: His re4test fear evidently WAS that he would starre to death, and coming across band of Dr. Epperiy' 'scows he must have attempt ed to shoot one with the shotgun for meat, but. as he had fallen down and filled the muzZle with snow and mud, the gun burst and frightened the COWS so that they ran home, andhe after them, bent on having meat. IH this way he was led into the set dement's and saved
 Mrs. Goodman advises her husband, the next time he ailOWs the schoolmaster to % hunting, to put bell on him. so that if he strays away he will not be so hard to find.
 The seles were worn from his boots, and his feet iacerated by the rocks, but he did not seem conscious of ituntil his attention was called to thefact by others.
Arizona weekly miner., 1877-02-23

PECK MINE AWAY Ur-The owners of inc above mine have the satisfaction oi knowing that their mine is not only good but that it is away up. The company have taken out this week and shipped to San Francisco fourteen thousand (S14,S91,6n eight hundred and ninety-one dollars and 6i cents. This we consider pretty good taking into consideration that the ore has to be packed on mules from the mine to the mill, distance of 35 miles. When the company get their new road constructed and machinery put up at the mine, there is no telling what amount of bullion will be produced daily. The Peck is undoubted- ly the best, by far, silver mine in America or any other country. The owners don't want 10 sell.
Arizona weekly miner., 1877-02-23
LETTER TO THE GOVERNOR OF ARI
 ZOSA.

YoUR ExcELLENCY:- by a feel ing of unfeigned patriotism I extricate my self from dUlce for nieatc, in which busi- ness have been actively engaged since 65 Having read in the newspapers that your Excellency intends to call out a corps q armee, to defend the country against her az gres.or, have the felicity to offer your ex- | cellsncy my humble services in the capacity of Major-General Commanding. and hope. that my kind proposal will be accepted with the same humane and benignant spirit, with which it is offered, viz: pro bono ylbiico. Self-laudations l have none to make. am, that is, 1 was. a soldier by profession. having served in the army during the late civil war. in the ninety days regiments, with distinction. Of late, have carefully perused and studied Moltke's strategic Mill tary improvements, as also the Science of Modern Warfare and there is not the least doubt in my mind, that I am qualified to a superlative degree for the position above re- ferred to.
 The appropriation fs1O, 900, recently made by the Legislature, to raise an army of DC. cupation, is rather meagrc, having however in view, and at heart the interests of the Territory, take the liberty 10 make the fo.. lowing proposition to your Excellency:
 That for the consideration of $l0,0OO. paid 10 me in hand, 1 will hold myself per sonally responsible. and to effect an uncondi- tional surrender of the willy foe within the period of two or three centuries, ceding the right to your Excellency; if this cup de raain does not meet with your fullest approba- tion to expatriate the savages, banish them to the San Carlos reservation, make me forfeit my commission, and sue me for damages. However, I want it to be understood, that during my official career as Major General Commanding, am not 10 be interfcred with. not even by the Hon. Indian Commission CT, NIT. Cum.
 As it would be mere waste of time, to inform your EXcellency of the n,odus opey- aaii, to raise troops, their internal manage ment, etc, on account of your utter igno- rance of military affairs, have deemed il best, not to touch these points
 The country clamors for help. and a speedy deliverance from her enemies. and it behooves your Excellency, to transfer to me the Military Department Ia boRRs heure, in order to rid the Territory of her foe
 have no desire to make any valedictory remarks, bnt simply state that, He ra'ct ir- gssiiS campus. HANNIBAL.
Arizona weekly miner., 1877-02-23

DRoP CURTAIS.-The new drop-curtain for the Whipple theatre, 15ft. Gin. by 1Sft., which has been for some time under the hands of several modern disciples of the ancient masters, is nearly completed at great expense, and will be hung up for the admiration of an audience for the first time on Tuesday evening, on the occasion of the benefit for the Prescott Library Association. The painting represents a scene on the Nile, and between the Acts the spectator is ex- pected 10 lean back in his comfortable chair and finger among the gigantic remains of ancient art and splendor with feeling of reneratien as his eye rests upon the picture and his mind reverts to the busy scenes of the past, the actors of which sleep beneath the dust of centuries, their perishable re- mains contrasting with the vast monuments of their enterprise and wealth, which not the less surely will yet be crumbled into atoms by the stern hand of time.
Arizona weekly miner., 1877-02-23

Eighty Mormons from the vicinity of Salt Lake City are encamped at Tonto Springs These people are going to settle in the southeastern part of the Territory, probably for all time to come. They have twenty two wagons, and are provided with all kinds of farming implements, seeds, fruit-trees, etc. Their party consists of great many young people-just the right kind of people to make a colony. D. W. Jones is leading the party, and knows just where he is going to settle, having visited the Territory a year ago and made the selection which they are now going 10 occupy.
Arizona weekly miner., 1877-02-23

MT. John H. Behan, ex-Sherif, etc, who has been absent at Tucson. during the term of the Legislature, returned yesterday, look ing we'll after his visit to the the ex-Cspitsl of the Territory where he withstood, like a true and good man as he isl the offers of bribery by the honest sons of Justice. Johnny is true blue and spurncd their filthy offers and returns to hIs home where he was greeted by scores of friends, and all with one sc. cord declare that Behan "has been tried and not found wanting"
Arizona weekly miner., 1877-02-23

]. M. Miner, Esq, member ofthe City Coun- eil of Oakland, Cal, gentleman of extensive business connections in that State, arrived here this morning by stage, to take view of the business aspect of affairs in the Ter. ritory. He makes no blow as to what he may do; in fact is not sure himself that he wants 10 do anything, but should he decide to select Arizona as base of operations, he will be no disadvantage to it. The Terri tory needs men of means and business in- 'egrity to assist in its development, and such man they will have in Mir. Miner, should he conclude to remain.
Arizona weekly miner., 1877-02-23

Dan OLcary one of the best Indian Scouts in Arizona. left for his home on Walnut Creek, this afternoon. Dan knows all that is go- ing cn in Inc Wallapai country and through him much valuable news is obtained. The Indians look upon Dan as their Bo-ksh, (great chief.
Arizona weekly miner., 1877-02-23

Judge c. A. Tweed arrived from Maricopa County this morning with the intention, we suppose, of holding an extra session of court for the purpose of trying certain crim- nals that are in the County jail. Since the escape of several of the prisoners confined in the jail at the time the Judge made the order for an extra session of Court, it may be thought by the Judge unnecessary % hold the extra term.
Arizona weekly miner., 1877-02-23

Mir. X. Burmister, brother to R. II. Bur mister of L. Bashford X Co, arrived this n 1rning by California S Arizona Stage con- D ny, direct from his home. He comes here { enter the store of which his brother is a prt owner, and if he proves to be anything like his brotler will be valuable acquisi- ton 10 our Prescott society.
Arizona weekly miner., 1877-02-23

BLACK WARRIOR MILL.-S. NJ. Vessels, Esq, writes 10 finders & Rowe from San Francisco, that he is shipping his ten-stamp mill for the Black Warrior mine, and will have all the machinery at the end of the railroad by the first day of March. He has engaged teams and will rush it through with all possible speed.
Arizona weekly miner., 1877-02-23

II. \. Bigelow and MT. Dsrroche are in from their mine, the Sumner. We saw some of the ore which had been melted in fire and it looked to Us, as if it was at least half pure metallic substance. Assays are be- ing made of the ores from their mine, to- day, by Mir. Blake, and tomorrow we will learn just exactly what it pays.
Arizona weekly miner., 1877-02-23

SHUT DowN.-Fredericks mill has closed down for five or six weeks on account of breaking of some of the cams and the scarcity of wood, etc. During the time the mill is idle repairs will be made, new cams provided and wood, orc, etc, piled up at the mill, so that when they start up again things will be lively.
Arizona weekly miner., 1877-02-23

They have had a smallpox scare at Indian Wells. R. T.. Harrington, forwarding mer- chant, has sent his family to Prescott where they will arrive about the 25th. Mir. Far rington writes that the Railroad Com- pany are laying three miles of track daily and are opposite Dos Palms. Indian Wells station will soon be moved to the front, then goodbye Indian Wells.
Arizona weekly miner., 1877-02-23
Iocat lnteiligence. |.
SATURDAY.

John Masterson, sn o.d pioneer of Yava- pai County, who has been absent from the Territory for something over year, re- turned few days since and has come back 10 stay for all time, declaring that there is no place in all Christendom like Arizona.
Arizona weekly miner., 1877-02-23

Chas. W. Beach, of the MINER, has just contracted for two hundred head of fine American cows to be delivered at his cattle ranch near old Camp Date Creek.
Arizona weekly miner., 1877-02-23
Valuable Land for Sale.

Forty five acrssof the valuable isnd 10 lhe Cauu. " VII be sold on terms 70 suit tse purchaser eoehaf of which ploughsd and adjoRs the ranches of Miller Br nd MT Saunders For f,rber particulars inquire os the premises of N. Coiquetts or the MINER office
 Prescott February 3 ls77
Arizona weekly miner., 1877-02-23
MONDAY.

We are under obligations to Mir. T. J. But Ter for valuable assistance in the editorial room since our associate has been absent in the Territ orial Legislature.
, 1877-03-18
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAs.


A prominent knight Of this city has just re-
turned from quite an extended Eastern tour.
where be has visited numerous lodges. He re-
ports an astonishing increase in numbers, es-
pecially In the State OF Pennsylvania.
A movement is being rapidly forwarded for
the purpose OF organizing new lodge to work
In German. The petitioners claim to have up
wards of thirty applicants for ranks from among
the best citizens Of the northwest portion Of the
city, Where they desire to locate. The work Is
IN good hands, and deserves to be successful.
Some weeks ago the members OF Gauntlet
Lodge, No. 4, gave a party in Martlne's West-Side
hall, which was enjoyed BY very select COM
paiy. Since then numerous requests have been
made upon the members for repetition, aud
upon consultation it has been decided to give
another ''social reunion and hop" similar to
that given by them two years ago. 1t will be
held In the Grand Lodge Hall Friday evening,
the 3oth inst. All the rooms will be thrown
open, aud the ArmorJ arranged for dancing
~ pains are being spared to make the occasion
fully reach the expectations Of tho members
Auu their friends.
, 1877-03-18

officers are: N. G., Jerry Heating; sec., F. E.
Houston. =
~..- MISCELLANEOUS, 4
A lodge is wanted at Rock Grove, Stephenson
County. but a petition has not yet been sent IN.
San Francisco has twenty-five lodges, with
membership Of 1857. The total amount paid
by lodges for relief Inst year was S66 last.
Their assets are s643, ,406.59.
Brother John N. Richter was initiated In
Lodge No. Of Philadelphia in 1884, and he is
three years longer he intends celebrating his
"golden wedding - in Odd-Fe Fellowship.
The Chicago Battalion of Patriarchs have de-
cidcd to visit Joliet the Goth of April. In the
evening musical entertainment will be given,
in which the best musical talent In this city will
take part There will also be other attractions.
similar to those given last year at Rockford.
, 1877-03-18

Withdtawn from store during Friday for

Withdrawn from store during Friday Tor city
consumption: 2 Coz bu wheat 2, 821 bu corn
2, O51 bu rye, 502 bu barley.
The following grain. was inspected into store IN
this city on Saturday morning. 2 cars No. spring,
cars No. 3 do, cars rejected do Q2 wheat; I
car yellow corn, 16 cars high mixed do, cars new
do, II cars new mixed, ~ cars No. do, 19
cars rejected do (110 corn); cars white oats,
8 cars No. 2 do, 5 cars rejected do .{18 OATS; 3
cars No. rye: 2 cars rejected barley. Total,
143 cars, or go, 600 bu. Inspected ont: Q, CTS bu
wheat, s, 343 bu corn. 488 bu oats, 900 bu rye,
4, 145 bu barley.
During the first seventeen days OF this month 80
carloads Of wheat were inspected into store in this
city. against 008 for the corresponding time last
year, and !, 436 for do in 1875. j.:
The following were the ciepts and shipments
OF breadstu1s and live stock at this point during
the past week, and for the corresponding weeks
ending as dateI:
, 1877-03-18

nns IJ ,;,. unG euessstlon aoouk nlAuE up su
- - !,he'l @ u slca.s .ne a'apssso Ill.,, .ns
tne na1ues we're 1GluIueu on separate sltrs s. Z
Papef, anu cou1o nase peen lal1eu ue- 1ne s
mels, however, sratten oa 1ne oa'As =. " III III
senues, t"enty11'e on EXCL, aau .ae onl 'l
WY uey "u!u na.e peen mnEa va
| ~ pueuus sne toul Venltes ~ foT anu se!ec'
.ns na1ss Hom ,af eacn ~ iaoom. ~, nne supp1S,
eiou % NJ; Dos!e' celtalntt = sety le4sunaol M
ana az @ aus' onc % seT - o. ~ ,ne t a; tnd1 ose @
~ Julols WET eaneo ~ =. .'.e alst tIaa'' INA
~ !easl .eeh "oulS oe ,equ1Ieu ~ get Juls
Is Iesealueo " .ne ola1es attorney Us sat}s
lactoIy e1plana11o9eu o. tae ealiing o1 Uoo'ey'
, 1877-03-18
tANCELOT AND ELAINE.

IIoweyer man'd Of more than twice her years.
sca1n'd With an ancient sword, cut gu the cheek,
And bruised and bronzcd, sl,o lifted up her eyes,
9dyHs AZ iSsed him with that love which *"s her doc"
Through forest-paths his steed had strode,
And 'taong the downs where rivers flowed,
Where burning blooms OF Summer blowedr
Into ehadowcd track he rode,
The brave Sir I.ancclot:
lie saw castle on the hill.
lie wound the gate- horn wild and shrill,
He woke the air with many thrill
About lone As1olat.
She stood within the sunset glow
That alled the courts with blood-rcd flow;
She lifted up her sweet eyes slow,
And read the facc that bent so low
The maid OF AstoIat.
The eun touched, like the lland Of shame,
Ills shield. and kissed it into fame;
The courtliest Knight beloved OF Fame,
On way to Camc1ot.
Ont from the glory OF the West
The e kn,sht had come; his lance IN rest;
His tall helm glittcrcd like Il crest;
A shield dafhcd on the mighty breast
OF bold Sir Lancclot.
Ills so1nbre rlunles waved IN tho air:
His war horse champed meath jewels rnre,
Equipped for Camelot.
lie filed the castle-courts with light,
As su,nc greet etar might cl;ns,ncr bright
Adown the darkness OF the night.
lie d1le3 her life with death and blight
The Knight. Sir Lancelot
. Still as souc r,Arble- dream Of old,
The sunset touched her hair with gold:
1t kissed her garments silken fold
The maid OF Astoat.
Cuknowing anght Of Fate's dark loom,
Her face was like 4 lily bloom:
Her swcct eyes. knowing naaght OF gloom,
Yet sad with eou,e oespending doom,
Werc raised to Lance!ot.
The twilight darkcued like pail;
lie stepped into the ancie nj hall
The knight that held grand Courts in thrall,
And 70 brought dole TO Astolat~
MARCH. 1877. FANNY DnIsCoLI-
, 1877-03-18
ODD-FELIOWSUIP.

| Es
/ Thursday evening ]. L. Barnum, P. G., dcliv-
! cred an address on early Odd-Fcllowship in
| Chicago before Union Lodge, No. 9. This Was
the first lodge Of the Order instituted In the
| city, the ceremony taking place Feb. Is, 1874.
Brother 4. L. Jacobus, P. G., md others, at his
request, Joined in the petition for q charter,
| Union Lodge is NOW thirty three years old, and
In the full vigor of manhood. It's roll has been
signed by 1881 members, and it has received
into its treasury sls,613, Of which it has dis
bursed in charity S14,112. The address was at-
tcntiycly listened to By large number of
brothers, by whom applause WAS warmly BE-
slowed. Short speeches by DR.. J. Ward ellis.
P. G. ~, and others, followed, and the cxer-
ciscs closed By singing the closing ode. It is
suggested that No. would do a yerv proper
thing by procuring portrait Of A. L. Jacobus,
the father of Odd-Fellowahip here, to orna,u eut
the walls OF its lodge-room.
NEW LODGES.
f1de1a Lodge. No,C35, Lee Lee County, was IN
st'tuted the other day by Deputy G. ". Clark, OF
NO. ~. There were eight chartcr-members
and nine we're admitted BY card and six by mi
tiatlon ut the institution.
Rising Sun Lodge, No. 634, of somopauk. De
halb County, was Instituted Feb. II br Denuty
., 4. Ouroin, OF No. 2l2 There were twelve
CHARTER members. This Lodge will work in
Engl1sh The old one works in German.
Prize Lodge, No. s2a Of Caru,an, Henderson
COUNTY, was instituted Feb. 16 by Deputy John
~ Iui], OF No. 81. There were thirteen char
teE members, and three we're admitted BY lniti-
ation. The principal officers are: II. G., Jclu
a. Oay1s; Sec, Nathaniel " Wood.
Kansas Lodge, No. 6sa, of Kansas, Edgar
county vas instituted on the 9Th ult by Dep
utF Dr. E. Swarts, Of No. GIL. There were dTe
md min
, 1877-03-18


| FLOuR-Was IN better demand, though far from b.
Ing active, aud Tn u previous prices, norwtthsaa
! Ing the eeder feelfng tn wheat. Tho inquiry waa
chiefly local, but few lots wcrc wanted for ahip.
| meut. Sales were reported Of 325 brls winter
on private terms; $50 br1s spring extras clrteay
/ at IS. $4,000; 100 bris spring supernues S. Isl
and 100 brs rye -four at 81. 3743+.5o- Totnl 1.&1a
brls. The market closed quiet with the following
tho asking range of prices: Choice w1Etera 90;
| medium xintefs se5o57.oo; low Erada do, Sc Ooa
6.e5; choice spring extras. sa 5o9Z.oo: medium do
$6.oo96 25 shipping sxtras. S. o@5- IS; choice pat
eutA, 81 0o&9.5o; common do, S65oSz.50: spring
supcrhnes 81 009500. RYE -four, $4 3784- So Buck
wheat do. So oo97.60.
BRAN-Waa quiet md steady. Sale WA limited to 10
tons It s1s. % per ton FREQ on board car.
M1DphlsGs-sale was made OF 10 Ions from barley 1t
$40. co per ton on track.
Cokx-MxAL-6ale was made Of 80 tons coarse It
SIS. Is Der ton On track aud free board car.
WHEAT-Was rather quiet and easier. but very
steady The market declined c carly. md partially
rallied, closing &c below the latest prices ct Friday
Liverpool was quiet and closed dull, while New York
was quoted dull and Inactive, but receipts were
again very small thas there special pressure
the market outside orderz either buy SELL be-
ms scarce Trading dragged badly at times. but tho
wheat in this cy decreased during the week though
81 by
many operators arc inclined 70 helteve that the circun
Esropsen 5uysrs aold I'd % sos sssa
tse t. 5s hSa nd ne s. taF =
% ses nsss
ss3ss s:s H. :stsss :5s i @ es:ss
sS5 = %S9: z sSS9s: 7?
ssss s g. q e. e % By :, s9n* H
= % ] 6 5esfs aas ~ ~ e. 81
n %'Ss.:STs ] TsstEMas u fl. 1oe.! demand with
s e s. S'
ssss e L
Ffssf' ssn ne aa
:ssst ;$p ~ r. s s5S:s a. .s s
sy 5 On sh 5 s:s sees sa.2
outside account not Large. 70 With
down l 5 II re aD:snee Ct buye. Seller y
ss Il r s "a
% u: ssd 1sea
receipts St 60 9r hIs1 %lxs M :io.sd Css6
s e tSS i SSSsa f. s.
$s Il 5 x I + g ::
oAT$sWSEs Is .esi,s and ,,se4e lover Early in
e nssi
dhs opsntng psng aa;1 aEGre j. a sosnE qae: ApE
S5<s S5s sSS Ss,SS 5;asSs sssass
rs = il H. nssste cs Ct
& 10 q re- sa@Rs Ts g.
RYE-Was quiet and unchanged. Fresh No. 2 sold At
& xeps H9pe
! 3oo pu No. at 6se; 100 bu at esxc On uack Total
: EAKEr-was moderately active aud armer, closing
IS q fs IL
s?s! Il M E 4eseS; t.
MET st .sc and rejected at o8t@.7c Apr{l soid ar
, 1877-03-18
FINANCE AND. TRADE.
The Loan Market Quiet...Pro.
spective Surplus Of .~
Funds. - '.''
The Produce Markets Rather
More AUTHORIZATIONS
Stronger. 49,.
Wheat and Corn Basier--Barley Firmer-'
Other Breadstufb Steady.
FINANCIAL.

The local financial situation WIS dull at the close
Of the week. Business was quiet, end hardly up to
that Of the earlier days. Discounts were mora
active at the beginning Of the week than during
the preceding one, but fell away towards the end.
The loan market is depressed by the light demand
for accommodations aud the prospect Of large i'd
dtlon to the loanable surplus the LIST prox when
large amount OF Board-ofTrade paper falls due
and will not need to be renewed.
Rates Of discount were SOLO per cent at the
banks to regular customers. On the street, there
WAS little business. Bank rates prevail.
New York exchange was firm at 5oQ375o per
81, 600 premium between banks.
Currency was shipped to New York. @.8a
The clearings OF the week were reported as fol-
lows by Manager D. T. Hale, Of the Chicago Clear
ing -Housa.