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Arizona citizen., 1877-11-23
Affairs in Arizona,

The advancement of Arizona as a mining Territory has been very mark. ed during the past year. Doubtless, much is due to the approach and com pletiOn of the Southern Pacific railroad, which, on the 9th of October, sent its first train of cars across the Colorado river into Yuma; but it is not to be de- nied that the sterling merit of many of it's mines, such as the Silver King, Peck, Vulture, Blackberry, McCrackin, Os- trich. Castle Dome and Tiger, would alone serve 10 force the Territory into prominence in course of time, even if communication were as difficult and te- .diOus as ever.
 In her development, Arizona has had many difficulties to contend with. The country was, and is supposed to be, not only a most dessolate and barren one, but subject to insufferable heat. While these peculiarities are in measure true. yet they have been much exaggerated. The valleys of the Gila and it's tributa- ries possess many hundred square miles of the best agricultural lands, and along the course of the Lower Colorado the country is far from being desert. h. land, and especially in the center of the Territory, there is beyond doubt immense areas of barren and valueless Uplands. But this barrenuess does not affect its mineral resources. The nu- merous small spurs and isolated moun- tain ranges, which traverse Arizona from north to south, are proving to be well filled with ore deposits of the first order, and this one fact being well known, neither barrenness, heat, Indi- ans, tarantulas or desert will interfere with her advance. The energy of her American citizens has proven beyond cavil the existence of rich mines; the attention of capital has been drawn to these, and help has at last come. This will continue until Arizona is as well known by its production of bullion as any other part of the West.
 The Sentinel (Yuma) of October l3 prints a list of the new quartz-mills bought or erected during the last six months, which more than anything else shows that there is life and progress in that Territory. We reprint the list en- tire:
Arizona citizen., 1877-11-23

WAsHINGTON, November 12.-The Commissioner of the General Land Of flee has today issued an order to the Pacific coast Land Offices, revoking the order of March ,, which prohibited the further reception of applications for entries of desert land under the act of last March. He now gives directions allowing them to be received, if accom- panied by absolute evidence of the truth of the desert character of the lands designed. Local officers are also in- structed to communicate all doubtful cases to the General Land Office, with a full statement of facts and attendant circumstances.
Arizona citizen., 1877-11-23
GOVERNOR RICE, of Massachusetts,

GOVERNOR RICE, of Massachusetts, employs a gentle sarcasm in speaking of the journals of his native land. He was asked, while reading his newspa- per the other morning: Do you al ways read the papers before you go down town in the mornings" And he answered: "Why. of course do. How else should I know how to go down town; How should know what kind ol mag an this morning:'
Arizona citizen., 1877-11-23
General Howard's Reception.

The people of Portland, Oregon, gave General Howard a grand recep- tion on Mondoy evening. A large del egation of tn people Ot that city and the State, wei present, as were also many of the ary officers stationed at Fort Yanc 1T, with its military band. The enl iasm was pronounc- ed and the Genera's s reception cordial. He made quite long speech, giving a sketch of the campaign and alluding to it's battles. He said that one hun dred and eleven of his comrades had been killed and buried between Oregon and Minnesota, and as many more wounded He says the campaign had been conducted in precise conformity to General Sherman's orders and with General McDOwell's generous support and more specific directions. Finally the General gave his own views upon the Indian question and our system of dealing with them. Ills estimate of our Indian policy is not fiattering. He secs and appreciates the injustice of considering the Indian tribes as in- dependent nations, making treaties with them, placing them on reserva- tions, and when the white people press upon them from the outside and begin to clamOr for the Indians homes, our Government allows the Indians to be driven from their lands into revolt and warfare, and then we make war upon and subdue them. He thinks we should cease from making treaties with them, but put them upon permanent reserva- tiOns-Alla.
Arizona citizen., 1877-11-23
REMOVAL.

I. l.. COGSWELI., Dentist has remov Cd his office from 230 Kearny Street, 10 the Young Mems Christian Association Build ing, 232 Sutter Street, near Kearny, San Francisco.
 The rooms are elegant, convenient and we'll ventilated. Friends and patrons are Invited 10 call.
Arizona citizen., 1877-11-23
JAMES AREGG,

MAIN STREET, YUMA, ARIZONA. News Depot. Book and Cigar Store, Con fectiOneTy and Fancy Goods.
Arizona citizen., 1877-11-23
The Corral is Large

AnG is always supplied with Grain, Hay and abundance Of good well water. Spe= clal care taken with stock or other proper ty intrusted to the proprietor.
 Everybody familiar with Chas. II. I.a7 beree's management of Desert station Speaks in the highest terms of .f.
Arizona citizen., 1877-11-23
WILLIAM J. OSBORN.
ATTORNEY.AT-LAW

NOTARY PUBLIC AND COSvETANCRR, special assistance given in obtaining pa tents for Mining and PreemptiOn claims, and also title tO land under the Desert land and Timber culture laws.
 Office north side Congress street, Tucson Arizona
Arizona citizen., 1877-11-23

ATTORNEYS AND CoUNsELLORs AT LAW,
 Tucson, Arizona. Partners in all business except where Che Territory Is a party.
Arizona citizen., 1877-11-23
GEO. H. WILLIAMS,
GENERAL.

Washington, D. C.
 Prompt and careful attention given to business in the Supreme and other Courts otthe District, and before the Departments. Oct 6 l-6m
Arizona citizen., 1877-11-23
JOHN L. HARRIS.

Late Chief Clerk Surveyor Gen'rs Office. '. s. DEPUTY SURVEYOR. Agricultural, Mineral and Private Land
 Claims Surveyed. Tucson, Arizona.
Arizona citizen., 1877-11-23
H. B. SUMMERS,

ATTORNEY AT LAW, FLORENCE, ARIZONA.
 Practices in all the Courts Of the Terri tory and gives special attention to cases before the U. :. Land office. fl
Arizona citizen., 1877-11-23
". s. EDWARDS,

CIVIL ENGINEER AND SURVEYOR. United States Deputy Mineral Surveyor. Special attention given to locations un- der the Desert Land Act, and obtaining patents tO mining property.
Arizona citizen., 1877-11-23
FARLEY & POMROY,

ATTORNEYS AND CoUNsELORs AT LAW. Tucson, Arizona.
 Notarles Public. Office United States District Attorney. Office on Congress street
Arizona citizen., 1877-11-23

\ LITTLE boy went to his father cry ing the other day, and told he had kick ed d bee that had a splinter in his tail
Arizona citizen., 1877-11-23
The Table

Is always supplied with an ample variety of well-cOoked food. No congregation in this. Stage passengers and travellers by there understand It, and to them all un- acquainted with the fact arc respectfully referred for information.
Arizona citizen., 1877-11-23
H. N. ALEXANDER,

YUMA, ARIZONA.
 ATTORNEY AT LAW. VIII practice in all Courts in this Territory
Arizona citizen., 1877-11-23
NNETT. T. H. HARRIS
HARRIS & BENNETT,
J. M. BERGER,
WATCHMAKER AND JEwELEF

WATCHMAKER AND JEwELER, Nohgress Street, opposite L. NJ. Jacobs &
 Co.'S Store. -eeSoh' Arizona. N me Assortment or Clocks, Watches 'eWeiry always on hand Tor sale. 'lIonage respectfully solicited.
Arizona citizen., 1877-11-23
No. z.
Mitchell Wagons. The Cheapest and Best.

HNHESE WORLD RENOWNED WAC | Ons will he kept constantly on hand And Sold Cheap for Cash. Everything about these Wagons Is Com, pleie, with CaiifornIa Brake, spring
 Elevated Seat. etc, Agents:
 JOSEPH COLLISGwOOD. Florence.
 C. T. ETCaEI.S. Tucson J. q. CAPRoN. Yuma. Nov. l6 5-tf
Arizona citizen., 1877-11-23
Desert Station. IS Miles from Florence.

CHAs- II. LABEREE. Proprietor.
Arizona citizen., 1877-11-23
W. H. MERRITT,

ASSA0ER, Florence, Pinal County, Arizona. Office with Judge J. D. Walker. Nov 6-}m
Arizona citizen., 1877-11-23

DLANK POWERS OF ATTORNEY FOE ID sale cheap at CITIZEN office.
Arizona citizen., 1877-11-23
THE ARIZONA CITIZEN
PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY.
suRsCRIPTIoN RArEs

One copy, one year, S co One Copy, six months 3 3OO
 single numbers l5
Arizona citizen., 1877-11-23
THEO. E. WHITE.

CIVIL ENGINEER AND sURvEYoR.
 Deputy Surveyor Of Mineral Lands, Tucson. Arizona. 50-tf
Arizona citizen., 1877-11-23
J, DE NOON REYMERT

ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW,
 Notary Public.
 Florence, Pinal County, Arizona. Nov. l6. 6-tf
Arizona citizen., 1877-11-23
ApvERTIsING RArEs:

A
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 Business advertisements at Reduced Rates.
 AUTHORIZED AGENTS FOR THE CITIZEN: {: W. \. Kelly, newsdealer at Prescott, has THE CITIZEN for sale, and has authority 10 receive and receipt for money due us. L. P. Fisher, % and 2l New Merchants Exchange, san Francisco.
 Charles W. Crane. Room 10, Safe Depos- lt building, S2S Montgomery Street, San Francisco.
 James Abegg. Yuma E. Iryine........ PheniX. pr. J. H. Pierson ,............... Wickenburg Julius F.. Levy.-..........-..... Cruces. J. $. Mansfield Tucson.
 JOHN P. CLUM, Proprietor.
Arizona citizen., 1877-11-23
HEREFORD & GOODRICH,

BRIGGS GOODRICH, B. ] Dist. Atty Pima Co. Nc
Arizona citizen., 1877-11-23

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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-04-05
CIVIL SERVICE ABUSES.
70 the Edtt0r OF the Tribune.

70 the EdttOr OF The Tribune.
SIZE: The Office should seek the man, not the
mau the Office The sefseeker for place is rarely the
person best adapted Ill that position. l. National
Legislature aggregate as 1t should be, OF the talent
wisdom and moral culture Of the community Why n0t
Because men OF sterling worth and integrity gener
ally not seeking and will not descend to the wire
pulling practced by demagogues and inferior men,
whom mOdesty keeps in the background Let this
subject be agtated that the people may rise to the ne
cesslty OF a higher representation.
Azain in civil service the Office should seek the
best qua ed TO fill such office in the interest OF the puo-
lie as private firms seek peculiar fitness and adaptaby
for special duties required When the depart
nents are organized the principle OF successful bust
mes. firms when adaptability, integrity and efficiency
are the first consideration, then economy IN civil service
VIII have reached q necessary reform. Bureau
officers and heads Of divisions not unfrequcnty IN the
late past considered less the interest OF the Govern
m,ui and Justice individuals than the pOrtEnlty or
providing for flyOrcs friends. and relatives. The law
and consequent Appropriation provide. Tor so many
clerks of certain grades certain salaries FOR certain posi-
tins course implying certain duties u DE performed
Ir has the IA the Treasury department fhat
favOrte performing minor duties has stood on the pay
PRINCIPAL bOOkkeep"r, receiving the salary
awarded 10 that desk, while the clerk performing the
duiIcs of that desk received smaller salary. such
eases are by means rare. VIII not reforming secre-
iarie- institute inye~=1iiOui Ehc ncy ana cdpacity
ia many have been ignored especially licapa-
bile Of fawunC, intriguing, aud wliepullng. Efficient,
faithful clerks have been degraded from the class ana
assigned by civil service examination, CONTINUING
nj fh same desk performing the old duties, in order
Lake place with good salary for new man with no
aptitude business he being friend OF the cnle OF the
stro political influence have possessed immunity FOR
loss OF time and had fear OF removal no matter OF
how little worth their services were 10 the Government
Yours for REFORM AND The RIGHT.
WdsbiugfGa March Pc, 1877.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-04-05
LETTERS FROM THE PEOPLE.

AID FOR CHURCH IN SOUTH AFRICA.
A CONCERT THAT WILL BE GIvEN-sINGULAR HIS
TORY OF THE CHURCH.
70 the Editor Of The Tribune.
SIR Far back in the ages q tribe OF men
passed down the Of Africa and finally settled
in fair region sometimes called kat1r Land-though
Kafir is merely the Mosem for unbeliever. The
modern is Natal II Is back OF this land that some
people think they have discovered solomons Land OF
Ophir where there gold and there said 70 he
remains OF cities inland which think TO trace to the
Queen Of sheba. But this Is as yet conjecture.
The Zulu tribe had strange laws, for instance
against stealing $50 have WEI but with ercer pen
atty IL was punished with death. Nevertheless women
had not their rights all the work ana burdens came upon
them. waile dlsdaned any meaner employment
than war and hunting. They have changed all that ana
do less and more work. and women are allowed
to have souls and uncertain fear OF spr
its and demons has been changed IN very many 10 a
Christian faith. upheld by schools which are raising up
native teachers and even ministers. At one or the
parishes Inarda the people had built Christian church
It burned-they built another I was destroyed by
a cyclone Twice they made sun-drled brick, ana twice
heavy rains washed them away. Again they raised a
church. with roof OF English zinc and American timber
and again the wind overthrow IT,
say that Providence against them nay, rather
they think. the Prince Of the Power the Air" And
they will not give IL up One two friends who could
i'll afford to them roof became responsible Tor one
concert has volunteered for Apl II AZ irving Hail.
IN which one is supposed To get his moneys worth ana
yet have the luxury or doing good. p
Actc- York, April 3, 1877.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-04-05
MUSIC AND THE DRAMA.
IL BALLO IN MASCHERA.

The new venture in Italian opera by Messrs
Albtes and Palmier fairly launched last night
the Academy Of Music The artists brought here
from Havana, and constitute good working company
In which, although there stars Of the first magn
tude there TO be abundant material for the cred
liable representation Of the most popular the
modern Italian stage. The principal soprano sgnora
Pamieri, has been heard in NewYork before While IL
must be confessed that her has the bloom
and richness OF early maturity. fail 10 ad
mire the art with which she uses it or to recog-
nze the nobility Of her dramatic style. The popular
success Of the evening made by the tenor, Sig.
Celada who certainly reused real enthusiasm at several
points OF the performance He has resonant and
what metallic voice OF only moderately good quality in
the middle register but enriched with those great ring
Ing high chest notes which invaluable to the Italian
tenor. and with these he produces admirable effects.
Naturally he Is little prone TO make too much Of his
best gift, and his vocalsm calls for special commen
dalton but he sings with and times with
real dramatic power sig. Celada deserves a hearty
welcome 70 New-YOrk and We have no doubt that
he will be a favorite. The troupe includes
light soprano. sgnorna Marck, with neat little voice
and neat little way mezzo-sopranO, SgnOrina RAM
bel who manages well with the cOntraltO parts
baritone BertOlnsl, with good big and a crude
method and a heavy bass. Da Negro. Mr.. Maretzek
conducts and chorus orchestra and wardrobe about
as usual. The representation OF Ballo in Maschera
with the aid of these materials on the whole
effective, and the audience. rather cold at first,
conquered by degrees. II is pity This
good work Of Verdi's is not given oftener, espe-
cially the is laid in this country. How
pleasant it was TO meet again old friend Richard,
Count Of Warwick and Governor Of Boston, America"
and TO behold the remarkable picture of the manners
and customs of ancestors which this opera presents
To look upon the gay governor, attended by blonde
young in tights and doggei by the erocous con-
spFatOrs, Sam and Top who always dress in black and
mill hats ny of q
dcrOus disposition, aud drop their lower jaws NJ
all the low notes in way that expresses
daggers; to survey the solid men OF Bos-
ton they do duty IN the chorus ana
walk through the melancholy festivities Of the masked
ball peep again into the palatia cutgranite cabin OF
the black sorceress. and the lobster men of the
period clad in OF Masanieo. and Massachu-
setts Shippers habed ike BaTbary pirates come 10 have
their old listen 10 the conversation
between Gov Richard, the pretty page and the First
Judge"-al this is surely better than Bancroft and we
are grateful for the promise that we shall have 1t all
over again on Monday. Meanwhile new work by the
same composer entitled TrovatOre is TO be sung TO
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-04-05

Gus, shall have denoted the general grounds that base
our adverse Judgment Of this effort work Of dramatic
art In one scene-the last one, and one Tor
which, apparently. the play Of "a Grown Of
Thorns" was wrten,-Miss Dickinson revealed dramatic
instinct This passage Is imitation Of the last act OF
Mary stuart and II looks much like deliberate
crib from Axe and Crown" Miss Dickinson succeeded
here in expressing quite well the dread OF death and the
exaltatoD OF soul that conquers this natural COW
ardce.
Crown 81 Thorns was well set upon the stage Of
the Eagle Theater, and Miss vaders, Miss Boni
face, Mr.. HawOrth, Dir. Stedman Mr.. Leake,
and Mr.. Aldrich acted ef1ciently in certain OF
its minor parts. MI Arnott Henry VIII, made him
self ridiculous, and did much TO make the whole affair
absurd. The play itself is offspring OF the Giacom
metti model but though dreary during two acts, al
fOrs situations last and. when compressed and rid
OF some Of the forsooth" and "sy. marry style that
Miss Dickinson has caught from Scotgs novels might
be made useful by trained actors
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-04-05
"NCUMBRANCES.r
WHY NOT EMPLOY LABORERs WHO HAVE CHILDREN
THEIR SUPERIOR FAITHFULSEss.

WHY NOT EMPLOY LABORERS WHO HAVE CHILDREN
THEIR SUPERIOR FArTHFULNEss.
To the Editor Of the Tribune.
SIR Every little while l read an advertise
meut running somewhat fOllOws: " A married man
wants a situation gardener or cOachman, to live in
the gentlcmans cottage; has membranes" Or
gentleman farmer. Sc, wants to hire a married man
without membranes" Now. all know what that
means and in the OF humanity protest against
considering children membranes. Have to
this that they desire and rejoice at the increase Of
calves and pigs OF hens AMI geese but If a aborng
man becomes the father OF "a child they consider it
incumbrance and nusancei Now, pigs and hens are
nuisance they are restrained for they break into
a garden they will destroy than their value.
Uuruly unrestrained children nuisance Oittmes,
and they II either because tley are neglected
improperly trained.
II i well known that the Government ia constantly
encouraging emigration, giving tO every 0ne after
Mort residence The full right or citizenship ana, II
desire Il, homestead. The true wealth OF cOuD'
try consists in ts aud daughters for without these
there could society, barter production. Now
it is ali ndispuable fact that the majority Of criminals,
paup-rs, and gin-ml Keepers are foreigners All the
low suns of cities filed with foreign How
much better citizens ana faithful labOrers are men
born and educated under our institutions than those
who from foreign parts Who VIII not employ
them the And yet by refusing to hire man be-
cause he has children person not only cutting on the
hope the future but encouraging that crime Of ali
crimes, the murder OF unborn babes A man with
growing and increasing family about him Is most faith
mi servant from that very fact He loves bis children
and wishes lose his place for their sakes There
are few cases. perhaps, where II would be better 10
nave none but that such misfortune, lnd not
virtue, will have the harGlhOOd 10 deny. II there
has given much OF this worlds goods, VINO would deny
IA DOOR man the wealth If the love or children his
J,T VAN WICK.
e POughkeepsie " T., March 90 1877.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-04-05
A RING DEFEAT.
THE FAILURE OF AN ATTEMPT BY CLAIM AGENTS
To UNDERMINE TREASURY OFFICERS
BY TELEGRAPH TO THE rRIBUSg1

THE FAILURE OF AN ATTEMPT BY CLAIM AGENTS
To UNDERMINE TREASURY OFFICERS
By TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUSg
WASHINGTON, April 4.-0ne of the strongest rings
in Washington has Just met with its first defeat
under the new administration of the Treasury De-
partment For long time the combination of cotton
claim agents has been at work TO undermine the
present organization of the division In the Treasury
which pass IS upon cotton claims Immediately after
the Inauguration of Mr. Hayes attack on this di-
vision was made anew with great vigOr. The accu-
sations were promptly investigated and the result is
fully to exOnerate Mr.. NOer. the chief man against
whom the movement directed. The report
shows cOnclusively that the claim agents whose
cases had been rejected concOcted the charges and
that there was not the slightest foundation for
them. The same men who have been prominent in
thus last attack on very important division of the
Treasury were active under MIR. Brisow in trying to
break him down by scandaous stories connecting
him with improper decisions The same ring Kept
these scandals alive throughout an entire session Of
Congress- and have renewed the anne line of attack
under the new administration of the Treasury with
the want of success above indicated.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-04-05
APPOINTING RELATIVES TO OFFICE.
To the EdttOr Or Fhe Tribune.
. SIR: In THE TRIBUSE's Washington corr

spoudence OF March 16 lind the following:
The brother-iulaw and cousin viii have no place IN
President Hayes'- Administration Among the uusuc-
candidates FOR the United states M1rshalshlp for
Livingston County. He admitted 10 "A private audi
.uee with the President and presented his papers The
President looked them all carefully through and then
Looking MI -wcll full In the face said: Your papers
cepti0nabe; there Is nothing IN your record
which does not 10 show that you are uly qnancd
or the position but there insuperabe objection
your al 10 Federal ohce-that As, your
wife Is a fsvorite cousin Of MIS- Hayes"
As nobody to have offered any criticism upon
this little speech Of the President may be permitted 10
xpres the opinion that the assigned for rejecting
Mr. stlwell's application is no reason at all. Honesty
and capabiity the essential qualifications OF public
servant and IT, the Presidents language implies, Mr.
twe these essentials, the fact that his wife
l. cousin OF Hayes IL for rejecting him
rhe President OF sound mind and therefore cannot
consider the relationship a disqua icatiOu fact
am therefore compelled 10 believe that IN this instance
he mas acted simply for the sake Of appearances The
charge Of nepOtsn-the misfortune OF ms predecessor
ma him that ne rejects the services Of
good and competent man, and cOmpels the country to
take It's chances future applicants who DE both
dishonest and incompetent rather than risk the awful
accusation OF appointing 10 office tie husband Of Mrs.
Hayes fayOrite cousin.
This UNCONSCIOUS confession Of weakness may suggest
10 some question Has the President IN making his
appointments governed simply by tine desire TO
der his Administration pOpularf In other words Is tie
much Wanted policy OF the Administration mere pre-
tense and sham NObpdy IN his Will suppose this
for moment. The President Ii honest and let
NAV say OF him He enjoys already the confidence OF the
country and afford 10 brave criticism IN consulting
the cOuntrys good. Ii. b.
Hon. ~ L., March 20, 1877.