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The weekly Arizona miner., 1877-06-08
Yuma County Items.

We copy from the Yuma Sentinel the following news items:
 HERE THEY CoNE.--On Tuesday large gang of Chinsmcn were brought across the river on the Arizona side. They pitched their camp on the edge of the riye-, just, above ghe quartcrmaster's depot, and ou Thursday commenced, in earnest, grading the site of the Arizona end of the railroad hridgc-96 carts and 3i horses were brought over on Wednesday and put to work the ueN; day.
 New mines have been found lately in Granite Range, near thc Wickenburg road Nr Carlisle. of Desert Station. In, ore from them that assays $2, joO to the ton.
 The Santa Monica railroad k reported sold to the Southern Pacific. and Los Angc- les is ,nmewhat agitated by the prospect of losing the benefits ot competing road.
 A railroad cutoff is proposed and talked Of between Yuma and San Francisco. The proposition k to build road from Nohave Station through the Caiun Pass to Coltoo. This new road would cut off much distance, avoid the San Fernando tunnel, and materi- ally shorten the time between Arizona and San Francisco. The project promises much for Yuma, but blasts Los Angeles hope, of controlling the trade of this Territory.
 The C. S. N. Co. have not yet determined upon any schedule time for running their steamboats on the river, but so fir they have averaged two trips per week.
 DESERT LtNDS.-Wc are informed that the entire tract lying south of the Gila, be- tween Fillibuster and Mission, has been talk en up under the Desert Land law.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1877-06-08

AN INHABITED lsLAND.-The British ship East CrofG form Newcastle. New South Wales. sailed February 27th and passed north New Zealand, Thence Pa'merston's Island March 24th, lat. IS S, long. 162 20 W0 Strong gales from ES.E. to E.NE This island is said to be uninhabi,cd, but is proven otherwise, as Captain Rimmer passed within four miles of it and saw boat manned by what he took to be natives coming toward the ship, but shortly after it turned back
The weekly Arizona miner., 1877-06-08

SUIT DECIDED AGAINST THE UNION PA- crFIC RAILRoAD-RNLwAY CONsTRUCTIoN TOWARDS THE BLACK HuIs.-Omaha. May 25.-Clippcr X Dean, who sued the Union Pacific Railroad Company for violation of contract, in the amount of SS3,000, to-day got judgment for $2j,5S1.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1877-06-08
TELICGR RAPIIIC.
SPECIAL TO THE .MLNER.

London, June 6. Attho falling of the Wideombe suspension bridge l0J persons were prceipiiaied into the river. Twenty dead bodies have been recoV- cred, and several arc still missing. By iaier report, it is ascerainoi that there were 1o per,ou. prec!pifa!ed with the bridge. instead of lUO.
 Salt Lake, June c. \ delegation of non Mormon citizens waited ufsuu General Crook to-day regarding thc cuucsflraiion of troops into Utah. They informed La thal Brigham was arming hts people Co | bi in ease ot being prosecuted for compliclty in the Mountain Meadow massa- crr; thai tLey dld not apprehcnd general uf Mormous against the constituted author!ty of the niled States, but that they did lear an outbreak in caSe Rrigham Young was brought Co lrial for murder. Gen. Crook replied that there would be time enough to provide for trouble when an indictment was found.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1877-06-08
Rridr. .cros. the Colorado River.

The Yuma Sentinel in speaking ot the new bridge about to cross the river at Yuma says:
 We are told that the bridge is to be a wooden truss. with draw for the passage of steamboats; that the material has been got out, dressed and numbered, and in readi- ness for shipment; and that it will be ship ned as soon as the work Is finished on the California side of the river. There now re mains to overcome only the slough east of Iagers. This involves building the road on piles distance of 700 feet. Upon this 1. pile-driver and a donkey engine are at work. and the job will be finished in about ten days. Then the bridge material will ar- r,y.. and -v .aa tima tar "rdgc s Iala 'ne a-.. r this side wal hove the grou c.a.. and ready for lo Yuma dcpots ra.r t-aF5, ---.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1877-06-08

Mccormick writes as follows to n party here: If you meet any of my old friends, assure them of my continued interest in the Territory. and of my cool indifference to the scamps who say have deserted or abandoned it. In my present position, as in all l have held at the East, have been able to do work for Arizona, and you will know that am constantly doing it" All true, to our own knowledge.-t Yuma Senti- .1
The weekly Arizona miner., 1877-06-08

Why did Noah stop on Mount Ararat2
 Answer-BecauSc he intended to travel. and it was close to Uhe) Kars.- Kingsbury
 And when he got aboard he could find no seat tin the conductor cried out 'Erzeroum uu H.la- Martin
The weekly Arizona miner., 1877-06-08

Not only are the public lands being grabbed by our resident capitalists, but we are threatened with an influx of eastern rnoueyed men, who have heard of the easy manner in which public lands can be stolen in this State and Arizona. \ short time ago . party went through the city on their way 10 Yuma, from which point they leave to make personal selection of lands, which II is their intention to take up under the Des- srt Land Act They were pilotcd by San Francisco man, who knows the country, and under his direction they will locate clmms.- Los Angeles Republican.
 We will not have the pleasure of greeting the aforesaid capitalists and moneycd men, .raI-t-t N-.s .. ' N.... .rrn'. t..S .o tc-.-t !... . "- mines -r. Gan aceomm e-a-. ... t.- ... .....-.s Gas. c[ tas Rocky Ao-1.3---.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1877-06-08

taUiHl had a .t.... #.. pea-aneH ia 70 uetas. The asr. Act losisg caor.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1877-06-08

Nv virtue of an execution issued Of the District ( 'urt ot the Third Judicial District in and the County oi Navapa. ToTory ef Ar.xoua duly aitesied on he 'tn day o June ie5s and directed n favor ni t W 6vuuns plaintiff and against thc {'nai Gold and >iFer Mining Comrany. defendant. by which I an commanded o make out of the personal property sf said d"endant and sufficient personal property be 'and Then out "f hs real property the o three hun df'd and ninety hse eloo dollars damages and eight hundred and ioriy e0O dollars together with accfaeing cst& have levied upon and taken all the ght uie and interest which the said defendant had on The 'th day of June. is of ID and the following described pruperty to-wit.
 The iurnare hutdngs grounds and an sppurtenances Ihereuno beougug situated at Walnut Grove county and Ierritnry aforesaid and known the Piua Gold andS yer Mining Conpanys furnace consisting of one steam given that
 Saturday, the 3oth Day of June, 1877 Between the hours of 9 o'clock A N. and o'clock r NJ val expose f'r sAI" "r'~ 'Nr ,. s.ta d,srs.rrv
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The weekly Arizona miner., 1877-06-08

'c. uf Colorado has been sU. '. 3, San Carlos a. place. 0l 4c svy timber.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1877-06-08

By request of one of the most responsible citizens of the village of Prescott We pub fish the following card, the author being a large taxpayer and member of the ninth Legislature:
 X CARD.
 EDITOR MIxER:-In the last WEEKLY MINER | noticed the bids received by our Board of Supervisors for surveying the Pres colt and Bradshaw city wagon road were three. viz: Mir. Fosters, Mir. Bennitt's and Iount < Mitchell's; and the bid of NIT. ros- teris was accepted, which was sl9eO, being goo above Bennitt's and s5l5 above Lount & Eitchell's.
 Now as & taxpayer | would like 10 De en- lishtsned on this, for l supposed the awards ysut to the lowest responsible bidder. Being .cousiuted with all the bidders, and beiiev- ing them lo be responsible men, It appears strange that the taxpayers Of thiS county .houid be put to this additional expense.
 Will some one rise and explain, and obIige enc of many taxpayers. lAAfAhE Eh'
The weekly Arizona miner., 1877-06-08

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The weekly Arizona miner., 1877-06-08
ShcrIn's Sale.
TERRITORY OF ARIZONA
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Prescott AT January IT, is7s
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-08-05
COUNTEkFEITERs PARDONED.

President hayes has pardoned John and Thomas
Loughrcy, the convicted counericitcrs oil Ave cent
nickel pieces. who convicted OF that cfrance in
the United states Court, March 10, 1876 he par
don, which received ny United States Marshal
Harlow, Brooklyn, yesterday, created considerable sur
prise in police circles The convlcts, who are
now III the Albany Penltentiary, are sharp
intelligent young men, and we're for time
quite successful! in Their neIaTious business.
lncy were arrested August g. 1875. Wnile in the Ray
nond Street Jail they made good their escape and fled
to this city, where they we're rccapturod, their hiding
place being made known to the police 0y u woman
with whom one oil tho lugitves bad quarrcled. They
pleaded guilty to the Indictment and were sentenced
10 the Pcnitcptary by Judge Benedict for two years
aud six months asch ana To pay = line VI 5000 with
costs 1he,r pardon is granted at tho request of a
largo number Oi cltzcns and, IN the language OF The
PARDON ION the ground of their youth and former
good character, and because they nad never before
been criminaiy charged"
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-08-05

From the Detroit FREQ Press, Angus, 9

From the Detroit FREQ Press, August 81
Yesterday forenoon N woman was observed skulkng
around the foot OF Woodward avenue # desired
conceal her identity from people The ferry boats.
She finally concealed herself behind post and after
half all hours watching she suddenly walked aboard
of the boats just landing ON the promenade deck
a mddic.agca nian OF good address talking TO two
who seemed to be strangers to him. he had
been calling their attention to tho cool breczes, play
fui rppics and dancing sunshine, and just asking
them If the green banks the Canada side didn't
mind them OF the quaint old ruins along the Rhine,
when the woman who had been skuiging around
up behind him and landed u CUT his ear that
made him gasp for breath.
"Pintin' out tho scenery, are you'll" she exclaimed
as he reached for his hat. ''Lct nome on a druuk
three days ago, your family out o. provisions aud
the BABY sick, and md you down here w,tn all the
style oil duke, p,ntn out Canada to strange women ~
Ill wac
''You pint for homol" sho interrupted .and " you
even bink OF doagng into an alley II yell .Murdcrv
and turn out the whole police Iorcclo
He gave one last, lingering look the Canada Shore
and went down Stairs, lodged around buggy, shot
down the wharvos as II nrca from gun.
Never mind ~ she remarked, a. she stood upon q
bale OF hay and watched ms illght-'ne'll have to
have "a change oil paper collars before the week ends
and i'm DO Just us delicious to get my fingers his
hair saturday night Us tbis morning When | get
through with him nell think the scenery around here
has run down 70 an old morse and ono sunlower!~
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-08-05
PERFIDIOUS PATRICK MURPHY.

Patrick Murphy, residing at the corner Of Pacific
street ana Grand avenue, Brooklyn, was gned be-
fore Police Justice Bloom yesterday charged with OBJ
tanning sos under false pretencos. The compla
in tho case was Mary Carney, domestic In the employ
of Mr. Fish, OF No. Ill Clinton street. Murphy, who
Is married man, was engaged some lime ago IN
painting the residence OF Mr. Fish, anu II was
during that period that he made harys acquaintance.
Mary testified yesterday that the accused represented
himself 10 bs a wido~cr, and That he promised TO
marry her. Upon these promises she claims 10 havo
gwen him sos to buy furniture for their prospective
nome Tho witness SAID, with much iceiing that
Patrick ON many OCCASIONS told hcr no ioved her
Mr.. Murphy, who present during TINS portion oil
the testimony, became very excited and woulu prooa-
bly, nave dssrrangea Mary nair II she mad not been
closely watched. Bridget Moran, servant employed IN
the house with Mary, testified to the frequent
VISITS OF tho accused, aid also Thomas bughn, oi
NO. s2S Dean street. Patrick, when placed upon tho
stand testified that he received money ~ dincr
ent periods from the plaintiff the promise that no
would repay her IN tho spring; that she was aware
he was married. ut the time, ana that bo had been
offered $3.50 by u lie would leave his vic and 20
with her to ST. LOUIS The prisoner was held to await
tho action OF the Grand Jury. Bail was liked at 5000,
and this tho prisoner secured.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-08-05
STRIKER DONAHUL'S MAIL.

b. j. Donahue, the alleged leader or the Hornells
vile strikers has lately been rendered very indg
naut by either real iancied neglect OF the Post
authorities to promptly forward bis letters the
territorial Withholding of them. To his friends who
visited HIM Ludlow street JAN he said that
times his letters delivered for three four
days A HERALD reporter Yesterday afternoon called
at tho Office Of Mr. Roger A. Pryor, counsel for Dona-
hue, where h, was informed that very important
letter the engaging Mr. Pryor as counscl-had
been delayed over twentyfour hours. Donahue
wrote the letter postal card last Sunday
night ut seven O'Clock. II was posted Monday
morning, but did reach Mr. Pryors Office until two
O'Clock Tuesday afternoon. Tne reporter then hast
ened Ludlow street Jail, where he found Donahue.
Tee moment the subject introduced the prisoner
said in very decided tone, MY letters have been
delayed from Que to two, three and even four days,
and some cases have not been received at all That
delay does not occur la this instituton.' The prs
oner spoke vi the delay the ueivery OF his letter
MIR. Pryor, and continued, "lf they are gong
TO interrupt ~ this way oil my communications
through the United States mai, shall have 10
employ somebody TO 20 GU horseback
through the country to deliver them" In
ali my mail communications up 10 yesterday there
have been Interruptions. Out 81 nine letters that
written have heard from but hve and these were
delayed. All the letters were IN my own handwriting.
1t ~ u round, running hand, anu think they must
know II at the Post Office. ~ Donahuc went On
TO say that from the moment OF his arrest
there appeared to be peculiar surveillance
movement until he came under
Sheriff Rey's care. After his acqui,tal. which he
seems confident oil obtaining he says tnut he intends
write account of III. whole strike, has arrest and
the lous circumsan attending H. lie may also,
he said deliver addresses the different lrade
ties this CITY, IL was confidently expected That the
counsel and friends oil Donahuc would renew the. Ell
forts yesterday procuring his release OH bail Judge
Donohue the Court House all day, but adul-
tiona bondsmen were presented TO hm Tor acceptance
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-08-05
LONG ISLAND lNInATES.

August Klein German. attempted to commit
suicide Suedeker's Hotel, Long Isand. .ast spring,
by hanging himself but was cut down IN time 10 savo
his life. He was gwen home by Mr.. SncdeKer, but
has proved drunken and generally worthless fellow
On Thursday last he got drunk and abusive ana was
discharged whereupun he became greatly enraged and
vowed vengeance Fearing that he might set the sta
bios lire Mr.. Snedekcr Obtained The services OF
u constable aud kept watch ON Thursday night a
heard tue barroom some time Ia the night
ana upon n7cstgacn II was found that tho place had
been broken INTO and robbed Search was made for
Klein, lie found on Friday morning aud arrested
He taken 10 the h0to where, while awaiting ex-
animation ne mauc bolt through the door, which he
listened behind him. but the constable went through
a window about the Same time, aQd succeeded IN re-
capturing the fugitive who was yesterday lodgei III
the Queens County Jail 10 await the action Of the
Grand Jury.
young man named Walter Baker was given homo
by Dr. james Rice AT Patch oguc, L. |. On Thursday
morning last the Doctors pocxctbook containing S65
Disappeared, US did young Baker. The fugitive was
arrested his way New York and lodged in River.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-08-05
DIED.
L. L., August 8, 1877,

ASDREwsAt Flushing, I. l., August 8, 1877,
GEoEGE e. ANDREWS
invited 10 attend his unera from the residence or his
brother, Dr. Benjamin Andrews, AL State, Brooky
Tuesday, August Z, 1877, at Jour O'Clock L. NJ. Tnc
remains will Lc taken Wednesday 10 Green's Farms,
Connecticut, Tor ntermenL Trains leave Forty second
street depot, New York aud New Haven Railroad, IL
NJ. returning, leave Greens Farms at lao Pm.
BARTON On August g. ROBERT BARTON, aged 62
years, month and IL days.
Funeral service on Monday, August o, in the Chapel
Of the Tr.nsnguration 9th ST., Boulevard and 10th
av., at one O'Clock T. NJ.
JOSEPH BELLAMY, IN the 69th year vi his age.
The relatives and fricaus OF the Inmily are respect
fully invited TO attend his funeral on Monday the 9th
inst ut two r. NJ from his late residence u johnson
st., without further notice.
BLAcK-On Friday August 3. REnEccA, behaved wiie
Of Robert Black, IN the 4ist year OF her age.
tend the funeral at her atc residence, 112 West 18TH
ST., on Sunday, August 8, at two O'Clock.
BRIrT-On saturday, August at his late residence,
Al Division ST. JEFFERy BRITT, In the 44h year OF his
age
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to
attend the funeral, on Monday, at two O'Clock
CLDssEY. On Friday, August 3 ANN, rcIct OF the
late Joun Glossy, aged SO years
The relatives and friends OF the family respect-
fully invited to attend The funeral on Monday, August
6, at two 7. NJ from her late residence, No Cnar.
ton 1T
CUMMINGS August t. MICHAEL H.. youngest son Of
Michael and Mary Cummings, agod years, months
and % days
Friends aud acquantanccs are respectfully invited
TO attend funeral from his late residence 43l East
list ST., at one NJ, Sunday, 9Th, 10 Calvary Gem
etcry.
CuRRr.-on Friday, August 3, FRASER }. CURRY,
youngest son OF James aud Mary ]. Curry.
RELATIVES and Iricnus are invited to attend the III
neral from the residence OF hts parents, 323 West 18th
St, on Sunday, at two O'Clock r. NJ.
DAYTON --On FRIDAY, August B, 1871, ABRAk CHILD
DAYTON, IN the Goth year OF his age.
Funeral services Of ms late residence 24s West l2ath
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-08-05
SUMMARY OF LAW CASES.

Moro aud ouai proofs fled by the beneficiary
ocetics under Danser VIII yesterday, and hear
Ing on the case set down for the za,h inst
In tho old suit Harriet b. Berdeli against Robert
h. Berde, the application behalf OF pnintir Tor a
receiver action OF ejectment before judgment,
was yesterday denied by Judge westbrooK.
Judge Westbrook, who has been holding Supreme
Court, Chambers Tor several weeks finished up his
judicial aoors yesterday, aud left brought be-
fore him undecided. HIS promplness in this regard
and marked urbaniiy on the Ucnoli have mace him
very popular with the New York Bar. He now goes TO
his home at Kingston In Ulster county, to enjoy his
vacation.
George Gottheiner, in his sworn complaint against
John Kenny, butcher Jefferson street, alleges That
The latter made wholly unprovoked assault on him
with u weapon known as u sausage needle aud thrust
u through him, intcting very dangerous wounJ.
Mr.. G0ttnencr further complains that, not cVntcut
with tins the defendant assaulted MIN with mis- list
aud did other violent INJURIES to his person. On his
complaint Mr. Herman stiefrl Obtained from judge
Dcnohuc III The supreme Court, yesterday, an order
Of arrest, holding the butcher TO bail IN 81 900
1he motion o Mary 7. Carpenter 10 continue the
preliminary injunction sno had obtained ex partc,
strainng the attendants, =. Z. Gaiahcr and John j.
Kelly, from acting RS officers OF the Carpenter straw
sewing Machine company, and Tor the appointment OF
r'ccsvcr, winch was eiaboratciy argued upon the
merits before Juuge Wcstbfook, III the supreme Court
Chanbers, ibrce days ago, decided by the Court
yesterday. Judge wcstbrook vacated and dissolved
the plaintiffs injunction, aud denied her motion for
the appointments OF Receiver, and granted tho dc.
fendnnts' mUton for reference ana speedy trial A.
J. Dutenhoeer appeared for pnniin and Mcssrs W.
n. Gallaher and G. w. Brooke or diendants.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-08-05
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. DIVORCE.

Louisa H. Ryan some time ago brought suit Tor
limited divorce against her husband Peter j. Ryan,
he ground Of cruel tr, atment The husband denies
any cruel his part, bu. says that very
soon after their marriage he discovered they could
not live happily together ON account OF his wiies
irascble temper The suit took the usual course,
referee being appointed by the Court TO Investigate the
facts. The examination before the referee had not
however, proceeded far before Mr.. Ryan thought It
best 10 capitulate, and according TO his affidavit an
arrangement was made that he would not put in any
defence, tho understanding being that he should pay
the expenses OF the rcierence, but be exempt from
payment OF any alimony In the absence OF any de-
fence the plaintiff her case, and decree
entered accordingly. Thus far 1t was all
very satisfactory 10 Mr. Ryan, but when his
wiIes counsel subsequently, made inotlou
20 compel HIM 10 pay allmony, he made counter
notion the decree set aside TO be allowed
70 III and defend the SUIT. In support of tue
@ilcs motion It Is averred mat he the enjoyment
Of OF 81 600. He says, the contrary, that
lie had give up his position CLERK al LORD
Iayl0r's OF tuis SUIT; that IL is Win great
1icuty he raised the money to pay tue expenses of
reference and that he IS utterly unable 10 pay any
imony. He says further that his vile Is n music
eacher, anu in the pu suit OF this vocation earns
.reat deal Than he does. Judge WcstOrook gave
decision IN the yesterday refusing TO open the
Judgment
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-08-05
KINGS COUNTY SUKROGATE'S
COURT.

During the past week the Wills OF the following
named persons. deceased, were proved in the Kings
County Surrogates Court before Hon. A. H. Daley,
Surrogate:-Lemean V. Corlelyou, OF Piscate way,
N j.; Mary Long. Martin LaiIan, John Piuegcr ana
Mary Scott all Of Brooklyn.
Letters OF administration were granted on the
estates OF the following named deceased persons viz
William p. Griffin, Mary A. Lepine, John Little, Mary
Morrison, Sarah A. Halliday, Rev. Joun +. turner,
John Hcaly, Regina Bente and Jane A. Terney, all OF
brooklyn.
Letters OF guardianship of the persons and estate Of
Emma Wagner and Anna Wagner were granted 10
Charles J. Wagner; OF Elizabeth McCord ana Samuel
McCord, to Henry Ray; of Henry Mctzgcr, 10 CHRIS
topher H. Metzger oil Robert q. Anderson, Harry A.
Anderson anu Lillian Anderson, to Carman /. Ander-
sou OF Charles Dunn, to Ebenezer j. Huichings; Of
Emile W. Wiley and George Z. Wiley, Jr., 10 George
r. Wiley their father; OF Fletcher Harper Jones, TO
William 1. Jonce-ali of Kings county.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-08-05

SHAVING IN The TOMBS.

With reference to the reports that The escaped con-
wet "Jim" Brady, alias Oscar d. Peterson, the
Tombs had been permitted by officials Of that prison
TO alter hts appearance by shaving of his wniskcrs
Warden Quinn said yesterday IA priaoner III the
Toinbs awaiting trial aud should be treated different
w. SO lar privileges are concerned fom State Prison
couyicts We allow baroer TO daily visit The PRISON
aud shave such ss desire A. and all prisoners al
lowed as much Gean clothing as they can procurc.n
The Warden rIdicued the idea that man. once IN the
Jombs could alter his pei sona appearance by shay
Ing OH wbskcts or changing ms cotnng as to pre-
vent his beng recognized