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The weekly Arizona miner., 1877-11-16

GKAzINe.-Although our country has sui fered much from drought this season, stock of all kinds are fat, and at no time since stock raising has been carried on, to any ex- tent, in this section of Arizona, have the large herds done better than this season. May we justly be proud of our unlimited pastoral resources. Southern California could pasture all her starving herds in Yavapai County, and still there would be room for more
The weekly Arizona miner., 1877-11-16
REDEMPTION OF COUNTY WARRANTS

OFFICE OF THE COUNTY TREASURER, !
 PRESCOTT, A. T.. Nov G. ls77 ] will pay presentation al my office, County War rants drawn upon the respective Funds Of NavsIai eounty of the series of 1876, as follows to wit:
 COUNTY GENERAL FUND From l0I to los inclusive, series 1878, and balance on Contingent Warrant No. %, series 1876.
 The holders of said warrants larc hereby notified that interest thereon ceases from the date hereto affixed, and that if the same be not presented within ten days, the funds set apart for their redemption will oe applied to the payment of warrants next in the order in which they were issued. F.. J. COOK.
 County Treasurer. Prescott NoyJ ls1T 3w
The weekly Arizona miner., 1877-11-16
We understand that the reason why th

We understand that the reason why the stone work progresses so slowly on the Court house walls, is that stone masons, competent to work on the outside walls arc scarce, and hard to procure.
 It is high time that the brick layers were ot work. and it is unfortunate that the stone work hangs fire SO long.
 An addition of two was added to the stone mason force on the basement of the Court House, this morning. The sub-con- .-rc-or 7avs h. 1,i'l have the stone work very nrerir c0mnOeted next week
The weekly Arizona miner., 1877-11-16

Mir. Gang, at his new quarters, adjoining the Bank of Arizona, has his sleeping apart ments fitted up and ready for the public. He will be found on hand every evening to conduct those who desire lodging, to his elegantly fitted up rooms where they may pass the we sma hours ayont the twal."
The weekly Arizona miner., 1877-11-16

NIT. F.. O. Grant one the leading merchant. Of Maricopa county is on a visit to the Can. ltai of the Territory Eds visits are becom. ing quite frequent in this section and we i'm. agine that something more than a pleasure trip is meant.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1877-11-16

G. ". Clark, Esq, an experienced mining man, from San Jose, Cal, has made thor ough examination of the Peck, Humbug, and Tiger mining districts, and is favora- bly impressed with the country he has ex- amined, especially the Tiger. where he finds the formation different from either the Peck or Humbug, lying between a slate and limestone formation, with the leads present. Ing an appearance of great permanency.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1877-11-16

To advertisers we would state that our prices will be much reduced after the first day of next month. We have new adyer- Using type, and hope to rccieve many new advertisements with the commencement of of our new prices. We intend to give all a show 10 tell their neighbors what they have to sell, and to that end intend to establish bedrock prices.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1877-11-16

BRICK HosrrTAL.-Dr. W. E. Day, has contracted with NIT. Allen, tho brick layer to bmld brick hospital on Gurley St., near the Dr's octagonal brick residence. The building Is to be two stories high with piazas on every side, above and below. It will be an ornament to the town when completed according to present plans
The weekly Arizona miner., 1877-11-16

Brown Bros. have found a little more work than they expected, and will not be able to take off their first heat at the foundry before Friday CT Saturday of next week. They will start the engine and lathes on Monday or Tuesday
The weekly Arizona miner., 1877-11-16

STOCK DECREAsED.-A certificate was filed in the office of the Territorial Secretary this morning, decreasing the capital stock of the McCrackin Consolidated Mining Company, from S20O00,000 to $10,0O0,000, and the number of shares from 200,OO0 to $l00, 900 The price per share is S100. For this information we arc indebted to l. E. Ander- son, Esq, the gentlemanly Assistant Secre- rarx
The weekly Arizona miner., 1877-11-16

The firm of O. Allen X Co, which is an old and reliable one, we learn have been awarded, by the Chief Commisary officer of the Department, with the contract for fur nishing the officers and troops of Whlpple with fresh beef and mutton for the ensuing year
The weekly Arizona miner., 1877-11-16

On and after the 18th inst, the California and Arizona Stage Company will place buck boards on the route between Wickenburg and Dos Palmas. The company have decid- ed on this change for better facilitating of the quick transmission of the mails, as their schedule time has been reduced to an almost 5ncredulous space in which they areallowed 10 transmit the bulky burdensome mail mat
The weekly Arizona miner., 1877-11-16

Jas. C. Wiley, Esq, of the Clipper saw mill, Is erecting an elegant two-story frame dwelling house for himself. on the corner of Beach avenue and Mccormick streets. the Frame work Of which is already up and ready to receive the roof.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1877-11-16

A large wild cat or mountain lion was seen, yesterday, west of town, in the vicinity of Thumb Butte, where it had slaughtered cali, apparently, or 8 months old, and was busy gratifying its ravenous appetite ln the tender flesh of the animal, which swas discovered to be very fat. The cat was wounded with quail shot, and it is thought, that if his catship does not die from the wounds, he will, at least. seek new fields in which to operate.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1877-11-16
Notice.

To doctors, lawyers snd others who wish to advertise in the DAILY and WEEKLY MINER by the year. We will state that after the lst day of December We intend I'd reduce the prices of advertising to conform with inc times Professional cards win be inserted at SIS ur year payable half yearly Legal advertising will also be reduced one-hsE the former rates Merchants uho advertise by the year make private conracts We will reduce the price of the DAILY WEEKLY NItSFn Sd that t will within the province oil An to snl scribe for the local paper Of the Territory.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1877-11-16
THE PIONEER SAW MILL

IN ORDER THAT THERE MAY BE NO Mlsu NDER-
 standing iu relefencs to inc oNnership oi the great amount lumber sawed ai the mill, and stiH remaining ursod but will be offered for sale a reasonable rrice would say the public and all wishing lumber for building material for quite quantity hand and of hrsi quality, would say here that no orders will hs ocouizod except they adorsssod to w. H. Cald well of the firm of Caldwell ParJfee, Prescott, A. T.
 Mr. Pardae of the firm og Caldwell Pardee, Is going Co sec his parents and friends ia New York; and Mir Caldwell remains to settle up the business of the hrm
 Prescott, Arfzona, November l1, 1871.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1877-11-16

The teams of Miller & Brother are busy supplying the Signal mill, on tha Big Sandy with ore from the McCrackin mine. Sixty tons per day is the amount being pulvcr. ized by the Signal Co. We imagine that the contract for supplying the transporta ton of the ore, to be a good one
The weekly Arizona miner., 1877-11-16

A new read is to be constructed from New Mexico to Arizona under the directions ot an officer of the army, said route to cross the Mogo!lones and tap Camp Verde. We pre- dict the time is fast hastening when we shall have another, and much cheaper chan mel through which to receive our supplies.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1877-11-16

The Kit Carson Company have concluded not to do any more work on their mine for the present. Late developments have satis- fled them beyond a doubt that shey have a
 genuine Assure vein of very high grade ore, and they are now content to rest on their
The weekly Arizona miner., 1877-11-16

Lieutenant r. A. Whitney, of Genl Kautz's staff, has just returned by ambu' lance. through New Mexico, from trir East. as far as St. Louis, Mo.
 Pease. the old standby, handled the rein: going and coming, as ;er as El Moro, and says the road, after passing the Mogohons,, is first rate, and would make sp.endlo thoroughfare for freighting goods, They expect the railroad to be extended to the Rio Grande before long, which will materl' ally shorten the distance for wagons.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1877-11-16

Mir Shivers, of Chino Valley, has, not only an excellent farm for agricultural pur- poses, but has an extensive stock range, covered with nutritious grasses. The butter manufactured by Mrs $. finds ready sale, and is nlMaYs sweet and fresh.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1877-11-16

We publish elsewhere the awards made for furnishing the A. c. &, of this Depart ment with supplies the coming year. The figures show that the contracts are taken at a less price than last year.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1877-11-16

The Senate of the United States is com posed of A members and the House of Rep resentatives consists of one hundred and ninety one Congressmen from the states and one member from each of the eight Terri tories
The weekly Arizona miner., 1877-11-16

Mir Fowler, who superintends the books and complicated papers Tn the Medical Di- rectors office, paid the MINER office visit to-day. If the whole world was made up with such gentlemen, there would be no room or cause for complaint.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1877-11-16

sam Weir who has been tcaming in the sandy country for nearly year, has come back 10 his first love He has had the ex. tremely bad luck to loose l2 yoke of oxen since he left here
The weekly Arizona miner., 1877-11-16

J. NJ. Ochoa, of Sanford, on the Gila. ar rived in town yesterday afternoon. He is a partner with Oscar Buckalew, Esq, in the freighting business
The weekly Arizona miner., 1877-11-16

The train of Carey X Gessengcr were at Skull Valley, yesterday, loaded with mer- chandise for l.. Bashford & Co. It will probably arrive and discharge, its cargo, to- morrow.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1877-11-16

Cook brothers, of Williamson Valley have gone to Ehrenbcrg with their teams for freight. They loaded lumber, doors sash, etc, for the Sandy, and intended thence to proceed 10 Ehrenberg ria the Planet mine, through the Colorado River In dian reservation.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1877-11-16
Delinquent Sale Notice.

TIP-roP SILVER MIsISG COMPANY. Location of Principal place of business, San Fran cisco, California
 Location of works, Hunbug District Hayapai County, Arizona
 NOTICE.-There Is delinquent upon the following de scrbed stock account of assessment No. levied the rst day of October, 1877, the several amounts set opposite the names of the respective shareholders, fnllows.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1877-11-16

Willie Palmer a pupil in the public school, IS thirteen years old to-day, and signalized the fact by treating hls schoolmates to a nice large cake, which some of the young lady pupils cut and served with appropriate ceremony
The weekly Arizona miner., 1877-11-16

Kelley < Stephens are constantly in the receipt of fresh supplies, of all kinds of goods in their line from San Francisco. The firm know the wants of this people and make their purchases accordingly
The weekly Arizona miner., 1877-11-16

X team belonging to the Hon. C. T. Hay den, heavily laden with superfine flour from his celebrated Touring mills at Tempe, ar rived to-day, and unleaded at the ware house of Asher X Wollenburg.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1877-11-16

Mir Sol. Lewis has carpenters at work erecting porch along the north walls of his Bank building which will, when conl- pleted. add much to the beauty of that mag nifcent structurp
The weekly Arizona miner., 1877-11-16

The attention of our readers and especial ly those who need any thing in Messrs Throne & Reardon's line, should not fail to examine their advertisement. Farmers and others needing windmill, can order one frc,r. this firm of Q erhstertiel meke Hn' pCnL nalI.In
The weekly Arizona miner., 1877-11-16

DEATH OF "ScorrY. "- Under the proper caption, we, to-day, publish notice of the death of David Robinson, familiarly known as "Scotty.' NIT. Robinson has been a resi- dent of Prescott for several years. His health has not been good at any time since we have known him, consequently he has not been engaged in any regular business. de was the owner and occupant of the old log building on Granite street, where a School was taught many years ago; there he died, and from thence his remains were this morning conveyed 10 the city cemetery and buried
The weekly Arizona miner., 1877-11-16

Some Chinamen have brought suit against the Village Marshal for empounding their pigs, as they claim, contrary to law.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1877-11-16

J. T, Joyner has put fire to his last brick kiln for the winter This kiln will make poo, 900 brick that he has manufactured this Tall, for all Of which he has found ready
The weekly Arizona miner., 1877-11-16

THE NEW PREACHER. Rev. T. R Curtis, sent out by the Los Angeles Confer. ence of the Methodist Church South. to labor Tn the vineyard of Prescott, arrived yesterday, by stage and called upon us this morning.
 MT Curtis IS qmtc young man, of very prcposseSsing appearance, and we judge him to be just the man for the position; but of this we shall be better qualified to speak alter he has given us a sample of his mais, try in the pulpit
 The preacher who takes the place of Rev. A; NJ. Campbell, labors under peculiar dis advantage, for although he may be quite as talented, and even a better preacher than that eloquent young divine if he differ very materially from Campbell. either in speech, gesture or otherwise. he will not be exactly what the congregation want. and he VIII have 10 educate them to his own style before they will be entirely reconciled to give up Campbell
 II first impressions are lasting, or worth anything as an indication of what the future Will prove We predict that Mr. Curtis will be popular minister.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1877-11-16

to6N SHUcENG.-We learn from a gen tle.'nn who arrived from the Verde country a day IT two since, that our friend Josiah Roberts, treated young and old to one of those regular Illinois shucking bees A large number, residents of the valley at tended, and the amount of work performed, would have put the darkeyS of the South who glory in shuckings to blush A fine supper was one of the varieties of the occa- sion, and the whole affair was crowned with a social irr the evening, long ,o be remem- bered by those present
The weekly Arizona miner., 1877-11-16

Mir Tullock, who was wounded in the thigh, by Wm. Jennings, we learn. is i'm proving slowly.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1877-11-16

Blackburn < Schultz, of the City Brewery have notice of their business in to-day: MINER. They keep choice articles, and dc a good business.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1877-11-16

Major c. II. Veil has just shipped, from his celebrated fiouring mill, at East PhGnix, forty thousand pounds of first quality flour, to the house of C. F. Head X Co.,, for the Prescott trade.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1877-11-16
WEDNESDAY,.

Three tons of very rich ore from the Kit Carson nSne was shipped to-day-destina- ton, San Francisco.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1877-11-16

X. ]. Mason has a new advertisement in to-days MINER. MT. Mason has an exten- sive establishment, filled with No. matetial and his work gives satisfaction.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1877-11-16

SAD.-Some time since the MINER had oc- casion to make mention of the admirable way in which Hon. Thomas Cordis conduct cd the affairs of his office, and in the course of our remarks we used, the word corps of which the compositor inadvertently, made an entirely different word corpse which was not noticed in proof reading. We are sorry that we made NIT. Cordis "corpsc" when we know him to be alir,. We are innocent however of killing Matthew Morril, '.an old and respected citizen of Salt River Valley"
The weekly Arizona miner., 1877-11-16
Notice.
LEON CORDIER,
EAST SIDE OF THE PLAZA
BUCK & RECKERS.
WEST SIDE OF THE PI4AZ
Strayed or Stolen---Reward.

Six nuies and ,,ro horses wsre lost from Swiing' ranch n Hu,nbug Mining District about the 6h or 10th Of November One horHe is sorrei with bald fsce light main and tail; one brown horse with black main aud ta: one Iron gray mule: light gray mue buok- skn col0red with hSi the remainder brown or hladk brands not remembered. will way liberal re- wrrI for their delivery at Swings ranch for norna ton that win lead to their recovery. TEX.
 swilling's Ranch, Nov. i4 1871. Sw
The weekly Arizona miner., 1877-11-16

(, E. Cooley one of the men who did much to bring the White Mountain Apachcs under subjection, and now a resident of Sho Lou, 2S miles north of Camp Apache, has been doing some excellent work in the way of capturing outlaws, for which he should receive the thanks of every law-abiding citizen of the Territory MT Cooley was backed by Captain Kramer in making the arrest oftheSe outlaws. murdcrers and thieves. that have been terror in the eastern DOT ton of our Territory. Five of these desper- ados have recently been killed, which, it is thought, constituted the whole band.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1877-11-16

The committee on invitations have dis tributed various invites to the party to be given tomorrow evening at the City Hall The affair, DO dOnbt, will be an enjoyable
The weekly Arizona miner., 1877-11-16

A few more of those magnificent Winter Suits, AT COST, at Ben Weaver's Ready Pay Store.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1877-11-16

What use do you suppose J. c. Wiley has for eozy two-story family cottagel He must be going to rent it, eh.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1877-11-16
Fridays News.

RELIGIous.-Rev- T. R. Curtis will preach in the NJ. E. Church South, on West Cur. ley street, at II A. NJ, and P. M., on Sun day next.
 Service in the Marina street church as us- ual, morning and evening.
 Rev. J. A. Merrill's theme for Sunday eve nlng, at the Marina Street Church, will be "The Chinese in California"
 Mass at 10: 30 A. M., in Luke's Hall by Rev. Father Murphy.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1877-11-16

Subscription taken for all Newspapers and Magazines at publishers rates, at the P. O. store.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1877-11-16

We understand that the wood contractors for supplying Fort Whipple, this year, are somewhat behind in supplying the daily wants of the garrison with fuel, much needed article these frosty times
The weekly Arizona miner., 1877-11-16

Capt. Polhemus, of Yuma, has a complete quartz mill for sale. This is an opportunity for some of our mining capitalists to pro- cure quartz persuader at a low figure.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1877-11-16

The Territory of New Mexico contains i' villages, inhabited by Pueblo Indians, all law abiding citizens.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1877-11-16

Sfecal notices in the reading columns of the N,<rp m be charged St the rate of twenty cents ur line tr the first insertion and ten cents per line for each uhs oaent insertion
The weekly Arizona miner., 1877-11-16

J. W. Johnson, our old-time friend, from Camp Verde, came in to-day with a very important load-3,0OO pounds of Arizona strawberries.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1877-11-16

WANTED.-A Japanese wants situation as cook. Apply to M. F. Herzog.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1877-11-16

Several loads of merchandise arrived from Ehrenberg this afternoon, and more are due here tomorrow.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1877-11-16

We noticed during stroll around town to-day that Dr. Day has erected on his prem ises in the rear of his brick residence a sub stantial stable.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1877-11-16

Governor Hoyt takes his departure Tor Washington tomorrow morning, and will be accompanied by his family. The Gov ernor has proven himself to be an active efficient, square, up and up gentleman, and his course has given general satisfaction. Our prayer is that we may always be blessed with equally as acceptable gentleman to fill the Executive Chair ofour Territory. Dur ing the Governors absence, Secretary Gospcr will shoulder the load and responsi- bilities of Governor.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1877-11-16

Dan Hatz, in his even tenor, is doing a land office business, and always has plenty of company.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1877-11-16

The village just now is destitute of a Justice, temporarily, as MT. Cartier is visit ing Chino Valley, and Mir. Cate has gone out to Black Canyon to look after his min ing interests. We are entitled to three Jus tices, one of the places is vacant caused by the death of Daniel Mitchell.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1877-11-16
POINT OF ROCKS LIME kILNS,
 A. $. ClOugh, Proprietor.

rr,fT avays CD hard iu a- qrsn'-s to s-it tSe ani pasehsssrs R.H WEAVER, Agents fIantezalaa Street Prescott mr96yl
The weekly Arizona miner., 1877-11-16
THURSDAY.

Frank Monick with his pack train (mules) arrived from the Peck mine, to-,lay, with
The weekly Arizona miner., 1877-11-16
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
For Sale.
Notice.

An engine and boiler, NEW The boiler s tubula at this oflice. octs1u
The weekly Arizona miner., 1877-11-16

At the residence of the groom sbrother T. w. Simmons Esq., near Prescott Sunday evening Nov. l1th 1877 by Judge II. II. Cartier, John Simmons Esq, to Miss Margaret Echsrd of Peoples Valley.
 Then the wild weatiier-come sleet come snow, We will stand by each other, however it blow"
The weekly Arizona miner., 1877-11-16

PaIner's teams were unloading grain at he store of C. P, Head. S Co this morning.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1877-11-16

Grazing in the immediate vicinity of Prescott is poor, in consequence of which milk is scarce and quite blue.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1877-11-16

A large number of cases of severe colds have been reported in town during the last few days.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1877-11-16

Mrs. C. X. Luke and Mrs. Victoria Behan, two excellent ladies of our village, were, yesterday, enlisted in q worthy cause, pro- curing subscriptions for the purpose of building an edifce to be consecrated to the use of the Catholic portion of our cOmmu- nity as a church. The ladies, we understand, were quite successful in their religious un- 1ortakinos
The weekly Arizona miner., 1877-11-16
rostofncc Letter List,

List of letters remaining in the Prescott Postoiiice, Yavapai county, Arizona, for the Neek au1inO \nVamhar r 1877.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1877-11-16
BORN.
MARRIED

On Sunday the lth inst. to the wife of Jessie Ellis of Williamson Valley, a daughter.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1877-11-16

Mir Albert A. JayneS, brother of Frank Jayncs, Assistant Superintendent of the Wes- tern Union Telegraph Company, San Fran cisco, came in on the last stage from Cali fornia. Mir. Jaynes is recently from Pitts burg Pa, his native city, where he fitted himself for commercial business, and comes to Arizona to see what the show is for em- plovment Tn his line.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1877-11-16

An persaus knowing themselves indebted to Casey Casey of the C. K Feed Yard. will please call James c. Weys lumber yard aud settle ther bills win C. R Parker. II. C. CASEY.
 Prescott. Asiaosa. October Is. 1877.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1877-11-16

Bernard Mccall, of Mesilla has suddenly become the lucky posessor of fortune. He has come into possession of papers which discloSes the exact location of rich mine, about fifty miles from Mcsilla, and a certain number of feet from the mine in certain direction where a box of silver and box of bullion were buried when the Indians com pelled the persons to leave the mine about 1O yparS aoro
The weekly Arizona miner., 1877-11-16

The above named persons will please call for advertised Letter."
 T. " OTIS. r. NJ.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1877-11-16
Local Intelligence.

official Paper of the Town ofPresoot
The weekly Arizona miner., 1877-11-16

Aug. BoIir, Esql who keeps a saloon at the Tip-top mine, is in town, and has re- corded with the County Recorder some val uablc mining property. He reports every thing about the mine is progressing finely, and times are lively. MT. Bolin subscribed and paid for the MINER, thing that many others at that camp have done.