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The weekly Arizona miner., 1877-11-02

IEREsIsr\BLE.- Mrs. F. W. Blake and Miss Ida stevens. were circulating q paper this afternoon and receiving subscriptions to a fund for the erection of Prcshvterian church in Prescott When they gave the MINER office a call. about three o'clock they informed us that up to that time each one whom they had approached, had subscribed one hundred dollars. and when they were ready to depart an examination of the pa- per showed that they had procured thirteen names. and the several amounts subscribed aggregated $l, ,250. Somehow it seems most impossible to say no.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1877-11-02

Wm. Partridge, who, in a moment of eN- citcmcnt and frenzy, killed Geo. II. Wilson. Naquil has been removed. by the Sheriff. to his new anal undoubtedly. lonesome quarters within the walls of the Territorial prison at Yuma. The party left this morning.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1877-11-02

To BE PAID oFF.-The Govcrnmen; has made arrangements with MeSSrs. Bowers S Richards for the loan of about s2 ,OO0 with which the Haulpai scouts are to be paid of. These scouts will return io their people in Noiayc co1utv tomorrow.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1877-11-02

Since the withdrawal of Miller Brothers teams from the Ehrcnberg route, We under stand tha, ,he other freightcrs are asking 6 cents per pound ar one dollar and fifty cents on the hundred pounds more than former raffS
The weekly Arizona miner., 1877-11-02

TuE ARMY SHOULD NOT RE INCREAsED.- Al meeting of the Library Association, hold at tlc Library rooms last evening, an interesting debate wa> held in which several younr men quite distinguished themselves. The proposition discussed was: Resolved that il would Toe good policy to increase the standing army of the Cnited states Mes SITS. Alvin J. Brunncr and F.. S. Seed main taincl the affirmative and Mossrs. Charles E. Rush and N H. sherman the negative oi the question: ana after able and exhaustive discussion on both side- it was deliberately decided after mature dcliher"tion that the negative had the best of it. Without de- iracting from the efforts of those whose bus incss in life does not lead them into speech making it |, but justice to remark that the speeches of the two young lawyers, Rruner rud Rush, are very highly spoken Of by those who were prcscn, and heard them.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1877-11-02

Now York, Oct. 4.--Tho Chamber Of Com mercc protests against issuing silver coin on private account in unlimited amounts, but only on government account in limited amounts.
 san Francisco, Nov. l.--Pooplo from So nora say there K no truth in the story that that state has seeded. There has been no representative body in session since the Leg islature adjourned.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1877-11-02

\ large delegation left this morning on mining trip to the mountains, that is to say. to the Norton mine new discovery about < miles from Prescott. We expect the crowd will return millionairS.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1877-11-02

L. Walionberg and T. N. Luther left this morning for the Black Warriorminc Vol lenberg only returned few days since. but he SEW so much good ore while there. that he considers his investment there of more importance, and his prospects more en- couraging ior fortune in the mine than in the dull r0iiuc of mclCan,ilc lfc, Con>c- 4uenily, on the principle that ''wherc our treasures are. there will our hearts be also. ' he goes where his possessions are most valuable.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1877-11-02

finders X Rowe yesterday shippci li,ooo pounds. of ore to San Francisco, four and a half tons of which came from the Nevada mine, belonging to the original Tip-top Com panv. which samples $l,475, to the ton. The balance was from the Black Warrior, and samples l,l00 to the ion.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1877-11-02

TuANK>.-lIon. Hiram :. Stevens, Dele gate in Congress, has our thanks for the Congressional Record. Commencing with the first number of the edition devoted to the first session of the 45th Congress. Four numbers have reached us, which we shall preserve for reference, They arc handy to have in the house.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1877-11-02

B'G BLow oUr-FREE LrNcm.- To-mor- TOW, Saimday evening, Blackburn & Schullc witlopen ihe City Brewery saloon, one door south Of Dan Hatz>, with music. free lunch auj a gay time iu general The brass band from Fort Mhipple has hccn engaged to make the music. excellent cooks to gct mn the lunch. and Jake Blackburn. the well known brewer, has done lis level best on their first brewing at this establishment anJ i> not afraid to tocompare his beer with that made ia "fadcr land.' An advertisement will appear m & few days. They porposc to sell beer wholesale and retail.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1877-11-02
MEDNESDA

lN>UREp.-The MeSsrs Miller Brothers. WIG learn. have placed an insurance of ten thousand dollars upon their valuable prop criy west of town. This We consider a very wise move.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1877-11-02

We understand that at just twelve o'clock last nigh' the stock belonging to the farmers in Pccplcs's Valley were turned loose for a ramblc where their inclination had tend encv to lead them Fence law became oi just al that timo.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1877-11-02

Mrs. n. Levy, the well,known dessmakor, has removed her dresSmakiug rooms to the house formerly occupied by pr. Thicle, op- poSitc the MINER office and k well prepared now to fill all orders of her numerous GUS toners, ai short notice and in the latest styles.
 octNit3
The weekly Arizona miner., 1877-11-02
Masonic l.lcctinn.

At the regular meeting of Aztlan Lodge, No. IT., r. and \. M., on Saturday evening, November 2tth. lS17, there will be an cleo tiua of officers of the Lodge for the ensu ing masonic year. \ full attendance of members k requested. Ky order of tho Lodge.
 td W. V. NELLY, SeC'N.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1877-11-02

ANswEIED,-Wc are informed by NIT. Morgan, one of our lending attorneys, who recently defended Captain Campbell before a Military Court at Fort Whipplc that he was answered by Lieutenant kingsbury in an able style and gIves the Lieut.. credit of being well posted on military law and con sider> him entirely out of his element as an officer ot the army. a> hc Was cut out for a lawyer. where lac would have made mark and acquired wealth, besides the country might have Sained another O 'Connell, Tracy or EySrtS.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1877-11-02

COUNTY ByILDINCS.-Wo has once more been commenced, m earnest on the new court hourSe and jail. The iron Goors have been placed in position and thc ma>on> are busy laying up the stone walls in the base ment part of the building.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1877-11-02

Mr In icrhill. who has been farming for two years in Kirkland Valley, consequently was one of the victims of the Iry season, which has just past removed his family to Prescott. for 'hr winter, one day this week.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1877-11-02

Captain simpson and family leave to-mor TOW for New York at which place the Cap tain has been assigned for duty. During tine two years that Captain simpson has been stationed at Fort Whipple. he has filled the important position of Depot Quartermaster with credit. both to himself and the Govern mrnf.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1877-11-02

ANOTHER RIcu STRIKE IN TURKEY GREER. We learn from Jerry sullivan who came in from Turkey creek, yesterday, that Dan Martin aud others have discovered valu- able silver mine about ree-fourth> of a mile east from where once stood the old Bully Bucno mil. The lead Is three feet wide and assays over S100 to the ton. With the new Mastci>on mill which k already on the ground and wiil soon be ready to com meucc work. the Turkey creek, people will have a chance to test some o: their valuable ores
The weekly Arizona miner., 1877-11-02

Rushcr IS Atkinson loaded their large freight wagon> this morning at Curtis mill, with lumber for the NcCraclin mills and mines. The MrCrackin and the Signal companies are attracting so many heavy freight teams from the Ehrenbcrg road that il seems as if II would, ere long, become difficult 10 find transportation for the heavy shipments of goods that are arri- wing there oy every boat. cn route, for Pres colt.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1877-11-02

ARRIVAL oF MrIHNERY.- Mrs. Kelly re- ceivcd to-day by express large assortment of the latest style of millinery. Ladies should call early and get first choice. We noticed that the prices ranged from i've dol
The weekly Arizona miner., 1877-11-02

The MINER office will receive to-day, or tomorrow a large amount of new type with which We intend to reset the various adNer- tiscmcnts of our patrons. We would Ike II all those who arc advertising with us and
The weekly Arizona miner., 1877-11-02

George W. Curtis, our cnterprising mill merchant. concluded contract to-day with the Tp-,op Company for the delivery of about one hundred and thirty thousand tcct ot assorted lumber, ot the mill site Q; tine Company, which is to be used in con >tructing their mil. houses, etc. The con tract Was let at a lucrative price.
 Teams will be in demand for the delivery of this lumber a, tho Company'> mill site four miles Below Swilling station, at the mouth of Grand Wash
The weekly Arizona miner., 1877-11-02

During the week Miller & Brother have shipped from Curtis's saw mil so,00o feet of lumber to the McCraCkcn mine.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1877-11-02

The team of Bancroft with lot of miN- ccllancous freight for parties in town and a ouantity of Government stores arrived to-
The weekly Arizona miner., 1877-11-02

A large and valuable silver lead. similar to the McCrackin mine in Mohave county has been discovered and located in Tonto Basin, thc former homcof old Big RumP by .,rut. settlers of Green Valley.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1877-11-02

Major F. II. Mcdaniel. Na~ in Red Bluff. California, last week. delivering hi, lecture on Arizona. the new bonanza having al- ready spoken in Sacramento, Marysvile, Colusa. Chico and elsewhere. where he and his lecture were well received both by press and people. The knowledge that the Major ought to have gained by experience in Ari- zona, coupled with such talent a> he could easily command at Los Angeles, should get up lecture. which. if we'll delivered. ought to bc entertaining and instructive.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1877-11-02
Fridays News.

John Ellis. of Alexandra, is in town mak ing purchases for his establishment at Alex andra
The weekly Arizona miner., 1877-11-02

". A. Rowe. of finders X Rowe, left this morning for Tip-top via Alexandra and Brad shaw
The weekly Arizona miner., 1877-11-02

Lo>r.-Thcre was lost at the fire on Gran itc street on "Wednesday, pair of sleeve buttons, esteemed by the owner as very val uablc, being 8 present; their real value. however. k but little. The finder will re- caivc a reward of ten dollars by leaving the sam, qt the MINER office. noy2t3
The weekly Arizona miner., 1877-11-02

A new Protestant Episcopal Bishop has been appointed for New Mexico and Ari- zoua bv the recent General Convention. in place of Biship Adams, who was obliged to retire on account of failing health. The new Bishop k appointed from Minnesota. His namc is kniCkCrboCkcr.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1877-11-02

It has. we believe, became settled fact that the 'young msn Cum "harliy 2i wears old" is ;o sling ink for the association who have purchased the Citizen. It may be that ten. Howard will be invited to position in glums staff. Wonders never cease.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1877-11-02

Al. Scibcr the excellent chief of the Verde scouts for 8 number of years has bccn'to Cal ilorpia from which county he returned bring ing band of hor>cs. Ilo reached Prescott in time to meet the lIu5lpai scouts, just mustered out ol service, and sell them anum- her of thc Stccds
The weekly Arizona miner., 1877-11-02

De Creyicoucr is due here to-day, with a load of fast freight
The weekly Arizona miner., 1877-11-02

A You've MAN FEoV THE COUNTRY Los rs HIS PockEr Book.-J L. Fisher, the Prescott auctonecr. who i> doing San Fran cisco, either had his pocket picked. or other wise lost his pocket book containing 5000 in eold notes, in that city on the 2dth of october. fyou can't get through Frisco in better shape than that you had better come home and not tackle Chicago and New York.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1877-11-02

Secretary Go>per who has gained the good will ot nearly all tho citizens of Northern Arizona by his straight forward and manly course. has been confirmed as Secretary of tbc Territory by the Senate. To day, hc gave tbr usual bond which was strong one.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1877-11-02

<. C. Miller leaves to morrow morning for the Greenwood country where he has an eN- ,el,ent contract. with the Signal Co. for the delivery of 60 tons ot ore at their new mill daily.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1877-11-02
Notice.

Aur.rseus knowing themselves indebted to Casey S Casey v' he .. h. Feed Iard will please call James G. Wiley iumber ya-A and settle their bills with C.. R Parker. II. CASEY.
 Prescott Arizona. October l5. Is77.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1877-11-02

Walter Scammon, Ia eNprcssman at Chico. Cal, las became violently insane. When he was taken to Reading he tore out the tclcgraphic instrument from the room in which he Was confined, and threw the furniture out of the window.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1877-11-02
Dissolution Notice.

Notice hereby given thPt inc IartnershP hereto. fore cAistiu- between W NJ Buflum aud T NJ Alexau. der doing business at Alexandra X. T. under the hrm name vf Alexander X Co. Is his day dissolved by mu. t.sl consent " M Huilum win continue the business collect all outstanding acccaut and pay all in-t demands
 W M BI'FFtM
 T. V. ALEXANDER. Prescott October II, is.7 3w
The weekly Arizona miner., 1877-11-02

OIp Sro,k.-P. kcarucy, yesterday, re- ccivod, direct from san Francisco, a superior classification of good, in his line. embracing Guinness Extra Dublin Stout. Tcnnents Scotch, and Blood Wolf N Col, Liverpool Ale and Porter. Boca beer. Val Blatz's genuine Milwaukee Lager beer. etc. etc, which he proposes in the way ot dcconcy, to deal out in manly manner tohi~ customers. In the invoice ver, also some fine brand, oi Hen messy and Nar,gl brandy. CataNba wlne. pft-
The weekly Arizona miner., 1877-11-02
NohCe.

During nay absence from tbc Tsrrirry my auction aud commission business will be carried by II kry es' The Real Estate and general agency business will c,iNe tac attention of Judge IT. n Cartier:
 uctl-,iN J. l.. FISHER
The weekly Arizona miner., 1877-11-02
Postomcc Letter List.

List of letters remaining in the Prescott Postoiiicc, Navapai county, Arizona for the week cnlng \nNcmhtr = M:
The weekly Arizona miner., 1877-11-02

comfortable rcoiu. with cT without furniture Al ply n D. J. Butler st tae MINER office
 Prescott, October go. l-s9.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1877-11-02
MISCELLANEOUS.
To Merchants and Others.

O, and aa, this date we decline receive any iregh af Ear.uuerr. \. C. MILLER < BROS. yeffl
The weekly Arizona miner., 1877-11-02
NIininr Stocl,s as fnllows ::

Gold lO2s. grcenbaclSs 97 < a 0Sts; silver 3's@t trades eS@gSI8 MoNi- cans a5 s@B.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1877-11-02
THU TRSDAN-

Judge d. W. Kelsey from Kirkland Valley k in town at,cndjng to business connected with lis farm
The weekly Arizona miner., 1877-11-02
Coyote Stock Ranch,

E-b'rcu miles from Prescott best of range and water. Terms s1 per head per mouth Stock called for once a week at Prescott ircd yarl.
 THOMAS n AUNDERS.
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The weekly Arizona miner., 1877-11-02
For Sale.

Au engine aud boiler NEW. The boiler is tubular end ths engine lsboTsc power. For particulars enqur, a' this ,tiyy. OctS5u
The weekly Arizona miner., 1877-11-02
For sale.
For Rent.

Choice building lots In Prescott. Apply to T. J Butler at The MINER uii,c
 Prescott. October 9, lr11.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1877-11-02

The adjournment of the November term of Court in Prescott until the first Monday m December, will give our lawyers here an opportunity To attend the Court at Flor. enee' which eonvenes November 18th. We understand that Me>sTs Fitch and Chur- chii will both avail themselves of inc chance to visit the thriving burg by inc "lla, MT. Churchill will % down. on sunday next, and Mir. Fitch will join or re'l'Nc hlm m about two weeks. We com mend those who are >o unfortunate as to hced an attorney tu these gentlemen. Nr 'hurcmll Is lawyer of great experience and ability and Mr. Fitch during tine last term of court hero exhibited such care re search and tact in the management of his cases, as surprised those who know him to "e orator, bat did not also credit him Hltl being an able and industrious lawyer. We predict full calendar for our friends. Hnl good fortune for those who secure their services.
 ARIZONA NiEws, ID. F. Mitchell the photographer, has presented n, with two siereoScopic views one. of the large two. story brick store of Goldwater x Bro. in. ''Uulog the'rWarchousc, ant IIowey' black >mltmng establishment. southeast corner of the Plaza; the other, the Bank of Arizona. The finest built and finished business house m Arizona This building i, two stories high, built ot brick, hard finished through oUt. etc. lt k situated at the northeast corner of the Plaza, southeast corner oE Cur. ley ani tortoz streets Mr. Mitchell i, master of his profession. and everybody who has nice property should employ him to take pictures of their places r. will give friends at home better idea of your surroundings than a thousand letters.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1877-11-02

Prescott, Aus 2. lsU.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1877-11-02

The above named persons will please call for Advertised Letter"
 sT N- pl.tS rs AT
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-03-03
CHANGES 4uoNG FEDERAL OFFICIALS.

THE PAEr WHICH \, =. CORNELLS INFLUENCE Is
BELIEVED TO HAVE FAD ~ RECENT REMOVALS.
Who next ?" was the question asked ycSter-
DAY among New York Republican politicians a they re-
viewed TIE recent changes among Federal oihciaS IL tH
city and state. Under the circumstances little less sur
prise was felt the sudden removal OF Appraiser French
tlp when the official head of Marshal Fiskc dropped into
Mr. Corros waste basket few days before the time PRO
vded by law for the xpraton this term prominent
poIitican OF the city acquainted with the influences
behind these change. said this political crusade had been
forespcn and according to the plans Of senator Conkns
and 4 b. Cornell should have begun with tie removal o.
Gen. Arthur from the Custom-h"ias me pan Was 10
ittorncv This Mr. Arthur declined 10 do, on the
ground that Mr.. Bliss was his friend ana tnat
50 wciioualicd a, Mr.. Bliss fill. Naval Officer Laiin
accordingly removed ana i beloved thht MI t2r
Gen. Arthur could be disposed Of VT: Bliss
had TO go any way, sIT TS!iTc M tbe Tinted
~ w, hiDTcd that Thomas Murphy might b. lying III
wait for tue office at present occupied by sryeyOr
sharpe The changes that may possibly follow peloie
missed from what has already happened. Silas b.
butcher Of Bio0klyn X nominated 10 MI Aeprasett
Albany in place OF Thurlow Weeds friend ME- PARSONS
John Tyler. TO be Collector 81 tuTtom S at b h no.
GOOD fortune TO bc renominatcd for Postmaster al
The political triumvirate which Is supposed TO have
these changes at heart Is said 10 be comprised OF
f. Cornell who failed ~ get the RepnDlcan guneiha
toria nomination, but hat tho satisfaction OF CON
dncting ex-Gov. MOrgans campaign state SEN
ator r. W. Tobey. aud Member OF Congress from
Dutchcss. John Kctchun1. These three men. ~ wei
as each new appoinee are the warm political friends OF
Mr. Cunkng and the ScwYork Senator ~ accredited
with having great influence III the present expiring
administration. conectured that the new deal bears
some remote relation Ia Mr.. tornell's "reyenge' aud
senator Couklings political plans for 1879, when the
state Legislature will have the election oil his successor
The making Of these wholesale removals AZ the very
termination " Grants administration causes the great
est surprise among politicians, who are un-
able to explain the action by either pre-
cedent or any standard OF po'ea morals; nho icy
thr part OF Senator Conklng 10 provide for his friends
while he has yet any influence In the White House. and
at the same time secure in positions OF power who
will vote the election OF Legislature which would re-
elect HIM Senator
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-03-03

February on beard the ship N Bcynton. The present
party numbering about $50, went on board the NeSsel
yesterday afternoon TO avoid delay in sailing lhey
consist OF 46 married and 02 single persons 70 OF the
latter heng men and There are IL children,
of whom are under l., and between ana
10 years Of age. The large number OF applicants mas
enabled the agent TO secure better class than those VINO
went In the ast vesse full record of each applicant
taken and sent 10 New South Wales where ni"rm ma
tiOn can be obtained of the cmigrants NJ any Time ie
vessel has been pected by the proper oGlas anu
certificate given that the quarters are ample loI ~
persons aud that ventilation &C. Is secured ~ fequch
by law A competent surgeun accompanies thc Nessei,
but as none exccut are acccp'e'
IS NOT expected that his services will he III dc1aand IaS
sage is furnished at S37 So in gold each, which secures
good and substantial food and bedding. statement j.
furnished by the Australian Government tnat thclt u
no ,cdrcity of employment and that wages are Dettr
there than in the United States Those VINO are mostly
in demand are mechaics servants, farm aoofers sep
herds sockmep and railroad abOrers The next colony
will leave here the ship Annie II. smith. about Api
10 which will be capable of accommodating 300 passen
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-03-03
FOREIGN NEWS.
THE PORTE AND TIE POWERS

The PORIE AND lie BOWER0.
TRANQUILITY RETURSING-THE RUSSIANS LESS wa,
uKE-THE MONTgNEGRIN DELEGATES PEACE.
FULLY DISPOSED.
LONDON. Friday, March @ 1877
A Reuter- dispatch from Athens says: "Tb.
object Of the removal Of the British squadron from a.
Pirus to reft the ships and give leave OF abscne. "a
the men preparatory TO q cruise daring the sunne,
political reasons longer rendering the presence OF TIA
squadron necessary IN Eastern wsters."
The Times publishes q letter from its st. Peter,bur,
correspondent, dated Feb. %, saying "NOtwtbstapd
cedng from his position still believe that var will Ia
avoided for the present at least" The correspondent
convinced that # the Car should issue mantle sto de
duty 10 demOblize the army, the declaration wcul m
received with cheerful obedience by all classes OF Hsan
society.
Reuters telegram from Constannople says the Yonts
delegates arrived Last night and visited varion.
embassies today They appear 10 desire the restorat
or peace Their demands FOR TectificatiOn Of frontier
trayayant Negotiations with the Porte commence on
Saturday. Orders have been given to tho Russian
troops to evscuats Servian territory.
Ia the House OF Commons TINS afternoon Cir Stafford
NorfhcOte Chancellor of the EychplueF snid IL vas s
that ToussOun BcY and eight Others were aeq lifted BIZ
the commission appointed 10 investigate the atrOcesn
Bulgaria. Mr. Barring secretary OF The Lngish Legation
at COnstaninople, considered their acqtal objection
aDe and contrary Ia the evidence He has returned %
Constantinuple The Government approved his cond,kt
IL appears Improbable that there VIII be any more ras
PARIS. Friday, March 2, 1877
The MGnoriGt DiiOmate corroboTates the report hat
England has suggested to Russia that the Porte be allowed
the discussions this proposition have been uites,
because Russia insists that England shall enter inio
some engagement respecting the course 10 be- floyed
at future date an undertaking which England declines
to give,