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West-Jersey pioneer., 1878-08-08

VIM. Taylor, editor of the The Woods
toaom Register, and James Taylor, of the
Yanlxton, Dakotah Herald, were in town on
Wednesday.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1878-08-08

The storm of last week did great deal
of damage to the corn, breaking it off and
blowing it down. rF
West-Jersey pioneer., 1878-08-08

During wet weather, many of our side
walks are, to put it mildly, simply abomi-
nable. They are worth dollars to the shoe
makers and shoe dealers at all times.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1878-04-26
The DeIegscy.

The announcement of Honorable John G Campbell, as Candidate for Delegate to Congress at the ensuing election in Novem- Der, will be found in the MINER to-day.
 As will be seen by his card, he does not come as one of the political organizers, but "Free and I d ;psldentn and promises, if elected, |, serve the people; which we un- deis tand te mean .'sll fheteople of the Ter 1iicfyr al n,i O. political pafty, merely.
 As n poiltician. Mr. Cumpl,ell is strictly Democratic in sentiment and all his affiIi- ations, an,l if he had hssed his candidacy upon political considerations we should have felt it our duty as an Independent Journalist. to oppose his election, but as an .Independent," wnile he is not our choice for the position as against others we could name, yet as against any one outside of Yavapai or Mohaye Counties, that we now have in mind, we have no fight to make against him.
 MT. Campbell is an old resident of the Territory, is close observer and under stands the wants of the different sections perhaps as we'll as any man in it. His earthly possessions are all in Arlzona, and on tse principle that, "where our treasures are, there will our hearts be also" he is strictly and emphsiically an Arizonan.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1878-04-26
< THE sroNEwALL JACKSON MINE.

Over six tons of the richest ore ever ship ped from the Territory, is at Joseph Col lingwood & Co, awaiting re-shipment to Yuma. Since the middle of September last, more than sixteen tons of this character of ore has been shipped from the mine. The average yield of which is something over $s, 1000. per ton. In addition to the native silver ores shipped to San Francisco, the company have crushed at the mine, more than fifty tons of ore which has paid much of the expenses of the mine. The present shipment is the largest and richest ever made from the mine, and as it comes from the lowest workings en the mine, argues we'll for the continuation of the rich vein, which has already yielded the original cost of the mine.
 The mine has kept from thirty to forty miners employed all the tune, and the Sec retary informs us that they have paid out nearly $S0,00C, in mining, buildings and improvements on the mine.
 The last accounts are that rich stratum of chloride ore has been discovered, which promises we'll for the future. Already sev- eral hundred pounds of ore has been ex- tracted from this vein, most of which is rich in chlorides and sulphurets.- Citizen.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1878-04-26
Timber BslI-sri.ona included.

On the 18th the Senate passed the bull au- thorizing bona fide residents of Nevada, Col- orado, Utah, New Mexico, Arizona, Wyo- ming, Dakota, Montana, Idaho and all othsr mineral districts of the United States, to fell and remove. for building, agricultu- ral. mining. or other domestic purposes, any timber growing on Mineral lands which are not subject to entry except under the United States mining laws. The bill grants this priyilepe subject to such rules and rcgula- tions as the Secretary of the Interior may prescribe for the protection of undergrowti and provides penalty of fine not exceed ing $50. 10 winch may be added imprison- ment not exceeding six months, for any vic lation of this law or of said rules and regulations. It is also made the duty of Registers and Receivers to ascertain and re- port whether any timber is being cut upon such lands except for these authorized rur- noses. and the expenses of such examina- tions will be allowed in settlement of their accounts.
 The bill as reported from the Public Lands Committee, provided that no timber should be cut in mountain regions within three miles of the upper timber line. ms proyiso, on motion of Cbatfee. was stricken out, and the word California" omitted from the bill, on motion of Sargent, who said the interests of California would be better ser ved by another bill on the calendar, which applied specially to California, Oregon and Washington Territory, and also provided for sale of timber lands. He referred to the bill reported by Booth from the Public Lands Committee on the End inst. Its pas sage, he thought, might be preiudiced if inadequate provision were previously made for California. He subsequently, asked unanimous consent to proceed to its consid- eration, but objection was made on the ground that the calendar should be followed in regular order It will doubtless be reached early next week.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1878-04-26
A STATEMENT.
Is the Board cf 7fsstss ef tae Prss6yterian Chrrch, Prescoft, A. 7.:

Is hs Board of 7sssss ef ae Prss6ytsrian
 Chrrrh, Prsseoft, 4. IT.:
 feel it due to you that I make state ment concerning the condition of the Church, and my plans for the future
 We have upon the subscription list, g. TOO subscribed. Two months ago, having this list, and feeling sure that could se- cure at least $500 more from personal friends in San Francisco, I went there. Humiiia- ting as it was. went from one to another of my staunch friends and solicited aid r this Church. But the. condition of thing s was such that they ccruid not gIve. l re- turned to Prescott much discouraged, only to find still greater reasons for discourage ment. through failures, death, and the con tinuance of hard times. Looking over the list of subscriptions, and rejecting those which are worthless, find thar at the most, we can realize but q little over S2,OJ0. This. with $1 900 from New York, consti- tutes the only available building fund. On the other side. we have the lowest bid on building. $4.300; due on let, $100; due on parsons ge, $350: cost of seating, furnish ing. etc.. (estimated, s1 900. Total, $5,75O. Thus it will be seen that only little more than half enough funds can be procured 10 build church. This estimate does not in- cIude $200 pledged by your Board for my support, which would gladly contribute if a church could be built. Such being the condition of things, it is apparent to me that it would De useless to undertake to build at present.
 It is with genuine feeling of regret that I announce to the Board my decision to leave this field. My relations with your body, and with all the members of the Church and Society, have been exceedingly pleasant. never expect to find pleas anter field of labor. But 1 feel 1t due to myself and to the Church that change be made. An experience of nearly two years has convinced me that must not live in a country. Having lost sa much of my physical strength and yigor l cannot do justice to the Church. If l were to remain here, it would be necessary to spend the hot summer months on the coast, thus breaking into the regular work of the Church, besides involving an expense which cannot meet. This is my first and main reason for going away. There are other ones which 1 need not mention.
 I am glad to inform you that my place will be filled by thorough scholar and able preacher, from the Union Theologic.l Seminary of New York City. sincerely nope that he may have your cordial sym pathy and support.
 my successor next year.
 With my best wishes for the prosperity of he church, and deeply regretting the neces- 'ity of severing my connection with 1t, l re- main your obedient servant,
 MERRILL
The weekly Arizona miner., 1878-04-26
Death of Under sheriff GIIe..

James s. Giles, an Arizona pioaeer, hay. ing been one of tbe party who accompanied Gov. Goodwin and Secretary McCorrhick to the Territory in 1863. was found dead last evening in the room of Village Marshal J. M. Dodson. where he lodged.
 When found the body was reclining, face downward and partly on the floor, with one arm on the bed and the other on trunk which stool near the wall at the head of the bed. lie had evidently come in and un- dressed for the night and was in the act of going to bed as he was in his night clothes, and from the fact that the body was still warm when found, soon after 6 F. M., it is presumed that he had been dead but short time. He was suffering severely with Bron- chitis and had spslls of snfFocation of great severity, and it IS presumed one of these at tackled him while in the act of retiring for the night and that death ensued from it.
 James S. Giles was native of Delaware about 47 years of age, was a member of the first and second Legislatures of Arizona, and Speaker of the House one term, after wards he wss Chief Clerk, etc. He was man of much more than ordinary intelli- gence, and although he had his trials and difficulties, and was not free from faults, he was yet useful citizen and doing all in his power to retrieve past errors.
 He was, at the time of his death, Under Sheriff under Ed. F. Bowers, Sheriff of the County, and was good and efficient officer.
 Of his family relations we know but little except that he has brother and sister in Matches, Mississippi.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1878-04-26
To-DAY,s DISPATCHES.

washinton, April 24-The Senate passed the Northern Pacific R. R. bill. The Finance Committee is discharged from further con- sideration of the bill to encourage American shipping, as it ought to have originated m the House.
 Eaton introduced a bill to authorize the the s. P. R. R. to construct and maintain a bridge across the Colorado river at Ft. Yuma.
 House Appropriation Committee reported back the naval appropriation bill. House agrees in $50, 900 of the S200,G00 added by the Senate. House passed bill authorizing the President 10 make certain negotiations with the Indians of Colorado.
 The Pacific R. R. funding bill came up in the House. when point of order was raised that the biii should % to the committee of the whole. Speaker decided that it was not necessary. No conclusion was reached.
 Jacksonville, Fla, April 24.-McLin, Sec retary of State under Governor Stearns, and l.. G. Dennis make confessions of frauds by which Hayes carried Florida. Regarding these confessions Montgomery Blair says that he had information sometime ago that such confessions would be made but did not know where the documents were.
 Indianapolis, April A.--Sec'y Thompson, in an interview regarding the attempt by Dennis to raise the question of the Presi- dents title thinks there is no question to raise, as Dennis only wants some official ex- pression for campaign capital.
 Chicago, April 24.-The storm continues over the whole Northwest. There are fears of great damages to crops.
 Corpus Christi, Texas, April 24.-Indian raids contine. Many citizens are reported killed, and ranches are being abandoned. Telegraph reports from lower kio Grande indicate that about 20 persons were killed by recent Indian raids.
 New York, April 25.-The Erie Railroad has been sold to l.. D. Morgan, for S6,00O,- GOO.
 Washington, April a5.-The Republican Congressional Committee has completed it's organization, by eleciing George c. Gorham as Secretary.
 San Francisco, April 25.-Government has practically resumed specie payments in this city. A number of money orders were paid in gold at the postoffice to-day.
 Washington, April 25.-The House has passed Thurman's R. R. Funding bill, and also the Senate bill repeating the Bankrupt law, with an amendment repeating the whole of title 6l of the revised Statutes
 Sargent's timber land bill passed the Sen- ate to day. It provides for the sale of not exceeding l60 acres to one person or Associa- tion, at the minimum price of Sa.5G per acre.
 The deficiency bill finally passed to-day.
 Blair is disappointed in not receiving an- ticipated Democratic support in his attempt to oust Hayes from the Presidency.
 Philadelphia, April, 25.-President Hayes had brilliant reception by the Union League to-day.
 New York, April 25.-The funeral of Win. Orion to day was largely attended, including many men of distinction. Rome, April 25.-Italy will support the laying or the treaty before the Congress pro- vided England will state her views before her military operations. (Here the line went down between Yuma and San Diego.)
The weekly Arizona miner., 1878-04-26
Troubles on the Tera. Border.
The following was received at General Sheridanis headquarters on the afternoon of the 18th instant:

The following was received at General Sheridan's headquarters on the afternoon of the 18th instant:
 SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS, April, Is.
 The commanding officer at Durcan has telegraphed, on what seems reliable infor- nation, that party of Indians crossed into Texas, on Sunday night. sixty miles below that place; also, that a party of Lipans and two Mexicans passed Petoias, Mexico, last week, en route for Texas. A brother of the Mars..al of Laredo was murdered, on Sun day, by desperadoes, sixty miles from that place. Cavalry scouts are out between Duncan and Laredo, and are likely to hear of the Indians if they have crossed. E Commanding officer Clark reports four horses stolen within few hundred yards of the post on Saturday night. The trail was followed to the Rio Grande, and two horses were seen to cross. The horses were recognized as Mexican horses.
 Commanding officer Stockton reports that Lieut.. Bigelow, with detachment, is in pursuit of Indians who attacked the mail rider near Escondada, and that the mail in part was found. E~condada was reached at three o'clock a. m. on the 16th.
 Commanding officer Concho reports In dians recently in his v.cinity. Cavalry are now moving in that direction. with orders to attack and pursue them. even to their reservations. The commander has been ad- vised as to the attack on the mail near Es- conada, and will be in good condition to intercept that party in case they move north.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1878-04-26
BY TELEGRAPH-
Stage Robbed Near wickenburs
Special to the Miner.


 y-ickenburg. April 2l.-The coach leaving wicksnburg for California. al 9 o'clock last evening was robbed four miles west of this ,,,sca hv three masked men. They ransack- sd inc mail. and robbed the two passengers N ho were on the coach, taking Seoo from one and ss0 from the other. There IS supposed to have been considerable treasure m Weiis, is, r.ro S- fso ,s hox OLIVER.
 wickenburs, April Fl.
 P.w. Smith has returned from California. The bond given by Messrs. Bones S smith has not vet expired.
 The Tecopa mlnes were recently sold to Win. Lent, of San Francisco.
 Maj. Evans is tracking robbers toward the Colorado. .. passencers on the Prescott stage: NJ. Goldwa;er, J. Roseborough. D. Finney, and Robert Finney. JUAN. Washington. April 22-The Senate Resolu- ton disopproving the act of the Arizona Legislature in regard to special privileges to inc s. P. R. R., was passed to-day.
 There is talk of settling the Mormon ques- ton by annexing Utah to Nevada. A strong movement is on foot to admit Washington Territory as State Mitchell made long speech favoring the extension of time for the completion of the Northern Pacific railroad.
 The River and Harbor Bill appropriates &. .OOO. .O00. Passed the House.
 New OrieanS, ApTii -----odiNfctoh -'C"o saws the raiding Indians have returned into New Mexico pursued by Mexican troops, who may overtake them before they reach Santa Rosa mountains. Nine men have been killed near Clarado and 400 horses carried of. :. San Francisco, April 22.-A number of gentlemen connected with the W. U. Tele- graph Company met this afternoon. elected Jas. Gamble, President, and George s. Ladd. Secretary; also adopted resolutions of respect to the memory of the late wm. orton. Presi- dent of the ". U. Telegraph Company, which were telegraphed to the Board of Directors at New York.
 Deadwood, Dacota, April 22.-A heavy storm has just occurred, doing much dam age to the railroad and bridges.
 A party of hostile Sioux passed near here en route to Sitting Bulls camp.
 London, April 22.-A Times Bucharest dispatch says the Russians are not pushing their forces so far towards the Caspians as was intended.
 A Rustchuk correspondent telegraphs that the Grand Duke Nicholas has summoned the Turks to evacuate Shumla within eight days.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1878-04-26

Hon. c. T. Hayden. Nathaniel Sharp and R. B. Carley of the Tempe settlement, have made for themselves comfortable and mod el homes. MT. Hayden, in addition to the valuable buildings erected, comprising a two story grist mill. large granaries, store rooms, shops, dwellings, etc, has the finest orchard in Arizona. The number of trees aggregate about seven hundred and con- prise nearly every species of fruit raised in the tropical climes. Those of sharp and Carley also have fine orchards and vinevar,is loaded with the precious ffuits.-Salt River Herald.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1878-04-26

A NEW KIND or LiQuoR.-Dr Mierdue, a French colonial surgeon, announces t.e dis covery of a new beverage. which has already won popularity in Marseilles- The liquor is distilled from the leaves of the eucalyptus tree; it is said to be pleasant to the taste and not injurious to health, while possessing some valrabIe medical properties. The expectation is that it will take the place of absinlhe as a stimuIant; it Is called enoalyptsinth. If half the tales told about the results of drinking absinthe be true, it is quite time that 2 substitute should be found for tho extract of wormwood.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1878-04-26
INDIAN CREMATION.

It is not an uncommon occurrence among many Indian tribes in Arizona 10 cremate their dead, especially persons of note, the ceremonies in many instances being really peculiar and somewhat interesting. Upon the announcement, in an Indian village, of the death of "a chief or captain of band of the followers of Montezuma, large stack of wood is constructed with sufficiency of finder placed here and there throughout the same, to cause quick and ready fire to catch simultaneously all over the huge mass of material, upon which is placed the body of the reverenced dead. If the person who is to receive the distinguished and honored cremation services happens 10 possess wealth before death, the entire estate is exhausted in purchasing calico, beads and other trin- kets, which are placed on the funeral pyre as token of respect for the departed. If the deceased was the owner of cattle, horses, dogs or other live stock, they are all killed, a grand barbecue and feast follows, to which the whole camp or rdncaaria is invited to partake. Twenty young girls and boys, more or less, the handsomest of the tribe gre selected to chant the. funeral service during the time the corpse is being con- sumed. They are dressed, generally, in fancy calico rigs. faces painted With all the fast colors contained in the rainbow, orns- mcnts of beads, shells, etc, are placed around tse neck, wrists and other parts of the per- con, when they arrange themselves in line and commence marching around the burn ing pyre, humm;ag solemn and somewhat dolefnl lyric, first slow, then faster and faster until seemingly theT almost fly, pre- senting the appearance ofa solid ring, which, with the shining flames, casting their rays upon the bright colors of their costumes, ap- pes=e like one of gold. The march is kept up until the body has been reduced to ashes, the pyre has disappeared. when they break the circle and run 10 the banks of the river, or pool of water, where they bathe their pcrspiring bodies and relieve themselves of the excitement into which they are thrown while performing the last sacred rites to their beloved friend or relative
The weekly Arizona miner., 1878-04-26

The Enterprise in it's usual hull-dozing, Louisiana style intimates that there has been something wrong with tho Postoffice at Wickenburg, and states. falsely, that Pierson, the Postmaster has been removsd and Peralta appointed in his stead. The fact is that Pierson has never been Postmaster at that place. and the present cutgosng officer is Mfr. James Cou2hran. in every way gentle man and one whom the blatherskife editor is not fis to black bis boots. The appointment of Mr. Peralta is & good one and none urgcs. the appointment more than Uncle Jimm {. the late P. M,
The weekly Arizona miner., 1878-04-26

A Mexican who cuts hay for Brown of Gils City, is reported to have found corpse about fsur miles this side of that place. and rear she GiIa River. It was the bsly of an American recently killed with an axe. his head being sRIit open. A skeleton wss re- gently found n tho sand hills beyond Des- canso. supposed to ke desertine s,idier who had pcrished of thlrss. These things require investigation, but no one ran give it without money or authority Arizona Sen fi0ei.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1878-04-26

Csptsin James A. Moore, General Mana |ger of the 6outhesn Psciic Mail Line. yes. terday informed reporter of the HRkAEn tAAt daily mail would shortly be estsb- lished bofWcon Yuma, the terminus of the 6oa1hesp RnciGc Railroad, and Prescott via Asrinopa WelIS Pheaix and Gillett Nr Keeenss he says h expected at hasicopa Wells in few dsys. preparatory to stocking the ncW 1fnes <6lt River Herald.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1878-04-26

An Albiuo rat caught on tho San Barnar. dino mountains, by wm- niefendorasr, was yesterday brought to town. and may be seen at the saloon Of Tom Sczlly. 6s Amn street. This rare rodent ispurs white, wifh bright pink eyes. and is wiihal very pfet. fy animal. These animals are qnite com mon in some parts of the mountainous re- rionz of Europe. but are very uncemmon in this country Los Angeles Heraid.
 Pzhav, These animals are q p,spx1 in the zupi country. Western New 1[exico. q erzsshopars sre in Ksnssz. Inc Puebloa five on thcna.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1878-04-26
BOWEN BROS,
 MANUFACTURERS. 432 Pine Street. San Frantis
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 Harca ao, 1873. Is 1uissrpe Dslnosaro a:si John H. Otto. ar.st,ng- fn me niastsr Of Preenpt.o- Cash e1fry <o rf- s Rosa Rubo, for N. E. ft cf N F i s~ is - 11., ol et s- VI: < ana A- ?" Il of s. ". see. IT Tsp. 14 sP2rossi oy inc Hoaorahie Conmissioner of she a % ~ Lana olnce, subject to any appeal if take- .ssss Hzfy tee days from tis esse h<s,r f. '--eA si'hiH pr~.crs. . W. N. KELLY, Register.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1878-04-26
For Delegate to Congress.

To fhe Yotsrs cf 4riz0na:
 It being pretty generally conceded that Norther, Ar, zona IS this year entitled to the Delegate now i'm aecoroance with the expressed desire of great many cuzens of the Territory, submit my name to the voters tnereof as an Independent Candidate for the office of
 eeRafe to the 18th Congress of the United States and nost resoetuiy request the support of my fellow ct- tory. JOHN fs csMppvf TT
 Prescott, April 21 Is7s