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The New York herald., 1878-03-11
Captain Howgate's Polar scheme.

Captain Howgate's Polar Scheme.
In to-day's paper will be found an ample
account of Captain Howgate's views on the
feasibility of the establishment and mainte-
nance from year to year of Polar colonies as
centres from which to prosecute Arctic re-
searches. It will be seen by this article
how much may be said in favor. Of
the project to balance what has been
said against it by those who, either
through critical spirit or in mere
humor of contradiction, ever oppose
what is based on new views or theories.
Captain Howgate puts the case hopefully
by o simple mparison with the results Of
the voyage of the Discovery. He believes
that that ship failed to reach the Pole
only-to use familiar illustration, as one
misses train-by few minutes time.
Had she reached the point she did reach
only "the fraction of an hour" earlier she
might have got through the ice in which
she wns caught. This reasons great efforts
down to fine point. But Captain How
gate is Of opinion that her failure was due
to an unusually bad year. There are,
therefore, milder and severer years, and his
project Of colony rests on the theory that
wintering through from year to year it must
come some time upon an open year, year
of exceptionally favorable weather, which
will give ample time for the ex-
ploration that is still necessary to
solve the great Polar problem. This
is tho essential point in the whole plan of
the Polar colony. 1t is true there is no
known law by which it can be determined
how many mild or how many bad winters
may succeed one another. These events are
not rhythmical- even irregularly rhyth-
mical and il is az possible that there may
be ten bad winters in succession to ono
another as two. But it is not likely. II
there should be it is true that the power
of endurance of even a regularly refreshed
and reinforced colony might be exhausted
before any results were obtained equivalent
to the cost. But we do, not believe that this
is danger which can be legitimately
weighed against the project, because it is a
common observation that seasons vary
within narrower limits with us, and the
basis of calculation is that weather in Arctic
regions varies under the same laws as il
milder ones. That might be objected to al
an absolute proposition; but, as counted
upon az part Of the theory of this ex.
pedition, it is probably safe. Naturally
many objections will be made to q scheme
30 new Oh this, but IL is we'll worth goot
!. trial.
The New York herald., 1878-03-11
The Gloucestsr Me mori.i.

We print q memorial to President Hayes
on the fisheries question, prepared by COM
mittee appointed at public meeting of
citizens Of Gloucester, Mass, a town largely
engaged ifis the business of fishing. The
memorialists complain of the injuries and
violence practised against American fisher
men at Fortune Bay, in Newfoundland, and
set forth their views of the exorbitance Of
the Halifax award. On the first Of these
points they neglect to draw an inference,
which, we trust, Secretary Evarts will not
fail to make-namely, that those violent in
juries lay the foundation of claim for in
demnity. Although the immediate injury was
inflicted upon only two vessels it's effect
was to drive away about dozen American
vessels which had gone thither for the pur-
pose of fishing and compel them to re-
turn home empty and lose the labor OF a
winter.
AS to the extravaganza Of the award the
views Of the Gloucester memorialists are
very positive. In their opinion the fish
ing privileges granted by the United
States in the treaty of 1871 are more valu-
able than the privileges received, and if
there is to be any compensation it is due to
us and not from us. The United States are
the most valuable market for the fish caught
by the Canadians, and by the treaty we
made this market free. Their facilities for
catching and curing Ash are so much better
than ours TINT q free admission to our mar
kets gives them an advantage against which
our fishermen cannot successfully compete.
Vessels are built SO much more cheaply in
the provinces that we have not an even
chance. Then the fishing grounds are close
to their doors and they are not subject to
long voyages and long waiting in order to
profit by indications Of successful catch.
The memorialists think that, with these ad-
vantages ON the side Of their rivals, their
free admission to our markets overbalances
the privilege of fishing in the Canadian
waters. Be this as it may, the award is ex-
orbitant, and will undoubtedly be made to
appear SO by the information soon to be
communicated to Congress.
The New York herald., 1878-03-11
Tho Tornado Mt Atlanta, Ga.

Our special despatch from Atlanta, Ga,
which furnishes striking example of the
value Of presence of mind during occasions
of great emergency. A fearful tornado
struck Atlanta while the people were assem-
bled in their houses OF worship, and one Of
these buildings-the Episcopal church
was demolished by the winds over
the very heads Of tho full conRreRa-
The New York herald., 1878-03-11
A Variety show.

If the scene enacted in the House of Rep
resentatives on Saturday, in which Kelley, of
Pennsylvania, and Foster and Garfield, of
Ohio, we're the performers. had been played
in variety theatre, as burlesque on Con-
gressional proceedings, it might have been
found entertaining. The gentleman who
in such places OF amusementls accustomed
to como forward with shabbv hat and an
The New York herald., 1878-03-11

Six CoNsTABLEs in front Of the Hamilton
Square Church. near Trenton, N. j., yesterday
prevented repetition of the extraordinary
scenes which have taken place there recently.
The woman in the case made her appearance,
but Irudcntly retired before the superior force
Of the enemy.
The New York herald., 1878-03-11
WITH SU PPL Il NJ E Mt
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NEW YORK. MONDAY, MARCH II, 1878.

lMPORTANr NOTicE TO ADvERrIsEns.-Io
insure de proper classification Of advertisements
Il is absolutely necessary Mal they he handed i,s
Lcfo,e eight O'Clock cra'y crc,,i,.g.
The New York herald., 1878-03-11

TIE DEFEAT of the DAILY bill was jubilantly
celebrated yesterday by the temperance orators,
who nlodestly appropriated all the credit of the
yictory, as they called it, to themselves. The
District Attorney will be requested to-day to
Immediately prosecute all who have been i'll
3icted for violation of the Excis. law.
The New York herald., 1878-03-11

The News FROM BRAZIL is not encouraging.
Business is dull freights to this country are in
active; heavy losses are reported in the coffee
trade, and the government treasury is empty.
The New York herald., 1878-03-11

OuR ExIifDIT at the Paris Exposition promises
to be very fair. Between five and six hundred
OF our leading merchants and manufacturers
have obtained space, and it will be seen by ref
crc'lce to other columns that nearly all OF our
great industries are fully and respectfully rep
resented
The New York herald., 1878-03-11

TIE INCoNvENIsScE caused by the burning Of
the New Brunswick bridge will be only tenn
porary. large force Of men will have replaced
It by Wednesday next
The New York herald., 1878-03-11

In CAIIrOHXIA, as in other parts Of the courl-
try the labor market is in a depressed cond
ton. For tho first time in its history white men
have just been hired ut dollar q day.
The New York herald., 1878-03-11

The probabilities are that tie ,ceatter ~ Nc,c
York aud lis rieinity to-day sciH be ,ca,m a,.d
cloudy, 'ciM increasing southwest, backing 10
southeast, ,cis,ds and rain. Tomorrow il ,cM be
scdrm and eLowdy, ,ciM ruin aud marked i,.dica-
tioms cf the adrancc Of Ms storm.
The New York herald., 1878-03-11
ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.

AMUSEMENIS lU-NlGHl.
BOOrII'S THEATKE-Ton-aLL LLALoSgS
GRAND OPERA hoUsE-HxSRy v.
NIBLO'S GARDEN-sERPESr DOVE
STANDARD THEATRE-Tnx VICTIMS
BROADWAY TnEATRE-TnE KxILEs
PARK THEATRE-OuR BACHELORS.
NATIONAL THEATRE wogxxKx or NEw YoRk
NEW YORK AQUARIUM--BRoScno HoRsEs.
FIFTH AVENUE HALL-HELLxn's WoSDERs
wALLACK's THEATRE MONEY.
UNION SQUARE THEArRE-A CxLxnRArxD CASE.
FIFTH AVENUE THEATKE-A WIDOW Iluxr
OLYMPIC THEATRE-IpLKwILD.
BOwERY 7IEATRE-KoviSG JACK
NEW PARK THEATRE, Brooklyn -EvAScKLrSx
EERMANIA rHEATRE-MAsExASx'sT ToEcnTKR
EGYPTIAN HALL-vARfKrY.
THEATRE cOMlQUE VARIETY.
VAUDEVILLE THEATRE VARIETY
TONY YASrORs-vARi.rY
SAN FRANCISCO MrNsrRELs.
TlvOLl THEATRE-vARIhry
NEW AMERICAN Observation-Disclosures
kURTz GALLERY-ARr Lxniniriox.
Arizona citizen., 1878-03-22
Increased Representation.

February 9, the bill to amend Sec 1922 of the Revised Statutes, having for its object an increase of represent ation from nine to thirteen in the Arizona Council and from eighteen to twenty-sevcn ill the Assembly, was re- ported from the Judiciary Committee, with a recommendation that it then pass, and after some remarks by the Delegates of Wyoming, Idaho and Montana, it did pass The Delegates named feared the wording of the amendment would have the effect of reducing representation in their legis- latures and therefore urged and had passed this proviso: Provided, That this act shall not change the number of members of the Legislatures of said Territories as now provided by the laws of said Territories, except in the Territory of Arizona.
 The bill is quite certain to pass the Senate and become a law, and open the way for the more general develop ment of Statesmen in Arizona.
Arizona citizen., 1878-03-22
Forests in the United States.

The Mining and Scientific Press is responsible for the statement that with in ten years no less than 12,000,000 acres of forest have been cut down or burned over in the United States. Much of the timber is used for fuel, twenty-five cities being on record as consuming 5000 to 10000 acres each. Fences use up much timber and rail way sleepers require the product of 1jO,000 acres per annum. The amount of pine and lumber timber yet stand ing Tn the United States is no longer large. The sum of $144,000,0O0 is estimated 10 be invested in the whole timber industry, employing 100000 men.
Arizona citizen., 1878-03-22
Condensed Telegrsms.

Some dozen persons were burned out by a second fire in Hot Springs, Ark, on the 10th instant, the loss by which was about $l0,O00.
 J. E. Sickles, former Chief Engineer .of the Union Pacific, has been ap- pointed Chief Engineer of the United States Department at the Paris Ex- position.
 The storms of the last week ex- tended over the Upper Missouri Valley, lasting three days. The snow on the stage road tO Fort BufTord is from one to fifteen feet deep.
 The remains of McCann, who went with a hunting party from Laramie week ago Thursday, were found on Friday last near the place where the bodies of his comrades were discOv- cred.
 Of the three Dartmouth College students arrested for haZing with in- tent to kill, only one succeeded in get ting bail. Another goes to recitation with a keeper. Their trial will take place on Monday. Warrants have been issued for the SOphOmores. A rumor prevails that several others will be obliged to leave the College. The matter has been delayed by disagree ment among the Faculty as to the proper action.
 Most Reverend Geo. Conroy, Bishop of Arden and Clonmaconers, Ireland, Apostolic Delegate of the Roman Catholic Church to America, left Oma- ha on the 10th inst for San Francisco, where he will visit Archbishop Ale many. Bishop COnroy is one of the highest Church dignitaries that have ever visited this country.
Arizona citizen., 1878-03-22
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District Court Proceedings.

Friday March l5, 1878. Court com. menced at nine o'clock am.
 Territory of Arizona, vs. William H. Wallace. Case came on for trial, G. H. Oury, appearing for the Territory, and A. w. Blair, for defendant Verdict, guilty .of assault and battery, Defendant sen. tenced to pay fine of S25O, or imprisoned by the Sheriff for l5O days, or until such fine be paid.
 G. W. Nash, vs. P. J. Van Haren. Mo. ton for new trial denied, and the order heretofore made, granting a stay of pro- 'ceedings, set aside.
 Territory, vs. W. c. Ferguson. Appeal sustained and judgment in the lower court reversed.
 Solomon shultz, vs. Solomon Nund. Defendant allowed forty days in which to answer, after service by publication.
 NJ. H. Hamilton, vs. Charles Whitlow. Tried by the court and taken under ad- vicement.
 NJ. H. Hamilton, ys. Charles Whitlow. Trial commenced, and the further hearing .of the case continued.
 Martin L. Stiles, vs. Alamo Amarillo. Default of defendant set aside, and cause set for trial, March 25.
 J. Collingwood & Co.,, vs. Champion Silver Mining Company. Demurrer over ruled, and defendant granted two days to answer.
 Belinda c. Mason, vs. Charles G. Mason. Case came on for trial before the court ; Messrs. Fitch and Reymert, appearing for plaintiff, and Messrs. Blair and Summers for defendant William ". Weed sworn as reporter, and E. c. Haines, as inter- preter. After the hearing of evidence and arguments of counsel, the case was sub nitted and by the court taken under ad- visement.
 J. H. Archibald S Co.,. vs. Jose Con zsles. Trial commenced and case con tinued for the term.
 J. W. McGowan, vs. B. W. and P. Con- nelly. Trial in progress.
Arizona citizen., 1878-03-22
The Southern Pacific.

4 recent San Francisco dispatch in- forms Us that a petition is being active ly circulated in that city, addressed to the Congress of the United States, re. citing that the petitioners are citizens .of San Francisco, and as a mining and commercial people desire the exten- sion of the Southern Pacific Railway east through Arizona and New Mex leo, and therefore ask Congress to pass such laws as may permit the Southern Pacific Railroad Company to extend its road till it shall meet a constructed road from the East, or, at least, through the Territory of Arizona.
 The petitioners argue that this meas lure IS essential to the proper develop ment of our Territory. The argument lis a good one. At the present time machinery cannot be brought in nor .ores shipped out without mourning ruinOus freight bills. The want of proper machinery and the great ex- pense of obtaining the same, the long routes and slow time are some of the great disadvantages under which Ari- zona has labOred for years. What We want is cheap and rapid transporta- tion. We can't afford to wait three or four years for the Texas Pacific 10 build through from Fort Worth when the Southern Pacific can reach us in. side of six months if Congress will give he desired permis sion.
Arizona citizen., 1878-03-22
RObDer Caught.

The Los Angeles Star, tells us that the man who recently robbed the Fem ple and Workman vaults. was captured last Saturday in the person of C. NJ. Phelps MT Phelps was at one time book keeper for the firm of Harper & Long When Mr Long retired from the mercantile business, and was elect ed assignee of the Temple & Work man Estate, he retained Mir Phelps as his book keeper and confidential clerk. Detective Stone of San Francisco, and Chief of Police Harris of Los Angeles, worked mp the case most successfully. When Mr Phelps was accused by the detective, and made aware of the chain of evidence against him, he confessed his crime, and piloted the detectives and Mir. Long to where the money was concealed, which was in a hill about a mile west of the city, where some SS,- l40 in gold was recovered. Subsequent ly the remainder of the money was re- covered, making up S10,S3S the whole amount stolen. AIr. Phelps has been committed to jail by Judge Peel in de- fault of Sl0,0O0 bail.
Arizona citizen., 1878-03-22
General Anderson.

Pinchback says Governor Nicholl: has determined not to act in Anderson's case until the Courts dispose of it. When the case is settled, so far as the .cOurts are concerned, Gov. Nichols says he will act, and let the people oi Louisiana know his reasons for doing .sO Pinchback claims to be on the inside, and 10 know what is going on The inference is drawn that Ander son will be pardoned.
Arizona citizen., 1878-03-22

TIE Los Angeles Star of the 18th instant says: Capt. Moor exhibits fine silver ore from the '76 mine, in Arizona, going $1,725 to the ton" We guess that must be some ore that Superintendent Foreman took in a week ago when he went after the new mill. The '76 is attracting a great deal of attention now and this pro .minence is fully warranted by the re- cent rich developments in the com .pany's shaft.
Arizona citizen., 1878-03-22

SOME Of the members of the Ditch com pany owning the ditch above town are in- .clined to complain of the manner in which water Is taken out Of the ditch for the town and it would seem as if there was considerable cause for such com plalnt. The company is quite willing to allow the water to flow through the town so long as there is an abundant supply In the ditch, but they do object 10 having the ditch cut al such times and places and in such manner as may best suit the parties desiring the water. l. would be but a tri- filing expense to put boxes with slides or gates at the head Of each acequia-this
 would obviate the necessity Of cntting the ditch and regulate the flow Of water. It costs the company hundreds of dollars annually to keep the ditch in repair and 1t is but little Co ask that the citizens oi Florence would exercise a little care lin obtaining the amount Of warter necessary for town uses.
Arizona citizen., 1878-03-22
Death of Major David Taylor.

Our many readers in Southern Ari- zona will be pained to learn of the death of Major David Taylor who served so long and faithfully in this
 Territory.
 The following official orders give
 the particulars of the death of this of
 ficer: It is with great regret that the Department Commander finds himself called upon to announce to the De pertinent the death of Major David Taylor, Paymaster U. 5. A, which took place at Leavenworth, Kansas, at : 30 a. m. of the 2ls instant Major Taylor's long services in this Depart 'ment have taught every officer and soldier brought into contact with him to recognize the high principles of
 honor by which he always was actuat- ed, to respect his intellectual ability land culture and to admire his genial .cOurtcsy and kindness. In him the country has lost faithful servant and the Army loved and valued member. The officers of the Department Staff and of the Pay Department doing duty in this military Department will wear the usual badge of mourning for thirty days. e. O., Feb. 9, D. Mo)
 The funeral of the late Major David Taylor, Paymaster, will take place from the post chapel at Forth Leaven- worth, Kas., at II a. m of Sunday, the 2ith instant He will be buried with
 military honors. The following named officers are designated as pail bearers {: Lieut.-Col. R. Saxton, Deputy Q. NJ. Cen; Lieut.. Col. F. E. Hunt, Deputy Paymaster-G Gen; LieutCol G. Perrin, Surgeon; Major ". R. Gibson, Pay master; Major D. G. Swain, Judge Advocate; Major J. A. Broadhead, Paymaster (S. O. 8, Feb. 9, D. NJ
Arizona citizen., 1878-03-22

WE learn from NIT. Wm. O'BOy le that the little mill at Hewitt's station has stop ped until the completion Of the furnaces ! Of putting up stamps in place of the pull Iverizing cylinder-the objection 10 the lcylinder being that 1t revoIves so rapidly that the shoulders wear and become heat led, in which case much time is lost in cooling. The proprietor also contemp ates putting up a Frue concentration and after passing the pulp over this to work the tailings by amalgamation, this would
 save everything.
Arizona citizen., 1878-03-22

MEssRs. GosPER & LOUST are dweller' in a country very much northward. They are great men, their fame has reached the .Gua In fact they might be termed modern Gods Of the wind. They have Tempered this element 10 serve the pur- poses and necessities Of man. They have an advertisement in this issue that will interest many.
Arizona citizen., 1878-03-22
Wickenburg Items.

March Q, Tom Ewing, General Sup erintendent Signal Mill Company, shipped last night from here S56 pounds refined bullion. The man who fell from the battery at Signal mill, last week, had his leg amputated be- low the knee, by Dr. GIldersleve, yes terday, at Signal City. J. J. Valentine, General Superintendent Wells Fargo < Co.,, is doing Signal City, will return to this place Sunday next, and during the week will visit the celebrated Nul- ture mine.
Arizona citizen., 1878-03-22

CHIEF QUARTERNAsTER REYNOLDS ad-
 vertises to-day for military supplies for Camps Apache, Bowie, Grant, Huachuca,
 Lowell, Mcdowell, Mojave, Thomas, Yer de, san Diego Barracks; For: Whipple
 and Whipple Depot, Fort Yuma and Yu- ma Depot.
Arizona citizen., 1878-03-22
Notice to Creditors.

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE
 I Of John ". Sweeney. decea~ed.
 Notice is here by gwen by the underSign- ed, at ministratOT Of the estate of John W. Sweeney. deceased, 10 the credl tors ni, anu all persons having claims against the said deceased. tO exhibit them with The nrc|N- sary vouchers, within len months aftTr the first publication or this notice To the said administrator at his office m the town ut Florence. Pinai County. Arizona.
 MANUEL <. RAMIREZ, AdministrAtnr- March l5 33-iw
Arizona citizen., 1878-03-22

GRAND rush on the Elliot House. Fifty three took supper there the other even ing. This hotel seems to prosper well under the new management of its new proprietor Mir. 4. R. Hamond. If his hotel was Int so well patronized he couldn't afford his handsome advertisement which appears in another column.
Arizona citizen., 1878-03-22

IT is officially stated that the New York Central and Hudson River Rail- road COmpany.-January earnings were $500, 900 more than in any pre- vious month in the history of the com pany, and that the total earnings for the past four months aggregated Sl0,- .0O0, ,0O0.
Arizona citizen., 1878-03-22

HON. THos. FITCH of Prescott, arrived in Florence on the stage early Monday morning. He argued eloquently in the ease Of Mason vs. Mason and left again early this morning for that far of cold bleak and barren region known to a lew as Prescott. We wish Ton Tomas wouldn't be in such hurry next time.
Arizona citizen., 1878-03-22

KRUPP's vast cannon and rail manu- facturing establishment in Germany, says the Railway Age, illustrates the adaptability of the steam road to pri- yate industrial uses, as it contains over 37 miles of railway, with 24 loco motives and TOO cars. Of stationary engines and boilers there are no less than 29S, representing 25,00O horse mower
Arizona citizen., 1878-03-22

FLORENCE has been favored with an other rain,-a beautiful rain, steady and gentle as was the last. It began early Monday morning and continued until the middle of the afternoon. The whole valley is fresh and full Of new vigOr. The farmers and ranchmen are happy, and we have every prospect Of prosperous season for those engaged in agricultural pursuits.
Arizona citizen., 1878-03-22

YESTERDAY J. Collingwood & Co. receiv- ed from Townsend & Co.,, proprietors oi
 the Miami Mill, 1868 ounces Of silver bull lion. This Is the product Of the first run Of the mill. It is cheering to know that
 this mill which has required SO long time to construct is at last working with great success. Regular shipments are expected from this mIll and the good effects will .soon be felt not only by the company but by that entire section,
Arizona citizen., 1878-03-22

MR B. H. Hereford of Tucson has been attending on this session of court from its commencement, and has managed his leases with great discretion and skill. He is justly held in high esteem by both the court and clients. Mr Hereford left by .coach last evening for Tucson 10 attend to some urgent business there, but ex- poets to return early next week.
Arizona citizen., 1878-03-22

BAYARD TAYLOR, the new Minister Ito Germany. will be entertained at a banquet in New York before leaving for Berlin, by representative citizens in art, commerce and literature. The German singing societies are Organiz- ling a serenade.
 Mccormick leaves for France in the steamship France, March 20. His headquarters will be closed about April l.
Arizona citizen., 1878-03-22

AMONG the conveniences and I'm prove ments recently added to Florence We notice a well arranged and completely .outhtted tin shop under the management .of NIT. John Miller. His advertisement can be found elsewhere.