davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The weekly Arizona miner., 1878-11-15
DID THE YUMA PRIEST TAKE BRIBEo 9

EDITOR MINER Through the kindness of friend. the writer was furnished with a copy of the Yuma Sentinel, in which he was mortified to find that the Catholic Priest of that town had so far forgotten himself as to be made the willing iastru ment (by reason of the quid pro quo) to use his influence @, or Campbell money, to in duce, buy CT otherwise procure Mexican votes for Campbell.
 The story sounds little medieval, and if 1t was not for the fact, proven before. that ignorant peoples votes can be purchased if would take good deal of credulitv on tbe part of an average intelligent citizen to be lleye 1t. Although the said Priest is mol q Citizen, and cannot even read or understand English, the facts will not, and probably could not, be successfully disputed. neither will it ever be denied, that that same Priest was acting under some influence in which ne nad 1alth, tor It was utterly impossible TOT hlm to judge for himself, for the reason alone referred tP. Yet it is preposterous to think for monicnt that his course was die tated by higher ecclesiastical authority
 The conduct of that Priest. under the circumstances, cannot be too severely con iemned, ana neither ignorance nor the pIea 'f public good" can palliate it one iota till, PrIest, if he be a bona 6ae citizen laylng taxes both personal and real. has a 1ght, an inalienable right to use his leoiti- 1 nate influence for or against any candidate CoxCrIn,D,,-,>
 Prescott, Nov. 14th, 1878.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1878-11-15
The v.lenelana Mine, Arizona.
We have had an opportunity of exam

We have had an opportunity of examin- ing report made by Henry X. Bigelow, of Prescott, Arizona, to the President of the California and Arizona Mining and Real Estate Agency, on the Valenciana mine, in Black Canyon District, Yavapai county, Arlzona. We make such extracts from the report as may be of interest. The mine IS about 40 miles southeasc of Prescott, and 60 miles north of Phenix, near the stage road between the two towns. The vein is in the great gold-bearing slate belt which traverses the country east of Prescott and the Sierra Prieta and Bradshaw ranges of mountains, in which are many clusters ot gold veins known as the Black Hill mines, the Bigbug mines, the Back Canyon Gin which the VaIenciana Is the most conspic- uousl and the New River and Cave Creek mines.
 The Black Canyon mines were first dis covered in 1864 by Mexicans, wno were working placers in Turkey Creek, on which Black Canyon is situated, and they at once built arastras and worked the mine for two years, during which time they ex- tracted, according to Peralta's books, over $35,000 in gold.
 Three times the Apaches stole from the Peralta party all their horses and mules harassed the miners so much that tEev abandoned the mine, which then laid un- worked till 1870, when party of Ameri- cans worked it for several months. taking out about $11,000 by arasrras until the silver excitement in the Bradshaw mountains lured them away. In the fall oflS77, J. R. Derocbe sorted over the ore left on dump by previous workers as worthless and worked 10 tons which paid $46 per ton. During the present year NJ. l.. Peralta & Co.,, worked three tons from the bottom of the old workings.
 The Nlgger, Brown, Gillespie, Swilling, Mason and other gold mines, which have been worked by arastras in years past, are near the Valenciana. and could furnish ore l to any mill erected on Turkey Creek that | would work custom ore. MT. Bigelow, l in conclusion, states that all of the facili- | ties of access and working considered, he regards the Valencana mine as one of the | most desirable gold mines yet discovered Tn Yavapai county Mining Press.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1878-11-15
Whipped Somebody at Last.

Last Friday llttle Mexican boy, Jesus Melindrez, about thirteen years old, came whimpering into the Sentinel office. Being asked what was the matter, he stated that he had been employed in the printing office of MT. James Reilly, at salary of $12 per month. He said he had asked hIs employer for the wages due him, when the latter seized him, tied his hands be- hind his back, tied his feet, whipped him with stick, and then went off and left him tied. During the Citizens absence he got loose and made his escape. When asked why he did not prosecute the Citizen. the boy said that his mother. widow, was afraid to let him do it, because the Citizen IS an "abogado." If the child's story is true, (his body seemed to indicate that if IS SOL it is probably that the Citizen had been iusuted by the boy, or by some man too big to whip, and was not in good humor-
 Yuma Sentinel
The weekly Arizona miner., 1878-11-15
Yuma Items.

We copy the following from the Yumo Sentinel of Nov. 9th.
 Nearly 23,000 pounds of Silver Kino con centrations were brought in here on Mondav by Bowley & Meyers train; also some ls0o pounds from "76 mine. Both lots were shipped to San Francisco that evening.
 The arnval here of eight bundles of wagon wheels-3s wheels-for the Texas StaDe Co ef Tucson, looks as if preparations are be. Ing made for accommodating the lncreasipc travel into Arizona from the Eastward
 Silver King concentrations are now Le;no worked at San Francisco, by Balbacb. who IS turning out 1000 ounces ot silver a dar from his works first put up as an experi, ment. The works are now being enlaroed The last shipment hence was on the ltb and comprised 23,7O0 lbs copcentrat;ons $40 IDS nuggets or brittle silver. and l4eo IDS unerushed silver glance, which asssTs over S2O,0O0 per ton. Geo. Reeb ;s Jss nere hextweek with s,99S lbs concentrst;ons One of Buckalew & Ochoa's teams laft ,ha mill on the Sd, with 9,911 pounds. Morran .ae & Fields train was due there at abon, ,ha started ere this. 'u anu
The weekly Arizona miner., 1878-11-15
FILLING UP.

Arizona, the most attractive country in the West, made SO from the fact that its
 mountains are full of rich minerals, and its
 valleys contain rare agricultural lands is
 fast becoming settled by an industrious
 class of people. Fourteen years ago, the country north of the Giia, extending to the settlements of Utah, was one vast unknown region to all save the red man, who was born and raised in the rugged mountains or on the extended plains beneath the pine clad Sierras; today, however, the aspect has changed, and we behold every nook and corner Inhabited by the white man, who with that indomitable perseverance and courage that IS characteristic in Americans all over the world. fast changing, and the rude wild country becoming one of civil ization, great worth and attraction. Rail- roads are winking at us from every direction, and the capitalist DO longer turns deaf ening ear to those who hold yaluab ble mining properties for sale, the steam whistle is heard everywhere throughout the hills summoning the miners to their labor and the mill men to their posts of duty where the mighty iron stamps are crushing the sparkling ores that are helping to fiji the coficrs of our government and making America the money nation of the world.
 In our valleys the blows and the harvesters are becoming numerous and the golden seeds fill the granaries. The fruit tree ana the vine is no longer q strange thing in the land; focks and herds of anImals are feed ing upon the "ten thousand hill sides" has commenced in earnest, and what was yesterday an unknown blank, is, to-day, grand combined wealth of mineral, agricultural and grazing country. The day is but short one when we will be able to step into magnificent palace cars and be borne away to the old and dreary States.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1878-11-15
Republican Gains.

In the October elections the Republicans gained 10000 in Ohio over the election ol two years ago, in Iowa 1000, and in West Virginia 9,000-making an aggregate gam of 4S,000. Deduct the Democratic gain in Indiana. of 1000, from the above, and it leaves net Republican gain in the four States of 36,000 votes.
 It is too early to figure the voting gains in the November elections, but the Chicago Journals Washington correspondent, on the 9th, estimates the gain of Congressmen as follows: New Hampshire l, Massachu- setis 1, New York ,. New Jersey 3, Con- necricut 2, Pennsylvania 3, Maryland 1, Illinois 8, Michigan 1, Wisconsin 1,-mak- ing total of 2l. The Democrats in this estimate are credited with the following gains in oongressmen: South Carolina g, Louisiana l, North Carolina 1, and 10 at the October electiaas, making total of 15. Net Republican gain, 6.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1878-11-15
The Wool Market.

NEW YORK, Nov. 2.-The trade in do- mestic wool is unchanged Manufacturers continue to purchase as wanted and are still more or less indifferent about future supplies, while holders are free sellers at current rates. There is, however, no press ure to sell at any further concessions. The amount of wool taken by manufacturers since July has been fully up to cxpecta- tons, even if prices have not been satisfac. tory. During the past week there has been quite lively demand for combinp and delaines, and all available lots were bought. Sales include Oregon at 22@ 293ac California is quiet, the. sales beino the smallest for several months, compri, sing only 164,OO0 pounds at 15@ 2Oc. for Fall, up to 27c. for Spring.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1878-11-15
To-Day,s Dispatches.
REPUBLICANS CARRY NEW MEXICO.

REPUBLICANS CARRY NEW MEXICO. Santa Fe, Nov. 14.-0tero, Republican, has 700 majority. There are two counties vet to hear from, which may reduce It to about 300.
 REPUBLICANS SHAKE THEMSELVES IN THE
 KEYSTONE STATE.
 Harrisburg, Pa. Nov. l4.--The oficial vote is as follows: Hoyt, Sl9,561; Dill, 297,0 ,06O.
 THE PRESIDENT WRONGLY REFORMED. Washington, Nov. 14.- The published statements affecting the Presidents views on the Southern question seem to have been exaggerated in both directions. The facts appear to be that the Administration has decided upon no new steps, but the Presi- dent is thoroughly in earnest in his inten- ton to protect the citizens ti' the United States when their rights are violated, ire spective of their political faith.
 BODY sNATCHERs AT WORK.
 Zanesville, Ohio, Nov, 14.-At o'clock this morning the policeman on the bridge had his suspicious aroused at the movements of party in a wagon, and upon pursuing them fourteen miles they left the wagon, and with it the four bodies of prominent citizens lately deceased aud buried Tn Wood lawn cemetary.
 GERMANY AND THE VATICAN.
 Berlin, Nov l4.-It is said that the atti- tude of the exiled Berlin Bishops, as indi- cated by their memorial to the Pope, ex- pressing the wish that equitable arrange ments may be reached with Germany, is regarded as a gratifying earnest of possible 
 Rome, Nov 1.-The Vatican, it is Tu- mored, has decided on a complete separa- ton from the Ultramontane party in the German Reichstag.
 HEAT IN MISEs-EsCAPE FROM JAIL. Virginia, Ney,, Nov. 14.--The acting Supt. of the bonanza mines says the cause of the discharge of the men on the Consoli- dated Virginia mine, was the idtense heat, and that they will be put at work as soon as connection is made with the Ophir. Winnemucca, New, Nov. 14.-Three prisoners escaped jail this evening.
 Financial.
 San Francisco, Nov. Is. Gold, 1005s: legal tenders, 995sG19994; Mexican dollars, Co 90; trade dollars, 97; half dollars, 9S24.
 STOCKS
 Stocks closed: Silver King, 16; Tiptop, l.4O; Alpha, 1414; Cal, 9E; Con. Va. s3I; Ophir, s54I; Sierra Nevada, 1885 Utah, 4O.50; Yellow Jacket, 22]4; San Xav., loo; Union l5l; Bodie, l619; Mexican.i 7l24; Overman.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1878-11-15
THE ELECTION.
cow.-sheep cash-whI.key-prie.,.. Etc.


 The IightRing wires brought, yesterday, news from across the mountains announcing that John G. Campbell, had carried two precincts, those of St. Johns and Springer vile, which placed Campbell ahead beyond a doubt. About the same time that this wonderful news reached Prescott, over the wires, news through another channel came to us that Earth tS O., had driven in 300 cows, 5000 sheep, and with CampbellS cash, and some of their bad whiskey, were pur- chasing the votes of all who were were will ing to sacrifice their manhood for such trash. On the top of all this comes the news that not only whiskey, money land false reports damaging to the other candidates charactersl were used at Yuma, but that the Holy Catholic Father, clothed wi:h the robes or the Papal Church. was out electioneering and walking his subjects to the polls as he would drive SO many sheep, and all in the interest of "Our' Campbell. These things may do very we'll in Spain, China, Turkey, or in Mexico but in this free American country, it is a little too much. The law is plain as to the right of every person, en- titled to the franchise, being protected against undue influences, bribery, etc, and we hope that so far as those places where 1 corrupt measures have been used, that they 1 be hunted up, and where if is found that sharp practice and black deeds were re- sorted to for the purpose of influencing | voters, that the criminals may be punished | and the votes of said precincts cast to the | winds.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1878-11-15

Satanta, the noted Kiowa chief, who with Big Tree, was sent to the Texas penitertiary about 1871, has committed suicide. He cut his breast and legs to bleed to death, but failed and was carried to the Military hos pital. There Satanta walked out on the porch of the third story, and precipitated himself over the ballusters to the ground below and expired. He was fine speci- men of an Indian chief, and in the peni- tentiary worked at splint bottoming chairs He, with Big Tree, was to have been hanged once at Jacksboro for murder, but the sentence was commutted.-Ex.
 In 1863, this bury old chief, feasted on one of our work steers which he shot and killed out of one of our teams while VIC were travelling along the Arkansas river. We wished at that time to see lightning strike the beast. He is forgiven by us, but we doubt very much whether he will receive that forgiveness from Him, who has the power to make life On the other shore cool and pleasant. Rather guess old Satanta is holding communion with his Satanic Maj esty, the cloven foot
The weekly Arizona miner., 1878-11-15
Refutation of sianderous Charge.

EDITOR MINER :-Reierring to my can- dhdacy for Delegate to Congress, a story was invented on the eve of the Election, and industnously put in circulation to the effect that |, in connection with the late Saml Todd, of Mohave County, had, some years since, obtained four from Capt Chas. Egan, \. C. S., at Camp Mojave, ostensibly for distribution to destitute miners, and that we, TOCd & Davis had sold said flour at $40 per sack and appropriated the pro- ceeds to our own use and benefit Capt.
 Eagan, now Chief Commissay of this Mil tary Department, was referred to to sub stsntiate the truth of the accusation with an assurance that he had declared. in the presence of several gentlemen, that he could prove it; and that moreover he had pro- cured the removal of Todd & Davis from the Suttlership in consequence of such dis. graceful conduct. I was not in Prescott when this falsehood was put in circulation. but my friends denied it and called for the preof. Capt. Eagan was referred to. and on being interviewed cn the subject emphati cally pronounced it lie, and declared that he had never said anything tending to con- pilcate Davis with any such transaction. The parties in question still persisted that he aid make the accusation as to myself as well as to Todd, and as l felt and still feel unwilling to rest under so base an imputa tion, which Is entirely false and without even the shadow of foundation in truth. I, on the llth inst, addressed note to Capt Eagan, requesting hIm to do me the justice or denying the charge over his own sigma 1 turc, and received the following reply this morning: PkEscoTT, A. T., Nov 12 | 4. F. Daris, Es7:-
 SIR:-In reply to your note of yesterday, It affords me pleasure to, so far as can, place | you right touching the statements made here that you had obtained flour from me while was stationed at Camp Mojave and acting there as A, c. S.; and, that you had sold the flour thus obtained to miners. as $40 a sack. You never asked me for flour. never obtained any, and so far as my recol ectlon goes was not at Mojave at the time vas by others so asked.
 Very truly yours, CHAs. P. EAGAN.
 Capt. and c. $. L. S.. A. By publishing the above in the DAILY and V EEKLY MINER you will confer favor op, Tours truly, \. E. DAVIS. Prescott, A. T., Nov. 18th, 1878.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1878-11-15

While we are anxious for our Arizona neighbcrs to have railroad connections. We do not like to see them left at the mercy of the San Francisco rings. We want them to have more lines than one through their rich territory. We wish that direct com. munication from Ogden he extended to them. Jay Gould is now the controller of the Utah Central, the Utah Western and the Utah Southern roads, and whenever ne chooses he can continue his lines to tan the trade of Arizona. There is no use to urge Jay Gould to proceed in the direction sought, for his own judgement has long since caused him to secure the constructed road pointing in that direction, and when ever he considers that the carrying trade of Arizona is large enough to be profitable be will rush his road through. Our Ari zona neiehbors will be within forty-eieht hours travel from Ogden inside of three years time.-ogden Freeman.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1878-11-15
The Races.

According to an announcement the first races of the season came off yesterday at the Whipple Park Track. The horses entered for the S70 purse, trotting free to all, were not under good training, consequently many awkward breaks followed. McBride's brown, however, being an old hand at the business and good stopper, easily won the prize.
 The second race which was running, half mile heats, best two in three for $50. was an exciting contest for the mastery of the field. Rebel Boy took first choice in the pools and handsomely executed his work in carrying away the laurels of the day, running a half mile In 52l1 seconds. Red Eye and Bruner contested with the Rebel Boy, but were unequal to the task Red Eye was third in the first race, but when it came to the second and third heats it was easily to be seen that Bruner had been over distanced and his bottom wa. gone. Red Eye took the second money.
 A great many people from Prescott and Fort Whlpple, and the surrounding country were present and indulged freely in the buying of pools. The 18th Infantry Band very generously volunteered their services anu euilNeHeu U occasion With numerous airs which were renuered ln masteriy manner. Yavapai county can certainly boast of many good horses and we expect 1 to see the races Of next season eclipse or vie with those of California.
 SUMMARY Y-TROTTING. Whipple Park Club, Nov. II. Purse S70, mile heats in harness.
 Archie McBride's brn Vaughan....1 II Eagan's Iron Gray y........ ............. ....2 2I AA"ShpCii Jiih'.-.'.''.... o
 Time, 3:15, 3:4S, 3:02.
 SUMMARY-RUNNING Purse $50, free for all, 24 for first 14 for sec ond, 13 mile heats.
 WestOn's Rebel Boy ....................I l he'd Eye...... ...............2 2I
 Time, 1:HK.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1878-11-15
The Vote for Delegate.

The following table shows the correct count for Delegate, so far as heard from. There are many precincts all over the Ter ritory yet to come in, which may change the result very much from the way it now appears.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1878-11-15
Gov. Fremont's Thanksgiving Proclamation

WHEREAS In the season of prosperity. as Tn the time of adversity. it behooves us all to remember with gratitude the continual providence of Almighty God, and because we have here abundant and peculiar reasons to be thankful for the blessings and mer- cies bestowed upon Us during the year which IS passing, and because it has pleased Him to give to his people in this Territory n special mark of his care and loving kind ness Tn the timely snows and rain which have just fallen, and which carry with them to all an assurance of occupation, prosperi ty and health; now, therefore, as the Presi- dent of the United States has appointed and set apart Thursday, the 2Sth day of this month of November, as a day of Thanks giving, l do hereby earnestly invite all peo- pie throughout this Territory to unite in a general and faithful observance of the day so appointed by the President.
 In witness whereof. have hereunto set rsrrl my hand and caused to be affixed
 the great seal of the Territory of Arizona. Done at Prescott this 18th day of November, A. D. 1878.
 J. C FREMONT, Governor. JOHN J. GOsPEK, Sec'y of Arizona.
 By ]. E. ANDERSON. Asst Sec'y.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1878-11-15

The late s. s. Greenwood, who died at Sacramento on "Wednesday, accompanied General Fremont on his first trip to Cali fornia, and was one of General Taylors guides during the Mexican war.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1878-11-15

MiLzTARr-First Lieutenant D. ]. Cra;.;s
 pweltn Infantry, will proceed at once ts ums Depot, A. T., and relieve Canss;,, i9 n. Lord, A. Q. M., U. s. A., of his dps;as . 7, geRef and Disbursing Quartermasts-s ss as tlM point. - '"as'e' at
The weekly Arizona miner., 1878-11-15

The Yuma Sentinel says that it is re- ported that mail service has again been placed on the route between Ehrenbcrg and Mineral Park.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1878-11-15
Advertising Reduced!

Lawyers and Doctors cards 1.sOper month. Summons in the District Court sI5 Sheris sale sixty dzys SIS and everything in the advertising line in proportion Every person afford to advertise. Merchants can make private contracts.-i ED. MIsKg.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1878-11-15
AINERs DIscHARGED

,;s,sa, pan francisco, Nov. 1S.-A Virginia f,;tv S.spa.cn 5.sl s says that during Sunday a and Mor
 S Ssy lwo hundred and sixty-six miners -,.or rera alSeaAlgea ,n;ea rom the Consolidated yirg;n;s
The weekly Arizona miner., 1878-11-15

Maorld, Nov. 13.-The sentence of death mas communicated to Moncasi in prison ses'erday. He showed great comuos,Ire
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1878-05-25
Police jury.

The Police jury met this day
pursuant to adjournment.
Were present: Nathan Perry
president and Messer Broussard
Hofpauir, Leleu and Wise.
The minutes on being read
were corrected by striking ou,
the words Finance Committee y
and inserting the words parish
Treasurer in the 5th resolution o:
last meeting after which they
were adopted.
On motion of Mr. Wise.
Art. l Resolved that the Fin.
ance Committee be and they are
hereby instructed to examine all
the tax-rolls from 1872 to 1876,
inclusive, and strike there from
the amount of taxes due by
insolvent taxpayers or by persons
who were assessed after their re.
moval from the parish, and to
credit the collector for all such
amounts as may be found taxed
against such inso1vent or absent
persons as aforesaid.
Art 2 Resolved, that the survey
of the 4th road district as made
by S. V. Martin Surveyor of
the parish Of St. Martin, now on
file in the archives of this body,
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1878-05-25

WEATHER ALMANAC FOR 1878
The distinguished Meteorolo
gist and Weather Prophet, Prof
Tice, Of St. Louis, has issued his
ANNUAL NATIONAL WEATHER AL
MANIAC FOR 1878, in which he fore
tells the weather for every day ir
the year, explains the theory clear
ly on which his predictions are
based, gives directions by which
the unscientific can foretell the
weather, and other valuable mat
ter. The whole constitutes a work
Of great practical value to every
one, and is almost indispensable
to farmers. For sample copy and
terms Of sale to the trade and to
agents send 20 cents to THoMp.
SON, T1cE & Co, St. Louis, Mo.
febl6'78