The Phoenix herald., 1879-05-14

the eve or a lIlHtnT excitement rTDlCn
 will affect the whole country. grrater than any that has ever been eSpcri- cnced on the Pacific Coast Kf you
 will stop 60 consider the staTr oT sf-
 fairs in the social and business Tofiss
 at present, you cannot fail to perceive that circumstances arc rapidly com
 bining making the time ripe for this
 '' Yes, perhaps; but pray inform
 me what has served to iDierpose,
 with such splendid showing, ihat
 Arizona has not enjoyed co1lsum-
 mation of present prospects?
 That can be easily answered. Arf-
 zona has had much to contend against
 more so probably than any other
 portion of the Pacific Coast-and
 seemingly insuperable obstacles have
 constantly presented themselves
 by opposing her development and
 advancement. It would take too
 long to attempt an enumeration
 of these drawbacks, but I will try
 and give you q general outline Of
 them. There has always been the
 strangest and most indistinct ideas
 prevailing, concerning that wild, iso-
 lated region, which has been greatly
 enhanced not only by inc halo of TO-
 tory, but also by the vague and fabu-
 lous reports, which have occasionally reached civilization. Its social state
 has hitherto always been in dis turbed condition. After the numer- ous savage bands of Indians which roamed about, spreading terror and desolatiOn in their wake, had been gathered under control, and the hardy and enterpr ising settlers who had braved the hardships and dangers of that wild country were about 10 reap the benefit of the prosperity then dawning upon them, civil war came and completely revolutionized affairs. During and after the war, the coun- try was invaded by the very worst el- ements of both the Mexicans from Sonora and Americans, comprising white refugees from justice from every portion of the country. It was a perfect pandemonium for awhile. Another great drawback has been the isolation and inaccessibility of Arizona"
 Well, this certainly presents things in an entirely different aspect, far from being fattering or encour- aging"
 But this condition of things has been entirely changed Arizona is not to be considered wild and un- inhabited country. Ton will find a population of over 15,OO0 people scattered throughout the Territory Tucson, Florence, Phoenix, Prescott and Yuma are quiet large towns and doing a good business. Law and or der prevails. The Indians are well under control; the largest portion of Ihem living quietly bn their res srvations engaged in agricultural, aEd industrial pursuits. l consider ones fife as safe there as in Chicago. The ldvancing strides of civilization have broken down, to a great extent, hith- ,rto opposing barriers. There are laily lines of. stages, telegraph com and mails to all these points and the mining districts. There Is desirable, energetic and class of society. There re large business houses, churches, chools and several good newspapers. lost all the comforts and many of he luxuries oi.civilization can be ob- aimed. Several railroads have been and some are in process of obstruction, looking to opening up he Territory to the outside world. )ne-the Southern Pacific-has en- cred the Territory and is advancing ato it at the rate of mile and half cr day. Thej jAtchison, Topeka and ;anta Fe is approaching at the same ate from the east The Utah South ID will continue its road across the territory to the Gulf. The Tucson nd Gnaymas Railroad will be built rom Tucson to Guaymas Tom colts Texas Pacific will also cross le Territory. When these railroads re completed the possibilities for .rizona's development and wealth i'll be simply amazing"
 THE GLOBE DISTRICT.
 q suppose you have read of Mir. Iesing's letters and the interviews .cently appearing in the Chicago apers."
 "Yes,and I have taken great pleas re in their persual In my oppin- 'n, they are the best letters ever ritten about Arizona. Let me add ght here, that those desiring accu- lte, detailed and reliable infoTma- on can find it in those letters and lterviews. A careful pelsual will i've them all the information neccs- ny about those portions of the Ter tory through which he travelled. 1 ave been over much of the same lItiOas of the Territory and can commend them for persual.'
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