Arizona weekly citizen., 1883-03-25
RESOURCES OF ARIZONA.
An ides of the Contemplated Work. and
 some Facts That Win he DweIt Upon.

An ides Q: the Contemplated Work. and
 some Facts That Win he Dwelt Upon.
 Hon. Patrick Hamilton is now in Tue.
 son mapping out a programme for ob
 taining the most extensive information ! possible necessary for the publication
 of the work authorized by the last legis.
 laturs. While his former book of tnis kinc was work of much merit, the
 forthcoming one will embrace every de-
 tail of information thas wiil interest
 eastern people who are seeking homes
 in a congenial climate.
 The mining industry, which is the
 greatest among the resources of Arizona,
 will be given the prominence it merits.
 with view to interest capitalists in their development. Comparatively few immi- grants care much abou; the mines. is a rule they seek farming lands and stock ranges. and such safe pursuits as mod crate capital usually fines. l. is there fore the intention of Mr Hamilton to dwell largely upon the possibilities n aGrcuiture, grazing and manufacturing. IL will surprise many of even the older residents 10 learn Of the vast area of land Tn this Territory capable of being titled. The time was, and hot long ago, that the Idea Of California growing either grain or fruits, was secuted as absurd and un- reasonable. To-day that State not only raises enough for home consumption, but exports very largely. The same conditions exist to much greater de- gree ln Arizona. and the broad valleys bordering the water courses, can be mace to blossom m seml-tTopical lux'lriance. Men of mod rate means can now obtain government land ID many portions of the. Territory where, by concentration of effort by com munIty, plenty of water for irrigation purposes can be obtained through ia. telllgent application of hydraulics. There exists conditions also for the succes sful production Ui almost every known variety of fruit, cereal and vegetable, | and the high market price of everything l m Arizona implies handsome profit for l the farmer.
 Stock raising is one Of the most prom | lslng industries of Arizona, and can be l developed into unlimited proportions | The natural grasses which cover the | vast mesas are nutritious ani abundant. l Sources of water ran ersIly be devel- | oped in almost any lncaIty, and many | of them exist and remain yet to be dis | covered. All these details will be in- | and amplfied in the forth coming volume by Mr. Hamilton. and | such minute information given that the | settler can even select Lis location al- most to exactness by its perusal, and as- certain the route and means of travel 10 reach 1t.
 Another point of interest will receive hls careful attention-the timber lands. The northern portion of the Territory Is especially favored with heavy forests Of timber, capable rf be- ing utilized in the manufactures while ID the southern part the timber is chiefly confined to the mountain ranges and t e borders of the streams. All oi It Is valuable for fuel and much cf it for lumber.
 From this outline 1t will be seen that the scope of the work contemp,ates a wide range O; subject matter, and calls Tor careful and laborious llation of facts throughout the ll3.9l6 square miles comprising the Territory, and copies of such an exhaustive work will be eagerly sought for and treasured.