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Year: 1859

The Arisoniau having discontinued its for rer connection, appears this week under the control of its new proprietor.

 Having assumed the position of editor, and inasmuch as it is usual for one entering upon the editorial task to introduce himself to the public by way of salutation, proceed to do so without ceremony, and in as brief a manner as possible

 do not know that can promise much if could donbt if it would be proper for me to do 90, and as Ihave no desire to disappoint the readers of the Arizonian, am constrained by motives of charity not to attempt it, but would leave them in the condition expressed by the ancient proverb, 1" Blessed is he who expecteth nothing, for he shall not be disappointed. "- This, however, will promise, that having as- eumed the position now occnpy, intend to labor earnestly, consistently and devotedly; and as enter apon this business entirely without experience, have to ask that the patrons of the Arizonians will not judge harshly, at least until have become somewhat used to the edi torial routine.

 The ,Arizonian, under the control of it's pres ent editor, will take it's position as thorough going State rights democratic sheet advocating the principles of democracy as taught us by the great founders of the democratic party.

 twill be my aim to bring before the people of the country, as far as its circulation admits, the pressing needs under which we have been for so long a time and arc suffering for want of the protection of the laws of the United States 9Tg is-9he1 edi eem1 ala

 Ishall advocate earnestly and consistently the organization of this territory by congress, and will in all ways endeayor to advance the interests of this large and valuable territory in wuich the majority of the readers of the Arizo- uian have settled and made their home.

 In general news we will essay to give our readers a summary of the events which are passing in the world The limits of our paper are necessarily small, but are thought to be suf- fcient for our wants at the present time. As the necessities of the territory demand, we shall enlarge them a-ala''3al aat

 Hoping that have the sympathies and good wishes of the people of this territory, and that my labors may somewhat contribute to the sue cess of our course before congress the organi zation of this territory, shall feel amply re warded for the labors have undertaken. !, .uas. :. iias 'leF" r J. HOWARD WELLS.
Year: 1859

The farmers in this vicinity have been busily engaged for the past two or three weeks in har- vesting their wheat and barIey. The crop is about an average one. We are scrry to learn some of the wheat has been more or less in- jured by the incessant rains with which we have been visited the past fortnight. A larger amount of land than usual has been planted with corn since the grain crop has been secured, and the prospects are the yield this fall will be a large one The weather has been very favorable, an abundance of rain has fallon, and our rivers are all running full. The heavy rains have exten- ded over a large extent of country, and we have the most gratifying account of the new crops, notwithstanding the unusual drought that pre- vailed in some sections the carly part of the season The prospects of the farmers are en- couraging, and we are pleased to learn that sev- eral families, now on their way to this country, intend to settle and take up farms. There is room yet for others As our mining interests are developed, and our population increases, which is now slowly going on, the labor and time bestowed by the farmer on his land in this territory will always be pro6tably returned to him.
Year: 1859

CORRESPONDENTS AT THE SEAT OF WAR.-Al- most all if not all the special correspondents of the French journals at the theatre of war have been sent back to Paris. It is reported that the Emperor in giving an order for the expulsion of correspondents, said these gentlemen describe battles as they would new piece at the circus.
Year: 1859

A AVERDANT.-There is probably but few towns in this country of the same size that can boast of as large sporting population as Tucson, and from the opportunities offered, the the citi- zens generally all have fair insight into the intricaces of the many games that are opened for the beneft.of the inexperienced. It is ofrare occurrence that one of the old residenters is found mapping, buta few days ago,iwe were wit nesses to the uncertainties of betting on what you see when the cards are handled by an ex- pert The victim for whose benefit they had beeA preparing, thought he could see this time, there could be no mistake, and down went his hard earned money, when To and behold, upon pulling the card, it was not there. The laugh was general, and the last we saw of the poor dlow. he was walking away. we hope wiser and better man. g'g1
Year: 1859

Tie MY Times complains that we are trying
to keep the Republicans away from the meeting at
he Academy o. Music this evening.


The Journal Of Commerce says that the cali Of the
IDoetiog was framed expressly to exclude the Re
PubhcaDs.


When The Ti,nss takes its turn Of service in
tbs rank. Of the Democratic party, il ought not to
contradict the regular organ.
Year: 1859

FLowrRs.-How the universal heart oi man blesses flowers! They are wreathed around the cradle, the marriage altar, and the tomb. The Persiau in the far East delights in their perfume, and writes his love in nosegays, while the Indian child Tn the far West clasps his hands with gee as he gathers the abundant blossoms, the illuminated Scriptures of the praries. The Cupid of the ancient Hindoos tipped his arrows with flowers and orange flow CTS are q bridal crown within nation of yesterday. Flowers should deck the brow of the youthful bride, for they are In themselves lovely type of marriage They should twine around the tomb for their perpetual renewed beauty Is a sym bol of the resurrection They should fes- toon the altar. for their fragrance and their beauty ascend in perpetual worship before tue Most High.
Year: 1859

No GAS AT DUBUouB.-The City Council of
Dubuque have ordered the gas to be shut off
from the public lamps. They give as rea-
son that they cannot afford to pay for it. The
thing is difficult up this way. 4
Year: 1859

A NICE PLACE TO LIvE.-The telegraph
dispatches from St. Louis say:


"The weather yesterday was awful. Sleet
in the morning, rain at noon and furious
snow storm all the afternoon. In the evening
the mercury sank rapidly, and last night was
the coolest of the season."


Very nice weather no doubt for that region,
but we never have any of the "awful" kind
up this way. Our weather has been clear,
mild and delightful for few days.
Year: 1859

The Poor OF RAMSEY CoUNrY.-Our cotem-
poraries are making great ado about the abo-
lition of the office of Poor Master, by the
County Board, and the substitution therefor
of committee of the members, to be known
as the Poor Committee. Why-dear little
boys-you make out that we have lot of
paupers in this county, whereas the fact is,
(though everybody now is technically "poor, y
yet there is almost nobody who is really EMIT
led to relief from the county as a pauper, ex-
cept one family, which case was presented a
short time since, whose supporter was injur-
ed by an accident, and deprived of work. We
agree that applications enough are made, but
they are nearly always impositions. Once in
awhile, too, case of distress turns up that is
at relieved once by private and unostentatious
charity. We know of no community whose
inhabitants are more liberal and benevolent
than the St. Paul people, but their charitable
feelings are seldom called into acton by de-
serving claim.
Year: 1859

A bet was made in Albany, recently. that
lof q largo crowd of applicants for relief at
The office Of the overseer Of the poor, at least
half dozen had money in the Savings
Bank; and ia. test the matter. q report was
circulated that the Commercial Sayings
Rank had failed. In an inst, mt thirteen OF
the beggars were rushing madly for the
Bane.sn order to save their money from the
wreck,
Year: 1859

No RETURN TO Hen POSTAGE. are
revc lutions which do not go Backward
Among them is unquestionably the reduc
ton of post"ge. Congress may call upon
| the Postmaster General for adv ce, and that
tunctionary may protest that he sees no way
to help the Treasury out of the deficit caus
ed BY his department, but to increase the
rates and abolish frankng Postage will not
be raised. The peope will not suffer it.
Nor will the franking privilege be dispensed
with, for honorable gentlemen are too fond
of it. We have turned our backs forever on
the olden time when single letter cost
from six cents to quarter of dollar, ac-
cording to distance, and no BODY desires
that we should retrace our steps. Even that
medieval era of five and ten cents has near
ly faded from memory. The pc pile will
be to he taxed in thousand ways wi b
the patience of job, but you must not touch
their postage. They can wear a high tariff
on their cks and not feel it, can drink it
i their tea coffee and brandy without tast.
ing il; but the moment tn three cent stamp
rises to ha a diane disconte t wi ! assured
iy begin.


Yesterd. the Senate at Albany IN behalf
IF { Empire Stat uttered It's vo'ce against
III III postage The assembly will concur
and tine people approve We can bear any
thing bei ter than the loss Of our cheap let
ters N. Y lines


We think our readers will share in our
hearty endorsement Of the above. The ex
ample the New York Legislature should
meet with general imitation throughout the
States of the Union. it woald serve to give
such shape to the current of popular op MON
on this subje It, as to make reckless heads
Washing ON stand in awe before it, and
leave as ali in the peaceful enjoyment of the
present, though sti. somewhat imperfect
blessing of cheap postage.
Year: 1859

The halls Of Congress and the columns Of
the press are teeming with plaudits and
reproaches Of the Presidents policy with
regard to this much.coveted island. An
irrepressiblc passion for the beautiful Queen
of the Antilles has possessed Uncle Sam ever
since he has come Of age and he seems now
to be almost determined to make a runaway
match with the rich and lovely heiress of the
Caribbean, not only in the teeth of old grand
mother Spain's opposition, but in spite Of the
lady's own wishes, to boot. What degree and
quality of welded bliss may spring from such
q wooing and such a winning is the question
which seems to be now dividing our doctors
and bachelors of politics. Some ill-naturcd
people arc SO unkind as to intimate that Uncle
Sam does not care SO much about the welded
bliss as about the wedding dover of the bride.


Abroad, as well as at home, the Presidents
Recommendation to Congress Of the purchase
of Cuba has stirred up quite a commotion.
In England, France and Spain it has excited
much 'unfayorable comment. In Spain, it
gave rise to grave and serious debate in the
Cortes. The unanimous sentiment of that
body agreed in regarding any such proposition
as an insult to the honor of Spain, and
menace to the safety of her colonists in Cuba.
In Cuba itself, the proposition is received
with still less favor. The people Of that island
appear to entertain no very favorable notions
of American buccaneers, or fihustiers.


Athome, the question seems to divide both
parties; at all events, the Republicans in
Congress seem not to be disposed to give any
war capital to the Democrats by opposing the
Cuban speculation. This shrewd noncom-
mttalism embarrasses our Democratic friends
not little. 1t places them in quandary,
they thereby having no one to fight at home,
and not being prepared to fight any one
abroad.


We predict that the whole excitement will
Year: 1859

ATTACHMENT LAw.-Tbe old Attachment
Law should either be revived, or change
made IN the present Law in regard to the ef-
feet on the property Of defendant, Of com
mencing suit. II the cost Of the old at.
'achment law make up the objection to it
say that the disposal OF property by de.
iendan' IN cause afterinstitution Of the suit
is made Prim0 tdcie evidence OF fraud and
punishable with year or two at San Quin.
tin. That would be good attachment with.
out extra cost
Year: 1859

HONEY BEEs.-An cntrrprising gentleman
imported from the east by the last steamer.
large number OF hives of honey bees. over
sixty OF which were sold yesterday at auction
by DE Roe & Eldridges. Some Of the hives
were In good condition,and Others the reverse.
The lowest sale was for $40 the hive and the
highest sold for SO so. There was quite a
large attendance at the sale, and for the
most thrifty hives, the bidding was quite
splrited.-S. +. Hcrah March 20.
Year: 1859

"the most fortunate old bachelor in all
the world"


1t was delightful to witness the anima.
tion of his manaer. and the heartincss of
his gratitude, as he continued to relate
how they supplied all his wants-gave
him his medicine at the right time, with
out troubling him 10 look at the clock for
hlmself-called him down to breakfast
-cloaked aud howled him for his morn
ing rde-brought him his hat for his fine
weot' er walks and in every possible way
humored him in every possible whim


call them sometimes my nieces" he
said, bat oltener my daughters y


As rose to 60, he brought from
corner of the room photograph of lit.
tie girl, exhibiting it with great enthusiasm.
1t was a gift from little child who had
come to see him every day during his
sickness. The picture was accompanied
with a note, printed in large letters with
lead pencil, by the little correspondent
who said she was too young to write
He spoke with great vivaCity of his
childish visitor.


Children" said the old man. are
great pets | am very fond of the little
creatures"


The authors study--into which | look
ed Tor few moments before eaving-is
small room, almost entirely filled by
the writing table and the lounge behind it.
The walls are laden with books and pic
lures, which evidently are re.arranged
every day by some delicate hand for
none of the books were tumbled into the
corner, and no papers were lying loose
upon the table. The pen. too was laid
precisely parallel to the edge of the ink
stand-a nicely which only womanly
bousekeeper would preservere to maintain
Besides, there was not a speck of dust
upon the carpet or cushion


IS | came away, the old gentleman
bundled his shawl about him and stood
few moments on the steps, A momen-
tary burst of sunshine fell on him through
the breaking clouds. In that full light he
looked still less like an old man than in
the dark parlor by the shaded window.
His form was slightly bent, but the quiet
bumor Of the early portraits was still
lingering in his face. He was the same
geniul, generous, merry.eyet man at
seventy seven as Jarvis had painted him
nearly fifty years before. | wish always
to remember him as | saw him at that
last moment


THEODORE TILToN.
Year: 1859

A VISIT 10 Washingt ton Irving.


had half au hour one day last week
at Sunny-side---the residence Of Wash
ington Irving. Such halfhour ought to
have been one of the pleasantest in ones
lite; and 80 it was. The pleasure began
before reaching the doorstep, or taking
the old mans hand--in the thousand as
soclations Of the place-.for visit to
Sunny-sido is equal to pilgrimage to
Abbotslord.


The quaint, grotesque old dwelling,
witt It's old fashioned gables, stood as SOL
emn and sleepy amoLg the trees as if it
had been built to pelsonate old Rip Van
Wmkie at his nap. The grounds were
covered with brown and yellow leaves,
with here and there 3 red squirrel running
aud rustling among them, as if pretending
to he the true red-breast that laid the
leaves over the babes in the wood


The morning had been rainy, and the
afternoon showed only few momentary
openings OF clear sky so that saw Sun
ny-side without the sun. But under the
| heavy clouds there was something awe
inspiring in the sombre view OF those
grand hills with their many colored for
ests, and OF Hendrix Hudson's ancient
river still flowing at the feet OF the ancient
palisades.


MIR. Irving is not SO old looking as one
would expect who knew his age. | ian.
cied him as in the winter Of lite, found
him only in bis Indian summer. He came
+ down stairs, and walked through the hail
into the buck parlor, with FIRM and
( lively step that might well have made one
/ doubt whether be had truly attained his
seventy-seyeuth year, lie was suffering
from asthma, and was mutfled against the
damp ai- with Scotch shawl, wrapped
like great loose scarf around his neck /;
but as he took his seat il the old arm
chair. and despite hi hoarsenesS and
troubled chest, began an unexpectedly
yivaeious conversation, he made me al
most forget that was the GU St Of an old
man long past his " three,sco years aud
ten


But what should one talk about who
had only hall an hour with Washington
Irving ventured the question;


Now that you have laid aside your
pen, which Of your books do you look
back upon with most pleasure p


He Immediately replied, Il scarcely
look with full satisfaction upon any; for
they do lot seem what they might have
been | often wish that | could have
twenty years more, TO take them down
from the shelf, one by one and write them
over


ie spoke Of his daily habits OF writing
before he had made the resolution to write
no more His usual hours Tor literary
work were irom morning till noon. Bu
although ue had generally found mis- mine
most vigorous il the early part Of the day
he had always been subject 10 moods anC
caprices, and could Deyer tell when HI
took up the peu how many hours woul'
pass before he would lay it down.
But" said he, these caprlciou
Year: 1859

A STRIKING REMARK" California is full
of day dreamers-of men who spend life in
reveries of possible wealth to come by some
unheard-of chance, but who put forth no
one effort to better their condition. These
men are the true children of dissipation
The surviving pioneers of 40 furnish nu-
merous examples. Dwelling as they dill
in the midst of astonishing changes of for
tune by which the rich became poor, and
the poor suddenly rich beyond the widest
dreams, their eyesight seems to have been
dazzled by the brilliant and rapid shiftings
of the scenery of pioneer life, and their
minds to have become unsettled and untitled
for the uses of aless romantic and later pc
riod.-Napa Reporter.
Year: 1859

UThe writer in the Cincinnati Enquirer
who essays to hold 10 his grip the written and
unwritten history of all railroads that pay any
kind Of tribute 10 the Queen City, is indignant
at bit Of playful confession Of our Ignorance
Of railroad matters the other day. We impFu
IDENTIFY said something about "long>ehrs." W.
didn't know the fellow had long ears W,
would never have suspicioned such thing
had he not WINGED at the mention of them
We will not again twit him about matter oyel
which he has no control.
Year: 1859

S~NeAriy all the viSitOrs in returning
from the prize fight at Point Abino, were
met by large number of Buffalo police
who spotted" many of them under the
new law Of the State for the suppression oi
prize fighting Anticipating some such
event the greater number Of the bruiserI
and lOOkers-On had provided fishing tackle
for the occasion, and tried to pass themselves
Of as innocent anglers
Year: 1859

IJ'We learn Of several more cases Of theft
in different parts of the city, perpetraled every
night, and almost every day Thieves are watch.
ing every place where there is any chance
whatever to steal. The people should watch
closer than the thieves, especially as they are
interested in keeping what they have.
Year: 1859

0rThe Empire is not taking oversight Of the
telegraph Office here. We only wondered why
it was that the Journal did not publish reports
furnished and printed in every morning paper
In the country; that was all. We have not been
answered yet We don't take any telegraph
from the Journal. II is not reliable.
Year: 1859

1@rA dirty scribbler from Dayton wrote
a communication which appeared in the
Commercial Of yesterday, and is Of course
copied into the Journal Of this morning
with the usual gustO. II was Conoocted al
the Journal Office, but the writer is one who
was lately picked up out Of the gutter. We
know him, and now simply warn him to
stop in time.
Year: 1859

A CANINE PoLIoHNAN.-An engineer was
walking on the leyee at St. Louis one day last
week, whea nimble thief snatched his watch.
a valuable gold hunter, and ran on at a speed
that bid fair to defy pursuit II SO happened,
however, that the party robbed had with him
a large Newfoundland dog, and instead OF
troubling himself by running, he spoke few
words confidently to his four footed compani-
on. OF started the noble animal, and before
the thief had gone many blocks, he was
dragged to the earth and secured by his singu-
lar captor. The fellow thought fit to submit
TO the warrant displayed-two full rows OF
formidable teeth-and made no resistance 70
the majesty of the law.
Year: 1859

Tririal-A Rix was before the Mayor yes
terday, to answer for abusive language to Mar
garet Griswald; but as she failed to appear and
testify in the cause the warrant was dismiss
ed. Just before the Mayor concluded his
mornings labors the Madam came into court
under a full head of steam, and finding that
the accused was gone, opened upon the officers
ordered out of the room. One of them threat
ened her with the Jail, at which she declared
she did not care if they sent her to a much
warmer place; and after splitting out her spite
on all around, marched of, probably in search
of Rix, who had made his exit as soon as he
caught glimpse of her fiery eyes and excited
countenance.
Year: 1859

County CENTRAL CoNNTTEE.-The attention
of the members of the Democratic Central Com
mittee is directed to the notice of the Chair
man, calling a meeting on the 18th proximo, 1t
will be the duty of the committee to designate
the time for the meeting of the County Con-
vention, and as other matters of Importance
will be brought before them, il is earnestly de-
sirerd that every member shall be present.
Year: 1859

The revenue from customs for the quarter
ending the 3lst of March, is estimated at
fifteen millions, upon the basis of receipts at
New York Returns from other points have
not come in yet. Cobb's estimate, in this
respect, is sustained, and if the expenditures
prove equally correct, the Treasury can be
managed, till December, without serious diff
ficulty.


Whenever Congress shall pass the Post
Office appropriation, Cobb will have to meet
about eight millions and half in lump
four and half for the deficiency for the
current year, and four for the difference be-
tween the receipts and expenditures for the
first six months of the next. That drain
will probably swamp the Treasury, and q
new call for relief will be made on Congress
None of the Treasury notes last authoriz-
ed have yet been issued. They are reserved


mainly for the redemption of the old ones
outstanding, under the discretion conferred
by the act of Congress, within the limitation
of six per cent. Cobb will not fix higher
| rate of interest On the new notes than five


per cent. Between now and July, thirteen


millions of the former issues fall due.
Douglas friends here are much disconcer-
ted that he burnt his fingers unnecessarily
in the Connecticut election. They think


after favoring the distracting movement in
| Pennsylvania, he should not have identified
! himself with the Administration, else.


where. Among sagacious politicians, he i:
| considered defunct, and cannot be resurrect
| ed by any new dodge Cor. Gin. Gaz.
Year: 1859

nAT The New Haven Nesos says that last
Sunday week, body of noisy and drunken
fellows were creating a disturbance which
threatened to become serious affray, when
a young woman, without bonnet or shawl,
made her appearance in the crowd, and
walking right into the thickest of the melee,
took a young man, who had been foremost
in the disturbance, by the arm, and quietly
led him into the house. There was no re-
sistance. What could not be effected FIVE
minutes before, by entreaty or threats OF the
police, was accomplished by the wife with
out a word. Two or three other young
women made their appearance, soon after,
and singled out more of the participants in
similar manner, who also obeyed, as if by
magnet, and the crowd dispersed.