20145, 20146. Daily Alta California, San Francisco, California, Saturday Morning, November 16th, 1872. Arizona. Universal Faith in General Crook... (article)

Daily Alta California San Francisco, California Saturday Morning, November 16th, 1872 ARIZONA. - Universal Faith in General Crook— The Loring Massacre- Indians Dying. By Telegraph. SAN DIEGO, November 15th.— Major Royall, Fifth Cavalry, arrived here today, en route to San Francisco to attend the Tompkins Court—martial. He leaves by the first steamer. He reports that the Superintendent of Indian Affairs in Arizona has discovered that fifty or more Apache-Yuma Indians lately escaped from Camp Date Creek Reservation, and have taken refuge with friendly Indians on the Colorado river. All Arizonians now here protest against the changing of Arizona to the Department of New Mexico, and the assignment of General Howard, or any one else, tà command in place of Gen. Crook, who has taken great pains to acquaint himself with Indian affairs, and is now putting into execution most important movements in the direct interests of peace and humanity. The Arizona “Citizen,” received to—day, says: “Let the Reservation be solely entrusted to General Crook, and it will soon be made respectable and as advantageous to citizens as Indians; in fact, would be made to promote the best interests of humanity, in the most just and merciful manner. Our belief is that General Crook is the best adapted officer in or out of the Army to manage the Indians, in their transition from war to peace. He has, for years, been fixed and verified by his works. His command in Arizona has been so interf ered with, that any judgement of it by results is very unfair to him. Let him have unrestricted control of the Indians on the Reservations, while operating against those off, and ere long his success will be manifest and satisfactory to all just and reasonable people.” Universal Faith in General Crook- Continued. The same paper says of the participants in the Loring massacre: “It is estimated beyond question that at least thirty—four Indians were engaged in that massa cre. Thirteen of them are known to have drawn rations at Camp Date Creek Reservation, on November 1st, 1871, and on the 5th of that month the massacre was committed. Of these thirteen, six were known to have been on the Date Creek Reserve on and before September 7th, 1872.”

10231, 10232, 10233. Daily Alta California, San Francisco, California, June 15th, 1870. Arizona. (Special Correspondence Of the Alta.)

Daily Alta California San Francisco, California June 15th, 1870 ARIZONA. ( SPECIAL CORRESPONDENCE OF THE ALTA. ) THE NEW MINES-WHAT CAPITALISTS ARE DOING- DESCRIPTION OF LODES-THE APACHE TROUBLE- ROUTES AND MODES OF TRAVEL--HINTS FOR MINERS. CAMP DATE CREEK, May 27th, 1870. Since writing my last letter a few weeks ago, I have been consid— erably about in this neighborhood, prospecting myself with regard to the gold mines recently discovered in Martinez District, and referred to in my last letter— (This letter was published in the ALTA of the 30th — ED e ALTA.) I find the fever of their extra— ordinary rich discovery , and showing made of so much free gold near the surface, has already reached a great many adventurers , who are daily arriving from Wickenburg , Prescott, and other settlements not far distant. The excitement here is running high; and as far as we can see at present, is well founded. A few blasts put in two of the leading locations yesterday, have thrown out a wonderful lot of free gold—bearing rock; and at the Mil— i tar y Camp here, gold is now at a discount. Among the early comers here, I will mention Messrs. Robert Barton and Charles P. Stanton, who were first attracted here by some samples of rock shown them by ranchmen from here, when at the Vulture Mine. Since their arrival many locations have been made, some of which have been since developed, and prove the richness and extent of this district beyond a doubt. Mr. Barton having business at the Vulture Mine and San Francisco, left us about a week ago, taking with him some samples of ore from the leading claims, to be sent to New York. Since then, his opinion of the richness of these locations has been conf irmed by further developments. Messrs Sexton and Taylor, of the Vulture Mine, have also been here, and we believe left us fully convinced that there are other big mines in this territory besides the Vulture. Several well known capit— a lists of San Francisco, New York and Hartford, are among the locators , and as soon as the necessary work is done on the locations, to hold them according to the district mining laws , preparations will be made for the working of the ore. Among the first and principal locations made is the May Flower , Queen of Palmira, Montezuma, Real Del Monte, Martinez and Corn— ucopia, all of which are locations on apparent separate veins , some distance apart, and cropping out boldly for great distances . The course of these veins is nearly east and west, with a north— er1y pitch very much like the Vulture Lode, and the chief form— ation is very similar to that Of Grass Valley, California. The ARIZONA- Continued. ore is very fine grain and carries considerable free gold, no base metals, but like the Grass Valley ores, some fine looking sulfurets of iron, only not near as much as at Grass Valley. Martinez and Date Creek, both carrying considerable water all the year round, are within easy reach of the mines, and grease wood , though small, is also plenty close by. No doubt these mines would have long ere this been discovered, had it not been for the dreadful Apaches, who have been, and are a great drawback to this district. Colonel R.F. even now , O' Beirne, the commander of the Military Post here, deserves much credit for the active and able manner in which he has assisted in making discoveries and necessary the recent comers here , developments. Though not very many men at his command, an escort was kindly furnished the early adventurers here, until now we are quite strong enough to go anywhere, with fresh parties arriving daily. It is evident now that these mines must attract a great many people from all parts of the country. I will therefore close this letter with a few remarks as to their exact locality, the best route and manner in getting here from San Francisco, etc . : San Francisco to San Pedro, by steamer, fare $20, time 48 hours: San Pedro to Los Angeles, via railway, fare $2.50: Los Angeles to San Bernardino, 65 miles, fare $5, time 10 hours; daily line- There is a weekly line of stages from San Bernardino to Prescott , Arizona via La Paz, Vulture City, Wickenburg and Camp Date Creek, leaving San Bernardino every Wednesday morning at 7 0' clock, and arriving at Prescott, 410 miles , the following Tuesday noon, through fare $80: San Bernardino to La Paz, Arizona 167 miles , $35; La Paz to Vulture City and Wickenburg, 120 miles, $25 ; Wickenburg to Camp Date Creek or the mines, 28mi1es, $10; making in all from San Francisco to this place $97.50 actual traveling expenses. The stages run day and night, and considering the road and exceedingly hot climate, make excellent time. There are at some of which good meals are stations all along the road served, but it is well for all passengers coming over the road to be always provided with a few days of eatables, and especially with a well covered canteen for water, as this article is always in demand- The road is good, with the exception of most of that portion, lying between San Bernardino and La Paz , which, on account of the deep sand and hot climate, makes it dreadful to the travelers . No fear of trouble with the Apaches need be expected until within some thirty miles of the Vulture Company's works, or Wickenburg. A person traveling in Arizona should never be without a good breech—loading shot—gun, with plenty of buckshot cartridges, or else a Henry rifle, for the Apache is liable to make his appear— ance when least expected. Good miners, accustomed to rough it, will do well here— all ARIZONA- Continued. others I would advise to stay away for the present. There can be no doubt whatever that this is destined to be a district of great importance, but it is to be hoped that no great rush of people will come here until matters are a little more settled, and the mines more developed

10230. Daily Alta California, San Francisco, California, May 30th, 1870. Letter From Arizona (From Our Own Correspondent.)

Daily Alta Calfornia San Francisco, California May 30th, 1870 LETTER FROM ARIZONA. ( FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT. ) CAMP DATE CREEK, May 16th, 1870. Camp Date Creek, though perhaps not a familiar military station to many readers of this epistle, is situated nearly half—way between Wickenburg and Prescott in central Arizona , and in its neighborhood the very worst of Apaches frequent. I reached here a few days ago, and accompanied by a small detachment as an escort, I was enabled to visit and thor— oughly inspect the "May—Flower , " "Martinez " and other locations made within the past two months r upon the first important gold vein discovered in a mineral belt as fine and promising as any I have seen during my ramble through this territory. The locations thus far made and what little work has been done upon them, prove beyond a doubt that this will ere long be a mining district of great importance- The vein is wide, crops out boldly for a great distance, carries little or no base metals , and free gold may be seen in nearly all the quartz mined. The road from Wickenburg to Prescott passes through this mineral belt and within two miles of the discovery, and the military post furnishes protection against the savages. Date and Martinez creeks are within a few miles of the mines, furnishing plenty of water, and wood is close in abundance. I am thankful to Col . O ' Beirne, the kind and gentlemanly commander of the Post for his kindness in assisting myself and friends to make a thorough inspection of this little known, though sure to be important mining district ; and when further explorations and discoveries shall have been made, I will revisit the district and give a full account of its importance and progress .

10147. Daily Alta California, San Francisco, California, Monday Morning, November 30th, 1868. ARIZONA. (letter)

Daily Alta California San Francisco, California Monday Morning, November 30th, 1868 ARIZONA. The following extracts are from a letter from Wickenburg, dated November 5th, giving the particulars of more Indian depredations: On the morning of November 2d the mail rider and escort sent from Wickenburg to Prescott, A.T., were attacked by Indians when within ten miles of Walnut Grove. The mail rider, Mr. Riggins, received three arrow wounds in the arm, and one of the two soldiers allowed by Major Clendenin, commanding Fort Whipple, as mail escort, was killed, his mule and arms taken and the mail and mail pack mule also captured and taken off by the Indians.

10016. Daily Alta California, San Francisco, California, Wednesday Morning, June 21st, 1865. Indian Troubles In Arizona.

Daily Alta California San Francisco, California Wednesday Morning, June 21st, 1865 INDIAN TROUBLES IN ARIZONA. ( From the Resident Correspondent of the ALTA CALIFORNIA. ) LA PAZ, June 7th, 1865 EDITORS ALTA.— Our Indian troubles have been augmenting a mite since my last, and I think a few items of events of that character will not come amiss to you, for the parties connected you are intimately acquainted with. Mr. Gray has had another hairbreadth escape from those murderous Apaches . He returned, as I wrote you, from an ineffectual attempt to get to Prescott, at the time of Cunningham' s murder by these red devils. But nothing daunted, he started again on the 23d ult. for the above place, in company with Grant, our mail contractor. Grant returned in a few days, leaving Mr. Gray with Lieutenant Blake and a small body of, infantry, who were going to Date Creek. They travel led to Date Creek without spying an Indian; here Lieutenant Blake pitched camp. Mr- Gray and Mr. Duff, the mail carrier, started from this place ( Date Creek) , with an escort of four mounted soldiers, for Prescott. They had got within twenty miles of the latter place, when they were attacked by about one hundred Indians , well armed, as usual with all the implements of modern warfare, of which they have been getting an abundant supply lately. One of the soldiers received his death wound and was left to die, and another was severely wounded. Mr. Gray and the balance of the party escaped unhurt, and arrived at Prescott the same night. This is the second narrow escape Mr. Gray has had within a month. Our long expected troops are arriving, but move like snails. Before they arrive at Prescott the Apaches will have cleaned the place out- They now find their moccasin tracks all around, and even in the Plaza of the town. W. E.

10015. Daily Alta California, San Francisco, California, Thursday Morning, June 1st, 1865. Tribute to a Fallen Pioneer.

Daily Alta California San Francisco, California Thursday Morning, June 1st, 1865 Tribute To A Fallen Pioneer . We take the following from a letter written at San Pedro under date of May 23d, by Mr Tyson , a well—known Arizona miner and ex— plorer, to a gentleman in this city: "The news from Arizona is lamentable indeed . We could have spared any other man in Arizona better than our good—hearted, clear—headed , energetic, go—head Charley Cunningham. He possessed more energy , indomitable persev— erence and will, than any man in the Terri— Cory. We have sustained a great and irrepar— able loss in his death. Everyone who knew him admired the numerous excellent qualities he possessed: a generous, good man has fallen a victim to the Apaches. All mingle tears of sympathy with the truly bereaved and aff— licted family. "

10009. Daily Alta California, San Francisco, Friday Morning, May 19th, 1865. Indian Massacres in Arizona.

Daily Alta California San Francisco, California Friday Morning , May 19th, 1865 Indian Massacres in Arizona . LOS ANGELES, May 18th.- A letter from La Paz, Arizona, dated May 11th and signed is just received It by Mr. Poston , states that on the 3d inst. Mr. Charles O. Cunningham was shot and instantly killed by the Indians, at or near Willow Springs Willow Springs is on the from La Paz to Prescott. Mr. Cornelius Sage and Richard Bell also killed on the same day, on the road, and within a few miles of the place . Three other men are missing , who supposed to have been murdered . road were same same are The Indians got thirty horses and mules from Date Creek Ranch. Mr. Poston has just returned to La Paz from a point near Prescott.