20113. The Arizona Miner, Prescott, Arizona Territory, September 7th, 1872, Arrivals. One of James Grant's stages drawn by four fine horses (article)

The Arizona Miner Prescott, Arizona Territory September 7th, 1872 Arrivals. One of James Grant’s stages drawn by four fine horses, arrived here early yesterday Morning heavily laden with passengers and mail. Among the passengers we observed Dr. Jil. Pierson, Superintendent of the mail line; J.M. Bryan, of Wickenburg, and H. Kline. Col. Cany came as far as Ehren— berg, and two Apache Mohaves (those who have been visiting the East) got back to Camp Date Creek.

20057. Arizona Citizen, Tucson, Pima County, A.T., Saturday, November 25th, 1871. The Government fed Indians at Date Creek... (article)

Arizona Citizen Tucson, Pima County, A.T. Saturday, November 25th, 1871 The Government fed Indians at Date Creek undoubtedly committed the horrible massacre of six men near Wickenburg. The citizens of Prescott organized to go and kill them all off, but some of the cooler ones induced the others to let General Crook inquire into the facts and settle with the murderers, who proceeded to do so at once. The Indians there should all be killed, but we are glad that matters took the course they did. The ApacheM ohaves evidently heard how well the Grant Indians were treated because of their many and continued thefts and murders, and hence their terrible Wickenburg slaughter. Colyer is mainly responsible for these six lives.

20054. The Arizona Miner, Prescott, Arizona Territory, November 18th, 1871. Local Intelligence. Accounts received from Camp Date Creek... (article)

The Arizona Miner Prescott, Arizona Territory November 18th, 1871 Local Intelligence. Accounts received from Camp Date Creek, about the early part of the week, state during the 4th and 5th inst., a large number of the reservation Indians were absent, and did not return until the 6th. The Wickenburg murder was perpetrated on the 5th, and the murderers were traced to Date C. In view of these facts it is evident that the Apache-Mohaves, at Date Creek reservation, were the guilty ones. The evidence against them is circums tantial, but so clear as to amount almost to proof.

20034. Fred W. Loring, 1871, by Timothy H. O'Sullivan (photograph)

“Fred W Loring, in his campaign costume, with his mule ‘Evil Merodach Taken about 48 hours before he was brutally murdered by ApacheM ohaves, while en route from Prescott, A.T. [Ariz. Terr.] to San Bernadino, Cal., by stage. Loring had been with the [Wheeler] expedition as general assistant and correspondent, and was returning to the East with a mind stored with rare adventure and scenic wonders:’ By Timothy H. O’Sullivan, 1871. 106-WA-145.

20030, 20031. The Arizona Miner, Prescott, Arizona Territory, October 14th, 1871, Indians At Kirkland Valley. The settlement invaded by Apache-Mohaves... (article)

The Arizona Miner Prescott, Arizona Territory October 14th, 1871 INDIANS AT KIRKLAND VALLEY. The Settlement Invaded by Apache-Mohaves---The Invaders Repulsed---The Women and Children Flee for Safety---Colyer on the Scene, and Intrigues for the Slaughter of the Settlers. There are, in this vicinity, several hundred Indians who style themselves Apache—Mohaves, and several more who call themselves Apache—Yurnas. Both are made up of renegades from the Mohave, Chimahuava, Yuma and Apache tribes. When the whites first came here these fellows called themselves Yavapais, and professed friendship for all white men. It was not long, however, until they commenced stealing from the whites, and their next step was to murder the white people, which business they followed, unceasingly, for about five years———when all of a sudden they claimed to have struck a new vein of friendship, and were taken back into the white man’s confidence, and fed and clothed by them. Lately, however, they threw off the guise of peace, or, at least, many of them did, and started in to play their old games, of robbing houses, killing a few white men and threaten— ing to kill the settlers in Skull and Kirkland valleys. Well, all this has had its effects upon the whites, and the matter was brought to a climax, a short time ago, by a citizen of Peeples valley killing an Indian, supposed to be the murderer of Abraham Henning. The Indian killed was pointed out by a good Indian as a very bad man, and this, together with his well— known bad character and conviction that A. Henning had been murdered by him, caused the citizen, in a misunderstanding with the red scoundrel, in the course of which the latter tried to kill him, to shoot the lawless, red assassin, and then to secure a revolver and a gun-——doubtless taken from some white victim—--which he carried upon his person. On learning this, the dead Indian’s friends went after the settlers of Kirkland valley, for revenge, and, on Saturday last, after a well armed party of them had fired upon two citizens and chased them to Tom Roddick’s house, Roddick and others opened fire upon them, and caused them to leave in hot haste. Then, fearing an attack by the big band of savages, in the vicinity, the women and children were sent off in the stage that carried Vincent Colyer out of the country, and the men repaired to a house at the lower end of the valley and prepared for the worst. Upon arriving at Camp Date Creek the fugitive women informed the commander of that post of what had taken place, and of what might take place unless succor were speedily sent to their husbands and friends. But, no aid was sent them, as Vincent Colyer told a different tale, and, we believe, forbade the commander to send troops to relieve the settlers. But, T. Roddick came up here, told his story to General Crook, and, we believe that officer promised to order some cavalry from INDIANS AT KIRKLAND VALLEY- Continued. Date Creek to protect the farmers until they could gather and store their crops---of which crops, by the way, the Indians had been making sad havoc, for some time past. Now, some of our citizens felt disposed to blame the white man who shot the Indian, until it leaked out that the Indian was the same person who had murdered Henning, and that “Tom,” the peaceable Indian already alluded to, was ready and willing to prove the same. Upon learning this 60 citizens declared themselves in readiness to follow Mr. Roddick to the Indian village and kill the last brave they might find there. But, after having reflected that an act such as this would give Colyer & Co. another chance to shout “massacre,” they very wisely decided to let General Crook settle the matter. And thus, the “Irrepressible Conflict,” forces itself upon us, and will continue to trouble us until after the Indians are taught that the United States are not Mexico.

20025. The Arizona Miner, Prescott, Arizona Territory, August 12th, 1871. Local Intelligence. The Apache-Mohave Indians are, every one... (article)

The Arizona Miner Prescott, Arizona Territory August 12th, 1871 Local Intelligence. The Apache—Mohave Indians are, every one, sneaking murderers and thieves, and yet they are allowed the run of military posts in this vicinity, and have oftent imes been fed out of their commissaries. The Indian that murdered Abraham Henning was an Apache-Mohave son of a gun, who had in his possession a paper from the commander at Camp Date Creek, recommendi ng him as a good Indian. How long, 0, Lord, are soldiers and citizens going to be gulled by this villainous tribe?

20011. The Arizona Miner, Prescott, Arizona Territory, February 18th, 1871. Date Creek Apache-Mohaves claim that Apache-Tontos... (article)

The Arizona Miner Prescott, Arizona Territory February 18th, 1871 Date Creek Apache-Mohaves claim that Apache-Tontos attacked them recently, and drove them to near the post. Troops had gone after the “Tontos.”

20010. The Arizona Miner, Prescott, Arizona Territory, February 4th, 1871. The driver of the Wickenburg and Prescott stage... (article)

The Arizona Miner Prescott, Arizona Territory February 4th, 1871 The driver of the Wickenburg and Presc ott stage informs us that the Pimas killed two Apache Mohaves recently. Also, a soldier of Camp Date Creek lost his life, a few days ago. He was carried against a tree, by an animal he was riding, and his neck coming in contact with a limb, was broken.

10268. The Arizona Miner, Prescott, Arizona Territory, November 19th, 1870. Local Intelligence. Nice Fight. A Party of Pimas Kill 13 Apache-Mohaves.

The Arizona Miner Prescott, Arizona Territory November 19th, 1870 Local Intelligence - Nice Fight. A Party of Pimas Kill 13 Apache—Mohaves . It affords us intense pleasure to be able to state that the party of Pima Indians that left Prescott, a short time ago, succeeded in killing thirteen Apache—Mohaves, and wounding several others . But, we regret to have to state that our Pima friends lost two of their number, and had five others wounded. The particulars of this, to us, pleasant affair, are about as follows: Early Monday morning last, as the Pimas were traveling through Bell 's Canyon, on their way to Camp Date Creek, they discovered fresh Apache tracks going northward, followed them, and soon into which they sailed, with the after struck a rancher ia , foregoing result. It is said they peeled the scalps from the heads of the dead devils, and took them with them. Thanks, brave the treacherous , Pimas , for this victory over our common foe , — bloodthirsty Apache. This makes nearly thirty Apaches the Pimas have killed inside the past two months .

10247. The Arizona Miner, Prescott, Arizona Territory, August 20th, 1870. Letter From Wickenburg (letter)

The Arizona Miner Prescott, Arizona Territory August 20th, 1870 Letter From Wickenburg Wickenburg, Yavapai County , Arizona, Aug. 10th, 1870. I passed Date Creek yesterday, and found everybody strong in the faith that the who recently made a Apache Mohaves , visit of peace there, are in good earn— Lytle , est; and to—day I met Messrs . Graves and others, just in from La Paz, who said they met one hundred of this some 40 odd tribe at Collins Ranch , and all manifested miles from here , peaceful and positively friendly d is— Said they were not at the positions . but ful Iy compre— Date Creek " talk, " hended it. That they intended to remain near and on the road, and protect trav— el ers so far as was within their power; that they didn' t want to kill any more and hoped and believed the whites , troops and citizens would allow them to They said traverse about unmoles ted . that Colonel o I Beirne " talked" fairly , and they had conf idence in the perman— ency of the new arrangement.

10237. Headquarters Camp Date Creek, A.T., July 22nd, 1870, Brevet Lieutenant Colonel E.W. Stone (letter)

Headquarters Camp Date Creek, A. T. July 22nd, 1870 Brevet Lieutenant Colonel E.W. Stone Acting Assistant Adjutant General Department of Arizona Prescott, A. T. Colonel : I have the honor to state that on Tuesday last— the 19th inst. , two Indians of the Apache Mojave tribe came into this Post, and represented that their tribe was disposed to give up fighting and wished for peace, and they had come in to tell me this. I told them to return and tell their Chief to come here if he really desired peace and I would be glad to have a talk with him. Today five Indians came in, among them a Yuma, a Mojave, and an elderly Indian , represented as a petty Chief of the Apache Mojave. From these, and also from a Mexican who accompanied the Indians from here to their homes on last Tuesday; I learn that these Indians have been induced by the Mojaves and Hua 1 pais to enter into a treaty of peace with us. They state their principal Chief Ocho—Cama is now collecting all his tribe who are scattered along the Rio Santa Maria and who are represented as being about 350 in number; that he will bring them into this Post and that they will arrive here in about eight days; that they propose leaving their old men, women and children; have and will be willing to go out with the troops to fight the Tontos and other Apache Indians. I gave these Indians a few rations and sent them back to tell their Chief to come here in about eight time I would communicate with Department struct ions concerning them. As it is fair to presume these Indians are resented actions, I have the honor to apply as the Commanding General may deem best. I would especially ask authority for the tities of Sugar and Coffee to them. days and in the mean Headquarters for in— sincere in their rep— for such instructions issue in small quan— I deem it only proper to state that by reason of expiration of only term of service, there will be on the 7th of August, prox- : a small squad of men left to garrison this Post not to exceed seventeen men for guard duty. So small a number would only be an incentive to these Indians to misbehave if they were so inclined. At best it is not a sufficient number to properly look after them. I therefore respectfully request a Company of Cavalry may be sent here as soon as practicable. I am Colonel, Captain 21st Infantry , Commanding Post. Very Your respectfully , obd It. servant, O' Beirne,

10127. The Arizona Miner, Prescott, Arizona Territory, October 3rd, 1868. Indians on the Warpath.

The Arizona Miner Prescott, Arizona Territory October 3rd, 1868 Indians On The Warpath. Manuel Ravena , of La Paz , writes to Theodore Louis ill on, of Prescott, to tell the people of Prescott and the interior, to look out for Indians, as several hundred Yavapai s, Apache Mohaves, etc. , have raised the war—cry and say they intend taking us all in. The people of La Paz were in great fear that the Indians on the Reservation would rise en—masse, and with those already in arms, wipe them out. All whites had left the Reservation. Mr. Ravena states that the cause of this rising is the killing of the Apache Mohaves, at La Paz, recently. While we think the danger is not so great and imminent as Mr. Ravena imagines, it would be well for our people to prepare for the worst.

10126. The Arizona Miner, Prescott, Arizona Territory, October 3rd, 1868. From Wickenburg.

The Arizona Miner Prescott, Arizona Territory October 3rd, 1868 Under date of Sept. 28th, 1868, Mr. From Wickenburg — Jas. Grant writes as follows: Editor Arizona Miner: — A letter has just been received by Mr. Miguel Paralta, merchant of this place, which gives the following news: There arrived at La Paz, September 24th, about thirty Apache—Mohave Indians; they came in to purchase flour and camped at the Amabisco House , in and provisions , the northern part of the town. On the night of the 25th at about three o ' clock in the morning, some u It., with three or four Chemehuevi Indians , teamsters , attacked the Apache—Mohaves and killed eight of them. The remainder escaped and ran for the mountains.

10125. The Arizona Miner, Prescott, Arizona Territory, October 3rd, 1868. Apache Mohaves.

The Arizona Miner Prescott, Arizona Territory October 3rd, 1868 Apache Mohaves . Great complaint is made by citizens and soldiers of this county about a certain treaty said to have been made by Dr. Rogers and others , of La Paz, with the Indians known as the Apache Mohaves . " Indeed , some people go so far as to say that the people of La Paz are no better than they should be, else they would not allow this murderous tribe of Indians to visit their town, as it is claimed they do, whenever they please. We have been informed that a short time ago, Captain Davis, of Camp McPherson chased a lot of these Indians, who had been committing depredations, to La Paz , and would have chastised them for their evil doings had not some of the citizens of La Paz interfered by telling the Captain that they were friendly Indians, and that it would be murder to kill them. Now if those Indians were Apache Mohaves, it is our cool, deliberate opinion that they deserved killing. But we think and hope there may be some mistake about this treaty matter, as we are 10th to believe that the smooth—tongued red rascals are sharp enough to pull the wool over the eyes of our fellow—citizens of Yuma county. Even were they good Indians, citizens have no right to make a treaty with them, as that is the business of the Military or Indian Departments of the Government. Let us hope that the people of the river have no more love for bad Indians than have those of the interior , and that every Arizonian— soldier and citizen— will do the best he can to put an end to the red rascals.

10039. The Arizona Miner, Prescott, Arizona Territory, May 9th, 1866. The Colorado Indians.

The Arizona Miner Prescott, Arizona Territory May 9th, 1866 THE COLORADO INDIANS . The trouble among the Colorado Indians Continues. The Mohaves and Yavapais in a recent fight with the Pah—Utes and Chemehuevis were defeated with a loss of twenty—f i ve killed - The tribes are equally worthless and indolent, and if there is no good prospect of getting them up on reservations it may be as well for them to wipe each other out. We trust the new agent, Mr- Fudge, will do something to regulate these redskins or abandon them entirely . The method of dealing with them hitherto has been calculated to excite their distrust and enmity rather than otherwise. Naturally lazy and shiftless they are, we know, a difficult people to civilize and make productive , but we are inclined to believe that with systematic care, kept upon reservations, and taught habits of industry, they may be made an advantage rather then an encumbrance to the whites. At present they are a first— class nuisance.