Salt River Herald, 1878-11-02

Death of the Horse that Nherl- dan Rode " To Wine.heHtej', ; Twenty Miles Away." . The famous charger that carried Gen. Sheridan to Winchester, " twen ty miles away," died in his master's stable, on Michigan avenue, at an early hour yesterday morning. The part played by this animal in one of lie bloodiest battles of the rebellion has been respectfully recognized in b"Mk of history and in patriotic verse. Kead, the poet by a few strokes ot his pen, lifted the beast into a fame almost as enduring as that which has been earned by its rider. "Winchester," the cognomen by- which the horse has been known since the war, was jet black In color, with a small white star almost in the cen ter of the forehead a sort of " lucky star." He stood sixteen and a half hands high, and was trim built and . active and proud spirited. When Sheridan took command of the Sec ond Michigan regiment in 18C2. Cap tain Campbell presented him with the animal, which was then spoken of as a three-vcar old o't His owner named him Ricnzai after the Mississ Mississippi - ippi Mississippi town of that name. He carried his master through the battles of Stone river, Chickamauga, Mksion llidge, and a score of other engage ments in the Tennessee campaign. He pranced around among the mules and ordinary steeds at the battles of Opaquin, Fisher's Mill, Cedar Creek, Petersburg, and twenty or more other combats. In fact "Winchester" faced the guns in ninety engagements, and, with a single exception, never flinch, ed or turned tail to any enemy. In the battle of Stone fiver a soiid shot' passed under him, grazing the skin of his belly. He became fractious and unmanageable, the general being obliged to dismount. The appearance of the animal on the field without a rider was the foundation for the re port that his owner had been killed. The horse was wounded by pieces of shell in the battle of Opaquin and Trevillian, but not severely in either instance. History describes the ride to Win chester as a furious and headlons race. Gen. Sheridan said last evening that he hud ridden the horse at a full gallop, at times breaking into a run. Two slalT off.ccrs, Generals Forsyth and O'Kecff, and the escort of twenty cavalry men, rode with him, but the horse " Winchester" showed liiorc spirit and "bottom" than any of the other animals. The general said that Ihe actual distance ridden was sixteen miles, the poet, Head, havsng used about four milesof "poetical license." II spoke feelingly of his old black steed, saying he had been unexcelled : in speed, courage, dosility and noble nobleness - ness nobleness of nature. The general said he had not been upon " Winchester" back since the war closed. He has required his hostler to give hiin the tenderest attention. The horse has suffered more or less from rheumat rheumatism - ism rheumatism for several years, and probably caused his death. The skin of old " Winchester" is to be prcpa-ed and preserved iu the best art of the taxi, dermist. Ksyptian Corn. Arizona farmers may learn some something - thing something of great value to them by read reading - ing reading the following from the Contra Cos Costa - ta Costa (Cal.) Gazette : This new cereal, first introduced in our section this season," promises to be one of the most prolific and valuable of our stock feed and forage crops. So far as can be judged from the lim lim-ited - ited lim-ited trial given ii here, the yield of the seed from this plant will be two or three times as much as from Indian corn, and some of the specimens at the late fair, showing heavy heads, were grown on adobe ground unsuit unsuitable - able unsuitable for Indian corn. The meal is said to make a delicious bread which is generally preferred by those who have eaten it to that made from the Indian corn meal ; and one lady of our town, Mrs. Dr. Carothers, who had a few plants in her garden this season, reports having found it much superior to pearl barley used as 4 thickening for soup. Bob Ingersoll is in favor of lnfla. tion, but it must be the right kind. He says: "I am in favor of the infla. tion produced by industry. I am in favor of the country being inflated with our corn, with wheat, good houses, books, pictures, and plenty of lalior for everybody. I'm In favor of being inflated with gold and silver, but I do not believe in the inflation of promises, expectation and specula, tion." j Mrs. Corbin, of Elizabeth, X. J., a sister of General Grant, has taken a prize at the state fair for the best I home-made bread.

Matardny November St. 1H7H. ARIZOXA. The Wonderful Silver Slines of IMnal County. Ths Great Silver King Mine Globe District and It Immense Treasures. From the San Francisco Stock Report. FkOKEXCE, Pinal county, A. ) October 12th, 1878. f Knowing your desire for all news concerning mines and mining enter enterprises, - prises, enterprises, I have concluded to give your readers tbe benefit of what I saw on my lale trip to Pioneer and Globe districts in this territory. The direct route to Globe City and district lies via Picket Postand Silver King mine. From Florence to the King by daily stage each morning at eight o'clock, arriving at Picket Post at three o'clock and Silver King city at five of the same day. The road is most excellent and the stages com. Portable fare four dollars. From the King to Globe City saddle animals are used and arc al'vays in readiness at reasonable rates by the proprietor of the tri-weekly express ine running between these two points distance 28 miles over high ranges of mountains and through deep and dark canyons. Within the nest six months it is considered a fixed fact that a toll road will be built, thereby making Globe district easy of access and bringing it and her mining inter ests to the front. As it has been and is now the difficulty of reaching that district has kept away many worthy people and much capital. The senti ment at Florence has been against making this road because they feared it would give all the trade of Glolie to Picket Post and make that the cap ital of Pinal county, thereby taking away both from Florence. But it must be in the natural course of things, because of benefit to all in this county and section of Arizona. The mines of the Globe district arc good, as has been proven already in the instances of rich and valuable ore shipments from the Stoaewall Jack son, Imperial, and others of less note. Quite a numlicr of new finds have been made of late which will at tht proper time make themselves and their value known. Coming from this district towards Florence, then was more time for a look about ut the Silver King and Picket Post. Around the King quite a settlement has sprung up, and from here to Globe all travel is over the Stoncman grade, thus proving that road is not valueless. Twenty men arc employed on the Sil ver King, stoping down the hill on which the outcrop was found, and the ore maintains in richness. Seven teams are engaged in hauling the ore to the mills at Picket Post. This morning we were at the mine, it was reported that King rock had been struck in the North King, at a depth of 118 feet. If this strike is of any magnitude, it will completely demol demolish - ish demolish the theory that the King is merely a blowout and will soon make thin in Pioneer district boom. At Picktt Post, six miles down the canyon from the King, the King 10-stamp mill and the '70 5-stamp arc pounding away Th latter mill has been engaged to work King ore, and now the Silver King Mining company have fifteen stamps running and the dividends will be correspondingly increased There is certainly ore enough on the dumps to keep both mills running year and a half. Picket Post is an active, busy town, pleasantly located aud evidently very prosperous. Five miles distant the Pinal Milling com pany s 5-stamp mill is running on small lots of custom ore from the 'Wanahata," "Eureka" and "Union West" mines. The " Union West" is making a splendid showing, having a shaft down sixty feet, with a well- defined lead of native silver ore. appearance more like the King than anything yet discovered. It is rumor ed that on Xovemlter first the Pinal Milling company will also commence on a contract with the Silver King company to crush two thousand tons of their ore. This will probably be done, as, while other mines here have not sufficient ore to keep this mill running, the King caa easily furnish work tor tony stamps witii the pre ent force now at work. The bullion product for the month of August ot ine mi ver Kin? was H(,000, and this from ton stami". The ore is increasing in richness, and when all the mills in Pioneer district are devoted to crushing King ore, that company will be able io tnnkc a show in second to no silver mine on the Pacific coast. The whole country from Florence to .ncMillenvillo is h.lms r.p with busy, induM ious pco;le, who arc fast making a wealthy and prosperous county, ni u we teel tha' hencefor henceforward - ward henceforward Arizt na is to be know n for wha she is tie richest mincial bearing territory of the Unite .1 States.

PHENIX HOTEL. Washington Street, between Maricopa aob Pima Street. Clean Bed and well Ventilated Rooms, by the day r night. Best of AcoommedatioiM tor Families. A shower bath has lately been connected wttb tbe Hotel lor tbe convenience el guest and the public generally. I. J. GARDINER. Proprietor. 15 tf T. C. Depew. J. T. Walsh Carpenters and Builders. Store and office fitting promptly attended to- 1so Jobbing Shop Corner Washington and Cortex sts. 11-4 T. OLSON, Corner Washington aad Centre Streets. BOOT AND SHOE MAKER. Fsshionble Bonis and Shoes. Of the best material, made to order in eicgant stvle. TEKFECT FITS GUARANTEED. fyi rive mv entire attention to custom- made work, and I have every facility for giving entire satisfaction. 8END IX TOVR ORDERS. GUSTAV KAUCHER, Kelt Building! south ml the BlBALO OSes Manufacturing Jtwtler. All kinds of Jewelry mad and raj aired Gem Saloon. J. II. C0TT0 'S. Cox. Washington and Montezuma Sts., North west corner ol the Plaia. WISES, LIQUORS & CIGAES ALSO. iLE AXD PORTER of the choicest brands always on hand CARPENTERING and CONTRACT WORK .ra FACT. Joblins; work of all kinds done at the shortest notice, aad aw the snost reasonable Ursa. Leave orders at the News Depot. W. R. MORRIS. DRESS MAKING Mil liery Establishmnet The andersitrned respectfullr annoanees to the peop' of X'heoiz and vicinity that she i preared to execute all wrk in tbe la teat fash ion, and will gtiaraatee perfect satisfaction with all work done. Also silk embroidery in merino, flannel, etc Plainsewing of all kind done in good style. Charges to Correspond with the Times. Mrs. Coake. TTashJnaon Street, Wentwortn's sew kail. east of Woolsey nStf i

THE Southern Pacific RAILROAD Has already been of inesti inestimable - mable inestimable benefit to Arizona. It has reduced the cost of transportation very mate materially, - rially, materially, and lessened the time of receiving goods at least one half, besides add adding - ing adding greatly to the comfort and facility of travelling. With this record in the past, the prospect of a speedy extension of the same into the Territory is very encouraging for the future, as it will add very much to the prosperity and wealth of the whole coun coun-try. - try. coun-try. E. IRVINE & GO, Have taken advantage of the quick and cheap tran transit - sit transit of merchandise, and are constantly receiving new goods, which they are sell ing very cheap. lhejr have just received an assortment of Plows, noes, Rakes, Picks Scythes, Shovels, And other Agricultural in struments. A few set of Harness, Lines, Bridles, &c. Also, nardware,Tinware, etc., including a few Cook ing Stoves and Ranges. Blankets. Flannels, and other Dry Goods and Clothing, for winter use. Hats for Men and Boys A full line of Dried Fruits Canned Frui s,Can n t d Meats, Canned Honey, etc. A complete of Groceries. assortment Giant Powder, Black Powder, Fuse, Picks,Ham- mers, Steel, etc., for mm ers. Adobe and lumber have their respective merits for building purposes, and many a neal house of Ihe latter stands out in strik ing contrast with the more sombre buildings of the former. E. IRVINE & GO. Have purchased from Geo W. Curtis, of Prescott, 100,000 FEET of lumber, consisting of a general assoatment of boards, lir.g. Call before plank and scaut- and examine this purchasing clse- I where.

GOLDMAN & GO Successors to A. GOLDMAN, IVirOLEKALE Liquor Dealers, And IVholmale and Retail Deal- era In General erchandise! Keep always) tn hand Groceries, Provisions, J Dry Good?, Clothing, Boots and Shoes, Hardware, Saddlery, Mining Materials, Agricultural Implements, Etc., Etc. In order to make room for fall and winter goods, we offer from this date positive bargains in every line. Saloon Keepers Are invited to examine our large assortment of WINES, LIQUORS AND CIGARS. Ttliich will be sold at San Francisco prces. 3T Orders from the country protnplly attended to. GOLDMAN & CO. BoMtf