oxides and the sulphurets of copper are the most beautiful and
richest in the world. Silver undoubtedly exists of equal
richness.

All the foothills contain gold, but I hardly think it will be
extracted by the whites, as the localities are devoid of water,
and they are not probably rich enough to pay without sluicing on
an extensive scale."

I am, sir, very respectfully, your most obedient servant,
Herman Ehrenberg.

To Lieut. S. Mowry, U. S. A.,
Delegate elect from Arizona,
Washington, D. C.


The only comment the writer has to make upon these statements is,
that two years' residence among and acquaintance with the people
of Arizona, has convinced him of their absolute truth. At the
last session of Congress a petition was presented, praying for a
separate Territorial organization. The necessity for some
legislation was admitted by both Senate and House; and bills
creating a separate judicial district and land offices, passed
both Houses, but owing to some minor differences and the lateness
of the session, the bills failed to become a law.

With an increased population and prolonged grievances, the people
of Arizona are again about to present themselves as supplicants
for that right inherent in the American heart--the right of selfgovernment--and of protection under the law. Their petition sets