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12th Arizona Territorial Legislature

April 12, 2024

The 12th Arizona Territorial Legislative Assembly was a session of the Arizona Territorial Legislature which convened on January 8, 1883, in Prescott, Arizona Territory.[1]

Arizona Territorial Legislature
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Overview
Legislative bodyArizona Territorial Legislature
JurisdictionArizona Territory, United States
TermJanuary 8, 1883 –
Council
Members12
House of Representatives
Members24

Background edit

Lawlessness was rampant across sections of the territory. While the Apache Wars were largely over, "cowboy" troubles in and around Cochise county had resulted in the Gunfight at the O.K. Corral and Arizona War. Added to this issue was banditry along the Mexican border and sporadic Indian uprisings.[2] As a result of these and other issues, President Chester A. Arthur had accepted John C. Frémont's resignation and appointed Frederick Augustus Tritle as Governor of Arizona Territory.[3] To deal with the outlaws, Tritle had requested permission to create a group of Arizona Rangers, modeled upon the Texas Rangers, but been denied authorization from the U.S. Congress.[4]

The other big issue of the day was progress on bringing the railroads to the territory. The Southern Pacific Railroad had completed building across the southern portion of Arizona while the Atlantic and Pacific Railroad was preparing to build across the northern part of the territory.[5]

Legislative session edit

The session began on January 8, 1883.

Governor's address edit

Governor Frederick Augustus Tritle gave his address to the session at 7:30 pm on January 9, 1883.[4] In regards to the criminal activity in the southern sections of the territory he said, "The recent feuds in Cochise County make it incumbent upon, not only officials, but all good citizens as well, to take such positive measures as will speedily rid this section of that murderous, thieving element which has made up a reproach before the world, as so seriously retarded the industry and progress of our country."[5] Much of the speech emphasized Arizona's future opportunities and sought ways to develop the territory's natural resources.[6][4] The governor highlighted the facts that mine production was increasing, transportation infrastructure improving, and an ample supply of timber was available to harvest.[4] To insure adequate future supplies, Tritle asked for restrictions on the export of timber from Arizona.[6] To ensure needed access to water, the governor requested federal funds for construction of artesian wells.[4] He also asked for a survey of mineral springs in the hope that some would be found to have therapeutic value.[5] In other matters, Tritle called for recreation of the territorial attorney general position, revision of voter registration laws, and reapportionment of the territorial legislature.[7] Finally, to end the need of sending mentally ill residents to California, the governor called for building a territorial insane asylum.[8]

Legislation edit

Upon the advice of Governor Tritle, the session issued a memorandum thanking President Chester A. Arthur for his assistance dealing with lawless elements in and around Cochise County.[9] They then prohibited carrying a deadly weapon within town boundaries in Apache and Graham counties.[9] The position of territorial attorney general was recreated during the session.[10] Meanwhile, Maricopa and Graham counties were given permission to each build a jail and courthouse.[9]

Dealing with the territory's organization, the section of Yavapai County north of the Colorado River and west of Kanab Creek was transferred to Mohave County.[10] The territorial capital, Prescott, was incorporated.[9] The seat of Graham County was moved to Solomonville.[10]

In other matters, the territorial bullion tax was repealed. Before session all members of the legislature who had expressed an opinion had opposed its repeal. Despite this the legislation made it through both houses without trouble.[10] Finally, the session authorized a US$500 prize for the person who could produce, in 1883, the largest cotton yield on a 5 acres (2.0 ha) parcel with a stipulation that a minimum yield of 200 pounds (91 kg) per acre was required for the prize.[9] The prize was claimed by Felix G. Hardwick of Tempe who had produced 3,390 pounds (1,540 kg) of cotton on his 5-acre plot.[9]

Members edit

House of Representatives[11]
Name District Name District
Alfred Allen Yavapai J. P. Holcomb Maricopa
J. W. Anderson Pinal and Pima L. J. Lassell Mohave
R. C. Brown Pima Nehemiah McCallum Yavapai
Robert Connell Yavapai C. A. Randall Yavapai
John W. Dorrington Yuma Winthorp A. Rowe (Speaker) Yavapai
J. F. Duncan Cochise W. H. Savage Cochise
John Ellis Yavapai D. Snyder Pima
J. H. Fawcett Pima Adolphe Soloman Graham
Charles A. Franklin Apache Charles Taylor Yavapai
Tobias McGrath Pima D. K. Wardwell Cochise
E. H. Gobin Yavapai S. F. Webb Maricopa
William Graves Gila Moye Wicks Pima
Council[11]
Name District
F. K. Ainsworth Yavapai
Peter J. Bolan Graham and Cochise
J. W. Davis Pinal and Pima
Morris Goldwater Yavapai
Fred G. Hughes Pima
J. F. Knapp Pima
H. E. Lacy Apache
A. D. Lemon Maricopa and Gila
Murat Masterson Yavapai
Edmund W. Wells Yavapai
L. S. Welton Mohave and Yuma
Edwin H Wiley (President) Cochise

References edit

  1. ^ McClintock 1916, p. 372.
  2. ^ Goff 1978, p. 81.
  3. ^ Goff 1978, p. 88.
  4. ^ a b c d e Goff 1978, p. 89.
  5. ^ a b c Wagoner 1970, p. 203.
  6. ^ a b Wagoner 1970, p. 202.
  7. ^ Goff 1978, pp. 89–90.
  8. ^ Goff 1978, p. 90.
  9. ^ a b c d e f Wagoner 1970, p. 204.
  10. ^ a b c d McClintock 1916, p. 333.
  11. ^ a b Wagoner 1970, p. 516.
  • Goff, John S. (1978). Arizona Territorial Officials Volume II: The Governors 1863–1912. Cave Creek, Arizona: Black Mountain Press. OCLC 5100411.
  • McClintock, James H. (1916). Arizona, Prehistoric, Aboriginal, Pioneer, Modern Vol. II. Chicago: S. J. Clarke.
  • Wagoner, Jay J. (1970). Arizona Territory 1863–1912: A Political history. Tucson: University of Arizona Press. ISBN 0816501769.

Further reading edit

  • Arizona Territory (1883). Acts, Resolutions and Memorials Adopted by the Twelfth Legislative Assembly of the Territory of Arizona. Prescott: Arizona Miner. OCLC 17671568.

April 12, 2024
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The 12th Arizona Territorial Legislative Assembly was a session of the Arizona Territorial Legislature which convened on January 8 1883 in Prescott Arizona Territory 1 Arizona Territorial Legislature 11th 13th OverviewLegislative bodyArizona Territorial LegislatureJurisdictionArizona Territory United StatesTermJanuary 8 1883 CouncilMembers12House of RepresentativesMembers24 Contents 1 Background 2 Legislative session 2 1 Governor s address 2 2 Legislation 3 Members 4 References 5 Further readingBackground editLawlessness was rampant across sections of the territory While the Apache Wars were largely over cowboy troubles in and around Cochise county had resulted in the Gunfight at the O K Corral and Arizona War Added to this issue was banditry along the Mexican border and sporadic Indian uprisings 2 As a result of these and other issues President Chester A Arthur had accepted John C Fremont s resignation and appointed Frederick Augustus Tritle as Governor of Arizona Territory 3 To deal with the outlaws Tritle had requested permission to create a group of Arizona Rangers modeled upon the Texas Rangers but been denied authorization from the U S Congress 4 The other big issue of the day was progress on bringing the railroads to the territory The Southern Pacific Railroad had completed building across the southern portion of Arizona while the Atlantic and Pacific Railroad was preparing to build across the northern part of the territory 5 Legislative session editThe session began on January 8 1883 Governor s address edit Governor Frederick Augustus Tritle gave his address to the session at 7 30 pm on January 9 1883 4 In regards to the criminal activity in the southern sections of the territory he said The recent feuds in Cochise County make it incumbent upon not only officials but all good citizens as well to take such positive measures as will speedily rid this section of that murderous thieving element which has made up a reproach before the world as so seriously retarded the industry and progress of our country 5 Much of the speech emphasized Arizona s future opportunities and sought ways to develop the territory s natural resources 6 4 The governor highlighted the facts that mine production was increasing transportation infrastructure improving and an ample supply of timber was available to harvest 4 To insure adequate future supplies Tritle asked for restrictions on the export of timber from Arizona 6 To ensure needed access to water the governor requested federal funds for construction of artesian wells 4 He also asked for a survey of mineral springs in the hope that some would be found to have therapeutic value 5 In other matters Tritle called for recreation of the territorial attorney general position revision of voter registration laws and reapportionment of the territorial legislature 7 Finally to end the need of sending mentally ill residents to California the governor called for building a territorial insane asylum 8 Legislation edit Upon the advice of Governor Tritle the session issued a memorandum thanking President Chester A Arthur for his assistance dealing with lawless elements in and around Cochise County 9 They then prohibited carrying a deadly weapon within town boundaries in Apache and Graham counties 9 The position of territorial attorney general was recreated during the session 10 Meanwhile Maricopa and Graham counties were given permission to each build a jail and courthouse 9 Dealing with the territory s organization the section of Yavapai County north of the Colorado River and west of Kanab Creek was transferred to Mohave County 10 The territorial capital Prescott was incorporated 9 The seat of Graham County was moved to Solomonville 10 In other matters the territorial bullion tax was repealed Before session all members of the legislature who had expressed an opinion had opposed its repeal Despite this the legislation made it through both houses without trouble 10 Finally the session authorized a US 500 prize for the person who could produce in 1883 the largest cotton yield on a 5 acres 2 0 ha parcel with a stipulation that a minimum yield of 200 pounds 91 kg per acre was required for the prize 9 The prize was claimed by Felix G Hardwick of Tempe who had produced 3 390 pounds 1 540 kg of cotton on his 5 acre plot 9 Members editHouse of Representatives 11 Name District Name DistrictAlfred Allen Yavapai J P Holcomb MaricopaJ W Anderson Pinal and Pima L J Lassell MohaveR C Brown Pima Nehemiah McCallum YavapaiRobert Connell Yavapai C A Randall YavapaiJohn W Dorrington Yuma Winthorp A Rowe Speaker YavapaiJ F Duncan Cochise W H Savage CochiseJohn Ellis Yavapai D Snyder PimaJ H Fawcett Pima Adolphe Soloman GrahamCharles A Franklin Apache Charles Taylor YavapaiTobias McGrath Pima D K Wardwell CochiseE H Gobin Yavapai S F Webb MaricopaWilliam Graves Gila Moye Wicks PimaCouncil 11 Name DistrictF K Ainsworth YavapaiPeter J Bolan Graham and CochiseJ W Davis Pinal and PimaMorris Goldwater YavapaiFred G Hughes PimaJ F Knapp PimaH E Lacy ApacheA D Lemon Maricopa and GilaMurat Masterson YavapaiEdmund W Wells YavapaiL S Welton Mohave and YumaEdwin H Wiley President CochiseReferences edit McClintock 1916 p 372 Goff 1978 p 81 Goff 1978 p 88 a b c d e Goff 1978 p 89 a b c Wagoner 1970 p 203 a b Wagoner 1970 p 202 Goff 1978 pp 89 90 Goff 1978 p 90 a b c d e f Wagoner 1970 p 204 a b c d McClintock 1916 p 333 a b Wagoner 1970 p 516 Goff John S 1978 Arizona Territorial Officials Volume II The Governors 1863 1912 Cave Creek Arizona Black Mountain Press OCLC 5100411 McClintock James H 1916 Arizona Prehistoric Aboriginal Pioneer Modern Vol II Chicago S J Clarke Wagoner Jay J 1970 Arizona Territory 1863 1912 A Political history Tucson University of Arizona Press ISBN 0816501769 Further reading editArizona Territory 1883 Acts Resolutions and Memorials Adopted by the Twelfth Legislative Assembly of the Territory of Arizona Prescott Arizona Miner OCLC 17671568 Retrieved from https en 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