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Arizona's Prescott Miner newspaper harshly criticizes absentee Governor Frémont for self-interest over territorial advancement, demanding his replacement with an honest, resident leader and urging Gen. Garfield to remove corrupt officials. (187 chars)
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We do not believe Frémont at heart has any great love for the ancient Pueblo by the Santa Cruz, but it is the railroad that has so many allurements for the Path-finder, who comes at long intervals and goes out on the next train. Arizona is deserving of a better fate. We ought to have a Governor who would come and live with his subjects, and, with shoulder to the wheel, pull for the advancement of a young but promising country. A Governor who will not enter into small speculations for personal aggrandizement would be desirable. A wide-awake, go-ahead man would suit. Worn-out politicians, classed as old fossils, are of no earthly use to a thrifty, vigorous country; and, above all, an honest man is wanted. We do not propose to stop with Lord Frémont, but we want all the scheming of office-holders, though they come from the ranks of the Nebraska pilgrims, removed, and honorable men put in their places. It is time to act. We do not believe there can be found in this county ten men who would sign a petition for the retention of either the Governor or Secretary. We appeal to the press everywhere to take this subject up and assist a suffering public in ridding themselves of objectionable servants. Gen. Garfield should certainly consult the interests of our Territory and the feelings of our people in the selection of Territorial officials. Better no officials at all than the present festering scabs. Scoot them out.
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The Prescott Miner criticizes Governor Frémont for not residing in Arizona and pursuing personal railroad interests, calling for a dedicated, honest governor to advance the territory and removal of scheming officials, appealing to the press and Gen. Garfield for action.