CHAPTER XXV.

_Prescott, the Apaches, etc._

Prescott.--A New-England-like Village.--An Army Officer's Opinion.--Location, Plan, Buildings, etc.--A Barber's Opinion.--Her Gold and Silver Mines.--Her Quartz-mills Idle.--Mining Operations "Sick."--Her Advantages, however.--Capital of Arizona.--Population of Territory.--The Indians.--The Apaches generally.--Their Brave Exploits.--Good Horse-thieves.--Their Wise Strategy.--Their Captive Children.--A Raid near Prescott.--Their Pursuit to Hell Cañon and beyond.--Gen. Irvin Gregg.--A Fight with the Apaches.--A Dangerous District.--A Typical Emigrant.--Aztec Remains.--A Fine Wild Turkey.--Fort Whipple.--A Costly Post.--An Expensive Flag-staff, etc.--Hail, Cavalry Gregg! 397-408