Hiram Miller Van Arman (February 17, 1839 – April 28, 1904) was an American politician and journalist who served as Secretary of Arizona Territory from 1882 till 1885.

In addition to his political career, he was a Union officer during the American Civil War and served as editor for a number of publications in Nebraska and California.

[2] In addition to his work for the Post, Van Arman was an editor for the Chronicle Bulletin and the Golden State Sentinel, the Ancient Order of United Workmen's official publication, and the sporting paper Pacific Life.

[5] While he was under consideration for the position, one Arizona newspaper described him as "forty three years old, weighs two hundred and three pounds avoirdupois, stands five feet eight and a half inches high, wears a seven and a quarter hat, and number eight boots.

"[6] In late March, Van Arman passed through Arizona on his way from California to Washington D.C. before returning to take his oath of office in Prescott on April 17.

A privately owned building, the structure delighted the legislators by providing freshly wallpapered walls, carpeted hallways to deaden sounds, lamps, stoves, and an ample supply of firewood.

[10] Following the practice of the day, Van Arman attempted to have all territorial printing jobs contracted to newspapers that favored his party.

"[12] The convening of the 13th Arizona Territorial Legislature presented Van Arman with another financial problem when members of the session demanded $4000 more in travel expenses than the secretary felt they were entitled.

[14] With the approach of the 1884 elections, Van Arman was recommended to become the Republican nominee for territorial delegate to Congress by the Arizona Sentinel.

He initially covered an area west of Detroit and Toledo, east of the Mississippi River, and north of St. Louis, but was soon reassigned to Chicago.

[15] Following the election of President William McKinley, Van Arman was a leading candidate to become Governor of Arizona Territory.