The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1843-05-05

SHANNON COUNTY, MISSOURI.
7 WOULD now ask the attention Of capitalists to
L these Copper Mines, rich in ore, yielding from 40
to 60 per cent OF copper, which, by single process
Of smelling, j. equal to the South American refined
pig-so pronounced by Messrs McKim & Co., Of Bal
tmore, TO whom several shipments were made by the
" Mine la Motto Mining Company" Situated near
the junction Of Jacks Fork and the Current river,
within half mile Of either stream, and water
power for all manufacturing purposes, and under a
susny cline, in the vicinity of agricutuI al lands
equal 10 the best in Missouri surrounded by hills
bearing incNhaustibie forests, and rising mountains
whence flow pure and neyer-iaIling springs forming
navigation six months In the year-Na AZURE, with a
profuse hand, TO have omitted but few facilities
for manufacturing, and transporting the product Of
the copper mines. Believing this property, Of all the
vast and fertile Mississippi valley may be made the
most safe and profitable investment of capital, will
propose disposition Of portion (by sale other
wise,) liberal term by which to enlist the agency
Of capitalists, and make II productive.
Miners may obtain mining lots, by application TO
s. Chiffon, at the mines.
Communications addressed 20 me at Washington,
ID. C., VIII receive my attention
j. EPEs CowAN.
7. S. The above described Mines since the year
1897 have been held, in measure, unproductvc by
conflicting claims. first located confirmed Spanish
grants on them, which James WhitcomO, then Com
| missioner decided were not confirmed ! then
quired title under Mr.. James Thompson, who held
by floating prescription right when Joseph Slater
the agent and tool OF extensive company, proved
a pre- empon by Jusias Berr man one Of said com
pany both Of whom, base villains, are convicted ly
the facts, Of bribery and perjury, on which alone
was based their fraudulent claim" Again my claim
was set at naught by Whitcomb who was success
ul in the vile attempt 10 stne investigation Of the
/ right Of title until he went out Of Office since
which time, and change Of Commissioners, an in
vestigation wa. had, and my titles confirmed. See
report Of Colonel T. j Allen register Of the land
Office and the decision Of the Hon Mr.. Blake Com
missioner Of the General Land Office, as published
! in the Globe November 7th, 1912 also decision of
| the Hon. MIR Forward Secretary Of the Treasury,
confirming the COMMISSIONER decision.
EPES COWAN.
Confirmation Of he Copper MINI, on Current rirer 10
| J. Epcs Co,crn.
TREAsuRr DErATMENT,
February %, lSi3.
! Sra: return, herewith, tho papers IN relation to
the conflicting claims Of Joseph Slater and J. +. Cow
/ an assignee Of James Thompson, TO the northeast
quarter OF section 36, township % north, range
vest I concur with you in the opinions expressed
in your letter Of the 18Th September, 1912, ~ rela-
ton 70 The conflicting claims in this case addressed
10 -the register and receiver al Jackson MissOurl
and my decision Is IN accordance herewith.
| Very respectfully,
| W. FORWARD,
Secretary Of the Treasury
| TuoNas H. BLAME, Esq,
| Commissioner Of the General Land Office.
march 3l-law6g
NEY MUSIC.
| 7 UsT received the following pieces Of New Music
y at The old established Store two doors east OF
l9h street, rennsyiysnue avenue, w. FISCHER
Yes, win share with thee my loye-byw J. Lemorc.
| My early home--by l.. J. Cbsdr ick
| 81 see thee sweetly smilcn-by ". Thorbocke.
| The mountsineer's rrturn-by Mrs. &. Z. Ely.
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