The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1843-06-15
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CuRRENT-RIvER COPPER MINES.

SHANNON COUNTY, MISSOURI.
I WOULD now ask the attention Of capitalists to
these Copper Mines, rich in ore, yielding from 40
TO 66 per cent of copper which by single process
OF smeltlnaUs equal 10 the South American refined
pig--so pronounced by Messrs McKim & Co, of Bal
timore, to whom several shipments made BY the
" Mine la Mote Mining COMPANY" Situated near
the junction of Jacks Fork and the Current river,
within hsll mile Of either stream, and near water.
power for all manufacturing purposes, and under
| susny cline, in the vicinity Of agricuui al lands
equal 20 the best in Missouri; surrounded by hills
bearing inexhaustible forests, and rising to mountains
wherce flow pure and neyer-failing springs, forming
navigation six months IN the year,-Naurc, with "A
proiuse 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 aud profitable investment OF capital Will
propose disposition of portion (by sale other
wise) liberal terms, by which 10 enlist the agency
Of capitalists, aud make Il productive.
! Miners may obtain mining lots, by application 10
/ s Chiffon, at the mines.
! Communication addressed TO me at Washington
/ ID. C., will receive my attention
J EPES COwAN.
p. s. The above described mines since the year
/ 1887, have been held, in a measure unproductvo by
/ conflicting claims irst located confirmed Spanish
! grants on them, which James Wbitcomb then Com
missioner, decided were not confirmed. then
| quired title under Mr. James Thompson who held
by floating pre-empton right; when " Joseph Slater,
| vs.
a pre- emption by Josias Bergman, one Of SAID com
pany both Of whom, base villains convicted, by
the facts, OF bribery and perjury, on which alone
was based their fraudulent calm.n Again my clam
was let at naught by Nhitcomb, who was success
fu in the vile attempt to sthe an investigation of the
! right Of title, until he went out OF Office since
| which time, aud change OF Commissioners, aD in
yestigation had and my titles confirmed. See
report OF Colonel r. J. Allen, register OF the land
! Office and the decision Of the Hon Mr.. Blake Com
missioner OF the Genefal Land Office, as published
in the Globe November 7th, is42l also decision OF
the Hon. Mr.. Forward, Secretary Of the Treasury,
confirming the COMMISSIONER decision.
J EPES CoWAN.
Confirmation Of the Copper Mines Current rirec 10
J. Epss Conan.
TRrAsuRr DrrATsIsr,
February %, lS43.
Sin | return, herewith, the papers ~ relation IN
the conflicting claims Of Joseph Slater and J. h. Cow
an, assignee Of James Thompson, TO the northeast
quarter Of section 36, township 20 north range
west / with you in the opinions expressed
in your letter Of the 18th September, 1912 ~ rela
lion the conflicting claims IN this case address e1
to the register and receiver at Jackson, Missouri;
and my decision is IN accordance herewith.
Very respectfully,
w FORWARD,
Secretary Of the Treasury.
Thomas II. BLAZE, ESQ.,
Commissioner Of the General Land Office
march 3l--lawbw
NEW MUSIC.
lust received the following pieces Of New Music
j at the old established Store, two doors east Of
l2th street, fennsylvanue avenue, w. FISCHER.
Yes, will share with thee my love-byw. J. Lemore.
My early home-by L. J. Chsdeick
II see thee sweetly smilon-by N. Thorbecke
s....s -. NJ.