The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1843-06-05
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T WOULD now ask the attention Of capitalists TO
i these Copper Mines, rich in ore, yielding from 40
TO &C per cent OF copper, which, by q single process
Of smelling, is 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 Ia Motto Mining Company" Situated near
the junction Of Jacks Fork and the Current river
within half mile OF either stream, and near water
power for all manu- featuring purposes, aud under
sunny cline, in the vicinity Of agriculture al lands
equal 10 the best 10 Missouri surrounded by hills
bearing nexbausble forests, and rising to mountains
whe zee flow pure and never-iang springs, forming
navip alton six months in the yesr,-Nature, with
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 a disposition of portion, (by sale or other
wise) liberal terms, by which to enlist the agency
Of capitalists, and make il productive.
Miners may obtain mining lots, by application TO
s. Chiffon, al the mines.
| Commune atons addressed 10 me at Washington,
J. EPEs COwAN.
p S. The above described mines, since the year
1887 have been held, IN measure, unproductisc by
] conflicting claims. first located confirmed Spanish
grants on them, which James Wh,eomb, then Com
! missioner, decided were not confirmed. then ac-
quired title under Mr.. James Thompson, who held
by floating pre-emptop right when " Joseph Slater,
the agent and tool Of extensive company, proved
a pre- emp,ion BY Josias Bergman, one OF SAID com
pany both Of whom, base villains convicted, Ny
the facts, Of bribery and perjury, on which alone
| was based their fraudulent claim Again my clam
was set at naught by Whitcomb, who success
fuI in the vile attempt se an investigation Of the
right Of title, until he went out OF Office since
| which time, and change OF Commissioners, an IN
vestigation was had and my titles confirmed. See
r-por, Of Colonel r. J. Alien, register Of the land
Office and the decision Of the Hon. MIR. Blake, Com
| missioner OF the General Land Office, as published
in the Globe November 7th, 1872 also, decision Of
| the Hon. MIR. Forward, Secretary Of the Treasury,
| confirming the COMMISSIONER decision.
J EPEs CowAN.
| Conformation Of The Copper Ninc On CwreM rir,G 10
| j. Epes Coran
| TREASURY DsrArwySr,
! February %, ls43.
SIN: / return herewith, the papers in relation TO
the conflicting claims Of Joseph Slater and }. n. Cow
| an assignee OF James Thompson, 10 the northeast
quarter of section &c, township ~ north, range
| west | concur with you in the opinions expressed
in YOUR letter " the 18th September 1912 IN rela-
ton the conflicting claims in this case, addressed
| TO the register and receiver at Jackson, Missouri
| and my decision is in accordance herewith.
\ Very respectfully,
| W. FORWARD,
| Secretary Of the Treasury
| THowAs II. Busr, Esq,
Commissioner Of the General Land Office.
| march 3l-law6w