The Georgetown news., 1855-12-13
For tde Georgetown News.
VoLCANovILLE, Nov. 20, Is

enthusiastic gathering of the citizens of the
the place; such an one as could Only be
called forth by men burning to vindicate
the moral reputation of their town, assailed,
l am told, by the malignant pen of an anon
ymous scribler. The feeling pervading the
assembly was evidently of spontaneous
growth, and evinced a fixed determination
to place in their true light all sorts of mis-
representation, whether as regards mines or
morality. Resolutions were unanimously
passed denunciatory Of the correspondent
of the Union relative to the bull and bear
fight, and the scenes which subsequently
occurred.
The citizens of Volcanoyille have of late
regarded themselves as but too truly the
victims of the jealousy ofneighboring towns,
and this demonstration was adjudged a ne
cessary step towards future protection
From the few items which your correspon-
dent has availed himself of in conversations
with prominent citizens, he is induced to
draw the most fattering conclusions as to
the future prospects of this most thriving
village. AS one evidence of the increasing
moral tone, | am teld that a church is in
contemplation of erection, its site to be on
a gentle slope of ground to the rear of the
town and directly overlooking the Oregon.
The propriety of the location is at once ap-
parent; and l will here remark that large as
is the surrounding population, there exists
but one house of ill-repute, and that receives
nightly not more than forty or fifty visitors.
1t is gratifying, too, to behold the indus
trious habits so eminently Characteristic of
Volcanoville. In sauntering yesterday
through the streets, I certainly did not OBJ
serve more than twenty idle persons, and
when we take in consideration the size of
the place and the general confidence and
credit which happily exists, this number
must appear remarkably limited. At all
events no higher tribute could be paid to
the wisdom and forethought of our legisla-
tors in the enactment of the moral laws of
the last session.
Quartz mining is now the main feature
of Volcanoville; and on this, principally,
the most knowing ones are prepared to base
its future greatness. Other and more de-
tailed accounts have reached you of the
persevering enterprise of those noted opera
tors, Messrs. Nugues & Baker. A walk
through the present field of their operations
must doubtless convince the most skeptical
that their immense outlay of capital is des-
tined to speedy and rich remuneration
Their system of working the quartz-neces-
sarily eXtensive-is in some respects stri-
kingly original and whatever faults have
hitherto existed, time will ultimately rene
dy.
am further informed that arrangements
are being made for the construction of six
additional mills on principles altogether
novel. They will consist of Smiths rotary
engines of ninety horse power each, and cal
culated to run from fifty to sixty stampers;
Phillips patent metallic platina Coated
Much speculation is ahoat as to the result
of this tremendous experiment. If success
ful it will probably prove the dawn of
new era in quartz. There are now some
thing less than 300 employees engaged in
and about the mills; the major portion will
probably be installed in domicils of their
own before the commencement of the ensu-
ing year. Houses varying from cost of
s. to $500 are sprfnging up in every di-
rection, and -, though now but mere
suburb of Volcanoville, may ultimately re-
alize the byno means visionary ideas of its
founders.
Placer and hill mining items are interest
ing and abundant. Messrs. Boring & Co.,
of the Gophir tunnel have already struck
dirt averaging from $5 to $50 to the pan.
They are now negotiating with certain San
Francisco capitalists for the introduction of
Bdrter's famous mammoth drilling appara-
tus, so ably described by a late correspond
ent of the Alta As soon as these numer-
Gus experiments are in active operation,
Volcanoville will be ito use the slang phra-
seology of the day. some pumpkins of
town. But then, Messrs. Editors, the peo-
pie are not boasting, selfglorifying set,
and they rightly consider that that light is
purest and best which shines with its own,
not borrowed splendor.
L was much surprised and interested in
one OF my recent excursions to come upon
the Great Gaze, situated near the head of
Hunters Cnlch ten nileS n Z Of tho +o.,.,,