Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1858-09-29

Me may have, from the drippings Of the
mountain side, In regard to this mine.
the indications warrant the conclusion
that the Spaniards rcapcd from this ariclI-
cr reward than from any other known
mine in the region Were it otherwise.
that indoIcnt race would scarcely have
sunk so wide shaft and attained 50
great depth with their limited facilities.
Prom the opening Of the Sulero. we
have q splendid view Of the Santa Rita
Nallcy-Fprcad out like an immense calico
countorpane OF richly tinted pattern, and
dotted IN here and thoro with small knots
lot mczquit and other trees, furnishing one
OF the finest grazing fields in the world.
"CattIo and sheep iattcn on the rich
gramma grass so abundant here, with no
expense save the cost of herders-the gra-
zing being good the year round.
"Itwill certainly be the policy and i'm
torest of our company to have these fine
pastures filled with lowing herds and docks
Of sheep and goats, at the earliest possible
opportunity as quite revenue might be
derived thcreirom.
surrounding this lovely vale are sun
my slopes, rugged cliffs, and towering
peaks most prominent among the latter
are the two principal peaks of Santa Rita
on the north. Easterly an unbrolcn
chain stretches away toward the Ch;rigag-
hui. The mountains of Santa Cruz, in
Sonora, break the southern horizon. while
looming up in the far west is the tower.
ing from of the Pic,cho de Babaouiyera.
whose lofty crescent catches the earliest
CLEAN of morning. and is crowded with
tie last fading glorics of evening.
"The lsvgarlro was opened hv tho SO,
nora conpany. Its entrance is horizontal
in direction. and from the cursory cNou-
nation given it. can only say it looks well
1--WE next visited the Oiero. mine of
great reputation among the Mcyicans
with n lode of greater width than either
of the others, but abandoned on account
of the Welding Of one of the sides, which
to the former proprietors was an lnsur-
mountable obstacle. With proper ap-
plances it can be made perfectly safe. and
will be easily worked. Its approach. how
ever, is quite difficult. The vein is vide.
bold and formal, the ore easily obtained
and apparently very rich.
"Dcscendng from this mine we noticed
a vein-stone cropping out, which will be
the subject for future examination.
"Thc Bustillo lies to the west of the
above mentioned mines. lower down. easy
of access, and NAV be reached by wagon
road from the Hacienda. It was opened
more recently than either of the others.
and has been mined only - or 80 feet.
There are now several feet Of water at
the bottom. We quenched our thirst with
refreshing draughts therelrom. and. uipLt
approaching, we were prevented from
the other mines in our jurisdiction.
but we have already seen enough to con-
vince us that abundant resources exist
here for the formation of large mining
c establishment.
at will require about ljO hands to pop-
uate the mines visited, and working
force of 80 menwill beconstantly demand
ed in the different occupations incident
to the reduction of ores at the Hacienda,
full force of 200 to $50 hands.
"The ores being entirely of argentirer,
Gus galens, can be treated simply 5y fire.
1--WE shall ut once prepare houses for
the reception of the main company, with
their stores, against their arrival.
"The near approach of the rainy season
us that no time must be lost.
We have already selected our timber. dug
out and walled an excellent spring-a bet
ter one does not exist between here and
The Riogrande-and are making the most