Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1860-11-03
NoRYu.oaRoLINA MINES.

Within very short time, perhaps within the last
two years, extraordinary impetus mas been gwen
to mining interests in North-Carohna. In the CEN
sus returns of 1850 the fifth schedule which was
devoted to the classification of industrial products
gave the results of one years labor in the gold
mines which were confined to two or three coun-
ties-Guilford Davidson and CabarTuS, perhaps
and the annual yield oil, the precious metal was
very insignificant item in the States product But
comparison of the returns therein given with the
reports of the present year would undoubtedly show
a wonderful increase of product in this branch OF
industry.
The increase in yield of gold, however, has been
in q great measure incidental result within the
past year or two. Many, if not all of the mines
which are now worked for COPPER exclusively were
formerly worked only for gold, and in some districts
all these mines were abandoned when auriierous de-
posts became scarce. 1t is said by those familiar
with the subject that ground becomes Improbable
for gold working as the presence OF copper
is Indicated There is, however, less of
the precious metal still found, sometimes in the
lower levels far below the point at which the mines
were given up as worthless. California, Australia
and Pixies Peak offered so much more that was
tempting TO the goldseckcr, that the comparatively
small returns from the North Carolina and Virginia
mines seemed very insignificant; besides with some
few exceptions the gold depoSitcS that were found
have bccn too trifinS TO induce the outlay Of sut
cicnt capital to make mining profitable.
ne want OF ClliIdl or INC part oil lIle
owners as we'll as the facility with which stock
panies were formed, and a large profit secured by
the SPECTATOR caused the transfer of the proper
ties now upon various stock boards. More en-
ergv was infused into the mining system and larger
explorations were boldly made, sometimes with en-
tremey satisfactory results. From one of these
mines hcre has been sold in this market during the
present year, nearly one hundred thousand dollars
worth of ore and, as is very clearly demonstrated
by the elaborate report Of the PreSident-jus issued
to the StOckholders-thc capacity of this mine is
only beginning 10 be developed. Whether it is
mere good fortune that has attended this particular
enterprise, whether the necessary explorations
have been conducted with more skill and prudence
than is common, does not matter; the facts-if we
to credit the rePort-are sufficiently encour-
aging.
1t would be very unreasonable TO say that similar
or equal results might not he obtained from other
mines in the same region. The mineral wealth Of
North Carolina may he Ovcr-eStimated, and it is
quite possible that the fatteIng prospects claimed
for some Of the properties may fail Of realization
But there has been an undoubtcd and continuous
product of copper silver and lcal during the past
year and it is not impossible that the results al
ready obtained are but the orcrunncrS and earnests
Of future products Among the more recent COM
pancS that have been formed there has usually been
provision made for adequate working capital, to
be retained, permanently in the treasury until the
mine is productive enough to pay its way. In
addition 10 this conservative feature, the managers
of several of the mines now in process of develop
mcnt have made an important improvement upon
the old Cornish system Of vertical shafts. The eX
cavationS by the modern plan, follow the tread of
the vein, and, instead of sending barren earth or
rocks to the surface, the miner is continually work
ing in ore ground, descending upon the vein from
the utCropping-B,timore american.
PRosPrCTS OF Mr.. DoyGLAs.-It is now quite
clear to the Intelligent observer of passing events
that Mr.. Douglas will receive electoral vote.
The lugubriouS tone of his domestic organ, the
Chicago Times in its appeals for to the adj
hercn,S of Breckenridge and Bell would alone salts
fv us that his hopes of carrying his own State are
faint indeed. Bat we have positive assurance from
intelligent sources that The Republican majority in
Illinois will he overwhelming. Prior to the October
elections the Republicans in that State anticipated
handsome victory; but the impetus given to the
cause in all the free States 10y the examples
set by Pennsylvania, OHIO, aud Indiana induces the
least San"une to anticipate minority Of fifteen
twenty thousand, and some 90 much higher in their
estimates.
In Missouri. where the star of Mr. Douglas was
at one time believed to be in the ascendant great
reaction has taken place; the Governor elect who.
while 4 candidate, played fas: and loose, but was
believed to hc his friend has taken sides with
Breckenridge and so completely ruined is his cause,
that he hrS determined TO turn his forces over TO
Bell and Everett But by this act OF despair he
blasts the momcntary hopes which the friends of
Brccknridge indngcG; and both wings of the De-
mocracy now inconinently abandon the State to the
Constitutional Union Ticket.
Bat in other parts Of the South Breckenridge has
steadily gained his opponents, and his friends
now, with some confidence, clum the whole South
except Missouri. We nevertheless adhere to the be-
lief that Bell and Everett will carry Tennessee
Kentucky and Mary land The latter may vote for
Breckenridge in consequence of a large Lincoln
vote, which mast bo taken principally from the
Union ticket; but this detection from Bel will be
offset ~ an equally large Democratic vote for Doug
las. Delaware it is believed. might be induced TO
vote for Lincoln, but the Republicans have neglect
cl to make the vigorous canvass which is necessary
to secure a first success.
There is now scarcely doubt that every Free
State will vote for Lincoln and Ilamn. Certainly
none with reference to any State east Of the Rocky
Mountains.-N. y Times
a HEART WORTH HAvNG--The Springfield
(AIass) Republican relates the following:
\ young printer, of this city, fell in love with
beautiful girl, who had the msio tune 10 be rich.
lie cSSayed to attract her attention, but who
heard Of pretty rich girl falling very deeply in
love with poor printer? Desparing, he started
for Caliiornia-that land Of refuge for broken for
times and wounded hearts This was in the wear