The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1862-01-14
Correspondence Of the Chicago Tdbuns
FBOM NEVADA. 90.
Its Gold, Silver and Other Resources.
VIRGINIA CITY, Nevada Territory, I
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VIRGINIA CITY, Nevada Territory,
November 20, 1851.
People hear of and talk about Washos -
being country rich in mineral deposits. But
very few think Of tho extent of country over
which these mineral deposits extend. In speak
ing Of Washoe, they only associate with the
name few square miles OF rough, mountain.
GUS country, little thinking they extend over
large portion Of Nevada Territory.
1t is true, this portion Of the country, or
mining region, has been longer known, and
the mines better developed than others. Here,
in the District of Virginia, are some dozens Of
mines opened, and return handsome income
to their owners; and there are hundreds OF
others inviting the enterprise and capital to
develop them; and when once opened, they,
too. will be n source Of wealth that will richly
reward the industry and enterprise that dc.
ve,op them.
There is the district Of Silver City which
compromises some as rich mines rs the Terri.
tory sffords-situst0d about five miles south
of Virginia. Silver City, the centre Of this
district, is fourishing town Of about one
thousand inhabitants. Between Virginia and
Silver City lies the thrifty town and rich mi.
ming district Of Gold Hill. Here is directed
thousands Of dollars OF the capital brought in
to the territory; the mines being mostly Of
gold quartz, more quickly reward any iovcst.
ment.
Down the side of the mountain 10 the east
Of us four or five miles, is Flowcry Mining Dis
trict, and here, as we'll as in the other dis
tricts already mentioned, are q number OF
steam quartz mills. Tho greatest drawback
to mills in these districts is the scarcity Of
wood which has to be brought by teams q
distance Of ten or twelve miles. Yet, unlike
tho history of quartz milling in California, .
man has but to erect good mill, and be real.
ICES speedy fortune. Carson river, few
miles farther to the east, furnishes splendid
water power, which is appreciated, and is to
be fully improved. Every foot of ground
along the river has been claimed as mill sites,
and there are now in operation aud being
erected about fifty water mills.
Dayton formerly Chinatown) is situated
on tho river, ard is bound to be a fine town
from the fact Of its being the centre around
which water mills are being erected. The
citizens of Dayton labored hard to induce the
Legi, lature to locate the capital of the terrific.
~ at that point; but Carson City had the
preference, aud believe that it is perma-
nen,ly located there.
About twenty miles southeast Of Virginia
is the district of Palmyra, claimed by those
interested there. to be rich mining district,
aud here, within few weeks, have been dis.
covered extensive deposits Of coal, which will
be Of great value.
About one hundred miles to tie southeast
il Esmsralda. This, as a mining region, is
fast becoming one of note, and fourishng
towcs are springng Up within thu neighbor-
hood of the best mines The largest town 10
Il at region is the town OF Aurora.
Humboldt, about one hundred and fifty
miles northeast from here, the knowing ones
begin TO look upon as another rich district,
aud the name Of Humboldt is now associated
with rich strkcs and immense fortunes. But
tho distance which all machinery and provis-
ions have to be transport iss great draw
back upon that country.
Some twenty miles northwest is the Red
Bluff mining district, where there are some
very rich mines, and having the advantage Of
excellent water power, on the Truckee river,
it is destined to be Of some importance.
Galeua, fifteen miles west OF here, already
! boasts number Of mills, and thriving vii
| lage. One hundred quartz mills are in ops.
ration or being erected, and Of the amount Of
bullion that is daily turned out, will not
risk conjecture. So much for the mineral
resources of Nevads.
You will notice have made Virginia the
ntre of all this extensive mining country,
and so may it well be, it being tho metroPo.
lis and the highest city or town in tho Terri.
tory. 1t is said Virginia is the largest city
Of its altitude with one exceptiou) in the
known world, and it now boasts all the i'm
provements Of modern cities. During the
summer past Improvements have been pro-
crossing rapidly, and think there is not an.
other inland town in America Chicago, per-
haps, excepted, aud that has the advantage Of
being an iuland port,) that has sprung as rap
idly into Importance as Virginia. The first
Territorial Legislature which has been in ses-
sion at Carson City fer the last sixty days, ad.
journs to day. What laws they have enacted
for the benefit Of the Territory it is at pres
ent hard to tell, but that they have not been
idle We know.
/ learn that Governor Nyc has been suffer
ing for several days past from a severe attack
Of rheumatism. For the last day or two he
has been confined to his bed, scarcely able to
move. He continues, however, to examine
the numerous bills now coming tefore him for
his signature with great care, and to discharge
his other official duties, notwithstanding bis
painful malady. BERT.