The mountain Democrat., 1864-03-26
wMVUNTHIN DEMOCRAT.
Reese River items.


We clip the following from the Rees'
River Reveille
WHrLAca UNION No. 2.-ShOuld any
One wish to satisfy himself of the per-
manency and inestimable wealth Of the
mines Of Reese River, he has but to pay
a visit 10 some Of the PTinCipal mines in
The immediate vicinity oftbe town. One
81 the largest and most promising lodes In
this district and one Of those we would
advise the skepticAl, II there are any such
TO examine Is the WhitIaeh Union No. z,
on the ridge dividing Austin from Mar
ihall Canon. The 1edgeis exceedingly
large for this locality, being ct the bottom
bf the shaft fourteen feet in thickness, with
we'll defined and regular castings. The
entire ledge however Is not ell metal!iler-
ous. but will average near two hundred
dollars per ton, while some of the veins
running through it will pay from six hun.
Hred to one thousand dollars per ton. In
exeavating the SHAFT to the depth of forty
feet large quantity Of ore was taken out,
a portion Of which has been crushed ex.
Derimentally ct the different mills pro.
ducing "a, 800. at clear profit Of about
$1,000, and much Of this was rock that
in careful mining would be separated from
the ore and thrown away. Some fifty
tons Of ore now lies on the surface at the
mouth of the shalt. II is OF "a very friable
nature aud easily mined. For size, posi-
ton and quality, this Claim cannot be
surpassed by any In the district, and All
hour passed in its examination is pleas.
anly and proftAbly spent
SxIrH AND MAKTTN. Quite movement
has taken place lately in the stocks of the
above named company, arising from re-
cent developments. Some Of the richest
ore known in metallurgy has been taken
out Of this minc and the promise Of its
continuance is very favorable. The loca.
ton comprises, twelve hundred feet and
wOrkmen are now engaged uncOvering
the ledge. and have thus exposed it for
near one hundred feet. The lode contains
some very pure black sulphurets Of silver
and presents a very beautiful appearance
One ton Of rock taken without selection.
being an entire section Of the ledge, pro.
duced 1897. Two shafts are sunk upon
the lead; one to the depth Of fifty feet aud
the other is about eighteen feet, both
showing the lode very favorably.
ScLAvoNIA. The Sclavonia is situated
In the foothills near Yankee Blade canon,
and presents 4 very favorable appearance.
II stands nearly perdendicular. with a
course due north and south. A shaft has
been sunk upon it to the depth of about
twelve feet, showing ledge over six feet
in width Of an excellent quality Of rock.
The location consists Of fourteen hundred
feet and is owned by John Ccntras aud
others nov at work developing their mine.
The shaft, windlaSs and cabin all give ev,
dence Of neatness, caro- and industry on
the part Of the owners. Preliminary pro.
ceedingS have been taken tow ards the in.
corporation Of the company.
LIGHTHOUSE LEDGE, ANADoR DISTRICT
Among the numerous claims that hav"
attracted so much attention OF late in the
noted AmadOr District the Lighthouse
needs . very prominent place. II is loca-
ted on Coral Hill near the old Hickory, and
presents very nearly the same appearance.
AUG beuke - S'A aHu IVA" 'ce1 !" uHl'A'
ness and constantly increasing in value a.
the work progresses An incline has
been sunk to the depth Of thirty. five feet,
and q contract is again let to continue to
the depth Of sixiy.tive feet. The indica-
tons Of eminent success are most favora
ble in this mine.
ACrocisAT Since work has been re-.
Sumed upon the AutOcrat SONS very fine
Developments have been made. The lode
is Increasing in width and appearance and
every thing indicates q permanent and
valuable mine.