New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-05-09
Colorado Gold Mines.
TO III, Editor Of The n. Y. Tribune.

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| SIR: Having been in your city only few
DAYS have Observed with surprise disposition on the
part Of some fmy brethren Of the press TO cast odum
on Of the richest portions Of the American continent
in gold silver and other do not suppose that tho
editors Of those journals who have been mos, sarcastic
in their remarks upon this region desire to detract from
the large importatons Of the precious metal into this
city. which different pursued by them wonld
tend TO inaugnrate but that evident aim the
rash and unhealthy procedure Of certain parties rushing
Colorado property into market the value OF which for
mining IS unknown. and therefore very questionable
If tile latter be the object Of the gentlemen who are
firing through their daily organs at Colorado. Ger.
tainly appreciate their motives, but most empbatcany
demur to their mode OF action. Instead Of sencing
tho bogus operators OF which admit there in
the markc). and putting tho unwary capitalist on bis
guard the pursued by the press Is calculated to
put present quicus oil operations In gold mining
which require capital Ito bring the metal oct, thereby
iD1ictng an injury on themselves and the whole
country.
Every candid mind win admit that no impcdnont
should, under the present urgent necessities Of the
country for gold be placed In the way OF realizing the
largest possible products Of this much needed article
and think that the being pursued by portion
on tDe rcss calculneu 10 AT lchtL dcidy the Osccu
ton Of one Of the most vital intcrests u nation
GOLD xINISG-although IL seriously dopTeciate
q country whose vast mineral riches will long bnst
0pen 10 the vision Of Eastern editors In stronger
light than in any part of the world yet developed.
1t may be that an enthusiastic touch inepircs my
pen but my excuse for such assertions lies In thorough
practical knowledge Of the country Of which write.
and an unlimited sway Of observation in the mining
regions of Colorado dnoo April 1850 in the publication
Of ono Of the leading journals OF tho Territory which
position 1t will DO admitted has given me additional o.
Prtsnity to investigate its resources. q
j have no objections TO seeing such Lumbugs as
Colorado Jevett handled by the editor Of jousnh as
IN Individual. but for Gods sake do not identify him
WITH Colorado mining interests IN phieh he dos not ou
Jooo although no has expended more gas than would
innate an the balloons in Chrstendon and said gns he's
worked an injury rnthcr than anything else 10 our
country Parties have actually visited Colorado 10 Gee
bis mining property but have found none belonging 20
him. and have left Disguised with linn AZ a bumbur
Therefore lot not Colorado be appended 10 lie name Of
hxmbH9.
WhatC Colorado wants Is capital invested in machinery
to work out her mineral which can prove 10
any sane man are abundant especially in gold. he.
member working men, without capital, are the parties
developing that country and with the aid Of capital and
labor fears need be entertained Of the payment OF
our war -debt in bullion.
We do not iced fancy stocks at the brokers board for