Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1865-01-31
THE T he; EVENING NC NEWS.


by the Challenge, and on the west by Ii
Michigan claim. The Confidence consist
of one hundred feet on the ledge, and tn
mine is worked through shaft which a
this time has attained depth of four hun
bred and fifty feet. The shaft is divide,
into two compartments, each three an,
one-half feet in the clear, and timberet
substantially with heavy planking. Tn
first work of drifting was commenced at
depth of two hundred and ten feet in tn,
shaft, and drifts were run both to the cas-
and west, and a fine ledge Of ore wa:
struck in each direction; at the east the
characteristic wall of black clay was cut
that appears TO attend the Comstock for
nation so closely. All the drifts in this
level are timbered with massive 14-inct
beams and close scantlings. Three gal
leries have been worked out in this level
and some fine ore was exhumed. At the
depth of three hundred and ten feet an.
other drift was run; but with no very
particular results, except the defining OF
the ledge. At depth of three hundred
and ninety feet, however, drift was run
to the east and the ledge was cut, and
found to be marvellously rich in silver
sulphuretS, and pitching to the east at q
sharp angle. From this level large
quantity Of pay ore was taken, and the
company determined to prospect the claim
thoroughly that promised so well. Ac-
eordingly the shaft was sunk to its
present depth, and drifts pushed east
and west, TO distance Of over hundred
feet. The west drift developed large
mass of ore, which will be taken out in
due season. The cas-; drift has cut a large
ledge, at least twenty-five feet in thick
ness, and literally sparkling with sulphur
re,s and native silver. At this point three
galleries have been worked, and from
present appearances the ledge will con-
tinue rs rich rs at the lower level. In
the center the ledge has been raised on q
distance of sixty feet to the opened level
above, the entire distance being through a
ledge Of silver bearing quartz. The gale
ries are timbered in the best manner, and
the entire work gives evidence of good
management, and is credit to Mr.. John
Nelson, the Superintendent. The hoist
ing works of the company consist Of a re-
verse engine of twenty-five horse power,
and boiler twenty-four feet in length,
and forty-two inches in diameter; the en-
CINE consumes one cord of wood per day,
and works smoothly. We are indebted
70 engineer Robert Moore for minute par
ticulars relative thereto. The building
over the mine is well constructed, and is
seyenty-6ye feet in length by thirty-Six in
width, with a carpenter shop, blacksmith
shop and office attached. About eighty
tons of ore are raised through their shaft,
which includes ore taken from the Burke
& Hamilton ground, and raised through
the Confidence shaft At this time about
twenty-four miners are engaged in taking
out ore, the richness of which has been
proved by the monthly dividends of 800
per share. We were courteously received
at the mine by the Secretary, Mr.. Samuel
Wyatt, who cordially gave us all informa-
ton in his power.
GOLD Hull MILIrARY.-At the regular
drill of Company A last night, it was very
gratifying to see the interest manifested,
and the determination with which they
have taken hold to obtain q uniform. y
committee has been appointed who have
reported favorably upon uniform, and on
next Monday evening it Is expected that
the money will be raised to forward for
the uniform Immediately. We understand
that arrangements have been made to pro-
cure sword for the Captain, '. z. VIII
bert, who has been untiring in his efforts
TO keep the Company together, and is de-
cidedly worthy of this token of respect
and remembrance donated by the members
Of his Company, for the faithful perfor-
nance of his arduous duties. There is
still room for more members in the Com
pany, and it is hoped that any who have
been members of the organization at any
time, will now come forward and help to
I'LL up the Company to its proper number.
Any who would like to join can do so by
applying to the Company next Monday
evening If members who have paid but
little attention to the drill could have been
there last night, and have seen with what
precision and perfect order they went
through with the eyoluuons and the man
uel of arms, they would certainly be on
hand and would not hesitate to devote
one evening of each week to the drill
The company meet regularly every Mon
day evening at seven o'clock, at Turner
Hall or old Theater.
BOARD OF FIRE DELEGATEs.-TheV ir-
ginia Board of Fire Delegates met last
evening, pursuant to adjournment, with
President Wilson in the chair, and quo
rum present. The Judiciary Committee
reported series of resolutions relative to
the investigation of Recorder Davenport's
books, and card from that gentleman
which was recently published in the sew
eral daily papers of Storey county. The
report of the Committee was unanimously
adopted, and the resolutions ordered pub
lshed in the several daily papers in the
county. Theodore A. Hale, delegate
from Young America Engine Co. No. 2,
rendered his resignation to the Board.
The same was accepted, and the thanks OF
the Board rendered to Mr.. Hale for the
efficient manner in which he had ever per-
formed his duties. Upon motion, the
Board adjourned until the next regular
meeting, or upon call from the President.
CHALLENGE MINE. We visited the
Challenge mine yesterday, and found a
large amount of work had been done
since our last visit. The shaft has been
sunk to a depth of -four hundred and
fifty feet, and drift run TO the west, cut
ting the ledge richer than above. Quite a
large body of water was struck IN this
drift and the further work of drifting
rendered impracticable, although the water
has at this time ceased to flow, and work
will soon be resumed. In the next level
above. drift has been run west distance
Of one hundred and fifteen feet, and the
ledge worked up a distance of about one
hundred feet and large quantity Of fine
ora- a~traefad At'tha extreme end of the