Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1865-01-07
THE EVENING NEWS,

COPPER DIscovERY.-Among the num-
Der OF Nevada's rich mineral deposits is
that Of copper ore, which will in future
time become staple concomitant to our
wealth and prosperity. Indications Of
copper have been found in various parts
of the State, but the only paying lode vet
proSpected is located about nine miles
north of Crystal Peak in Peayine District,
Washoe county. We had the pleasure of
conversing yesterday with Mr.. Sproul,
who IS just in from this district. He in
forms US that shaft has been sunk on the
ledge distance of forty feet, at which
depth is found ledge of copper about
four feet in width, and apparently endless
in extent. The ledge is running north
and south, and pitches TO the west. We
saw an average specimen Of the ore, which
was nearly all composed of copper, and
from seventy-four pounds of the ore there
has been melted forty five pounds of cop
per, in which it is supposed there is con-
siderable quantity of gold and silver, suf-
fclent beyond doubt to pay the expense
Of working the ore. Early in the Spring,
a company which has been formed will
prepare to erect extensive smelling works
at Crystal Peak for the reduction of the
ore into pigs, which will be sent, perhaps,
TO England for the extraction of the pre-
cious minerals which may be contained
therein. The necessary concomitants for
the successful working of the ore abound
at Crystal Peak, wood being abundant,
and to be procured at very moderate rates,
besides the coal which is to be had there
in almost any quantity, has been ascer-
tanned to answer admirably for the pur-
pose of smelling in furnaces. Who can
tell but in the course of few years this
discovery may bring into existence Sec
ond Copperopolis, with busy population
successfully engaged in delving for the
wealth among the copper lodS in Peavine.
PEAvISE DIsrRIcT.-This mining dis
trict, situated in Washoe county, has in
times past attracted considerable attention
from miners, but during the close of the
past depressing season of mining, work
almost ceased in that section. The miners.
however, are beginning TO gain somewhat
of their old energy and enthuSiaSm-and
during the coming spring mining will be
again conducted with all the prospects OF
speedy realization of the miners hopes
paving lodges.
CScHASGrHG.-The Pioneer coaches
continue 10 arrive and depart with their
accustomed promptneSS. This company
don't indulge in fits and starts of speed
one day making quick time, and the n ext
trip taking week to cross the Sierras, but
with all the regularity of clock-work the
Pioneer coaches make their regular time,
and always convey passengers through'on
time. Unless some extraordinary incident
occurs to prevent.
REcoRDER's COURT, NIRGGNIA.-The
following business was transacted before
Judge Davenport to-day: W. W. Block, |
arrested by officer Rider. on complaint and
warrant, was discharged. John Doe, ar
rested by officer Hiram, on two complaints, |
one for assault, the other for malicious |
mischief, on trial. Richard Roe, arrested |
BY officers GARRISON and Hiram, on COM !
plant and warrant, on trial.
AT this time but little work is being |
done at Chrystal Peak, in Washoe county,
but great expectations Is" are INDUCED
in BY residents for a coming season of
prosperity. But one mill is now running |
the Excelsior-which is daily turning !
out an excellent quantity of clear lumber, |
and it is being rapidly sold for building
purposes.
EXCELLENT ore is now being taken in
large quantities from the Challenge mine
in this town, and it may be safely put
down as one of the paving institutions of
the State.
The weather was uncomfortably cold !
last night, and the snow was whirled
through the air in a very lively manner.