Weekly Calaveras chronicle. (Mokelumne Hill, Calaveras County, Cal.) 18??-1874, 1867-12-14
CALAVERAS CHRONICLE.
clTURDAl, DECEMBER II, 1867.

or.aqz.-The rock which Mitchell & Co.
f,n,ed from their lead near the Junction to
The French mill in Rich Gulch, netted them
ssyen dollars per ton-a very fattering pros
out near the surface. They are now engaged
u hauling lot of rock to Pnndle s Com
pany's mill in Chilli Gulch, which will prob
ably yield larger returns. The shaft sunk
On their claim, although but sixty feet in
depth, has developed solid, well defined
vein Of quartz. four feet in width, every
pound Of which will pay at the rate OF from
seven to ten dollars per ton. As the rock
increases in richness with the depth OF the
shaft, the labors of the company will un-
doubtedly be rewarded with one OF the cest
claims in this vicinity.
Staples Co., are progressing rapidly
with the erection OF their mill IN OLD klch
gIuIch. A large number Of hands are con-
,stantly employed, and the company expect
60 be able to commence crushing on the lst
Of January, should the weather continue
favorable. Staples & Co. are evincing very |
commemorate spirit of energy and persever-
ance, and we hope their efforts will be re-
Earded with success,
Alexander, Seavers & Co. are pounding"
out the precious metal as fast as the capacity |
Of a teii-stamp mill will permit. Their bank |
account exhibits the condition of their fnan-
cial affairs in very favorable light, and
,onclusively proves that quartz mining,
when properly conducted, is a remuneratiYe
business.
Wesson & Co., whose claim is located in
the same district, are obtaining encouraging
prospects. They are determined to thor
oughly develop their lead, and are sinking
shaft for that purpose. Bates & Co., in the |
same vicinity, are also busily employed in
prospecting a promising vein. There is no
abatement in the excitement in regard to |
quartz in this section of the county. Quite |
a number Of capitalists are at present in
town for the purpose Of inspecting the quartz
ledges III this vicinity, and as the intelligence
which they receive from those thoroughly
acquainted with the mineral resources of
vhis district, as well as the result of their in
yiivid1al investigations are extremely favora-
BE large amount of money will probably
bc invested here as soon as Spring opens.
As we can never develop our mineral wealth
without the aid of capital. we earnestly ad-
wise those ssho own claims to afford every
opportunity tc those who are willing to
assist Us.
WEATBER.-The weather during the week
las been as changeable as the hues of a
I'LL tha Of
woman and its different phases as evanescent
as an Indian treaty. We have had sunshine |
and shadow frost and heat. A portion of
the time the sky has been unclouded and the |
air as bland and balmy as it is in May Their,
perhaps, in two hours the rain would be
pouring down in torrents. Sometimes
person would feel comfortable in bladder
suit at others he would SILVER in spite of
III overcoat. Sunday and Monday the rain
sell necessarily and the wind blew perfect
surricane. Considerable damage was done
90 the fiu:ne. As the rain was q warm one,
Ghe snow liz the mountains melted rapidly
ander its influence, and the streams are much
swollen in consequence. The Sonora stage
Sast. With the exception of the late storm
she Winter has been unusually mild, and
most favorable TO agricultural pursuits. We
are informed that the crops are looking well
IN the valleys, and that there is every reason
10 believe that the coming harvests will be
abundant. ii this vicinity the grass is al
ready springing Up, and if the present warm
weather continues for q few days. feed viii
Dc excellent. The recent rains have furnished
an abundance of water for those whose claims
lie of the line OF the ditch and there viii be
4 corresponding increase in the productions
Of our miners.
New YEARS EVE BALL'-Our citizens, as
well as those who reside in the neighboring
towns, should not forget the ball to be given
by Eagle Hook & Ladder Company on New
Years Eve. The holidays are rapidly ap-
preaching, and as all should enjoy themselves
as much as possible on such occasions, we
advise them to attend the party to be given
by the Eagles" Dancing is the most
rational amusement we have in the mountain
towns, and every opportunity to indulge in
II should be improved. As the proceeds of
the ball will be devoted to the interests of the
Jul NANALtiiS1 lSeiSt, dSSiSI
them in every possible manner. The Hook
* Ladder Company are always promptly on
hand when their services are required, and
have, on a number of occasions, materially
assisted in saving the town from disastrous
confagrations. The music will be furnished
by the Mokelumne Hill String Band, suf-
fcient guarantee that it will be of the right
sort. We hope to see the hall crowded.
TEACHERS INsrITUTE.-We publish the
proceedings of the Teachers Institute recent
iy held in Murphys. We are informed by
those who attended, that very pleasant and
agreeable time was had. The Institute was
in session three days, the time being pri,c;-
pally occupied by lectures, ESSAYS and dis
cussions upon the branches of study in the
public schools. An essay upon The Theory
and practice of Teaching" by Miss Louttit,
of our town. is very highly spoken Of The
denunciatory resolutions in relation topriyate
schools, adopted by the Institute, are, IN our
opinion, harsh, unkind and entirely uncalled
for. The legitimate duties of those employ
ed to teach in the public schools, if properly
attended to, are arduous enough to keep
them constantly employed without interior
ence in matters beyond their jurisdiction.
APPoINTIENT.--J. Il. Wells, Esq, has
been appointed Deputy Clerk of this-county,
to succeed Hon. Isaac Aver. Mr.. Wells has
Tor some time occupied the responsible posi-
ton of County Superintendent. and dis
charged its duties most satisfactorily. He
Is young gentleman in every particular
emlnently qualified for the position he now
holds. No better appointment could have
been made.