The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1869-03-25
COURIER JOB DEPARTMENT. COMPLET
Correspondence.
Georgetown, Colorado,
March 4, 1869. {

Dear Sir: Since
my last to you I have changed loca-
tiops, and now am rusticating on the
head d-waters of Clear Greek, about
six miles above Georgetown. Scarce
| ly a mile up the mountain side is tho
timber line, from which fact you may
Judge that our altitude isby no means
depressed. Georgetown and vicinity
is purely mining district, although
the mines are not as thoroughly de-
veloped as those of Central City and
surroundings, yet they bid fair to
surpass them in wealth and exten-
siveness. The mines of Georgetown
are silver, while those of Central are
gold bearing. Those in this locality
assay from $50 to $4,000 per tom
Owing to the limited facilities OF treat
ing the ores, material which yields
less that 1925 per ton is rendered val
ueless, costing from eighty to one
hundred dollars per ton for tne pro-
cess, but, when competition and ad-
ditlonal scientific discoveries will en-
able the treatment to be given Tor
$50 per ton with profit TO the manu-
facturer, there is no locality in Colo
rado will surpass the production OF
the precious metals OF this REGION
When companies of sufficient wealth
can be formed, tunneling is resorted
to-, and almost invariably pays II
heavy dividend on Investments
Ores from the "TcrribIc" have paid
as high as 5000 clear OF all expenses,
after shipping to Newark, n. j., u
distance of~over two thousand miles.
Georgetown has about three thou
sand of population, and the con-
slant tap OF the carpenters hammer
which greets ones ear within Its cor
poration, practically announceitspres-
cnt growth and prosperity. By the
decision OF the ballot box ut the last
election, the county seat OF Clear
Greek County has been awaried 1t,
and now preparations are being made
to erect the county buildings, Which
along with it's natural advantages,
have enhanced the value OF property
considerably. Should the railroad IN
contemplation up the Clear Greek
bottom be completed this coming sea
son, this region in She Development
of its mineral productions, viii aston
ish those were convcrSant with geo.
graphical locations NJ the tlme when
Mitchell blurred she representation
of one OF the richest portions of this
vast territory, and called it the Great
American Desert!
This is inauguration day, and its
advent reminds one that the last act
in the political drama with Andrew,
" The Accidental, as chief, has been
performed, and as regards the chief
has most etfectually played oHt -
Let all unite in one grand 1e De0m
for the terminus of an adminlstra-
tion fraught with infamy and treach-
cry. and the initiation OF one promis-
ing an absolute reform, with accurse
and in harmony with those
principles which have placed 1t IN
power. Now we may expect thor
ough cleansing OF the Auge.n Stable,
an adjustment of those combina-
tions termed Rings, which have had
SO much encouragement from A. j.,
the invited retirement Of those who
have bartered principle for pelf, the
reinstatement of those who have
been sacrificed because of their de-
votion to the peoples will, the full
and complete liquidation OF debt in
CURED by the nation, and the dawn
Of period fraught with peace, pros
perity and protection to all.
We have had some stirring local
items here since my last: A young
man by the name of Doolan, rustl-
eating with u nymph da pace, had
misunderstanding with one Hender-
son, which resulted in the latter pla-
cling the former hors du combat, with
leadeI missile penetrating his skull,
who, after survivingabout two weeks,
took passage with Charon.
A few days after, one Mcguire clos
cd his career in like manner.
These billls upon society have be-
come such nuisance that when one
meets tragical fate it creates no
compassion or sympathy with law
abiding citizens.
Since the above shooting atfrays
have taken place, the citizens OF
Georgetown have begun to realize to
where they were drifting, and as
first step, tanglef foot being the prima-
ry cause. an embargo has been placed
on vending the aforesaid tanglc-toot
on Sunday, and other reforms have
been made tending to the good order
of society.
see by the COURIER that your
municipal nominations have been
made, and that onr friend L. Brady
has been nominated rs ward Trustee.
Your manly and consistent defence
of friend Pat. against the croakers
whose only fault to him is his deyo-
ton to principle regardless OF cohse-
qucnccs, should meet the appreciation
of all who appreciate industry and q
s1rict attention to one'sown business,
two qualities which are possessed by
him in an eminent degree.
With many thanks Tor the prompt
reception OF your valuable journal,
and kind wishes without number for
your journalistic success as well as
your personal health and happiness,
| am Yours, &c,
"GUILLELMUS."
Coon TuINgs.-One of the Wash