The Idaho world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1864-1918, 1871-12-14
THE DAWN OF DAY.

1t is said that " the darkest hour is just be
fore the break of day." 1t seems Us though
this verifes itself in the affairs of Idaho City
and its quartz mining interests Within few
weeks we have had occasion to mention thu
commencement and successful operation of sew
eral of our hitherto well-thoughtof, but moi
until now well-tested, quartz lodges, and the re
suits thus far are certainly gratifying to those
directly interested as well as all good citizens
who take an interest in the welfare of Idaho
Territory, and Boise Basin especially. The
Keystone mine and mill, which was started but
short time ago, is already proving complete
success. The Gold Hill mine at Quartzburg is
in a fourishing condition, and the mill is at
present crushing quartz which pays exceed
ingly well, and of which there is a large guam
tity, sufficient to last for years, and we are of
the opinion that this mine, on an average, pays
better than many of greater pretensions in
other localities; and we hear of several similar
enterprises which will go into operation next
Spring, .and which will undoubtedly prove good.
The latest undertaking in quartz mining in our
immediate vicinity, is the resuscitation OF the
Gambrinus ledge, which paid exceedingly well
for quite while, but in consequence of some
Irregularities, work was suspended some years
ago, and the mine remained in that condition
until now A short time since Mr.. j. T. Ros-
eIbaum of New York city, (brother of our
former townsman, S. G. Rosenbaum, the owner
of the Gambrinus mine), came here for the
purpose of investigating the various quartz
lodges in our peighborhood, and to invest for
himself, and number of Eastern gentlemen
who are associated with him, provided he be-
came satisfied that a profitable investment
could be safely made; aud here we would state
that the gentlemen connected with Mr.. Rosen-
baum have shown their good judgment in Sc
lectipg him as their representative. We have
had in the past number of persons from the
East and elsewhere for the same purpose that
Mr.. Rosenbaum came, but none have pursued
the judicious and careful course which has
characterized his doings since be came among u.s.
Had others who came on similar mission
heretofore, evinced the same interest for those
in whose behalf they were acting, and had been
equally as thorough in their examination of the
various lodges that were presented for their
consideration, and had surrounded themselves
with the best and most practical mining talent
as Mr.. Rosenbaum has done, the reputation OF
our quartz mines would stand as they deserve
to stand, and rank among the best on the Pa
cific coast. Mr. Rosenbaum has shown excel |
lent discrimination in selecting the "Od Gam
brinus " as his field for operations. and although
we have many good lodges around US which |
would unquestionably prove very remunerative
If worked in practical, business-like manner,
as enterprises of this kind should be worked,
still the Gambrinus has proven itself to be
genuine gold mine, and notwithstanding the
large amount of bullion which it has already
yielded, amounting to more than quarter of
million of dollars, one run of less than three
months, netted over eighty-fve thousand dol
lars, clear of all expenses) with imperfect ma
chinery, and under unfavorable circumstances
we are confident that the real ledge. or lode,
has never been struck, and that it viii yet as
tonish those who are doubtful Of successful
quartz mining enterprises in Idaho. We learn
that work is to be commenced this week on
the ground, by sinking shafts, &c, under the
charge of Mr.. K. P. Plowman, one of our old,
experienced and earnest miners, who will soon
prove that the high opinion entertained of this
ledge, especially by those who have worked on
the premises, and are in position to Judge cor
rectly of Its gold-bearing qualities will be fully
verified. We wish the enterprise success, and
do not doubt that under the management of
Mr.. j. Z. Rosenbaum, who seems to under
stand thoroughly the cause of failures Of sim.
ar enterprises heretofore, which he will GER
,anly endeavor to avoid that success will be
obtained. We shall be glad to be able to 7
chronicle it in the WORLD.
COULDN'T SEE IT.-The Grand Jury re. i
emily in session at Boise City, were again b
'ored with the Lewis resignation matter, and G
he "ring.p having induced Judge Prickett to {
'ppeint Lewis Deputy Dist. Atty, old Fanctas Il
)0icio made, as we understand, labored effort q
0 induce the Grand Jury to find bill against !,
dr. Hawley; but that body couldn't see the