Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1872-12-15
LOCAL MINING REVIEW.


Al tne mining matters OF PlOche.
Through the indomitable perseverance
displayed by the laboring miner of this
district, some marvellous developments
have been made. Men have not been
discouraged because there was general
depression il mining stocks, the Ray
mond Il Ely going to rs, and other
mines in proportion. They have shown
no lack OF courage, but have toiled day
by day, whereby many have been richly
rewarded for their labors. To the poor
man prospecting is very expensive, but
the merchants Of our camp have been
indulgent to the miner, and in almost
every case they have received all due
them, with good interest. On Thursday
last the Charter Oak mine, one of the
early locations of Ely District, recorded
February 4th, 1870, made one of the
richest strikes that has been made in the
camp for long time vein five feet in
width that assays 81 ,450 to the ton. The
Excelsior is constantly hosting ore, and
is keeping one mill running night and
day. The Sunbeam is showing vein 3
feet in width, assaying at an average
of 81 $50 TO the ton. The Portland and
many other mines too numerous to men
ton, have their dumps loaded with first
class ore, awaiting their turn for crush
ing With such prospects, can the world
say that Phoebe does not hold the palm?
The shipments of bullion for the week
were, S152,S12.6S.
CHARTER OAK.-Steadily working on
this mine, and at the depth of 100 feet
has resulted in most glorious victory
both for the owners and the future well
fare of Phoebe. Some time since, in our
review, we gave q full description of this
mine, predicting that from the general
appearance Of the mine, at the depth of
81 feet, that developments of extraordi-
nary character would be presented before
many days. Thursday last body of ore
was struck 5 feet in width. Assays were
Immediately made and the result showed
81, 800 and L. 5090 to the ton. Eight
tons of ore have been hoisted to the
dump. Mr.. Lees, the Foreman, was so
jubilant over his success that he hoisted
the entire tons with waste in two shifts.
Sinking continues. The shaft runs down
ut an angle Of about 80 degrees. The
ledge was followed from the top down.
1t now dips little to the westward The
mine was incorporated in San Francisco
some time ago. Mr.. j. B. Low being
made Superintendent is using his best
endeavors, and will most probably meet
with success.
WIDE WEsT.-This mine has not been
brought into notice until of late. 1t will
be remembered that we gave description
OF the peculiar character of rock that
came from the ledge and the rich bearing
1t had. Several of our leading mining
men have taken samples from the mine
and pronounce it good prospect. A
wealthy company has been formed in
San Francisco, proposing to incorporate
the mine with capital stock of $3,OOO,-
OOO. Papers are now being made out,
and the probabilities are that before
many months pass Panaca Flat will be
saluted by the whistle from hosting
works on the Wide West.
BowERY.-It is we'll worth walk to
any one that will go and view the works
OF the Bowery, and the general manner
in which the mine is being developed.
MIR. A. j. Blair, the Superintendent,
shows that he has perfect conception of
mining by his work. His time is con-
stantly employed looking after the well
fare of the institution; he keeps ham
mering away and the prospects begin to
look favorable. His genial manner and
steady habits cannot help but meet with
decided success. .
PIocHE PHENIx.-The working shaft
of this mine has reached a depth of 10
feet. The hosting works are nearly
completed and will be ready to start up
this week. Work has progressed as well
as could be expected-the depth being
great making hosting difficult. In the
old works fine ore is being steadily hoist
ed. The ledge is large and well defined.
MIR. Hardy, the Superintendent, expects
to have 100 tons of ore milled this
month, from which good results are ex-
pected ..t.,
ToBLER MINE.--The location of this
mine was made in the early part of
1870. and the work is being
pushed rapidly ahead. 1t is stu
ated directly under the "Ivanhoe, and
is owned and worked by Messrs. Caval-
lier, White and Tobler. The shaft is
down some so feet with a good ledge,
several tons of ore have been placed on
the dump and the probability is that
the coming week will show a rich body
OF ore. ~
T AMERICAN FLAG.--The depth of this
mine is 400 feet. A contract was let n
short time ago to sink 100 feet, and
about "a feet have been sunk. From the
4th level contracts were let to run drifts
east and west, one for 100 feet and the
other for 200 feet. About 80 feet has
been finished ON each drift. There is
some good ore in sight, which will be
hoisted shortly. ,Fi
SUNBEAM.-Still progressing with the
work on this mine, and most favorable
results are the consequence. Three feet
OF ore now in sight, with assays of 81, $50
to the ton. Mr.. Caldwell, the Superin-
tendendent, feels gratified at his immense
success, dwill keep constantly hosting
pay rock for some time to come. qms1
EXCELSIOR. This great mine still keeps
improving The east Wine shows