Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1872-09-06

COLUMBUS Destructive learn from
Mr.. A.. II. Berlin, an old resident OF
Gold Hill, who Is just In from Column
bus District, In Esmeralda county. that
the mining prospects IN that district
were never brighter than at present.
Ben Hazeltine's mill at Columbus Is
running steadily, crushing ore from
the Holmes NINE, which averages $45
per ton. This mine Is situated eight
miles north Of Columbus and has a
ledge Is feet wide and unknown ex-
tent, being as yet but partially pros
pected. The company are making ar
own near the mine In a very short
time, which will be so situated that
the ore can be run from the tunnel and
dumped directly into the mill, saving
all cost Of transportation. Hazeltine
and Sweetapple have shipped during
the past Summer to San Francisco
one thousand tons Of borate Of lime
which brings in that market $l25 per
ton, paying a handsome profit. Tho
borate Ia used In the manufacture of
borax, n Of our most valuable min
erals. Mr.. Berlin brought with him a
fine crystalized specimen Of what Ia
supposed to DO native borax In almost
a pure state, should such prove to be
the case with the immense amount Of
mineral obtainable at a comparatively
slight cost, the discovery would be al
most invaluable. This discovery Is
near the salt beds, II miles north OF
Columbus. These beds are Of the pur-
est quality. IN analysis showing 81 per
cent. Of salt, almost the pure article
without any refinement whatever.
They are inexhaustible, and If properly
worked would alone supply the mar
ket of Nevada. Mr.. Berlin starts back
again tomorrow, feeling fully satisfied
that though they may have to wait the
building of railroad extension through
that portion of the State. the develop
ment Of their rich resources IS only a
matter Of time.
Fox COUNTY ASSESSOR. - Thomas
Gracey respectfully announces himself
by card in our advertising columns to-
day, as a candidate for the office OF
Assessor Of Storey county, subject to
the decision Of the Storey County Re-
publican Convention. For prompt
ness, efficiency and correctness, Mr..
Gracey cannot well be excelled for the
position, having had great experience
In its duties.
Target EyCuRsIoS,-The National
Guard, Virginia, will have their grand
target shooting excursion tomorrow,
near the first railroad tunnel between
here and Virginia. There are several
capital shots in that company and tho
target will be made to look like the
summit Of a pepper-box before they
get through with it.
SECOND WARD CIuB.-Everybody Is
invited to attend the meeting Of the
Gold Hill Second Ward Grant and
Wilson Club this evening, at Lincoln
Hose Company House. Colonel X. II.
Taylor and Judge D. .. Adkison Will
address the meeting. Rally, boys,
rally.
PosTPoNED.-As will be seen by due
notice in our advertising columns, the
regular meeting Of the Gold Hill First
Ward Republican Club will not take
place this evening, 1t being postponed
till tomorrow evening. Senator j. w.
Nye will be present and address the
meeting.
ANNUAL MERTISo.-The first annual
meeting OF the stockholders Of the
Cook s Geycr Mining Company. for
the election of Trustees, etc. Will be
held ut their office in San Francisco
Sept. 23d. See official notice In u
advertising columns to-day.