Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1873-04-13

uaii mas our thanks for copy of the
government census report for 1870. 1t
Is one of the most elaborate and expen-
siye volumes ever issued by the United
States. An important and original
feature in it is tinted maps, showing the
extent of population and the percentage
of foreigners from the different European
countries by the degree of coloring. The
constitutional population of the United
States, (excluding Indians not taxed and
the inhabitants Of the Territories), upon
the list OF June, 1870, us finally deter
mined by the complete census, was
81, 1851. The total population of the
territory under United States jurisdiction
is not aggregated in the volume, or if it
is we have not been able to find the
page, but it must now be about 40, OCO.-
QUO. The positive increase in the Or
gained States between 1860 and 1870
was 6,93l,S97, gain of 22.22 per cent
ST.. VINcENT's PAHTY.-We invite at
teniion TO the bali in aid of St. vincent's
Hospital, to be given at Armory Hall
tomorrow night. We hope the public
will accoid generous and liberal pat
ronage to what we confidently assure
them VIII be one of the most attractive
parties OF the season. We think it
scarcely necessary to commend the
object for which this ball is gwen. ST.
Vincent's Hospital has already proved
its value to the community, and it would
reflect the greatest discredit on the
large-hearted charity of Phoebe if our
citizens permitted this noble institution
to fan through the lack of the little help
that would now txtricate it from its diff
culties.
Our GYPSUM DErosIIs. The gypsum
deposits of Lincoln county may prove OF
great value, after all, as q vine fertilizer.
We have spoken before of the adaptable
ity of the Muddy Valley lands to grape
culture, the soil and climate being the
same as the grape raisers Of Washington
county, Utah, have, whose success in
vine culture has not been surpassed
The gypsum deposits are down in that
section. Burnt gypsum is pronounced
the best fertilizer for brape vines known,
and it is also sal the grapes where it is
used are frser from disease. The Muddy
Valley settlers may be advantaged in flu
ture bysremembering this.
SPRING MOUNTAIN TUNNEL. - Work
still continues to be pushed on the shaft
which is being sunk below the dump, for
the purpose of further prospecting the
first ledge, or Ledge No. /. This shaft
is now down l12 feet. A drift has been
started vest from the bottom to cut the
ledge, rad 1t is expected it will reach the
ledge in about 20 feet more. II has al
ready been driven about 25 feet through
very favorable ground, and it is believed
that within ten days it will reach the
ledge and develop a fine body of ore.
The MAKkR.-The splendidly drafted
maps and diagrams which have, from
time to time, been exhibited in the Dis
triet courtroom, since the trial OF the
Raymond-Hermes case were executed
by Mr., Wescoatt, of this city, the Min
eral Surveyor and Mining Engineer. His
proficiency in his profession has given
him reputation throughout the mining
regions. His office, on upper Meadow
Valley street, is filled with beautiful aud
interesting specimens of his skill as
map-maker and draughtsman.
NELLIE You're, the infant daughter Of
Mr.. c. N. Young, aged three months,
died yesterday morning 1t was an
only and first born child. The parents
recently arrived here from Idaho Terri
tory. The sympathy of all acquainted
with their sad bereavement is with them.
We have heard it said that "spotted fe-
yer " was the cause of the child's death.
BRrrroL FURNACE IN OPERATION The
Bristol furnace was put in operation yes
terday smelling ores from the National
lode. There are large quantities of ore
and coal at hand, and no reason is
known why there should be any inter
ruption in its operation for many weeks.
We await results with great interest.
A PHoToaRAPH OF PIocHE. - John
Banks, an artist of merit, yesterday took
a splendid negative OF Phoebe from the
high eminence overlooking the city on
the northeast. 1t is his intention to have
some fine photographs executed, 10
inches by II, which will be offered for
sale. -.-...
We yesterday heard a p,ain-spoken