Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1873-02-09

The great snow fall since our last, to.
gether with the horse disease, has greatly
retarded the operations Of some compa-
MES, but not resulted in suspension of
work by any. Hauling facilities, mad
equate in consequence of the epizootic
before the late storms, are now almost
beyond the reach of some companies; ore
is accumulating at many dumps to such
an extent as to greatly embarrass hosting
work. The Raymond & Ely ore houses
will be full and overlooking in day or
two, if new means of shipment are not at
once provided; and, should that point
be reached, hosting will have to be tenn
porarily suspended. But this embarrass-
ment cannot last long; the horses and
mules affected are rapidly recovering the
snow is melting fast, and the skies indi-
cate that spell of settled weather is Mt
hand.
We have heard of several promising
discoveries having been made between
here and Highland, in the last few days;
and some of the old locations in that di-
rsetlon are developing Unexpectedly we'll
Among these our attention has been par
hcularly directed to the "Star of the
Union, from which considerable ore will
soon be sent to both tho new mill at
highland and the Floral mill here.
There is no doubt that the field of pro-
liable mining operations is soon to be
vastly extended. 1t is quite probable
that the increase of bullion production
of the Phoebe mines will this year as far
exceed last, as the last year exceeded the
preceding one.
And of all the encouraging aspects of
the times, we consider the organization
OF working companies Of prospectors the
most deserving of notice. Having
proper appreciation of the increased val
uation which must be given mining prop
erty by the Inauguration of rail commu-
nication--a period not far distant-many
are combining their means, on the coop
erative principle, some working for wages
while others prospect and develop, to
become claim owners. We advise all
unengaged to seek admission into one of
these companies. Where else is there as
good known field for prospecting en-
ierprse as this, in which new lodges are
being almost daily disclosed, where i'm.
mense developing capital is already con-
celntrated, and to connect which with the
cities of the East and West two railroads
are being constructed? There is no
uouot that many who are struggling to-
gay with no capital but their muscle will
pe the mining capitalists of the future,
ana they deserve and should be extended
every encouragement in their honest
efforts to extend the silver-producing
area.
But the most important event in the
inning events of the week is the starting
up OF the magnificent new mill in the
northern suburbs of town. Yesterday
",ternoon steam was raised, twenty
Stamps put in operation, and the first ton
vi ore was crushed. Everything moved
VIII. WIN the regularity and precision of
eloek-work. A large number were pres
ent, and none were louder in their COM
pliments and expressions of satisfaction
over the practical working, and the neat
ana elegant finish of the establishment,
s elah old, experienced mill men. An
..tta ; description is impracticable in
'n,s review; but we shall lay our obser-
va'lons before the public during the
nh, Inc stages are again running and de-
parting with regularity, and the vast ac-
foundations of bullion of the last ten
IIays are beginning to move out--not,
noweVer, in large quantities, as the stage
ibo olpi are not yet in condition to
naul heavy loads. About $4,000 in
'a'us was shipped during the week.
MARION.
stlil sinking. Shaft down about 26O
yet, out rock O little harder. The ledge
"n apout the same; have some good
fuaffz. Indications very encouraging.