Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1873-05-25

drift has been run about rs feet, and the
east about 81. Both drifts are run on the
ledge, which varies from Is inches to 81.
feet in width. The ore assays from 500
to 81 900 to the tonr-the majority of the
certificates before us showing an average
Of about $500. From six to seven tons
of ore are being hoisted daily. We were
shown a large number of specimens with
horn silver all through them. The pros
poets of the Washington aud Creole are
more brilliant than ever before. There
are now about 300 tons of very rich ore
on the dump.
BROOKLYN.
This is a new mine near the Portland
which is attracting much attention at
the present time. A fine body of ore
has been struck, which as much resem-
bles the richest ores of the Bowery as
one pea does another, and the assayer's
returns of its ore are invariably high.
The Brooklyn is being developed with
much energy, and it promises to become
very important.
MONTANA.
Still sinking the main shaft, which is
now 160 feet deep. 1t is expected that
the shaft will cut the vein at about the
depth of 225 feet, and from the charac-
ter of the vein exposed in the 10O-foot
level, it is probable that the develop
ments at that depth will not be second in
importance to anything yet struck, even
in this richest of silver-bearing districts.
PIoCHE.
Full forces are engaged in this we'll
known mine and four or five tons of first
class ore are being hoisted daily. An av-
erage of 30 car samples taken during the
month of April is $266.77. The devel-
opments are highly satisfactory. There
are now $50 tons of No. ore on the
dump. Arrangements for resuming
crushing will be made soon.
PORTLAND.
The drift from the bottom of the main
shaft to connect with the Wine is being
pushed ahead vigorously. A few feet
more of drifting will make the connection,
but the rock is very hard and progress is
slow. We will probably have something
of interest concerning the Portland before
long.
Main shaft 1876 feet down, The drift
east from the bottom is in ledge matter,
with improving prospects. The drift
from the second station is looking splen.
did and improving fast. No doubt a fine
ore body will soon be entered. Full
forces are engaged.
CHIEF EAST EXTENSION.
The drift east from the main shaft is
looking exceedingly well. Have been
compelled to suspend the work, as the
air is very bad. Now sinking the main
shaft to connect with the Chief of the
Hill, which will take about ten DAYS.
This connection will give both mines
good ventilation.
Continued Improvement is the report
due this mine this week. The ore bodies
are strong, and the richness of the ore is
unquestioned. The Alps is good mine,
and is being most judiciciously devel-
oped. ...
PEACOCK.
The main shaft is now down 12O feet,
and the west drift is now in GO feet. The
mine looks well in all parts, and is i'm
proving fast. The Peacock is very
promising mine.
EXCELSIOR.
No particular changes to note. A drift
is being run from the bottom of the new
shaft, $50 feet down to connect with the
winze from the old works. The indca.
tons are fair.
CHAPMAN.
Work continuing with satisfactory re-
suits. No particular change to note, en-
cepting that the indications are improv-
ing as depth is attained.
MAZEPPA.
Work will soon be resumed in this
mine. Fine and rich ore bodies were ex-
posed when work was suspended, few
days ago.
AMADoR TUNNEL.
Some good ore is being run through
the tunnel, and the ore breasts are
strong.
PEAvINE.
No important change TO note, but the
prospects for the future are bright.