Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1873-01-05
LOCAL MINING REVIEW.
For the Week ending Jan. lth. 1873

terest Is Increasing generally in this Dis
trict, and all engaged in that business
are more than hopeful of vast develop
ments and rich returns during the yeaH
upon which we have just entered. Lett
tiers from capitalists making inquiri, S
about the future prospects and present
aspect of our mines are frequently re-
ceived here. Three interpretations of
companies in this District are referred to
IN another column. The shipments of
bullion for the week show an increase
over previous shipments, $9s, 9O5.4O.
La PAz.-This mine now has a COM
piete title, having purchased the control
Ing interest in the Prairie Queen.
The depth of the mine is over 100 feet at
present, and a contract has been let for
200 feet and also to timber the entire
distance. The La Paz possesses one OF
the oldest titles over the Divide; the
manner in which it was located, the pur-
chase of the Prairie Queen, ETC., gives it
title that cannot be shaken. 1t is in
tended to make this mine one of the first
in the District by thoroughly developing
1t. The ledge is regular and at the prop
er depth it is generally conceded that the
yield of rich rock will be unvarying and
IN immense quantities The people of
Phoebe are just beginning to appreciate
the intrinsic value of the La Paz. MANY
of them have been dabbling in the stocks
of Washoe, much Of which is not only
fictitious, but downright swindle. They
are now emerging from the dilemma in
which they have placed themselves and
investing III the stocks of Ely District
An attempt to name the many good mines
IN the District would be impossible in
the limits of n newspaper article. The
La Paz, We feel confident, stands in a
position to become one of the first in the
District. 1t has been incorporated in
San Francisco by leading men and the
stock holds such prestige that in all prob
ABILITY large figures will be offered before
long.
CHARTER OAK.-This mine. well known
to all in the district, has gained consider
able reputation from the rich ores and
well-detined vein that has been presented
within the last six weeks. 1t is claimed
that the Charter Oak has the oldest loca
ton of any Of the mines in its vicinity.
There was one or two mines located prior
to the Charter Oak, but for some reason
they made relocations after this claim
had done considerable work. The owners
did wisely by Incorporating, thus con-
Meeting themselves with first class men
in San Francisco. The working capital
being advanced regularly, they are keep
ing the work Notwithstanding the shaft
to the depth Of 100 feet, running drift
from that point, and now sinking a winze
on the ledge. Fine ores are being taken
out every day II tons are now on the
dump. assayipg in the thousands. Mr..
j. b. Low, the Superintendent, will
probably arrive shortly, when more work
and further developments will no doubt
be made.
MAzEPPA. - The old works of this
mine have shaft 140 feet in depth, and
the working shaft is situated 100 feet
west from the old works. Ore shown in
this shaft is Of very high grade. A
drift is now being run to cross the ledge
east, and the PROCESS has been SO great
that the drift Is now under the old works.
The ore in the southerly portion of the
mine shows 20 inches in width. This
week taking out ere from the originfl
shaft will be commenced and endeavors
made to connect with the drift. Ore
taken from this shaft some time ago
milled Sl24 10 to the ton. There seems
to be a concentration of veins in this
mine and the chances for tiptop
mine are decidedly good; II men are
working night and day.
GREY EAGLE AND SETTING Sun CoNso1,-
IDATED.-This corporation is using every
effort to make a success with this consol-
idation. Working constantly, and have
attained depth of 1875 feet The work
has all been concentrated on the Grey
Eagle. Some 20 odd tons of ore lie on
the dump, which assays from 5000 to
$3.50 per ton. The Setting Sun has q
shaft sunk 70 feet, and looks we'll. A
house has been placed over the Grey
Eagle shaft, and everything is comforta-
bic. Mr.. Dominick Tarpey will proba-
bly, be made Superintendent. He is
young man of excellent character, and
has perfect knowledge of mining affairs.
and is we'll worthy OF the position.
DOLLY VARDEN.-Seven months ago
Dune y we gave full description of
this mine, together with the exact situa-
ton, and stated that Mr.. Uhlmann had
gone to New York to influence capital to-
wards working the mine, and bringing
Eastern money to this market. That
gentleman, as we understand by late adj
vices, has been unsuccessful, and it is
generally conceded that he will come
back to Phoebe, and, in conjunction with
parties here, sink on the mine to q good
depth. 1t is now 65 feet deep, has two
we'll defined walls and strsaks of mineral
showing from the surface down. 1t can
be considered tirst.class prospect.
SUFFOLK. This mine is situated
between the Alps and the Bowery mine;
it has not been worked for some time,
and has only the depth of 20 feet sunk
on the ledge. 1t was located some two
years ago, and fine ore was struck. Sew
eral parties from San Francisco have
viewed the mine; and expressed them
selves well satisfied with the prospect.
1t has been bonded in San Francisco,
and as soon as proper arrangements are
made the mine will To worked. A Mr..
Wolfson, from the bay was here a short
time ago and took good look at the
vein, etc., and reported favorably.
LEE MINE.-This mine is in Highland
District, and was recently bonded to
San Francisco company for $4,000.
This was something of sacrifice, but