Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1873-08-26
A Drive to Diamond,
THE a AND THE PEoPLE-A FINE
MINE AND A NEW FURSACr

Phlfipps, for a ride to Diamond CITY
a locality about eighteen miles to the
northward from Eureka, and lust
outside the line dividing this from
White Pine county. The early part
or the day was as fine as could be de-
sired for "A drive over the level. hard
roads that radiate in different direc.
lions through Diamond Valley from
The northern extremity Of town. AL.
though there is a tiresome sameness
with almost the monotony of sea
travel, attending the prospect IRE.
sehted To the observer in passing over
that section of country Intervening
W TINS point and the Hum.
ooiut, yet there are here and there
spots which relieve the tired eve with
ume DIVERSITY OF an oasis i'm Il desert.
me ilrst Enclosure met with, or the
frst locality where anythinr but
aSenrusn, VITA scrubby pines dotted
through 1t, can be seen, is the Will
lows. Lack of time prevented a look
at the stud of racers in training here.
or anything but a casual glance at the
surroundings. These latter are limit
ed Ill extent and variety, although
some interesting subjects are present.
GU lor ludy. y nne duck pond,
minus the ducks, is among these.
After allShtlng, TO examine the con-
dlllon OF The outfit, and take a drink
OF water, the journey was resumed.
The next place that lent enchantment
10 the view, as over the miles we
speu, was Coleman's ranch. Upon
thlS garden spot all kinds of vegeta-
Dles that flourish i'll the climate are
raised, together with the cereals. Con-
siderable Improvement, in the way of
buildings and fences of "A substantial
KIND, has been made to the farm, and
a beautiful contrast from the sur
rounding country is presented. 4
drive OF about sever miles further
brought lis to
DIAMOND CITY.
This tlourishing commercial town
is situate at the edge of Diamond Val.
ley, about half mile from the base
of the range of mountains bearing the
same lame. 1t is a station at which
the Elko stages change teams and the
passengers take meals. A good hotel,
a saloon, IN eating house, a store, a
whisky mill, a stable, and some mi
nor establishments comprise the bust
ness concerns CT the place. The
liquor and the atmosphere are alike
pure and pleasant to the senses, the
latter being free from any adultera-
ton by noXious furnace fumes. The
water is also said to be alike unincum-
bered by any substance rendering it
disagreeable to the taste or injurious
to the system. Meteorological obser-
vations show the climate to be even
more moderate than that of Eureka,
with more regular and less violent
winds, and a lighter snow fall in the
Winter season. Its present flurra
and flora compare with those in this
Immediate section with so great a de-
gree of similarity that it is needless to
mention them. Theological investi-
CATION was deferred until the party
should have refr, shed their memo
rieS upon things geological.
The people are the most hOspitable
to be found this side of the Rocky
Mountains. They all seem to be
making money, and the strongest in
d%irations OF happiness are present.
Phvsiognomical peculiarities are in
their favor; and what makes the mat
ter pleasing, they manifest no con-
seriousness of it. This fact will apply
with equal truthfulness to the female
members of the society, however
strange an anomaly il may be to as
sert. OF these no less than four lend
cheer to the aspect of house, and
enlivcn the soul OF the way-wOrn
traveller by their graceful presence as
he drops in to take a glass of beer, or
get a meal, cooked in the good old
style of home, when quantity and
nlinlitv tnnl. thn nIDRn ut VarInfV
The principal public house is under
the efficient management of Mr..
Highly, his eStimahle lady Supervis-
ing in person the affairs of the culiil-
ary department and the dining hall.
Mr. Highly is one of those whole-soul.
ed, Open-hearIed men who care more
for lasting friendship, mixed with
transient hilarity. than for the accti-
mutation of the almi yhty dollar. He
has the requisite qualities for a sue
ce~Stul landlord, provided everyone
were as honest as he, and he keeps
good hotel.
After having dined sumptuouslv,
the envoy of the SENTINEL, accom-
panied by Mr.. Philips, proceeded III
the direction of
THE CHAMPION MINE,
Which is situated a couple of miles to
the southwark from the town. When
about one-half the distance had beer
passed over, the site of the new fur
mace building for the company was
reached. The locality chosen for the
smelling works is one the most SUIT
able, wood being in abundance in the
vicinity and water comparatively close
at hand. Two miles of a pipe two III,
che5 in diameter is being laid, and
when the work is done the supply OF
water will be in abundance for all plr,
poses. a good wagon road is graded
from the furnace to the mine, with an
ascent gradual, but pretty steep. Inc
work OF bu lding the smelling works
is going on rapidly, under the super
vision of Mr.. Paul, President or tle
company, and it is expected that pull
lion will be produced from IL IN the
course of a month. A coal pit a few
hundred wards away will supply the
necessary fuel to begin the operation
of reducing ore.
Leaving the busy scene OF masoEs'
carpenters, blacksmiths. etc, work
iny at the new structure, the ROAD Is
taken leading to the NINE, After