Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1873-01-19

10 again ma the place. Now, where did
MIR. Breyfogle obtain his specimens, if not
in the way and in the section claimed?
The riehly-spangled rock, the gold when
extracted, could not be referred to any
mine known to be in existence. The
specimens themselves seemed to be
prlma facin evidence of the truthfulness
OF Mr.. Breyfogle's statements. Gold
hunting expeditions have gone forth, it
must be admitted, on hopes more shad-
owy, and have met success, and we
believe the present stampede will
result in disclosing something in the
mineral line. if there is anything to DO
found in or around the Death Valley.
The expedition is composed of practical
miners, and intelligent, determined men.
The seemingly ubiquitous and ire
pressible Col. JEFF. Standifer is in the
city-a significant fact in considering
the stampedes " on the tapis. He
may well be termed the Daniel Boone of
the mines. For boldness in planning
exploring enterprises, and intrepidity
and perseverance in carrying them out,
he has made himself famous in all the
mining regions. Among the first in the
mines Of Idaho, he was at the head of
the volunteer movement which resulted
in vanquishing the murderous Snakes
and giving that country to civilization;
we find him, afterwards, among the first
to unveil the rich deposits on the west
ern slope, in Montana, which are now
giving profitable employment to thou
sands; then we hear of him fighting
Grow Indians and prospecting in the
Yellowstone country; next he is sinking
shafts and fighting Apaches in Arizona
and New Mexico; and now he is here,
still in the character Of pathfinder to
new mines, and at the head, we have
been told. of an expedition Of magnitude.
May he sooh reap the reward of his years
Of perils and privations somewhere in
SoutDeaStern Nevada.
The Arizona movement seems, for the
most part, to be of general character
the result Of rather vague opinion in
the minds of many that vast deposits Of
the precious metals are scattered
throughout those regions, awaiting the
coming OF the prospector There S
nothing to do here, and that 3 good
field for prospecting" are the considera-
tions which seem to be moving the
many Arizona-wards. But quite num-
Der have started, and are preparing to
start with the intention of trying their
fortunes in the district of Huallapai
only few miles beyond the Nevada line,
very favorable reports having lately been
received from there. And we have heard
1T limited that new gold district, of
great extent and wonderful richness, has
been discovered somewhere to the east
ward, but have not been able to gather
enough definite information to even
frame reasonable conjecture.
We view this prospecting mania as
"a good thing" on general principles.
A non-producing, surplus population add
nothing to the common wealth and pros.
perity. Their exodus augurs we'll for
the community, and better for them
selves. In going out to discover new
fields for the display of human enter
prise they become public benefactors,
and should be respected and encouraged
as such. That these various exploring
enterprises will greatly extend the bound.
aries Of profitable mineral development
during the year is scarcely to be doubted.
The demand for mining labor is stead
lily increasing here, as development adj
vances; but we feel it our duty to give
publicity to the fact that there is full
supply of men, at this time, in every
field, and surplus still of miners.
| Usual activity is observed in and about
the mines of the majority Of the compa-
MES, while few have increased their
working forces. The bullion shipments
for the week have been very heavy.
SILVER PEAK.-Sinking has continued
on the incline in this mine since our last
review, and it is now down 40 feet; but
the force will all be withdrawn from il
this present week. when work will be
resumed on the tunnel below, which is be.
ing run to tap the incline lis feet below
the surface. The indications of the
Silver Peak are now fattering, indeed; a
stratum ofvery rich ore had been reached
at the bottom of the incline when W.
visited the mine yesterday. A rich
pocket may have been struck. The dir
of the ledge is now about 20 degrees
Superintendent Watson is not diverted
by this unexpected good LUCK. from his
original intention of thoroughly ant
efficiently opening the mine before be-
ginning to stope, and will proceed, with
all energy, to complete the tunnel from
the side Of the hill below the main shaft
PIocHE.--We were shown the resulting
bar of test working of IA tons of ore
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