Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1873-12-19
I,rr,n ynoM THE SAN JUAN COUNTRY

JrTrER IRON THE DAN JUAN COUNTRY.
We we're yesterday shown letter from
p., ouinlan, dated Del Norte, Dec. 4.
and addressed to his brother. James
ouiplan, a resident OF Phoebe. In the
,'rssent Indictment weather it is hardly
necessary to reiterate our previous warn
ipps against undertaking a trip to San
Imam at the present time. We copy the
following from the letter: ! arrived here
on the 29th ult., in company with Sam.
Copeley, in tip-top spirits and good
health. This town is located on the Rio
Grande. $50 miles from Denver and 100
miles from Pueblo, between ranges Of the
Rocky Mountains. would not advise
any one to take the route We travelled to
oei to the mines. or to come this way.
The Animas District is about 105 miles
from here by the trail along the Rio
Grande, which is impossible at present,
and obiging us to go around by the
TERRA Maria, in New Mexico, making
distance of 228 or 230 miles to Animas
Park. where we will have to Winter. l
am told that this park is one Of the most
beautiful spots in the Western country,
the soil being very productive for all
kinds of grain and vegetables. The
mines are located about IS miles from
this park, running in different directions
on different mountains. On one of these
ranges is the famous Little Giant niue,
which l am told has given assays
as high as $4,000 in gold per
ton. The mine sold last year for
$4,000. In close proximity to the Lit
lie Giant is the Green Mountain. a silver
mine, which is held at $500, 900. The
sale of the Little Anna mine (gold), To-
Gated in Summit District, IS miles from
this point, was made at Washington, D.
c., to an English company, for half
million dollars, about six weeks ago.
There have been 3, 100 locations secured
in the past two years. which have shown
an average assay of 800 ounces. We
bought team here, paying $3.50 for the
same, there being no other mode Of con-
veyance into the park; hence we con-
cluded that the above would be
the cheapest way The most direct
route for any party coming from
there is to come down the Colorado
river, it being about 450 miles by that
route, while by the way we came it is all
of 1000 miles. Therefore you will see
that it is advisable to take the other side
of the range. As soon as I arrive Mt
Animas Park will write you again, and
send you my address. Pat Barry went
back to San Francisco. You may hand
this to the RECORD for publication.
A GRATIFYING CHANGE.-A year ago or
less Phoebe had the reputation OF being
the wickedest place on the Pacific coast,
and we will not say that the accusation
was wholly unjustifable, for the too fire.
quent use of the pistol or the knife gave
good reason for the charge made against
our town. Now, however, we have a
right to ask in behalf of Phoebe rever-
sal of the public judgment heretofore
rendered, and ask a rehearing and a new
trial. We do this in the name of even
handed justice, for the people of Phoebe
have been on their good behavior these
many weeks. There has not been o
homicide or serious alteration for near
ly two months, and we begin to think
that healthier state Of morals pervades
the community. We do not attribute
this improved condition to accident we
believe it due to the rigor with which
the law was enforced against its violators
during the session OF the District Court
preceding the present session.
A BED OF SNow.-Last evening aftel
shutdown we saw a man lying in appa1
ent contentment and serenity upon q
bank of snow in Main street. Thinking
the man might have been hurt ani
unable to rise, humane gentleman
approached him with view OF ascer
tanning his exact condition. The iudi
vidual was found to be no one else thar
Billy" well known Phoebe character
who having patronized John Barleycorl
and King Alcohol rather too freely, ha,
fallen or deliberately lain down to en-
deavor TO sleep off the fumes OF his de
bauch and afterwards resume his fee
again. 1t was in vain that attempt
were made to raise him. As he repose
in public thoroughfare, through whic
people are constantly passing, no appre
hension is felt as to his fate.
DISTRICT CoURT.-Three sessions wer
held yesterday. Night before last, afte
our report closed, the jury in the case {
Steele vs.. Lewis returned verdict fc
the plaintiff for $500 and costs of sui
The case Of VIM. Newman VS.. job
Kane tlate Sheriff and his bondsmei
was on trial yesterday. The suit gre
out OF the seizure under attachment an
subseeqent sale Of 81 tons of hay. II
sum involved represents coin value e,
ceeding 1000. The evidence was oil
when the afternoon session adjourne
and counsel were arguing the case befo
me jury when our report closed durir
the evening session. III
AUCTION SALE YKsTERDAY.-As mig
be- expected, the sale of wines and liquo
at the salesrooms of E. A. Friend W
quite Spirited" The animation show
BY bidders may Justly be regarded as
healthy sign of the times, indicating tn
the ARTICLES were in demand, and tn
purchasers were not backward. II
prices obtained were very fair, and equ
70 the expectations OF the anctionee
Geo. A. Davis.
SALT LAKE RourE.-The pony boy
Wells, Fargo 4 Co. arrived from s.
Lake yesterday evening, and announc
that the road had been opened. givi
the stage Tor sleigh rather) Q chance
get In last night. Robbins (Curly Dan
an accomplished jehu. is in charge.
large amount Of express matter was e
posed last night. A sleigh will leave
noon to-day for the City of the Saints.
DEATHS have been remarkably inf