Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1874-03-15
LOCAL MINING REVIEW.



For the Week Ending March II, 1874.
The past week has been quiet one as
regards mining matters, the most nota-
Bile event being the striking OF water in
the main shaft OF the Raymond & Ely,
which occurred at about 200 feet from
the surface. The water came in SO
quickly that it was found inadvisable to
prosecute further the work of sinking,
and a cross-cut will be run to the ledge
at depth Of few feet less than 1900
feet Speculations are many and vari-
ous as to the probable appearance Of the
ledge at or below the water line, and so
dssimilar are the theories and predic-
tons that it is not worth while to dis
cuss them. We shall have to possess
our souls with patience, aud then 1--WE
shall see what we shall see." For our
own part, we are sahguine of favorable
development of this aud the mines gen.
orally of the district, and believing that
though temporarily depressed that ere
loag they will recover aud retain their
wonted prestige = the San Francisco
Chronicle, and Call to the contrary not
withstanding. We think We are justi-
fed in this belief by the strike in the
Portland. which certainly shows that
confidence may be place. in the mines
beyond the Divide, while on this side
the appearances in the American Flag
are very encouraging, us also the New
ark and Washington 4 Creole. Like
every other mining camp on the coast,
Phoebe has to go through its period OF
depression; but we also believe that the
same consequence will follow that is OBJ
tanned in other places, seasons of con-
tinued prosperity, founded not merely
on excitement. but upon the real merits
of the mines that surround us. Phoebe
has always been and is now a selfsus-
tanning camp, and has no reason to
thank stock operators for its success,
which has been caused solely and only
by the amount OF solid bullion produced
by the mines. So notwithstanding what
the penny whistle or tin trumpet journ-
nls of San Francisco or any other place
may say, if our mines can produce the
bullion these little croakers can have
their say, and that's oil the good it will
do them. The amount of bullion
shipped last week is light. and is caused
more by adventitious causes, such as
bad weather, terrible roads, then lack OF
production. .....
PORTLAND. -..
The prospects of the late strike in this
mine Icing permanent, are becoming
more and more cheering, and II things
continue as they are now, it will soon be
producing large amount OF bullion
This will be gratifying not only to the
shareholders OF the Portland, but also
to those of other mines in its neighbor'
hood, and prospecting will be resumed
with increased diligence. The opera
tions in the Portland are going on quiet
ly and steadily, making preparations Il
omen ont the rich lead of which 1t IS TIT
fortunate possessor. On the 2OO'foo
level drifting is going on easterly, ant
on the ledge, which looks excellent. VI
the 3O0-foot level they are drifting 10
the ledge, and expect 10 strike 1t In
few days.
AMERICAN FLAG.
Operations in this mine is bein
pushed forward with much activity. |
the west level. 80 feet from the mai
shaft, good ore is shown III IN
bottom of the drift. The stcpe in tn
east drift is looking extremely well, u
ore being three feet in width. III
winze below the west level Is still
good ore. Some beautiful specimens
native leaf silver are being found, whit
attracts much attention. Some OF u
ore taken out is also exceedingly ric
The mine generally is looking WELL al
bids fair to take large share in redeel
ing Phoebe from the temporary cio'
that has fallen upon the reputation
her mines.
The new shaft is now down GAO fe
and contract has been let for an adj
tional 100 feet, the work on which
he commenced tomorrow and the wo
will he messed forward with all conve
;ant dispatch. From the workings &C
nected with the old shalt some hne
is being brought to the surface. III n
ing the condition OF TINS mine we
glad to be able to say that Capt Nels
has returned from the East, VINO mas
forded us the above information.
have always found the Captain courte'
and obliging, and willing to impart
information that he could give us
sistently with his duty to the compa
CHIEF OF THE HILL.
This company ship to day seven b
of bullion of the value of s., Bill w,
nrodnct of "a tons of ore worked at
Amador mill, being "a per cent. OF
nnln ASSAY, This speaks well for
mill "a well as for the mine. In
mine onerations are being actively
r;aa on A force of % men are
Moved drifting, and unless appearar
fail. are in the close vicinity Oh con
cradle body of good ore.
HUM AND HUNT.
Work on the shaft is progressina
rapidly as possible. It is now d
1000 feet. Other matters are not
GENTLY changed from last report TO
comment.
PEAvINE.
Wines are being sunk between tn
and 4th levels, penetrating oou
good ore, averaging from IL TO 10 IN,
in thickness. About this mine na'
are well ordered and looking well
orally.
ALPS.
This with other mines on the ha'
felt the impetus given by the disco
Of a large we'll defined body OF ore II
Portland, and operations are progress
with increased spirit. Inc smart =, ISL.
sunk as quickly as possioie, anu "Pi
opces are decidedly favorable.