Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1874-06-18
LOCAL MININs SUMMARY.
Fer ii. Week K.sias J.ns Is, lssl.


A general and strong advance Il ap-
parent all along the line, Us far as the
stock market is concerned, as may be
seen by our regular stock report to-day.
This is owing not only to the continued
good yield and appearance Of the mines
but to improvement in the ore bod
les, as well rs to the ore
itself. The ophir is looking better to-
day than 1t has for years, and the ore
produced from it is yielding more bull
lion than was anticipated. The new
lowest level-the l500-foot level-of the
Consolidated Virginia, just being open
ed, is showing even better than there
vas reason to expect. The south drift
Of the Imperial, at the l900-foot level,
shows decided improvement with q fine
prospect for a rich development Of ore,
and the Bclcher and Crown Point also
both show valuable Improvement. The
Sutro Tunnel swindle being pretty ef-
fectually disposed Of for the present,
and probably for all time, has a BEN
eficial effect upon the future prospects
Of the country. US well rs an immediate
one upon the stock market. Below we
give what we know about the mines:
Consolidated Virginia.
Daily yield. 800 tons Of ore. The ore
breasts ON the l3O0-foot level continue
to yield splendidly, and promise a rich
return for the future. The ore breasts
ON the liOO-foot level have been opened
out 40 feet in width in splendid ore.
This does not comprise the width OF the
ore body. as tho vein on the east OF this
opening is still ore Of a rich quality. A
Wine 100 feet north Of the north Wine,
ON the l30O-foot level, is being sunk
and other mir openings between the 1900
and l4OO-foot levels are being completed
ms fast rs possible for the purpose Of in
.creasing the ventilation and facilitating
the thorough working and prospecting
of the mine. At a distance Of SO feet
from the station. the south drift on the
l5O0-fo level has reached the ledge,
showing the ore to be OF a rich quality.
The course OF the drift was then changed
so as to follow the west wall next to the
ore vein, cutting the ore ON the east side
Of the drift, and running to connect with
the north Wine. which is being con-
tinued downward from the liOO-foot
level. Arrangements are being rapidly
completed for the erection OF a large.
powerful mill at the mine, which will
save the great expense Of transportation
OF ores, and be n vast benefit to the
shareholders. The mills IRE all kept
steadily running, and the future pros
poets Of the mine are evidently growing
more favorable.
Ophir.
The extraction Of ore from the 1900
foot level is still continued, the orc
breasts opening out better than has
heretofore been expected. The east
cross-cut from the north drift, on this
level, is still pushed ahead to the east
warl to prospect and determine tho
width Of the ore vein. The face Of the
south drift from the Wine in cross-cut
No. I, on the l300-foot level, il still in
ore Of a fine quality. The Wine from
the 1iG5-foot level, TO connect with the
up-nise from the l7O0-foot level, il
making steady progress, and the two
have about l2i feet yet to go 10 make
the connection. II is expected that
everything will he in complete read
iuess for the extraction Of ore from the
level in a very few days. The
are all kept full, with a large re-
serve Of ore on hand.
Gould 4 Curry.
There is no change Of importance to
of the prospecting drifts and
rross-cuts on the 15O0.foot level. Much
better progress is being made with the
north drift on the l70O-foot level. This
Is caused by the use Of the Burlcigh
drills. % feet per week being now made
not moro than half that distance
could be accomplished in the same time
by hand drills. Sinking the double in
cline Wine below the l7OO-foot level IL
making good progress, about half the
size Of the winze in quartz Of u very Ia
and encouraging character. The
east cross-cut at the fourth station has
penetrated a large body Of quartz and
low grade ore, but has not ~ yet deyel-
oped anything that will pay for extmc-
ton.
sierra Nevada.
The frame Of the new hosting works
building is up and is being inclosed and
the roof put on. The hosting engine
is being placed in position. The pump
ing engine will also be ready to place in
position in n day or two more. 1t IL e.
that the entire new machinery
will be in full operation in two months
more. The hydraulic is just fairly get
ting to work, and will soon begin to do
some telling work. II is working with
the utmost perfection. and gives assu-
that il will be able TO do all that
has been promised for II, Tho ore
breast throughout the upper portions OF
the mine are all looking and yielding
well. The mill is kept steadily running
ON ore from the mine. Daily yield, GO
tons Of ore.
Choiiar.Potosi.
Daily yield 100 IONS Of ore, the assay
value of which is $50 per ton. This ore