Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1874-12-13

ARRIVALS AND DEPARTURES
DEPARTURES.
M TRAVIS cos HAMILTON LINE:
las Wells Jas Bennett
Vim Craig Mat Eddy
= Hasten MIS- smart
T Lang hampton
sr HusH wHrrk's SALT LAKE LINZ:
p ] Purcell Hugh Leddy
PRosrEcTs.-In local article the Vir-
pinia Enterprise makes an apt compari.
sou when it likens mining operations to
a man cropping in the dark. It 10 good
deal 80; though the results Of patient
and practical observation often tend to
dissipats some Of the darkness and nm
certainty. Thus the recent discoveries
on the great Comstock lode should offer
great encouragement to the companies
owning the main lead Of Phoebe. In
Virginia eight or nine years ago there
Gas q period Of great depression, the
then psying mines one after snothsr
ceased to afford ore that would rsim-
bafse tho cost OF mining and milling.
and the prospects Of the great lead
seemed very cloudy and dim. However.
perseverance did its work and had its
reward. Great depth Was attained; the
vein became more thoroughly under.
stood and prospected. and then the tide
turned the other way, and mines that
had been unproductive for years again
began to add literally to the product of
bullion. Judging from analogy, it is
fair to presume that like good fortune
awaits those who continue their expio-
rations into the recesses OF the Phoebe
mines, that not long since were sending
forth such large additions to the stock
OF precious metals. On the surface.
and below il. for several hundred
feet. in the Phoebe, Meadow Valley
and Raymond & Ely, tho vein has
abundAnuy rewarded the labors Of those
who were extricating the ore. Not only
that, but evidences Of the continuity OF
the vein in length and depth are indis.
putable. That it is true 6ssurs vein
there is no doubt. Judging from the ex.
perienos obtained in the Virginia mines
here would seem little reason to doubt
thut below the water level that the vein
will again be % productive and perhaps
more so than IL ever was. The rich ore
from which millions were obtained did
not fall from the clouds, nor was It like
y TO be deposited in an isolated bunch.
In the vein which yielded so generally.
there is no doubt many other ohimneys
-A;~h liz A. -. a., che Nnv,otocL oclv
requires searching for to be found. We
are induced to write on this subject be-
cause 20 many grow impatient at the de.
lay which must inevitably take place, I'M.
iii the pumping machinery Of the Ray.
mond & Ely 10 in place and in working
order. That company, regardless Of
cost, Il steadily pressing forward iti
preparations for controlling the flow Of
water, and will, it 10 hoped, ere many
months elapse, be in . condition to re.
sumo the exploitation Of the mine. With
the powerful machinery it will possess
for pumping and hosting. there is every
reason to hope that the work Of pros.
pecting will b carried on without Inter.
ruption, and il it is, We have not thu
slightest doubt but that an abundant re-
turn will be the result of their exertions,
DELIvERED.-A large quantity Of ma.
chineiy has been delivered ct the Ray
mond & Ely works within the last day
or two. The remaining spur-wheel
however, 10 out some distance on the
Toano road. II the fine weather con.
tinues, which, from appearances ysster
day and last night, is very doubtful. thu
wheel, which 10 an immensely heavy
casting, may reach here in q couple o.
weeks. The rest OF the freight will come
by Palisade. and Pritchard will send i
through with his accustomed energy ane
promptituds.
CHR1srMAs is now close at hand ant
great preparations are being made by TIL
congregation Of the Episcopal Church t.
give the little ones treat by having al
entertainment on Christmas Eve. with
tho attraction OF q Christmas tree. W,
all know how the little folks lovk for
ward to receiving some token OF regart
on such occasions, and we hope that oil
will be remembered. The young onei
do not like to be neglected. and some lii
tie gift will make them happy for
month.
Srocxs.-Durins the past week Pioch
stocks appear to be more in demand, In
have risen in price as we'll AZ in publ
estim alton. We have to wait patientl
for while, but who knows but what i
few months that Phoebe stocks vi
again buzz in their old time fashion
We have strong faith that in the depth
Of the mountain lie deposits that wi
make Phoebe a. busy as ever 1t was, On
will bring back all the truants that ri
now running after strange gods.
TIE Young Mems Social Club vi
give the fourth Of their series Of Socia
on Wednesday evening. the l6th inst
at Hanly's Hall. Their socisls ha
been the leading features Of the dancil
season, where every one enjoyed ther
selves. A limited number Of invitation
will be issued. Dancing will common
at half.past 8 o'clock precisely.
SfRvIcrs At TIE EPISCOPAL CHuR'
1o.DAY.-Morning service at IL, Sund
School at 2 p. m. Services this eveniI
and until further notice, oil event
services at Z O'Clock, instead of half pl
seven, % heretofore. All seats free.
HENRY L. BApaER. Rector
AasrsTrp.-Ohioer Mckee arrested
man known as Patsey Marley mo. 2,
suspicion Of being concerned In the n
berry OF the stage mile or two bel
town.
L. wErrzErxEa gives notice that
has disposed Of his business to NJ.
Wertheimer. for whom he solicits
continued fovors Of the public.
DrsrRrcr Couar.-The case Of Will
-. Gray was concluded yesterday. I
Jury brought in verdict for the plair
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