Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1874-03-28

Yesterday, by invitation OF ID. Z.
Mitchell, the foreman, we visited the
above mine for the purpose Of examin:
ing the ledge struck within the last few
davs. We descended the shaft in the
cage to depth of 800 feet, then passed
along the main drift q distance of 6i3
fact when we came to the head of the
wipzs or incline. Here trouble COM
menced, for climbing was in order for a
depth of 24C feet, however, at it we went,
and by dint of looking pretty carefully
to our footsteps and holding tight,
reached the bottom in safety. We then
went along the drift, which turned in
several directions, until we reached our
destination, the face OF the drift in
which the discovery was made. When
we reached this point, we wero not dis
appointed, for we found solid ledge
fully five feet wide with well defined
quartzite walls. About two feet Of it
very rich, assaying, we are told, from
5000 to 5000 per ton. Our courteous
and intelligent guide, Mr.. Mitchell, told
us that the spot on which we were stand
ing was nearly under the summit of the
divide west and south from the stone
quarry. The presence of SO strong and
rich a vein in the very. bowels of the
ridge must leave no doubt in the minds
of any that the lodges from which 30
much bullion has been extracted are true
assure veins, and are as productive vt
great depths as nearer the surface. In
the Page & Panaca ledge there is STRAIT
UNI of the peculiar redish brown ore
which is SO rich in silver; next to
that comes layer in which streaks,
or punches of galena are visible, and the
remainder shows the ordinary ore OF the
district. We must congratulate the COM
pany upon at last receiving return for
the long and expensive series Of opera
tons they have conducted. We feel sure
that the prize that they 30 long sought is
within their grasp, and that the Page
and Panaca will soon be classed among
the heavy bullion producers Of Phoebe.
This discovery will not only be of benefit
to the company, but also to Phoebe gen.
orally; for it leaves no doubt that the
great master vein is permanent. that it is
to be found at great depths. in the very
centre of the mountain, and at the same
time is very rich. After the exploitation
of this vein for some distance, we think
We shall hear less about ruined Mines
and "Pioche wildcat" about which the
journals at the Bay are so previously ex-.
ercised. Besides inspecting the new
strike, Mr.. Mitchell showed us over the
whole works. Everything is progressing
in an orderly and workman!ike manner
A drift is being pushed from the upper
level directly for the new ledge, and
when reached, if it proves rich as it is
24O feet below, the company will not
have occasion for any anxiety about Pc
cuniary matters. Arrangements are be-
ing made for taking out ore at once. In
order to facilitate this a new shaft will
be sunk which will avoid the circuitous
route necessary to be pursued through
the present workings. We were much
pleased with our visit, though it was
laborious task climbing those ladders.
We received every attention from Mr..
Mitchell and others, and think the com.
pany is fortunate in securing the services
of so efficient and experienced miner.
In conclusion we must again say that
this development will we think prove of
great importance to Phoebe; it will revive
dropping hopes and inspire fresh conf.
dence, for it is convincing and practi-
cal demonstration Of the permanence and
richness of our mines.
l. o. o. F.-Pioche Lodge, No. 90, Of
this excellent organization, intend to cell
ebrate the introduction of the order into
the United States, Monday, the 9th of
April. The anniversary occurs on the
18th, but that being Sunday, of course
the celebration has to be deferred until
Monday, the 9th. 1t is useless for us
at this late day, to speak of the thorough
goodness OF the purposes of the order,
tnat Is too well known to dilate upon.
we however, may say this, that we feel
sure that our fellow citizens will be hap.
py 70 show their appreciation Of BODY
OF men, whose only object is to lessen
me weight of the affections that the
whole human race is heir to. we
say God speed them. In this hone
we feel sure that our wishes will
only be re-echoed by the community
AZ large' and when We ask it to step for.
ward, and show its appreciation by a sub.
s.antiai testimonial Of its regard, we are
sure that the call will be cheerfully re.
sspohded to, and that the ball of the mem.
Ders OF the l. o. o. +. will be one OF
nose occasions, which the beauty and
cnl'airy OF Phoebe will honor by thei,
presence and use their earnest
eHueaVors to forward the desires
vi me Order. Governor Beveridce
Vi Illinois when addressing the order on
recent occasion says: "It is YOURS to
promote and foster fraternal feeling; it il
yours 10 encourage temperance and yir
.uei IT Is yours to relieve the suffering,
20 visit the sick, to help the needy. and
t tttnaeriy to care for Gods precious ones
sne Widow and the orphan" In which
we heartily concur.
DLLlIeERENT CHRISTMAS Down Of
'ne lower end of town in the classic
shades OF Chinatown, a couple of the
almond eyed were having settlement
winch did not turn out satisfactorily to
al concerned. After great deal of lab.
A.. o. Ao VI tucLu evlue0tIy thought
sua, patience had ceased to be a virtue
ana went for the other. At it they went
put not at all in q scientific style, The
poor things evidently had not trained In
;ne r L. They pulled and tueeed and
;;aaooered, and were finally separated BY
.leir friends. One of whom enforced
.he peace with big club, the blows from
which he distributed on the two combat.
s anus with entire impartiality; with thi,
n QUE episode peace soon reigned il
lls .ila-- 81 sslsr.,tiv
PROFESSOR BAcH.-In another place ar
advertisement will be found announcing
!ne days and hours Of holding the dane
ing school at Browns Hall. The Pro
lessor lessor is an expert teacher, and has
happy knack of advancing his scholars
very rapidly. All who desire to ACQUIRE
IN elegant omplishment and 60 share
~ delightful amusement should ioir
sne Professors classes, and they will
soon become expert. We had almost for.
so.sen 10 say that the Professors weekly