Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1874-05-03
local MINING REVIEW.
,,,. Week Ending May ed, 1874

III
v.. IN. Week Ending May ed, 1874.
Mining operations during the week
inst expired have been marked with but
,;,,,s change. The two principal mining
antsrprisss of Phoebe are still engaged in
exploring at great depth (12oo feet from
,ha surface) but as yet have not found
ANYTHING of Importance. The cross-cut
from the 12OO-foot level of the Raymond
& Ely has not yet reached the ledge, but
il is expected will do SO in few days.
Awe remarked last week, the Meadow
Valley shaft, No. 3, and the Raymond &
Flv will be connected on this level, SO
that thorough prospect along the whole
line of the ledge at the great depth Of
1000 feet will be ensured. In the other
mines there is some activity, and consid-
cradle ore is being extracted. Among
these we may class the American Flag,
Washington and Creole, and Portland.
In fact the bsst that can be done under
adverse circumstances is being perform
ed. The prices Of stock ruling so low
tends to produce depression that the
condition Of our mines by no means JUS
titles. The Raymond & Ely and Meadow
Valley are self-sustaining. So long as
they do that and keep exploring new
ground surely the stockholders ought
not to grumble. The work of exploita-
ton is going on constantly, and yet
enough is being taken out to pay the ex-
nenses; that is a healthy showing Of
itself.
The bullion dispatched by Wells, Far
90 & Co. for the month OF April, was
S197,099; by Pritchard, $2G,722. Total
$224,72l And for the past week, $35,
sl9.
RAYMOND AND ELY.
The cross.cut from 1,200-foot station
is now l42 feet in length, and must very
soon cut the ledge. That, when it is
opened, it may be large and rich is the
ardent wish, not only of the company
and its friends, but also all those who
desire the prosperity of our gay little
burgh. The tenth level, 200 feet above
the lower one, has been run to the west
ern line without finding ore to any great
amount; punches Of good rock were
scattered here and there, but were not of
much importance. In the upper levels
stopping is going on as usual, but with a
reduced force. During the past week
little ore has been shipped, it having
been allowed to collect in the ore. house.
At the mills and mine there are alto
gether about zoo tons collected-about
600 tons at the mills and about 100 at
the mine. 1t is probable that the mills
will resume crushing in the course of
next week. Before we leave the descrip-
ton of the operations of this mine, it is
only simple justice to Captain Day to say
that he is conducting its affairs with the
most careful eye to economy, and to rem
der every blow struck, and every dollar
expended, available for the one great
purpose of exploring the company's
ground at the least possible expense.
The company is certainly fortunate in
securing so careful and vigilant a guard
ian of its interests.
MEADOW VALLEY.
No. 3-Sinking has been resumed on
the shaft, and it is now o short distance
below the point where the drift is started
to connect with the Raymond l. Ely 1900
foot level. On the last named level the
station has been completed and the cross.
cut started. When it intersects the
ledge, then drift will be run following
the lead Up to the Raymond 4 Ely line.
On the eleventh level the east drift is in
ia feet and the western 19l feet. The
faces show quite ledge, but little or 10
Ore. The wlnze on the western drift OF
the tenth level is sunk to the level of the
eleventh, consequently the work is
stopped. On the ninth the eastern drift
IL now IN il9 feet, just about opposite to
'he summit, or No. 8 Shaft, with which
connection will be made. The slopes
vi inc western side look about the same,
ana the usual quantity of ore is being
raised from them.
summit, or No. Shaft-This is 1896
ieet deep, and the work of sinking is
so'hs Oh as usual. At depth of 1909
leet from the surface a station will be
opened and connection made with the
aili' on the ninth level of No. 3. At the
NILS things are going on as usual, will
~ ehahge OF any moment to note.
WARRINGTON AND CREOLE.
Inc Shaft from the Mazeppa work.
mas reached depth of $50 fsat anf
about ITO feet more to sink 10 connac,
t Tan lne lower level. 1t is being pushed
. onward as rapidly as possible, and a,
ne ground has been favorable the pro
sress mas not been slow. In the lowe
ie esel 'hey are drifting on the line of tn,
;;euge east and west. The eastern drift
- Nv ieet and the western about so fee
N length. Both the faces show poof
.e. ohll the connection is made be
I've "eeu me Mazeppa shaft and the lowe
,e'el only as much ore will be taken on
;n. VIII Ue necessary to open the work
uss' When the connection is effected
anen every effort will be made to tax,
uu' 'he ore as quickly as possible. A
present not more than six tons ner do,
tho icing raised. There are 100 tons OF
d tne dump which will be shipped in few
gays to the Floral Mill for reduction
ha anoe our last report the Superintendent
SI p cent bullion below to the amount o
H. ,o ,o,, being the closing shipments from
'ne last crushing.
PORTLAND.
bo me Superintendent, Mr.. A. J. Blair
ark , o.a shipping ore to the New