Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1875-05-30


come to the conclusion that as regards
the prosperity of its mines, that Phoebe
has seen its darkest days and its future
will show gradual and constant i'm
provement. This much is certain that
the
RAYMOND AND ELY,
Which NAV be called the backbone of all
the mining operations in this region. at
this present moment looks better than
at any time since the bonanza struck by
the Lightner shaft began to fail. The
developments in the western ground con-
tinue to improve both in quality and
quantity and extent Of ground over
which the deposit is found. In the
1000-foot level the face shows large
ledge carrying ore in abundance. The
winzs from the 900-foot level exhibits
the same features, and the face of that
drift looks equally favorable. Added to
this encouraging showing is the fact that
the quantity of ore raised in making
these openings is increasing. The
daily shipments to the mills are
also increased in quantity; the big
mill is being urged to its full
capacity reducing ore, and already the
long withheld stream OF bullion IS again
beginning to flow, revivifying the
parched channels of business with Its
fructifying influence. We do not for a
moment suppose that the improved ap-
pearance and productiveness of the
Phoebe mines will cause any excitement;
we do not wish it to do so. For an ex-
tended period our mines have been
under a cloud, and it will take
months of continued and abundant pro-
ductiveness to remove the distrust that
has been entertained by the general
public respecting the permanency OF the
ore deposits of the great Phoebe lead.
That those misgivings would ultimately
be triumphantly dissipated We never
have had any doubt; the only ques-
ton being how long it would take to
properly determine their true value.
That period has, We are happy to say,
proved briefer than we dared hope. The
mines of Phoebe have now entered upon
new phase, that of developing extern
SlN6 OEb teDUSllS WHICH uIt UClnE, lOuhd
at great depth. The existence of such
bodies has been till now a moot point.
All felt that the presence of such de-
posits was an essential ingredient in de-
termining the question OF the perman-
ence and prosperity of our camp. That
problem we believe to great extent to
be solved and in an Unexpectedly favor
ably manner. We refer to the western
g h., Diamond ly Elv WI oh
now gives unmistakeable evidence OF
immense value. For the future, there
comes the vein below the water-level.
At this moment no one can tell what the
lead will show when explored, but from
the appearances in the connecting drift
between the Raymond & Ely and Meadow
Valley there is every season to believe
that 1t will prove to be as rich as ever
Thus future prospects seem to be doubly
bright. Because of the unlookedfor
value of the western ground and the
reasonable assurance that beneath the
water level large and rich ore bodies will
be discovered. Since the temporary
breakdown of the pumping machinery
the latter was skillfully and speedily re-
paired and it is now doing first-class
work, throwing large and continuous
btiCdns LILO WOlh VI oiuhluB LILO budl
has been resumed and is being vigorously
urged. 1t is a very large shaft and pro
gress is necessarily slow. The waite
comes in considerable quantity, princi
pally from the south side but the pumpi
have full command of it, going at abou
so per cent. of their capacity. Captain
Day, the respected Superintendent
aided by Mr.. r. j. Andrews, the eff
cient foreman, are carrying on tn
operation of the mine in manner tina
is deserving of all praise, and unde
their supervision we trust ere long tn
"klng-pin" OF the Elys, as the San Fran
CISCO chronicle was pleased to dub tn,
raymond and Ely, will be a liking pin
not only oil the Elys, but of q number O
other mines that have made more pre-
tensions. Last week the thirty -stam
mill turned out considerable bullion an
is doing excellent work. The repairs 81
the twanty-stamp mill have not Vet hee,
completed, but soon will be and will the
at once be put in operation.
MEADOW VALLEY.
Very little change to be reported fror
the Meadow Valley. The eastern dri,
on the 1200-foot level is still being e,
tended, the formation revealed in th
face presents nothing worthy of remark
The raise from this level continues I
show some excellent ore, assays fror
which offers big figures. There is goo
reason to hope that this deposit will b
extensive. The winze being sunk frol
the 1200-foot level has to proceed slowl
as the water has to drain into the Ra,
mond & Ely and disappears very slowl,
The shaft of the latter company wi
have to acquire considerable start
depth before the surrounding country
sufficiently drained to permit either Il
wines or shafts of the Meadow Vale
to be sunk rapidly and continuously.
PIocHE.
Preparations are being made to resun
sinking on the main shaft which is 81
feet deep. From the station opened {
this level, operations are being presst
along the line of the ledge. The latt
looks very well. isisettled and firm in a
pearance. Assays are increasing in val,
and now afford the probability of ne
approach to pay ore. The drifts on d
Scott level are also being opened ar
show veil. A safety cage has been pr
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