Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1875-03-21

oooiohiy. caplnih Day oDIiRcu us Win
an introduction to his son, Mr.. Day, Jr.,
with whom wo had very pleasant chat.
After which we interviewed tho Captain
respecting tho anticipated bonanza in tho
mine. Respecting this matter Captain
Day was very reticeht. simply saying
that tho men who had been kept
In tho mine. had been released, but
az 10 Developments for tho pres
ont no had nothing to report.
We then took our leave and made visit
to tho works, where we found all hands.
excepting tho mining department, under
the supervision Of MIR. Goo. Amea, chief
engineer. busy in preparing and lowering
into placo the massive pumping machin-
cry. The largo engine IL now complete
and ready TO commence Its labors. We
found tho old engine that in it's time had
drawn several millions from tho bowels
Of tho earth. had boon set up and was
again ut work lowering the various pieces
OF pumping machinery to thcir places.
The manner in which this engine has
been utilized and connected reflects
credit on the mechanical abilities of tho
engineers and also shows tho advantage
Of the foundry that has been established
by tho Company. The connecting pin
ions and wheels have all been cast in the
home establishment, and tho work re
fleets much credit upon all concerned.
While We wero looking round the works
We saw one Of the sections Of tho heavy
pump rod being lowered in the shaft and
the manner in which tho operation WIS
conducted showed very conclusiyely that
tho men in charge az Dickens says,
''knowed their tools and their tools
knowed them" A huge beam OF timber
strengthened and clasped with iron was
handled ns deity as cambria
needle by an expert seamstress.
We also noticed the operation Of insert
ing the wooden cogs in the huge spur
wheels. II appears to be a most tedious
work, requiring much care and mechan-
ical skill. In regard to the progress made
in placing the machinery in the shaft,
Mr.. Ames informed us that three of the
pumps were in position, also that some
$50 feet Of the pump column was in
place with probably some 500 feet Of the
pumprod. The work is going as systemat.
ically and rapidly as the nature
OF it will permit. and we hope
soon to chronicle its completion.
Before we left We took peep at the
foundry and machine shops, whero ev-
erything is in efficient and working or
der with Mr.. Dryer in command. We
were informed thattwo castings had been
had since the cupola had been set up,
and that another will take place to-mor-
row. In conclusion we will state, that
though as yet, we may not have the
pleasant duty OF recording the discovery
nf a hnna hnnanna oti hals .
there, and that the efficient officers OF
tho company, Captain Day. Superintend.
emit. and 7. J, Andrews Foreman, are
just the men to find it.
AMERICAN FLAG-J. r. James, Supt.-
Have advanced eight feet on main shaft
since last report; ground very hard.
The supt. is despatching work on this
&ait and ttbsgyEssss q a the nine as quickly
hard nature of the ground with which he
has to contend. A great deal of pros
pscting is going on in the tenth level
invest. In the main shaft where they are
now sinking. the impression or belief OF
the miners is that they will strike water
in less than 30 feet
P1oCHE No. 9.-The main shaft has
now reached depth Of s57 feet. With.
in very few days station will be
opened at the depth Of $50 feet Drifts
have been started both east and west on
the ledge. which has just been cut by the
shaft. The ground is being thoroughly
opened up and prospected at all points.
There is one significant thing that
the ledge is unhroken, gives good assays
at oil points, and improves in quality
and extent as depth is attained. Thirty
men have been employed in this mine
the last week.
WASHINGTON & CREoLE Co.-Work is
progressing as usual in this mine. Since
our last review, the face of the drift has
materially improved, showing ore string
ers through the ledge, and indicating a
near approach to an ore body which may
ut my time be developed in this
mine. The main shaft is being rapidly
sunk, the bottom OF which is now in
much better and more favorable ground.
Some ore is being extracted which will
not DO sent to the mill until at least one
or two hundred tons is accumulated.
N. B. NonvALL, Superintendent Of the
Huhn Il Hunt, Spring Mound. Meadow
Valley Extension--reports that at present
nothing is being done ON these mines,
that there is a good prospect OF work
being commenced soon. The election
for Trustees of HUM & Hunt Company
comes off in April, and it is expected
lhat the proper parties will DO elected
Trustees of that Company.
P1oouE WEST ExTENs1oN-N. B, Nor.
vail. Superintendent. = Running drift
and raising the winze in o,der to
take out ore. In the meantime
taking out about two tons OF ore,
daily. About fifty tons first-class ore on
the dump. A marked improvement in
tho appearance of matters around the
mine since our last report. March 18th.
This mine is working about as men.
NEwARK.-The work during the last
week has been confined to tho Amador
ledge. on which drifting and Stopping ia
going on. In prospects and appearance
there is but little change to report. There
Is good prospect of plenty Of custom
ore Tor tho mill.
PORTLAND. Under the management of
Patsy Arnold, foreman, dead work is
progressing as reported in last notice.
Expect drifts will be started as soon as
tho Supt. arrives.
SILVER PEAK, Il. r.. Butler, Super
intendent. Orders aro expected by the
Superintendent to Immediately start up
work on this mine. Everything is pre-
pared to commence work Immediately.
ALps.-W Working ten men prospecting.
Nothing new to report since our last.
Supt. A. ]. Blair left San Francisco on
Thursday, 18th inst. Sickness of his
child caused bis delay.
BowERY.-Nothing new to add to our
last report.
YoUNa MEMS SocrAL.-The next party
Of the Young Mems Social Club will
take place at Browns Hall, on Wednes.
day evening, March tho Gath. The
Grand March will con,mapoo NJ q ar