Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1876-02-10

RAYMOND T. ELY.-We are pleased to
note that sinking on the main shaft Of
the Raymond & Ely will be resumed this
morning, the work Of sinking being let
by contract. No trouble is anticipated
in regard to the shaft being kept clear of
water, as the tank at the bottom is in
place, which obviates all trouble hereto
fore experienced in lowering the pump.
The shaft has been placed in good order.
considerable work having been done on
it recently. The mechanics employed
have done their work we'll, and we may
saw that the Superintendent, D. M. Tyr
RELY, knows when work is we'll done, and
the men for the work under his super
vision. tits to be hoped the work of
sinking will 60 on without any Interrupt.
ton, as it is a matter interesting every
resident Of Phoebe. How far it is the pur-
pose Of the Superintendent to sink be.
low the water line before drifting we are
not advised, but no one has any fears as
to the result when the vein Is again
tapped, say at n depth of two hundred
feet below the present workings.
Down IT CAMx.-We should say it did.
Yesterday morning at early daylight the
weather was just marvel of unpleasant
ness for this region. 1t rivalled first.
class snow-storm in the region of the
Comstock. accompanied with the usual
amount of attendant zephyers. There
was not music, but snow in the air, and
lots Of it. Then the way in which the
wind blew was caution. It whistled
and screamed. slammed door, shook
windows and drifted the snow in huge
piles. Not only that, but it industriously
sought out every chink and Granny and
then filed them carefully with the finest
article of the beautiful" In fact yes.
terday was marked with spell of as un.
comfortable weather as was ever expert.
senced in this locality, and we don't care
now soon it goes and how seldom il
visits US.
uSJusT.-Judgs Pitzer informs US tina,
the extract from tho San Francisco
Chronicle respecting the late G. A. Leak,
ooes injustice to the memory of tina
genteman. The Judge says that b,
anew Mr.. Leake we'll since 1852, ant
.nat ne was certain that Mr.. L. never at
.acAed any one in that cowardly o.
Ieaonerous. fashion. Also that durin,
a n,s lifetime Mr.. Leake was noted for BIZ
pleasanf and affable manners and free
o aOm rom giving just cause of oftense t,
pissoLurIoN.-It will be seen by
noice In our advertising columns tina
frank Wheeler and Geo. W. Arnold
composing the we'll know Arm of Franz
Wheeler & Co., hardware dealers, hav
dissolved partnership, Geo. w. Arnol'
carrying on the business, who assume
aIl liabilities and collects all debts du,
The late firm.
he snow that fell night before las
and yesterday was Of the wettest descrip
MonIand is not long for this world. !
- nsole to shuttle of at any moment,
portion taking the shape of aqueou
'apor and soaring to ETHEREAL realms, th
.ss' following o more matter OF fac
Surse down in the valley and coming i
mo o surface again by means Of the Ray
n0nd 4 Ely pump.
0howDhD.-Ths storm yesterday drov
ivory one who could escape from it's rud
assaults assaults to seek shelter. As q const
Y yt.ace the saloons presented some
shs a' crowded appearance. The stoy
hasps were visibly increased and thos
WV. VIZ could indulge in warm potatiou
ao. y generally INDUCED % preventiv
's' 'ne evil effects Of the chilly bias
nAsEAs CoRpus.-Last evening pet
"on Tor the issuance Of writ of habea
S SOrpus in behalf Of Idaho Bill vas mr.,
s,sa sea 70 Judge Rives and the writ orr
v,su 20 Issue and made feturnahla ~
"ofning at 10 O'Clock. w.
THERE is some reason to believe N,
me storm has taken wide range fro,
thu SS coast :, q. to the Rocky Mountains,
hsa, me case We again NAV exnact
T ISr OF a blockade on the Centrs sSs :
on Pacific Railroads, az
o. bullion 0.i salrxzsr.-wslls, Fargo
8. a Skipped yesterday bullion v.lusa