Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1878-08-15

The Hoesac Mine-Starting Up the
Hosting WOrks-Who Were
There, Etc.


The completion Of the hosting works Of
| the Hoogac mine was effected Tuesday
| afternoon, IND the engine fired up late in
the evening, though the formal starting Of
| the machinery did not occur until yester-
day afternoon, to which many OF our
prominent citizens were invited and put in
an appearance, among whom was a repre-
sentative of the SENTINEL. Carriages were
provided for the invited guests, and about
2 o'clock yesterday afternoon a number of
our citizens, including several ladies,
started for Hoosac mountain. The dust
was the worst ever seen, and detracted
from the enjoyment of the ride. A patter-
| ing sprinkle Of rain fell when about two
miles from town, which cooled the atmos-
phere, but did not lay the dust. However,
the ride TO the mountain was refreshing
and enjoyable.
WHO E THERE.
Among the ladies present we noticed
Mrs. Shoemaker, Mrs. Clay Simms, Mrs.
Stickleman, and Mrs. Marsden. Among
the gentlemen were Hon. Thomas Wren,
General Conner, j. A. Porter, William
Mills, T. Robinson, Sheriff Sias, Matt
Kyle, J. Steele, John Baker, Pete Cana
van, William Smith, J, X. Wilson, Of San
Jose, Julius LesAer and many others whom
we did not know, swelling the number to
about one hundred persons.
TUE RECEPTION.
Superintendent Wermuth received all
with that peculiar good-fellowship which
appears to be a part of his nature, provid-
ing the ladies with a comfortable place to
rest, and ushering the gentlemen into the
presence Of champagne, beer, whisky, and
cigars, which we're literally partaken Of,
and many a toast drank to the success OF
the Hoosac and health OF the Superin-
tendent.
II WORKS.
The hosting works are located at the
summit Of the mountain, a little north of
the high cliff OF rocks, and comprise q
frame building S0x40, and thirty feet high.
The engine, which is stationed at the
southwest corner, is an Sxl2-inch cylinder,
twenty-four horse power, and was manu-
featured by Park 4 Tracy of San Fran
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skill inc neatness. 1t was put up by
p. II. Goss. a man engaged in the mine,
in workmanlike and creditable
manner. Everything works to a charm,
and the different parts OF the machinery
adjust with perfect exactness, evidence of
the superiority OF workmanship at the
mandatory. The William Wright patent
bucket-plunger steam pump works beau
tifully, and when not used to supply water
for the boiler, an attachment by opening a
cock shuts off the water supply and uns o
circular saw for cutting wood, timber and
wedges. The engine is of sufficient power
to hoist l 900 feet. The shaft Is a double
compartment one, and is down 200 feet, in
tersecting the main tunnel at the l00-foot
level. The ore will how be hoisted by
steam and placed ON the dumps for haul
ing, instead Of being run to the end of the
tunne by the old process.
Superintendent Wermuth was very par
ticular to have everything in ship-shape
order before starting; and, judging from
the smooth manne in which the machin-
cry ran yesterday, his most sanguine an
ticipations are more than realized, and no
little credit is TO be attached to the mill
wrights and engineers for the fine adjust
ment Of the machinery, as well as to
Messrs. Parke & Lacy for the perfection
attained in the minutest parts Of the iron
work.
II SURROUNDINGS.
by the kindless Of Mr.. Ed. Emery, fore
man, our reporter was shown through the
various manifestations of the underground
workings-introduced into the main tun-
nell dips, spurs, chutes, angles, and
chambers where ore had been extracted.
A tunne is now in from the main drift
some $50 feet, which will be pushed for
ward in q due west course, with the expec-
tation Of striking The same body Of ore as
lies near the surface.
THE VIEW.
From the company's works a very fine
view Of the country may be had. AS far
as the eye can reach, one unbroken chain
Of mountains rises in picturesque gran
deur, now and then broken by some small
basin Of level land. To the north, at a
distance Of seventy-fve miles, and at the
extreme portion Of Diamond range. the
buttes rise in majestic splendor against the
horizon. To the east and south the eye
only ~compassed a vast expanse OF broken
country ; while to the west the departing
rays OF a summers sun spread q soft halo
over mountain and dale, and the mind be-
came lost in conjecture and speculation,
and it was with regret that the eye was
withdrawn from 80 lovely a picture, and
once more made to dwell upon stern reali-
ties instead OF visionary dreams.
The party broke up about half-past 5
o'clock, reaching town in time for supper,
and all unite in voting thanks to the eff
cient Superintendent and gentlemanly fore
man-and, visiting the Hoosac, the ~realiza-
fion Of their fondesf dreama