The Phoenix herald., 1879-05-10

tenn of irrigation in operation
 Innumerable mountain sides and
 valleys are covered with heavy
 growths of pine, oak, hemlock anst
 other fine varieties Of timber, besides
 which are the large tracts in the river
 bottoms, with their splendid growth
 of majestic coftonwoods
 MINERAL WEALTH.
 Over and above all, though, Is Ar
 izona's unsurpassed mineral wealth
 There has been marked advance of
 late in this interest, fiattesiAg and en-
 couraging in the extreme. Altogeth.
 CT there is nothing in the 7yo9Fd to ex-
 ceed or compare with the extent,
 richness, variety and perfaanency
 of the mineral deposits. The Barren
 ness, aridness and sterility above as scribcd to Arizona do not affect in the least her possessing vast mineral resources.
 The cxistance of rich mines has
 been proven beyond cavil or doubt ! Capital has been attracted hither; nu- mcrous purchases of valuable and paying properties have been made; increasing and important develop ment are taking place, and new min ing districts are being constantly dis covered and located An important progress appears in the frequent erection of mills of different capaci- ties with modern approved machin- cry The fact that there are several dividend paying mines is an es. pecially noteworthy and forcible one Important mining transactions are of frequent occurrence; and there are pending negotiations and projected enterprises for extensive develop ments and mining operations which aurur well for the future.
 THE MINING DISTRICTS.
 As space will not permit an extend cd reference to the principle mining districts Tn the territory. I will briefly refer only to some in this inn mediate vicinity. The Globe, Pioneer and McAIillen in the Pinal noun tains have attained considerable prominence. There are some 5000 mining claims in these districts; many of them as yet are of course mere prospects. Numbers of these claims, though judging from their present developments, Justify the pre- valent opinion that they will soon at tract as wide and deserving attention as the famous bonanzas of Nevada. It is estimated that the bullion ship ped from these districts will amount to over two million dollars this year.
 The Nain portion of this amount is the result of the working of such mines as the Silver King, Stonewall Jackson, Mexican, Gen. Lee, uanni- bal, Isabella, Julius and Chl pride 0he two latter recently negotiated by A. C. Hesing of the Chicago .Stddts McMorris, McMillen, Silver Belt and Silver Star and their cxten- sions 0o enumerate which would take too much space). These mines are uc- credited by high authority as being located on the rctd s,adreS or mother veins of the great ore channel which the mineral belt of Arizona in q nertherly and southerly direc- ton.
 A continuation of this ere channel IS found in the Owl Head mountains further to the south, in which are several valuable silver and copper mines, among which the "Chief'' series of mines have the most exten- ,ivc developments, being valued at S300,000, I believe.
 Southeast still of there lie the Cat lrina mountains, through which this ore obtained passes in it's southeriy ,oursc. Next to the Pi.al mountains he mining districts in the Catarinas re obtaining important prominence. Many of the discoveries and develop nents have been of comparatively eccnt date, but their richness and line prospects have obtained for hem somewhat extended notoriety md several large districts have been The American Flag, )ld Hat, Bandit, Orion and Pedro 3rant are considered the principal liver mines. These mines are most y gold-bearin@, with good percen- age of silver The first incorporated mining company in Arizona was re- entity organized among the promin. mt business men of Florence wAe purchased the American Flag prop, rty from NJ A. Baldwin, Est, and rganized company with 8 GOO 900 apltal to work it. The organization f this company is to be considered significant one in AriIana's mining istory. When prominent citizens ike these organize com p.saiss and ike hold of mines 90 work them. lclr management and control uf uch an undertaking inspires the ublic with confidence as to it's mer- s and their ultimate success This CIV departure in mining transactions al, T. II.