Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1880-11-04
The Outlook.

1t j. 10 b. hoped tina; our mining men
have sufficiently realized the mistake, which
have been made in the organization Of min
Ing companies upoa properties where the
existence o. mine was extremely doubtful
and also IN the man asemeni of those mines
which might long ere this have proved val
liable had II not been for the INSCRIPTIONS
methods adopted OF the short sghiedncss Of
those Who were honest in their intentions
but allowed their enthusiasm 10 get the bet
ter Of their judgment and common SENSE
These errors and miscalculations have been
repeatedly pointed out By liz and We are
sufficiently sanguine 10 believe that ihes " ii
not be repeated, at least TO any grea; e1ieai
The history of the settlement of the great
West has shown Us that every mining camp
: first brought into notice by a period OF
excitement during which is mineral wealth
is greatly oyer-esiimated. \ subsequent
period Of depression inevitably follows, and
if IT lives through this lis future prosperity
is assured. Leadville presents the most re-
cent and noted example Of this Kind. With
in three year. people have tiockel there in
immense numbers attracted solely by disoov-
cries Of the precious metals until a city of
built up in a desolate spot far removed from
railroads or any other decent means OF COM
munication with the outside world. In the
height Of its prosperity a number of its
most prominent mining properties, IN fact the
very ones which built up its reputation, sud
denly collapsed. and brought the locality
into such disrepute that for a long time the
very life and existence of the city itself was
threatened. Hundreds and even thousands
left for other localities, thinking that the
days Of its glory had departed and indeed
such was the general opinion. Gradually,
however. il recovered from the shock. and
today the camp bears undeniable evidences
Of permanence and prosperity.
Maine has been passing through just such
experiences. The fact that after long pc
Rod Of depression the mining industry in
this State is still considered an important
one, speaks well not only for the mines
themselves but for the parties engaged in
the work Of development. The present is
no time to be discouraged; all the signs are
snost hopeful; indeed, the indications are
that the turning point has been reached !;
much of the prejudice which has existed to-
v ard Maine mines has been overcome and
from this time forward the industry will
gradually but none the less surely increase
in proportions and work It's way into public
favor until it must eventually overshadow
all Others.
Several Of the Blueh:ll mines are about to
be supplied with smelters. The Sullivan
mill is turning out bullion, the Waukeag is
in magnificent ore which grows richer and
richer with every additional foot of depth,
the Milton at a depth of 100 feet and the
Grant at 100 are on the eve of cutting their
respective lodges. Farther east, at Goulds-
boro, the concentrating mill is about to
demonstrate the value of the ores of that
section. The mines of the Bagaduce region
are, at the slight depth attained, showing
ores of wonderful richness and in consider
able quantity. The Deer Isle is making
regular shipment Of ore and, as we have be-
fore stated, is now on a paying basis. In
the Hampden district the Con Hampden is
prosecuting for the vein at depth Of 200
feet and will probably reach it within few
days. The Lawrence cross cut has pene-
trated the vein and rumor says that very fine
ore is being taken out. Recently active
work has been commenced by New York
parties at two different points upon the
Hampden lode, both lying between the prop
critics of the Con. Hampden and Norombega
Mining companies. These gentlemen mean
business and we understand that one COM
pany has already erected . shaft house,
blacksmith shop and boarding house upon
the premises.
There are many other valuable properties
scattered all over the State but we have
mentioned sufficient number TO show that
mining matters in Maine are progressing
fayorably and that the industry is rapidly
assuming extensive proportions.-N aiae
Mining journal.