The Arizona sentinel., 1883-06-23
OUR MINES.
How they Look. and What they are Doing.
PROSPECTS FOR THE FUTURE
Of Yums Cepnty are Flatteringly ' right
 and Promising.

The first day of June was s bright and balmy day, and the exhilarating atmosphere one In- haled was perfumed by the fra grance of the mesquite and palo- verde blossoms. The Water of the Rio Colorado rushed by with the rapidity of an avalanche, and foamed and hissed as it met the piers Of the bridge. But the shrill whistle of the steamer warns us that this is no time for idle dreams, and we are soon aboard the craft that Is to bear us up-river, under the kind care of Capt. Joe Godfrey. Passing the ''heads" the gallant little steam- CT groans and quivers like a thing of life, in the mighty current, but only for, few In0ments-we are under way, at a lively rate of speed, to which the "fast bell' sounds charming chorus. Little by little old Yuma disappears from view, and in few hours we reach
 BENIGNo RUIZ's LANDING,
 just below the Laguna. The mar row inlet from the river was filled with water. which rushed and fOamed along with the noise of mimic Niagara. A short distance inland a beautiful crystal-like lake could be seen. commonly called the Laguna. The shores of the lake were fringed by luXuriant growth of dropping willows. their beautiful grace and foliage being reflected in the bright waters; now and anon bright flash shone on the Laguna, like gleam of silver in the sunlight wherein the sportive waterfowl disturbed the quiet of the surroundings. Ones memory carried back a few years could recall the wondruus gold camp which existed at this point. Hundreds of thousands of dollars were found by tEe adventurous miner, and what was prosperous and lively settlement, is now deserted village, with nothing to recommend it except its romantic history and picturesque surroundings. In few moments more and Boss Muzzy has turned the throttle and We are under way and continue to stem the current until eight o'clock, when a landing was made for the night. To say that the evening was lovely would hut faintly express. The bright starlight illumined the waters of the river and deepI shadows were on each side of the light formed by the bleak cold mountains on both banks. The glow of the stars. the rush and song of the waters. and the very romantic sur roundings of the boat formed a picture that lhe writer will never forget. Just a. the modest light of day appeared in the East, the Gila was on her way and by eight o'clock we reached
 CASTLE DOME.
 Here we met the genial MT, G. H. Hutchins the agent of the c. D. M. & s. Co.,, whose valuable interests are well protected and managed by the gentleman above mentioned. The freight for this point being disch lrged, the boat once more headed up- stream. Gen'I. Summers cozy home and magnificent model farm were soon passed. and in few hours we were in the cele- brated Eureka Canon. As we passed the Eureka Mountains Chas. Thiessen appeared in sight and waved kind bon voyage 10 his friends aboard. Mir. ihiessen is working a valuable mine in this section known as the "G0v. Purdy," he and his partners, Messrs. Lambie and Pur1y, have made a shipment of ore 10 San Francisco, that gave very good returns. But hark; a whistle is