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YOUST LEONARD, of White & Youst, Exchange Saloon, Main, (see ad) Young L. D. engineer N. Am. Mining Co Young John, feeder Marysville Mill
Zook A. miner Challenge Mine
DR. J. C. YOUNG'S
PRIVATE MEDICAL OFFICE AND HOSPITAL, No. 540 Washington Street, Second building below Montgomery Street, San Francisco, California.
ESTABLISHED 1850
For the cure of private complaints of whatever nature, and all diseases to which, as a sex, females are liable. Office for the sale of Dr. Young's celebrated female remedies. The safest and surest ever used.
DR. J. C. YOUNG
Graduate of the University Penn., and late lecturer on diseases of women and children, etc., etc., can be consulted by the afflicted of either sex, with every assurance of speedy and permanent cure. Self-abuse, Seminal weakness, Gonor- rehœa, Syphilis, Stricture, Gleet, Nervous debility, Trembling, Loss of Power in the Sexual Organs, Loss of Memory, All Female Irregularities, etc., etc., promptly and effectually cured.
Cure always Guaranteed, or no pay Required. NO MERCURY USED IN ANY FORM.
CONSULTATION, by Letter or Otherwise, FREE. The utmost secrecy maintained.
All Letters opened and replied to by himself.
ADDRESS J. C. YOUNG, M. D.,
540 Washington Street, San Francisco California.
HODGE & WOOD, Wholesale Stationers, 418 & 420 Clay St., S. F.,
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PACIFIC CUTLERY CO.,
A. H. OXENHAM & CO., Proprietors, Manufacturers, Direct Importers and Exclusive Wholesale Dealers -IN -
...
UTLBRY, GUNS,
Sporting Goods, Bunsmiths' Material, PLATED WARE, FANCY GOODS, MOTIONS AND FISHING TACKLE, 210 PINE STREET,
NEAR BATTERY, SAN FRANCISCO.
PACIFIC ARMS CO., Manufactory, Jersey City, N. J. J. W. FOX,
A. H OXENIIAM, Proprietors.
petr We particularly invite Gunsmiths and dealers in this class of goods to send in their orders, they will receive the closest attention at the lowest rates.
THOMAS DAY, No. 732 Montgomery Street, cor. Jackson,
FRANCI 0 IMPORTER, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALER IN
GAS FIXTURES,
Of every kind in use, and of the Latest Styles, Portables, Drop Lights, Torches, Turn-Keys, Wax Tapers, &c. Glass, PAPER, and Transparent MICA SHADES, in great variety. IRON PIPE,
ALL SIZES, used for WATER, STEAM or GAS, for sale in quan- tities to suit, at the Lowest Market Rates.
GALVANIZED IRON PIPE, FOR WATER,
A substitute for Lead, being more healthy, cheaper and less liable to injury.
My Fittings of all kinds, such as Elbows. Tees, Bends, Crosses. etc. All Sizes of Gas Cocks, Service Cocks, Meter Cocks, Bi! b Cocks, Union Coupling in great variety. All kinds of Glasses, Wicks, &c. Plumber' Basins, Wash and Closet Basins, Urinals. &c. Ivory Table Cutlery in gr at variety.
Geo. Wostenholm & Sons' celebrated IXL Pocket Cutlery.
Dealers in Blank Books, Legal and Commercial Blanks,
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J. F. & H. H. SCHAFER,
Manufacturers of and Dealers in
BEDDING
-
- AND
FURNITURE
OF EVERY DESCRIPTION,
Blankets, Comforters, Sheets, &r
504 and 506 SANSOME STREET,
NEAR CLAY, SAN FRANCISCO.
pay This Establishment is now generally known to be the CHEAPEST PLACE in the City for good BEDDING.
JONATHAN KITTREDGE,
Manufactures
LABOR
OMNIA VINCIT
FIRE-PROOF
Manufactures BANK VAULTS
DOORS, SHUTTERS
AND
AND
PHOENIX
WORKS .
GRATINGS.
SAFES.
Nos. 6 and 8 Battery Street,
NEAR BUSH,
SAN FRANCISCO.
N. B .-- ALL WORK WARRANTED AS ORDERED.
HODGE & WOOD, Wholesale Stationers, 418 & 420 Clay St., S. F.,
GOLD HILL
BUSINESS DIRECTORY,
IN WHICH THE
Different Trades and Professions are Classified and Arranged.
Gold Hill Foundry and Machine Shop.
This is the name of a new foundry that has just been erected in Gold Hill, by Messrs. Herrick, MeCurdy & Co. ; it is one of the most extensive foundries in the Territory. The various depart- ments are under the personal supervision of the proprietors. Messrs. McCurdy Bro's, taking charge of the machine shop, and Messrs. Herrick, Atchison and Boone, the foundry department. the main building is 68 by 45, with an additional wing of 65 by 14. A large and powerful crane with 40 feet sweep is used in the foundry, which is capable of supporting the heaviest kind of castings. The pattern room is located on the second floor.
APOTHECARIES.
Denny J. J. & Son, Odd Fellows' Building GAMBLE E. A. Main street, res High, (see ad p 276)
ARTIST.
Beals A. J. Daguerrean Artist
ASSAYER. HARRIS H. Almarin B. Paul & Co.'s Bank, (see ad p 270)
Dealers in School Books and Cheap Publications.
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ATTORNEYS.
Bishop & Apperson, Main Johnson S. M. Main KELLOGG S. A. Maynard's Block, Main Korn D. R. office op Odd Fellows' Hall, Main
BAKERS.
Becker J. Main
Fleidner G. Main
McHartnatt J. south Telegraph
Seller M. American Bakery
Uhl Adam, Main
BANKERS.
MAYNARD & FLOOD, Main, (see ad outside front cover) PAUL ALMARIN B. & CO., next to Odd Fellows' Hall
BARBERS.
Hawkins Geo. Main
Mayer & Fliedner, Main
BATHS.
Mayer & Fliedner, Main
BLACKSMITHS.
BUTSCH V. Main, (see ad p 255) Eckel -, Main Hill John, Main
Lewis M. B. pick makers
Mason John, N. American F R
BOARDING HOUSES.
Ball F. P. prop'r Canon House
Hobbs J. L. Monitor
Harrold Mrs. Lower Gold Hill
Hayes Mrs. Lower G. H. Main MEAHAN M. Main Oesting P. Lower G. H. op Union Mill
PRAYSVILLE HOUSE, Mrs. Mary Pray, Divide, bet Virginia and Gold Hill, (see ad p 289) VESEY HOTEL, Main, (see ad p 297) EXCHANGE HALL, (see ad p 267)
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BOILER WORKS. CORBETT & MOORE, Pioneer Boiler Works, Lower Gold Hill, (see ad p 282)
BOOT AND SHOE MAKERS.
Flynn Thos. C. Crown Point Ravine
McGinn Henry, Lower Gold Hill, Main
Nicoll Wm. res Main
O'Donohue M. Main
SCHWEAT & MOELLER, Main
Stockle G. Main
Winterbauer G. Main
BOOT-BLACK.
Whirp J. W. Main
BREWERIES.
BODEMER & SCHWEIS, " Gold Hill," Main, (see ad p 268)
BROKERS.
Arnold Samuel, Main
Blouin P. office Montminy Building, Main
Brooke H. C. office opposite Gold Hill "News," Main
Burnett Geo. G. office Maynard's Block
Caldwell Edwin, res Telegraphı
Davol Wm. E. Main
FLAGG H. H. of H. H. Flagg & Co. Post Office Building FLAGG H. H. & CO. Post Office Building, (see ad p 265) Fox Anthony, office Maynard's Block
HALE W. E. office Wells, Fargo & Co's, (see ad p 270) Hyatt Sam'l, Main
Hunt S. N. Main Jewett A. Main
Lafferty W. E. Main opposite " News " office Lukin A. Main
Manning H. A. Maynard's Block
McDonald A. C. Main
McGinness J. Maynard's Block
McIntyre A. Main Morse Edward C. Maynard's Block
Norton Edward, Main
Pease G. W. Maynard's Block
Perkins C. C. res White House
Phillips - opposite " News " office
Prall T. H. south Main
Robinson S. H.
Turney Geo. W. Post Office Building
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BUTCHERS.
CRAIGHEAD & RICHE, City Market, Main Hawley -, Union Market, Lower Gold Hill QUICK & GAGNON, Nevada Market, Main, (sec ad p 290) Schneider & Hays, Main Whitcomb & Norton, Gold Hill Market, Main
CARPENTERS.
Bluett W. B. Bope M. M. Main
Cavan G. North Tunnel Road
Connell S. North Tunnel Road
Cook Wm. south Blanchard Goodson R. North Am. F. Road
Hackett R. A. Cañon House Jacobs G. north Bowers Johnson Win. south Telegraph Marohn F. Main
MeCloud Wm. D. Virginia City
MeGlauflen S. T. bds Striker's boarding house Meacham D.
O'Connor J. D. north Main
Odlum L. Y. bds Cañon House Patton J. Divide
Robinson R. O. Am. F. Road
STANAWAY & SONS, res American City, (see ad p 290) Stephenson G. C. Lower Gold Hill
Willson R. N. north Bowers
CHEMISTS AND DRUGGISTS.
Denny & Son, Odd Fellow's Building GAMBLE E. A. drug store, Main, (see ad p 276)
CIGARS AND TOBACCO.
Bloomfield & Co. Main LEVISON B. Main opposite Maynard & Flood's, (see ad p 279)
CLOTHING.
Frankenheimer & Co. Main
HAAS S. & CO. Main, (see ad p.270) Harris E. Main
COMMISSION AGENT.
FLAGG H. H. & CO. Post Office Building, (see ad p 265)
HODGE & WOOD, Wholesale Stationers, 418 & 420 Clay St., S. F.,
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CONTRACTORS AND BUILDERS:
Patton S. J. Divide PLAISTED GEO. res cor High and Marston Stanaway & Sons, Am. F. Road
DENTISTS.
Beals A. J. Main Mayer J. G. Main
DRY GOODS.
HAAS BROS. Main, (see ad p 270)
ENGINEERS:
Anderson A. Michigan Mine Ballad J. W. Succor Mill
Barnett R. P. Coover's Mill
Beckworth Geo. north Bowers Bower Jno. south B, Virginia City
Brandt Simon, res Yellow Jacket
Brigham -, Imperial Mill Brook J. W. Centreville Mill
Casey B. Petaluma Mill
Cocran E. Lucerne Works Davis Thos. Maysville Mill Elwell Wm. Seale Mill
Evans N. Lucerne Works® Gillespie A. Union Mill Goff T. A. Alta Mine Jackson T. S. Imperial Mill
Kellogg L. F. Rhode Island Mill
Kenedy H. W. Empire Mill a Laselle H. W. Alta Mine
LeBlanc E. I. Sapphire Mill and Mining Co' Long Wm. M. Virginia Mansen Z. Swansea Mill
Morrow J. B. Seale's Mill Mullen Robt. Main
Ostrom Jno. Virginia City
Quinlan Jas. Imperial Mill
Rice E. S. Bowers' Mill
Roberts J. C. Union Mill Roddick W. Gold Hill Mill, res south Telegraph
Ross Dan'l, Bowers' Mill Rule Edw. Marysville Mill
Safford J. B. res Globe Hotel
Sayles L. C. Succor Mill
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Senderling Jno. C. res Fountain House
Shirley Wm. Bowers' Mill Smith Frank, Coover's Mill
STODDARD GEO. A. Petaluma Mill Wales J. H. Rhode Island Mill
Wheeler E. M. Main
Wilton R. S. Divide
EXPRESSES.
Coursolles L. G. agent Langton's Express Wells, Fargo & Co. Main
FOUNDRIES.
EMPIRE, Hubbard, McAdams & Co. prop'rs, Virginia and Gold Hill Divide, (see ad p 164)
FULTON, Thos. Jones, prop'r, Virginia and Gold Hill Divide, (see ad p 206 & 273) Herrick, McCurdy & Co. Main, Lower Gold Hill
HYDE O. C. prop'r Pioneer, Lower Gold Hill, (see ad front in- side cover)
GROCERIES.
BURNS W. S. & CO. Main, Lower Gold Hill, (see ad p 252) Cohn & Co. Main
Cole & McCrary, Main, Lower Gold Hill
Crocker & Co. Main
KORN BROS. Gold Hill Store; Flagg's Block, (see ad p 276) LANSING J. V. A. Main
Musto J. Main
SHEPARD LEVI, next door to Omnibus office, Main, (see ad p 292) Stern & Weill, Main
Winne E. J. Centreville Store, Main
HARDWARE.
Bittner, Eugene & Co. Main
Cushing Edw. res south Telegraph
HOTELS.
GAINES R. prop'r Exchange Hotel, Main, (see ad p 267) Haub C. Fountain House, Main Jackson & Ryan
Keeley J. D. Nevada, Lower Gold Hill
Meserve W. H. Barnes Hotel
McIntyre M. Golden Eagle Hotel
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McPike & Paterson, White House
PRAYSVILLE HOUSE, Mrs. Mary Pray, Virginia and Gold Hill Divide, (see ad p 289) Perreault J. F. Main opposite Vesey Hotel VESEY'S, by H. M. Vesey, Main above Blanchard (see ad p 297) Wunsch H. Globe Hotel
Webster H. Federal, Telegraph
JOINER.
Marston L. H. south High
LAUNDRIES.
Brry T. Main PIONEER STEAM LAUNDRY, by White & Hobart, Spring Valley,
LIQUOR MERCHANTS.
PERRY & LEICHTER, Main, Gold Hill, and 508 Battery San Francisco, (see ad p 288) Sylvester, D. S. wholesale
LODGINGS.
Brown Wm. private, Telegraph Dodds Miss O. M.
LUMBER.
Diehl Thos. R. west side Gold Hill
McFarland S. Divide
Prall & Brown, south Main
Proctor & Co. Divide
Russell & Co. Main
MASONS.
STANWAY & SONS, American City, (see ad p 290)
MILLWRIGHTS.
Bope M. M. Main Bullock J. H. Rhode Island Mill
Clapp D. L. Main
Gould A. Jackson, Main
Lemont J. Main
PLAISTED GEO. cor High and Marston
Smith F. K. North Tunnel Road
Whitaker Wm. Main opposite Vesey's Hotel
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NEWSPAPERS.
Daily Message, Bloor & Co. prop'rs GOLD HILL NEWS, (Daily Evening,) Mynch & Mundall, prop'rs, Main, (see ad p 278)
NOTARIES PUBLIC.
Brooke H. C. Main HALE W. E. office Wells, Fargo & Co's, (see ad p 270)
OMNIBUS LINE.
CRANDALL J. B. Virginia and Gold Hill Pioneer Line, (see ad p 286)
PAINTERS.
Decher & Blackman, Main Hull W. W. Am. F. Road
Lee Brothers, Main
PHYSICIANS.
Barnes T. L. Vesey's Hotel, Main
Bishop S. Main
Campbell & Hereford, north Main
GASTON WM. next door below Vesey's Hotel, (see ad p 268) Goss Wm. H. Main
Hall J. W. Main
RESTAURANTS:
Barnum, Main BENITZ A. Fashion, Main, (see ad p 252)
SAN FRANCISCO, Sander & Schaefer, Main, (see ad p 292)
SADDLER:
McMartin James, Main
SALOONS:
Allen Mrs. M. Lower Gold Hill
Birge F. A. Bank Exchange, Main
BUCK & WATA, Metropolitan, Main Colburn J. E. Nevada Soloon
FINCH'S SALOON, by Thos. Finch, Main, (see ad p 263) FUNSTON & CO., Blue Wing, Main GOLD J. M. Main, (see ad p 268) Hart G. A. Sample Rooms
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Marglot Peter, French Saloon, Main
McCarty & McGinn, Main
Phareo & True, Main Quelet Geo. Lower Gold Hill SAN JUAN EXCHANGE, Schaefer & Lux, Main, (see ad p 295) Schaefer & Lux, Main
Todd & Chase. Main
WHITE & YOUST, Main, (see ad p 299)
STABLES.
DINSMORE & AYLSWORTH, Eclipse Stables, Main, (see ad p 260) Dolman & Clark, Main Denise Wm. H. Main
STATIONERY.
LEVISON B. Main opp. Maynard & Flood's Bank, (see ad p 279) Montminy A. Main
SURVEYOR AND CIVIL ENGINEER. Hunt George, Broadway
TAILORS.
Brodham, -, Main Harris J. Main
TINNER.
CUSHING E. Main
WAGON MAKER.
BUTSCH VALENTINE, Main, op Golden Eagle Hotel, (see ad p 255)
WATCHMAKERS AND JEWELERS.
Gamble Wm. south Blanchard Grove F. J. Main Levy Max, Main McVicar C. Main
HEUSTON, HASTINGS & CO., THE LARGEST CLOTHING HOUSE Me ON THE PACIFIC COAST.ET See Advertisement on outside cover.
Dealers in School Books and Cheap Publications.
HODGE & WOOD, Wholesale Stationers, 418 & 420 Clay St., S. F.,
BILLY WILSON'S
DAILY ACCOMMODATION STAGE LINE,
OFFICE
OFFICE
AT
AT THE
G. Lewis' Saloon,
ORMSBY HOUSE,
UNDER
CARSON.
International Hotel, C St., Virginia City.
G. L. GIBSON,
AGENT.
J. H. BOYD, Agent.
~
WM. F. WILSON,
PROPRIETOR.
BETWEEN VIRGINIA CITY AND CARSON CITY,
AFFORDING FIRST CLASS ACCOMMODATIONS.
Leaves Carson at 9 o'clock, A. M. for Virginia City and intermediate points. Returning, Leaves Virginia City at 22 o'clock, P. M., for
Gold Hill, Silver City, Empire City and Carson City.
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SILVER CITY, LYON COUNTY,
Is situated about half way between Virginia City and Dayton. All of the stages running between Virginia and California, over the Placerville Route, pass through here, as well as a large pro- portion of the travel of the Territory. Silver City relies exclu- sively on the mining interests of the surrounding country for sup- port. Some of the finest mills in the Territory, as well as the richest lodes, lay encompassed within her limits. The past year has been particularly noted for the number of private residences that have been erected and are now in course of completion. The citizens display a refined taste, as well as a confidence in the re- sources of the country, by the numerous gardens and other exter- nal and substantial improvements that they are constantly making. Almost every private residence is adorned by numerous tree planted around their dwellings, which has the effect of making favorable impressions on every one that either passes through or takes up a residence within its limits. Silver City is fully rep- resented by societies, organizations and social institutions ; which for numbers and unity, would be creditable to the reputation of larger cities. Having an abundance of granite and other building material contiguous to the City, the citizens have erected several blocks of buildings composed of the above mate- rial, which render them fire proof, and are substantial indications to the observing traveler, of the permanent growth and pros- perity of the City.
CHURCHES.
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, SILVER CITY .- Rev. W. W. Macomber pastor; services every Sabbath, at 2} o'clock P. M., at the School house. This Church was organized January 1st, 1864.
The various other religions denominations are represented, and several of them contemplate erecting churches and places of wor- ship, at an early date.
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SCHOOLS.
Active preparations are now being made by the "City Fathers" to perfect a system of "City Schools," for the education of the' numerous and constantly increasing youth of the City. There are several schools conducted and supported by private enter- prise.
F. & A. MASONS.
SILVER CITY LODGE, No. 163, F. & A. MASONS .- Dispensation granted March 29th, 1863 ; organized April 4th, 1863 ; char- tered May 15th, 1863.
Present officers : Chas. F. Brant, W. M .; August Koneman, Treas .; Richard T. Mullard, S. W .; Henry W. Arnold, Sec'y ; Moses J. Rourke, J. W .; Jno. M. Kennedy, S. D .; Josiah K. Barney, J. D .; Henry Lux, Tyler.
Present number of members fifty. Stated meetings first Satur- day in each Month. Called meetings every Saturday.
I. O. O. F.
SILVER CITY LODGE .- Organized April 14th, 1862. Officers for the ensuing year : J. Pattie, N. G .; L. D. Noyes, V. G .; D. Mclaughlin, Treas .; J. W. Adkins, Rec. Sec.
Number of members twenty-seven. Meet every Monday even- ing at Odd Fellows' Hall.
SILVER CITY GUARD.
The Military of Silver City was organized in October, 1862. This Company had eighty-four members when first organized under Capt. Zebriskie. It at present boasts of a full complement of well drilled members.
Officers : S. Terry, Capt .; C. Garrett, 1st Lieut .; W. H. Campbell, 2nd Lieut .; L. D. Noyes, Brevet; P. J. H. Smith Orderly.
The above Company numbers amongst its members some of the best military talent in the Territory. Should an opportunity ever be offered to test the material of which the citizen soldiery of Nevada is composed, the Silver City Guard will give an ac- count of themselves which will reflect immortal honors on them- selves, as well as the City they represent.
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TOLL ROADS.
A new road is almost completed between this place and Amer- ican City. If the mines of the latter place should realize the expectations of its friends, the vast amount of teams that will be engaged in hauling quartz over this road to the quartz mills located around Silver City, will give an impetus to business here, as well as a source of great revenue to its owners. From here the roads radiate to Carson, Dayton, Humboldt, and the Reese River Country.
QUARTZ MILLS.
DEVILS GATE QUARTZ MILL .-- Is situated just below the Devil's Gate. This Mill was formerly known by the name of the Washoe Mill. It was erected by Almarin B. Paul & Co., and was started for the first time on the 9th August, 1860. There is a dispute and a great deal of controversy between this Mill and Coover's Pioneer Mill at Gold Hill, as to which should have the honor of having first commenced operations in crushing quartz in the Ter- ritory-both having got up steam the same day and the same hour. It is a matter open to discussion amongst the oldest in- habitants. This Mill has changed proprietors ; it is now owned by Irwin & Co. The machinery is driven by a 24-horse power steam engine, working two of Howland's batteries of 8 stamps each, making in all 16 stamps with a crushing capacity of 20 tons of quartz in 24 hours. It also lias 24 pans of the latest im- proved style. J. C. Benson, superintendent.
PIONEER QUARTZ Co.'s MILL-In Gold Canon, near Devil's Gate ; erected in 1860; started on the 15th December of the same year. It has a 40-horse power steam engine, running three 5-stamp batteries, with a crushing capacity of 20 tons per day. It works 3 of Hepburn's and 28 Knox's pans. The size of the main building is one hundred feet square. It is due to the credit of the present proprietors to state that for three years it has been the most successfully worked Mill in the Territory-not having stopped operations longer than twenty hours at any one time during that period. J. A. Toddman, Superintendent ; N. P. Sheldon, Business Agent.
KNICKERBOCKER MILL .- Owned by Messrs. Sherman & Bro. is situated in Gold Cañon, near American Ravine ; has 5 stamps
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with 2 7-feet amalgamating pans, and is driven by a 32-feet water-wheel. Small though this Mill may appear in comparison with those surrounding it, yet owing to the advantages of water- power, and good management, it is perhaps more profitable to its- owners than Mills that boast of greater capacities.
BACON QUARTZ MILL .- Owned by the " Bacon Mill and Mining Co .; " situated at the junction of Gold Canon and American Ra- vine, below Silver City. Was first built in 1862, and re-built in 1863. It runs 30 straight stamps, has 18 4-feet and 16 5-feet pans, and is driven by an engine of 45-horse power. It reduces 20 tens of ore in 24 hours. Samuel Doake, Superintendent ; L. S. Phillipps, Foreman.
SPARROW, TRENCH & Co.'s MILL .- Is located in American Ravine, a short distance above the Sierra Nevada Hotel. Was built during the summer of 1860. Size of building 90 by 75 feet. It has 20 stamps and 16 7-feet pans ; driven by an engine of 60-horse power. This Mill reduces about 20 tons of rock per day, which is taken from the Company's Claim at Gold Hill. It employs 15 hands, working day and night, and is under the superintendence of Joseph Trench.
BARTOLA MILL .- Is located in Gold Canon, below Silver City. It is at present leased to John White. It has 8 stamps and 8 pans, with a crushing capacity of 10 tons of ore every 24 hours. It is propelled by a 16-horse power steam engine ; employs nine men, and is under the supervision of the lessee.
UNION MILL .- Owned by George A. Hudson ; was built in 1861. It is situated in American Ravine, a short distance above the Bacon Mill. It has 2 5-stamp batteries, driven by an engine of 20-horse power, and is capable of crushing 15 tons of ore in 24 hours. In the amalgamating department there are 8 7-feet amalgamating wooden tubs, with one small Wakelee pan. Em- ploys about 10 men. George A. Hudson, superintendent.
EASTERN SLOPE MILL .- Is situated one-half mile below Devil's Gate. Commenced operations in 1861. Was then owned by the Eastern Slope Mill and Mining Co., but has since changed hands, and is now in the possession of Edward McLean. It has 12 stamps of 950 pounds each, which crush 20 tons of quartz in 24 hours. It has 6 Hepburn pans, 3 separators, and has an outer
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settler and flumes for catching quicksilver and amalgam. It is propelled by a steam engine of 45-horse power, from the Pacific Foundry, San Francisco. Employs 14 men. Edward McLean, superintendent.
PHOENIX No. 1 .- Was erected in 1860, by C. S. Kellogg. At that time it had 8 wooden stamps, which have been since re- placed by 16 iron ones. It has 4 Hepburn pans and 2 settlers, driven by an engine of 24-horse power, with boiler to corres- pond. Employs nine men and runs day and night. Under the supervision of Charles Uznay.
PHOENIX No. 2 .- Was constructed in 1861, and has a front of 100 by 80 feet. It has 4 batteries of 5 stamps each ; runs 22 amalgamating pans of 6 feet in diameter and 12 of 5 feet. It has also a prospecting battery of 2 small stamps. The whole making a crushing capacity of 25 to 30 tons of quarts per day. It is to be propelled by a new and splendid steam engine of 70- horse power, and employs 17 men, and is also under the super- vision of Mr. Charles Uznay.
There are a number of stone and frame houses adjoining these two Mills, which are used for offices, retorting rooms, boarding houses for the hands and residence of the proprietor and super- intendents.
EXCELSIOR QUARTZ MILL .- Is situated in John Town, about one-quarter of a mile below the Swansea. It was built in 1861 and started in November of the same year. It has 8 stamps of 900 pounds each, which work about 12 tons of rock in 24 hours, and has also 10 amalgamating pans ; is propelled by an engine of 40-horse power, built at the Vulcan Iron Works, San Fran- cisco. Employs nine men ; under the supervision of Mr. John Briggs, one of the owners.
SWANSEA MILL .- Owned by John Tregloan ; is situated just below the Phoenix Mill, in Gold Cañon ; was built in 1862 and started in June of the same year. It has 12 double-stem stamps of 800 pounds each, 18 6-feet amalgamators, 2 5-feet tubs and 3 concentrators. The capacity of the engine is 40-horse power , with a 12-inch cylinder of 3-feet stroke. This Mill is capable of reducing 18 tons of quartz in 24 hours, and is under the super- . vision of Mr. John Tregloan, the owner.
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EAGLE MILL .- Is now being built by H. B. Jones (proprietor). It will have three straight stamps with two pans, and will be driven by water-power-the wheel of which is 24 feet in diame- ter. As this Mill is to be driven by the same power as the Knickerbocker, with careful management there is no doubt but it will prove a source of profit to its owner.
MERCHANT'S MILL .- Situated in Gold Canon, below the Pho- nix, at the junction of Rock Point Mill and Dayton road ; was constructed in 1861 ; has 12 stamps, 8 wooden amalgamators and 9 iron pans. It reduces about 15 tons of quartz in 24 hours- running night and day. It is propelled by an engine of 15-horse power, and employs 12 hands. Its machinery is adapted for working all the precious metals, and is under the supervision of C. A. Chapin.
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