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Show OUR DEEP CREEK LETTER. (Corrorjiondonc of tho IIkkild.J Deep Cheek, January 28, 1875. Again we take our pen to let you know what the denizens of this far off part of the country ore doing. The weather-is tolerable cold, and our last snow, about four inches, makes it somewhat disagreeable torunover tho j mountains, but we thought tbe inter- ; j estofal1 concerned was of more im-i im-i portanco than our personal ease, bo wo took occasion to boo what was i doing in the mines. Now that tbe miners have got over the excitement of relocating claims, consequent upon the taking effect of the congressional law, they have settled down to work again upon those mines that have for some time past attracted so much attention, at-tention, and as a result ol their continued con-tinued labors we are now able to present pre-sent some ol tho finest looking ledges that Utah can boast of. Among those deserving special attention we will name the Gold Hill mines, owned by the Deep Creek Consolidated company, com-pany, of St. Louie, who aro working quite a force of hands which they will increase as fast as circumstances will permit. It is aleo reported that as soon as possible they will startup their furnaces, which will give tho camp renewed energy. Perhaps by spring which is generally about two months earlier here than in tbe Cottonwoods, wo will have a display of operations that will Burprise the most sanguine. Tho Pocahontas, owned by M. G. Lewis, with whom most of the mining min-ing men of Salt Lake are more or less acquainted, is now down thirty-five feet, and still looking as well as usual, showing a largs vein of high grade galena ore, with ledge matter getting softer, which is considered a favorable circumstance for the ore to increase. There is also in the same locality tho Queen of the Hill and the Pow- hattin mines, upon which work is being prosecuted with all the vigor tho owners are capable of. Each shows from twelve to fifteen inches of galena, worth by sample $125. Some of the ore was worked here lat fall at the smelting works. There are also other locations in and near Goshute canon that look well. They will be opened more extensively ex-tensively by the 1st of May, so that parties desiring mining property can have as good, if not more favorable inducements presented for their consideration con-sideration here than can be found in the territory. . There is one portion of this district that has heretofore been but little mentioned. I refer to what is known as Hopkinsville, . in which, owing to the absenoo for some time ot most of the claim own-erg, own-erg, there has not beon much dona, but the law taking effect on the first of the month, brought in several parties par-ties from Kelton, Dry canon and other parts of the country, to represent repre-sent their interests in that locality, and are now working with might and main upon the best appearing mines, with a view of bringing a company to look at them. A team will start for the railroad next week to bring the intended purchasers. There is no public means of traveling yet estab-j liahed. Hopkinsville ia on the south side of the district near the overland road, and is easy of access; it is near the large Bprings called Kedding springs, which furnish water sufficient suffi-cient for any number of works that may be erected. Un the north end of camp "Dutch Mountain" work is being resumed on some of the old claims, and in fact, in all quarters work is progressing, and mine owners aro hopeful that this coming summer may bo one bringing bring-ing a rich bar vest to them, and as several companies are expected hero soon, and with the extensive operations opera-tions of tho Deep Creek consolidated company now hero, thoy may well feel buoyant. 1 A line of stages is to be put on from tho railroad to this place, as soon as stations can be built and stock transferred to tho now field of operation. Large invoices of merchandize mer-chandize aro reported being shipped to the railroad for the stores now here, and those expected to soon make their appearance. As mail facilities are and will bo limited until the opening of the projected stage line, it would be well for all mail matter for Gold Hill and Deep Creok offices to be sent via Toano, Nevada. Castine. |