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<P CLASS="c">'''Originally published in the ''Silver State'' on March 25, 1876.''' ([https://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn84022060/1876-03-25/ed-1/seq-3/ link])</P> | <P CLASS="c">'''Originally published in the ''Silver State'' on March 25, 1876.''' ([https://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn84022060/1876-03-25/ed-1/seq-3/ link])</P> | ||
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Letter 27
CORNUCOPIA.
How the Bridge News Was Received—New Mining Districts—
St. Patrick’s Day—An Important Reduction.
Cornucopia, March 22.
We to-day received the mail from the outside world. Amongst the news received was the action of the OWYHEE BRIDGE FINANCE AND CONTRACTING COMMITTEE awarding the contract for the building of the bridge to Wm. Winters. This news made the hearts of Cornucopians glad, and warmed them in the hope that hereafter old Winnemucca can cope with Elko. This, in a great measure, is owing to the persevering efforts of the State, which all here highly approve. The contract being awarded to Winters shows business, as he is an old timer here, and what he says is good as his bond; so we know all will now be right.
AURORA DISTRICT. The news from the new district of Aurora is very encouraging. The news from there to-night, from parties who have just come in, is to the effect that the more work done the richer the developments. Some are talking now that there will be plenty of return freight, in the nature of ore, from that camp to Winnemucca, Grand Junction, Tuscarora, and Aurora will be the top mining camps only give them a show. Cornucopia, by its central situation, will be the central point of the great mineral belt in this region. Among the leading mines in this section I will mention the mine belonging to Geo. Culon, situated in Grand Junction District and about ten miles from this place. This mine has been worked by Culon for the last six years, and it is known by the name of the Champion Company—incorporated in San Francisco. The shaft is now down 170 feet, working on the ledge, which now looks well, with a good chance for rich developments. Mr. Culon has rested his hopes on this mine for many years, and now thinks, Providence permitting, he will reap his Centennial stake.
ST. PATRICK’S DAY came and passed as usual, and was very quiet here,—there were no broken heads—the nearest fac-simile of the Saint was old Park of Park’s bar, who was draped in black with a string of potatoes around his neck. Mr. N. U. [W. H.] Pierce, of restaurant notoriety, gave a dance at Ty Owen’s place; and John H. Fordham gave a free lunch. This is one of the characteristics of Johnny on all public occasions.
OTHER ITEMS. I think with all we are approaching civilization, for Madden, of Meacham’s old stand, has knocked cigars and drinks down to 12½ cents, the first effort of the kind north of the railroad. The weather at this date is terrible, last night and to-day the snow fell twelve inches. Dutch Henry’s quartz contract is a failure. The Leopard mill shut down yesterday for repairs; but we will have a good time yet.—S. M. H.
Originally published in the Silver State on March 25, 1876. (link)