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ir HO TUE UAI.ICE CREEK MINES. She $ mo mifit limes. M ound R anch , Jackson County, Feb. 10, 1875. E ditor D emocratic T imes : BOATINC. ON ROGUE RIVER. FRIDAY,..................... FEBRUARY 19, 1S75. AGENTS FOR THE TIMES. ! According to promise, I again give a few items concerning these mines, I must first tell about tho boat that was brought down Rogue River the other day. It was 20 feet long, five feet wide and two feet deep, built on the flat bottom plan. The cargo con sisted of 800 pounds of potatoes, GOO pounds of oats, 100 pounds of flour, 100 pounds of provisions and 100 feet of lumber—about a ton all told. The boat was loaded near Vannoy’s Ferry and landed near the Yank ledge. It was manned by Mr. Presley, Captain and owner of cargo and lioat, Mr. Man- nering, Pilot, and John Flaughes, Pro peller, and was set afloat on the 1st in stant, landing on the 3d. Mr. Man- nering says the trip can be made in ten hours. Mr. Harkness is now preparing to raft 5,000 feet of lumber down from the mouth of “Jump off Joe.” So you see that Rogue River Is to bo used in developing the great Yank ledge. Geo. P. Rowell A Co.. ............ New York S. M. Pettingill A Co .................... ATow "Yorli L. P. Fisher................ Sfili m'ienn Thos. Bovco.......... Siili 1«' m n < • i Rowell A Chesnian... ................. Sí 1 aift Dan. L. Green............ ......Josephine Count v. Chas. Hughes...... ..................... Kerhyville Ben Havinond........... ............ RELIGIOUS DIRECTORY. , M. E. C hurch .—Religious services every Sunday, at the usual hours, by the Rever ends J. R. N. Roll, J. S. McCain and M. A. Williams, alternately. C atholic C hurch .—Divine Services ev ery Sunday, at the usual hour, by Rev. Fa ther Blanchett. M. E. S unday S chool .—Regular meetings every Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock. C athoi . ic S unday Scmwu—Reenlar meetings every Sundav afternoon, at two o’clock. P. 0. REGISTER AND TRAVELER'S GUIDE. Staees leave Jacksonville as follows ; For Rock Point. Grant’s Pass and Rose- burtr. every day at S a. m. Mail closes at 7:30 p. th . For Phoenix. Ashland. Yreka and Red- dlne, California. every day at 10:30 a. in. Mail close* at 10 a. m. For Applegate, Kerhyville, Waldo and Crescent City, everv Monday and Thursday morning at 4 o’clock. Mail closes at 8 p. m. the preceding evening. The mail for Central Point, Table Rock, Facie Point, Brownsboromrh and Sam's Valiev. leaves every Friday morning ; closes the preceding evening. The mail for Linkville, Hot Springs, Yai- nax and Like City, leaves Ashland every Monday morning. For Linkville every Monday and Thursday mornings. Money Order Office open from 9 a. m. to 5 p. in. OrnrrHonw—From 7 a. ni.to? p. nV.; Sundays, 30 minutes after arrival of stages. Mail matter must ho in on time or it will not go. M ax M uller , P. M. TIIE LEDGES. The width of the Yank ledge, which I estimated at over 125 feet in my first letter, upon measurement is found to be 297 feet wide. I may here state that it is one solid mass of quartz of a fine quality this width. Then comes about the same width of granite, and then another ledge nearly as wide as the Yank ledge, with streaks of gran C atholic C hurch .— Rev. Father Hein ite in it; then another field of granite rich, of Roseburg, will preach at the Cath wider than the one above ; then an olic church in German next Sunday morn I other ledge of quartz interspersed ing, and in English in the evening. with granite. These two ledges are T hanks .—Al. Sturges has again not as good as the Yank, I believe, but placed us under obligations for a boun they may be better than I think they tiful supply of excellent apples. He is are. delivering them in town at 25 cents a WII AT IS BEING DONE ON THE LEDGES. bushel. Some parties are surveying, some M. D.—We have received an ex are sinking on their claims, some are cellent communication on the above 'cutting and making trails to go to subject from a lady writer, which will work on their locations, while McNair I appear next week. Of course, we shall A Co. are blasting out some of the fin always be pleased to receive contribu est ore from the ledge I have ever tions from our fair correspondent’s pen. seen. J. S. Howard, our County Sur- 1 veyor, is here surveying claims. He P ost O ffices E stablished . A showed me some fine pieces of quartz Post Office hits been established at , he obtained Saturday, that had been Tule Lake, Lake county. E. Whit taken from the east side of the ledge ney has been appointed Postmaster of that day. One piece would weigh aaid office. Also at Lost Rj ver, same about half a pound, which he said he I countj’, of which W. H. Horton is would not sell for $5. Mr. Howard Postmaster. has procured a lot from Mr. McNair, G alice C reek W agon R oad . To on which he intends building as soon morrow is the day appointed for a as possible. He says the quartz is meeting at the Court House, in rela better than he expected to find it be tion to the proposed road to Galice fore he came down. Surveyor Myer Creek. Let there be a full attendance, and other Ashland gentlemen are and see what can be done for this im camped something over a mile below portant matter. Saunders’ store. They have been re S ettle U p .—White A Martin else locating their claims in conformity where call on those indebted to them with the State law, as they think, but to come promptly forward and settle. I differ with them in their construction They will take cattle, at a reasonable of the law, as the4aw says the claim rate, from those owing them, which is a ant shall hold the ledge with its dips very fair proposition, considering the and angles and 75 feet on each side. scarcity of money and abundance of They are dividing a GOO-foot claim into four claims, and putting a man on cattle. each one-fourth. L ecture .—Prof. Kennedy held forth IMPROVEMENTS. at the Court House last Saturday and Mr. Harkness is building a feed sta Sunday evenings, a good audience be ble, and is going to put up a house if ing present on each occasion. The he makes a success with his raft. lectures were interesting and well Gupton and Burch are pushing their rendered, and the Professor created tavern forward to completion. Saun considerable merriment by his remarks ders & Co. are going ahead with their upon feeling the craniums of various building. Mr. Saunders had Surveyor parties. He will lecture at Willow Watt at work surveying out the lots Springs this evening, and also to-mor to build Galice City on when I left on row and Sunday evenings. Monday. Mr. Crow and his men were I and vicinity to make a road down on local BREVITIES. E xtra L abor for the A ssessor . that side of the river to Indian Joe’s. —This will be a hard year’s labor on Elegant weather. It perhaps will best, but for the citi our County Assessors. In addition to Moonlight nights. zens of Illinois Valley and Kerhyville their usual annual assessments, says Roads drying up fast. it would be much better to go down the Democrat, the law requires that on this side of the river. Be that as Gardening has commenced. they shall this year take the Census of it may, let us work for a road on the their several counties, for which blanks Wagon road meeting to-morrow. best route, for it is badly needed. No A mail to Galice Creek is in order. will be furnished them by the Secre doubt there will be three roads into tary of State. Tho census will com Surprise parties and sociables are prise the following headings : Number this rich mineral region—one from Grave Creek, one from Grant’s Pass, raging at present. of legal voters ; of males 21 years old Now is the time to set out shade as and upwards ; of males under 21 and and one down the river on this side. well as other trees. More anon, M artin P eterson . over 10; of males under 10 ; of females A number of persons from Benton 18 and upwards ; of females under 18 M odoc W ar B onds .—We have had county intend starting for Galice Creek and over 10 ; of females under 10 ;. the pleasure of examining one of the soon. number of acres under cultivation ; blanks, says the Record, and are con Easter Sunday is close at hand. bushels of wheat, rye, barley, oats, fident that the steel plate from which Hons that can lay colored eggs would corn, potatoes and apples raised last they are copied, is a master-piece of year ; tons of hay, pounds of wool and command a premium now. art in the line of lithographing. The The mining excitement is extend tobacco, ounces of gold dust produced; form of the bonds has been carefully number of sheep, hogs, horses, cattle prepared by our worthy Secretary of ing everywhere, and we may expect a and mules owned by each person ; State, Hon. S. F. Chadwick, and the big rush the coming season. number of barrels of salmon, and Ore from Galice Creek and also from baskets of oysters sold ; number of bonds are pronounced to be the finest on this coast, and equal if not superior some ledges in this county, is finding pounds of butter and cheese made and to any in the Atlantic States. The its way to everywhere on the coast. marketed, etc. In order to assist the bond is framed in a rich border, in Ed. F. Lewis, foreman of the Senti Assessor and facilitate his labors we tints of great beauty; representing the nel, intends abandoning the rule and would suggest that our readers have State Capitol Building in the center, stick ere long, and try his luck at pros these items written down and pre as perfect as the photograph itself. pecting. pared for him by the time he comes On tho right hand upper corner is a The Albany Democrat says : We around. Of course it is understood striking photograph of the lamented last week saw a specimen of quartz this is not for the purpose of taxation, General Canby ; on the left, almost a from the Jackson county mines, which but for the dissemination of valuable speaking likeness of His Excellency, is said to have assayed $3G0 to the ton. information that this census is taken ; Governor Grover. The wording, re The drain from the Masonic cellar hence our citizens need have no fear citing the amount of indebtedness, and has been finished, which works like of making as good a showing as the tho law upon which these bonds are a charm. The completion of laying facts will warrant. issued, and tho interest coupons at the foundation and walling in the cel tached is all beautifully done ; and the lar will be commenced in a few days, T he G reat E xcitement .—The death of Gov. Brainlette in no wise interferes with bonds once filled up and issued will the progress of the last Gift Concert, nor will should tho weather permit. prove an honor to the State and a or anything else prevent the drawing The Roseburg Plaindealer says : A. that pleasing ornament to the several hold from taking place on tho 27th of February. ers. Judge Chadwick displayed good W. McKinstry, of Louisiana, is in that So certain is this, that all the money paid for tickets will be promptly refunded in taste and judgment in thus bestowing city. He is en route to the Galice case the drawing does not take place on that Creek mines. Also that Wm. T. Jones a great compliment on Governor Gro day. Mr. Briggs has conducted all the de and T. II. Fenn, both of whom are con tails of the former concerts, and is giving ver and perpetuating the memory of whole time, his known skill, and his the deceased martyr, General Canby. nected with that office, are making his great energy, to make the last the greatest It is a matter of State pride that so preparations to go there too. They drawing. He offers, in addition to the ex citement of the drawing itself, a concert by perfect a presentation of the sorrow of start about the 1st prox. Gilmore’s Great Orchestra, perhaps the best our people in the late Modoc war in the world ; admission to which can only O ur B onanza .—Tho results of as- be had by those that hold at least a part of should lie preserved in this unmistak able manner. says of rock from Galice Creek are more a ticket. ’ We understand that these bonds favorable each day. Instead of falling S chool E xhibition .—There will will shortly be disposed of to the par off, they increase in value. There is a be an exhibition at the hail of the ties entitled thereto. big thing in these mines, even if the Dardanelles Hotel on February 22d, N ew P ublications .—We have re quartz should pay only one-fifth the commencing at early candle light. ceived a copy of the World almanac, result of the last assay, and still less, The Exhibition will consist of speeches, which for political reference is inval for such are the natural advantages dialogues, vocal and Instrumental mu uable. It also contains other useful for working them that the cost is a sic, and will close with an original information. Send 25 cents to the mere trifle compared with the mines of minstiel band. After the Exhibition, Nevada. At Virginia City, the tim there will be a baii and supper given JForW, New York, and get one. The Musical Review, published by bers for shafts and tunnels cost $45 per by Mrs. Dodge. Admittance to the Exhibition, 50 cents ; to the ball, $2.00. Sherman & Hyde, San Francisco, is at thousand feet, while at Galice Creek hand. It is replete with sketches of they could be procured for one-third S t . V alentine ’ s D ay .—This occa popular singers and teachers of music, and less of that price. Wood for mak sion was celebrated with unusual en a review of the art, musical and liter ing steam to hoist out ore never costs ergy last Sunday. Our art collection ary intelligence of the day, besides less than $12 per cord at the former I was increased by the addition of the some brilliant vocal and instrumental place, while at the latter it can be con photographs of several frisky and ele pieces of music. Published monthly, tracted for at not more than $3 per cord. gant-looking typos, while our devil Besides, the other expenses of liv at $1.50 per annum. ing, etc., are not so high. The great reveh in ecstasy over the reception of We have heretofore neglected to size of the ledges guarantee profitable several sweet billet-doux from his mention that James Vick, the justly work on very low grades of ore, be “snowflake.” Sich is life. popular florist and seedsman of Roch cause no waste rock need be quarried, N ew A dvertisement .—Don’t forget to ester, N. Y., has again issued his ele read K. Kubli’s new advertisement in this and there will bo no considerable, if gant Floral Guide, a copy of which is week's issue. Besides everything usually any, expense for transporting the ore. found in a first-class hardware store, he has now before us. It appears quarterly, With these advantages, these mines a superior stock of dry-goods, groceries, etc. and the price (25 cents a year) hardly will soon enrich those who have in Give him a call. pays the cost of publication. So many vested in them, and as Tom. Merry numbers arc circulated, however, and V ice P residents .—The Woman says, “restore the palmy days when Mr. Vick’s business is so extensive, Suffrage Convention, in session last week at that he is enabled to publish it with gold dust was thicker than mud on a Portland", elected Mrs. W. J. Flymale, of out loss. It is invaluable to those en man’s boot.” this county, and Mrs. Mary Gordon, of Josephine, as Vice Presidents of the Asso gaged in the culture of vegetables, In Meinoriam. ciation. flowers, etc. Subscribe for it. S ettling D own to W ork .—There seems to be a perceptible lull in the mining furore at present, and the hunt after quartz mines has in a de gree abated. Instead, however, we have the promise of those already dis covered being thoroughly worked and their value tested. As the Spring opens, prospecting and working ledges will be carried on with renewed en. I ergy, and some rich developments in gold, cinnabar and other metal-bearing rock may be expected. Nearly every I man in the county is interested in one or more ledges, and many strangers have also located claims in various localities. At a stated meeting of Oregonian-Pocahon tas Tribe No. 1, Improved O. R. M., held Feb. 16, 1875, the following preamble and resolutions were adopted : W hereas , Him in whose eye is pity, and whose heart Is lovo, has in his wise Provi dence taken from our midst and from her devoted husband, children and many friends, the accomplished woman, loving wife and devoted companion of our worthy brother, esteemed friend and respected citi zen, Hon. E. B. Watson, therefore be it Resolved, That as Brothers in that Totem ic Band which has never been broken, wo tender to our beloved and afflicted brother our heartfelt sympathies In his severe afflic tion and irreparable loss. Resolved, That we as Brothers extend our social circle around the motherless children of our bereft and sorrowing brother. May that watchful eye that never slumbers, guard and watch over them in this<heir sad bereavement. E. D. FOUDRAY. Committee. J. A. CALLENDER, JOHN CIMBORSKY, NEW, THIS WEEK. Odd Fellows’ Building, Jacksonville, Oregon, DEALER & WORKER IK TIN, SHEET IRON, COPPER, LEAD, eto. Pumps, AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS, NAILS, A FIRST-CLASS STOCK OF STOVES’, HARDWARE, TINWARE, POWDER OF EVERY DESCRIPTION, Fuse and Caps, Wooden and Willow Ware, ROPE, NAILS, PAINTS, OILS, VARNISHES, GLASS, CUTLERY, WIRE, Shot, Brushes, Chains and Hose, ETC., ETC. I have secured the services of a First-cl*M Mechanic, and am prepared to do all repair ing promptly and in superior style. N CONNECTION WITH THE ABOVE, I am receiving and have constantly on hand a full and first-class stock of I Groceries, DRY GOODS, Gum Boots, TOBACCO, Ready»Made Clothing, GLASSWARE, CROCKERY, Etc., Eto. Everything sold at reasonable rates. Give me a call. K. KUBLI. Jacksonville, Feb. 18, 1875. R eject A ll V iolent P urgatives .— They ruin the tone of the bowels, and weaken the digestion. Tarrant’s Effervescent Seltzer Aperient is used by rational people as a means of re lieving all derangements of the stomach, liver and intostines, because it removes ob structions without pain, and imparts vigor to the organs which it purifies and regulates. Sold by all druggists. CANDIES! CANTY & WAGNEE, Wholesale and Retail Confectioners, 101 Montgomery St., S. F. IMPORTANT.—Endorsed by the Modi- eal profession. D r . W m . H all ’ s B alsam ttention is called to our im - for the L ungs cures Coughs, Colds and inense assortment of Candies, Toys and Consumption, and all diseases of ttio Throat other goods suitable for the COMING HOL aud Chest. D r . T ownsley ’ s T oothache IDAYS. Warranted to koep in all climates. Prices low and terms liberal. Orders for .A nodyne cares in one M inute . the interior promptly and carefully attend ed to. • 49m3. ^10“ For tho very best Photographs, go to Bradley A Rulofson’s Gallery with an ELE VATOR, 429 Montgomery Street, San Fran FARM FOR SALE. cisco. HE UNDERSIGNED OFFERS FOR sale his farm situated on Antelope creek, MARRIED._________ 12 miles east of Jacksonville, containing 480 BREEDING — JOHNSON ~HAMLIN~ acres of land, 400 acres being good farming LUNDY—At tho residence of Pat. Dunn, land and under fence. It is a good grain Esq., near Ashland, by the Rev. J. R. N. farm and sheep ranch, well watered and Bell, on Feb. 14th, W. G. Breeding to good houses and barns upon it. Miss Sarah J. Johnson, and George W. TERMS OF SALE—fl I per acre, one-half Hamlin to Miss Mary E. Lundy—all of down, the balance to suit purchaser. Jackson county. J. W. SIMPSON. N. B.—TliiH land will be sold in smaller BORN. parcels, if desired. 7tf. A making the mountains at the mouth of Taylor Creek ring with the sound of the axe, preparing timber for the saw mill there. Williams & Co. are pound ing away on their ferry boat about one mile above the ledges. They will soon have it ready for use. Indian Joe is making slow progress with his boat, situated a few miles above the lodges. <ieo. Reed and W. II. Case, of Eugene DONEGAN—In this city, Feb. 14th, to the wife of P. Donegan, a daughter. City, are intending to put in a ferry P ersonal .—Gov. Briggs, of Josephine, is Dissolution of Co-Partnership. H orse T hief C aptured . — Last immediately at the Yank ledge. This sojourning with us at present. Sunday morningan individual, whose name HE PARTNERSHIP HERETOFORE ANNOUNCEMENTS. and Mr. Williams’ ferry will be for the John Lanterman has returned from Grave wo were unable to learn, hired a horse of existing between Henry R. Brown and Creek, and may be found as busy as ever | Manning <t Ish to goto Phoenix with, prom Robert H. Brown is this dav dissolved by accommodation of the Grave Creek For Marshal. A nother A ssay .—John Bilger re-! mutual consent. All debts due the firm of at Kubli’s. ising to bo back that evening. Ho failed to travel, and the Indian Joe ferry for I hereby announce myself a candidate for Brown Bros, will be paid to Robert H. Thos. F. Beall has so far recovered from respond at the appointed time, however, reived from his brother, Wm. Bilger, H. R. BROWN. the office of City Marshal, subject to the de Brown. that from Grant’s Pass. C. C. Bailey, his late illness as to be about again. ROBT. H. BBOWN. who is in San Francisco, the result of and Sheriff Manning started in pursuit the cision of the citizens of Jacksonville at the from Eugene, intends starting a trad Wm. A. and Ed. R. Owen were in town following day. The Sheriff found that his polls at the ensuing Town Election. Brownsborough, Jackson Co., January another test of Galice Creek quartzs on 23, 1875. 6m3. SAM'L R. TAYLOR. ing post at the ledges as soon as suita last week. man had sold the horse to II. < asoy, of the Wednesday. This result is obtained Ed. Smith ami A. M. Asbury are able to be Mountain House, for $25, and had taken it ble preparations can be made. The around For Street Commissioner. again, after a severe spell of sickness. afoot to California. Although ho adopted from 50 pounds of rock taken from three men from Eugene came in last Tho undersigned hereby announces him strategic maneuvers to throw those the Yank ledge, and subjected to the J ohn B ilger says it is nice to be several self as a candidate for Street Commissioner, week. They are young, energetic and oft tho track, the Sheriff captured subject he » ndersigned is prepared to the decision ot tho citizens of milling process, which is a more gentlemanly, and seem to mean busi accommodating and lend your friends stove pursuing to make preliminary survey of Mining him on the other side of Yreka, and is on Jacksonville at tho Town Election on March thorough way in getting at the true Claims in conformitv to the new law of blacking tools, (which he always docs) but his way back with him. 2, 1875. SILAS J. DAY. ness. There are other improvements he thinks it very ungenerous for parties bor Congress. AU lode claims held under said . ......................... - value. The quartz was run through going on, which I am unable to notice law are required to be surveyed and the rowing to never roturn thorn. Three sets in ! A mputated .—Dr. Belt this week survey recorded. NEW, THIS WEEK. In lots of 25 pounds each, and tho in at present. JAMES S. HOWARD, Surveyor. eighteen months ho believes to be rather amputated the left arm of John Blattner ferior quality brought $38 per ton, ■ Office at Jacksonville, Oregon. 5tf. heavy and very annoying. Those having THE WAGON ROAD. abovo the elbow joint. A cancer had formed SETTLE UP. them are requested to bring them home. while the better assayed as high as on it and was so dangerous at to render am In conclusion, let me say to one and TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN. putation necessary. Tho pationt is getting >78. There is a presence of both gold A t W ork .—Tho quartz mill of Klippel, aving disposed of our stock all to not forget our road to the mines. of Merchandise at Jacksonville to and silver, as also copper, which the Attend the meeting on the 20th and Beekman A Johnson, on their ledge on along finely. __ ____ ______ Reames Brothers, wo call upon those in otice is hereby given that Rogue River, is new in working order, and assayers say Is a sign of good silver-| C rowded O ut .—Our Lake county debted to us to come forward and Rettle at whereas my sons, Millard and Dillard come prepared to say how much you running constantly. Mr. Klippel, who ar Horn, have left my house without consent, an early day. From those owing us we will bearing rock. Mr. Bilger has great will help on said road. By many it is rived last Saturday from tho ledge, informs items and a communication from Butte I will not be responsible for any debts of take cattle, at a reasonable rate. faith in the richness of the ledge, and thought it is best for us from the val- us that they have 125 tons of quartz taken ' Creek, besides several other interesting ar Office at the old stand. their contraction. __ „ * ticles, are crowded out this week. They will JAMES S. HORN. WHITE A MARTIN. will immediately return to this place , . out airnadj already ’ ana and tnat that me the mui mill is is p< pounding it ____ L a n T» I out 7t4. Galls Creek, Feb. 10, 1875. 7ml. ‘ appear in our next, 1 Jacksonville, Feb. 17, 1875. ra¿e of three tons a day. and commence operations on his claim. • ley to help the citizens at Grant s Pass I Up R ecaptured .—Superintendent W. II. Watkinds received a telegram on the 10th from the marshal of Seattle, to the effect that Valentine Howe, an escaped convict, had been captured. Howe made his escape from the peni tentiary last fall, while out burning brick. He was sentenced to the pen itentiary from this county, for robbing Morris Mensor’s safe in Jacksonville, a few years ago. When Howe made his escape he had eighteen months yet to serve. ¡ T 1 T T I H I N