REPORT OF J. ROSS BROWNE OF THE MINERAL RESOURCES OF THE STATES AND TERRITORIES WEST OF THE ROCKY MOUNTIANS |
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It was a source of gratification to the miners to find that, after years of unprofitable
toil, during which they had contributed largely to the national wealth,- the peculiar
character of their occupation was beginning to be understood, a^nd its ...
It was a source of gratification to the miners to find that, after years of unprofitable
toil, during which they had contributed largely to the national wealth,- the peculiar
character of their occupation was beginning to be understood, a^nd its ...
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It is alleged that large quantities of the precious metals are carried away in the
pockets of the miners. Even if this were so, it is not reasonable to suppose that
the miners continue to burden themselves with their treasure after arriving at their
...
It is alleged that large quantities of the precious metals are carried away in the
pockets of the miners. Even if this were so, it is not reasonable to suppose that
the miners continue to burden themselves with their treasure after arriving at their
...
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lands were cultivated to supply the miners ; roads were cut through the difficult
passes -of the mountains 5 steamboat and stage lines were established; and the
country from the western slopes of *the Sierra Sevadas to the shores, of the
Pacific ...
lands were cultivated to supply the miners ; roads were cut through the difficult
passes -of the mountains 5 steamboat and stage lines were established; and the
country from the western slopes of *the Sierra Sevadas to the shores, of the
Pacific ...
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The next blunder was that the difference between a pocket vein and a charge
vein was not understood, and the existence of rich specimens was considered
proof of the high value of a mine, whereas among experienced quartz miners it ...
The next blunder was that the difference between a pocket vein and a charge
vein was not understood, and the existence of rich specimens was considered
proof of the high value of a mine, whereas among experienced quartz miners it ...
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In MaxwelPs Creek, about 1852, the common yield was $1'5 or $20 per day, to
the man, and in 1863 two miners in two months washed out $16,000 at Penon
Blanco. In 1850 Horse Shoe Bend, on the Mercede, had a population of 400
miners.
In MaxwelPs Creek, about 1852, the common yield was $1'5 or $20 per day, to
the man, and in 1863 two miners in two months washed out $16,000 at Penon
Blanco. In 1850 Horse Shoe Bend, on the Mercede, had a population of 400
miners.
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Էջ 183 - ... and the right of way for the construction of ditches and canals for the purposes herein specified is acknowledged and confirmed; but whenever any person, in the construction of any ditch or canal, injures or damages the possession of any settler on the public domain, the party committing such injury or damage shall be liable to the party injured for such injury or damage.
Էջ 659 - ... local customs or rules of miners in the several mining districts, so far as the same are applicable and not inconsistent with the laws of the United States.
Էջ 656 - That whenever any person or association of persons claim a vein or lode of quartz, or other rock in place, bearing gold, silver, cinnabar, or copper...
Էջ 663 - ... charged with collecting and diffusing information, and enabled by premiums, and small pecuniary aids, to encourage and assist a spirit of discovery and improvement. This species of establishment contributes doubly to the increase of improvement, by stimulating to enterprise and experiment, and by drawing to a common centre the results everywhere of individual skill and observation, and spreading them thence over the whole nation. Experience accordingly has shown, that they are very cheap instruments...
Էջ 537 - Majesty shall be continued westward along the said 49th parallel of north latitude to the middle of the channel which separates the continent from Vancouver's Island; and thence southerly through the middle of the said channel, and of Fuca's Straits, to the Pacific Ocean...
Էջ 657 - That whenever, by priority of possession, rights to the use of water for mining, agricultural, manufacturing, or other purposes, have vested and accrued, and the same are recognized and acknowledged by the local customs, laws, and the decisions of courts, the possessors and' owners of such vested rights shall be maintained and protected in the same...
Էջ 657 - That wherever, prior to the passage of this act, upon the lands heretofore designated as mineral lands, which have been excluded from survey and sale, there have been homesteads made by citizens of the United States, or persons who have declared their intention to become citizens, which homesteads have been made, improved, and used for agricultural...
Էջ 656 - An act granting the right of way to ditch and canal owners over the public lands, and for other purposes...
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Էջ 443 - That all that part of the present Territory of New Mexico situate west of a line running due south from the point where the southwest corner of the Territory of Colorado joins the northern boundary of the Territory of New Mexico...