MORE NEW MINES.
The Tucson (Arizona) 'Citizen,' of February 7, contains the following: Some exceedingly rick mines have been discovered on the east side of the Graham Mountains,'" in Stockton's Pass, about twenty-two miles from Stafford and twelve from Fort Grant. The (irst locations here were made by B. D. Jones, brother of vSenator Jones, and since that time locations have been made by otheis. The most important claims developed aro the Delaware and the Pioneer. The ledge is two and a half to throe feet wide, and traceable from 1800 to 1900 feet •without a break. The assays are 2300 dol. in silver and 722 dol. in gold. The claims *>' e situated on the north side and in plain light of the main traveled road. The discoveries have cansed considerable excitement, and many prospectors are flocking there. One of Jones' mines, the Garibaldi, carries magnificent gold ore, the shining particles being visible in every piece of rock. There is plenty of wood, water, and grass in the vicinity, and a town site has already been located.
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Mount Ida Chronicle, Volume X, Issue 571, 21 August 1880, Page 1 (Supplement)
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