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Gold Mines and Emigration in Western Texas
A Texas correspondent reports on thriving mining rumors in Western Texas near the Colorado River. He notes substantial gold and silver interest, many workers heading to the mines, and local press excitement about reports of valuable finds. He cites specimens, company activity, and a cautious forecast of future discoveries while addressing Indian hostility and regional development.
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Messus
Eorrors
Unite Sistes
Texas
Union
Indiana
Colorado
Gaadelupe
Nat
Burnet
United States
Gulf
Johnny Bull
State GazeHe
New York City
Austin
Colorado Mountains
California
Sam
Indianola Bulletin
San Antonio Ledger
New Braunfels Zeitung
Zeitung
Fredericksburg
Murmun
Guadalupe Hills
State Gazette
Wim. M. Varnell
Port Lavaca
Gonzales
Austin, &c
Cals
Gol
Colerado River