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December 25, 1820
Daily National Intelligencer
Washington, District Of Columbia
What is this article about?
In Westchester, N.Y., a mining company excavates a site to 60 feet deep, uncovering six caverns, miners' tools, and a small quantity of silver ore. Visitors flock to see this artificial curiosity, earning community thanks regardless of financial success.
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OCR Quality
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WESTCHESTER, N. Y. DEC. 19.
The Mine—The company continue their labors with unabated vigor—they have cleared it of rubbish to the depth of 60 feet—they have discovered six different caverns, leading in different directions from the main pit, which are from 4 to 8 rods in length, and about 20 feet in height— they have also found several miners' tools—visitors are flocking from all quarters—a small quantity of ore has been found, and silver extracted from it.
Whether the company are successful in obtaining ore sufficiently rich to pay the expense of the labor or not, they will be entitled to the thanks of the community for discovering so great an artificial curiosity.
The Mine—The company continue their labors with unabated vigor—they have cleared it of rubbish to the depth of 60 feet—they have discovered six different caverns, leading in different directions from the main pit, which are from 4 to 8 rods in length, and about 20 feet in height— they have also found several miners' tools—visitors are flocking from all quarters—a small quantity of ore has been found, and silver extracted from it.
Whether the company are successful in obtaining ore sufficiently rich to pay the expense of the labor or not, they will be entitled to the thanks of the community for discovering so great an artificial curiosity.
What sub-type of article is it?
Curiosity
Extraordinary Event
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Exploration
What keywords are associated?
Mine Excavation
Caverns Discovery
Miners Tools
Silver Ore
Artificial Curiosity
Where did it happen?
Westchester, N. Y.
Story Details
Location
Westchester, N. Y.
Event Date
Dec. 19.
Story Details
A mining company excavates a site, clearing to 60 feet and discovering six caverns with miners' tools and silver ore, attracting visitors and praised for revealing an artificial curiosity.