"On account of the Gold Mania in California I kept the search for
gold and other precious metals as much out of view as possible,
scarcely allowing it to be a matter of conversation, much less of
actual search. Yet, enough was ascertained to convince us that
the whole region was teeming with the precious metals. We
everywhere saw the remains of mining operations, conducted by the
Spaniards, and more recently by the Mexicans."

The report enumerates at considerable length the various
localities examined by Col. Emory's party, and others, of which
there could be no doubt.

In view of these authorities, it is hoped that those who will not
believe upon any evidence, will be content in their own
incredulity. The most authentic reports of these immense mineral
resources have been used as authorities against their existence.
The authors of these denials either have never read what they
pretend to quote, or think no one else has. The Hon. T. Butler
King, who was the first to reveal to an incredulous public the
wonders of the California gold mines, has had the singular good
fortune to be also among the first to publish correct and
authentic information relating to the silver treasures of
Arizona. His report upon the resources of the new Territory has
all the charm to the reader that his California report had, and
its brilliant predictions will be as fully realized. To Gray and
Emory is the country most indebted for the earliest and most
important discoveries.

The agricultural resources of Arizona, are sufficient to sustain
a large mining population, and afford abundant supplies for the