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JANUARY 1st,

1867.

Co ni tnc u cement ol* Fourteenth Volume

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The title of our journal is a truthful expression of its character.

It affords a class of progressive information to the Miners, Mechanics and Professional Men of the Pacific Coast, which cannot be derived from books, or other publications.

Each Volume comprises, in reality, a book of new intelligence and facta relating to Mining, Mechanism, Metallurgy, Science and Art, devel- oped by our rich and peculiar resources, and iden- tical with our own industry and history.

By the encouragement of intelligent economy in laboe and gold-saving, we shall make the Pkess a source of individual profit to its pat- rons, as well as a public benefit to every local community in which it circulates.

The prospects of our journal are now brighter than at any former period. Our facilities for fur- nishing a valuable paper are constantly in- creasing.

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Following are some of the many opinions gen- erously expressed by our neighbors :

Mining and Scientific Press. — The paper whose Dame

we have just written, ranks among the leading scientific

journals ol the world. On mining matters it. certainly haa

ao equal, and more than all other causes combined, it has

advanced tho iuterests of the quartz miners of the Pacific

Coast. Its editors are men of thorough education and

largo practical experience, and its list of contributors em-

b' ces many names distinguished in the various fields of

intific exploration and mechanical invention. The Min-

and Scient:fio Press ought to circulate universally

ong intelligent Califoruians, to whom we most cordially

nmcud it, and its traveling agent, 0. P. Trucsdell, who

now canvassing this city and county, and will shortly

jit other counties in the southern part of the Stato, in

i interest. — [Stockton Daily Independent, Sept.,1868.

"SuuTinRETS," and " Our Lady Correspondent, " of the

ining Press, have each contributed an interesting article

n Mines and Mining in Amador county. Hope they will

eep up the fire. One of our subscribers complains that

■' Sulphuret" fell into an error, in stating that the sul

phurets of the middle or Jacksou range are richer than

those on the upper or Pine Grove. He thinks it is just the

reverse. — [Amador Ledger.

Volume Twelfth. — The Mining and Scientific Press with itB last issue, commenced its twelfth volume. Sioce Dewey & Co. have " hold the ribbons " its gait has been rapid toward a perfect journal. Its appearance evidences Its prosperity, hut doubtless, like some of the rest of us, it can stand increased encouragement. Let such be given, and, our word for it, volume thirteen will acknowledge receipt.— [Golden Era.

We receive, regularly as clock work, this exceedingly valuable and interesting journal. — [Napa Reporter.

A VALUABLE AND USEFUL JOURNAL-ESTABLISHED IN 1860. ^^^s-r~r~r^ W. B. EWE rT^^^-^-^.

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Subscribe for it.— The large, illustrated sixty-four col- umn weekly newspaper — the Sau Francisco Mining and Scientific Press — should be taken by every miner, pros pec tor, and intelligent citizen throughout Colorado, as it gives a mint of most useful information to be gained no other way, on mining matters generally. — [Rocky Mouu tain News.

Tho publishers Intend to make it the " Scientific Amer- ican" of the Pacific Coast. Every miuer should have "a copy of it in his cabiJ, for it will be filled with uso.ful in- formation io tho pick aud snovel fraternity. — [trinity Journal.

It contains correspondence from different sections, giv- ing accouots of new discoveries In gold, silver and cop- per, and should bo taken by every person that wishes to keep well posted on the developments ol our State and the Territories. — [Mountain Messenger .^

The Mining Press is particularly the miners' journal, and is doing more for the solid interests of tho State than any other, by enabling its readers to unlock the mines of untold wealth which lie waste around ihem.— [Mountain Messenger,

The public should support the enterprise of the Mining Pekss, one of the best papers in the Stato, by a liberal patronage, as it is only by a system of legitimate reports that our mines can bo favorably brought before men Oi capital below. — [Calaveras Chronicle. ,

It ombraces one of the finest fields in the world, and seems to improve it. * * * It will bo second to no scientific record now published on this continent.— [Los Angeles News.

Under the management of Messrs. Dewey & Co., the Prebs has been much improved in every respect. * * It deserves a liberal support. — [Virginia Union.

With tho last number is au index to the whole volume, most useful and valuable to those who keep flics of that paper. — [Shasta Courier,

Prof. J. D. Whitney's address on Mining, is given en tire. * * * We preserve the Press, aud would like to haveafull file.— Wapa Reporter.

Toe Press is a large, sixteen page paper, and is truly u valuable assistant to the mining Interests of the Pacific Coast — [>jye County News.

We can give our testimony that it is always replotc with useful and valuablo information to minors and mechanics. [Placer Herald.

Those who would have a good paper of this character should subscribe now,— [Marysville Appeal.

-[Humboldt Register

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A neat and useful journal. One of the most presentable and useful in the State. — [Sunday Mercury.

Such a journal has been needed on the Pacific Coast. The Press fills the bill. — [Reese River Reveille.

A splendid paper, and should have a good list of sub scribers in prosperous Grass Valley. — [G. V. National.

Interesting and Important to miners and Mountain men. [Butte Record.

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DEWEY «fe CO., Proprietors,

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505 Clay Street, San Francisco. A. T. DEWEY. W. B. EWEK. C. W. M. SMITH.

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Take occasion to call your attention to the following rules, regulations and suggestions relative to the obtaining of LETTERS PAT- ENT of the United States :

Self-Evident Facts.

Having had large experience, and gratifying success with the great variety of cases emanating on this coast, we feel confident of our abilities to assist inventors in patenting their inventions, sav- ing them from vexatious delays, and from receiving worthless papers by reason of imperfect prepar- ation of their claims before being 6ent to the Patent Office.

The branch of Patent Law is of itself a spe- ciality of legal jurisprudence ; or, as Mr Phil- lips, an eminent Patent lawyer, justly remarked : " The metaphysics of the law."

In early days but little preparation was needed, or but ordinary skill required to obtain a patent ; but now, by reason of the multiplicity of inven- tions, and the numerous acts of Congress, found necessary to protect the inventor while the patent lasts, and to do justice to the people after it ex- pires, the utmost care and skill are requisite in managing cases and obtaining a patent that will be of real value to the Patentee, and stand the test of passing through the legal ordeal of an in- fringement suit.

The general practice of the Patent office regard- ing the examination or issue of Letters Patent for inventions has not been materially changed for many years, yet there have been amendments added to the laws of 1861, 1863 and 1866, and which it is necessary for all parties managing an appli- cation to be conversant with. Old inventors in- variably advise the employment of none but ngentB of responsibility and experience. As agents with such qualifications, we solicit your patronage.

Confidential Advice.

Those who have made inventions and desire to consult with us respecting the same, are cordially invited to do so. We shall be happy to see them in person at our office, or to advise them by mail, or through the Mining and Scientific Pbess. In all cases they may expect from us an honest opinion. For these consultations, opinion and ad- vice we make no charge. A pen-and-ink sketch and description of the invention should be sent together with a stamp for return postage. Write plain, do not use pencil or pale ink ; be brief.

Remember all business committed to our care, and all consultations, are kept by us secret and strictly confidential. Our permanent business in- terests demand, as it were, a sacred compliance with our obligations as solicitors, and in reference to our 6trict fidelity in this respect we refer to one and all of the hundreds of inventors and patentees on this coast who have patronized us.

Letters Patent.

A patent is an open letter, embodying all the language of an inventor or his agent, contained in the specification, without alteration, and is granted to citizens of the United States, or those who have declared their intention of becoming such, and is signed by the Secretary of the Interior and the Commissioner of Patents, with the seal of the Patent Office affixed. Its jurisdiction is for the whole United States, for the term of seventeen years.

A patent right is personal property, and is as- signable, but cannot be seized and sold on execu- tion.

What Claims can be Patented ?

A knowledge of Ancient and Modern Mechan- ics and familiarity with American and Foreign patent issues and rejections, enables us to determine in a measure in all cases .what can be pat- ented, and how much can be claimed as now and novel, and be covered by Letters Patent. This is one of tho most difficult questions encountered by both old and new inventors — one in which an ex- perienced counsel is of great service — and yet it can never be positively determined except by pre- senting a formal application for a patent to the Government, embracing a petition, specification, mode], duplicate drawings and payment of the first government fees.

Steps Necessary to Procure a Patent.

The first thing required is a model, if your in- vention can be represented by one. It is not only immediately necessary in preparing the papers, but the law demands that the inventor 6nall, in all

cases, furnish a model, which must not exceed twelve inches in any of its dimensions. A less size model will answer when more convenient. It should be neatly made, and of hard wood or metal, or both, varnished or painted; the name of the inventor should be engraved or painted on it in a permanent manner.

"When the invention consists of an improvement on some known machine, a full working model of the whole will not be necessary. It should be suf- ficiently perfect, however, to show, with clearness, the nature and operation of the invention.

As soon as the model is ready, it should be care- fully boxed and shipped by express, or otherwise, to our address, namely: DEWEY & CO., Mining and Scientific Press, San Francisco. Prepa}' ex- penses and send express receipt to us by mail.

A full description mu6t also be sent with the model, embodying all the ideas of the inventor re- specting the improvement.

Simultaneously with the model, the inventor should send us the first installment of the Govern- ment fee, fifteen dollars. The money may be for- warded either by express with the model, or by mail. The safest way to remit is by draft on San Francisco, payable to our order. Always send a letter with the model, and also the remittance, stat- ing the name and address of the sender. On the receipt of the model and Government first fee of $15 in currency, the case is duly registered on our books, and the application proceeded with as fast as possible. When the documents are ready we send, them to the inventor by mail, for his exami- nation, signature and affidavit, with a letter of in- struction, etc. Our fee for preparing the case is then due and will be called for. The case will then be presented to the Patent Office, and as soon as the patent is ordered to be issued the Govern- ment last fee of $20 in currency will be required. The law states that every patent shall be dated as of a day not later than six months after the time at which it was passed and allowed, and notice thereof sent to the applicant or his agent. And if the final fee for such patent be not paid within the said six months, the patent shall be withheld, and the inven- tion therein described shall become public property as against the applicant therefor.

Inventors who do business with us will be noti- fied of the state of their application in the Patent Office, when it is possible for us to do so. We do not require the personal attendance of the inventor, unless it is one of great complication, as the busi- ness can be well done by correspondence.

When the invention consists of a new article of manufacture, a medicine, or a new composition, samples of the separate ingredients, sufficient to make the experiment, and also of the manufactured article itself must be furnished, with full descrip- tion of the entire preparation.

The average time required to procure a patent, when the case is conducted at our agency, is three months. We frequently get them through in less time ; but in other cases, owing to delay on the part of Government officials, the period is some- times extended to four or five months, and even more. We make a special point to advance our cases as rapidly as possible.

Saving of Time.

In urgent cases for an immediate patent, per- sons can deposit the amount of the last fees with us, in San Francisco, and have our Washington agent procure the issue of the papers as soon as granted, saving the two or three months time which would otherwise be required for the inventor to re- ceive notice and then forward the money. Money advances for this purpose will be returned, should the application be rejected. By adopting this course, we are enabled, with our other advantages, to secure the receipt of patent papers to inventors on this Coast, at least four or five months sooner than can be done through agents in the East, with- out the applicant going to the hazardous expense of sending on the last fee before it is known whether the patent will be granted.

Expense of Applyingfor Patent

The Government fee, on filing an application for a patent in the United States, is fifteen dollars ; and if the patent is allowed, twenty dollars addi- tional is required. If rejected, the first fee of fif- teen dollars is all that is demanded. English, French, Austrian, Prussian, Spanish, and invent- ors of every nationality, may now obtain patents in the United States upon the same terms as our citizens. The only discrimination made is against subjects of governments that discriminate against the inhabitants of the United States.

To the foregoing official fees must be added fees for preparing the various documents and expense of drawings. Our charge for preparing a case, pre- senting it to the Government, and attending to all business connected with it, varies from $20 to $40.

Following is the list of Government fees :

On every caveat $in

On every application for a potent, for seventeen years. .. 15 On every application for a design, for 3y'rs and 6 mos.... 10

On every application for a design, for seven years 16

On every application for a design, for fourteen years 30

On issuing each original patent 20

On filing a disclaimer 10

On every application for are-issue 30

On every additional patent granted on a re-issue 30

On every application for an extension 50

On the grant of every extension 50

On appeal to the Exaininers-in-Chief 10

On appeal to the Commissioner from Examiners-in-chief 20 On every appeal to the Judges of Circuit Court, D. C. . . . 25

Caveats.

A caveat is a description of the invention designed to be patented, lodged in the Patent Office before the patent is applied for, and while the inventor is perfecting his design. When -properly made, it operates as a bar to applications respecting the same invention from any other quarter ; but when improperly done, it is inoperative by reason of such defect. The Patent Office always returns a receipt for caveat papers with a copy of the laws gov- erning the same, but does not seek to point out its incorrectness, unless there be some glaring defect.

If worth filing at all, these cases should be pre- pared with very great care and caution.

One inventor on this Coast, who had filed a caveat by an attorney, was, sometime afterward, surprised to find that his invention, which was a very important one, had been patented and was being brought out by an eastern company with a capital of more than a million of dollars. Upon inquiring at the Patent Office, he was informed that his caveat was inoperative by reason of imper- fections and his not having complied with the law in that case as made and provided.

Our fee for the service varies from $10 to $20. The Government fee, under the new law, is reduced to ten dollars. This latter sura does not now apply, as heretofore, as part of the fee on present- ing an application for a patent.

Inventors will ofttimes find it very important to take advantage of the caveat system — the expense under the law being comparatively small.

To enable us to prepare caveat papers, we only require a sketch and description of the invention ; no model being necessary.

If an inventor publicly uses and sells his inven- tion, prior to making applicatiou for a patent, he cannot, afterward, prevent others from doing the same thing ; and should any party put the inven- tion into use, before such application for a patent is made, they could continue to use the specific machine or composition of matter after the patent is issued to another. Filing a caveat does not give the right to affix the words, " Patented," or " Patent applied for."

Patent Rejections.

First. Refusals are always made by the Patent Office if there is any informality in the specifica- tion, or if it does not contain the entire subject matter of the invention, and is not properly ar- ranged and stamped. A slight omission often proves fatal.

Second. If the drawings are defective, and are not executed in an artistic manner in India ink, and on sheets of the required size, they are subject to rejection.

Third. Applications are always rejected where the claims conflict with others already patented.

If the rejection should be an unjust one — which sometimes happens — it can generally be reversed, and the patent obtained by contesting the case.

For the prosecution of such cases, obtaining references, making arguments, and personally at- tending to explain the ,case (through our agent in Washington), we charge no second fee, as is the case with some agencies, but attend to the business till finally allowed or rejected, without extra charge, beyond the Government fee.

Inventors who have rejected cases, prepared either by themselves, or for them by other agents, and desire to ascertain their prospects of success by further efforts, are invited to avail themselves of our unsurpassed facilities in securing favorable re- sults. We have been successful in securing Letters Patent in many such cases. Our terms are very moderate.

Advantages to Patrons of Our Agency.

Some of the advantages to be obtained by pat- ronizing us, may be enumerated as follows :

1. Inventors on this Coast having their appli- cations for patents made out through our agency can 6ign their papers at once, and thus secure their rights at least three months sooner than by trusting the same to distant agencies, situated at New York or Washington.

2. As many of the inventions conceived here are especially adapted to the Pacific Coast, they should be properly brought out here, which can be accomplished {if the invention is a meritorious one) by illustrating the subject, with a careful de- scription, in the columns of the " Mining and Scientific Press," free of charge; the inventor pay- ing simply for the engraving, which will be exe- cuted at a moderate charge. The same cuts can be subsequently used for books, letters, or circulars. In a word, we are determined to make ^t of decided interest for every inventor on this Coast to patron- ize home talent and enterprise.

3. Most inventions on this Coast are for objects and purposes but little understood by parties at

Washington or other parts of the East. Our min- ing machinery, processes and operations are best understood by those familiar with their use j and a personal, verbal explanation is oftentimes of im- portant service, and enables us to be more success- ful than agents generally.

4. Remittances of money made by individual inventors to the Government sometimes miscarry, and it has frequently happened that applicants have not only lost their money, but their inven- tions, also, from this cause and consequent de- lay. We hold ourselves responsible for all fees entrusted to our agency. By sending duplicate correspondence to our Washington agent wo avoid hazardous delays.

Dangers of Delay.

Situated so remote from the seat of Govern- ment, delays are even more dangerous to the in- ventors of the Pacific Coast than to applicants in the Eastern States. Valuable patents may be lost by the extra time consumed in transmitting speci- fications from Eastern agencies back to this Coast for the signature of the inventor, or by reason of return for amendment when addressed directly by the inventor to the Government.

Re-Issues.

When, through " inadvertance, accident, or mis take," an insufficient or defective patent has been issued, the defects in the Specification and Claims can be cured by a re-issue. In order to obtain this, the inventor, or the holders of the patent, must surrender the patent, and file an amended specifica- tion and drawings, and a statement specifying the ground for asking for a re-issue. Re-issues are gen- erally applied for after it has been found that the patent could not withstand litigation. It is, there- fore, especially "desirable that the new Specification and Claims should be prepared with great care and skill. Terms liberal in these cases.

Foreign Patents.

In addition to American patents, we secure, with the assistance of co-operative agents, claims in all foreign countries which grant patents, including Great Britain, E/ance, Belgium, The Netherlands, Prussia, Austria, Russia, Spain, British India, Sax- ony, Hanover, Sardinia, Norway, Sweden, Aus- tralia, Mexico, Victoria, V. I.

Many valuable and important inventions of Americans are being yearly surreptitiously pat- ented in foreign countries, some of which govern- ments allow it, thus debarring those who have val- uable inventions from their rights.1

Patents obtained in England, France and Bel- gium, will secure the rights of an inventor among many millions of the most enlightened people on the globe; it is therefore' very important, if the in- vention is valuable, to secure foreign patents.

Our schedule prices for obtaining foreign pat- ents, in all cases, will be as low, or lower, than those of any other agency.

To Eastern Inventors.

Our close proximity to Mexico, Australia, and the Islands, enables us to obtain Letters Patent for you with much less delay and expense than they can be secured through any other agency in the United States.

Comparatively few inventors seem to be aware that Melbourne, in Australia, is a city nearly double in size to San Francisco, besides the adjacent col- onies of great commercial and mineral importance. Inventions of all kinds, but especially those relat- ing to the saving of gold and silver, if secured in Australia, will often prove of great value. We have competent agents there, and can promise that the business will bo attended to with fidelity and dispatch.

DEWEY «fc CO., Patent Solicitors, Mining and Scientific Presa Office, 505 Clay Street, San Francisco.

Established] [Mat, I860.

VOLUME THIRTEEN

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COMMENCING JULY, 1866.

DEWEY «fc CO., PxifeHsliers.

Issued every Saturday, at our Book and Job Printing Office, SOS Clay street, corner of Sansome, San Francisco.

Terms In Advance j— One year, 85; Six months, $3; Single copies, 15 cents; Monthly Series, $5.50 per year, or 65 cents per nmnher. Back Volumes from January, 186J, $3 per volume; bound, $5 per volume.

The Mining and Soientifio Press is now thoroughly es- tablished, and eujoys one of the largest and most permanent subscription lists of any weekly journal on this coast. The individual character and reputation of its constant patrons throughout the entire coast is one of the best recommenda- tions of its merits and value as a medium of intelligent pro- gress and prosperity.

DEWET «fe CO., Proprietor*,

Mining and Scientific Press Patent Agency, Newspaper Book and Job Printing Office, GOo Clay street -San Fran- Cisco.

O. W. M. SMITH. W. B. EWER. A. T. DEWEY

^ gournat of Wattrxl girts, £ricurr, attU fining ami Pfriuuiicat gvogrcss.

DEWEY * CO., l-l lll.lsn I'ICi, And Patvut *. ii .,,-«. i

SAN FRANCISCO, SATURDAY, JANUARY 6, 1866.

ITOLrME XII. ' A' umber 1.

TABLE OF CONTENTS.

Tin- Ai;e oi tin- r.yhi Hi'urin/

■ -«0 9. QoUl-BearIng Hulphlintl mill their Reduction.

Vol u trie Twelfth.

'flit Minora' < toureutlon. A stale Mlalni BUI. Iatcremlng Incidents! ■ m BlilpmonU.

,:■ imn. Hi' the Fifth Industrial Exhibition 0! Hi.'

S 9 HecbjuiiG*1 [nitltuto- Cootlnuea.

An Act for Acquiring ttnd Maintaining Mining htlcs.

Mkcii.nical— Iiii(jtirlunt Lx- pi i tmi utl ; Skilled Labor l r» mi Engliind ; An ImjMi rt-

am bruni'ii or OaUfornlal

Invention : Strnliihlening siutfis ; Ajilmprovcd Plow —n I'ullloriilu Invention ;

untn Railroad toeomo- Uvea; New Fusible Metal ; New Patei.t l.m k

The Great Loken io be cou Dented wiiti tin' MUsissippl,

The Diamond Fever. 0 of 1'iilentH. Singular tffceiM of Coul Oil

Mililli.- Summ j i- v

Editorial mid Selected.

Mining Shareholders' Direc- lory. ock Bales and Reports.

Sun i n i in' !-.■!, Prices Current New Mining and Other Ad-

mt:i-.iim'iii -., etc.

San Prancisco Jobbing Prices Current.

Flour, extra, ? bt>l 6 ,',0 @ 7 00

Do Superrfno. 6 25 (ai 6 75

Corn Heal, ? 100 ft (§> 3 60

Wheat* ? 100 ft l 95 @ 2 io

Oats, choice, ? looft 1 so @ l 75

B»r!er,? 100 ft 1 06 <g) 1 12

Beans,? 100 ft 2 2a @ 3 50

Potatoes,? 100ft 90 @ 1 00

Hay, ^ ton 15 oo @19 00

Live Oak Wood, ? cord 8 00 (a 10 O0

Boor, »n foot, ft ft 6@ 7

Beer, i-xtra, dressed, ? ft 12,^c@ 15

Sheep, od root l ou (5.t 2 oo

Hogs, on loot, ? ft 9 @ io

Hogs, dressed, ? ft 13 @ 14

Groeerlcs. Etc.

Sugar, crushed, ?ft 16 J{@ —

Do China 10 (in 12 f£

Coffee, Costa Rica,? ft 27»i @ —

Do Rio 26 (5) /

Tcu, Japan, ? ft 85 @ 95

Do Creen 70 (iy DO

Hawaiian Rice, ? lb 10 @ —

Ch ins do 8 @ io

Coal Oil,? gn) 1 10 @ 1 26

j Candles, ? ft 24 (S> 27

h Ranch Butter, ? ft 55 @ 65

1 4 1 bin us do 36 @ 42^

Cheese, California,? ft 20 @ 26

Eggs,? doz 45 @ 47

La>*d(? ft 22 @ 2a

Ham and Bacon, ? ft 25 @ —

Shoulders 20 @ 22

Soap— Pale & C. O 10 @ 12

Castilo 12 @ 13

San Prancisco Retail Prices Current.

1 Butter, California freali ? ft jo(Sj 80

do pickled ? ft 60© 70

do Oregon 35@ 40

do New York, ? ft 45@ 65

Cheese,? ft 25@ 85

H"in-y,>ft 30(g) 40

Eggs,? di.z 60@ 75

Lard,? ft @ 2g

Hamsun. I Bacon, ? ft 28@ 30

CruuuorrlfS, ? gal 75^

Potatoes, sweet, ? ft 6@ 8

do Irish,? ft , 1@ 2^'

Tomatoes,? ft 6fa> 8

Onions, ? ft 4g 6

Apples, No. 1, ? ft 4@ io

Pears, table ? ft 3^ ]o

Plums, dried,? ft 15@ 25

Peaches, dried, ? ft 15@ 25

Crapes, ?ft 5@ JS

* Oranges,? doz 75@ 1 00

Lemons,? doz 1 oo@ 1 5f_

Chickens, apiece m 75Ja 1 0C

San Prancisco Metal Market,

TRICKS FOE INVOICES.

Jobbing prices rule from, ten to JifUr.n. per cent, higher than the following quotation*.)

SanFkancisco, Dpc.30, 1865.

Ino.v.— Duty: Pig $9 ? ton; Railroad 60c ? 100 fts- Bar l@lj£c ? ft; Sheet, polished, 3c ? ft, common, 1^® l^e ? ft; Plate l^c ? ft; Pipe, l>3'c ? ft; Galvanized 2,'ai; ? ft.

Scotch aim English Pig ? ton 40 @

American Pig ? ton 39 @40

Refined Bar, bad assortment, ?ft 3 @

Relltied Bar, good assortment, ? ft 3J<©—

Boiler No. I u. 4 .„... . 4 @ 5

Plate No. 5 to 9 4"(aJ 6

Sheet No. 10 to 13 ."" 4 ®__

Sheet No. 14 to i'0 5 @_

sheet No. 24 to 27 " ' 5>'@_

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VOLUME TWELFTH.

With our present issue we commence a new year, and the twelfth semi-annual volume of the Mising and Scientific Press. We have abundant evidence that no class journal has ever been established which, in so short a time, has become so highly appreciated by those for whom its publication has been es- pecially designed, or by the thinking and intel- ligent portion of the community generally. We may be pardoned for referring, with some degree of pride , to what the present proprietors have done, in the short space of two years, in building up this paper; and we confidently point to the past as an earnest of what our future shall be.

We shall continue, as heretofore, to spare no labor or expense to keep up and add to the well-earned reputation which the paper now enjoys, and shall exert our utmost endeavor and means to render it still more useful and acceptable to the miner, the mechanic, and the general reader. We make no apology and feel no delicacy in asking and urging upon the friends of the paper, everywhere, to aid us in extending its circulation, or in calling upon them to assist us in filling our columns with facts and information which shall be of value to our readers in the several departments of practical knowledge to which the paper is de- voted. We return sincere thanks for past favors, and earnestly Bolicit a continuance of similar ones in future.

The rapid strides which are now being made in scientific mining on this coast, and the constant modification of old processes, which experience teaches us is a necessity for their economical adaptation to the anomalous condition of the mines and mining interests here, to say nothing of the new discoveries and improvements which the ingenuity and experi- ence of man is constantly seeking to'apply to mining operations, renders the existence of a journal, exclusively devoted to such specialities, an indispensable requisite to every miner and millman who desires to keep himself posted in the progress of the chemistry, metallurgy, and mechanics of mining. The wonderful discov- eries and marvelous deeds which are now al- most daily being achieved in the domain of science and art, render serial scientific and class publications the mainstay and depend- ence of every person who would keep up with the times. The achievements of the past few years in this direction are absolutely astound- ing ; and who knows— who can imagine what a year may accomplish 1 Books are useful only as a record of the past— the living, active present can be found only in the pages of the newspaper and magazine.

With these facts and suggestions before us, may we not look with confidence to the active assistance of our friends ? It will readily be acknowledged that the greater the income, the greater will be our facilities for collecting and disseminating information which shall be useful to our readers. We have no especial desire to make the Mining and Scientific Pkess a money-mpking institution ; but we do own up to a desire to establish a really reputable and creditable journal in San Francisco, devoted to the mining interests of the Pacific coast,

which shall be a living, lasting monument to our labors, a credit to California, and a valuable medium for the dissemination of useful infor- mation. To accomplish this, we are willing to work and to wait— we are willing to put into the enterprise every dollar, over and above ac- tual expenses, which the liberality of friends may place at our disposal.

Hence we trust that the friends of the paper will take hold of the matter in earnest, and swell our already large list to double its present proportions. We can assure them, if they will do so, we shall more than double the value of the paper, without any increase in its price. Tendering bur readers the compliments of the season, we bid you, one and all, a Happy New Year.

Singular Effects of Coal Oil.— TJnder this heading the Virginia Enterprise recently chronicled a circumstance where a man in that city, in pouring a canful of coal oil from one can to another, and during the operation hav- ing occasion to regulate the stream by placing his thumb over a portion of the hole in the can from which he was pouring, found, on re- moving his thumb, that it was frozen BtifF. The editor regards this as a very singular circumstance to be produced by oil, adding : " Had the fluid been ether there would have been nothing so Btrange about it, but kero- sene is certainly not sufficiently volatile to have produced, by evaporation, so great a degree of cold in so short a time. It appears to us that here is a nut for some savans to crack. The freezing did not occur in the open air, but in a room comfortably warmed."

Our cotemporary is certainly mistaken in his conclusions. The freezing was most un- doubtedly the result of a rapid evaporation of the more volatile portion of the oil. The heat of the room was more favorable for the result than a cold one would have been. The oil, very likely, was a very poor quality, con- taining an unusually large proportion of the most volatile substance that always accom- panies in a greater or less quantity, all coal oil. The change of this liquid from a liquid to a gaseous state is so rapid that ice is often formed at the mouths of flowing wells, in the hottest summer weather. We are not at all surprised at such a resnlt, as above described, under the circumstances indicated.

A quarry of fire-proof stone has been found in the Truckee mining district. Sixty tons have been taken out and sold to Webber, at iEtna District, Humboldt, with which he is going to build a furnace for the purpose of roasting ore.

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Sugar Machinery.— Mr. James Macken, coppersmith, 226 Fremont street, is now en- gaged in manufacturing a large copper sugar evaporating pan, for a sugar plantation at Tepee, near Mazatlan, Mexico. He is also at work upon a worm for the new sugar refining company, on Brannan street, and a similar in- strument for a liquor distillery.

The amount disbursed on this coast during the past nine months, ending September 30th, exceeded $12,500,000, and the income of the Government for the same period, from all sources, amounted to §8,000,000.

THE MDTEE'S CONVENTION.

The miners throughout the State will be pleased to learn that the directors of the Cali- fornia Steam Navigation Company, and the San Jose Railroad Company, will carry the representatives from the mining districts to the Miners' Convention at Sacramento, for half fare each way. To secure the benefit of this reduction in fares, those applying for it must show that they have been elected or appointed to represent some mining district at the Convention. We presume that the other railroad companies in the State will extend the same courtesies that have been volun- teered by the San Jose Company.

.As the Convention will meet on the 17th instant, it is necessary that districts desiring to be represented should elect or select their representatives as soon as possible. From present appearances, this Miners' Convention will be one of the most important events that has happened in the State, and no mining dis- trict should be unrepresented at its meeting. Every paper, we believe, throughout the State, has published the call, and nearly or quite every journal representing mining interests, have accompanied the publication with re- marks, more or less extended, urging the importance of holding such a Convention. In order to secure a full attendance, it will be necessary that some local action should be taken in each separate mining locality. It would be well for eaqh mining township or, when more convenient, for each separate min- ing camp to call a meeting of those interested, and see that a reasonable number of practical miners will pledge themselves to be present. Although the Convention will not require of its members regular credentials, showing that they have been duly elected, etc.; still it is very desirable that the miners should thus meet, in their primary capacity, whenever they can conveniently do so, and select from their number a portion , at least, of the delega- tion, who shall feel pledged to be present. Such a course will be more likely to secure men of the right stamp — those who will take an interest in the matter, and such as can enter understandingly into whatever subjects may come before the Convention for discus- sion and adjustment. There is uo time to lose, and we trust that prompt and universal action will be taken to make the Convention a suc- cess, and a means for furthering the great interest of mining on the Pacific Coast.

Incorporation. — The certificate of incorpor- ation of the Roannaise Mining Company has been filed in this city. The trustees are George Piatt, John Dunn, and Henry D. Bacon. The latter gentleman, formerly of the banking firm of Page & Bacon, has recently purchased of Mons. Roannaise an, extension of the famous Eureka ledge, Grass Valley, for which the sum of 5820,000 was paid, and this, we presume, is the claim the company purpose developing. The capital stock of the company is S500.000. ■*- ..-^ ■ »

Arizona. — We learn from the Arizona Miner that Acting Governor McCormick and United States District Judge Backus arrived on the 30th of November, and was received with be- coming honors.

Wto piwittg mitf Mmtiik §xm.

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In this Department we invite the free discussion of Rll proper subjects— correspondents alone being responsible tor the ideas and theories they advance.

[Written for the Mining and Scientific Press.]

THE AGE 01 GOLD-BEAKING BOOKS.

BY PROFESSOR ROWLANDSON, F. O. S. L.

NO. IX.

[CONTINUED FROM PAGE 402, VOL. 23.]

SIR RODERICK MURCHISON'S VIEWS — HONOR AWARDED WHERE HONOR IS DOE.

Before quoting the views expressed by this world-renowned and justly celebrated geolo- gist, I take the opportunity of publicly expres- sing my grateful thanks for the deep obliga- tion which I personally feel towards Sir Rod- erick Murchison, for the great amount of labor undergone, and ability displayed by him in drawing up his " Silurian System ;" for, al- though I had entered upon the inquiry of the age of gold-bearing rocks somewhat simulta- neously with the commencement of Sir Rod- erick's laborers in Siluria, my researches on this question were commenced from a starting point different from that taken by the distin- guished geologist alluded to — mine was taken chiefly from a chemico-metallurgic basis — Sir Roderick's from palceontological and strata- graphic evidence. It is only due to Sir Roder- ick to state, that up to the period when he published the views contained in the following quotations, all the evidence previously gathered tended not only to show the soundness of his generalization, as based on the facts which had been up to that time positively ascertained in regard to the paloeontology of gold regions, but also from their persistency, as far as was then known, necessarily led to a belief, amount- ing to conviction, that the views originally propounded by Sir Roderick would hold good the world over. In regard to the latter point, I think Sir Roderick will find it necessary, from the evidence supplied by California, to modify his theory to some extent, as to the Age of Gold Bearing Rocks, especially those lying adjacent to this part of the Pacific coast, and possibly some other parts of the world to which attention will be drawn hereafter.

In respectfully drawing the attention of ge- ologists, generally, and that of Sir Roderick Murchison, in particular, to the fact that gold bearing quartz lodes are, on tolerably good evidence, found to exist over a large extent of country, in this and adjoining States, amidst rocks of secondary, and possibly of tertiary age, I feel certain that however much such a view may be in opposition to a very frequently and strongly expressed theory of Sir Roderick, no one more readily than himself will cheer- fully admit the soundness of any new view, when reasonably supported, however much that may differ from his own, as previously expressed ; and further, that he will most wil- lingly lend all the aid which his position and just influence enables him to so extensively exercise in order to ascertain the true theory ot this interesting subject, to the end that it may, if possible, be turned to economic ac- count.

The condition of geology at the time when Sir Roderick Murchison published his " Silu- rian System," since which nearly a generation has been called into existence and passed away, wa3 something like that of chemistry, as applied to agriculture, etc., when Liebig, only a very few years later, reduced chaotic and dispersed masses of ' valuable matter and ex- periments'into system. The world is indebted to Sir Roderick Murchison for like valuable assistance in regard to geology, and it would be difficult to imagine or describe the debt of gratitude that is due to that gentleman from the present as well as by future generations. Individually, I again tender to Sir Roderick my acknowledgments of the personal advan- tages which I have derived in studying geology from an early perusal of his Silurian System. As brevity is said to be the soul of wit, I hope that in thus curtly according my thanks to him a like brevity will be accepted as the es- sence of sincerity.

SIR RODERICK MURCHTSON's VIEWS ON GOLD- BEARING- ROCKS.

Sir Roderick states, at page 474 of his third edition of Siluria :

" Let us first reflect upon the general fact, that, whilst all the stratified formations are composed either of crystalline and paleozoic

rocks, or of secondary and tertiary deposits, gold has never been found in any appreciable quantity in either of the two last-mentioned classes of strata. The vast areas, therefore, which are covered by all such younger forma- tions are excluded from the application of our reasoning ; and every one who lives in tracts the subsoil of which consists of such rocks, may at once be assured, that he can never pro- fitably extract gold from them.

Having laid down this generalization, which affirms that by far the largest portion of land on the face of the globe never contains gold, we proceed to consider the nature and limits of the gold-bearing rocks, and then indicate how the chief wealth is derived from superfi- cial auriferous drifted materials or gravel.

Appealing to the structure of the different countries which at former periods have afforded or still afford any notable amount of gold, we find in all a general agreement. Whether, re- ferring to the ancient history, we cast our eyes to the countries watered by the Factolus of Ovid, to the Phrygia and Thrace of the Greeks, to the Alps* and golden T gus of the Romans to the Bohemia of the Middle Ages, to tracts in Britain which were worked in old times, and have either beer, long abandoned or are now scarcely at all productive, or to to those chains in America and Australia which, previously unsearched, have, in our times, proved so rich — we invariably find the same constants in nature. In all these lands, gold has been im- parted abundantly to one class only of those ancient rocks whose order and succession we have traced, or to the associated eruptive rocks. The most usual, original position of the metal is in quartzose veinstones that traverse altered Silurian slates (chiefly Lower Silurian), frequently near their junction with eruptive rocks. Sometimes, however, it is par- tially diffused through the body of rocks of igneous origin."

" Seeing, on the one hand, that the oldest rock, and, on the other, the medial and young- est deposits never contain gold, and that yet 'as will be shown) the metal is of recent ac- cumulation en masse, it might seem to follow that there existed in those original deposits which have since become largely auriferous, the elements out of which gold was subse- quently brought together in rich veinstones. It is indeed a fact, as will hereafter be shown, that there are fine-grained old schistose sedi- ments in which gold is so impalpably dissem- inated, that it is difficult to imagine how tbi3 diffusion could have occurred if the original menstruum had not contained the elements of the ore. In that diffused state the gold may have remained long after the consolidation of the sediment, until, in ages long posterior, it was run together into metallic veinstones by metamorphic action, or segregated into the lumps and filaments in which it now occurs. But, however we may account for them, the facts are those which I have for many years exposed — viz., that a certain geological zone only in the crust of the globe has been render- ed richly auriferousf.

* In truth, as above expressed, every old country of Europe, where tho rocks were once auriierous, has long ceased to yield any valuable amount of gold. In reference to the Alps, Iain indebted to my learned friend Mr. J. W. Cowell for pointing out to me the following passage iu Strabo (Book iv. ch. 6, sect. 12), by which it appears that even Imperial Rome was at one time inundated with a glut of gold from her Northern mountains: — " Polybius says that in his time the gold mines were so rich about [north of?] Aquilcia, but especially in the country of the Taurisci Norici, that if you dug butuvo feet below the surface you found gold, aod that the diggings (generally) were not deeper than 15 feet ; that in some instances the geld was found pure, in lumps of the size of a bean or a lupiu, and which lost ouly one-eighth in smelting, in others it required mure smelting, but was very proGUble. Ital- ians aiding the barbarians in the working for two months, gold became forthwith one-third cheaper over the whole of Italy ; and thoT.iuiisci discovering this, drove the as- sociate Italians away and monopolized it tliemsolves. At present all gold mines belong to the Romaus."

f When preparing this work lor press, I received a letter from Mr. Lieber, the State Geologist of South Carolina, which, being explained by a second letter from that gentle- man, in reply to one which Iaddressed to bim, contains a little table which clearly expresses his views as derived from his experience in South Caroliua and the Brazils. Tracing out the peculiar features oi the " itacolumile " and its associated rocks of " itaberite" and " specular iron schist," and a compound of talc and magnetic iron, which he terms " catawherite," Mr. Lieber affirms, that these rocks, together with clay and talcose slates, are chiefly auriferous, and that none of the rocks above them ever boar gold, whilst the mica (dates beneath aro mucii less productive of the ore. Ho consequently classifies the whole in ascending order, as Sub-auriferous, Auriferous, and Post-auiiferous — a mineral classification which is in accordance with the data I have long endeavored to es- tablish by geological and puleootological proofs.

[Written for the Mining and Scientific Press.)

Gold Bearing Sulphurets and their Se- duction,"

REPLY TO

STUDENT OF CHEMISTRY."

METALLUQICAL

To be Resumed. — The line of steamers be- tween New Orleans and San Francisco, sus- pended by the Rebellion, is to be again in operation. On the 1st of January, the Pacific Mail Steamship Company is to place a steamer on the line from New Orleans, via Havana, to Aspinwall, connecting at the latter place with the steamers to and from San Francisco.

Some of the principal New Tork hotels talk of raising the price of board to $6 per day. There are families in the Filth avenue who give $500 or 8600 a week for their mere lodg- ing and boarding privilege, while their " extras'' will reach $300 or $400 more.

Messrs. Editors : — I notice in your issue of the 23d ultimo, a communication signed " A Student of Metallurgical Chemistry," in which the motives of my contribution to your journal, of December 9th, are unjustifiably attacked, and the positions assumed by me attempted to be controverted.

I would premise my reply to the author by hinting that the perusal of the gentleman's communication, without the signature, conveys evidence that it is written by a student, and certainly one not very far advanced in his studies.

My object is not concealed, nor is any at- tempt made at the same. It was written for the benefit of the mining community of Cali- fornia, who have been so often imposed upon ' by persons entirely ignorant of the first princi- : pies of chemistry, claiming to be competent to .extract the precious metals from their ores, j What has been the result ? Valuable mines abandoned, miners ruined, public confidence shaken in all mining operations, and the pro- duction of the precious metals limited to about one-third of what it ought to be.

The method invented by myself for the re- duction of the precious metals from the gold- bearing sulphurets was not " abandoned as impracticable." On the contrary, it is avail- able for treating sulphurets rich in gold, espec- ially some of those at Grass Valley, but not for those holding so small an amount as $20 per ton where labor is high.

I did not condemn the common reverbera- tory furnace — these are my words : " By means of this method the precious metals are " freed" when contained in bi-sulphide of iron ;" neith- er was I ignorant that condensing chambers form an essential part of said furnace ; alluding to the mechanical loss of gold, I said, " it is loss unless some means be employed for its col- lection." In copying the manuscript, I inad- vertedly omitted the following to complete the paragraph: "This method is too slow and expensive for California."

I did not disapprove of reverberatory fur- naces for the purpose of chlorination. Relerring to the " Chlorination Process," I spoke of oxidation being performed iu them previous to the treatment of the mass by chlorine, etc., a process it would appear the " Student " is unacquainted with. I did not discredit the methods of the distinguished Metallurgists, Agustin, Ziervogel and Von Patera ; these employ said furnaces for a purpose foreign to the subject in question. My remarks were confined solely to the treatment of gold bear- ing sulphurets, a subject 1 profess to under- stand.

I have nothing to retract concerning " in- ventions in the shape of furnaces ;" two of the said inventors have admitted to me that their inventions did not answer their expecta- tions. I am not at liberty to publish their reasons.

Regarding the peformance of " The Gold and Silver Separating Company's Furnace" (Dr. Hagan's) the " Student" seems to intimate that the crude sulphurets taken for assay did not represent the " mass mixed" from which the third assay was made ; I will endeavor to enlighten him on this point, thanking him in the first place for correcting a typographical error. It seems the gentleman is an arithme- tician, as well as a student of metallurgy. As- say first is the mean of five assays made on as fair a sample of the crude mineral as could be obtained ; they not disagreeing more than some $30 above, nor $11 per ton less than the mean (not an uncommon occurrence). Assay third is likewise the mean of five assays made on the mass after treatment, obtained in a like manner to that by which the sample from which assay first was made ; these disagreed from $45 above to $26 per ton below the mean, thus showing that a fair sample was obtained. Sixth assay of the tailings ; this was an assay of the " refuse" after amalgama- tion i had I made a series of them (1 con- sidered it unnecessaiy to do so), "the aggregate of the extraction and that left in the tailings" might have equalled the amount as per assay third ; as it is, I consider assay sixth sufficiently exact for all practical purposes ; from these results, along with those of the other three experiments, I considered myself justified in arriving at this fair conclusion, omitting frac- tions of a per cent., viz: 55 per cent., de- sulphurized ; 16 per cent., lost ; 52 per cent.

extracted and 32 per cent, left in the tailings. The treated mass was amalgamated, and the amalgam carefully separated by a " Workman" without any apparent loss. Again, the " Stu- dent" is unwilling to admit that there was any loss of gold during treatment. I maintain that there was, knowing that fair samples were obtained for assay both before and after treat- ment. He says : " But aside from this, add the fixed, positive data obtained by the extraction of $205.12 to that shown by assay remaining in the tailings, and we have $205.12+146.12 =$351.24. Now, subtracting this last sum from the assay of the crude sulphurets=$395. 48—351.24=44.24 per ton, or not quite twelve per cent, loss." This quasi admitted loss from a 55 per cent, desulphurization, or father say what is warranted by the " Student's " arith- metic, 11.19 per cent., added to 9.15 per cent., corresponding to the complement (45) of 100 per cent., would make 20.34 percent, loss, pro- vided the whole of the mineral had been desul- phurized ; so it would appear that the mini- mum mechanical loss of gold mentioned in my communication (20 per cent.) would have been experienced had the furnace been capable of doing what it is represented to do.

1 cannot see the analogy between decarbon- izing carbonate of lime and desulphurizing bi- sulphide of iron. The first is a proto-salt, the second a ternary compound. Heat decomposes the former, whereas it does not separate the whole of the sulphur from the latter. I do not advance this by way of proof to show that bi- sulphide of iron cannot be desulphurized in lumps, but merely to show the fallacy of the '• Student's " reasoning.

But the " Student " is continually harping on the " effectual method," and naively says : " This method is mainly commended to our confidence, from the circumstance of his being requested to examine the performance of this furnace (using his own words) in my profes- sional capacity." Verily, this is arriving at a conclusion with a vengeance.

Experiments were made by me years ago on sulphurets in lumps, both with steam and without it, for the purpose of desulphurizing them. I always obtained a negative result. On the contrary, I have experimented on " tol- erably fine crushed " sulphurets in an arrange- ment similar to Mr. White's, on the same principle, and obtained desulphurization of the mineral, with the exception of some milliemes of sulphur that was found associated with iron and oxygen ; this small portion was not inimi- cal to the extraction of the precious metals from the oxidized mineral by amalgamation.

I am aware that Mr. White's furuape was exhibited to the public at Newark, New Jer- sey, about eighteen months ago. Several chemists and persons engaged in the business of testing ores witnessed its performance. Some of them gave certificates regarding its merits. One " student " was among the num- ber.

Any competent investigator will find no dif- ficulty in performing experiments to satisfy himself that what I have stated regarding the two furnaces (Dr. Hagan's and Mr. White's) is true. Certainly no candid person will deny that the objections urged by the "student" against the common reverberatory furnaces are overcome in Mr. White's, viz :— " the expense of building and keeping them in repair, the trouble and cost of working the ore properly, and the constant dread of careless and indiffer- ent workmen, upon whom the successful work- ing of the ore chiefly depends."

The cost of Mr. W.'s is less in proportion than the common furnaces, considering the amount of work it is capable of performing. The attendance of one workman is only re- quired to keep up the requisite degree of heat, and feed the hopper with the ground mineral, which discharges itself at the other end, the wear and tear being trifling, while the coil of pipe in the chimney, from which jets of cold water are ejected, acts the part of a condensing chamber, thus securing a compact apparatus as well as a cheap method.

There is an old adage — " The greatest thief always calls thief first." So the " Student's " communication, accusing me of interested mo- tives, will readily convey conviction to the mind of the most obtuse reader, that his object is to bolster up a process that had sunk into ob- scurity, and is now attempted to be revived under a new patent.

The " Student " appears not to confine his glowing intellect to the study of metallurgy only ; but assumes to occupy the chair of a modern Chesterfield, and read me lessons upon taste and propriety ; yet as I have already lived the greater part of a long life, I would suggest to him that his labors in this behalf are not appreciated. I would also suggest to him that in the scientific world, at least, the names of individuals being given is, to some extent, a guarantee of good faith ; and if the " Student " has been more than three months in this city, and is of sufficient age to have ex- perience in the matters in controversy to give weight to his opinions, it might be well for him to shake off his cloak of modesty and let your readers know to whom they are indebted for

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the refulgent light he has thrown upon the subject.

I have followed uiy profession in tbia city fur the last nir>.' y mu-t a-k the " Student " to forgive me for supposing that my ikkih- to my suggestions will not be with- out its weight.

I assure you, Messrs. Editors, tint I am not patf lor commanding Mr. White's furuuce, nor for con- demning Dr. Hagan's; being act- uated solely witli a desire to have introduced au effectual and cheap method fur reducing the gold bear- ing sulphurets of California.

In future I will not answer any more anonymous communications on the subject ; but may at some other time devise means wheiebv the merits of the one and the d. - merits, of the other furnace may be established to the satisfaction ■■! lha mining community of California.

JolIN Sl'OTT,

Metallurgical Chemist.

FROM TUB OFFICIAL. BEPOKTS

(LH t!u f\Uk fttditisttial exhibition

Of tli© Mcohantcs' Institute, gan Franolwo, 18orj.

[Now In Prc«9— Mining and Scientific Press Book nnd Job Office.]

[Continued from Page 405, Vol. XJ.] ON QUARTZ AND MINING MACHINERY.

J. A. HOBART.

Committee t

JOHN ROACH.

TO. H. SCOVIXE.

Mkcii.iniial ami Agricultural

COLLEGE FOR THE STATE OE NeVA-

da. — On Wednesday of last week the live Commissioners appointed by the Hoard of Kegents of the ;u,ii, i -mined College, held a meet- ing in Wushoe City, Nev., and perfected their organization by the election of a presiding officer and a Secretary. The law contemplates that this school shall be established and maintained by the means of voluntary contributions from the citizens of the Stale of Nevada.

Earthquakes. — The Mendocino Herald says that there was a heavy shock of an earthquake felt along l>ry Creek, in the lower portion of Mendocino county, on the 15th ult. It occurred aboat nine o'clock in the evening ; there were nine dis- tinct shocks lelt — three of them quite heavy.

The inhabitants of Fayette Val- ley, Boise county, Idaho, were recently startled at an early hour in the morning by the shock of an earthquake, which was sufficiently heavy to cause the cuttle and horses to tremble, and runabout frantic- ally with fear. Animals appear to be peculiarly susceptible to fear from earthquake shocks. We see frequent mention made of the fact on this coast, and have also heard descriptions thereof from eye-wit- Desses. A more careful noting of the effects of such phenomena iu animals would be interesting.

Varnri/'s Pan. — This pan has a great and wide-spread celebrity. All tho points of superiority claimed for it could not be embodied in a brief report by the commit- tee. Having seen it iu operation at the Exhibition, the committee recommend it as a valuable pan, and award it a bUtoi modal,

W'h-.hr ,\- It'iuilnW* Pan. — This pan is of the latest model. In the small pan on exhitiitiuu (951 ninetv-hve pounds ot very refractory roek, of beau size, was reduced to a lino palp in (">.'> ) fifty-five minutes. The working of tho pan gave satisfaction, and the committee deem il deserving of a silver medal.

lianx' Pan. — This machine combines, as claimed, a grinder, amalgamator, and separator. The puu is shallow, with a convex top rising to the center, at which point the rejected material is discharged into a sluiee-box on the outside. The ma- terial to be treated is fed by a hopper on tho side, where a stream of water carries it down. A continuous flow is kept up, if desired, and when the pulp, or other matter, is sufficiently ground, it is floated off, while the metal or heavy particles are allowed to he kept in longer contact with the quicksilver. The charging of this pan is contraltos, and may be carried on until the amalgam is sufficiently strong, thus avoiding repeated charging and cleaning. The committee award it a silver medal.

Concentrator — To J. Hendy, who exhibits a Prater Concentrator, the committee award a certificate of merit.

Concentrator. — By A. Hanter, who exhibits a Concentrator and Amalgamator, which has been working to the satisfaction of the committee, who award him a silver medal.

Crusher, by Henry Pearce, who, towards tho close of tho Fair, entered it for exhi- bition. Tho short time this machine was on exhibition, and the rules of the Fair, excluded it from taking a premium. The committee, thinking favorably of it, recommend an award of a certificate of merit.

Soap Stone Machine, by John Dougherty. — This was a rough contrivance, 6howino* much ingenuity, the saw working upwards, thereby cleaning itself from the dust it makes, and catting the stone remarkably fast. Tho committee deem it worthy of a certificate of merit.

In concluding their report, the committee would state that, desiring to be just to all parties exhibiting, they have listened attentively to explanations from the pro- prietors of Reducers and Amalgamators combined. The committee regret, however, that the Fair has not afforded facilities for a practical testing of tho superiority of the machines offered for competition, and they, therefore, feel it their duty to withhold a first or special premium from either of the exhibitors of this class.

I his report was unanimous, with the exception of that portion relating to bookbinding, which was signed by Mr. Eastman, but dissented from by the other members ol the com mitiee on the ground that the books "were not bound expressly for exhibition." These members of the committee, there- fore, did not consider the books a fit subject for a prize or for essential merit but regard them " simply as a fair sample of a style of binding, ruling and fin- ishing, but uot entitled to a special award or premium.

Newspaper Printing, by Dewey & Co., San Francisco.— For specimens of newspaper printing— bound volumes of the " Mining nnd Scientific Press," awarded a diploma.

New Volumes. — The Mnrysville Appeal has entered upon its thir- teenth volume, as its editor says, " with finaucial prospects more flat- tering than ever." We congratulate our cotemporary on the success to which it is most certainly entitled.

The Monterey Gazelle has an- nounced its third volume. The editor says it is doing as well as could be expected — in Monterey County ; and has demonstrated the fact that a paper can be published on starvation prices. We regret that our cotemporary is obliged to put forth so unsatisfactory a re- cord, and trust the past will prove no index for the future.

Tho Territorial Enterprise an. nounces the commencement of its eighth volume on the 19th ult. We well recollect when that paper was started, and have enjoyed the pleasure of constantly perusing its columns, and witnessing its gradual growth up to the present time. The only time we ever visited the office was when it was printed in a blacksmith shop — and a poor one at that — in Carson. Col. Williams was then its presiding geniis. " Commencing its existence in au almost unpeopled waste, the En- terprise has been borne along on the advancing tide of improve- ment from Genoa to Carson, from Carson to Virginia," until it is now one ot the largest and most enter- prising dailies on the Pacific coast. May it long live and flourish ! The Bret number of the new volume contains some two columns of in- teresting extracts from its early is- sues, showing the early progress of the Territory, and developing the stages of the mineral discoveries there from 1858 to the present time.

ON CORDAGE.

The only cordage manufactory on this coast is the San F.rancisco Cordage Manufacturing Co., Potrero, Tubbs & Co., agents. The samples exhibited (some seventeen in number) were an assortment of the different kinds made by this company for sale, comprising grades of every description, ranging from the lightest hay-rope to the heaviest hawsers. The cordage of this company is superior in some qualities to the best imported, and is steadily driving out all competitors from this market. The company commenced business in 1856, cordage being one of the pioneer manufactures of California. Since that time the company has steadily increased the quantity of its manufactures, constantly adopting all improvements in cordage machinery as they became known, until now the works are equal in extent to any in the United States. This company possesses two important advantages over Eastern manufac- turers for the market, i. e., a closer proximity to the sources of supply of the raw material, and the advantage of manufacturing it into such sizes of cordage as the market may at that time require.

The annual consumption of cordage of all kinds in this market is about 1,300 tons, seven-eighths of which is made at the works at the Potrero, where 1,200 tons of hemp are consumed yearly. The company, with their present running machinery, can manufacture 2,000 tons of hemp per annum, and have additional machinery on hand for contingencies, and steam-power to run it. During the past year the manufacturing capacity of the works has been largely increased, a new engine and boiler of 150-horse power being substituted in place of the one formerly used of half that power. The walk has been extended to 1,500 feet in length — the largest in the United States. Single lengths of rope, 1,000 feet long, have been made, and the company can manu- facture, with present facilities, 1,200 feet in length, and, with but little addi- tional expense, make them still longer. A hawser, fourteen inches in circumference, has been made at the works, which are competent to make others up to twenty inches in circumference, if required. Fifty men are con- stantly employed at these works, about one-half the number being Chinamen, who are engaged in light work, such as in the Atlantic States is done by boys and girls. No substitute for Manilla hemp is grown in the State, although it is reported that a wild vine, which grows luxuriantly near Santa Cruz, fur- nishes a staple strong and fine like silk, the fibre being very 'long.

For superior quality of cordage, exhibited by the San Francisco Cordage Company, the Committee award a silver medal.

ON PAPER, BOOK-BINDING, PRINTING, ETC.

FRANK EASTMAN,

Committee :

A. J. CORTES,

WILLIAM ALLEN.

Report the following as the result of their labors :— The display in this department was not so extensive as the committee wished, but was very in- teresting, as showing the ability of manufacturers to produce within this State everything within the Hue of paper (excepting writing or sized paper,) that is needed on the Pacific coast. The importance of paper manufacturing in this State alone can be understood when it is stated that the present con° sumption of paper, for all purposes, in California, equals half a million of dol- lars per annum. Although struggling under many drawbacks, such as in- creased cost of imported material, transportation and labor, our manufactures have already driven some kinds of imported paper from the market, thus liv- ing employment to many and retaining money in the State.

Paper. — To S. P. Taylor, proprietor of the Pioneer Paper Mills, for ex- hibition of largest assortment of different kinds of printing and wrapping pa- per, and straw boards of excellent quality— awarded a special premium °of a silver medal.

Paper.— To the San Lorenzo Paper Mills, Wm. P. Harrison, Agent, for exhibition of same articles, equal iu quality, but not of so mauy varieties, a special premium diploma.

Book-Binding.— To George B. Hitchcock, for exhibition of a case of blank books of San Francisco manufacture, they being excellent in quality, style of binding and ruling — awarded a silver medal.

ON WOOLEN MANTJFACTURES.

The manufacture of woolen goods is one of the large mechanical interests of California. Removed so far from a manufacturing market, for many years woolen goods, extensively worn by all classes of population, brought high prices, and contributed largely to the flow of precious metal that yearly left the country to pay for imports. By a strange anomaly, California, while im- porting woolen goods at high prices, at the same time exported large quan- tities of excellent wool suitable for the needed manufactures. Between the two the wool-growing interest was depressed, and, as far as woolen goods were concerned, the country drained of money.

The opening for the manufacturing of woolen goods was, in 1858, deemed profitable enough to counter-balance the high rates of interest that then pre- vailed, and the Pioneer Woolen Mills Company was at that time formed, and during the following year introduced its manufactures (Blankets) in competition with imported goods with a favorable degree of success. In 1859 another association, for the manufacture of woolen goods, was formed, under the style and name of the Mission Woolen Mills Company, which commenced operations the next year.

In the present Fair the latter company did not exhibit their manufactures. The display of their products in the Fair of the preceding year was both in- teresting and valuable. As one of the great manufacturing companies of the State, a few facts as to the extent of manufacture and capacity of this com- pany may be appropriate : The capital stock of the company is 8500,000 ; the works last year consumed over 1,200,000 pounds ol fine wool, which was manufactured into 32,000 pairs of blankets, nearly 500,000 yards of flannels, and over 100,000 yards of cloths and cloakings. The present machinery in- cludes 11 sets of cards, 3,500 spindles, and 50 broad-power looms, of the beat and most modern description found anywhere iu the world.

At the present Fair, the Pioneer Woolen Mills Company made a very large and excellent display of goods of their manufacture, which would be considered creditable in any State. As the pioneer woolen mill of Califor- nia, which at the present time possesses only two establishments of the kind, the following description may be interesting and useful :

The Pioneer Woolen Mills, which was started in 1859 by the firm of Heynemann, Peck & Co., was destroyed by fire in 1861, and was formed into a stock company, with a capital of $150,000. December 2d, 1861. The present building and out-houses occupy ten fifty-vara lots at Black Point. The machinery consists of 9 sets of cards, 14 jacks, 2,800 spindles, and 36 looms. The engine is of 200-horse power, but is only worked up at present to 90-horse power, leaving a large capacity of engine for a contemplated in- crease of machinery. The mills consume 1,000,000 pounds of wool per year, and will probably exceed this amount 100,000 pounds in 1865. The works employ 225 men, and manufacture all kinds of blankets, cassimeres, and flannels. The greatest portion of flannels produced, such as checked, scarlet, blue, grey, and white, being manufactured in the premises into flannel overshirts, undershirts, and drawers, which compare favorably with price of Eastern goods, and give far more satisfaction to the consumer. The com- pany contemplate increasing their stock capital to 8300,000, and orders for a large amount of machinery have been forwarded to the East. The Board consists of F. P. Solomon, President ; L. Cohn and A. Block, Directors. Heynemann & Co., 311 to 317 California street, are the agents for the sale of goods.

Between the above-named companies over a million of dollars is yearly retained in the State, and employment in the manufacturing dspartments directly given to nearly 600 persons. So successful have the woolen mills of California been in their manufactures, that at the present time they have driven out almost all imported blankets and flannels of every description, and promise in a few years at most to do the same with the heavier and coarser qualities of woolen goods. Aside from the value of woolen goods manufactured, the establishment of these mills, by their competition and selections of wool fleeces, have, indirectly, enhanced the value of the entire wool crop of this State and Oregon, and it is not an extravagant estimate that the annual wool crop has been increased $300,000 in value to the grower/

The Pioneer Woolen Mills of San Francisco were, at the present Fair, awarded the highest prize or award made, viz., the " Institute Medal." This medal, the first of the kind ever awarded by the Mechanics' Institute, was designed for that invention, manufacture, or industrial product which should be decided to hold out promise of the greatest practical benefit to the people of California. In accordance with the decision of a Committee, of which the Governor of the State was Chairman, the medal was awarded to the Pioneer Woolen Mills of San Francisco. The following is the report :

A-tvard of the Mechanics' Institute Gold fflednl, 1S65. To the President and Executive Committee of the Mechanics' Institute :

Gentlemen : — Your Committee, appointed to award the Institute Gold Medal to that branch of industry which in their estimation promises to be of the most benefit to the State, have to that end made an examination of the various articles on exhibition, and are of the opinion that the manufacture of woolen goods, as represented by the productions or the Pioneer Woolen Mills, is entitled to the medal. It is therefore awarded to the Pioneer Woolen Mill.

F. F. LOW, "I

H. W. HALLECK, „

H P COON Committee.

j.'m.'eckfeldt,J

San Francisco, September 9th, 1865.

ON CLOTHING.

Committee t

J. C. MITCHELL. JAMES SCRIMGEOUR. G. W. RAMAGE.

The Committee having made examination of the articles exhibited in this department, report :

Gent's Clothing, by I. Joseph & Co., San Francisco, who exhibit two suits of gent's clothing and cloaks, which are the best, both in cut and workman- ship.—Awarded a first premium.

Children's Clothing, by C. A. Fletcher & Co., San Francisco, who exhibit two children's suits and child's cloak, of superior taste and workmanship. Awarded a second premium.

MU pining m& Mmtifk %tm.

SALES OP THE WEEK '

BT TEE B. T. STOCK * EXCBANOE BOASD.

Saturday, December SO. 12 she Ophir at 372>£ per foot, b 30.

15 aha Cliollar-Potosi at 180@177 per ft, b 30.

11 shs Chollar-Potosi at 176@173)$ per foot. 10 shs Chollar-Potosl at 170 per foot, s 30.

16 shs Yellow Jacket at 505@530 per foot.

7 shs Yellow, Jacket at 610@500 per ft, s 10. 4 shs Yellow Jacket at 525 per foot, b 3.

6 shs Yellow Jacket at 530 per foot, b 30. lsh Yellow Jacket at 505 per foot, s3.

28 shs Crown Point at 540@610 per foot i shs Crown Point at 540 per foot, b30.

8 sha Crown Point at 515@5W per foot, s 30. 4 shs Crown Point at 510 per foot, s 20.

22 shs Hale & Norcross at 290 per foot, b 30.

26 shs Halo & Norcross at 280@270 per loot. 8 shs Alpha, Q. H„ at 240 per foot.

8 shs Alpha, G H, at 245 per foot, b 30.

1 sh Belcher at 175 per foot

lsh Savage at 830 per foot. 10 shs Imperial at 130 per share, s 10. 173 shs Imperial at 113@118 per share. 40 shs Imperial at 129@124 per share, b 10. 10 shs Imperial at 123 per share, e 3. 10 shs Imperial at 120 per share, s 20. 10 shs Imperial at 120 per share, s 30.

17 shs Imperial at 12* per share, b 3.

146 shs Sierra Nevada at at 10K@9Ja Per sh.

10 shB Sierra Nevada at 10 per share, b 5. 105 site Exchequer at 9J£ per share.

10 shs Overman at 60 per foot, s 30.

45 shs Overman at 65@67>£ per share.

30 shs Bullion at35@37 per share, s 30.

18 shs Bullion at 40 per share, b 30. 42 shs Bullion at 38@37 per share. 15 shs Bullion at 38J4 per share, s 3. 10 shs Wide West at 8 per share.

20 shs Confidence at 40 per share.

4 shs Empire M. & M. Co. at 226 per sh, s 3

1 sh Empire M & M Co. at 230 per sh.

10 shs N B & Mission B. R. at 42 per share.

2 shs Cal S Nav Co at 59& per cent

2 shs Cal Steam Nav Co at 59 per cent, s 10 Amount of sales $78,634 00

Tuesday, J miliary SB.

7 shs Yellow Jacket at 405@520 per foot.

2 shs Yellow Jacket at 510 per share, s 30.

5 shs Yellow Jacket at 525 per foot. 2shs Yellow Jacket at 520 per foot s 5.

2 ehs Yellow Jacket at 520@530[per ft, s 10.

5 shs Yellow Jacket at 520@535 per ft, s3. 1 shs Yellow Jacket at 540 per foot, s 5.

1 sh Yellow Jacket at 540 per loot, s 10. lsh Yellow Jacket at 640 per foot b 3. 1 sh Yellow Jacket at 540 per foot 8 3. 1 sh Yellow Jacket at 642}£ per foot, b 10. 48 shs Alpha, G. H., at 245@250 per foot

8 shs Alpha, G. II. , at 250 per foot, cash.

14 shB Hale & Norcross at 292@292 per foot 22 shs Hale & Norcross at 297>£©295 per ft

1 shs Savago at 815@810 per foot

1 sh Savage at 800 per foot, s 3.

2 shs Savage at 800 per foot

1 sh Savage at 820 per foot, b 30.

4 shs Gould & Curry at 918@816 per foot 4 shs Gould & Curry at 910 per foot. 8 shs Crown Point at 575@580 per foot c. 4 shs Crown Point at 590 per foot, cash.

4 shs Crown Point at 690 per foot, 36 shs Ophir at S6U per foot, cash.

12 shs Ophir at 355 per foot s 10. 60 shs Ophir at 355 per foot

2 shs Chollar-Potosl at 166 per foot, cash.

2 shs Chollar-Potosi at 160 per foot

6 shs Chollar-Potosl at 157>£@15rJ per foot 1 sh Chollar-Potosi at 154 per foot

13 shs Overman at 60@55 per foot

10 shs Overman at 60@55 per foot, cash. 10 shs Overman at 50 per share, s 30. 6 shs Overman at 65 per foot h 30.

5 Shs Overman at 55 per foot, b 3. 55 shs Sierra Nevada at 9 per share. ■

10 shs Sierra Nevada at 9J£ per share, b 30. 85 shs Sierra Nevada at 8}£@9)£ per share.

15 shs Imperial at 124® 126 per share, cash, 8 shs Imperial at 124 per share, s 3.

10 shs Imperial at 125@126 per share. S5shs Imperial at 126J-£@127>£ per share, c.

5 shs Imperial at 127 per share, c.

6 shs Imperial at 125X per share, b5.

5 shs Confidence at 40 per share.

6 shs Bullion at 40 per share.

10 shs Bullion at 37@37i£ per share.

6 shs Bullion at 35 per share

5 shs Bullion, at 35 per share, c. 10 shs Bullion at 37 per snare, b 10. 15 shs Bullion at 35 per share, s 3.

27 shs Exchequer at (J'j per share.

AFTERNOON SESSION.

4 shs Crown Point at 560 per foot 4 shs Crown Point at 660 per foot, s 3.

4 shs Savage at 8O0@79O per foot

3 shs Savage at 810 @800 per foot, b 30. 1 sh Savage at 785 per foot

1 sh Savage at 770 per foot s 30.

12 shs Choliar-Potosi at 152^@150 per foot.

5 shs Chollar-Potosi at 150 per foot, s 15. 24 shs Ophir at 350 per foot

2 shs Hale & Norcross at 280 per foot

8 shs Hale & Norcross at 280@285 pr ft, s3-

21 shs Imperial at 125@®124 per share. 10 shs Imperial at 123 per share.

15 shs Imperial at 124@121 per share, s 3.

6 shs lmpeaial at 117 per share, s 30. 80 shs Sierra Nevada at 8 per share.

lsh Confidence at 32}£ per share. Amount of sales £118,439 00

Wednesday, .January 3.

36 shs Ophir at 32S©345 per foot 12 shs Onbir at 350 per foot b 3. 24 shs Ophir at 360 per foot b 30.

37 shs Chollar-Potosl at 145@135 per sh, s 30. 35 shs Chollar-Potosi at 147Ji@136 per foot

8 shs Chollar-Potosl at 137@138, s 3. 20 shs Hale & Norcross at 292}£@290 per ft.

4 shs Hale & Norcross at 292^@295, s 3.

4 shs Hale & Norcross at 270 per foot s 30. 20 shs Crown Point at 530 per foot. 17 shs Yellow Jacket at 515@475 per foot

2 shs Yellow" Jacket at 500 per foot, b 4.

2sbs Yellow Jacket at 475 per foot, b 30.

Men's ClotMng, by J. H. Hammond* who exhibits three suits of men's clothing. There being no competition, the Committee do not report on their merits. For a military coat of superior make and finish — Awarded a silver medal.

Cotton Wadding and Batting, by Greenberg & Co., San Francisco, who exhibit specimens of both articles, of California manufacture, equal iu quality to that imported.

Rubber Clothing, by the " Rubber Clothing Co.," San Francisco, who exhibit samples of rubber clothing and cloth, and a case of fancy articles, which the Committee assumed to be of the same material. These are imported goods of excellent quality. The fancy goods exhibited a very great improvement in the variety of design, as well as quality of manufac- ture.— Awarded a certificate of merit.

OlST G-ENTS' FURNISHING- GOODS.

Committee :

H. B. PLATT.

LEWIS LELAND.

The Committee report that, after a careful examination of the gentlemen's furnishing goods, they recommend the medal to be given to Mrs. Morris, for the best home-made shirts, collars and wristbands exhibited.

The Committee also favorably notice the excellent line of imported goods exhibited by S. W. H. Ward & Son.

ON BOOTS AND SHOES.

Committee t

G. M. NICHOLS.

JAMES H. SWAIN.

Boots and Shoes, exhibited by Koenig Brothers, for general workmanship, awarded a first premium.

Ladies' Gaiters, by W. F. Burke, San Francisco, who exhibited a show- case of ladies' gaiters. Mr. Burke made a fine display of good work and fine finish, which are superior to anything of the kind imported. — Awarded a silver medal.

Boots and Skoes, by P. Kelly, San Francisco, one case California boots and shoes. The quality of material and workmanship of these boots and shoes, are unsurpassed. Awarded a silver medal.

ON CLOAKS, ETC.

Committee i

MDE. H. J. LA MARCHE. , MRS. E. W. HITCHINGS.

For Cloaks, by Kerby & Byrne, San Francisco, for superior workmanship and finish, a first premium.

Cloth Basque, by Meyer & Jonasson, San Francisco, for fine quality and finish, a second premium.

Mantillas, by J. L. Ney, San Francisco. — This mantilla-work is awarded a certificate of merit.

ON FURS, HATS AND CAPS.

J. E. WHITE.

Committee I

T. YOUNG.

J. C. MUESSDORFFER.

The Committee report as follows :

Sable and Mink Goods, by A. Muller ; also best general assortment of manufactured furs. — Awarded a first premium.

Ermine and Muskrat Goods, by I. C. Mayer & Sons. — Awarded a first premium.

Silk Plush Hats, by Tan Tassel. — Awarded a first premium.

Military Caps, by Blake & Co. — Awarded honorable mention.

ON EMBROIDERY AND FANCY NEEDLEWORK.

Committee t

MKS. A. DANNENBURG.

MRS. H. L. DAVIS.

The Committee have examined the various specimens of embroidery and fancy needlework exhibited at the Fair, and recommend the following as worthy of first premium :

Crochet Bed Spread, Miss Rosa Hielboon, a first premium.

Patch-Work Quill.by Mrs. M. D. Willis, a first premium.

Silk Embroidered Bed Quilt, by Miss M. Tolle, a diploma.

Scarfs, Dresses, Shoes, etc., by Mrs. R. C. Alden, a first premium.

Crochet Tidy, by Mrs. S. Tan Ropn, a first premium.

Worked Chemise and Pillow Sfyis, by Mrs.N. G. Kittle, a first premium.

Embroidered Handkerchiefs, by Mrs. B. "Velasco. The Committee, in view of the excellence of these articles, award a certificate of merit.

Mathematical Model for Cutting D7-esses, by Mrs. Margaret Curtis. The Committee found this system simple and reliable, and one of great utility and assistance to those requiring an instructor in cutting ladies' and children's dresses — it being a perfect guide in dress-cutting. The Committee therefore award the article a diploma.

Regalia and Military Goods, by Daniel Norcross, San Francisco, a most superb assortment of gold and silver embroidery on regalia and military goods. — Awarded a diploma.

Skillful Embroidery, by Mrs. John Harding, late Mrs. P. E. Rogers, San Francisco, for beautiful embroidery. — Awarded a silver medal.

Chenille Work, by Mrs. Mary Gray, of beautiful design and skillful execu- tion. Awarded a diploma.

Worsted Work, by Mrs. E. M. Cottrell, a most beautiful specimen of this kind of work. — Awarded a diploma.

F. A. BUTMAN, F. ARRIOLA,

SCULPTURE.

Committee :

W. A. JEWETT,

O. GORI, T. SQUARZA.

There were but few exhibitions in this department of the late Fair, except- ing the works of Mr. Mezzara.

Some half dozen images in marble (importations), placed about the fountain, which were not entered for competition, require, we presume, no particular mention. Also, one of the same in the Art Gallery, " Samuel," of Biblical history, probably copied from the plaster cast so common, and from the orig- inal idea of Benjamin West.

There were on exhibition, by Rogers of New York, aDd loaned by kind- ness of Messrs. Jones, Wool & Sutherland, a collection of beautiful statuettes, in plaster, illustrating events of soldier life io the late Rebellion. As works of art they are worth more than a passing notice, exhibiting as they do a force of character and expression, and truth to nature, that tells the story far better than the artist could have done in words. A nnmber of them are worthy of being executed, life size in marble.

One mantel, in Termont white marble, designed in good taste, and finely finished, was exhibited by John Daniel.

There were on exhibition several plaster busts by Mezzara, one in par- ticular finely modeled and true to nature. Also a number of cameos, cut by the same artist, which we think could not be excelled for fine workmanship and artistic effect.

In the United States, thus far, cameo cutting has attracted but little attention, though in Europe it is held in high estimation, taking rank along- side with works in gold and silver, and dating as an art long anterior to the time of that prolific genius, cameo cutter, worker iu gold, silver, anr1 bronze, and sculptor, Benvenuto Cellini.

A colossal statue in plaster, of Abraham Lincoln, by P. Mezzara, was placed in a very bad light and position to be seen to the best advantage. In the modeling of this work the artist has had many obstacles to overcome. First, its size (ten feet in hight) presents not a few difficulties not encountered in the life size ; secondly, the well-known want of anything like grace and beauty (without it was the homely beauty of au honest expression) in the outward appearance of the subject ; and, lastly, the prejudice existing against clothing statuary in modern costume.

There has been much said about this last work by "Mezzara, and all that we have heard has been on one side. We propose in this place briefly to tell both sides of the story — to speak of its merits as well as of its faults. The ideas of the artist engrafted in the work are truthful to the character of Mr. Lincoln and the history of his time. He is represented with the left arm ex- tended, holding in that hand the " Emancipation Proclamation," in the act of reaching out and proclaiming freedom to the slave. The right arm falling by his side, with the half-opened hand covering and shielding with its pro- tection a scroll representing the Constitution of his country. Under his right foot are allegorical images of Slavery and Rebellion ; on the Tree of Life, by which he stands, is a representation of Union. The cast is well finished, as may be seen by the photograph taken before it was placed on exhibition in the Pavilion, which shows the statue to much better advantage than could be seen from any point of view in the place it occupied during the Fair.

The lines of the costume, and some points in the figure, are too sharp and angular, and the left arm is too long. The attitude is dramatic — this was not at all a characteristic of Mr. Lincoln — but the expression of the head and face is fine, and, we should judge, a good likeness.

It is a bold attempt to produce a colossal statue, clothed in modern cos- tume, and some parts of the work are open to a justly severe criticism, yet we think it should not be criticised without giving to the artist the credit which he really deserves.

For Mr. Mezzara's general work we recommend a special premium. Awarded a gold medal.

ON OIL PAINTINGS.

Committee i

P. MEZZARA, T. A. PARRY, FERDINAND TASSAULT.

The Committee report as follows :

Portrait Painting, by Fortunato Arriola. Awarded a silver medal.

Landscape Painting, by F. Butman. Awarded a silver medal.

Oil Painting, by Nahl Bros. & Diekman. The best oil painting in the exhibition. Awarded a silver medal. This painting deserves especial men- tion for its exquisite drawing and color, and for the life-like impatience of the horse, whose superficial anatomy is delineated in a manner evincing long and careful study. The rider is a graceful-looking horseman, correctly cos- tumed, and beautifully painted.

The Committee regret that there was no competition in the branches to which they have made the various awards.

Lithograph, by Loomis & Swift. Awarded a first premium.

Lithograph, by G. H. Baker. Awarded a second premium.

ON PHOTOGRAPHY.

Committee t

FORTUNATO ARRIOLA.

W. S.

P. MEZZARA. JEWETT.

F. E. MILLS.

In this department of Art you have assigned us a most difficult duty. To discriminate fairly between the merits of the different contributors in this beautiful and popular branch of Art, where the excellencies of all are so nearly equal, is no easy task. The conclusions arrived at in this Report are the result of careful comparisons, and are given with the hope that they may be charitably received, if we have erred in judgment.

The present collection of Photographs, including plain and retouched in Inda ink and water colors, is undoubtedly the finest ever exhibited in San Francisco, and is creditable in the highest degree to the various artists. In- deed, we think this exhibition of photographic skill could not be excelled by any display of the kind in any city. California, though young in years, is not necessarily young in Art, especially in this branch, where we have so many elements of its success in our fine, clear atmosphere, our wealth, and the refined taste of our people. Photography, as well as other branches of Art, must and will excel here, if progressing under a kind spirit of emula- tion and just and intelligent criticism.

Perhaps, in this connection, it will not be out of place for your committee to remark, that by intelligent criticism is not meant the sarcastic and ma- licious remarks too often indulged in by writers on Art. There is no intelli- gence or judgment manifested in criticism of that style. The artist learns nothing by it, receives no encouragement, but goes about another work as blindly as before, thinking all the time of the stigma of ridicule to be attached to the result of his labor and study, when he should have been pointed out, no matter how severely, if kindly, the right direction, analyzing and reasoning out its merits and its faults. There are others who, though not sarcastic in their criticisms, condemn that which is really meritorious in a work of Art because it does not attain to their Btandard ; and this standard being far beyond the reach of most artists, they necessarily condemn nearly everything coming under their notice.

To proceed with the duty before us, we find in the collection of Bradley & Rulofson, and Addis & Koch, the best plain photographs on exhibition, and recommend to each a first premium of equal merit, awarding them in this manner, for the reason that we found it exceedingly difficult to decide between the two best competitors.

There are also fine specimens of plain photographs in the collections of Nahl Bros, and Jacob Shew, to whom we award equally the second premium.

For the best general collection of life and cabinet-size photographs, re- touched iu India ink, we award the first premium to Bradley & Rulofson.

$h* pining and JJcUntific fxm.

There are, however, single specimens of this cluss in some of the collections of the other exhibitors, which are not excelled in the Art Gallery j particu- larly several Ooelyworked pictures in ink, of hunting scenes iu the. collection of Xahl Brothers and Bradley A; Knlofsou— beautiful specimens of the art of landscape composition.

The second premium for largest sized photographs, retouched in India ink, we award to Jacob Shew.

CABD niOTOURAPIIS.

There are a few specimens of cards, by Jacob Shew, equal, if not superior. to any otbere on exhibition, for which we would recommend a special premium.

But for tho best general collation of standing and sitting pictures in this department, wo award the first premium to Bradley & Hulofson ; and for tho hi-A 'jeneral collection of vignettes in this department, we award the first premium to Addis & Koch.

The second premium for best general collection, to Jacob Shew.

For tli" best photographs, worked in water colors, first premium to Nahl Bros. The superior merit ol Messrs. Nahls' pictures in water colors, is their brilliancy and harmony of color, streugth, delicate finish, uud truth to nature.

Second premium for water-colored photographs, to Mr. Winter. The pictures by Mr. Winter show careful finish, are free and artistic in touch, arid exhibit fine harmony and delicacy of color in the draperies. But, although the Bush is warm and transparent, it is wanting in truth of color, especially iu the shadows.

These, we think, are some of the merits and the faults in the beautiful picture of the three young girls, which is one of the most pleasing exhibited in the Art Gallery. The grouping is natural and picturesque.

The photographs in water colors, by Addis & Koch and Bradley & Kulof- son, deserve especial mention for their beauty and harmony of coloring, free and artistic handling of drapery and backgrounds. The flesh coloring is Strong and vigorous, but is somewhat wanting in truth to nature. In the last named collection there are many very beautilnl pictures, both large and email.

For best " Ivorytypes." — First Premium to Addis & Koch. The small pictures in this class are delicate and very pleasing. The largest ones — cab- inel Bile, with full length figures, have very finely painted backgrounds, but the flesh coloring wants the forco and brilliancy ot the surroundings.

There are specimens of a new style of picture — photographs on porcelain, pninted in water colors, in the collection of Nahl Bros., which are exquisitely beautiful, having all the transparency, delicacy and beauty of miniatures on ivory. For which wo award the first premium.

Tho photographs of California landscapes, by Watkins, are too well known and appreciated to require an extended notice here. The point of sight in mos* of the views is chosen with rare judgment — points representing the finest combination of lines and picturesque beauty. This excellence, added to many others, place them high iu the catalogue of superior productions.

For these pictures, so universally admired both at home and in Europe, we recommend the first special premium.

The photographic landscape views, in and near the city of San Francisco, by Klain, are, some of them, fine specimens of the art — clear, sharp, and well toned. Awarded a first premium.

Lawrence & Houseworth had on exhibition a large and beautiful collection of sterescopic views, of monntuiu, valley, lake, ar,d river scenery in Cali- fornia.

RESUME.

Bradley & Rulofson — First premium for large photographs, re-touched. " " Special premium for plain photographs.

" " First prem. for card pictures, standing and sitting.

Addis & Kocn — Special premium for plain photographs.

" " First premium for ivorytypes.

" " First premium for card vignettes.

Jacob Shew — Special premium for card pictures.

" " Second premium lor large photographs, re-tonched.

" " Second Premium for general collection card pictures.

" " Certificate of rnerit for plain photographs.

Nahl Bros — First premium for water-colored photographs.

" " First premium for porcelain pictures.

" " Certificate of merit for plain photographs.

Roueut Winter — Second premium for water-colored photographs. 0. E. Watkins — Special premium lor mountain views. M. Klain — Special premium for city views. Lawrence «fe Houseworth — Diploma for sterescopic views.

ON MISCELLANEOUS ARTICLES.

Committee :

C. H. HARRISON", H. W. BRADLEY, P.J. O'CONNOR.

Owing to the varied character of the articles Bubmitted to them, the com- mittee, in the absence of owners or other persons to explain the improve- ments claimed, and their use3 have found it difficult to judge as correctly aa a more extensive knowledge of the merits ot the articles would have ad- mitted.

Lhver Jacks, exhibited by Leffel & Meyers, Portland, Oregon. — These jacks are first rate for all railroad purposes, being quicker of action than either the screw or hydraulic jack in common use.

Army Printing Presses, exhibited by G. W. Edwards, San Francisco. — These presses are of Eastern manufacture, are of fine appearance, and pos- sess many «ood qualities.

Job Printing Press, exhibited by A. N. Rood & Co. — Of Eastern manu- facture and good appearance.

Straw Hats and Bonnets, exhibited by the Pacific Straw Works, San Francisco. — This exhibition comprised a case of straw hats and bonnets; also the machinery for making them. The machinery is ingenious and the workmanship good. Awarded a silver medal.

Self-emptying Bucket and Windlass, exhibited by J. S. Fogg, Oakland. This bucket and windlass are for well uses. The principle is ingenious and appears to work well.

Wind-Mills, exhibited by Atwood & Bodwell.San Francisco. — Awarded a diploma.

Mining Car, exhibited by C. Roberts & Co., San Francisco. — This car is of good strong manufacture, the plan of working the tail-board being new, simple and ingenious. Awarded a diploma.

Improved Soda Machine, exhibited by W. R. Frink, San Francisco. — This is an improved soda machine, the patent for which has been applied for by Mr. Frink. The main feature is the supplying the materials by means of pumps. The machine is a finished specimen of coppersmith work. Award- ed a diploma.

Gas Machine, exhibited by Blake & Co., San Francisco. — This'' machine is ot Boston manufacture. No tost having been made with it, tho committee were unable to judge of its merits.

Ropk Covering for Hydraulic Hosk, exhibited by J.L.Moulthrop. Miners' Foundry. — This is u very ingenious improvement for the protection and strengthening 0f mining hose, and deserves the careful attention of hydraulic coiners. Awarded certificate ot merit.

Dcnbak's Patent .Steam Packing for PisToxs.exhibited by Henry S.Smith, Golden Stale Foundry. — The construction of the piston head and rings being such that the rings are not bound or held fast by the head. The rings being cut in sections, they are allowed to move freely, readily adjusting themselves to untrue cylinders. They can be made much narrower, thereby avoiding friction ; the steam forcing them out to their bearings, they require no springs or bolts, and the body of the piston not requiring to be filled with steam, but only a very smalt space, makes no loss of steam. They can readily be fitted to old pistons of any style.

Life Raft, exhibited by E. Hawthorne, San Francisco. — This raft is suit- able for pontoons for army use, or for ferry use, or for floating stages around a ship. It is cheap, light, and easily constructed.

Cases of Stuffed Birds, exhibited by Lorquin, San Francisco. — Excel- lent specimens of the nrt, and beautifully arranged.

Eogs, Dyed and Engraved, exhibited by G. F. W. Richter. — The idea is ingenious, and the execution beautiful — the eggs being a great curiosity.

Horse Shoes, Pincers and Hammers, exhibited by MisgUl & Cooper, San Francisco. — These are excellent ppecimens of workmanship.

Grate Bars, exhibited by Devoe, Djosmore k Co., San Francisco. — Anew style of bar, calculated to burn small coal, give a better dralt, and last much longer than the old style. They are well worthy of attention.

Trunks, Valises and Carpet Baos, by James Longshore & Co., San Francisco. — The specimens exhibited were of excellent workmanship and appearance, and apparently of a very durable character. Awarded a di- ploma.

Plaster Ornaments, by Samuel Kellett, San Francisco. — For beauty of design and excellent finish, awarded u silver medal.

Iron Safe, by J. Weichart, San Francisco. — An excellent safe for the purpose intended. Awarded a diploma.

Gold, Sliver and Copper Preparations, by J. A. Bauer, San Francisco. These consist of nitrate of silver, sulphate of copper, cloride of gold, and sodium, all prepared by the exhibitor. The nitrate of silver is used extensively in photography, about a ton of silver being used every year for that purpose, in the United States. Bauer claims a new method of obtaining sulphurets of copper, for which he has applied for a patent. Awarded a diploma.

Distilling Oils. Samples exhibited by E. Benoist, San Francisco, who has distilled lubricating and burning oils of most excellent quality. Awarded a diploma.

Combined Faucet and Measure, exhibited by E. D. Mitchell, San Francisco. This is an Eastern invention, and is a very ingenious, cleanly and economical method of measuring liquid from a barrel or tank, through the faucet at the time of drawing.

Boot-Blacking Machine. This machine, by A. E. White, is of California invention, and is said to be the first of the kind ever invented. Its construction shows considerable ingenuity, and its effects a considerable saving of time, a pair of boots being cleaned and handsomely polished by it in a half-minute. The committee awarded a certificate of merit.

Blow Pipe, by Joshua Heady, San Francisco ; two blow pipes. These blow pipes are constructed with valves, by means of which a small India Rubber bladder is filled with air, from the mouth of which, by the contractive force of the bladder, the air is thrown out of the point of the blow pipe in a continuous stream. This flow of air is also held under the control! of the operator by means of his finger, which, when pressed upon the neck of the bladder, either reduces the current or entirely cuts it oft', as may be desired. Awarded a certificate of merit.

Fire Works, Church & Clark. San Francisco, who exhibited a large variety of ornamental fire works. This firm manufactures very largely of fire works, which have a first-class reputation in this market for brilliancy of colors and unfailing execution. The display made by Church & Clark on the opening night of the Fair, is said by good judges to have never been excelled, in good quality, by any display in San Francisco, or elsewhere. Awarded a diploma.

Fire Works, by Tripp & Robinson, who exhibited a fine assortment of patterns of ornamental fire-works. The display made by this firm on the closing night of the Fair was a very beautiful one. Awarded a diploma.

Shoe Lasts, by Brown & Butters, Oakland — nine shoe lasts manufactured at the Pacific Last Factory, Oakland. For excellence of model and good workmanship, awarded a certificate of merit.

Cooperage* by F. Nehrlich, San Francisco. Mr. Nehrlich exhibited a most excellent specimen of his workmanship, in the form of a mammoth cask or wine vat, capable of holding 534 gallons. Awarded a diploma.

Self-Regulating Bench Planes, by Mullear & Bender, San Francisco. This is a California invention, designed to avoid the delay and inconvenience experienced from the clogging of the plane, as ordinarily constructed. This improvement prevents clogging, aud the cutting iron being firmly held, no vibration can occur, so the tool does its work neater and with less force than the instrument now in general use. Awarded a diploma.

Cedar Boards, by Macdonald Bros., San Francisco. The sawing of these boards reflects great credit upon the operators, the great accuracy of lines, and smoothness of surface being remarkable. Very large quantities of Spanish Cedar are now used in various branches of trade in California, mostly lor ornamental and cabinet work, and the perfect sawing of the same is a nicety in the art. Awarded a silver medal. ,

Back Boards, by Macdonald Bros., San Francisco, For excellence of workmanship, awarded a diploma.

Sawed Lumber, by Joshua Hendy, San Francisco, one lot gang circular sawn lumber. This lumber was sawed by one of Hendy's gang circular saw mills, said to be the only mill that saws dimension lumber direct from the log, by one movement of the carriage. For evenness of dimensions the lumber is decidedly superior to any sawed by the ordinary circular saw. Awarded a silver medal.

Redwood Lumber, by Macpherson & Wetherbee, San Francisco, who ex- hibited two redwood planks, seven feet five inches wide, and twelve fent long — clear, without knot or blemish. These planks were sawed at JNoyo River Mills, and are said to be the widest ever sawn. The exhibitors encountered great difficulty in getting a saw of size sufficient for the purpose. They sent an order to the agents of Spear & Jackson, in New York, for a 12-foot sash saw for the purpose. As 10-feet saws were the largest ever made by that celebrated firm, the agents on receiving the order, fearing an error, wrote back to Messrs. Macpherson & Wetherbee to that effect; when the order was repeated, followed by an order from New York to England (or a steel plate to be made of the requisite size. As a specimen of the immense growth of the redwood timber which abounds on our Northern coast, the planks are very instructive. During the holding of the Fair, parties wishing to exhibit the capabilities of California lor the production of timber, desired to purchase the planks to send to the Great Exhibition to be held in Paris in 1867. The owners, however, have declined to sell the same, preferring to donate them to the Agricultural Department at Washington. Awarded a silver medal. [To be Continued].

60 shs Alpha. G. H., at 340(31210 per foot

4 ahs avane it 760 per fool.

1 sh Botcher at 15n per foot. I sh Belcl'iT at ISO per foot, s 4. 1 !<!i Belcher nt 150 per foot, a 30. B shs Gould £ Carry at rita.ns.S90 per foot. * ahs Gould A Curry at Sib per foot, a 50. 2U vtii Ladv Br vn ii at IS per .-dure.

Main iniiK.- rial at U6<3U7 per share, is. wish* imperial at n.s@U7 per share. 30 shs Imperial at 115 per snare, a 10. 10 shs Imperial at IIS per share, 8 30. Belts Empire MAM Co, nt 26o per share.

5 shs Empire M A H Co, at 250 per sh, 8 3. 10 aha Overman at 46@49 per lout.

10 shs Bullion at SO per share.

6 ahs Bullion at J* per share, s S.

6 ahs Bullion at 27L, per share, b 5. 100 ahs Spring Valley W W at 66 per cent

5 shs Oakland B K at 60 per cent 85.000 Legal Tender Notes at 67*-. percent 9 5,000 Legal Tender Notes at 67?ic, s 30.

AfTERNOON SESSION.

27 ahs Chollar-Potosl at 134 per foot. SshuChollur Putosl at 136 per loot, 8 fi.

6 stiH Ghollar-PotoaJ at U6 per foot.

5 ahs Ohollar-Potoal at 135 per foot, a 3. 3 shit Yellow Jacket at 485Q475 per ft.

1 all Yellow Jacket at 4K) per tout, b 3.

2 ahs Yellow Jacket at 465(3460 per foot. 1 ah Yellow Jacket at a7u per foot, b 30-

3 ehB Yellow Jacket at 436@l70 per ft. b 3.

1 sh Yellow Jackot at 465 per toot, s 3.

2 shs Yellow Jacket at 460 per foot, a 8.

6 aha Yellow Jacket til 4ft) per foot, a 8. lflh Yellow Jacket nt 435 per toot, a 30. 8 whs Crown Point at 67» per share.

42 shs Crown Point at 675(3570 per foot, b 30, 8 shs Crown Point at 560 per loot, a 3. 16 aha Crown Point at 555 per foot

4 ahs Crown Point at 655 per foot, s3. 4 shs Crown Point at 660 per foot, 36. 4 shs Crow 11 Point at 560 per foot.

4 aha Crown Point at 650 per foot, a 30. 2 ahs Hale A Norcross at 285 per foot

20 shs Hale A Norcross at 295 per foot, b 30. 6shB Hale A Norcross at 280 ner foot. 6 shs Hale A Norcross at 275 per foot, s30.

2 shs Hale A Norcross at 282>£ per ft, s 3. 10 aha Overman at 5i per foot.

1 ah Belcher at 150 per foot, b 3.

3 shs Belcher at 155 per foot, b 30.

16 ahs Gould A Curry at 830 Der foot, b 30.

1 sh Savage at 750 per foot, a 3. i shs Savage at 75 1 per foot.

6 sha Empire Mill A Mining Co. at 250. 20 shs Sierra Nevada at 7'a per ahare.

45 shs Imperial at HHCr,\r,\^ per share. 35 ahs Imperial at 111(5,110 ner share, »3. 15 shs Imperial atl07i&U0 per aha re.

30 sha Imperial at lU5@l02k per share, s 30. 10 shs Imperial at 105 per share, a 3. 3sha Imperial at 100 per share s 30.

5 ahs Imperial at 107 per share, a 6,

5 shs Imperial at 109 per share, s 3,

6 Bhs Imperial at 109 per share, b 3. 10 sha Imperial at 108,^ per share. 10 shs Imperial at lofl per share, s 10.

50 bob Spring Vallev W Oo at 55 p ct, e 20 Amount ot sales S153.687 00

Thnr«(l«y, January 4.

18 shs Hale A Norcross at 280@265 per foot 8 ahs Hale A Norcross at 260 per foot, 3 30.

4 shs Overman at 45(947 per share. 4 shs Alpha, G- H. at 210 per foot.

2 aha Alpha, G II, at 210 per foot, 8 3. 37 shs Chollar-Potosl at I37@136 per ft,

8 aha Gould A Curry at 890 per foot,. 16sha Gould A Curry at 890 per foot, b30.

4 ahs Could A Curry at 880 per foot, 16 d. 12 sha Gould A Curry at 875 per foot, s 30.

15 shs Yellow Jacket at 4lu@i45 per foot, lsh Yellow Jacket at 430 per foot, b 30. 6sh9 Yellow Jacket at 330(3435 per ft. s 3.

4 ahs Yellow Jiicket at l25@420pcrft, s30. 60 sha Ophir at 332)£®330 per foot,

20 shs Crown Point at 550 per foot.

12 shs Crown Point at 550 per foot, s 4.

1 sh Belcher at 159 per foot, lsh Savage at 760 per foot.

46 shs Imperial at 109@lll per share. 20 shs Imperial at 105 per snare. s30.

20 shs Imperial at 111 ($109 per share, S3. 20 shs Sierra Nevada at 7 per share, s 10. B shs Sierra Nevada at 8 per share.

3 shs Confidence at 27 per share

5 shs Confidence at 26 per share, bfJ. 10 sha Wide West at 8 per share.

10 shs Empire M A M Co. at 200(3195, s 90.

2 shs Empire M A M Co. at 240 per sh, B 30.

6 shs Exchequer at h\i per share.

10 shs Exchequer at7i£ per share, s3.

5 shs Bullion at 29 per snare, s 3. 25 shs Bullion at 29@31 per share.

6 shs Bullion at HO per share, b 3.

2 shs Cal Steam Nnv Co af 69 per cent, s 3. $ 3,000 Legal Tender Notes at 69e.

AFTERNOON SF.SSION.

28 shs Crown Point at 645(3540 per foot.

20 shs Grown Point at 540®545 per foot,

16 sha Crown Point at 445 pe: foot, a 4.

3 shs Yellow Jacket at 425@440 per ft, a 3. 1 shs Yellow Jacket at 435 per root.

1 sh Yellow Jacket at 440 per foot, b 10.

1 sh Yellow Jacket at 437J£ per foot, Mon. 5 shs Yellow Jacket at 440 per foot, a 10,

4 shs Yellow Jacket at 445 per foot.

2 aha Yellow Jacket at 447& per foot

2 shs Yellow Jacket at 445 per foot, s 3.

1 sh Yellow Jacket at 425 per foot, a 30. 2shs Savanc at 775(51795 per foot

2 shs Savage at 7'.iu<3*00 per foot.

3 Bhs Savage at 785 per foot.

1 sh Savugc at 780 Tier foot s 3.

2 shs Savage at 800(3802^ per foot, b 30.

1 sh Savage at 775 per foot, s 30.

4 shs Alpha, G. H., at 210 per foot.

8 shs Alpha, G. H., at 210 per toot, b 30.

4 shs Alpha, G H, at 200 per foot, s 10. 10 sha Chollar-Potosl at at 139@l40 per ft

2 shs Ohulhir-Potosl at 132?£ per foot.

5 shs Chollar-l'otosi at 140 per foot, s 30. lshs BeJclier at 160 per foot, b30.

21 shs Larlv Brvan at 1}£ per sharp-

15 shs Bullion at 28 per share, s30. 20 shs Bullion at 31 per share, b 2.

10 ahs Imperial at 110(3113 per share.

5 Bhs Impel in), at 1133^ per share. 10 ahs Exchequer at 8 per share, b3.

6 sha Alameda R. R. at 20 per cent

3 shs Cal. Steam Nav. Co. at 60 pet., 8 3.

2 shs Cal Steam Nav Co at 60 per cent s 30 Amount of aales $162,498 00

Friday, Jaennry 5.

36 shs Ophir at 300©295 per share.

36 shs Ophir at 297(3100 per toot

10 shs Yellow Jacket nt 420@430 per foot

6 shs Yellow Jacket at 40o@4l0 per tt, 6 30. 10 shs Yellow Jacket at 430@135 per foot'

3 shs Yellow Jacket at 450 per foot b 30.

2 sha Yellow Jacket at 43 1@435 per ft, a 30.

13 shs Savage at Z70@7fi0 per foot

7 shs Savuge Jit 70U<370.'i per foot

24 shs Alpha, G. H., at 205(3190 per foot.

4 shs Alpha at 195 per share.

47 shs Imperial at 113(3114 per share. CO shs Imperial at lll?4@110 perBhare. 30 shs Imperial at I117 per share, slU. 20 shs Imperial at KM per share, s 10.

25 shs Imperial at 110^(3111 per share. 36 shs Crown Point at 530(3660 per foot. It; shs Chollar-Potosl at 145 per foot. Ijj shs Bullion at 30 per share.

65 shs Sierra Nevada at 8 por share. 65 she Overman at 47@45 per foot, a 30. 521 510 Lecni Tender Notes at 69?£@69J£. $5,0o0 U. S. 7-30 Bonds at 69?^ per cent 10 shs Spring Valley W W Co at 55 per ct

3 shs Cal Steam Nav Co at 60 per cent a 30.

AFTERNOON SESSION.

1 shs Belcher at 1511 ner foot b 30. lsh Belcher at 140 per foot, a 30. 3 shs Belcher at 150 per foot C shs Alpha. G. H.. at 200@195 per foot, lsh Alpha at 203 per foot.

22 shs Chollar-Potosl at 145@ls8per foot. 1 Bhs Gould A Curry at 900 per loot a 3. 1 ahs Savage at 760 per foot.

1 ah Yellow Jacket at 425 per foot, lsh Yellow Jacket at 440 per share.

30 shs Wide West at W2 per share. . 2 shs Overman at 48 per toot. 5 Slis Overman at-Wi per foot

2 shs Ophir at 305 per foot, lsh Ophir at 310 per foot, b 10.

16 shs Imperial at 110 per share. Amount of sales $i lo.G-D 00

Wb» pitting m& Mmtifh JBtm.

spuing Jtottttrary.

CALIFORNIA. Plumas County. — A correspondent of the Downieville Messenger, writing from Saw Pit Flat, says that the Eagle company is taking out gravel that is tinted handsomely with gold. The foreman recently took oat a pan of dirt which yielded 829. The Franklin company are poshing the main tunnel back in search of another channel in the hill. Last week the company raised at the end of the tunnel, and found gravel that promises well. The Union company is busy taking out and piling gravel of prime quality,

The New York company is opening out in gravel that shows unmistakable signs of rich- ness— pieces of gold being picked up every day. The Monitor Company is getting handsome pay ; the company made a washing, week before last, and cleaned up $ 3,500 from a run of three days.

The American company, on the opposite side of the hill, after battling nearly ten years with the bed rock, have raised a shaft forty feet over the back of the tunnel, and found gravel that promises to reward them for their toil, which pays from three to five dollars to the car-load. This will, no doubt, resurrect some half dozen companies that have been slumbering around the American, and brisk times are at hand.

Shasta. — The Tehama Observer of the 23d nit. speaks of some rich placer mines in Shasta county, as follows :

Tipton & Burtt, of Bed Bluff, sent $2,250 to San Francisco, in dust, the largest grain of which was valued at $325, and other pieces went from 50 cents to §150, The gold was brought to Bed Bluff by George Burtt, of the firm of McPhee Sc Burtt, doing business at Dog Creek, Shasta county, some eighty miles north of this place, on the Sacramento river road to Treka. It is represented as the rich- est gold mining section in the northern part of the State. One company, we are informed, are taking out $25 per day to the hand.

Tuba. — The Marysville Appeal of the 28th nit. learns that L. B. Clark sold, a few days ago, his mining claims at Smartsville lor 8115,000 in gold coin, retaining one-tenth un- assessable. These claims join the celebrated blue gravel mines, and were purchased by an Eastern company. The ground is supposed to be very rich.

Sierra. — A correspondent of the Messenger says that the interest taken in mining in the southern portion of the county is daily increas- ing. The Union compauy have not been run- ning their mill for some time, although they have been busily at work and will commence to crush on Monday next. The Twenty-One Company are sinking shafts and taking out quartz, as the mill is not in running order at present. The Fac Simile ledge is considered one of the best in the vicinity. The Oak Flat company have, without doubt, an excellent claim. The ledge is now seven feet wide. They have two tunnels which are one hundred and thirty feet apart, in which the quartz is equally rich, and it must take a long time to crush the quartz between the tunnels. The Masonic company are working twenty men in their subterraneous gravel mine. There are several other mines in this vicinity which are paying well.

The sluices of the Erie company at Port Wine were cleaned up by some thieves on Friday night of last week. They got about 81,000.

The Messenger learns that Wasswick, on Thursday of last week, cleaned up twenty-two ounces for one day's work.

Nevada. — The Gazette learns that mining matters are still quite lively at Summit City. The California company have made one clean- up of their mill, and although the yield of the rock was less than expected, it was sufficient to pay large profits.

Mr. Benj. Jones and others, engaged in working a placer mine on Gold Flat, have re- cently discovered a quartz ledge in their claims six feet wide, and very rich in sulphnrets and free gold. They are able to trace it nearly 1,800 feet by surface indications. They are hard-workiDg and deserving men.

A cumpany is running a tunnel under Main Btreet in Nevada. It is being strongly tim- bered, and the dirt is being run through sluices as it is being taken out. The ground under the street has long been known to be rich. In fact, the whole lower part of the city is built upon a rich placer mine.

The Grass Valley Union says that another handsome specimen was brought in from the Ophir mine on Tuesday evening last. The most experienced quarlz miners in this section unite in the assertion that this is the hand-

somest and most valuable specimen ever taken from a ledge in that vicinity. On Wednesday about ten thousand dollars worth of rock was taken out. The Ophir mine is proving to be one of the richest mines in that proverbially rich district.

The Allison Ranch mine is paying from $100 to $1,000 per ton. It is said that the owners of this mine — probably the richest gold mine in the world — have divided fully one million of dollars, clear profits, within the past three years. Probably this sum is below the mark. The earnings for October last were $40,000 ; for November, $50,000. "The own- ers, we believe, are six in number.

Placer. — According to the Placer Herald, over one hundred ounces of gold was lately taken out of the Oro tunnel claim, near Forest Hill, as the week's work of four men. This tunnel was commenced in the year 1853, and this is the first good yield ever had from it.

We have a very interesting report of mining operations at Ophirville, which we shall give next week.

Alpine. — Mr: W. D. Root, the Secretary of the Geo. Washington Co., has shown us some very fine looking rock, which he has received the past week, taken from the company's tun- nel. It is thought to be from a spur, and that thoy will strike the main vein in a few days.

Work is progressing on the Active Co.'s mill. This company is putting up "desul- phurising works" by which their refractory ores will be submitted to a new process which has worked finely on a small scale. High hopes are entertained of important results.

The Michigan Consolidated Mining Com- pany, located near by, will also soon commence work under the impetus of New York capital.

Tuolumne. — On Tuesday of last week some prospectors discovered an immense vein of quartz of fine quality, on a hill near Sonora. Specimens yielded very well by mortar test. The locators will immediately have a quantity of the rock crushed, there being at least twenty tons in sight, in order to definitely ascertain what it will pay.

The Mount Vernon claim, Sngar Pine Dis- trict, J. W. Mandeville & Co., owners, cleaned up week before last 218 ounces out of forty tons of rock.

Over 400 tons of quartz, according to the Courier, are now at the mouth of the tunnel of the Bacon mine, on Colder's ranch, ten miles from Sonora. and a large amount in addition is already in sight ready to be brought to surface as soon as mill facilities can be furnished.

The Sugar Pine district in this county is spoken of as noted for containing a large num- ber of valuable quartz ledges, some of which have already yielded a vast amount of gold, while others are in a forward state of develop- ment. One of the most promising claims in the district is the Mount Moriah, near Union- town, and about half a mile from the famous Excelsior.

Mariposa. — Copper. — The Mariposa Free Press says that reports from the Hamilton dis- trict concerning copper prospects still continue to be favorable. Several thousand pounds of the metal have been smelted during the last two weeks at the works of Henry & Co., ready for shipment. Quite a little town is springing up in the locality of these works at James' ranch, which may eventually rival Copperopo- lis. We shall refer more particularly next week to the copper mining interest of this county.

Marin. — The Marin county Journal says that there is no doubt but that the copper mines now being worked at Bolinas, in this county, will prove of great value. From the Ewing claim large quantities of ore is now being taken for shipment. After working for some time in search of the bidden treasure, the owners finally struck a vein of twenty per cent, ore, two feet thick. The Union company are about to let a contract to run their tunnel two hundred feet farther, or until it strikes Ewing's ledge. The length of the tunnel of this com- pany, thus far, is something more than five hundred feet. The owners of these mines are sanguine of great results, as the indications are favorable in the highest degree. We are glad to see that the stockholders have the prudence to keep the stock among their own immediate residents, and not allow speculators the chance to come among them, and by extravagance and mismanagement " freeze them out."

Mendocino. — Gold is found in Mendocino county, and quite a number of miners are said to be engaged in prospecting the gulches there, some ol whom make as much as seven dollars per day.

ESMERALDA.

The editor of the Esmeralda Union has seen a sample of ore from the Mountain Queen mine at Montgomery, a quantity of which is being shipped via San Francisco to Swansea, England. This ore, per ton of 2,000 lbs, yields : silver, $1,011.95 ; gold, $13.02. The ore also assays four per cent, of copper. A second lot, from she same mine, is on the way,

which is pronounced still richer. The Home- stake mill, which has just been completed at Bodie, is now in operation, everything working beautifully. The machinery consists of twelve stamps, four of Hepburn's pans, with three separators, and is driven by a thirty- horse-power engine. The mill commenced crushing on the 27th ult.with three hundred tons of ore on hand, arid a sufficient quantity coming out of the mine to keep up the supply. The ore pays on an average $80 per ton.

Mr Gallagher, who is the chief owner of the Crocket claim, Tias lately returned to Aurora, from San Francisco, and, as we understand, will take charge of tie mine, which, though hitherto worked but little.still pays handsomely.

Mr. Markley, with others, has struck the Falkirk ledge at a depth of 140 feet on Last Chance Hill. It prospects very nicely. Work upon the same will be prosecuted vigorously. HUMBOLDT.

The Humboldt Register says that " The Oreana " is one of the finest claims yet opened in the famous Arabia district. The ledge is about three feet in width, and the croppings assay as high as $111 to the ton. The ore is in a position extremely favorable for working. It will require roasting.

The brothers Black are still at work upon the Lavala, which continues to widen as they descend. It is now 15 feet wide, and they are following down the west wall, which continues smooth and well cased with clay, and gradually receding, into the hill — promising at, water level a very wide vein. No great proportion of metal in the ledge now, but it is expected the ore will, as is usually the case, concentrate when water level is reached. Their mill is on the ground, and will be erected as soon as the mineral vein will justify.

NEVADA. The Enterprise says the Montana fever is quite prevalent in that city, and quite a rush thither from Washoe is predicted for next spring. Letters from that quarter speak most encouragingly of the mines there — both placer and quartz. There is a probability of work being resumed on many of the mines in the vicinity of Silver City that have lain idle for from one to three years. In most of the veins thereabouts gold is the predominant paying metal. At the time these leads were first prospected, the charge for crushing was from $30 to $50 per ton. This was more than the whole yield of the ores. Of course miners could not afford to pay such prices, so they stopped work. Now, however, crushing is being done for ten dollars, aud these old and abandoned claims are likly to become valuable. Many of them yield ores that will pay from $18 to $25 per ton, and a few, rock that would undoubtedly pay, by judicious assorting, as high as $35 or $40. Among the claims named as having resumed work are the Kossuth aud the Genessee companies.

The Great Lakes to be Connected with the Mississippi.— At the last meeting of the Polytechnic Association, Mr. Carter of Chica- go, gave some particulars in relation to the work of lowering the bed of the Illinois and Michigan canal, for the purpose of draining the Chicago river into the Illinois. This canal is 100 miles in length, with a width of seventy feet at the surface, and thirty at the bottom. It connecte the Chicago river, at a point near the city, with the Illinois river at Peru. It passes over a summit of about seven feet eleva- tion, the water being raised fur this level by a steam engine. The first design of the engi- neers was to sink the canal deep enough to avoid this summit level ; but, to save expense in construction, the Commissioners finally de- cided on the present plan. The citizens of Chicage have, i'or some time, been desirous to haye the canal sunk through this level, in order to drain the waters of the Chicago river through the canal into the Illinois, instead of allowing them to flow, as at present, into the lake, where they foul the water of the harbor by the sewerage of the city. It has finally been decided to do this work at the expense of the city, and on the close Of navigation this year, numerous gangs of workmen are to com- mence the task so as to complete it with the least possible delay. Mr. Carter says that the length of the summit level is eighteen miles.

The " Diamond " Fever is raging furiously in Boise and Owyhee, according to last ac- counts in the Avalanche and Statesman. The editor of the former says he is the owner of only two diamond claims, each 300 feet square, and therefore keeps cool ! Those parties who have successfully prospected for those brilliants think they have the " dead thing" on diamonds. Those crystals stand the severest tests, they say. They are small, from the size of a grain of sand to that of a small grain of wheat, but they are found all over a tract of country forty miles square — between Boise city and Owyhee. It is stated that the prospectors, from a want of mineralogical information, and in their ex- cited eagerness, are packing home any amount of quartz, in the belief of their being diamonds. Yet, so far from the diamond excitement being a burlesque, says the Avalanche, it is a subject that commands the careful attention of the leading and best informed citizens.

A Fruit Preserving House, with a capacity of 25,000 bushels, is to be erected at Buffalo, at a cost of $100,000. These houses have been thoroughly tested in Cleveland, Cincin- nati, Indianapolis, New York and Greensboro, while large ones have just beeu finished in Pittsburg, Detroit, Chicago and St. Louis. A full description of one of these " preserving houses" and the philosophy of the process, was given in our issue of March 18th, 1865. Who will be the first to start a similar establishment in this city ?

Congressional Committee on Mines. — The Speaker of the National House of Representa- tives, in his appointment of the new Committee on Mines aud Mining, has given representation to the gold mines of California and Oregon, silver mines of Nevada, lead mines of Iowa and Wisconsin, copper mines of Michigan, iron and coal mines of Pennsylvania, and Iron Moun- tain mines of Missouri. The Committee con- sists of nine members, as follows. Mr. Higby being Chairmau : Higby, California ; Ashley, Nevada ; Cobb, Wisconsin ; Strouse, Penn- sylvania ; Driggs, Michigau ; Ashley, Ohio; Henderson, Oregon ; Allison, Iowa ; and Noell of Missouri.

Big Wagons.- — We noticed some time last spring the construction and use of an immense wagon in Virginia City, Washoe, in which loads were hauled weighing as high as ten tons. This wagon was constructed for Mr. Carpenter, who after a thorough trial of the same for some eight months, and finding it a success, ordered the construction of another of twelve tons burthen. This new mammoth vehicle has been completed, acd weighs 7,050 pounds.

Road Locomotives.- locomotive is now at work in county Down, England, carrying freight from the Newcastle quarries. The machine is very large and heavy, calculated to carry eighty tons with ease. The practicability of road locomotives appears to have been fully proven, within the past three or four years ; and there can scarce be a doubt apprehended that the great experi- ment about to be tried on the plains, west- ward from Missouri, will prove a success.

Good for the Farmers. — The Calaveras Chronicle says : The early and abundant rains this season and the pleasant weather that fol- lowed, have enabled the farmers to make rapid progress in plowing and planting their fields. Preseut indications are favorable to a good crop.

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Quincy Hall is one of the oldest, largest and most respectable clothing establishments in San Francisco. Messrs. Davies & Schafer earn their success by enterprise.

Increase of Patents. — The number of pa- tents issued for the year 1865 shows the aggre- ' gate to be 6,600, an increase of 1,600 over any previous year. It was supposed that there would be issued from the Patent Office for the week ending January 2d, 1866, 129 new pa- tents. There was issued for the week ending with the 20th of June last, 160 patents— the largest number, we believe, ever issued from the office in any one week. The average weekly issue of patents for 1865 was 117 ; for 1860itwas only 98. The full official returns may slightly vary the above figures ; as the closing work of the year is in part only esti- mated.

Oil in Colordo. — The Denver News chroni- cles the finding of large quantities of oil in that State. It says : We have every reason to believe from the indications and discoveries made, that portions of our Territory are as rich iu petroleum as the celebrated Pithole Dis- trict in Pennsylvania. Near Canyon City a well is now yielding twenty-four barrels per day of the best quality of •' green oil." This well is only seventy-five feet in depth, and is the only well that has been sunk for oil in the Territory. Some others are going down, but none have as yet reached any considerable* depth.

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IMPORTANT EXPERIMENTS.

Mr. N.irmiin Wiard, of New York, has re. cently been mukini; some interesting and im- portant experiments in connection with steam boilers. By permission of the owners of the steamer St. John ( the same whose boiler re. cently exploded), he inserted a number of thermomoters into tho port boiler ( the one which sqbsequently exploded), for the purpose of ascertaining the differences of temperature, if any existed in the interior of the boiler. The result of his observations are given as lollows :

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The surface of the water in the boilers osci- lated up and down six inches, alternately heat- IDg llie plate by exposure to the hot steam at 500 degnea, and cooling it by contact with the v.. iter at '-'i;9 degrees. It is fearful to con- template when we now know that a sudden chango of 2.1L degrees is constantly occurring in these boilers; and tho certain effect must be, with such expansion and contraction, to per- manently weaken the plates of the boiler. These experiments have already created a great sensation among boiler-makers and engi- neers, and a large number of well known me- chanics have examined the experiment, for themselves and expressed great surprise at the new and practical discovery.

A similar class of experiments was made some time since by Chas. Wye Williams, Esq., who has been the managing engineer of tho Dublin Steam-packet line for many years. His experiments were made for an entirely different end from that had in view by Mr. Wiard, and were conducted at a low range of temperature— from 90° to 120° Pah. His conclusions, however, were, that after both the steam and water had reached 21 2 degrees of temperature, there was thenceforward no percep- tible variation of heat between the steam and water areas in the boiler. He states that when both thermometers indicated a temper- ature of 218°, they would both fall simultane. ously to 212, on the steam being allowed to escape.

These experiments are very important, aDd should be repeated, for verification, by a disin- terested party. Mr. Wiard claims that he has discovered a method by which the engineer can equalize the temperature in his boilers, at will, so as to avoid the risk of explosion from its inequality ; and his experiments have been made to prove that such inequality does exist. Will not some ofour San Francisco machinists or engineers, who can have no ulterior object in view, as an inducement to produce one or the other result, repeat the experiments in this city. The cost would be trifling, while the practical results might be of immense impor- tance, and they certainly would elicit a very great degree of interest.

An Important Branch op California In- vention.— On Fremont street, near Market, Messrs. Bryant, Strahan & McEachren have recently started an establishment for the manu- facture of looking-glass and picture frames. These frames are there made in all the various styles and sizes, from the cheapest wood to the richest burnished and gilt. Heretofore we believe, with the exception of one estab- ment, which has manufactured principally for their own use, these frames have been imported from Europe or the Eastern States. But Mr. McEachren, one of the members of the above- named firm, having been engaged in this branch of industry from his boyhood, conceived the idea of starting an establishment of sufficient capacity to supply the largely-increasing de- mand of this entire market. He has invented some new machinery, connected with this branch of manufacture, whereby a great amount of labor is saved over the old process. By the use of this improvement, and the energy of the individual members of the hrm, the company is now doing a good business, and employing some twenty men in the various departments of enameling, moulding, and gilding ; and hope soon to be able to supply the wants of the entire Pacific coast for this class of merchan- dise, thus adding another link to the great chain of supplying our own wants by our own industry. We wish the company abuudant success in their new enterprise.

SKILLED LABOE FEOM ENGLAND.

The English papers and manufacturers are noting with no small degree of alarm the present rapid emigration of skilled labor from England to the United States, and are already beginning to look upon it in the nature of a public calamity. A late issue of the London TYmftS, in commenting upon this movement, says : " It is beginning to be u frequent occur- rence for forty or fifty hands to leave at every pay-day, from the principal iron and coal works of the district. This is said while speak- ing of the districts of South Wales, where there are famous treasures of iron , copper and coal, and where the workmen are as well skilled and as independent as any in the Kingdom.

This emigration has been so great and so long continued that so great a scarcity of skilled workmen has been produced as to enable the " strikers " to so advance the rate of wages as to admit even of tho introduction of foreign iron into English manufacturing establishments. This latter fact is fully ad- mitted in a circular recently issued hy one of the largest firms of iron dealers in the city of London. In this circular it is stated that foreigners have delivered special descriptions even into the very centre of the iron districts, and have also profitably supplied from foreign sources many castings that would derange and interfere with the appliances of an English ironfounder, such as can now be made in England only at a greatly increased price.

A single steamship, tho Kangaroo, recently arrived at New York from Liverpool, with ovor one hundred and fifty artisans and fac- tory hands from England and Ireland, who came to seek employment in the great manu- acturing centers of the New England States, and aid in developing the rapidly increasing commercial interests of the Union.

So great is the annoyance to English iron masters and manufacturers, which has grown out of this continued restlessness of workmen there, that agents have even been sent to this country to tempt the workers in iron back again to Europe ; hoping by the return of such men to deter others from going abroad.

Hitherto the efforts of Americans have been chiefly directed to protective duties and a decrease of the price of home labor, to en- able our people to compete in our own and the murkets of the world, with foreign manu- factures. The plan now is to create such a demand for foreign labor here, as to bring up the price of labor in Europe to something near our own standard; and thus prevent foreigners from supplying the markets of the world with manufactured goods through the aid of cheap labor and at the expense of the better and well paid labor of the United States. This condi- tion of things is being brought about by a well organized emigration agency, and will have the effect to break up the oppressive system under which the English mechanic has hitherto been compelled to employ his labor at less than half its value, to build up and perpetuate the great moneyed aristocracy of England.

A ministerial order has been issued in France that only utensils tinned with pure tin should be used in the military hospitals, and M. Jeannel gives the following process for detecting small quantities of lead in tin. He treats five decigrammes of the metal filed off with an excess of nitric acid diluted with three times its weight of water, boils the mixture, filters, and then drops into the solution a crys- tal of iodide of potassium.* If only one ten- thousandth of lead is present, a yellow precipitate is formed, which does not disap- pear on adding an excess of ammonia.

Straightening Shafts.

It often happens in the business of the !ii:iiliiii>- shop that iron shafts have to be straightened before they are turned. It is customary in most places to use a common sledge, and hammer away until the task is completed. The consequence is that many blows are struck before the object is accom- plished, and the work is bruised and greatly injured.

A much better plan practised in some shops, but not so generally as it should be, is to have a large screw set in a frame, on a cast-iron bed. The shafts are put under this screw, and adjusted to suit circumstances. One turn of it will do more work, of a better quality, than much hammering. Not only this, but by put- ling the shaft under the sirew aud measuring before correcting it, the job can be done at once with one setting, so that it will be un- necessary to take it out and put it in the lathe several times. Large shafting that haB to be heated before it can be straightened, may be bent readily when cold, under the screw press.

It is also common to straighten shafting by '• peaning ;" that is to say, by hammering it on the hollow side, or the reverse of the process ordinarily employed. It looks odd to see a man hammering a shaft, on the bent side to make it straight, but the philosophy of it is rational. By striking on the hollow side the scale, or skin more properly, is expanded, and, being thus the longest, compels the shaft to bend toward the round side, thus making it straight. The blows must be light, however, or else the operation will not be successful ; moreover, if the shaft be turned afterwards so as to remove the scale, it will run out of truth again, and the work be spoiled.

It often happens that rods or connections require to be '* off-set " so as to come in prop- erly. Though the " off-set " is always avoided where it can be, nothing is more convenient to bend a rod with than a screw press. By it all blackening and bruising of the bright work in the blacksmith shop is done away with, and the job is so much cheaper in consequence. For straightening shafts, however, there is nothing equal to the screw press, and we rec- ouimeud those who have not tried it to build or buy one without delay. — Exchange.

New Patent Lock. — The Amador Dispatch says a burglar proof lock, patented by W. C Bussy, of Jackson, is pronounced by compe- tent judges to be the very best ever invented. The lock needs no key, and is constructed on a new principle. The inventor, we are in- formed, can instruct any one to fix it so that he can unlock it himself. He defies any per- son not so instructed to open the lock by fair or foul means.

Improved Plow — A California Invention. Mr. John Mott, of Contra Costa county, near Danville, has invented a new and ingenious double-revolving plow. The plows, two in number, are placed one above the other, upon a horizontal axis, under the beam and parallel to it. Its operation is as follows : After the plow has passed across the field, and turned for the return furrow, by the touch of a spring the plow not in use, and which turns an op- posite furrow, falls down from where it is, sus- pended, while the team, in starting, brings up the one which has just been in use, and places it in a position where it is locked, awaiting the next turn of the team. The invention is a very simple one, and promises to be of great value for Blowing gardens or lands which have been fenced, as well as ground where dead fur- rows are objected to.

Light Railroad Locomotives. — Mons. M. Monette, a Parisian engineer, proposes to lay ight rails on a narrow guage — about forty Inches — on the sides of the old highways; and to work on them with small locomotives of four to five tons, or with horses in some cases. His plan seems much like what has been long in practice in most of the principal cities of this country, with horse-power, and for some years with dummy cars, and more recently with small traction engines.

A Wood-Splitting Machine. — Pierce's pa- tent— an Eastern invention — is now in opera- tion in Sacramento, at the corner of Second and L streets, and which, says the Bee, is at- tracting considerable attention. It consists of a knife on the end of a lever driven by steam , and works well. One man splits with it ten or twelve cords of sawed wood.

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New Fusible Metal. — Dr. C. R. Von Hover has found that an alloy of cad iiim 221 parts, lead 517 5, tin 295. and bismuth 1050. will melt at 149.9° Fahr. An alloy of cadmium three, and four each of tin, lend, and bismuth. i'usHS at 153.5°. An alloy of cadmium one, with two each of the others* or an alloy "f one of ench ol the four metals; fuses at, 155.3°, They all become pasty at lower temperatures, and all osydize rapidly in water.

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1866.

A State Mining Convention.

Pursuant to the request of several mining journals and representative mining individuals, the association known as the {< California Mining Bureau," of San Fran. Cisco, through their Board of Trustees, have issued the fol- lowing call for a Mass Convention of the miners of Cali- fornia:

Resolved, That a Mass Convention of the miners of the State of California, be and is hereby called to assemble in the city of Sicramento, on WEDNESDAY, the 17th of Jan- uary, a.i>. 1868, at 12 o'clock, and that any person engaged in actual mining operations shall be eligible to a seat iu said Convention.

JOSEPH W. LOW, Vice-President.

J. B. Whitcomb, Recordiug Secretary.

San Francisco, December 6, 1865.

A STATE MINING- BILL.

We publish id our issue today a bill intro- duced into the Legislature by Assemblyman Pattison, of Nevada, the object of which is to secure a general law, that shall be applicable to all, parts of the State, for regulating the lo- cation of quartz claims, and keeping np the title to the same. The Bill, as introduced, is founded mainly upon the local laws which have been in force for many years in Nevada county, and which have been generally adopted as the basis of local mining laws throughout the State. Long experience.has proven that the provisions of this law work well, and it is especially desi- rable that they should become general, and receive the sanction of State legislation.

The author of the Bill, though he has given the subject much thought, and has had consid- erable experience in its practical working in the district where he resides, does not claim that it is perfect, and has expressed a wish to receive suggestions upon the subject, with a view to its modification and improvement, before any further action shall be had upon it.

We understand that it is not his intention to put the Bill upon its passage before the 20th instant. By this delay the miners of the State will be enabled to thoroughly canvass its merits, and perhaps embody their matured and practical judgment at the approaching Quartz Miners' Convention, which will be held at Sacramento on the 17th instant. In the mean- time, the Mining Committee, in whose hands it now rests, will report it back to the House, and ask its reference to the Judiciary Commit- tee, to be examined as to points of law.

The suggestions of the Nevada Gazette ap- pear to be well put, and are the only ones that occur to us at present. Those suggestions are to the effect that the locators o( a claim should be required to describe its situation more accu- rately than is provided for in this bill, and that all sales of claims, whether the consideration is under or over twenty-five dollars, should be acknowledged before a proper officer. In order to entitle a bill of sale to record, it must be ac- knowledged, and in this respect we think quartz claims should be put upon the same foot- ing as real estate. Holders of claims would then always be able to trace the title from the first locator, and this will become a matter of great importance in the future. We trust the quartz men of the state will carefully exam- ine the bill, and suggest such improvements as they deem advisable.

Interesting Incidents. — An interesting ceremony took place on Saturday evening of last week — the last working day of the old year in the large erecting shop of the Vulcan Iron Works, on Tremont street. The mechanics employed in the various departments of this extensive establishment met on that occasion for the purpose of presenting the superintend- ent, Mr. Joseph Moore, a magnificent gold watch, of California manufacture, as a token of their esteem and affection. On the cover of the watch was engraved : " To Joseph Moore, from the Mechanics of the Vulcan Iron Works, San Francisco, January 1st, 1866." Mr. Birch, the estimable foreman of the works presented the gift in a neat and appropriate speech, to which Mr. Moore replied as follows :

" Boys, I receive with hearty thanks this token of your good will towards me. It is most gratifying to me to know that every workman in this establishment regards me as his friend. The workmen of the Vulcan Iron Works, I am proud to say, have always been noted for their skill, intelligence, and gentle- manly conduct. A kindly feeling and good understanding has always existed between you and your employers, and I trust these mutual good feelings will be perpetuated through many years. of prosperity to both. In conclusion, I assure you I shall always try to merit a con- tinuance of your confidence and esteem. Iagain thank you most cordially, and wish you many happy .New Tears."

After the conclusion of this ceremony, the moulders and mechanics of the foundry present- ed to Mr. Steiger, one of the proprietors, a very handsome gold-headed cane.

The boiler makers also presented to Mr. Aiken, himself a proprietor, a magnificent gold watch-guard. Such acts of courtesy displayed by proprietors and employees alike, are re- freshing to chronicle. These social reunions tend to cement that friendship and good feel- ing which should ever exist between employers and employees.

Copper Ore Shipments. — The shipments of copper ore from the Union mine, at Copper- opotis, for the week ending Dec. 21st, were 532 tons. The shipments for five days ending Dec. 28th, were 394 tons.

Ten sacks of sample Ore, from the Keystone mine, were shipped to this city from Stockton on Tuesday last.

The Stockton Independent of Dec. 28th, says that a few days previously the Taunton copper Bmelting company shipped from that city to San Francisco, 61 tou3 of regulus, or copper matte. The Campo Seco miuiDg com- pany shipped on the same day 86 tons of ore. On Tuesday, 24 tons of copper ore arrived at Stockton from the Campo Seco mine.

Squarza, the Incomparable. — The genial spirit who presides over the mysterious pre- cincts at No. 44 Leidesdorff street, remem bered his friends, as usual, on Monday last, with an abundance of the tangible evidence of his inimitable skill as a compounder of bever- ages, suitable for New Year's festivities. The reception of a bountiful supply at this office is gratefully acknowledged.

The Stockton and Copperopous Railroad. Bichard Ivers, Esq., one of the proprietors of the Volcan Iron Works, in this city, has, in connection with G. D. Nagie, taken the con- tract to build the Stockton and Copperopolis Railroad. The contract price i3 $1, 250, 000. The road will be completed within three years ; the cars will probably be running on a portion of the track by next September.

Important Decision. — In the Nevada Su- preme Court, in the case of Milliken et al V3. Sloat, Judges Brosnau and Beatty have filed their opinion reversing the order for payment in coin, and, in effect, completely upsetting the Specific Contract Act — as, iu express terms they declare it in conflict with the law of Con- gress making the national issues legal tenders, and consequently void. Chief Justice Lewis

dissents.

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NEW QUAKTZ MINING BILL.

The following bill has been introduced in the California Legislature by Assemblyman Patti- son of Nevada :

AN ACT

For Acquiring and Maintaining Titles to Quartz Mining Claims.

The People of the State of California, represented in the

Senate and Assembly, do enact an follows:

Section 1, The provisions of this act shall extend over all quartz mining claims in the State of. California.

Skc. 2. Each locator of a quartz claim shall hereafter be entitled to two hundred feet on a quartz ledge or vein, and the discoverer shall be allowed one hundred feet addition- al. Each cluim shall include all the dips, angles, and vari- ations ot the vein.

Sec. 3. On the discovery of a vein of quartz, ihreo days shall bo allowed to mark and stake o IT the same, in such manner, by name of the owner or owners, and the number of the claims, or otherwise, as shall properly and fully identify such claim. Parties having claims may cause u, map or plan to be made, and a copy filed with the Couuty Recorder of the county iu which the claims are situated, to more particularly tix the locality ; but a map or plan shall not be obligatory.

Sec. 4. Any person, a citizen of the United States, or any person having taken the necessary steps to become a citi zen of the United States, shall bereaftor be entitled to hold one quartz claim on aDy distinct and separate load as provided in section iwo, and as many more as may bo purchased in good faith for a valuable consideration.

Sec. 6, When the consideration dues not exceed the sum of twenty-five dollars, the said claims may be transferred by a bill of sale, iu the presence of oue witness, without the acknowledgement of auy officer; but when the con- sideration for such transfer shall exceed the sum of twenty-five c'ollars, the bill oi sale or deed shall be ac- knowledged before some competent officer, as in real es- tate,

Skc, 6. A notice shall ho posted on the claims, contain- ing the uumher of feet claimed, name or names of the person or persons making tne claim, and the initial or starting point of such claim; and within fifteen days after the discovery of the claim a copy of the aforenamed notice shall be filed for record with the County Recorder of the couuty iu which the claim is situated. On filing the notice with the Recorder, the person presenting tho notice shall make affidavit before tho said Recorder that such notice- has been posted on said claim prior to the filing of the notice, or the affidavit may be made before any other competent officer and sent to the Recorder with the notice. The i.ffidavit shall bo placed on record with and as a part of said notice.

Src. 7. Within thirty days after the filing of the notice, as above provided for, an owner or an agent for tho owner or owners of such claim shall file in tho County Recorder's office an affidavit that work bas been dune on such claim to tho amount as follows: If the claim be less than five hundred feet, to tho amount of twonty-flve dol- lars; if the claim cooiaius between five hundred and one thousand icet, to the amount of fifty dollars; It the claim contains between one thousand feet and fifteen huudrcd foet, to the amount of seventy-five dollars; if the claim contaius between fifteen hundred and two thousand feet, to the amount or one hundred dollars- if the claim con- tains between two thousand and twenty five hundred feet, to the amount or one hundred aod twenty-five dol- lars- if tho claim contains between twenty-five hundred aud three thousand feet, to the amount of one hundred and fifty dollars ; if the claim contains between three thousand And thirty-five hundred feet, to the amount of noe hundred and seventy-five dollars; if the claim con- tains between thirty-five hundred and four thousand feet, to the amount of two hundred dollars- if the claim con- t'lios between four thousand aud five thousand feet, to tho amount of two hundred aud fifty dollars ; if the claim con- tains between five thousand and six thousand feet, to the amount of three hundred dollars. No claim exceeding six thousand feet shall be admitted upou tho same affidavit. Upon tho expiration of the aforementioned thirty days, if tho affidavit as above provided for bo not filed, as herein provided, then the claim becomes null and vo:d, and open to relocation by other parties.

Sec. 8. Withiu one year, and each and every succeeding year, alter tlio filing of affidavit, as provided for in sectiou seven, an owner or agent of the owner or owners of such claim shall file with the Kecordor au additional affidavit, to the effect that since the filing of tho last previous affi- davit, tho owner or owners, through themselves or by their agent, havo done work on such claims as follows: Five hundred feet or less, to the amount of twenty dollars; livo huudred to one thousand feet, to tho amount of forty dollars; one thousaud to fifteen hundred feet, to tho amouut of sixty dollars; fifteen hundred to two thou and feet, to the amount of eighty dollars; two thou- sand to two thousand five hundred feet, to tho amount of one hundred dollars; two thousand five hundred to three thousand feet, to ihu amount of one hundred and twenty dollars; three thousaud to three thousand five hundred foet, to tho amouut of one huudred and forty dollars; three thousand five hundred to four thousand feet, to the amouut of one huudred aud sixty dollars; four thousand to five thousand feet, to the amount of two hundred dol- lars; five thousand to six thousand feet, to the amount of two hundred and forty dollars. Or tho owner or owners, by themselves, or through their agent, may procure, a l.cense to hold such claim (after complying with the pro- visions of sectiou seven) for the term of ono year, at the rate and terms as follows: For a claim of five hundred feet or less, for the sum of ten dollars; five hundred to one thousand feet, for tho sum of twenty dollars; one thousaud to fifteen hundred feet, for the sum of twenty- eight dollars; fifteen huudred to two thousaud feet, for the sum of thirty-five dollars; two thousand to two thousand five hundred feet, for the sum of forty two dollars; two thousand five hundred to three thousand feet, for tho sum of forty-nine dollars; three thousand to three thousand five hundred feet for the sum of fifty six dollars; three thousand five hundred to lour thousand feet, for the sum of sixty-three dollars; four thousand to five thousand feet, for the sura of seventy-five dollars: five thousand to six thousand feet, for the sum of eighty seven dollars. Jn case the owner or owners of such claim Tail to file the affi- davit's iu this sectiou [provided,] or, in lieu thereof, take out a license, as iu this section provided, withiu one year after the G ling of the affidavit provided for in section seven, then the same becomes null and void, and liable to relocation by other parties.

Skc. 9. The Controller of State is hereby authorized and required to prepare and furnish to the County Auditois of such counties as may require them, licenses, classed and of a value as follows: Class ono, tea dollars; class two, twenty dollars; class three, twenty-eight dollars ; class four, thiriy-five dollars: class six, forty-nine dollars; class seven, /firty-six dollars; class eight, sixty-three dollars; class nine, seventy-five dollars; class ten, eighty-seven dollars. The Controller shall keep accounts with each Auditor in the same manner as made and provided for other licenses. The Com roller may add the sum of twenty-five cents to the specified price of tho above 'icensc as his fees, and the County Auditor shall collect the same :n addition thereto, and account to the Controller for the same.

Sue. 10. Tho funds derived from the sale of the above Quartz Mining Liscense " shall be devided as follows: One-third to the County School Fuud of the county in which the license be sold, one-third to the State School Fund, aud one-third to tho General State aud County Fund, to be divided and apportioned the same as funds derived from State and couuty taxes; providing, that the Auditor of the county shall he entitled to deduct from the amouut five per cent, as his fees.

Seo. 11. C'tunty Recorders are hereby empowered to administer the oath, and may make out affidavits pro- vided for in this Act.

Seo. 12. County Recorders are hereby entitled to charge and collect as their fees the same amouut per folio as they are by law entitled In other matters of record, and shall be entitled to charge and collect the sum of fifty coots for each affidavit taken, and fifty cents lor the filing of each affidavit.

Seo. 13. The provisions of this Act in regard to the lo- cation of claims docs not include such claims as have been located previous to the pnssage of ibis Act, but such claims are required to keep up thoir title after the passage of this Act uuder tho same provisions and in the same manner as clai tis located under and after tho passage of this Act.

Sec. 14. Claims located previous to tho passage of this Act, shall by their owner or owners, or agent of the owner or owners, comply with section eight of this Act within ono year from the passage of this Act, or such claim shall he uull and void and liable to relocation by other parties.

Src. 15 When a time exceeding one year shall have elapsed without the filing of affidavit or procurement of license, as provided in section eight, it shall be deemed bona fide intention of abandonment, and shall be so ruled in any Court of justice in this State.

Sec. 16. The form of license as herein provided to be furnished by the Controller, Bhall be as follows :

QDABTZ MINING LICENSE.

Class From to feet.

This is to certify that has this day of

A.D. 18.., paid into the County Treasury the

sum of , thereby declaring his bona fide Intention

to have and hold, for tho term of one year, a certain Quartz Mining < laim, known and described as follows :

, Controller.

, County Auditor

for and in the county of

In addiion to the above amount I have received the ihe sum of twenty-live cents, the Bame being placed to the credit of the Controller of State.

Auditor.

Sec 17. The County Auditor shall keep a register, in which he shall record each license granted, the name of the person or persons to whom granted, tho name of the claim, if it be designated by a name, and the district or neighborhood in which the claim is lo- cated, and file the same montly in the office of the County Recorder.

Sic. 18. This Act shall take effect on and after its passage.

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San Fiusoisco, Satordat Mobnino, January Cth, 18GG. During the past year the receipts of uncoined gold and silver in tlii.i city through regular channels were as follows : — From California, $2o,9.r> 7,750 ; Nevada, including Reese River, S15,8OU,O00; Idaho, Cariboo, Fruser River, etc., $6,948,511 — in all 848,7u5,511. To arrive at the probable bullion product of the coast, it is proper to add at least 20 per cent, to these figures for California, to allow for receipts in pri- vate hands. From the North coast fully 40 per cent, should be added, for the reason that a much larger amount of treasuro in private hands is received from Portland and Victoria than from any other mining region tributary to this city. All the bullion sotit hither from Nevada arrives by public carriers. In making the additions alluded to, it will be found that the total product the past year amounted to $r>G,fi78,4lO, and that California produced $31,149,300, as against $28,400,000 in 1864. The yield of Nevada last year was just about the same as in 1864 ; and that of tho North coast say S9, 700,000 iu 1865, as against about 510.000,000 in the preceding year.

In glancing briefly at a roview of tho share market for the past twelve months, it may be noted that until about the close of April last nearly all leading stocks had been well maintained at higher quotations than were ruling at the beginning of the year, but at the former date, owing to the diminished productiveness of nearly every claim on the Cotnstock, and the unfavorable fiuancial condition of certain com- panies, a serious depression took place throughout the months of May and June. A rather better feeling was inaugurated in July, and dur- ing the ensuing months of August aud September, no very violent fluctuations were witnessed, and confidence seemed to be measurably restored. Karly in October symptoms of a decline were again apparent, and tho market soon became under the influence of a panic, which continued without much abatement until the middle of December, every share on the list touching the lowest point reached for a long time. Since then the GomstocK lode has given evidence of more per- manency, and a number of mines have materially improved. The yield of bullion has increased, and there is now a fair prospect that the debts of several companies will soon be materially reduced with- out tho aid of any further assessments. During the past week the market has exhibited less strength, and some fluctuations have occur- red in the more prominent shares,

Gould & Curry opened in January last at SI, 590, advanced to $2,015 in April, fell to 81,480 in May, rose to $1,750 July 1st, drop- ping to SI, 000 in October, rallying to 551,300 in September, receding December 13th to $700, selling this week at $910@,880,and closing at 3900. From Jannary to May last inclusive, regular monthly dividends of $75 per foot were paid ; in June and July $50, and August $40 per foot were disbursed. For the month of December a dividend of $50 per foot has been declared.

Savage fell from 81,640 last January to $1,560 in February, rose to $2,025 In April, declined to $1,150 iu June, then rallied to $1,425, re- ceded to $1,175 July 30th, rose to $1,300 September 1st, steadily declined to $625 in November, rallied to $800, fell to $500 (assessment of $100 per foot delinquent), rose to $1,025 December 19th, and selling this week at $830(gJ$750, closing at $760. From January to May last inclusive, regular monthly dividends of $75 per foot were declared. None have beeu made since then.

Yellow Jacket opened last January at $765, advancing throughout the month, and in February and March to $2,750, steadily declining tile months of April, May, June, and July, to $1,090, advancing to $1,360 and $1,460 in August and September, dropping to $200, December 16th, rallying to $580 at the close of that mouth (assess- ment of $100 per foot delinquent), selling this week at $542@410, and closiug at $440. In March last a first dividend of $75 per foot was declared, and in April aud May dividends of 8100 per month were paid. Potosi was steadily maintained throughout January and February at 8700@750, advancing in April to $1,360, buyer 30, dropping in Mny and June from $750 to $150, rallying at the close of the latter month to $407, and in July to $480, declining to $410 in September, ■id dropping to $328 November 3d, since which time this company

has had no incorporate existence, being merged into the Chollar. In May, June, and August, three assessments of $50 each were levied, and in October one of $19 per foot was levied.

Chollar declined from $1,050 in January to $810 in February, and *o8o in March, advancing to 81,000 in April, receding to $160 in June, rallying to $473 at the close of that month. and to $5(10 in July, reced- ing to 8480 in September, and to $340 November 3d. This company paid two dividonds of $40 per foot each in January and February last, and during the past year three assessments were levied, two of $50 each and one of$34.

Chollur-Potosi declined from $310 to $250 in November, rose to 82 iO at the close of that month, fell to $110 iu December, then rose to 8177J£. and sold this week at J176@135, closiug at $145. This com- pany levied an assessment of $100 per share December 16th.

Crown Point rose from 8650 in Januury, to $1,450 in March, declin- ing from $1,360 in April to $725 June 1st, advancing throughout July and^ August to $1,250, receding in September. October, and November to $675, and in December to $380, then rallying to $510. and sellin" this week at S510@590, closing at 8560 bid. An assessment of $100 was levied August 31st.

Belcher rose from $975 in January to $1,650 in March, and to $1,800 in April, declining to $620 iu June, rising to $850 in July, and to 8910 in September, steadily dropping throughout October, November, und December to $125, selling this week at $175@]59, and closing at $150. During the past year dividends amounting In all to 8336 per foot were declared, and an assessment of $100 per foot was levied De- cember 14th.

Alpha rose from $950 to 81,425 in April, then fell to $700, advanced to $1,000 in June, to $1,470 in July, and to $2,200 in October; then steadily receding in November and December to $130,andsellin" since January 1st at $250@190, and closing at $203. During the past year, three assessments, amounting iu all to $660 per foot, have been levied.

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List of Notices of Meetings, Dividends, As- essments and Delinquent Sales.

Comprising the Karnes of Companies, District or County or Location, Amount of Aws-sment; Date of McctlDR, De- llnijticnl Ailvcrtls.-niciit und Sale, ana Amount and Tlino of Payment of Dividends.

Ophir fell from $375 in January last to $300, rose to $590 in April, fluctuating between $550 and $480 in May and June, rising to $530 in July, dropping to $275 September 1st, rallying to $515 October 10th, declining throughout November and December to $200, seller 30, sell- ing this week at $360@295, and closing at $305. An assessment of $100 per foot was levied August 31st.

Hale & Norcross declined from $260 to $210 in January last, rose in March to $350, and iu April to $625, dropped to $400 in May, and to $650 in June, receding to $480 September 1st, rallying to $60 October 1st, falling throughout November and December to $95, then rallying to $400, selling this week at $290@265, and closing at $240. bid. Six assessments, of $50 each per foot, have been levied during the past year.

Imperial rose from $120 in January, to $192 in March, and to $285 May 10th, falling to 8235 May 20th, and to $139 June 1st, then ad- vancing in June and July to $218@,2I5, receding to $218 July 20th, rallying to $225 August 20th, steadily receding throughout October, November, and December to $77, seller 30, rising to $130, and selling this week at $133@108, closing at $110. During the past year dividends have been declared amounting in all to $68 per share.

Overman opened January 1st at $120, fell to $90, rose to $245 Febru- ary 20th, and to $350 March 10th, steadily declining throughout April, May, and June to $100, rallying to $342 July 10th, receding in August and September to $135, rising to $175 October 1st, and receding in November to $40, and on the 16th Decembec to $7, then rising to $80, and selling this week at $67>£@45, closing at $47. Two assessments, amounting to $75 per share, have been levied during the past year.

Bullion declined in January and February from $115 to $60, ad- vanced in May to $155, dropping to 8130 in June, rising to $180 July 20th, receding iu September to $125, in October to $70, in November to $38, and to $5 December 16th, rallying at the.close of that month to $80, and selling this week at $35(«)27>i. Six assessments have been levied the past year, amounting iu the aggregate to $126 per share

LIST OF 0FFI0EES OF MINING COMPA- NIES AND INCORPORATIONS.

iPBBUriHED IX TDK F1HST ISSPE OP EACH MONTH.]

(Hetow we give the date of recent meetings held In tills oily liyrt l!u' names of otllcers chosen or appnintcd. Every bona llfle company is invilcd to send us the result of their election, torte ttius put on record, gratuitously, with any oilier facts of general interest ]

Daney G. & S. M. Co.— March 6th, 1865. Trustees, Edward Martin, W. W. Palmer, W B. Johnston, I. C. Vandervoort, H. A. Fox, C Colliscboni), E. J. Pringle ; President, W. W, Palmer ; Secretary, A. Noel ; Treasurer, Abel Ouy.

Hanscqm C. M. Co. — December 21st. Trus- tees, W. W. Hanscom, Thornton Thompson. Martin White, Jas. Biddolph, James Pender- gast ; President, W. W, Hanscom ; Secretary. W. L. Gitchell.

Jeffrey O. M. Co., Mattole, Humboldt Co., Cal.— Trustees, Win. M. Eider, Geo. W. Grant, Henry O. Howard, Joseph Frazier, Y. Squurza ; President, Charles W. Newman ; Secretary, A. S. Gould ; Treasurer,Y. Squarza ; Superintendent, Harris B. Wentworth.

Sierra Valley G. & S. M. Co., Summit Township, Plumas Co., Cal. — Trustees, Earl Barllett, C. B. Land, Lucius A. Booth, A. Noel, A. Dulet ; President, C. B. Land ; Secretary and Treasurer, A- Noel ; Superintendent, S. K. Palmer.

RECENT INCORPORATION.

Mountain Petroleum Co. — November 24th. Trustees, Thomas Coles, G. C. Clark, James Walsh.

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The Proprietors of the Mining and Soikntifio Press would call the especial attention of Mining Secuutaiues, Truster and Shareholdes, to a few substantial reasons for the pub- lication of Mining Notices In their journal— the first and only important newspaper of its class published upon this coast,

1st The 1'hkss enjoys a large and permanent subscription list, having a more universal circulation among sharehold ers and men intimately connected with miniDg interests than any other publication.

2d. Under the present law the publication of all mining notices on Saturday, in a weekly journal, complies as fully wiili the statutes as a daily publication. It is generally found to be equally as convenient lor secretaries, and decid- edly preferable to stockholders who have not time to exam- ine throughout every Issue of a daily.

3d. Economy In mining should alwaysbe looked upon with favor, and the cost for weekly advertising iu the Press is less by one half than (he rates of anv other journal in this city possessing a re*peclable circulation.

4th. The publishers of the Preps, making the miniug inter- est their especial cure, take particular pains to assist in the avoidance of errors in advertising. Our print Is also more clear and perfect than can be expected in such papers as are hurriedly issued from cylinder presses.

6th. Our "Shareholders' Directory" forms a complete In- dex of all minim,' notices published in San Francisco, by ref- erence to which shareholders can at once see if their com- pany is advertised, and determine whether tho same is in- serted in the Press or some other paper.

Glli. Many doplesof the 1'kkss are bound by piomincnt

Erotessional men, mechanics, secretaries, brokers, staare- oldcrs and others, as an important record for future refer- ence, thereby rendering advertising, of every class, in Its columns, of peculiar and permanent value.

7th. The benefit ot having all mining notices consolidated in one newspaper, for the common convenience uf share holders, secretaries, and others who have occasion to refe* to the same, is obvious. With this view we have establishes our rates at only fair, living prices, believing that a journa like ours, untrauimeled by party, creed, or prejudice, is the only medium which can reasonably ask for such a con- solidation of mining patronage.

Kth. Advertisements in the columns of the Press, after their first insertion, arc arranged alphabetically. Our pres- ent list is equalled only In one instance by that of any other journal. Shareholders, as well as strangers, naturally turn their attention to a mining journal for information concerns in« the mines and mining mailers.

Last, act not Least.— Our sheet (having been recently en- larged to the size of Harpers' Weekly) is now only equalled a its dimensions by one mining paper in existence— thvLmi- don Minimi Journal, Published in this, the greatest mining field of the world, we desire that tho Press shall have no superior. We can only reaUzeour cherished object of build- ing up a reliable advocate ol the science and business of mining, which will be of just lienor and profit to our com- munity, bv experience and liberal patronage. The bestowal of such favors only as natural I v belong to us, and which it i a clearly for the benefit of the mining initcniitv to extend, is all that Is requisite, and we are coutiden' ">e shall receive it BEWJEX «ft CO.,

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HAITB am'T Or DAT ADV'O DAT

AWD LOCATION. ASSESSMENT. DKLINQ'T LIST. Or SALE.

Alameda Coal Meetlnc Jan 8

Animas, Durango. Mex., 40c Feb 3— Feb 19*

Arbttrlos, Chihuahua. Mcx., $1 Feb 5— Feb 15

Adams, Petroleum, $5 jan n_jftn 25

Agawam, Nye co., Nev Annual Meeting, Jan 13*

Agawam, Nye co., $1 jan 13-Jan 27"

Alban, Storey co., Ncv.,$l Jan 9-Jnn 20

Arroyo Scco, Amador co., SI Jan 3— Jan 17

Alpha, Storey co., Nov., $50 jan 18— Fcbl7

Boston. El Dorado Co., 50c Dec 22— Jan C

Buckeye, Lyonco., Nov., $3 Jon 3-Jan 20

Bullion, J10 Levied— Nov 25

Bunker Hill, Amador Co., $5 Jan 6— Jan 20»

Blue Lodge, Lander co., $1 Feb 3— Feb 19*

Blue Ledge, El Dorado eo., $1.50 Jan 13— Jan 27'

Bunker Hill, El Dorado co., $1.50 Jan 20-Feb 2

Buckeye Annual Meeting, Jan 10

Caledonia Tunnel, Gold Hill, Nev., $2 Dec 23— Feb 3

Capital Meeting Jan 9

Central Annual Meeting, Jan 16

Cole, Storey co., Nov., $1 Dec 21— Jan 6

Chicago. Lander co., Nev., $2 Dec 30— Jan 15*

Crown Lead. Mariposa co., $5 Dec 30— Jan 15

Chollar-Potosi, Storey co, Nev., $100 Jan 21— Feb 1

Confidence, Storey co., Nev., $25 Jan 22— Feb 6

Cos'ala, Sinaloa, Mex., $1 Jan S9— Feb 10

Chollar-Potosi Meeting Jan 8

Daney, Lyon co., Nev.,$I Jan 15-Jan 31

Diana, Lander co., Nov., $10 Jan 20— Feb 6*

Dlos Padre, Alamos, Mex.,$2 Feb 2— Feb 14

Exchequer, Storey co„ Nov., $2 Jan 17— Feb

Florida, Reese River, $10 Jan 2— Jan 15

Franco-Americano, Mex.,25c Jan 26— Feb 9

Goodwin, Lander co., Nov., $2 Dec 16— Dec 30*

Great Western Tunnel Co., Aurora, Nev June 27— Feb 10*

Geo Washington, Alpine co., $1 June 27— Feb 13*

Gould A Currj* Dividend payable Jan 3

Hanscom.'Copper, Del Norte co., 15c Jan 20— Feb 3*

Hornet, Lauder co., Nov., $1 Jan 20— Feb 6*

Hale A Norcross, Storej- co., Nev., $25 Jan 15 — Jon 29

Honest Miner, Lander co.,50o Jan 13— Jan 29*

I. X. L., Alpine co., $3 Jan 2— Jan 16

Jeffrey Oil, Humboldt co., 50c Jan i— Jan 15

Jura, Storey co., Nev., 75c Jan 2— Jan 15

Jcwett, Storey co., Nov., $1 Jnn6-Jan 20*

Joe Lane, Lander co., 50c Jan 13— Jan 29*

Kentucky Copper, Calaveras co., $1 Jan 20— Feb 7*

Kentuck, Storey co., Nev., $17.50 Jan 3- Jan 15

Kohler Bros., Mex Annual Meetlug, Jan 8

Lady of tho Lake, S. F. Dist , Arizona, 25c... Dec 30— Jan 18*

Lelaud, S. F. Dist, Arizona, 25c Dec 3il— Jan 13*

Lady Bell, Del Norte co., luc Dec 18— Jan 0

La Vlctolrc, Mariposa co., $2 Jnn 3— Jan 22

Lady Franklin, Alpine CO., 50c Jan G — Jan 26*

Lady Bryau, Storey co., Nev., $1 Feb 6— Feb 16

La Fernandez, Sonoia, Mex Sale Jan 6

Mina Rica do las Flores, Calaveras co. , 50c Jan 2— Jan 22

Maggie, Lander co, Nev., $4 Dec 26— Jan 11

Mattole Creek Oil Co. Annual Meeting, Jan 8

Napoleon, Calaveras Co., $7 Jan 23 — Feb 3

Nuestra Senora do Guadalupe, Durango, $l... Jan 27— Feb 14

Nevada, Lauder Co., SI. 60, Jan 13— Jan 29*

Newldria Meeting Feu's

Ophlr Adjourned Meeting, Jan 15

Old Colony, Reese River, $6 Jan 14— Jan 27

Oxford Beta, Esmeralda co., Nev., 50c June 27— Feb 14*

Owen's River Canal co., 40c Feb 3— Feb 19*

Open Sesame Sale Jan 13

Patrocina and Dolores, Chihuahua, Mcx., 75c. Dec 23— Jnn 16

Paragon, Humboldt co-, 25c Jan 6— Jan ^'6*

Peninsula, San Antonio, Lower Cal., $10 Jan 15-Jan 2y

Rappahoc, Sinaloa, Mcx., $2 50 Jan 17— Jan 31

Refugio, Chihuahua, Mex., $2>£ Dec 27— Jan 9

Santa Cruz, San Antonio, Lower Cal., $3 Jan 9— Jan 10

Salambo, Tuolumne co.. 50c Jan 3 — Jan 22

SlemprcViva, Sinaloa, Mex., $2.50 Jan 6— Jan 20*

Sierra Nevada, Storey co., Nov., $3 Dec 28— Jun 15

Sierra Valley, Plumas co., $1 Jan 5— .Tan 20

Santiago, Lyon co., Nov., $1 Jan 22— Feb 10

Sweet Vengeance, Yuba co., SI Jan 20— Feb S

Sierra, Douglas, co., Nev., $3 Jan 15— Jan 27

Sige), Humboldt co., Nev Annual Meeting, Jan 8

Sierra Nevada Annual Mooting, Jan g

Shoshone, Landerco., Nev., $1 Jan 29— Feb 12

Salamander, Calaveras co., Cal., 20c June 27— Feb IU*

Trinidad and San Jose, Sinaloa Mcx., $10. .. .Jan 8— Jan 22

Tirlta S M co., $3 Levied, Nov 25

Tuolumne Mountain, 50c Dec 27— Jon 16

United States, Lander co., $1.05 Dec 30— Jnn 15*

Union Mattole, Humboldt co., $5 Jan 19— Feb 6*

WldeWest, Alpine co., S3 Feb 3-Feb 21*

Yellow Jacket, Storey co., Nev., $100 Dec 15— Jan 15

fuba. Brown's Valley, $3 Feb 3-Feb 17*

Yankee Blade, Reese River, Nov.,S15 Jan 13— Jan 29*

Yeosemitc, Humboldt co,, Nov., $1 .25 Jan 20— Feb 6*

jjenlth Annual Meeting, Jan 15

"420," Storey co., Nev., $6.25 Dec2S-Janl3

Those marked ttuhun asterisk {*) are advertised in this ournnl.