Volume 08 (1864) (474 pages)

Y The Aiining and Scientific Press, dino Distriet, Tulare or Los Angeles county. Capital stock, $309,000 In shares of $10cach. Trustees: 1, ©, Matthews, John M. Horner, Chas. V. Stuart, Thos. Dorland and Willard Whipple. Express Goin anv SityeR Mininc Company.—Loeation, Gold Hill District, N.T. Capltal stock, $520,000, in shares of $20 cach. Trus tees: 2. J. Vandewater, Wat Thomson, Jr., Geo. Henrst, E. Bellean and Jobn S, Duelley. Coanycorta Goin ayn Stnver Mining Company.—Location, Lander eonnty, N. T. Capital stock, $200,000, inshares of $100 cach. Trustees: Robert Bartusly, R. W. Fishbourne anil Henry Bush. Sax Fersaxno Mintnc ann ToxxEL Compaxy.—Location, Reese River District, Lander county, N. T. Capital stock, $160,000, in sbares of $100cach. Trustees: Wm. Neely Johnson, George Forrest Wal ter and D. M. Harwood. Lancaster GoLp axp SinyerR Mininc Coneany.—Loeatlon, Reese River, Lander connty, X. T. Capital stock, $30,000, in shares of $100 each. Trustecs: J. R. Linton, Joseph Healy and Wm. Stanwood. Waxtrt Gorp ann Sttren Mining Coxraxt.—Location, San Franelsco District, Arizona Terntory, Capital stock, $240,000, in shares of $200cach. Trustees: E, S. Mason, C. H. Doriot and Cyrus Holloway. Sonrn Stan Minixc Comraxy.—Location, Santa Catalina District, Los Angles county, Cal. Capital stoek, $380,000, in shares of $100 each, Trustees: J, B. Knapp, Isaae M. Merrill, H. Bush, William J. Woodley and Thomas Stackpole. Rosy Matitp4 Maine Courany.—Location, capital stock and Trustees, same as above, Cuaatkr Oak Mininc Coxpany—Location and Trustees same as above. Capital stock, $260,000, In shares of $100 each. Diaxonn Mixinc Coxpaxy.—Location and Trustees same as above. Capital stock, $240,000, in shares of $100 cach, LeGat Tenner Suyer Mining Company.—Location, Amador District, Lander county, SN. T. Capital stock. $700,000, in shares of $500 each. Trustees: W. J. Smith, A. J. Tobias, F. R. Nicholson, S. H. Towns, W. C. Gray. NEW PUELICATIONS, Tar Awenican Excnance anp Revirw—Whiting & Co, Pnblishers, Philadelphia. This Exchange and Review ls a massive publication, devoted to nselul knowledge and general literature. It is a work of much practical abllity, embraciug in its table of coutents treatises of mining, manufactures, patents, trade, commerce, soelal and ccoNnomical science, ete. "Utility, Profit and Progress” is its otto. SILLIaan's JOURNAL OF Aat axn Sctxxck—Now Haven, Conn. We lave reeelved the November number of thisstandard publication. Its table of coutents is varicd anil interesting, embracing a Wide range of topics of interest and importance to the scientific world. This journal is publixied in numbers of 152 pages, every other month, forming two yolumes per annuum of 450 pages cach. Terms—$5 per annum, in advauce. Our New Acate Tyre was purchased of Messrs. Fanlkner £ Son, agentsof James Connor & Sons, New York. We have had the pleasure of donning a “new dress” of thelr type several times dur. Ing the past twelve years. We desire no more Ilberai men lu trade than Messrs. Faulkner & Son, and our readers will ask for no more handsonier type to read than that presented in to-day's issuc. Special Notices. The Publication of Mining Notices in the Misixe & Scienwirie Press ohtains for them a more general eirculation, among parlies directly interested, (inthis city and throughout the mining districts of the coast, than can be sceured through any other medinn. State laws require their publication but once a week, and Scerctaries and Trustees can make a material saving of costs to stockholders by ordering their advertisements inserted iu the jonrnal most preperly entitled to reecive their patrounge—the weekly Minine axn Se1eNTirte Press. Informntion Furnisbed.—Miners, Mechanics and others deslring Inforination upon auy subject relating to inventions and distoveries, or the principles of miniug, mechanisn, chemistry or natural avicnces, by addressing us will recvive answers to their enquirles, either through the coluinns of the Yress—or by private letter, in accordance with the best judgmeut and information we cau obtain. In Inatice to Readers, a limited space only will be allowed for advertising, in the Press. Patrons who find their advertisetents contracted in length, will pleasc bear thisiu mind, and aiso the fact that our advertisng type is small and our columns unusually wide. San Francisco Mechanics’ Institate.—Organized March 29th, 1855. Regular meetings on the first Friday evening of each month. Building of the Association, south side of Calitorila Street, hetween Montgomery and Kearny. Library and Reading Room open from 8a, ™. tol0r. ™. President, Joseru Britrox; Sceretary and Librarian, P. B. Dexter. Mereantiie Library Association.—Rooms Nortlicast Corner of Bush aud Moutgomery Streets. Library open every day throughout the year from 9a. ». to 1dr. M., excepting Sundays and legal holidays. Reading and Chess rooms epen trom 8a.u.to llr. u. President, Jacon Unnenuiu.; Librarian, H. H. Moon. ———— Califorain Stnte Library.—Rooms eorner of J and Second streets, Sacrameuto, Hours from 9 4 ». to 10 p. M., during the session of the Legislature, and from94.u. to 4 PF. x, at other times. Free toall. W. Straton, State Librarian. Germnn Socicty of Natnrai Sclences.—Meetings held every Wednesday evening, at their Rooms 517 Ciay Street. President, Dr. J. N. Ecren; Seeretary, J. A. Baver: Librarian, A. E, Korns. ‘a a Academy of Natnrai Sciences.—Rooms 622, Clay Séreet. Presideat, Learner Raxson; Correspouding Seerctary, W. O. Ayres. San Francisco Stock and Exchonge Bonrda.—k ENLARGEMENT —AND— Important Improvement —OF THE— MINING AND SCIENTIFIC PRESS. Enlarged from Eight to Sixteen Pages nt the Commencement of Volume VII, January Ist, 1864. Two Vouumes (or 416 Paces Eacu) PER Amnow. PUBLISHED EVERY SATURDAY. SUBSCRIPTION TERMS IN ADVANCE: One Volume, six months,. Two Volumes, one year, Five Copies, one year,---The present proprictors of this journal annonnec with confidence their determination to render to the friends of Science, Minlug and Mechanical Industry a newspaper published upon this coast worthy of their patronage at home and their pride abroad. We shall scek favors only through our endeavors to merit them. . The Editorial Depnrtment Will be condneted with ability, in a liberal aud rellable manner sparing uot in expense, veneration for honesty, or respeet for common sense. Competent Corr dl Will he employed to fnrnish us full and rellable information eoneerning newly-discovered mines; and through vigilant efforts we shall secure for our readers the latest intelligence from all import} ant miuing localities. In our list of Occnalonsl Contribntors We have the privilege of numbcring gentlemen ranking among the most talented and expcrirneed writers whe manifest a prominent interest in the progress of Art and Science upon this coast, ineluding the naines of Pror. J. D. Witney, Dr. §. Af. Locan. Dr. J. A. VEATCH, Rey. 0, C. WHEELER, M. Atwoon, J. H. A. B.H. &. Brooks, W. Wanswonts, T. Pricer. Cucreniny, A. M., Pact, Iliastrntive Drawings nnd Engrnvings Supcrior in finish and useful and attractive in character, will‘ be published from time to time, represcutiug the most nnportant new inveutions and improveincuts in tlic art nnd science of Mining and Mecbnnikm Developed upon tbis Coast. Each number of the paper will contain full and correct reports of Sales by the Stock Boards of San Franciseo. Sales by the Stock Board of Virglula City. Sales by the Stock Board of Esmeralda. Sales by all Mining Stock Boards. Reports of Bids and Sales in San Francisco. Reports of Bids and Sales in the :Territory. A Weckly Review of the Stock Markets. A Weekly Review of General Mining Interests. General Summary of California Mining News. General Summary of Mining everywhere. Valuable Information for all Miners. Iudispensahle Knowledge for practical workmen, Vractical Suggestions for intellgeut artizans. Wniuabdic Facts aad Statistics Essential to members of all trades and professions; the best approved methods of mining; the latest discoveries aud inventions in mining operatious; practical, scientific views npon geological and mineralological questions; the proper methods et reduelng ores aud saving the preclous metals. Iu tact every sentence calenlated to lessen ihe number of hard blows usclessly rendered by miners and working men, and add wealth by Intelligeut saviug of material or labor, will find weleoine space In our columns. The paper will afford many Prnetical Hints With regard to the manner of working and securing mincs, derlved from tbe actual experience of partlesin curown and other eountries. Alsu hints concerning the location and possession of mining grounds; the laws peculiar to differcnt districts and countries; and notices of all important deelsions of the law in mining eases. As a Book of Reference The bound volumes of the Press wlll find no rival In value to the intelligent and Industrious citizens of the Pacitic Coast, who cannot but teel a source of pride In the history of the inventious, discoverics and prosperous developments of the remarkable era througit whieh we are now passing. The Stock Record As presented in our columns will he found correct, distinct and most convenient for preservation and future reference, For Sending Abroad. As a paper for mailing regularly to your friends in the East, or to correspondents clsewhere, none can be seleetetl more appropriate, or better caleniated to dispense reliable information with regard to transpiring events on this coast and the progress of California. Specimen coples will be scut free to those desiring to examine the Paper before snbscribing. Postimasters, Express Agents and Newsdealers, acting as our agents, will receive liberal commissions. Friends pleased with our efforts In the publication of the Press ean render us essential aid hy furnishing correspondence and all important information which may come under their observation, aud by calling the attention of their ncighbors te the commendable tcatures of the paper; the appreciation of which favors will be duly manifested by the constant improvement of our journal. DEWEY & CO., Poblishers. Orricr in Government House, Nos. 56 and 57, corner of Washington and Sansome streets, San Francisco. Brokers' Block, Montgoinery street. President, Secretary, Fnanxuin Lawton. J.B. E. Cavan wer: Snn Francisco Bourd of Brokers. —Rooms 420 Montgom ery Street. President, Saxcer Perpy; Sceretary, M. G. Evxone, i" : Pacific Board of Brokers.—Rooms on the corner of Wash_. ington and Montgomery Streets, San Francisco. President, W. Pr Dexexxa; Secretary, J. H. Gacer. How to make yonr Remittances.—In most of the miting towns, brokers will furnish cheeks on San Frauciseo at par, (or at ayery slight advance) to these who wish to pay us for subscriptions, advertising, mining blanks, cte. When it is more convenlent, money may be remitted by mail at our risk if the parties sending will register their letters. Money sent by mail is seldom lost If properly enelosed. An excellent method Is that of opening the leyers of a ie placing tbe coins between the layers and seallug the edges toyetber. The Old and New Volume. To perfeet the desired improvements In our new series of the Mtnine AnD Scientific Press, it becomes necessary to commence a new volnme with the year, and we are therefore obilged to close up Vol. VII with the present issue, By enlarging the paper, we have 832 pages per annum, Instead of 416, as formerly, and tor convenicnce in blnding we reduce the term of our volnme to six months, the enstomary period for such publications. No. 1 of the Ist voluine ot the Press was issucd by G. H. Winslow & Co., May, 24th 1860. Althongh the individual length of the intervening volumes has becn somewhat irregular, the average period for cach figures uot far from six months, and rating the seven volumes thus proves very nearly the actual age of the paper. Onrreccipts, recently giveu for subseriptlous, have been dated by volumesand Nos. To prevent misapprehension on the part of subscribers, we will state that the ehange of volume alluded to, makes no difference in the time of tho expiration of their snbseriptions. iu future there will be bnt 26 Nos. In each volume. There belng but nine nwnbers issucd in Vol. VII, (instead of 52, as contemplated,) those holding reccipts to any No. beyond No. 9, of Vel. VII, will receive credit on Vols, VIII, 1X, or X, te such date as the No. to which their receipt shows payment would have been Issued if no change had been made. For Instanec, asitbseriber holding a reeelpt glyen Deeember Ist, 1863, running from No. 5of Vol. VII to No. 5 of Vol. VIII, will be duly credited, by the new order of volumes, to No. 12 0f Vol IX, which will be published dnring the last week in November, 186%, at which tjme he will have received 4 Noa. printed in Vol. VII, (frown No. 5 te 9,) tho 26 Nos. contained lu Vol. VIII, and 22 Nos. of Vol. LX—making In all 52 copies. PALMER, HANSCOM & CO., GOLDEN STATE IRON WORKS, No. 19, First Street, San Franelsco, Furnish Cnatings aud Machinery of nli kinds, Also Genuine White Iron Sboes and Dies. PALMER, IANSCOM & CO, To Quartz Miners. KNOX’'S (MPROVED AMALGAMATING PAN WITH PALMER'S PATENT STEAM CHEST. NE ABOVE COMBINATION SECURES THE MOST COMPLETE aalgamation of the precions nctals of aly process now known. By it steam ix intraduced in the most effective nnd ceunomical manner, while It is peculiarly adapted to the catching ot tluating gold and silver, known to be ca lost. The puhlic are informed that Letters Patent have been granted the nndersigned upon Steam Chest False Bnttoms for the Inside of Amalyamating Pans er Tubs, and are cautioned against making, buying, usiuy or selling the same without hls consent. tt W. A. PALMER. Richn, Hemme «& Co., ASSAYVERS. Gp Assays made of Ores, Mincrala and Metals.—©a CHAS. F. RIEBN, late U. §. Rranch Mint, gives lessons in Assaylug, also In Mineralogy aud Chemistry, as tar as requircil to becoine a practical Assayer. a Rereragn with permission to Mesars. F. Parrot &Co., R. B. Swain, Esit., Messrs. Alsop &¢ Co., Messrs. Donahoe, Raiston & Co. PUMPS! PUMPS! ILARKEISON'S California Litt and Force Pump, WITHOUT VALVES OR PACKING, Suitable for Mines, Fire Engines, Wreeking or Irrigating. the Cheapest, Lightest and most Durable, and least lis to get out ot order of any Pump yet invented. ' This is ble ALL SIZES. Capable of throwing from ONE HUNDRED to FIVE THOUSAND Gallons per minute. For sale by C, OD. HARRISON, Phenix Oil Works, jeis-tf 517 Front Strcet, San Franeisco. CROCKER’S STOCK and ASSESSMENT LEDGER. Copyright scenred.—Price $10. The necessily of a proper book fur keeping tbe Stock and Assessment accounts of Corporations has long been very much needed, One that wonld combine cconomy and simplicily, and wauid not require the services of an experienced brok-keeper to keep the aceaunts correctly. CROCKER'S STOCK AND ASSESSMENT LEDCER his inet this requiremeut; we have submitted it 10 several Secretaries of corporations, and they ackaowledge that the pian js admirable, aud just what bas long been wanted. The pripted beadings are a perfect explanation of the manner of kerping it; aud avy person. whether they understand b ck-keeping or not, cannot muke an crroria the accounts. The Steck aud Asseysment neecounts are so arranged that the Seeretary caa ina moment tell huw any steckholdcr’s account stauds, beth in regard to Stock aad Assessmeuts, He can atso, with the greatest case, trnaee any certifeate, throngh any number of translers, to tbe original one issurd, It saves a great amouut of lubor, as it does not require one-fourth ibe writing ofthe ordinary method. It dispenses eatirely with the old style of Stock Ledvcr, Stock Journal and Assessmeat Book, ali tbree of wbieb Secretarics have heretofore been obliged to keep, condensing the whole in one book. Toa person who is Secretary of several eownpanics, this book will prove invaluable, and we feel no hesitation inguaranteeing satisfaction to those wao miy order them. Specimecu sheets sent to those who desire to examine it. The books are ruled with oue or two accounts to the pave, State which is preferred. Publisbed and for sale, wholesale and retail, by H. S. CROCKER, & CO., Book sud Job Printers, Sacramento. CERTIFICATES and eomplete scts of books for Corporations, finest style, at chort notice, and low rates. 7 G. E. MORE, Assayer and Analytical Chemist, Having established a Chemical Lahoratory, furnished wlth every requisite for delicate Analy tleal work, 1s prepared to exccute the Assay and Analysis of Ores, Mincral Waters, Gnanos, cte., with aceuracy and dispatch. No. 612 Sacramento Street. EFERENCES:—Prot. d. D. Whitney, State Geologist. San Franciseo; Alsop & Go., San Franclsco; Sather & Church, San Franeisco; Jebn Parrott, Sau Francisco, D. O. Mills, Sacrameuto. tr in the -1m

Y The Aiining and Scientific Press, dino Distriet, Tulare or Los Angeles county. Capital stock, $309,000 In shares of $10cach. Trustees: 1, ©, Matthews, John M. Horner, Chas. V. Stuart, Thos. Dorland and Willard Whipple. Express Goin anv SityeR Mininc Company.—Loeation, Gold Hill District, N.T. Capltal stock, $520,000, in shares of $20 cach. Trus tees: 2. J. Vandewater, Wat Thomson, Jr., Geo. Henrst, E. Bellean and Jobn S, Duelley. Coanycorta Goin ayn Stnver Mining Company.—Location, Lander eonnty, N. T. Capital stock, $200,000, inshares of $100 cach. Trustees: Robert Bartusly, R. W. Fishbourne anil Henry Bush. Sax Fersaxno Mintnc ann ToxxEL Compaxy.—Location, Reese River District, Lander county, N. T. Capital stock, $160,000, in sbares of $100cach. Trustees: Wm. Neely Johnson, George Forrest Wal ter and D. M. Harwood. Lancaster GoLp axp SinyerR Mininc Coneany.—Loeatlon, Reese River, Lander connty, X. T. Capital stock, $30,000, in shares of $100 each. Trustecs: J. R. Linton, Joseph Healy and Wm. Stanwood. Waxtrt Gorp ann Sttren Mining Coxraxt.—Location, San Franelsco District, Arizona Terntory, Capital stock, $240,000, in shares of $200cach. Trustees: E, S. Mason, C. H. Doriot and Cyrus Holloway. Sonrn Stan Minixc Comraxy.—Location, Santa Catalina District, Los Angles county, Cal. Capital stoek, $380,000, in shares of $100 each, Trustees: J, B. Knapp, Isaae M. Merrill, H. Bush, William J. Woodley and Thomas Stackpole. Rosy Matitp4 Maine Courany.—Location, capital stock and Trustees, same as above, Cuaatkr Oak Mininc Coxpany—Location and Trustees same as above. Capital stock, $260,000, In shares of $100 each. Diaxonn Mixinc Coxpaxy.—Location and Trustees same as above. Capital stock, $240,000, in shares of $100 cach, LeGat Tenner Suyer Mining Company.—Location, Amador District, Lander county, SN. T. Capital stock. $700,000, in shares of $500 each. Trustees: W. J. Smith, A. J. Tobias, F. R. Nicholson, S. H. Towns, W. C. Gray. NEW PUELICATIONS, Tar Awenican Excnance anp Revirw—Whiting & Co, Pnblishers, Philadelphia. This Exchange and Review ls a massive publication, devoted to nselul knowledge and general literature. It is a work of much practical abllity, embraciug in its table of coutents treatises of mining, manufactures, patents, trade, commerce, soelal and ccoNnomical science, ete. "Utility, Profit and Progress” is its otto. SILLIaan's JOURNAL OF Aat axn Sctxxck—Now Haven, Conn. We lave reeelved the November number of thisstandard publication. Its table of coutents is varicd anil interesting, embracing a Wide range of topics of interest and importance to the scientific world. This journal is publixied in numbers of 152 pages, every other month, forming two yolumes per annuum of 450 pages cach. Terms—$5 per annum, in advauce. Our New Acate Tyre was purchased of Messrs. Fanlkner £ Son, agentsof James Connor & Sons, New York. We have had the pleasure of donning a “new dress” of thelr type several times dur. Ing the past twelve years. We desire no more Ilberai men lu trade than Messrs. Faulkner & Son, and our readers will ask for no more handsonier type to read than that presented in to-day's issuc. Special Notices. The Publication of Mining Notices in the Misixe & Scienwirie Press ohtains for them a more general eirculation, among parlies directly interested, (inthis city and throughout the mining districts of the coast, than can be sceured through any other medinn. State laws require their publication but once a week, and Scerctaries and Trustees can make a material saving of costs to stockholders by ordering their advertisements inserted iu the jonrnal most preperly entitled to reecive their patrounge—the weekly Minine axn Se1eNTirte Press. Informntion Furnisbed.—Miners, Mechanics and others deslring Inforination upon auy subject relating to inventions and distoveries, or the principles of miniug, mechanisn, chemistry or natural avicnces, by addressing us will recvive answers to their enquirles, either through the coluinns of the Yress—or by private letter, in accordance with the best judgmeut and information we cau obtain. In Inatice to Readers, a limited space only will be allowed for advertising, in the Press. Patrons who find their advertisetents contracted in length, will pleasc bear thisiu mind, and aiso the fact that our advertisng type is small and our columns unusually wide. San Francisco Mechanics’ Institate.—Organized March 29th, 1855. Regular meetings on the first Friday evening of each month. Building of the Association, south side of Calitorila Street, hetween Montgomery and Kearny. Library and Reading Room open from 8a, ™. tol0r. ™. President, Joseru Britrox; Sceretary and Librarian, P. B. Dexter. Mereantiie Library Association.—Rooms Nortlicast Corner of Bush aud Moutgomery Streets. Library open every day throughout the year from 9a. ». to 1dr. M., excepting Sundays and legal holidays. Reading and Chess rooms epen trom 8a.u.to llr. u. President, Jacon Unnenuiu.; Librarian, H. H. Moon. ———— Califorain Stnte Library.—Rooms eorner of J and Second streets, Sacrameuto, Hours from 9 4 ». to 10 p. M., during the session of the Legislature, and from94.u. to 4 PF. x, at other times. Free toall. W. Straton, State Librarian. Germnn Socicty of Natnrai Sclences.—Meetings held every Wednesday evening, at their Rooms 517 Ciay Street. President, Dr. J. N. Ecren; Seeretary, J. A. Baver: Librarian, A. E, Korns. ‘a a Academy of Natnrai Sciences.—Rooms 622, Clay Séreet. Presideat, Learner Raxson; Correspouding Seerctary, W. O. Ayres. San Francisco Stock and Exchonge Bonrda.—k ENLARGEMENT —AND— Important Improvement —OF THE— MINING AND SCIENTIFIC PRESS. Enlarged from Eight to Sixteen Pages nt the Commencement of Volume VII, January Ist, 1864. Two Vouumes (or 416 Paces Eacu) PER Amnow. PUBLISHED EVERY SATURDAY. SUBSCRIPTION TERMS IN ADVANCE: One Volume, six months,. Two Volumes, one year, Five Copies, one year,---The present proprictors of this journal annonnec with confidence their determination to render to the friends of Science, Minlug and Mechanical Industry a newspaper published upon this coast worthy of their patronage at home and their pride abroad. We shall scek favors only through our endeavors to merit them. . The Editorial Depnrtment Will be condneted with ability, in a liberal aud rellable manner sparing uot in expense, veneration for honesty, or respeet for common sense. Competent Corr dl Will he employed to fnrnish us full and rellable information eoneerning newly-discovered mines; and through vigilant efforts we shall secure for our readers the latest intelligence from all import} ant miuing localities. In our list of Occnalonsl Contribntors We have the privilege of numbcring gentlemen ranking among the most talented and expcrirneed writers whe manifest a prominent interest in the progress of Art and Science upon this coast, ineluding the naines of Pror. J. D. Witney, Dr. §. Af. Locan. Dr. J. A. VEATCH, Rey. 0, C. WHEELER, M. Atwoon, J. H. A. B.H. &. Brooks, W. Wanswonts, T. Pricer. Cucreniny, A. M., Pact, Iliastrntive Drawings nnd Engrnvings Supcrior in finish and useful and attractive in character, will‘ be published from time to time, represcutiug the most nnportant new inveutions and improveincuts in tlic art nnd science of Mining and Mecbnnikm Developed upon tbis Coast. Each number of the paper will contain full and correct reports of Sales by the Stock Boards of San Franciseo. Sales by the Stock Board of Virglula City. Sales by the Stock Board of Esmeralda. Sales by all Mining Stock Boards. Reports of Bids and Sales in San Francisco. Reports of Bids and Sales in the :Territory. A Weckly Review of the Stock Markets. A Weekly Review of General Mining Interests. General Summary of California Mining News. General Summary of Mining everywhere. Valuable Information for all Miners. Iudispensahle Knowledge for practical workmen, Vractical Suggestions for intellgeut artizans. Wniuabdic Facts aad Statistics Essential to members of all trades and professions; the best approved methods of mining; the latest discoveries aud inventions in mining operatious; practical, scientific views npon geological and mineralological questions; the proper methods et reduelng ores aud saving the preclous metals. Iu tact every sentence calenlated to lessen ihe number of hard blows usclessly rendered by miners and working men, and add wealth by Intelligeut saviug of material or

labor, will find weleoine space In our columns. The paper will afford many Prnetical Hints With regard to the manner of working and securing mincs, derlved from tbe actual experience of partlesin curown and other eountries. Alsu hints concerning the location and possession of mining grounds; the laws peculiar to differcnt districts and countries; and notices of all important deelsions of the law in mining eases. As a Book of Reference The bound volumes of the Press wlll find no rival In value to the intelligent and Industrious citizens of the Pacitic Coast, who cannot but teel a source of pride In the history of the inventious, discoverics and prosperous developments of the remarkable era througit whieh we are now passing. The Stock Record As presented in our columns will he found correct, distinct and most convenient for preservation and future reference, For Sending Abroad. As a paper for mailing regularly to your friends in the East, or to correspondents clsewhere, none can be seleetetl more appropriate, or better caleniated to dispense reliable information with regard to transpiring events on this coast and the progress of California. Specimen coples will be scut free to those desiring to examine the Paper before snbscribing. Postimasters, Express Agents and Newsdealers, acting as our agents, will receive liberal commissions. Friends pleased with our efforts In the publication of the Press ean render us essential aid hy furnishing correspondence and all important information which may come under their observation, aud by calling the attention of their ncighbors te the commendable tcatures of the paper; the appreciation of which favors will be duly manifested by the constant improvement of our journal. DEWEY & CO., Poblishers. Orricr in Government House, Nos. 56 and 57, corner of Washington and Sansome streets, San Francisco. Brokers' Block, Montgoinery street. President, Secretary, Fnanxuin Lawton. J.B. E. Cavan wer: Snn Francisco Bourd of Brokers. —Rooms 420 Montgom ery Street. President, Saxcer Perpy; Sceretary, M. G. Evxone, i" : Pacific Board of Brokers.—Rooms on the corner of Wash_. ington and Montgomery Streets, San Francisco. President, W. Pr Dexexxa; Secretary, J. H. Gacer. How to make yonr Remittances.—In most of the miting towns, brokers will furnish cheeks on San Frauciseo at par, (or at ayery slight advance) to these who wish to pay us for subscriptions, advertising, mining blanks, cte. When it is more convenlent, money may be remitted by mail at our risk if the parties sending will register their letters. Money sent by mail is seldom lost If properly enelosed. An excellent method Is that of opening the leyers of a ie placing tbe coins between the layers and seallug the edges toyetber. The Old and New Volume. To perfeet the desired improvements In our new series of the Mtnine AnD Scientific Press, it becomes necessary to commence a new volnme with the year, and we are therefore obilged to close up Vol. VII with the present issue, By enlarging the paper, we have 832 pages per annum, Instead of 416, as formerly, and tor convenicnce in blnding we reduce the term of our volnme to six months, the enstomary period for such publications. No. 1 of the Ist voluine ot the Press was issucd by G. H. Winslow & Co., May, 24th 1860. Althongh the individual length of the intervening volumes has becn somewhat irregular, the average period for cach figures uot far from six months, and rating the seven volumes thus proves very nearly the actual age of the paper. Onrreccipts, recently giveu for subseriptlous, have been dated by volumesand Nos. To prevent misapprehension on the part of subscribers, we will state that the ehange of volume alluded to, makes no difference in the time of tho expiration of their snbseriptions. iu future there will be bnt 26 Nos. In each volume. There belng but nine nwnbers issucd in Vol. VII, (instead of 52, as contemplated,) those holding reccipts to any No. beyond No. 9, of Vel. VII, will receive credit on Vols, VIII, 1X, or X, te such date as the No. to which their receipt shows payment would have been Issued if no change had been made. For Instanec, asitbseriber holding a reeelpt glyen Deeember Ist, 1863, running from No. 5of Vol. VII to No. 5 of Vol. VIII, will be duly credited, by the new order of volumes, to No. 12 0f Vol IX, which will be published dnring the last week in November, 186%, at which tjme he will have received 4 Noa. printed in Vol. VII, (frown No. 5 te 9,) tho 26 Nos. contained lu Vol. VIII, and 22 Nos. of Vol. LX—making In all 52 copies. 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