Volume 11 (1865) (424 pages)

422 he Biining and Scientific Press. Zann Stmzs on Laxe Eris—A_ quite siigular, and to the parties owiug the laud, a Wery ubprofitable phenomenon in the shape of huge “land slides,” occurs quite often on the farms running along the Lake Erie shore. be shor: is generally a high bluff, and the jJand is br some distance back uanderluid with a sot of quicksand. The depth of soil covering his quicksand may be twenty or even fifty feet. It does not seem to matter mucli. Some litt: rivalet running over the bluff will first ploug a small gully for itself, and a heavy rain settir in will loosen the earth and cause it to cavet the edge of the bluff. ‘lhe Lake will then vsh away at the foot, and the treacherous quiGand will commence to slide gradnally into ® Lake, carrying with it a tremendous amou of superincumbent eartb. Soona huge brancis made into the farm, which is continuallynlarged hy renewed slidings of the ever-shafti! foundation beneath. Many fine pieces of ld arecut into this way by the acre, and no wéof stopping the “slide” is as yet discovered.)n one occasion the residents near one Ofese openings gathered together aud cast inthe chasm an immense amount of trees, logrush, and such material, hoping to form suclmixed mass of substance thut could not sl out into the lake. They were just resting n their labor and congratulating each other the sucecss of this effort to barricade tbét of more land, when suddenly the whole mof stuff began to move, and in a short time gracefully into and under the water, leavine people to console themselves as best they ld—LErie Dispatch. Hiaatrquayy Missourr.—A little before seven o’clockterday morning, the shock of an carthquaketing for nearly a minute, was felt in this cityd Carondelet and Alton. A good deal of was excited. Persons uot yet up were and by the shock, and houscs exposed vibrato much as to cause the overthrow of flowpots, ete. Cbildreu were much frightenend at Alton the bells of a clock were set iotion. ‘There were three distinct shocks. first being the most serious —tbe others fying in quick succession. What effect miave been produced in the southeastern po; of this State, where such visitations havey quite common, is as yet unknown. ‘Therthquakes at and around New Madrid anatters of history; tbere lakes of water 8tnly became high land, and trees standing ufhigh ground were at once hidden from viewnd tbe wbole surface for a great many milwas at once changed in position and appeice. The effects are visible at this day, sbocks are of frequent occurrence. Aboeven o'clock on Snuday evening a storm olhtning, thunder and some Tain passed over city from the north, and during the night, rfell for some time.—St. Louis Republican ay 30. Aut Quier Sovor rue Poromac.—The New York Times ¢; “'I'be whole South is now profoundly quie There is railroad travel . from Washington touth Carolina. ‘bere is telegraphic communion between Washing. ton and Central Geo,, which will presently be . completed to Montnery and Vicksburg. . ‘The lines of telegrapetween Memphis and New Orleans bave bigpened, and all the old connections will be umed. Steamers traversed all the rivers che South, and preparations are everywhereing made for the resumption of busines Before the close of, Summer the commerend trade of the South i will have a great deveinent. Its prodnets, long held back, will finheir way to the markets of the world, and. activity of its people patel the North will d a most profitable eld.” Easrern Capitan ing Mines or NEvapa County.—The Nevada"anscript of Juue 23d remarks : ‘The moneyed men of 2 Kast are becoming satisfied of the wealth ohis county, and thcir agents are uow here aking investnients. Within the past month sior ciht large sales have been madein this vie.ty, while purchases have also been made in ther parts of the country. Our prospector.are usually poor men, and unless a ledge ifoutl which pays from the surface down the prk bf developing a uiine is slow. The great wntbf the miner . has been capital, and now the itis coming in we inay loook for great progres ithe developnicnt of miueral wealth. Govrrniteyr is preparring \p/ollect much of its postal revenues from dijqueut Vost° : masters. When the rebellion roke ont most of the 9,000 Postmasters in t' rebel States were largely iu arrears for staps and newspaper posture. By an Act paed last winter, the real estate of a Postmasteand bis sceurities may be seized hy attache. Dr. Prerry, an Knglisb physian, claims to have found a very simple mes of arresting The Mechanics’ Institute having determined to hold their Fifth Industrial Fair during the coming season, the Exeeutive Committce would respectfnlly invite all persons desirous ol exhibiting Machines, Manufactures, Agricultural Implements, Horticultural Products, Minerals, Ores, and Works of <Art, to make application immediately, in order that the proper space may be ullotted them. The Exhibition will be open to the public on Thursday, the litb day of August, at 10 o'clock A. M. The general managefnent of the Fair is entrusted to an Executive Committce, consisting of the officers of the Institute. No contracts or agreements will be recognized unless made by the authorized agents of this Cominittce. A competent person will be in attendance at the Pavilion to receive and register all goods designed for exhibition, and will receipt therefor. Contributions of Machinery and other articles that require long time to prepare for exhibition, will be received from tbe 15th of July to the 2d of August. Articles for cxhibition that require large space may be centered on or before the 20th day of July, and space will be allotted to tbe exhibitor on or before the 2d of August. The Picture Galleries will be ready for the reception of Pietures, Kmbroideries, Wax and Fancy Work of all kinds, on the 1st of Angust, when space will be allotted. Tbe Committee will be prepared for the reception of Fruits, Flowers, Agricultural and Horticultnral Productions, and design to have the tables so arranged that the best display possible can be made in this department, and THE FIFTH INDUSTRIAL FAIR OF THE MECHANICS’ INSTITUTE OF SAN FRANCISCO, To be Held in the Mechanics’ Institute Pavilion in August, 1865, every effort will be made and care taken to preserve their freshness, so that exhibitors nay receive full credit for their productions. Those wishing space on these tables sbuuld engage it at an early day. There will be space reserved for additions in this department during the Fair. The several transportation compunies, as on former occasions, have, with commendable liberality, consented to transport articles iutended exclusively for exbibition free of charge, and Messrs. Wells, Fargo & Co., in like manner, will take charge of them. The Committee have the fullest confidence that the coming Fair will not only be the most complete and varied in its character, but will also be more attractive than any previous exhibition of this kind on this coast. No pains or expense will be spared to give the contributors satisfactory opportunities in the spacious pavilion of the Institute for the display of their contributions, and to furnish whatever may be neccssary to make the Fair an institution where those who frequent it may be both pleased and instructed. All articles forwarded should be labeled «For the Industrial Exbibition,” San Francisco. All communications to be addressed to C.S. Hieerns, Corresponding Secretary. EXKOUTIVE COMMITTEE. Crartrs M. Pivum, President. Jostan Movutrton, D. A. Macnonanp, Jamrs EK. Dane, C.§S. Hiceins, A. A, Snyner, Davip Dwyrr, W. W. Hanscom, H. K. Cummiyos, Enwarn Nunan, J. W. Reay. P. B. Dexter, Secretary. San Francisco Jobbing Prices Ourrent, -.12 50 @14 50 Flour, extra, @ bbl. -10 00 @12 50 Do Superfine. Coru Meal, @ 100 ff 3 50 @ 4 00 Wheat, @ 100 tb. 200 @ 4 00 Unts, eboice, 100 th. . 150 @1 75 Birley, 2 001. +125 @175 Beans, @ lb. A 3 400 Potntoes. 2 3 400 Hay, @ton,. -10 00 @15 00 Live Uak Wool, 7 cord. . § 00 @10 00 Deef, on foot, @ lb : §@ 10 Beef, extra, dress: 16@_ 2234 Sheep, on foot,. 1 00@ 2 00 Hogs, on fot, Bib. &§@ 12 Hogs, dressed, A Th.. 12z2@ 15 Grocerics, Etc. Sogar, crushed, @ib + 6@ 16 Do China.. 1244 13 Cuifee, Costa Rica, 22 @ 23 Dol Ridvase.« 22 @ Tea, Japun, @ tb. 85 @ 95 Do Green,. .W@ 90 Hawaiian Rice, @ fb @ 1232 China do. . » We LR Conl Oil, B yal. (106 Candles, @ Ib. . 0@ 2 Ranch Butter, B tb 40@ 50 Istbmus do , 338 @ & Cheese, Californ 2@ 2 Kegs, B tloz. 45 @ 50 Lard, ® Ib 23@ 2 Ham and Bacon, @ tb. 23 @ 25 Shoulders.. Sea b@ 18 San Francisco Retail Prices Current. Butter, California fresh @ {b.. = 50@ 60 do pickled @ f : 40@) 50 do QOregon.. . 35a «40 do New York, @ 1b & fia 45 Cheese, @ Ih ¥ 20@ 25 Honey, % I 40@ 50 Eggs, @ doz. AO 55 Lard, # tb 2@ Hams anu Bacon, % th . 20@ 25 Crinberries, B gal. 6 75@ Potatoes, sweel, A th. 2 6@ 8 do Trish, @ th. 5@ 6 Tomatocs, @ lb. o 15@ 2 Onions, @ tb. 6 6@ 8 Apples, No.1, @ tb. a s@ 10 Pears, tabie @ Ib. a 6@ 10 Plums, dried, @ Ib. wW@ 15 Peaches. dried, 8 th 9 1lo@ 15 Grapes, Foreign, @ Ib. 25@ 60 Oranges, ® 100. + 2 50@ 3 00 Lemons, # 100. . § 00@ 6 00 Chickens, apivce » 100@ 1 2% Tarkeys, @ th. 3712@ Wild Ducks, #8 doz . 400@ 6 00 Oysters, @ 100. 1 60@ 1 25 Fish, Fresh, @ tb. teas vy eee 5@ 2 NOTICE. Tho co-partnersbip heretofore existing between John Youngberg, Stephen H. Covert and Willlam B. Gleason, 1s hereby dissolved by reason of the sald Gleason and Cevert the hiccough. It is suflicient» squeeze the wrist, preferably that of the rig, hand, witha piece of string, or with the ve-finger and thuinb of the other hund. . San Fraucisco, May 15th, 1865. having left for the East. Thisis to notlfy all personsthat I shall pay no debts contracted by the said parties from and after this date. JOHN YOUNGBERG. 20v10-Im Our Patent Agency. The Parent Acency of tho Mining ann Setmmxtiric Press has been signalized with remarkable success during the past two years. The importance tothe inventive genins of ttiis coast of a thorough and rellable ageney for the solicitation of Letters Patent from the United States and foreign Governments cannot he over-rated, and the Proprictors of the Press, feeling tho responsibility whiel rests npon them, and the reward which must follow the faithful performance of thelr trusts, will take care toafford inventors every advantage to be secured to them through a competent and responslble ageney upon thls coast, A CARD. ih R. H. 8. JACOBS, formerly of this Stato and Oregon, al adopts this method of calling the allention of his old triends and customers to the fact that he hus established himself permanently in the clty of New York, having, since his residence In Cahtornia, perteeted and sceured by letters patent his cclebrated WHEEL-MAKINO MACHINERY, which not ouly malerially reduces lie cost of munnfacture, but makes a much mero durable and finished wheel than by the old method. These tucts are slmply attested by the large and BOSSI: aun for Wheels made by this inachinery. as well as the numerous testlmonials_ furnished by partics who have pureed and ie3sted them. Having made large contricts for timber, sciecled expressly for this purpose by a gentleman who has had mu expericnee of upwards of thirty-five years, und whose entire attemion is devoted to the scleetion of stock connected with this braneh of industry, and having had myself an expericuce of eleven ycars in manufacturing in California and Oregon, and being personally acquainted with Ihe sizes, stiles, inaterint and wants of these Stales, I tecl the most eutire col. fldlcuee in belng able to supply the trado with a betier and cheaper article than can be liad trom any other source and in whatever quantity muy be desired, having on hand at present one of the largest_and best assurted stucks of Oninibns, ‘Truck, Cart and Light Wagon Wheels, of all sizes, tugether wiih a varled assortment of Hubs, Spokes, Felloes, Ben] Rims, Shatts, Poles, etc., to be found in the conntry—all made tuder my own supervision and of the very best materin] and workmanship. All deseriptions of well-scasoucd Timber kept constully on hand and supplied In any quantity. Orders tor material of all and cvery kind pertaining to Wayen munufaeturo will be filled promptly for cash on delivery. Address, THE JACOBS PATENT WIEEL-DRESSING MACIINE AND WULEL COMPANY, 99 Wall sIrect and 145 and 147 Bank slreét, New York. . N.B.—Those desiring peeullarlty of style In Hubs, Felloes, Spokes, etc., can bo necommodated, and will receive our careful atlention by sending samples of the same. [20.10 NOTICE TO MINERS. THE UNDERSIGNED WILL SELL MINING STOCK InIncorporated Compantes and Unineorporated Mines, in San Francisco District and in El Dorado District, Arlzona Yerritory. Itis contldently asserted and believed by most practien!] miners that Arizona isthe richest mining country In the world. Recent developments of these mines are now attracting the attenlion of capitalists, who have alTeady erected several mills, and more are golng there soon. 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422 he Biining and Scientific Press. Zann Stmzs on Laxe Eris—A_ quite siigular, and to the parties owiug the laud, a Wery ubprofitable phenomenon in the shape of huge “land slides,” occurs quite often on the farms running along the Lake Erie shore. be shor: is generally a high bluff, and the jJand is br some distance back uanderluid with a sot of quicksand. The depth of soil covering his quicksand may be twenty or even fifty feet. It does not seem to matter mucli. Some litt: rivalet running over the bluff will first ploug a small gully for itself, and a heavy rain settir in will loosen the earth and cause it to cavet the edge of the bluff. ‘lhe Lake will then vsh away at the foot, and the treacherous quiGand will commence to slide gradnally into ® Lake, carrying with it a tremendous amou of superincumbent eartb. Soona huge brancis made into the farm, which is continuallynlarged hy renewed slidings of the ever-shafti! foundation beneath. Many fine pieces of ld arecut into this way by the acre, and no wéof stopping the “slide” is as yet discovered.)n one occasion the residents near one Ofese openings gathered together aud cast inthe chasm an immense amount of trees, logrush, and such material, hoping to form suclmixed mass of substance thut could not sl out into the lake. They were just resting n their labor and congratulating each other the sucecss of this effort to barricade tbét of more land, when suddenly the whole mof stuff began to move, and in a short time gracefully into and under the water, leavine people to console themselves as best they ld—LErie Dispatch. Hiaatrquayy Missourr.—A little before seven o’clockterday morning, the shock of an carthquaketing for nearly a minute, was felt in this cityd Carondelet and Alton. A good deal of was excited. Persons uot yet up were and by the shock, and houscs exposed vibrato much as to cause the overthrow of flowpots, ete. Cbildreu were much frightenend at Alton the bells of a clock were set iotion. ‘There were three distinct shocks. first being the most serious —tbe others fying in quick succession. What effect miave been produced in the southeastern po; of this State, where such visitations havey quite common, is as yet unknown. ‘Therthquakes at and around New Madrid anatters of history; tbere lakes of water 8tnly became high land, and trees standing ufhigh ground were at once hidden from viewnd tbe wbole surface for a great many milwas at once changed in position and appeice. The effects are visible at this day, sbocks are of frequent occurrence. Aboeven o'clock on Snuday evening a storm olhtning, thunder and some Tain passed over city from the north, and during the night, rfell for some time.—St. Louis Republican ay 30. Aut Quier Sovor rue Poromac.—The New York Times ¢; “'I'be whole South is now profoundly quie There is railroad travel . from Washington touth Carolina. ‘bere is telegraphic communion between Washing. ton and Central Geo,, which will presently be . completed to Montnery and Vicksburg. . ‘The lines of telegrapetween Memphis and New Orleans bave bigpened, and all the old connections will be umed. Steamers traversed all the rivers che South, and preparations are everywhereing made for the resumption of busines Before the close of, Summer the commerend trade of the South i will have a great deveinent. Its prodnets, long held back, will finheir way to the markets of the world, and. activity of its people patel the North will d a most profitable eld.” Easrern Capitan ing Mines or NEvapa County.—The Nevada"anscript of Juue 23d remarks : ‘The moneyed men of 2 Kast are becoming satisfied of the wealth ohis county, and thcir agents are uow here aking investnients. Within the past month sior ciht large sales have been madein this vie.ty, while purchases have also been made in ther parts of the country. Our prospector.are usually poor men, and unless a ledge ifoutl which pays from the surface down the prk bf developing a uiine is slow. The great wntbf the miner . has been capital, and now the itis coming in we inay loook for great progres ithe developnicnt of miueral wealth. Govrrniteyr is preparring \p/ollect much of its postal revenues from dijqueut Vost° : masters. When the rebellion roke ont most of the 9,000 Postmasters in t' rebel States were largely iu arrears for staps and newspaper posture. By an Act paed last winter, the real estate of a Postmasteand bis sceurities may be seized hy attache. Dr. Prerry, an Knglisb physian, claims to have found a very simple mes of arresting The Mechanics’ Institute having determined to hold their Fifth Industrial Fair during the coming season, the Exeeutive Committce would respectfnlly invite all persons desirous ol exhibiting Machines, Manufactures, Agricultural Implements, Horticultural Products, Minerals, Ores, and Works of <Art, to make application immediately, in order that the proper space may be ullotted them. The Exhibition will be open to the public on Thursday, the litb day of August, at 10 o'clock A. M. The general managefnent of the Fair is entrusted to an Executive Committce, consisting of the officers of the Institute. No contracts or agreements will be recognized unless made by the authorized agents of this Cominittce. A competent person will be in attendance at the Pavilion to receive and register all goods designed for exhibition, and will receipt therefor. Contributions of Machinery and other articles that require long time to prepare for exhibition, will be received from tbe 15th of July to the 2d of August. Articles for cxhibition that require large space may be centered on or before the 20th day of July, and space will be allotted to tbe exhibitor on or before the 2d of August. The Picture Galleries will be ready for the reception of Pietures, Kmbroideries, Wax and Fancy Work of all kinds, on the 1st of Angust, when space will be allotted. Tbe Committee will be prepared for the reception of Fruits, Flowers, Agricultural and Horticultnral Productions, and design to have the tables so arranged that the best display possible can be made in this department, and THE FIFTH INDUSTRIAL FAIR OF THE MECHANICS’ INSTITUTE OF SAN FRANCISCO, To be Held in the Mechanics’ Institute Pavilion in August, 1865, every effort will be made and care taken to preserve their freshness, so that exhibitors nay receive full credit for their productions. Those wishing space on these tables sbuuld engage it at an early day. There will be space reserved for additions in this department during the Fair. The several transportation compunies, as on former occasions, have, with commendable liberality, consented to transport articles iutended exclusively for exbibition free of charge, and Messrs. Wells, Fargo & Co., in like manner, will take charge of them. The Committee have the fullest confidence that the coming Fair will not only be the most complete and varied in its character, but will also be more attractive than any previous exhibition of this kind on this coast. No pains or expense will be spared to give the contributors satisfactory opportunities in the spacious pavilion of the Institute for the display of their contributions, and to furnish whatever may be neccssary to make the Fair an institution where those who frequent it may be both pleased and instructed. All articles forwarded should be labeled «For the Industrial Exbibition,” San Francisco. All communications to be addressed to C.S. Hieerns, Corresponding Secretary. EXKOUTIVE COMMITTEE. Crartrs M. Pivum, President. Jostan Movutrton, D. A. Macnonanp, Jamrs EK. Dane, C.§S. Hiceins, A. A, Snyner, Davip Dwyrr, W. W. Hanscom, H. K. Cummiyos, Enwarn Nunan, J. W. Reay. P. B. Dexter, Secretary. San Francisco Jobbing Prices Ourrent, -.12 50 @14 50 Flour, extra, @ bbl. -10 00 @12 50 Do Superfine.. Coru Meal, @ 100 ff 3 50 @ 4 00 Wheat, @ 100 tb.. 200 @ 4 00 Unts, eboice, 100 th. . 150 @1 75 Birley, 2 001. +125 @175 Beans, @ lb. A 3 400 Potntoes.. 2 3 400 Hay, @ton,. -10 00 @15 00 Live Uak Wool, 7 cord. . § 00 @10 00 Deef, on foot, @ lb : §@ 10 Beef, extra, dress: 16@_ 2234 Sheep, on foot,.. 1 00@ 2 00 Hogs, on fot, Bib. &§@ 12 Hogs, dressed, A Th.... 12z2@ 15 Grocerics, Etc. Sogar, crushed, @ib + 6@ 16 Do China.... 1244 13 Cuifee, Costa Rica, 22 @ 23 Dol Ridvase.« 22 @ Tea, Japun, @ tb. 85 @ 95 Do Green,. .W@ 90 Hawaiian Rice, @ fb @ 1232 China do. . » We LR Conl Oil, B yal. (106 Candles, @ Ib. . 0@ 2 Ranch Butter, B tb 40@ 50 Istbmus do , 338 @ & Cheese, Californ 2@ 2 Kegs, B tloz. 45 @ 50 Lard, ® Ib 23@ 2 Ham and Bacon, @ tb. 23 @ 25 Shoulders.... Sea b@ 18 San Francisco Retail Prices Current.

Butter, California fresh @ {b... = 50@ 60 do pickled @ f : 40@) 50 do QOregon... . 35a «40 do New York, @ 1b & fia 45 Cheese, @ Ih ¥ 20@ 25 Honey, % I 40@ 50 Eggs, @ doz. AO 55 Lard, # tb 2@ Hams anu Bacon, % th . 20@ 25 Crinberries, B gal.. 6 75@ Potatoes, sweel, A th. 2 6@ 8 do Trish, @ th. 5@ 6 Tomatocs, @ lb. o 15@ 2 Onions, @ tb.. 6 6@ 8 Apples, No.1, @ tb. a s@ 10 Pears, tabie @ Ib.. a 6@ 10 Plums, dried, @ Ib.. wW@ 15 Peaches. dried, 8 th 9 1lo@ 15 Grapes, Foreign, @ Ib. 25@ 60 Oranges, ® 100.. + 2 50@ 3 00 Lemons, # 100. . § 00@ 6 00 Chickens, apivce » 100@ 1 2% Tarkeys, @ th. 3712@ Wild Ducks, #8 doz . 400@ 6 00 Oysters, @ 100.. 1 60@ 1 25 Fish, Fresh, @ tb. teas vy eee 5@ 2 NOTICE. Tho co-partnersbip heretofore existing between John Youngberg, Stephen H. Covert and Willlam B. Gleason, 1s hereby dissolved by reason of the sald Gleason and Cevert the hiccough. It is suflicient» squeeze the wrist, preferably that of the rig, hand, witha piece of string, or with the ve-finger and thuinb of the other hund. . San Fraucisco, May 15th, 1865. having left for the East. Thisis to notlfy all personsthat I shall pay no debts contracted by the said parties from and after this date. JOHN YOUNGBERG. 20v10-Im Our Patent Agency. The Parent Acency of tho Mining ann Setmmxtiric Press has been signalized with remarkable success during the past two years. The importance tothe inventive genins of ttiis coast of a thorough and rellable ageney for the solicitation of Letters Patent from the United States and foreign Governments cannot he over-rated, and the Proprictors of the Press, feeling tho responsibility whiel rests npon them, and the reward which must follow the faithful performance of thelr trusts, will take care toafford inventors every advantage to be secured to them through a competent and responslble ageney upon thls coast, A CARD. ih R. H. 8. JACOBS, formerly of this Stato and Oregon, al adopts this method of calling the allention of his old triends and customers to the fact that he hus established himself permanently in the clty of New York, having, since his residence In Cahtornia, perteeted and sceured by letters patent his cclebrated WHEEL-MAKINO MACHINERY, which not ouly malerially reduces lie cost of munnfacture, but makes a much mero durable and finished wheel than by the old method. These tucts are slmply attested by the large and BOSSI: aun for Wheels made by this inachinery. as well as the numerous testlmonials_ furnished by partics who have pureed and ie3sted them. Having made large contricts for timber, sciecled expressly for this purpose by a gentleman who has had mu expericnee of upwards of thirty-five years, und whose entire attemion is devoted to the scleetion of stock connected with this braneh of industry, and having had myself an expericuce of eleven ycars in manufacturing in California and Oregon, and being personally acquainted with Ihe sizes, stiles, inaterint and wants of these Stales, I tecl the most eutire col. fldlcuee in belng able to supply the trado with a betier and cheaper article than can be liad trom any other source and in whatever quantity muy be desired, having on hand at present one of the largest_and best assurted stucks of Oninibns, ‘Truck, Cart and Light Wagon Wheels, of all sizes, tugether wiih a varled assortment of Hubs, Spokes, Felloes, Ben] Rims, Shatts, Poles, etc., to be found in the conntry—all made tuder my own supervision and of the very best materin] and workmanship. 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