Volume 11 (1865) (424 pages)

i = Ehe Mining and Scientific Press. (Prom tho Datcr Fais Press, Wednesday, August 16.) Paciric Sraaw Works.—Whorever a bevy of ladies is nsseinbled together, mnnifesting an interest in any work of the mechanic arts, one may rest assured thet something is there . worthy tobe seeu. So it iy nightly at the . Pavilion of tho Fair. Between two of the . doors leading into the picture galleries, is the department of the Paciric Srraw Works, whose pluee ol business is at 603 Market, strect, \ oppysite tho mouth of Moutzomery. A couplo of geutlemen ure in atteudunce with one of the dies of the establishment, to illustrato the munier in whieh the jaunty hutS worn by the protty girls, are stamped into shape. ‘I'he opsration is simple, but tu tho ladies highly in. teresting ; end, indvel, somewhut marvellous _ even to the geutlemen, whose attention nppears to be fully as mmneh absorbed in the study of its manipnlations. a. small piece of foundation muslin is taken, after having been saturated with wuter, spread oxer ono of the iron models or dies, and stamped into a fushionablo shape in a moment of time. The die being hollow, bas a strong flood of gas-flame poured upon its under side, which dries the muslin, so that when it is taken off, it is patterned and ready for trimming. Tho proprietors of tho * Pacirre Sraaw Works manufacture every article conoected with their establishment, aod shape their models to suit. the prevailing fashions of bonnets and hats, whatever those fashious may ehanee to be. They commenced business in this eity in July, 1862, with some misgivings as to the sueeess with which it wonld weet ; but the demand for all work in their line becams so great, and has ever since increased at so rapid a rate, that ths works have become @ permanency and a necessity to the femsle portion of comumnity. Besides manufacturing, they bleach, color and finish straw aud felt hats aud bonnets, and keep eonstantly ou hand an extensive supply of frames, like tbose we witness shaping iu the Pavilion. Sneh au institution is not only a novelty io a Fair, but a souree of pride aud indispensuble utility to the entire eity. Unnaxyerty Boys.—The bad boys were ont in force last uigbt at tho Pavilion, and took very little pains to conceal their rudeness. They formed into bands, md passing through the ayenues, robbed the different tables of the eards aad cireulars of advertisements which they eontained, and used them for mischievous purposes. ‘The cards they “shied” at each other, and at the fuces of visitors; many of whom were struck, and if not wonnded, at least very mneh annoyed. The attention of tho Directors are called to this nuisance. Boys who praetice such rude and unmannerly behavior, shonld either be aceompanied by their parents or gnardians, exeluded altogether from the Fuir, or watelicd, and their vicious conduct restrained, or they will drive off visitors, many of whom were last evening very mueh disgnsted beeause tbe juvenile scaimps were uot checked in their ruffianly proceedings. Tne Fovunxratn.—Running water has ever been a symbol to enrich poetry. ‘The mind associates it with green fields, fragrant flowers, shady aleoves, and all that kind of things. It isat least the antithesis of aridity. For this reason, we presume it is, that so many persous prefer to oecupy the seats under President Lincoln’s statue. There is a cooling iufluence about the sparkling showers that fall from the jets, and a music in their splashings tbat arrests the ear of the promenaders, and causes them to linger, aud gaze, and beeome lost in a reflective train of thoughts. Awnatysis or DPerrotrum From Marroir Vattey.—The following ig the analysis made by Professor Rowlandson of samples of petroleuin obtained by the Allen and Sutter eompany, 145 feet in depth, alluded to in our last weekly number. Good Burning Ojl. cesses serees Amber Colored light Machine Gil Dark Colored Machine Oil.. Loss and ROsiduo.seesseeeseereee --77 B cent 5 @ cent . 4 Boent . 14 6 cent 100 The burning oil was of a character equal to the best imported, lasting as long aud of equal photometric power. . A Larce Avpi tors to the Fair last night exceeled Inrgely that of any proviou3 evening. The young ladies with pretty frees aml kiss-1e-if-you-dauro hats, nre beginning to discover that it is a delightIul place of promenado—to see nud he seon; the middle-aged, to be amused nn] instructed ; the old to uote the mnny improvements in the arts und mechunies made in the last hulf century ; and tho juvenih:s to romp. and indulge their propensity for innoeent mischief. Every ons must bo inore or less profited. Sometimes, to be sure, n fellow runs plump uguinst a ereditor; but n little adroitness is sure to serve his turn. People don't xo to sucb places to be duaned, and won't submit to it; that’s more of it. Denays are Daxcrrovs.—A_ well-known merchant of this city was solicited by an agent to have his tife iusnred, and at onee admitted the policy of doing-so, and made a promiss to do so on his return from Oregon ; but, alas! lo deferred it too long, for he was on board the Brother Jonathan and met a watery grave. Vrofit by this sad warning, and insuro your life. The advertisement of the North Anieriea Insnrsnce Company may be found in another eolumu. Mr. Eaton, who has charge of the bnsiness on this coast, will be glad to see you. Give him a call. GoLp Fisn.—The foantain has recsived the addition of soveral gold fish. ‘lbey are*not so mach of a novelty as formerly, on account of ths vast number in ths market. A few fish of species indigenons to our own waters, and larger in size, would increase the intcrest attaehing to the fonntain. Tuose who wish to inspect the different articles on exhibition at ths Fair, with a view to arrive at their intrinsic merits, should visit tbs Pavilion ia tbe daytime, when the crowd is not so great. Turar was another immenss rush of visitors to the Fair last night ; a larger multitude of people, we think, than hus been preseut on any previous night. [From the Dainty Fata Press, Thursday, Angust 17.) Reoreca, rue Ciper Tarster—The 24th ehapter of Genesis relates that Abraham, the patriarch, was mueh disturbed for fear, after his death, his son Isaac should ehoose a bride from among the Canaanites, where he then dwelt. Ie was very partieular, therefore, in giving instruetions to his chief servant to visit his owo tribe, and to direet bow, when with it, he shonld deport himself in seleetiog that valuable piece of “ furniture” for the young rogue. Ip obedience to the oath, the servant took ten eaincls and proceeded to Nahor, in Mesopo tamia. He stopped outside the walls of the eity, on the evening of his arrival, near a well of water. It was there Rebecea, the daughter of Bethuel, son of Mileah, the wife of Nahor, Abrabam’s brother, came to fill her jars, as was the enstom of the period, before jaunty hats and erinoline skirts were in fashiou. She was “ very fair,” and uot at all proud ; for she earried her water jar on her head. After she had filled it, 4nd was about to depart, the wary old fox who was aeting as Abraham’s eimissary, haying au eye to the damsel’s charms, accosted her, and solicited a drink. Like a good girl, Rebeeca let her jar down on her hand, and gave him as much of the aqueous element as his thirst demanded. Her kindness did not end here. She even volunteered to water the camels, and did water them—out of a trough. For tbese kind offices so geoerously bestowed, the servaut was not ungrateful, Ile preseuted Rebecca with a golden ear-ring, half a shekel in weight (equal to four gerah, or twelve aad a half cents, in coin; geaerous messeager!) aud two bracelets, worth ten shekels ia gold, or aboat a dollar aad eighty cents in greenbaeks After tbus dipping into his treasury, tbe servant volunteered, with his suite, to lodge with Rebecea’s father. They were kindly reeeived and hospitably entertained. The servant told his story—in Abrabam’s name—got consent of ‘Rebecen’s parents that she should become a spouse to Isaae, and then beeame really prodigal in the distribution of his presents. (In the meantime be had probably had his “ tod.”) The upshot of tbe whole matter was, that he + oe exck.—Tho number of visi. carried Rebeeca off to his youug master ; who, happening at eventide to be loitering near the woll Lahai-roi, in contemplative mood, lifted up his eyes, aml seeing Rebecca’s retinuo exelaimed, “ the camels are coming /? (‘This wns the snygestive origia of the celebrnted song of thut title, hy Bobby Burns—perhnps !) Well, to illustrate: Ret.ecen, of the New _ Engtand Kitelien, who is “ exeeeding fair to look upon,” and Betty, her nssistant tapster, “Justrious among the danghtors of beauty,” preside over the eider departinent, where pies und apples are ulso dispensed. ‘I'hey are symbols of the eharacters in the pleasant seriptnrs story we have been relating. Let them bo well patronized; and although or Rebecca has ulready found her Isaac, the liquid she offers is a beverage nutritious in quality, delicious in favor, aud by uo means inebriating in its effects. Visitors! yon who eompassionato those who “go down to the sea in ships,’ and return invalids unable to perform manual labor, think of Rebecea at the Fair, nnd drop a quarter into her hand—for the beuefit of the “true Yankee sailor.” Tur Far Boy.Have you seen “Jonathan,” the Fat Boy of ths New England Kitchen? lis is not, liko old Wardell’s Fat Boy, a sleeper; but rather liks Billy Bireh’s ghost, a “sprightly and healthy goblin ;” fall of merriment; prolific in anties ; a very Puek in girdling the ‘strained vent of the imagination.” You must sce this indigenous specimen of a clown, lis lacks only the cap and bells to be perfect in his vocation. His great forte is in the Jocko line; animated pantomine; expressive gyration; silent contortion. By alt means see Jonathan, and thereby acquire a “memory” to be presented and reproduced whenever and wherever New England Kitcheus ate the order ! Zexn, A Cuaracter.—Dogbery says, that to he a well-favored mau is the gift of Fortune; but that “readiu’ aud writin’ eomes by nature.” Now, Zeke, the clown, in the New Kingland Kitchen, is a well-favored man. He is also a geuius. No trumpeter of the “ Invincible Dragoons” ever sounded a blast with a better echo. The reaowned Anthony Van Corlear is eclipsed by Zeke. Hven Rhoderick Dbu, of whoin it was said ‘Ono blast from ent his buglo horn Was worth a thousand meu,” beeomes a seeond-rate personage when ecompared to the fuuny Zeke. Hs isso fresb, so bewitching, so irresistible! ‘The little boys appreeiate you ; the ladies admire you; the geutlemen all say, “Bully for Zeke!” We say, “ Go it, Zeke !” A Cuxrosity.—A fragment of the original Plymouth roek is on exhibitioa in the New Eugland Kitchen, contributed by Mr. Is. 1. Barra. ‘The historic interest attaching to sueh a relic makes it indeed an objeet to be seen by tbe savant aud aatiquarian. A “Drown Kasr” Parry.—< party of eight eouples, all origiual, dyed-in-the-wool Yankees, sat down in rows, the other evening, to supper in the New England Kitchen. The.way the pork and beans were demolished was a ~ eautiou” to Moses! And as for pumpkin pies and apple “‘sass;’ Doreas, Jerusha, Jeminia and Abigail found* their powers eompletcly overtasked in carrying in sueh kinds of “fodder.” If the funds of the Seaman’s Aid Soeiety were not particularly benefited on aecount of the weighty eargoes taken on board; there were some repleted stomachs in the party, and no mistake ! Srormine rae Kircuen.—If the patronage of the New Eugland Kitcbea continues to inerease as it has done in the last three nights, Annt Susan will be compelled to enlarge. The rush wis so great last evening, that every available nook of standing room was oeeupied. As fast as people retired, their places were becupied by others squeezing in. ‘here was an old-fasbioned “sbindy”—or as modern innovation has vulgarized it, “shin-dig.” Zeke, Jonathan, Reaben, Softhead, Betty, Doreas, and dthers of the chosen brother and sisterbood,' “ soiled in steep,” on the occasion. j mm? 1852. Thirteenth Year of Publication, THE GOLDEN ERA. Founded in 1532. The oldest Weekly Paper in the State, permanently oslubiished, aud more whlely cireulated at home aud abroad Than auy other on thy lacific Coust. In Cahforuta, tho AUuutle States, aud thronghont the entire field of its preat mal ravidly increasing cireulation, THe Gornen Era is witversally regarded aga Literary aud Family Journal of nu. equalled excellence. Among Is coulributors are all 1h best writers on this sldv of tho Coutinen. , and corre spond. cnis of distingulshed ability in Nuw York, Paris aud Luudon. Liberal Terms to Clubs. 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i = Ehe Mining and Scientific Press. (Prom tho Datcr Fais Press, Wednesday, August 16.) Paciric Sraaw Works.—Whorever a bevy of ladies is nsseinbled together, mnnifesting an interest in any work of the mechanic arts, one may rest assured thet something is there . worthy tobe seeu. So it iy nightly at the . Pavilion of tho Fair. Between two of the . doors leading into the picture galleries, is the department of the Paciric Srraw Works, whose pluee ol business is at 603 Market, strect, \ oppysite tho mouth of Moutzomery. A couplo of geutlemen ure in atteudunce with one of the dies of the establishment, to illustrato the munier in whieh the jaunty hutS worn by the protty girls, are stamped into shape. ‘I'he opsration is simple, but tu tho ladies highly in. teresting ; end, indvel, somewhut marvellous _ even to the geutlemen, whose attention nppears to be fully as mmneh absorbed in the study of its manipnlations. a. small piece of foundation muslin is taken, after having been saturated with wuter, spread oxer ono of the iron models or dies, and stamped into a fushionablo shape in a moment of time. The die being hollow, bas a strong flood of gas-flame poured upon its under side, which dries the muslin, so that when it is taken off, it is patterned and ready for trimming. Tho proprietors of tho * Pacirre Sraaw Works manufacture every article conoected with their establishment, aod shape their models to suit. the prevailing fashions of bonnets and hats, whatever those fashious may ehanee to be. They commenced business in this eity in July, 1862, with some misgivings as to the sueeess with which it wonld weet ; but the demand for all work in their line becams so great, and has ever since increased at so rapid a rate, that ths works have become @ permanency and a necessity to the femsle portion of comumnity. Besides manufacturing, they bleach, color and finish straw aud felt hats aud bonnets, and keep eonstantly ou hand an extensive supply of frames, like tbose we witness shaping iu the Pavilion. Sneh au institution is not only a novelty io a Fair, but a souree of pride aud indispensuble utility to the entire eity. Unnaxyerty Boys.—The bad boys were ont in force last uigbt at tho Pavilion, and took very little pains to conceal their rudeness. They formed into bands, md passing through the ayenues, robbed the different tables of the eards aad cireulars of advertisements which they eontained, and used them for mischievous purposes. ‘The cards they “shied” at each other, and at the fuces of visitors; many of whom were struck, and if not wonnded, at least very mneh annoyed. The attention of tho Directors are called to this nuisance. Boys who praetice such rude and unmannerly behavior, shonld either be aceompanied by their parents or gnardians, exeluded altogether from the Fuir, or watelicd, and their vicious conduct restrained, or they will drive off visitors, many of whom were last evening very mueh disgnsted beeause tbe juvenile scaimps were uot checked in their ruffianly proceedings. Tne Fovunxratn.—Running water has ever been a symbol to enrich poetry. ‘The mind associates it with green fields, fragrant flowers, shady aleoves, and all that kind of things. It isat least the antithesis of aridity. For this reason, we presume it is, that so many persous prefer to oecupy the seats under President Lincoln’s statue. There is a cooling iufluence about the sparkling showers that fall from the jets, and a music in their splashings tbat arrests the ear of the promenaders, and causes them to linger, aud gaze, and beeome lost in a reflective train of thoughts. Awnatysis or DPerrotrum From Marroir Vattey.—The following ig the analysis made by Professor Rowlandson of samples of petroleuin obtained by the Allen and Sutter eompany, 145 feet in depth, alluded to in our last weekly number. Good Burning Ojl.. cesses serees Amber Colored light Machine Gil Dark Colored Machine Oil... Loss and ROsiduo..seesseeeseereee --77 B cent 5 @ cent . 4 Boent . 14 6 cent 100 The burning oil was of a character equal to the best imported, lasting as long aud of equal photometric power. . A Larce Avpi tors to the Fair last night exceeled Inrgely that of any proviou3 evening. The young ladies with pretty frees aml kiss-1e-if-you-dauro hats, nre beginning to discover that it is a delightIul place of promenado—to see nud he seon; the middle-aged, to be amused nn] instructed ; the old to uote the mnny improvements in the arts und mechunies made in the last hulf century ; and tho juvenih:s to romp. and indulge their propensity for innoeent mischief. Every ons must bo inore or less profited. Sometimes, to be sure, n fellow runs plump uguinst a ereditor; but n little adroitness is sure to serve his turn. People don't xo to sucb places to be duaned, and won't submit to it; that’s more of it. Denays are Daxcrrovs.—A_ well-known merchant of this city was solicited by an agent to have his tife iusnred, and at onee admitted the policy of doing-so, and made a promiss to do so on his return from Oregon ; but, alas! lo deferred it too long, for he was on board the Brother Jonathan and met a watery grave. Vrofit by this sad warning, and insuro your life. The advertisement of the North Anieriea Insnrsnce Company may be found in another eolumu. Mr. Eaton, who has charge of the bnsiness on this coast, will be glad to see you. Give him a call. GoLp Fisn.—The foantain has recsived the addition of soveral gold fish. ‘lbey are*not so mach of a novelty as formerly, on account of ths vast number in ths market. A few fish of species indigenons to our own waters, and larger in size, would increase the intcrest attaehing to the fonntain. Tuose who wish to inspect the different articles on exhibition at ths Fair, with a view to arrive at their intrinsic merits, should visit tbs Pavilion ia tbe daytime, when the crowd is not so great. Turar was another immenss rush of visitors to the Fair last night ; a larger multitude of people, we think, than hus been preseut on any previous night. [From the Dainty Fata Press, Thursday, Angust 17.) Reoreca, rue Ciper Tarster—The 24th ehapter of Genesis relates that Abraham, the patriarch, was mueh disturbed for fear, after his death, his son Isaac should ehoose a bride from among the Canaanites, where he then dwelt. Ie was very partieular, therefore, in giving instruetions to his chief servant to visit his owo tribe, and to direet bow, when with it, he shonld deport himself in seleetiog that valuable piece of “ furniture” for the young rogue. Ip obedience to the oath, the servant took ten eaincls and proceeded to Nahor, in Mesopo tamia. He stopped outside the walls of the eity, on the evening of his arrival, near a well of water. It was there Rebecea, the daughter of Bethuel, son of Mileah, the wife of Nahor, Abrabam’s brother, came to fill her jars, as was the enstom of the period, before jaunty hats and erinoline skirts were in fashiou. She was “ very fair,” and uot at all proud ; for she earried her water jar on her head. After she had filled it, 4nd was about to depart, the wary old fox who was aeting as Abraham’s eimissary, haying au eye to the damsel’s charms, accosted her, and solicited a drink. Like a good girl, Rebeeca let her jar down on her hand, and gave him as much of the aqueous element as his thirst demanded. Her kindness did not end here. She even volunteered to water the camels, and did water them—out of a trough. For tbese kind offices so geoerously bestowed, the servaut was not ungrateful, Ile preseuted Rebecca with a golden ear-ring, half a shekel in weight (equal to four gerah, or twelve aad a half cents, in coin; geaerous messeager!) aud two bracelets, worth ten shekels ia gold, or aboat a dollar aad eighty cents in greenbaeks After tbus dipping into his treasury, tbe servant volunteered, with his suite, to lodge with Rebecea’s father. They were kindly reeeived and hospitably entertained. The servant told his story—in Abrabam’s name—got consent of ‘Rebecen’s parents that she should become a spouse to Isaae, and then beeame really prodigal in the distribution of his presents. (In the meantime be had probably had his “ tod.”) The upshot of tbe whole matter was, that he + oe exck.—Tho number of visi. carried Rebeeca off to his youug master ; who, happening at eventide to be loitering near the

woll Lahai-roi, in contemplative mood, lifted up his eyes, aml seeing Rebecca’s retinuo exelaimed, “ the camels are coming /? (‘This wns the snygestive origia of the celebrnted song of thut title, hy Bobby Burns—perhnps !) Well, to illustrate: Ret.ecen, of the New _ Engtand Kitelien, who is “ exeeeding fair to look upon,” and Betty, her nssistant tapster, “Justrious among the danghtors of beauty,” preside over the eider departinent, where pies und apples are ulso dispensed. ‘I'hey are symbols of the eharacters in the pleasant seriptnrs story we have been relating. Let them bo well patronized; and although or Rebecca has ulready found her Isaac, the liquid she offers is a beverage nutritious in quality, delicious in favor, aud by uo means inebriating in its effects. Visitors! yon who eompassionato those who “go down to the sea in ships,’ and return invalids unable to perform manual labor, think of Rebecea at the Fair, nnd drop a quarter into her hand—for the beuefit of the “true Yankee sailor.” Tur Far Boy.Have you seen “Jonathan,” the Fat Boy of ths New England Kitchen? lis is not, liko old Wardell’s Fat Boy, a sleeper; but rather liks Billy Bireh’s ghost, a “sprightly and healthy goblin ;” fall of merriment; prolific in anties ; a very Puek in girdling the ‘strained vent of the imagination.” You must sce this indigenous specimen of a clown, lis lacks only the cap and bells to be perfect in his vocation. His great forte is in the Jocko line; animated pantomine; expressive gyration; silent contortion. By alt means see Jonathan, and thereby acquire a “memory” to be presented and reproduced whenever and wherever New England Kitcheus ate the order ! Zexn, A Cuaracter.—Dogbery says, that to he a well-favored mau is the gift of Fortune; but that “readiu’ aud writin’ eomes by nature.” Now, Zeke, the clown, in the New Kingland Kitchen, is a well-favored man. He is also a geuius. No trumpeter of the “ Invincible Dragoons” ever sounded a blast with a better echo. The reaowned Anthony Van Corlear is eclipsed by Zeke. Hven Rhoderick Dbu, of whoin it was said ‘Ono blast from ent his buglo horn Was worth a thousand meu,” beeomes a seeond-rate personage when ecompared to the fuuny Zeke. Hs isso fresb, so bewitching, so irresistible! ‘The little boys appreeiate you ; the ladies admire you; the geutlemen all say, “Bully for Zeke!” We say, “ Go it, Zeke !” A Cuxrosity.—A fragment of the original Plymouth roek is on exhibitioa in the New Eugland Kitchen, contributed by Mr. Is. 1. Barra. ‘The historic interest attaching to sueh a relic makes it indeed an objeet to be seen by tbe savant aud aatiquarian. A “Drown Kasr” Parry.—< party of eight eouples, all origiual, dyed-in-the-wool Yankees, sat down in rows, the other evening, to supper in the New England Kitchen. The.way the pork and beans were demolished was a ~ eautiou” to Moses! And as for pumpkin pies and apple “‘sass;’ Doreas, Jerusha, Jeminia and Abigail found* their powers eompletcly overtasked in carrying in sueh kinds of “fodder.” If the funds of the Seaman’s Aid Soeiety were not particularly benefited on aecount of the weighty eargoes taken on board; there were some repleted stomachs in the party, and no mistake ! Srormine rae Kircuen.—If the patronage of the New Eugland Kitcbea continues to inerease as it has done in the last three nights, Annt Susan will be compelled to enlarge. The rush wis so great last evening, that every available nook of standing room was oeeupied. As fast as people retired, their places were becupied by others squeezing in. ‘here was an old-fasbioned “sbindy”—or as modern innovation has vulgarized it, “shin-dig.” Zeke, Jonathan, Reaben, Softhead, Betty, Doreas, and dthers of the chosen brother and sisterbood,' “ soiled in steep,” on the occasion. j mm? 1852. Thirteenth Year of Publication, THE GOLDEN ERA. Founded in 1532. The oldest Weekly Paper in the State, permanently oslubiished, aud more whlely cireulated at home aud abroad Than auy other on thy lacific Coust. In Cahforuta, tho AUuutle States, aud thronghont the entire field of its preat mal ravidly increasing cireulation, THe Gornen Era is witversally regarded aga Literary aud Family Journal of nu. equalled excellence. Among Is coulributors are all 1h best writers on this sldv of tho Coutinen. , and corre spond. cnis of distingulshed ability in Nuw York, Paris aud Luudon. Liberal Terms to Clubs. 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