Volume 11 (1865) (424 pages)

200 She Blining awl Scientific Dress. THE STATE FAIR—ITS CLOSE. Among other things which we desired to notice lust week, as on exhibition at Sacramento, we will mention Wheeler & Randall’s quartz crnsher, which was set in operation adjoining one of their famous Excelsior pans. ‘lhis crusher is very compact in its appearance, simple in construction, and crnshes rock with remarkable rapidity. ‘Ihe upper dic is worked by an ecccatric at the top, and attains a considerable rabhing motion. ‘bis was its first ~ appearance in public, and the proprietors received the lst premium, $10. Thos. Hansbrow received three first premiums for his world renowned pumps, viz :— best engiue pump, $5; best mining pnmp, $5 ; best domestic pamp, $3. Dr. W. H. Thomas, of Sacramento, received a special premium on his “Ever-primed, Self-ventilating Syphon Pomp.” ‘This is a new Califoruia invention which we may take occasion to describe more folly at another time. Martin Wilcox, of SacThe races at the Park, on Saturday, were attended hy about 8,000 people ; Norfolk won the great race, over Lodi, in 5:271g and 5:2914, 3 mile heats, nearly beating the best . time on record, viz: 5:2714. he purse was. $2,000. Total receipts of the Society amounted to from $16,000 to $18 000. Fivancially successInl, but deficient in thany of the featnres which should characterize the honor and usefulness of our State Fairs. PALMER'S ARTIFICIAL LIMBS. No greater earthly blessing could have bcen vouchsafed to onr mutilated heroes, who have been deprived of their natural limbs by casualities in the late civil war of rebellion, than the artificial legs and arms manufactured nnoder the direction of B. F. Palmer, LL. D., with offices in Philadelphia, New York, Boston, and Chicago, for which Mr. Jarvis Jewett is the authorized agent in this city. Until the invention of this beautiful and arramento, also received a special premium for a . tistically constructed artificial limb, the “ peg,” new and novel water lilter, contriv d so as to raise water by steam pressure (without the aid of an engine), using two perpendicnlar pipes, floats, valvcs, etc. Mrs. Clara A. Bartlett, of Oakland, received the first premium, $9, for best lady’s saddle. Tbe invention consists in a convenient device for adjusting portions of the saddle to suit the form and proportions of the rider, and to afford ease by varying the position of the person, by means of a substantially formed slide, and an extension safety-guard on the right side of the saddle. ’ R. EH. Washhurn took a special premium on his new style of sluice boxes. His invention places drawers or saving boxes beneath the sluice, containing quicksilver, in such a position as to receive a strong force from the water in its passage, calculated to drive the gold dust into the presence of the mercury. ‘Tbe boxes are readily removed for cleaning up, which enables the miner to avoid heing rabbed by the most detestable of all kinds of thefts. W. Wadsworth’s Amcrican tiller received honorahle mention at the hands of the coinmittee. We believe it 10 be a California invention of much merit. The following awards are found among the list of first premiums :—Leonard Low, Sacramento, grain separator, $5; Koenig Bros., 8. F., boots and shoes, $3; D. & H. A. Winter, S. F., seed plants, $5; Sanmel Hill, S. F., Florence sewing machine, $5; P. Mezzara, S. ¥., plaster busts; Aitkiu & Luce, Sacrameuto: best marble, $10; marble mantle, $15 cup; marble monument, $20 goblet, and also first premium for statuette; H. L. Hopkins, 8. F., amalgamator, $10; H. M. Stowe, &. F.,chamber drill, $5; E.W. Walton, Drytown, cider press, $10; V. Sqnarza, 8. F., fancet and indicator, punches, cordials, and filters, four first premiums; B. K. Myers, S. F., (Vulcan Iron Works), turbine water wheel; J. N. Horner, washing machine, $5; Will & Frink, 8. F., cutlery ; Pioneer Woolen Mills, 8. I*., woolen blankets, flaunel, and cloth, $5, $10, and $10; 8S. Jelly, Sacramento, Grover & Baker sewing machine wurk, $5; Dewey & Co., Mininc anp Scienriric Press, printing, $3; I. C. Mayer & Sons, furs, $3; Mrs. 8. Y. Cheesley, Sacramento, oil portrait and landscape paintings, $3 and $3. Among other.awards we notice special premiums to Samuel Brannan, 8. F., sheep shearing machine; J. J. Dennis, Humholdt, petroleum; H. M. Stowe, expanding 6rill, for boring oil wells; Thos. Peers, Placerville, 7 cases insects; F. I. Smith, Marysville, miniature steam engine, special notice; Wm. Agate, Sacramento, block of Perry’s pavement; J. & C. Schrieber, S. F., patent spring mattress; Casey & Kelley, Sacrameuto, soda fountain; W.R. Frink. 8. F., soda fountain; B. K, Myers, lever jacks; ‘I. Scofield, Sacramento, bread slicer, honorable mention ; G. H. Mixer, Sacramento, patent couplings; A. E. White, boot hlacking machine; W. T. Garrett, S. F., large hell, home make, Col. Warren, of Caiifornia Farmer, scveral special premiums for seeds, autiqnities, coins, minerals, etc. as it was called, was the best substitute known; and yet that unwelcome and uusiglitly appendage has ever been more distasteful to a person of fine snsceptihility, thau the simple crotch. Half the sting and inconvenience of the loss of a limh, has been removed since the . invention of Palmer, which is not only an ac-. tual attachment to the person ; but to the nn-. informed observer seems to form a part of. one’s idcntity, so natural that the counterfeit is often entirely unobserved. Auticipating a/. great demand for artificial limbs on the breaking ont of the war,a large manufactory was constructed by Mr. Palmer, ia Chesnut street, Philadelphia, where they aro made under his personal supervision, and from whence they are now beingturned ont at the rate of over 100 per month. ‘hese limbs, for all practical purposes, ore almost as serviccable as natural ones. They are constructed on the most perfect scientific principles, with a system of springs and wires so arranged as to imitate most closely the natural action of the muscles and joints of the limbs—both arma and legs. Lhe arrangement of the ankle joint, is claimed as quite snperior to anything else ever attempted in this line, giving the wearer the ability to move abont with a naturaluess and ease of motion, most wonderful to behold. it may even be used with grace ingthe giddy mazes of the dance, and numhers are walking about by the aid of this invention, ina manner which would scarcely give a stranger reasoa to suppose they had ever been maimed at all—while in reality they have been deprived of both their natural limbs below the knee! After a patieut and careful comparison of the merits of all competitors, the Surgeou-General of the United States and a Board of medical officers especially convened for that purpose, have expressed a decided preference for the Palmer leg aud arm over all others, and these limbs are now heing very generally adopted hy the maiined heroes of onr country. We would eall the further attention of the reader ‘to the illustrated advertisement of this useful invention, which will be fouud upon the last page of our present issne. Cork Fasrentnc.—Among the new inventions on exhihition at the State Fair, we noticed a cork lasteuing attachment to soda hottles, the right for which is owned and used by Messrs. Casey & Kelley, of Sacramento. A strip of tin is stamped out by a die and looped around the neck of the hottle, forming a collar, to which another strip, passing over the cork, is jointed. he latter piece is stamped ed so as to form a convenient thamb-piece on top for swinging it off the cork. ‘The whole is easily transferred from one bottle to anothier. The fastening looks neat, is durable, and is* preferred by har-keepers to the wire arrangement, which spoils corks and is difficult of operation. The first set af machinery for manufacturing these fastenings, cost $2,500. Messrs. Casey & Kelley inform us that they can he sold for $5 per hundred, and we can see no reason why thcy may not hecome universally paerpied. FROM ARIZONA. ‘We learn from the Colorado Miner, that a party of nineteen have recently left Prescott, the capital of the Territory, to prospect the unexplored country at the hcad of the Little Colorado, for placer and quartz mines. ‘t'bey got as far as the head waters of the main Sacramento, when they encountered a hostile Indian force, to which they gave battle, routing the Indiana, but haying two of their own party wonnded. ‘They returned to Prescott with their wonnded companions, wherc they had recruited their force and were abont to make another start for the purpose of conclnding their~explorations. A small 2-stamp qnartz mill has been pnrchased, designed for crushing rock from the Occidental ledge, in Walker district. The Flag, of this city, is informed that a Philadelpbia company, under the direction of Messrs. Vicroy & Helin, is putting up a 20-stamp mill on a ledge near Turkey Creek. his mill will give employment to one hnndred men in u short time. Its location is about thirty miles from Prescott. Gov. Gordou and Mr. Joseph Tyson, are putting up mills in the same vicinity, which is pronounced one of the richest mineral regions in Arizona—abonunding in gold. silver, copper, and iron. All that is needed is a sufficient population, or a proper military force. to keep the Indians in check. Gen. Mason has assured the adventurers that, so far as the military are concerned, that matter shall be fully attended to. New mines have been discovered in Colorado, and a district embracing them has been named Argentine. This discovery is creating considerable excitement. A new military post has been established at Tonto, which will be known as Fort McDowell. Mr. McCormick, the Secretary of the Territory, now at the Hast on business connected with his office, writes to the publishers of the Miner, the paper published at Prescott, and the only one in the Territory, that he has porchased a new press and type for that office, and that the same will be forwarded with all convenient dispatch. Under the protection of the large military force, which has now heen thrown into Arizona, we may soon look for important mineral developments; for that is undoubtedly one of the richest mining regions on the globe. A Sun Barn.—An open window, with the direct rays of the sun coming in, will be good for the little one. On a hot summer day, to lay it dowu near the window, quite unde, and let it lie for some minutes where the rays of the sun may fall on its skin, will give it new life. There isa vital relation between sunshine and a vigorous human being. Seclusion from sunshine is one of the greatest imisfortunes of civilized life. The saine cause which makes potatoe vines whiteand sickly when growu in dark celiars, opcrates to produce the pale, sickly girls that sre reared in our parlors. Expose either to the direct rays of the snn, and they begin to show color, health aud strength. When in London, some years ago, I visited an establishment which had acquired a wide reputation for the cure of those diseases in which prostration and nervous derangement were prominent symptoms. Isoon found the secret of success in the use made of sunshine. The slate roof had been removed and aglass one substituted. ‘The upper story was divided into sixteen small rooms, each provided with lounges, waShing apparatus, etc. The patient, on entering each his little apartment, removed all his clothing, and exposed himsell' to the direct rays of the sun. Lying on the lounge and turning over from time to time, each and every part of his body was thus exposed to the life giving rays of the sun, Several London physicians candidly confessed to me that many cases which seemed only waiting for the shroud were galvanized intolife and health hy this process.— Dr. Dio Lewis. i Tue La Vicrorrr.—We arc pleased to learn that the difficulties which, for some time, have existed between the old Board of Trnstees of the La Victoire Copper Mining Compauy, have heen satisfactorily adjusted, and that Mr. L. L. Robinson, is now, by consent of all parties, acknowledged the acting President of the company. Tas Vireinta Datty Unton has come out in a new dress. We are pleased to witness the prosperity of onr trans-montane neighhor. A “Carita” Cuance.—Tnere has probably néver heen a more propitions time for the investment of capital in California Quartz Mining, than the present, and when there is such a favorable disposition on the part of Kastern capitalists to leud a portiou of their money to help develop our mines, we regret exceedingly that even the slightest portion of their funds should he wasted or thrown away npon wild cat-locations, which have not the semblance of alode. ‘I'bere is, seemingly, no end to the list of valuable bona fide quartz lodes in this State, which are awaiting capital to develop them into permament paying institutions. Many of them are ulready prospected by deserving men who have not the means to reap, withont assistance, the harvest that is already in sight before them. As a saniple of this class of mines, wé have, in onr mind’s view just now, one located one and half miles north of Placerville, in a well-known quartz range, the proprietors of which wonld willingly part with onehalf for the sake of having the halance worked. The erection of a 10-stamp mill wonld be cousidered sufficient. Miners ask no money in such instances, but are willing to look to the yield of their leads for remuneration for moncy and lahor already spent. ‘Che company of which we speak, holds, by location, 1,000 feet of the lode. ‘They have run a cnt 75 feet in length, and sunk a shaft 6x8 65 feet deep, which, at the bottom, develops the ledge six feet five inches in width, solid qnartz and well defined, with regular slate walls. Seventyfive tons of qnartz is alrcady ont, with snficient in sight to run a 10-stamp mill six months” The rock from this lode works an average of $15 per ton gold, is nniform, and the owners invite any reliable party desirous of investing to take out five or ten tons and crnsh for testing the ore belore purchasing. A ranch of three hundred and fifty-five acres of timber land also forms a portion of the company's offer, Although this may he onc of the most rare opportunities for the investment of money in our nines, xct there are thousands of similar cases wheretapital only is wanting to produce a sure aa abnudant harvest. Copprrsmiru.—We had the pleasnre, last Wednesday, of calling at the workshop of Mr. James Macken, ou Fremont street, between Howard and Folsom. Mr. M. was absent in the conntry ; hut a young man engaged in the shop took especial pains to show us how the work was done. ‘he workmen were engaged at the time in fastening a steam-pipe for the Market Street R. R. Co., which had heen wretched from the flange, by which it is fastened to the cylinder. They sneceeded in making a neat and perfect piece of work. Mr. M. has heen engaged in his present husiness for fourteen years in San Francisco, aud since 1853 at his present place. He does a large amount of work for wagon mannfacturcrs in the Sandwich Islands, and for distillers in the interior of this State aud in the city. He also does a large amount of marine and steamboat work. His advertisement will he found in another column. He Jerrerson Gorn Minino Company, of Brown’s Valley, Yuha county, has declared a dividend of $10 to the share. This is the sixth dividend which has been declared by this company. It is said that the daily yield of the mill connected with this mine is from $700 to $1,000. The highest yield is realized when working rock from the lowest drift. The affairs of the company are now in a highly prosperous condition. The work of the last two or three months, is considered as qnite demonstrative of the snpposed fact that ae lead is rapidly nearing the Peunsylvania claim. A man in Springfield (Mass.) recently discovered a little tunnel leading from the hottom of a dry well on his premises, and running in a slant from the perpendicular toward the snrface of the ground. Investigation showed that the excavation, which was six inches to a foot in diameter, was made hy toads, and in it were fonnd no less than fifty-six of them. Some of the diggers were much emaciated, having been at work on short rations for about a month, the time the well had been dry. The tunnel was quite u long one and the toads had only about a foot more to go to reach daylight. Se

200 She Blining awl Scientific Dress. THE STATE FAIR—ITS CLOSE. Among other things which we desired to notice lust week, as on exhibition at Sacramento, we will mention Wheeler & Randall’s quartz crnsher, which was set in operation adjoining one of their famous Excelsior pans. ‘lhis crusher is very compact in its appearance, simple in construction, and crnshes rock with remarkable rapidity. ‘Ihe upper dic is worked by an ecccatric at the top, and attains a considerable rabhing motion. ‘bis was its first ~ appearance in public, and the proprietors received the lst premium, $10. Thos. Hansbrow received three first premiums for his world renowned pumps, viz :— best engiue pump, $5; best mining pnmp, $5 ; best domestic pamp, $3. Dr. W. H. Thomas, of Sacramento, received a special premium on his “Ever-primed, Self-ventilating Syphon Pomp.” ‘This is a new Califoruia invention which we may take occasion to describe more folly at another time. Martin Wilcox, of SacThe races at the Park, on Saturday, were attended hy about 8,000 people ; Norfolk won the great race, over Lodi, in 5:271g and 5:2914, 3 mile heats, nearly beating the best . time on record, viz: 5:2714. he purse was. $2,000. Total receipts of the Society amounted to from $16,000 to $18 000. Fivancially successInl, but deficient in thany of the featnres which should characterize the honor and usefulness of our State Fairs. PALMER'S ARTIFICIAL LIMBS. No greater earthly blessing could have bcen vouchsafed to onr mutilated heroes, who have been deprived of their natural limbs by casualities in the late civil war of rebellion, than the artificial legs and arms manufactured nnoder the direction of B. F. Palmer, LL. D., with offices in Philadelphia, New York, Boston, and Chicago, for which Mr. Jarvis Jewett is the authorized agent in this city. Until the invention of this beautiful and arramento, also received a special premium for a . tistically constructed artificial limb, the “ peg,” new and novel water lilter, contriv d so as to raise water by steam pressure (without the aid of an engine), using two perpendicnlar pipes, floats, valvcs, etc. Mrs. Clara A. Bartlett, of Oakland, received the first premium, $9, for best lady’s saddle. Tbe invention consists in a convenient device for adjusting portions of the saddle to suit the form and proportions of the rider, and to afford ease by varying the position of the person, by means of a substantially formed slide, and an extension safety-guard on the right side of the saddle. ’ R. EH. Washhurn took a special premium on his new style of sluice boxes. His invention places drawers or saving boxes beneath the sluice, containing quicksilver, in such a position as to receive a strong force from the water in its passage, calculated to drive the gold dust into the presence of the mercury. ‘Tbe boxes are readily removed for cleaning up, which enables the miner to avoid heing rabbed by the most detestable of all kinds of thefts. W. Wadsworth’s Amcrican tiller received honorahle mention at the hands of the coinmittee. We believe it 10 be a California invention of much merit. The following awards are found among the list of first premiums :—Leonard Low, Sacramento, grain separator, $5; Koenig Bros., 8. F., boots and shoes, $3; D. & H. A. Winter, S. F., seed plants, $5; Sanmel Hill, S. F., Florence sewing machine, $5; P. Mezzara, S. ¥., plaster busts; Aitkiu & Luce, Sacrameuto: best marble, $10; marble mantle, $15 cup; marble monument, $20 goblet, and also first premium for statuette; H. L. Hopkins, 8. F., amalgamator, $10; H. M. Stowe, &. F.,chamber drill, $5; E.W. Walton, Drytown, cider press, $10; V. Sqnarza, 8. F., fancet and indicator, punches, cordials, and filters, four first premiums; B. K. Myers, S. F., (Vulcan Iron Works), turbine water wheel; J. N. Horner, washing machine, $5; Will & Frink, 8. F., cutlery ; Pioneer Woolen Mills, 8. I*., woolen blankets, flaunel, and cloth, $5, $10, and $10; 8S. Jelly, Sacramento, Grover & Baker sewing machine wurk, $5; Dewey & Co., Mininc anp Scienriric Press, printing, $3; I. C. Mayer & Sons, furs, $3; Mrs. 8. Y. Cheesley, Sacramento, oil portrait and landscape paintings, $3 and $3. Among other.awards we notice special premiums to Samuel Brannan, 8. F., sheep shearing machine; J. J. Dennis, Humholdt, petroleum; H. M. Stowe, expanding 6rill, for boring oil wells; Thos. Peers, Placerville, 7 cases insects; F. I. Smith, Marysville, miniature steam engine, special notice; Wm. Agate, Sacramento, block of Perry’s pavement; J. & C. Schrieber, S. F., patent spring mattress; Casey & Kelley, Sacrameuto, soda fountain; W.R. Frink. 8. F., soda fountain; B. K, Myers, lever jacks; ‘I. Scofield, Sacramento, bread slicer, honorable mention ; G. H. Mixer, Sacramento, patent couplings; A. E. White, boot hlacking machine; W. T. Garrett, S. F., large hell, home make, Col. Warren, of Caiifornia Farmer, scveral special premiums for seeds, autiqnities, coins, minerals, etc. as it was called, was the best substitute known; and yet that unwelcome and uusiglitly appendage has ever been more distasteful to a person of fine snsceptihility, thau the simple crotch. Half the sting and inconvenience of the loss of a limh, has been removed since the . invention of Palmer, which is not only an ac-. tual attachment to the person ; but to the nn-. informed observer seems to form a part of. one’s idcntity, so natural that the counterfeit is often entirely unobserved. Auticipating a/. great demand for artificial limbs on the breaking ont of the war,a large manufactory was constructed by Mr. Palmer, ia Chesnut street, Philadelphia, where they aro made under his personal supervision, and from whence they are now beingturned ont at the rate of over 100 per month. ‘hese limbs, for all practical purposes, ore almost as serviccable as natural ones. They are constructed on the most perfect scientific principles, with a system of springs and wires so arranged as to imitate most closely the natural action of the muscles and joints of the limbs—both arma and legs. Lhe arrangement of the ankle joint, is claimed as quite snperior to anything else ever attempted in this line, giving the wearer the ability to move abont with a naturaluess and ease of motion, most wonderful to behold. it may even be used with grace ingthe giddy mazes of the dance, and numhers are walking about by the aid of this invention, ina manner which would scarcely give a stranger reasoa to suppose they had ever been maimed at all—while in reality they have been deprived of both their natural limbs below the knee! After a patieut and careful comparison of the merits of all competitors, the Surgeou-General of the United States and a Board of medical officers especially convened for that purpose, have expressed a decided preference for the Palmer leg aud arm over all others, and these limbs are now heing very generally adopted hy the maiined heroes of onr country. We would eall the further attention of the reader ‘to the illustrated advertisement of this useful invention, which will be fouud upon the last page of our present issne. Cork Fasrentnc.—Among the new inventions on exhihition at the State Fair, we noticed a cork lasteuing attachment to soda hottles, the right for which is owned and used by Messrs. Casey & Kelley, of Sacramento. A strip of tin is stamped out by a die and looped around the neck of the hottle, forming a collar, to which another strip, passing over the cork, is jointed. he latter piece is stamped ed so as to form a convenient thamb-piece on top for swinging it off the cork. ‘The whole is easily transferred from one bottle to anothier. The fastening looks neat, is durable, and is* preferred by har-keepers to the wire arrangement, which spoils corks and is difficult of operation. The first set af machinery for manufacturing these fastenings, cost $2,500. Messrs. Casey & Kelley inform us that they can he sold for $5 per hundred, and we can see no reason why thcy may not hecome universally paerpied. FROM ARIZONA. ‘We learn from the Colorado Miner, that a party of nineteen have recently left Prescott, the capital of the Territory, to prospect the unexplored country at the hcad of the Little Colorado, for placer and quartz mines. ‘t'bey

got as far as the head waters of the main Sacramento, when they encountered a hostile Indian force, to which they gave battle, routing the Indiana, but haying two of their own party wonnded. ‘They returned to Prescott with their wonnded companions, wherc they had recruited their force and were abont to make another start for the purpose of conclnding their~explorations. A small 2-stamp qnartz mill has been pnrchased, designed for crushing rock from the Occidental ledge, in Walker district. The Flag, of this city, is informed that a Philadelpbia company, under the direction of Messrs. Vicroy & Helin, is putting up a 20-stamp mill on a ledge near Turkey Creek. his mill will give employment to one hnndred men in u short time. Its location is about thirty miles from Prescott. Gov. Gordou and Mr. Joseph Tyson, are putting up mills in the same vicinity, which is pronounced one of the richest mineral regions in Arizona—abonunding in gold. silver, copper, and iron. All that is needed is a sufficient population, or a proper military force. to keep the Indians in check. Gen. Mason has assured the adventurers that, so far as the military are concerned, that matter shall be fully attended to. New mines have been discovered in Colorado, and a district embracing them has been named Argentine. This discovery is creating considerable excitement. A new military post has been established at Tonto, which will be known as Fort McDowell. Mr. McCormick, the Secretary of the Territory, now at the Hast on business connected with his office, writes to the publishers of the Miner, the paper published at Prescott, and the only one in the Territory, that he has porchased a new press and type for that office, and that the same will be forwarded with all convenient dispatch. Under the protection of the large military force, which has now heen thrown into Arizona, we may soon look for important mineral developments; for that is undoubtedly one of the richest mining regions on the globe. A Sun Barn.—An open window, with the direct rays of the sun coming in, will be good for the little one. On a hot summer day, to lay it dowu near the window, quite unde, and let it lie for some minutes where the rays of the sun may fall on its skin, will give it new life. There isa vital relation between sunshine and a vigorous human being. Seclusion from sunshine is one of the greatest imisfortunes of civilized life. The saine cause which makes potatoe vines whiteand sickly when growu in dark celiars, opcrates to produce the pale, sickly girls that sre reared in our parlors. Expose either to the direct rays of the snn, and they begin to show color, health aud strength. When in London, some years ago, I visited an establishment which had acquired a wide reputation for the cure of those diseases in which prostration and nervous derangement were prominent symptoms. Isoon found the secret of success in the use made of sunshine. The slate roof had been removed and aglass one substituted. ‘The upper story was divided into sixteen small rooms, each provided with lounges, waShing apparatus, etc. The patient, on entering each his little apartment, removed all his clothing, and exposed himsell' to the direct rays of the sun. Lying on the lounge and turning over from time to time, each and every part of his body was thus exposed to the life giving rays of the sun, Several London physicians candidly confessed to me that many cases which seemed only waiting for the shroud were galvanized intolife and health hy this process.— Dr. Dio Lewis. i Tue La Vicrorrr.—We arc pleased to learn that the difficulties which, for some time, have existed between the old Board of Trnstees of the La Victoire Copper Mining Compauy, have heen satisfactorily adjusted, and that Mr. L. L. Robinson, is now, by consent of all parties, acknowledged the acting President of the company. Tas Vireinta Datty Unton has come out in a new dress. We are pleased to witness the prosperity of onr trans-montane neighhor. A “Carita” Cuance.—Tnere has probably néver heen a more propitions time for the investment of capital in California Quartz Mining, than the present, and when there is such a favorable disposition on the part of Kastern capitalists to leud a portiou of their money to help develop our mines, we regret exceedingly that even the slightest portion of their funds should he wasted or thrown away npon wild cat-locations, which have not the semblance of alode. ‘I'bere is, seemingly, no end to the list of valuable bona fide quartz lodes in this State, which are awaiting capital to develop them into permament paying institutions. Many of them are ulready prospected by deserving men who have not the means to reap, withont assistance, the harvest that is already in sight before them. As a saniple of this class of mines, wé have, in onr mind’s view just now, one located one and half miles north of Placerville, in a well-known quartz range, the proprietors of which wonld willingly part with onehalf for the sake of having the halance worked. The erection of a 10-stamp mill wonld be cousidered sufficient. Miners ask no money in such instances, but are willing to look to the yield of their leads for remuneration for moncy and lahor already spent. ‘Che company of which we speak, holds, by location, 1,000 feet of the lode. ‘They have run a cnt 75 feet in length, and sunk a shaft 6x8 65 feet deep, which, at the bottom, develops the ledge six feet five inches in width, solid qnartz and well defined, with regular slate walls. Seventyfive tons of qnartz is alrcady ont, with snficient in sight to run a 10-stamp mill six months” The rock from this lode works an average of $15 per ton gold, is nniform, and the owners invite any reliable party desirous of investing to take out five or ten tons and crnsh for testing the ore belore purchasing. A ranch of three hundred and fifty-five acres of timber land also forms a portion of the company's offer, Although this may he onc of the most rare opportunities for the investment of money in our nines, xct there are thousands of similar cases wheretapital only is wanting to produce a sure aa abnudant harvest. Copprrsmiru.—We had the pleasnre, last Wednesday, of calling at the workshop of Mr. James Macken, ou Fremont street, between Howard and Folsom. Mr. M. was absent in the conntry ; hut a young man engaged in the shop took especial pains to show us how the work was done. ‘he workmen were engaged at the time in fastening a steam-pipe for the Market Street R. R. Co., which had heen wretched from the flange, by which it is fastened to the cylinder. They sneceeded in making a neat and perfect piece of work. Mr. M. has heen engaged in his present husiness for fourteen years in San Francisco, aud since 1853 at his present place. He does a large amount of work for wagon mannfacturcrs in the Sandwich Islands, and for distillers in the interior of this State aud in the city. He also does a large amount of marine and steamboat work. His advertisement will he found in another column. He Jerrerson Gorn Minino Company, of Brown’s Valley, Yuha county, has declared a dividend of $10 to the share. This is the sixth dividend which has been declared by this company. It is said that the daily yield of the mill connected with this mine is from $700 to $1,000. The highest yield is realized when working rock from the lowest drift. The affairs of the company are now in a highly prosperous condition. The work of the last two or three months, is considered as qnite demonstrative of the snpposed fact that ae lead is rapidly nearing the Peunsylvania claim. A man in Springfield (Mass.) recently discovered a little tunnel leading from the hottom of a dry well on his premises, and running in a slant from the perpendicular toward the snrface of the ground. Investigation showed that the excavation, which was six inches to a foot in diameter, was made hy toads, and in it were fonnd no less than fifty-six of them. Some of the diggers were much emaciated, having been at work on short rations for about a month, the time the well had been dry. The tunnel was quite u long one and the toads had only about a foot more to go to reach daylight. Se