Volume 12 (1866) (428 pages)

= The Mining wul Scientific Press. SALES OF THE WEEK: BY THE 8, ¥. STOCK & EXCHANGE BOARD, Saturday, December 20. 12 shs Ophir ac 37234 per foot, h 30. 15 shs Chollar-Potosl at 180@177 per ft, b 30. 14 shs Chollar-Potosl at 175@173} per foot. 10 shs Chollar-Potosl at 170 per foot, s 30. 15shs Yellow Jacket at 505@520 per foot. Tshs Yellow, Jackct at 610@500 per ft, 10. 4shs Yellow Jacket at 525 per foot, h3. 6 sha Yellow Jacket at 530 per foot, h 30. lsh Yellow Jacket at 505 per foot, 83. 28 shs Crown Point at 5:0@610 per foot. 4shs Crown Point at 540 per foot, 30. Sshs Crown Polnt at 515@51) per foot, 8 30, 4shs Crown Point at £10 per foot, s 20. 22 shs Hale & Norcross at 290 per foot, h 30. 26 shs Hale & Noreross at 280@270 per foot. 8shs Alpha, G. H., at 240 per foot. 8 shs Alpha, G H, at 245 per foot, b 30. ish Belcher at 175 per foot. lsh Savage at 830 per foot. 10 shs Imperial at 130 per share, 510. 173shs Imperial at 113@118 per shars. 40 shs Imperlal at 129@124 per share, h 10, 10 shs Imperial at 123 per share, ao 10 shs Imperial at 120 per share, 8 20. 10 shs Im perlal at 120 per share, 830, 17 shs Imperial at 12£ per share, bh 3. 146 shs Slerra Nevadg at at 10}2@934 per sh. 10 shs Slerra Nevada at 10 per share, h5. 105 sits Exchequer at 9}4 per share. 10 shs Ovorman at 60 per foot, 8 30. 45 shs Overman at 55@6734 per share. 30 shs Bulllon at 85@37 per share, 8 30. 18shs Bulllon at 40 per share, h20. 42shs Bulllon at 38@37 per share. 15 shs Bulion at 3834 per share, 8 3. 10 shs Wide West at 8 per share. 20 shs Confidence at 40 per share. 4ehs Empire M. & M. Co. at 225 per sh, 83 lsh Emplre M & M Co. at 230 per sh. 10 sha NB & Mission R. R. at 42 per share. 2ghs Cal S Nav Co at 5934 per cent. 2shs Cal Steam Nav Co at 59 per cent, 810 Amount of sales..s001 oo $ 78,634 v0 Tuesday, January 2. 7 shs Yellow Jacket at 405@520 por foot. 2shs Yellow Jacket at 510 per share, s 30. 8shs Yellow Jacke} at 525 per foor, 2ans Yellow Jacket gt 520 per foot, 3 5. 2shs Yellow Jacket at 520@530{per ft, 3 10. 3shs Yellow Jacket at 520@535 per ft, 83. 1shs Yellow Jacket at 540 per foot, 55. ish Yellow Jacket at 540 per foot, 510. Ish Yellow Jacket at 510 per foot, h3. lsh Yellow Jacket at 540 per foot, 5 3. lsh Yellow Jacket at 64234 per foot, h 10. 43 shs Alpha, G. H., at 245@250 per foot. 8shs Alpha, G. H., at 250 per foot, cash. 14 she Hale & Norcross at 292@292 per foot. 22shs Hale & Noreross at 29732@295 per ft. 1 shs Savago at 815@810 per foot. lsh Savage at 800 per foot, s 3. 2shs Savage at 800 per foot. lsh Savage at 820 per foot. h 30, 4shs Gould & Curry at 918@815 per foot. 4shs Gould & Curry at 910 per foot. 8 sha Crown Point at 575@540 per foot, e. 4shs Crown Polnt at 590 per foot, eash. 4shs Crown Polnt at 590 per foot, 36 shs Ophir at 360 per foot, cash. 12 shs Ophir at 355 per foot, s 10. 60 shs Ophir at 355 per foot. 2shs Chollar-Potosl at 155 per foot, cash. 2shs Chollar-Potosi at 160 per foot. 6&shs Chollar-Potosl at 15732@155 per foot. Ish Chollar-Potosl at 154 per foot. 13shs Overman at 60@55 per foot. 10 shs Overman at 60@55 per foot, cash. 10 shs Overman at 50 per share, s 30, 6 shs Overman at 55 per foot, h 30, 55hs Overman at 55 per foot, b 3. 55 shs Slerra Nevada at 9 per share.10shs Slerra Nevada at 93¢ por share, h 10, 85 sha Sierra Nevada at 8}4@934 per share. 15shs Imperial at 124@126 per share, cash. 8 shs impcrlal at 124 pershare, 83. 10 shs imperial at 125@125 per share. 85shs Imperlal at 126/2@12734 per share, c. 5 shs imperial at 127 per share, ec. 6 shs Imperlal at 12534 per share, 85. 8 shs Confidenoe at 40 per sharo. 5shs Bullion at 40 per share. 10 shs Bullion at 37@37}4 per share. 5shs Bullion at 35 per share 5shs Bullion, at 85 per share, ec. 1g shs Bullion at 37 per share, h 10. 15 shs Bulllon at 35 per share, 33. 27 shs Exchequer at 934 per share. AFTERNOON SESSION. 4shs Crown Polnt at 560 per foot. 4shs Crown Polnt at 660 per foot, s 3. 4shs Savage at 800@780 per foot. 3 shs Savage at 814 @800 per foot, h 30. 1 sh Savage at 785 per foot, lsh Savage at 770 per foot, 3 30. 12shs Chollar-Potosl at 152!4@150 per foot. 6 shs Chollar-Potosi at 150 per foot, 3 15, 24 shs Ophir at 350 per foot. 2shs Hale & Noreross at 280 ner foot. 8 shs Hale & Noreross at 280@285 pr ft, 83. 2] shs Imperial at 125@@124 per share. 10 shs Imperlal at 123 per share. 15 shs Imperial at 124@121 per shure, 5 3. 5shs lmpesaial at 117 per sharo, 8 30. 80 shs Slerra Nevada at 8 per share. lsh Confidence at 32/2 per share. Amount of sales. sonve oe -B118,499 00 Wednesday, January 3. 36 shs Ophir at 325@345 per foot. 12 sha Ophir at 350 per foot. bh 3. 24 shs Ophir at 360 per foot, h 30. 87 sha Chollar-Potos! at 145@185 per sh, s 30. 35 she Chollar-Potosl at 14744@185 per foot. 8shs Chollar-Potosl at 137@139, 3 3. 20shs Hale & Noreross at 29232 @290 per fr. 4she Hale & Noreross at 2923¢@295, 8 3. 4shs Hale & Noreross at 270 per foot, s 30. 20 shs Crown Point at 530 per foot. 17 shs Yellow Jackot at 515@475 per foot. 2shs Yollow Jacket at 500 per foot, h 4. 2shs Yellow Jacket at 475 per foot, h 80. Men's Clothing, by J. H. Hammond, who exhibits tbree suits of men’s clothing. There being uo competition, the Committee do not report on their merits. For a military coat of superior make and finish—Awarded a silver medal. Cotton Wadding and Baiting, by Greenberg & Co., San Francisco, who exhibit specimens of both articles, of California manufacture, equal iu quality to that imported. Rubber Clothing, by the “Rubber Clothing Co.,” San Francisco, who exhibit samples of rubber clothing and cloth, and a case of fancy articles, which the Committee nssumed to be of tbe same material. These are imported goods of excellent qunlity. The fancy goods exhibited a very great improvement in the variety of design, as well as quality of manufacture,—A warded a certificate of merit. ON GENTS’ FURNISHING GOODS. Committee: @ LEWIS LELAND. H. B. PLATT. The Committee report tbat, nfter a careful examination of the gentlemen’s furnishing goods, they recommend the medal to be given to Mrs. Morris, for the best home-made shirts, collars and wristbands exhibited. The Committee also favorably notice the excellent line of imported goods exhibited by S. W. H. Ward & Son. ON BOOTS AND SHOES. Committee: G. M. NICHOLS. JAMES H.SWAIN. Boots and Shoes, exbibited by Koenig Brothers, for general workmanship, awarded a first premium. Ladies’ Gaiters, by W. F. Burke, San Francisco, who exhibited a showesse of ladies’ gaiters. Mr. Burke made a fine display of good work and fine finisb, which are sunerior to anything of the kind imported.—A warded a silver medal. Boots and Shoes, by P. Kelly, San Francisco, one esse California boots and shoes. ‘he quslity of material and workmanship ‘of these boots and shoes, are unsurpassed. Awarded a silver medal. ON CLOAKS, ETC, Comniittce: MDE. H. J. LA MARCHE. . MRS. E. W. HITCHINGS. For Cloaks, by Kerby & Byrne, San Francisco, for superior workmanship and finish, a first premium. Cloth Basque, by Meyer & Jonasson, San Francisco, for fine qunlity and finish, a second premium. Mantillas, by J. L. Ney, San Francisco—This mantilla-vork is awarded a certificate of merit. ON FURS, HATS AND CAPS. Committce: T. YOUNG. J. K. WHITE. J. C. MUESSDORFFER. Tbe Committee report as follows: Sable and Mink Goods, by A. Muller; also best general assortment of mnoufactared furs.—A warded a first premium. Ermine and Muskrat Goods, by 1. C. Mayer & Sons.—Awarded a first preniium. Silk Plush Hats, by Van Tassel— Awarded a first premium. Military Caps, vy Blake & Co.—Awarded honorable mention. ON EMBROIDERY AND FANCY NEEDLEWORK. Committee : MRS. A. DANNENBURG. The Committee bave examined the various specimens of embroidery and fancy needlework exhibited at the Fair, and recommend the following as worthy of first premium : Crochet Bed Spread, Miss Rosa Hielboon, a first premium. Patch-Work Quill, by Mrs. M. D. Willis, a first premium. Silk Embroidered Bed Quili, by Miss M. Tolle, a diploma. * Scars, Dresses, Shoes, etc., by Mrs. R. C. Alden, a first premium. Crochet Tidy, by Mrs. 8. Van Roon, a first premium. Worked Chemise and Pillow Slips, by Mrs. N.G. Kittle, a first premium. Embroidered Handkerchiefs, by Mrs. B. Velasco. Tbe Committee, in view of tthe excellence of these articles, aword a certificate of merit. Mathematical Model for Cutting Dresses, by Mrs. Margaret Curtis., The Committee found tbis system simple and reliable, and one of great utility and assistance to those requiring an instructor in cutting ladies’ and children’s dresses—it being a perfect guide in dress-cutting. ‘Tbe Committee therefore award the article a diploma. Regalia and Military Goods, by Danicl Norcross, San Francisco, a most snperb nssortment of gold and silver embroidery on regalia and military goods.— Awarded a diploma. Skillful Embroidery, by Mrs, John Harding, late Mrs. P. E. Rogers, Sun Francisco, for beautiful embroidery.—A warded a silver mednl. Chenille Work, by Mrs. Mary Gray, of beautiful design and skillful execution. Awarded a diploma. Worsted Work, by Mrs. E. M. Cottrell, a most benutiful specimen of this kind of work Awarded a diploma. MRs. H. L. DAVIS. SCULPTURE. Committee: W, A. JEWETT, F, A. BUTMAN, 0. GORI, F. ARRIOLA, V. SQUARZA. There were but few exhibitions in this department of the late Fair, excepting the works of Mr. Mezznra. Some balf dozen imnges in mnrble (importations), placed about the fountain, which were not entered for competition, require, we presume, no particular mention. Also, one of the ssme in tbe Art Gallery, * Snmuel,” ot Biblical . history, probnbly copied froin the plaster cast so common, and from the original idea of Benjamin West. There were on exhibition, by Rogers of New York, and loaned by kindness of Messrs. Jones, Wool & Sutberland, a collection of beautiful statuettes, in plaster, illustrating events of soldier lite io the late Rebellion. As works of art they are worth more than a passing notice, exbibiting as they doa force of character and expression, snd truth to nature, that tells the story far better than the artist could have done in words. A number of them are wortby of being executed, life size in morble. One mantel, in Vermont white marble, designed in good tnste, and finely finisbed, was exhibited by John Daniel. There were on exbibition severul plaster bnsts by Mezzars, one in pnrticular finely modeled and true to nnture. Also a number of cameos, cut by the same ortist, which we think could not be excelled for fine workmnnsbip and artistic effect. In the United States, thus far, cameo cutting has attracted but little attention, though in Hurope it is held in high estimation, taking ronk slongside with works in gold and silver, and dating as an art long anterior to the time of that prolific genius, cameo cutter, worker in gold, silver, an“ bronze, and sculptor, Benvenuto Cellini. A colossal statue in plaster, of Abraham Lincoln, by P. Mezzara, wus placed in a very bad light and posision to be seen to the best advontnge. In the modeling of this work the artist has bad many obstncles to overcome. First, its size (ten feet in hight) presents not n few difficulties not encountered in the life size; secondly, the well-known want of anythirg like grace and beauty (without it wns the homely beauty of an honest expression) in the outward appenrance of the subject ; nnd, lastly, the-prejudice existing agninst clothing statuary in modern costume. There has been much said about this last work by Mezzora, and all that we have heard has been on one side. We propose in this plnce briefly to tell both sides of the story—to speak of its merits ns well as of its fsults. ‘The ideas of the nrtist engrafted in the work nre truthful to the character of Mr. Lincoln and the history of his time. He is represented with the left arm extended, holding in that band the “Emancipation Proclamation,” in the act of reaching out and proclaiming freedom to the slave. The right orm falling by his side, with the hslf-opened band covering and shielding with its protection a scroll representing the Constitution of his country. Under his right foot are allegorics! imsges of Slavery and Rebellion ; on the Tree of Life, by which he stands, is a representntion of Union. ‘The cast is well finished, as may be seen by the photograph taken before it was placed on exhibition in the Pavilion, whicb shows tbe stntue to much better advantsge than could be seen from any point of view in the place it occupied during the Fair. The lines of the costume, and some points in the figure, are too sharp and angular, snd the left arm is too long. ‘he nttitude is drsmatic—this was not at olla cbsrneteristic of Mr. Lincoln—but the expression of the bead und face is fine, and, we sbould judge, a good likeness. Tt isn bold nttempt to produce a colossal statue, clothed in modern costume, aud some parts of the work are open to a justly severe criticism, yet we think it sbonld not be criticised without giving to tbe artist the credit which be really deserves. For Mr. Mezzara’s general work we recommend a special premium. Awarded a gold medal. ON OIL PAINTINGS. Committeo: P. MEZZARA, T. A. PARRY, Tbe Committee report ss follows : Portrait Painting, by Fortunato Arriola. Awarded n silver medal. Landscape Painting, by F. Butmnn. Awonrded a silver medal. Oil Painting, by Nahl Bros. & Dickman. The best oil painting in the exhibition, Awarded a silver mednl. ‘This painting deserves especinl mention for its exquisite drawing und color, nnd for the life-like impatience of the horse, whose superficinl snatomy is delineated in a manner evincing long snd careful study. ‘he rider is a graceful-looking borseman, correctly costunied, and benutifully painted. The Committee regret that there wns no competition in the branches to which they have made the various awards. Lithograph, by Loomis & Swift. Awarded a first premium. Lithograph, by G. H. Baker. Awarded a second preminm. ON PHOTOGRAPHY, FERDINAND VASSAULT. Committee: FORTUNATO ARRIOLA. P. MEZZARA. W.S. JEWET. In this depnrtment of Art you have assigned us a most difficult duty. To discriminate fairly between the merits of the different contribntors in this beautiful and popular bronch of Art, where the excellencies of all are so nearly cqusl, is no easy task. ‘The conclusions arrived at in this Report are the result, of carelul comparisons, and are given with the hope thnt they msy be cbaritably received, if we have erred in judgment. The present collection of Photographs, including plain nnd retouched in Inda ink and water colors, is undoubtedly tbe finest ever exhibited in San Francisco, and is creditable in the bighest degree to the various artists. Indeed, we think this exhibition of photographie skill could uot be excelled by any display of tbe kind in nny city. California,‘though young in years, is not necessarily young in Art, especially in this branch, whcre we have so many elements of its success in our fine, clear atmosphere, our wealtb, and the refined taste of our people. Photography, as well as other branches of F. E, MILLS. -Art, must and will excel here, if progressing under a kind spirit of emulation and just and intelligent criticism. Perhaps, in this connection, it will not be out of place for yonr committee to remark, that by intelligent criticism is not meant the sarcastic and malicious remarks too often indulged in by writers on Art. There is no intelligence or judgmeut manilested in criticism of that style. ‘The artist learns nothing by it, receives no encouragement, but goes about anotlier work as blindly as belore, thinking all the time of the stigma of ridicule to be nttached to the result of his labor and study, when he should have been pointed out, no matter how severely, if kindly, the right direction, analyzing and reasoning out its merits and its faults. There are others who, thongh rot sarenstic in their criticisms, condemn that which is really meritorious in,a work of Art becnuse it does not attain to their standard; and this standard being far beyond tbe reach of most artists, they necessarily condemn nearly everything coming under their notice. Yo proceed with the duty before us, we find in the collection of Bradley & Rulofson, and Addis & Koch, the best plain photographs on exhibition, and recommend to each a first, premium of eqnal merit, awarding them in this manner, for tbe reason that we found it exceedingly difficult to decide between the two best competitors. There are also fine specimens of plain photographs in the collections of Nahl Bros. nnd Jacob Shew, to whom we award equally the second premium. For the best general coliection of life nnd cabinet-size photographs, re. touched in India ink, we award tne first premium to Bradley & Rulofson.

= The Mining wul Scientific Press. SALES OF THE WEEK: BY THE 8, ¥. STOCK & EXCHANGE BOARD, Saturday, December 20. 12 shs Ophir ac 37234 per foot, h 30. 15 shs Chollar-Potosl at 180@177 per ft, b 30. 14 shs Chollar-Potosl at 175@173} per foot. 10 shs Chollar-Potosl at 170 per foot, s 30. 15shs Yellow Jacket at 505@520 per foot. Tshs Yellow, Jackct at 610@500 per ft, 10. 4shs Yellow Jacket at 525 per foot, h3. 6 sha Yellow Jacket at 530 per foot, h 30. lsh Yellow Jacket at 505 per foot, 83. 28 shs Crown Point at 5:0@610 per foot. 4shs Crown Point at 540 per foot, 30. Sshs Crown Polnt at 515@51) per foot, 8 30, 4shs Crown Point at £10 per foot, s 20. 22 shs Hale & Norcross at 290 per foot, h 30. 26 shs Hale & Noreross at 280@270 per foot. 8shs Alpha, G. H., at 240 per foot. 8 shs Alpha, G H, at 245 per foot, b 30. ish Belcher at 175 per foot. lsh Savage at 830 per foot. 10 shs Imperial at 130 per share, 510. 173shs Imperial at 113@118 per shars. 40 shs Imperlal at 129@124 per share, h 10, 10 shs Imperial at 123 per share, ao 10 shs Imperial at 120 per share, 8 20. 10 shs Im perlal at 120 per share, 830, 17 shs Imperial at 12£ per share, bh 3. 146 shs Slerra Nevadg at at 10}2@934 per sh. 10 shs Slerra Nevada at 10 per share, h5. 105 sits Exchequer at 9}4 per share. 10 shs Ovorman at 60 per foot, 8 30. 45 shs Overman at 55@6734 per share. 30 shs Bulllon at 85@37 per share, 8 30. 18shs Bulllon at 40 per share, h20. 42shs Bulllon at 38@37 per share. 15 shs Bulion at 3834 per share, 8 3. 10 shs Wide West at 8 per share. 20 shs Confidence at 40 per share. 4ehs Empire M. & M. Co. at 225 per sh, 83 lsh Emplre M & M Co. at 230 per sh. 10 sha NB & Mission R. R. at 42 per share. 2ghs Cal S Nav Co at 5934 per cent. 2shs Cal Steam Nav Co at 59 per cent, 810 Amount of sales....s001 oo $ 78,634 v0 Tuesday, January 2. 7 shs Yellow Jacket at 405@520 por foot. 2shs Yellow Jacket at 510 per share, s 30. 8shs Yellow Jacke} at 525 per foor, 2ans Yellow Jacket gt 520 per foot, 3 5. 2shs Yellow Jacket at 520@530{per ft, 3 10. 3shs Yellow Jacket at 520@535 per ft, 83. 1shs Yellow Jacket at 540 per foot, 55. ish Yellow Jacket at 540 per foot, 510. Ish Yellow Jacket at 510 per foot, h3. lsh Yellow Jacket at 540 per foot, 5 3. lsh Yellow Jacket at 64234 per foot, h 10. 43 shs Alpha, G. H., at 245@250 per foot. 8shs Alpha, G. H., at 250 per foot, cash. 14 she Hale & Norcross at 292@292 per foot. 22shs Hale & Noreross at 29732@295 per ft. 1 shs Savago at 815@810 per foot. lsh Savage at 800 per foot, s 3. 2shs Savage at 800 per foot. lsh Savage at 820 per foot. h 30, 4shs Gould & Curry at 918@815 per foot. 4shs Gould & Curry at 910 per foot. 8 sha Crown Point at 575@540 per foot, e. 4shs Crown Polnt at 590 per foot, eash. 4shs Crown Polnt at 590 per foot, 36 shs Ophir at 360 per foot, cash. 12 shs Ophir at 355 per foot, s 10. 60 shs Ophir at 355 per foot. 2shs Chollar-Potosl at 155 per foot, cash. 2shs Chollar-Potosi at 160 per foot. 6&shs Chollar-Potosl at 15732@155 per foot. Ish Chollar-Potosl at 154 per foot. 13shs Overman at 60@55 per foot. 10 shs Overman at 60@55 per foot, cash. 10 shs Overman at 50 per share, s 30, 6 shs Overman at 55 per foot, h 30, 55hs Overman at 55 per foot, b 3. 55 shs Slerra Nevada at 9 per share.10shs Slerra Nevada at 93¢ por share, h 10, 85 sha Sierra Nevada at 8}4@934 per share. 15shs Imperial at 124@126 per share, cash. 8 shs impcrlal at 124 pershare, 83. 10 shs imperial at 125@125 per share. 85shs Imperlal at 126/2@12734 per share, c. 5 shs imperial at 127 per share, ec. 6 shs Imperlal at 12534 per share, 85. 8 shs Confidenoe at 40 per sharo. 5shs Bullion at 40 per share. 10 shs Bullion at 37@37}4 per share. 5shs Bullion at 35 per share 5shs Bullion, at 85 per share, ec. 1g shs Bullion at 37 per share, h 10. 15 shs Bulllon at 35 per share, 33. 27 shs Exchequer at 934 per share. AFTERNOON SESSION. 4shs Crown Polnt at 560 per foot. 4shs Crown Polnt at 660 per foot, s 3. 4shs Savage at 800@780 per foot. 3 shs Savage at 814 @800 per foot, h 30. 1 sh Savage at 785 per foot, lsh Savage at 770 per foot, 3 30. 12shs Chollar-Potosl at 152!4@150 per foot. 6 shs Chollar-Potosi at 150 per foot, 3 15, 24 shs Ophir at 350 per foot. 2shs Hale & Noreross at 280 ner foot. 8 shs Hale & Noreross at 280@285 pr ft, 83. 2] shs Imperial at 125@@124 per share. 10 shs Imperlal at 123 per share. 15 shs Imperial at 124@121 per shure, 5 3. 5shs lmpesaial at 117 per sharo, 8 30. 80 shs Slerra Nevada at 8 per share. lsh Confidence at 32/2 per share. Amount of sales.. sonve oe -B118,499 00 Wednesday, January 3. 36 shs Ophir at 325@345 per foot. 12 sha Ophir at 350 per foot. bh 3. 24 shs Ophir at 360 per foot, h 30. 87 sha Chollar-Potos! at 145@185 per sh, s 30. 35 she Chollar-Potosl at 14744@185 per foot. 8shs Chollar-Potosl at 137@139, 3 3. 20shs Hale & Noreross at 29232 @290 per fr. 4she Hale & Noreross at 2923¢@295, 8 3. 4shs Hale & Noreross at 270 per foot, s 30. 20 shs Crown Point at 530 per foot. 17 shs Yellow Jackot at 515@475 per foot. 2shs Yollow Jacket at 500 per foot, h 4. 2shs Yellow Jacket at 475 per foot, h 80. Men's Clothing, by J. H. Hammond, who exhibits tbree suits of men’s clothing. There being uo competition, the Committee do not report on their merits. For a military coat of superior make and finish—Awarded a silver medal. Cotton Wadding and Baiting, by Greenberg & Co., San Francisco, who exhibit specimens of both articles, of California manufacture, equal iu quality to that imported. Rubber Clothing, by the “Rubber Clothing Co.,” San Francisco, who exhibit samples of rubber clothing and cloth, and a case of fancy articles, which the Committee nssumed to be of tbe same material. These are imported goods of excellent qunlity. The fancy goods exhibited a very great improvement in the variety of design, as well as quality of manufacture,—A warded a certificate of merit. ON GENTS’ FURNISHING GOODS. Committee: @ LEWIS LELAND. H. B. PLATT. The Committee report tbat, nfter a careful examination of the gentlemen’s furnishing goods, they recommend the medal to be given to Mrs. Morris, for the best home-made shirts, collars and wristbands exhibited. The Committee also favorably notice the excellent line of imported goods exhibited by S. W. H. Ward & Son. ON BOOTS AND SHOES. Committee: G. M. NICHOLS. JAMES H.SWAIN. Boots and Shoes, exbibited by Koenig Brothers, for general workmanship, awarded a first premium. Ladies’ Gaiters, by W. F. Burke, San Francisco, who exhibited a showesse of ladies’ gaiters. Mr. Burke made a fine display of good work and fine finisb, which are sunerior to anything of the kind imported.—A warded

a silver medal. Boots and Shoes, by P. Kelly, San Francisco, one esse California boots and shoes. ‘he quslity of material and workmanship ‘of these boots and shoes, are unsurpassed. Awarded a silver medal. ON CLOAKS, ETC, Comniittce: MDE. H. J. LA MARCHE. . MRS. E. W. HITCHINGS. For Cloaks, by Kerby & Byrne, San Francisco, for superior workmanship and finish, a first premium. Cloth Basque, by Meyer & Jonasson, San Francisco, for fine qunlity and finish, a second premium. Mantillas, by J. L. Ney, San Francisco—This mantilla-vork is awarded a certificate of merit. ON FURS, HATS AND CAPS. Committce: T. YOUNG. J. K. WHITE. J. C. MUESSDORFFER. Tbe Committee report as follows: Sable and Mink Goods, by A. Muller; also best general assortment of mnoufactared furs.—A warded a first premium. Ermine and Muskrat Goods, by 1. C. Mayer & Sons.—Awarded a first preniium. Silk Plush Hats, by Van Tassel— Awarded a first premium. Military Caps, vy Blake & Co.—Awarded honorable mention. ON EMBROIDERY AND FANCY NEEDLEWORK. Committee : MRS. A. DANNENBURG. The Committee bave examined the various specimens of embroidery and fancy needlework exhibited at the Fair, and recommend the following as worthy of first premium : Crochet Bed Spread, Miss Rosa Hielboon, a first premium. Patch-Work Quill, by Mrs. M. D. Willis, a first premium. Silk Embroidered Bed Quili, by Miss M. Tolle, a diploma. * Scars, Dresses, Shoes, etc., by Mrs. R. C. Alden, a first premium. Crochet Tidy, by Mrs. 8. Van Roon, a first premium. Worked Chemise and Pillow Slips, by Mrs. N.G. Kittle, a first premium. Embroidered Handkerchiefs, by Mrs. B. Velasco. Tbe Committee, in view of tthe excellence of these articles, aword a certificate of merit. Mathematical Model for Cutting Dresses, by Mrs. Margaret Curtis., The Committee found tbis system simple and reliable, and one of great utility and assistance to those requiring an instructor in cutting ladies’ and children’s dresses—it being a perfect guide in dress-cutting. ‘Tbe Committee therefore award the article a diploma. Regalia and Military Goods, by Danicl Norcross, San Francisco, a most snperb nssortment of gold and silver embroidery on regalia and military goods.— Awarded a diploma. Skillful Embroidery, by Mrs, John Harding, late Mrs. P. E. Rogers, Sun Francisco, for beautiful embroidery.—A warded a silver mednl. Chenille Work, by Mrs. Mary Gray, of beautiful design and skillful execution. Awarded a diploma. Worsted Work, by Mrs. E. M. Cottrell, a most benutiful specimen of this kind of work Awarded a diploma. MRs. H. L. DAVIS. SCULPTURE. Committee: W, A. JEWETT, F, A. BUTMAN, 0. GORI, F. ARRIOLA, V. SQUARZA. There were but few exhibitions in this department of the late Fair, excepting the works of Mr. Mezznra. Some balf dozen imnges in mnrble (importations), placed about the fountain, which were not entered for competition, require, we presume, no particular mention. Also, one of the ssme in tbe Art Gallery, * Snmuel,” ot Biblical . history, probnbly copied froin the plaster cast so common, and from the original idea of Benjamin West. There were on exhibition, by Rogers of New York, and loaned by kindness of Messrs. Jones, Wool & Sutberland, a collection of beautiful statuettes, in plaster, illustrating events of soldier lite io the late Rebellion. As works of art they are worth more than a passing notice, exbibiting as they doa force of character and expression, snd truth to nature, that tells the story far better than the artist could have done in words. A number of them are wortby of being executed, life size in morble. One mantel, in Vermont white marble, designed in good tnste, and finely finisbed, was exhibited by John Daniel. There were on exbibition severul plaster bnsts by Mezzars, one in pnrticular finely modeled and true to nnture. Also a number of cameos, cut by the same ortist, which we think could not be excelled for fine workmnnsbip and artistic effect. In the United States, thus far, cameo cutting has attracted but little attention, though in Hurope it is held in high estimation, taking ronk slongside with works in gold and silver, and dating as an art long anterior to the time of that prolific genius, cameo cutter, worker in gold, silver, an“ bronze, and sculptor, Benvenuto Cellini. A colossal statue in plaster, of Abraham Lincoln, by P. Mezzara, wus placed in a very bad light and posision to be seen to the best advontnge. In the modeling of this work the artist has bad many obstncles to overcome. First, its size (ten feet in hight) presents not n few difficulties not encountered in the life size; secondly, the well-known want of anythirg like grace and beauty (without it wns the homely beauty of an honest expression) in the outward appenrance of the subject ; nnd, lastly, the-prejudice existing agninst clothing statuary in modern costume. There has been much said about this last work by Mezzora, and all that we have heard has been on one side. We propose in this plnce briefly to tell both sides of the story—to speak of its merits ns well as of its fsults. ‘The ideas of the nrtist engrafted in the work nre truthful to the character of Mr. Lincoln and the history of his time. He is represented with the left arm extended, holding in that band the “Emancipation Proclamation,” in the act of reaching out and proclaiming freedom to the slave. The right orm falling by his side, with the hslf-opened band covering and shielding with its protection a scroll representing the Constitution of his country. Under his right foot are allegorics! imsges of Slavery and Rebellion ; on the Tree of Life, by which he stands, is a representntion of Union. ‘The cast is well finished, as may be seen by the photograph taken before it was placed on exhibition in the Pavilion, whicb shows tbe stntue to much better advantsge than could be seen from any point of view in the place it occupied during the Fair. The lines of the costume, and some points in the figure, are too sharp and angular, snd the left arm is too long. ‘he nttitude is drsmatic—this was not at olla cbsrneteristic of Mr. Lincoln—but the expression of the bead und face is fine, and, we sbould judge, a good likeness. Tt isn bold nttempt to produce a colossal statue, clothed in modern costume, aud some parts of the work are open to a justly severe criticism, yet we think it sbonld not be criticised without giving to tbe artist the credit which be really deserves. For Mr. Mezzara’s general work we recommend a special premium. Awarded a gold medal. ON OIL PAINTINGS. Committeo: P. MEZZARA, T. A. PARRY, Tbe Committee report ss follows : Portrait Painting, by Fortunato Arriola. Awarded n silver medal. Landscape Painting, by F. Butmnn. Awonrded a silver medal. Oil Painting, by Nahl Bros. & Dickman. The best oil painting in the exhibition, Awarded a silver mednl. ‘This painting deserves especinl mention for its exquisite drawing und color, nnd for the life-like impatience of the horse, whose superficinl snatomy is delineated in a manner evincing long snd careful study. ‘he rider is a graceful-looking borseman, correctly costunied, and benutifully painted. The Committee regret that there wns no competition in the branches to which they have made the various awards. Lithograph, by Loomis & Swift. Awarded a first premium. Lithograph, by G. H. Baker. Awarded a second preminm. ON PHOTOGRAPHY, FERDINAND VASSAULT. Committee: FORTUNATO ARRIOLA. P. MEZZARA. W.S. JEWET. In this depnrtment of Art you have assigned us a most difficult duty. To discriminate fairly between the merits of the different contribntors in this beautiful and popular bronch of Art, where the excellencies of all are so nearly cqusl, is no easy task. ‘The conclusions arrived at in this Report are the result, of carelul comparisons, and are given with the hope thnt they msy be cbaritably received, if we have erred in judgment. The present collection of Photographs, including plain nnd retouched in Inda ink and water colors, is undoubtedly tbe finest ever exhibited in San Francisco, and is creditable in the bighest degree to the various artists. Indeed, we think this exhibition of photographie skill could uot be excelled by any display of tbe kind in nny city. California,‘though young in years, is not necessarily young in Art, especially in this branch, whcre we have so many elements of its success in our fine, clear atmosphere, our wealtb, and the refined taste of our people. Photography, as well as other branches of F. E, MILLS. -Art, must and will excel here, if progressing under a kind spirit of emulation and just and intelligent criticism. Perhaps, in this connection, it will not be out of place for yonr committee to remark, that by intelligent criticism is not meant the sarcastic and malicious remarks too often indulged in by writers on Art. There is no intelligence or judgmeut manilested in criticism of that style. ‘The artist learns nothing by it, receives no encouragement, but goes about anotlier work as blindly as belore, thinking all the time of the stigma of ridicule to be nttached to the result of his labor and study, when he should have been pointed out, no matter how severely, if kindly, the right direction, analyzing and reasoning out its merits and its faults. There are others who, thongh rot sarenstic in their criticisms, condemn that which is really meritorious in,a work of Art becnuse it does not attain to their standard; and this standard being far beyond tbe reach of most artists, they necessarily condemn nearly everything coming under their notice. Yo proceed with the duty before us, we find in the collection of Bradley & Rulofson, and Addis & Koch, the best plain photographs on exhibition, and recommend to each a first, premium of eqnal merit, awarding them in this manner, for tbe reason that we found it exceedingly difficult to decide between the two best competitors. There are also fine specimens of plain photographs in the collections of Nahl Bros. nnd Jacob Shew, to whom we award equally the second premium. For the best general coliection of life nnd cabinet-size photographs, re. touched in India ink, we award tne first premium to Bradley & Rulofson.