Volume 12 (1866) (428 pages)

Nas 2 RAN ULE: l a Yournal of Alsctut Arts, Srience, anid “Bining aad Mlechanical Lrogress. DEWEY & CO., PUR LISILERS And Pacent Solleltors, SAN FRANCISCO, SATURDAY, MARCH 10, 1866. VOLUM®Y XII. Number 10, TABLE OF CONTENTS. Hansbrow’s Nouble Acting(Leter from our Regular CorHorizontal Pumplug Ea respondrit #iuo—Mluatrated Vaterxou's Mining BIL in Mechanics Institure Eleetlon. Mung Comity. : A Sew Aunal. aniator, Mammoth Distrlet, Nye Co., An Inprovement In Mining Srocks. A Now Earth Pulverlser. . The Natluual Lincoln Monu: ment, Discovery of Placer Digglngs ly Lower Valiiornis. Reportol the Wing Olstricl/ Edltn! of Batepllas in the state of . Mining ChDiuabua, Mexlkkeo—Conu} tory. tinued, Stock Sales and Reports. The Trnetory Curve and the’Sin Francisco Prices Current Pruperthes of Grinding] New Miulaz and Other Ad: Platus—No., 4. vertisemnents, ele. From Brown's Valley. Minkig About Folsom. Roasthiy Sulphurets—Agaln, * Queries.” Origin of Pollulea! Terms. Mining POLES Laud Selvcied, Shareholders’ Direc. MECHANICS’ INSTITUTE ELECTION. Tbe annual electioa of the Mechanics’ Institute, last Monday, proved quite a spirited affair, ood resulted in the choice of equal numhers on the regular and opposition tickets. The president elect, Mr. H J. Buoth,is a thorough mcchanic aud husincss man, being one of the Most prominent and successful foundrymen io this city or State. Althoazh Mr. Booth lost some vctes through bis repoited opposition to the eight hour law, the election was by no means generally influeaced by that qnesticn. The yotes cast were very inuch scratcbed, the hurdest contested offices beiny for presidents vice president, and treasurer. Following is the vote: Regular Nominatt posit FOR PRESIDENT, H, J. Noolti,...4314 . Charles M. Plum..202 FOR VICE PRESIDENT. D, A. Macdouald.. 333, A. C, Aust. .s.cceeee 272 FOR RECORDING SECRETARY. Robert Rididlle...281 . Jigon B, Vierce,.. *327 FOR CORRESPONDING SECRETARY, AS. Hate. ..0008+256. A. T. Dewey ..327 FOR TREASURER, Edward Nunan...262 . Thomas Young.. #349 POR DIRECTORS, James B. Johugon..s01 . Joseph McGill. 16.6. Pa. © Contior,. God . N. W. Spaulding. Heaury Webb.,. WwW. WwW Jolin W. Farren, Ss F. G. Edwards James Spiers. Win, T. Garrate, * Kleuted, The clectioa brought ia about 225 new members, each of whom paid an admissioa fee of $5, aud one quarter's dues in advance, $1.50. By the receipts from this source, and from payment of back dues, the Institute must have realized some $1,600. Although a rsh of new members into any association for the purpose of voting is a most doubtiul acquisition, we are glad to note that many exceilent uames appear in the list of those who joined the Institute on Monday. On Thursday eveniug @ special meeting of the Iastitute was hetd, and the aew officers -. HANSBROW'S DOUBLE ACTING, HORIduly instulled. The president made a brief and appropriate speech, alludiag to the prescat influence of the society, and evincing aa eara-' est determination to advance its best interests. A cnmmittee was appointed to report resolutions at the next meeting, complimentiag the past officers for their able and faithful services, Our evening cotemporary, the Builetin, gives the following approbative paragraph : “ The aew ollicers elect are all able and eaergetic mea, avd the Institate cannot fail to thrive under their management. It is also due to the retiring officers to say, that their management of the affuirs of the lastitute during the past year has been emiaently wise and judicious, and that ia no year since the foundation of tle Mechanics’ Institute has it beea gore prosperous than under their admiaistratiou.” ZONTAL PUMPING ENGINE. Any substantial improvement in machinery for pumping in mines must be admitted nt this time to be of great importance. ‘I'he engraying connected with this article represents a new style of puinping engines, just completed at the Miners’ Foundry, in this city. for Hon. Thomas Hansbrow, of Sacramento, the ingenious inventor of the world-renowned challenge pump. We copy the following description from the anaual circular of tbe Miners’ Foundry, now in press inthe Mixino axp Screntiric Press book and job printing office. This engine is applicable for feeding hoilers,. Tue NamionaL Lixcoun Moxunent.—The State Superintendont of Public Instraction has caused 2 number of blank books to he prepared, and placed in the hands of the tenchers of the public schools, for the enrollment of the names of such pupils aad teacbers as may feel able and disposed to contribute toward the National Lincolu Monument Fund. It is desired to make this subscription as general as possible. A thousand dollars from 10,000 children, at ten cents each, would be much more acceptable thaa the same amount from one huadred people who might subscribe one dollar each. ‘The object is aot so much the amount which moy be raised,ns to have all the irrigation, aad miaing purposes, and con be. pupils take an iaterest in this national work ny HANSBROW’S DOUSLE ACTING, HORIZONTAL, HIGH PRESSURE, PUMPING ENGINE. used asa steam fire engine, as it possesses great forcing power,aad can be readily 1aounted upoa wheels. ‘The steam cylinder, which will be seen apoa tbe lelt of the engraving, is 10-inch diameter ; the water cylinder, upon the right, is 6-inch diameter ; length of stroke 10-inch ; diameter of suction and discbarge pipe, each 4 inches; capacity of the pump 10,000 gallons per liour; weight 2,200 pounds ; price $950. The pump valves are of the same constrnction as those of Hansbrow’s other celebrated patent pumps. ‘Ihe poweris comanunicated directly from the steam cylinder to the pump by means of tbe piston rod, on ona end of which is the steaia pistoa,aad oa tbe other ead the piston of the pump. ‘Ihere is no craak, shaft or fly-wheel, and the valve receives its niotioa from the pistou rod by a very simple arrangement ‘of rock-lever aad tappets. The steam cylinder, pump cylinder and bed plate, form one casting, thereby moking it extremely simple, not liable to get out of order, and most substaatial ia its construction. It requires but little fouadutioa, needs no setting, and can be secured to any beam or planking by screws supplied for the purpose. Bic Beyva.—here is just now quite a rusb for the Big Bead miaes. ‘There will sooa bea big rush back again. ‘The Big Bend will be apt to prove a hig break to maay a poor miner. of reariag a monument to a great aad good man who has fallen in behalf of a country he loved, and by which he was beloved. Every pupil who subscribes will have his name enrolled asa coatributor. The books which have been sent to the different schools, will be forwarded to the State Superintendent, and by him he sent to the National Committee, who will cause them to be deposited in the archives of tbe Association, when the aantes of the California schoolchildren and all other coatributors to the Fund will be sacredly preserved to ull future time. Deparrorr.—Joba Arthur Philips, Esq., the eminent Eaglish Metatlurgist, leaves California oa tbe steamer of to-day. We under stand that he proposes to cmbody the resulfs of bis obscrvatioas on this coastin a book, which will be publisbed soon after his retura home. We bespeak a large edition for California. A Frorat Monsrrosity.—There has been 0a exhibition the past week at Keith’s drug store, on Montgomery street, a floral moastrosity fa the shape of a triple Egyptian lily, or rather tbree lilies erowing from a single stem like the trefoil. It was grown in a garden in this city. Treasure rrom Saasta.—The treasare shipments from Shasta for the moath of February, were $98,589, Tue Lixcoun Sonoot Lisrary.—It will be recollected thnt the Lincoln School boys recently gave a public exhibition from which they realized ahout $800 for the purchasing of additionn! hooks for the library connected with that School. We lenrn from Mr. Hoitt, the Principal, that about holf the money has been expended in this city. The books so ohtained are already in the schon! bailding, and the teachers met a few evenings since for the purpose of putting good substantinl covers on them. The bnlance of the money has heen placed in the lauds of Roman & Co., for the purchase, in New York, of such books as caanot be obtained here. The selections will be made with the greatest care hy a competent persoa. Cases will eonn be made so that the books can be pat in positioa for ase by the pupils. We understand the library already contains the best lot of books for teacher's refereace to he found in this city. Scnoot Vacatiox.—There will bea vacation of tbe Public Schools of this city for one week, commencing with Moaday aext. It was stated at the meetiag of the Board of Edncatina, oa Tuesday evening last, that there was only ahout $15,000 in the School Fand. If that is so—and it very probahly is—it is to be hoped that the Legislature will take sach actioa the coming week as to secure the continaance of the schools without any other interruption than the proposed vacation of six days. To accomplish this tbe Legislature may either authorize the issuaace of boads, or they may pass a special act allowing demands for service this year to be paid out of next year’s funds. Hither will accomplish the purpose ; and either courge may very properly he produced. At all events we trust the Legislature will take such steps as will enable the Board of Education to keep the schools aloag without Interruption. Tae Serine Vattex Scuoou.—Mr. aad Mrs. Marks, Miss Mortou aad Miss Van Reyuegaa were traasferred to the aew Spring Valley School by the action of the Bourd nf Education oa Tuesday evening last. It will be recollected that that new, commodious aad well planned house recently constructed for this school, at the corner of Broadway aad Larkin streets, was dedicatcd a short time since. A large aumber of the friends of the school were ia attendance, and we are glad to be able to say that a handsome sum was realized for the heaefit of the school. The money will be expended ia scientific apparatus for the same. Apporntea.—Mr. Charles Bonner, formerly Superintendent of the Gonld & Curry, has been appointed Superintendeat of the Suvage, and took charge of the works on Tuesday lust. Mr. Boaaer is well acquainted with the Comstock lead, and being also quite familiar with the Savage claim, a better maa could not have beea fouad to succeed Captaia Curtis. Not Baa.—Bullion to the value of $475,491.63 was shipped from the office of Wells, Fargo & Co. Gold Hill, Nev., dnriag the mnath of February.

Nas 2 RAN ULE: l a Yournal of Alsctut Arts, Srience, anid “Bining aad Mlechanical Lrogress. DEWEY & CO., PUR LISILERS And Pacent Solleltors, SAN FRANCISCO, SATURDAY, MARCH 10, 1866. VOLUM®Y XII. Number 10, TABLE OF CONTENTS. Hansbrow’s Nouble Acting(Leter from our Regular CorHorizontal Pumplug Ea respondrit #iuo—Mluatrated Vaterxou's Mining BIL in Mechanics Institure Eleetlon. Mung Comity. : A Sew Aunal. aniator, Mammoth Distrlet, Nye Co., An Inprovement In Mining Srocks. A Now Earth Pulverlser. . The Natluual Lincoln Monu: ment, Discovery of Placer Digglngs ly Lower Valiiornis. Reportol the Wing Olstricl/ Edltn! of Batepllas in the state of . Mining ChDiuabua, Mexlkkeo—Conu} tory. tinued, Stock Sales and Reports. The Trnetory Curve and the’Sin Francisco Prices Current Pruperthes of Grinding] New Miulaz and Other Ad: Platus—No., 4. vertisemnents, ele. From Brown's Valley. Minkig About Folsom. Roasthiy Sulphurets—Agaln, * Queries.” Origin of Pollulea! Terms. Mining POLES Laud Selvcied, Shareholders’ Direc. MECHANICS’ INSTITUTE ELECTION. Tbe annual electioa of the Mechanics’ Institute, last Monday, proved quite a spirited affair, ood resulted in the choice of equal numhers on the regular and opposition tickets. The president elect, Mr. H J. Buoth,is a thorough mcchanic aud husincss man, being one of the Most prominent and successful foundrymen io this city or State. Althoazh Mr. Booth lost some vctes through bis repoited opposition to the eight hour law, the election was by no means generally influeaced by that qnesticn. The yotes cast were very inuch scratcbed, the hurdest contested offices beiny for presidents vice president, and treasurer. Following is the vote: Regular Nominatt posit FOR PRESIDENT, H, J. Noolti,......4314 . Charles M. Plum....202 FOR VICE PRESIDENT. D, A. Macdouald.... 333, A. C, Aust. .s.cceeee 272 FOR RECORDING SECRETARY. Robert Rididlle......281 . Jigon B, Vierce,... *327 FOR CORRESPONDING SECRETARY, AS. Hate.. ...0008+256. A. T. Dewey ....327 FOR TREASURER, Edward Nunan.....262 . Thomas Young.... #349 POR DIRECTORS, James B. Johugon...s01 . Joseph McGill.. 16.6. Pa. © Contior,. God . N. W. Spaulding. Heaury Webb.,. WwW. WwW Jolin W. Farren, Ss F. G. Edwards James Spiers. Win, T. Garrate, * Kleuted, The clectioa brought ia about 225 new members, each of whom paid an admissioa fee of $5, aud one quarter's dues in advance, $1.50. By the receipts from this source, and from payment of back dues, the Institute must have realized some $1,600. Although a rsh of new members into any association for the purpose of voting is a most doubtiul acquisition, we are glad to note that many exceilent uames appear in the list of those who joined the Institute on Monday. On Thursday eveniug @ special meeting of the Iastitute was hetd, and the aew officers -. HANSBROW'S DOUBLE ACTING, HORIduly instulled. The president made a brief and appropriate speech, alludiag to the prescat influence of the society, and evincing aa eara-' est determination to advance its best interests. A cnmmittee was appointed to report resolutions at the next meeting, complimentiag the past officers for their able and faithful services, Our evening cotemporary, the Builetin, gives the following approbative paragraph : “ The aew ollicers elect are all able and eaergetic mea, avd the Institate cannot fail to thrive under their management. It is also due to the retiring officers to say, that their management of the affuirs of the lastitute during the past year has been emiaently wise and judicious, and that ia no year since the foundation of tle Mechanics’ Institute has it beea gore prosperous than under their admiaistratiou.” ZONTAL PUMPING ENGINE. Any substantial improvement in machinery for pumping in mines must be admitted nt this time to be of great importance. ‘I'he engraying connected with this article represents a new style of puinping engines, just completed at the Miners’ Foundry, in this city. for Hon. Thomas Hansbrow, of Sacramento, the ingenious inventor of the world-renowned challenge pump. We copy the following description from the anaual circular of tbe Miners’ Foundry, now in press inthe Mixino axp Screntiric Press book and job printing office. This engine is applicable for feeding hoilers,. Tue NamionaL Lixcoun Moxunent.—The State Superintendont of Public Instraction has caused 2 number of blank books to he prepared, and placed in the hands of the tenchers of the public schools, for the enrollment of the names of such pupils aad teacbers as may feel able and disposed to contribute toward the National Lincolu Monument Fund. It is desired to make this subscription as general as possible. A thousand dollars from 10,000 children, at ten cents each, would be much more acceptable thaa the same amount from one huadred people who might subscribe one dollar each. ‘The object is aot so much the amount which moy be raised,ns to have all the

irrigation, aad miaing purposes, and con be. pupils take an iaterest in this national work ny HANSBROW’S DOUSLE ACTING, HORIZONTAL, HIGH PRESSURE, PUMPING ENGINE. used asa steam fire engine, as it possesses great forcing power,aad can be readily 1aounted upoa wheels. ‘The steam cylinder, which will be seen apoa tbe lelt of the engraving, is 10-inch diameter ; the water cylinder, upon the right, is 6-inch diameter ; length of stroke 10-inch ; diameter of suction and discbarge pipe, each 4 inches; capacity of the pump 10,000 gallons per liour; weight 2,200 pounds ; price $950. The pump valves are of the same constrnction as those of Hansbrow’s other celebrated patent pumps. ‘Ihe poweris comanunicated directly from the steam cylinder to the pump by means of tbe piston rod, on ona end of which is the steaia pistoa,aad oa tbe other ead the piston of the pump. ‘Ihere is no craak, shaft or fly-wheel, and the valve receives its niotioa from the pistou rod by a very simple arrangement ‘of rock-lever aad tappets. The steam cylinder, pump cylinder and bed plate, form one casting, thereby moking it extremely simple, not liable to get out of order, and most substaatial ia its construction. It requires but little fouadutioa, needs no setting, and can be secured to any beam or planking by screws supplied for the purpose. Bic Beyva.—here is just now quite a rusb for the Big Bead miaes. ‘There will sooa bea big rush back again. ‘The Big Bend will be apt to prove a hig break to maay a poor miner. of reariag a monument to a great aad good man who has fallen in behalf of a country he loved, and by which he was beloved. Every pupil who subscribes will have his name enrolled asa coatributor. The books which have been sent to the different schools, will be forwarded to the State Superintendent, and by him he sent to the National Committee, who will cause them to be deposited in the archives of tbe Association, when the aantes of the California schoolchildren and all other coatributors to the Fund will be sacredly preserved to ull future time. Deparrorr.—Joba Arthur Philips, Esq., the eminent Eaglish Metatlurgist, leaves California oa tbe steamer of to-day. We under stand that he proposes to cmbody the resulfs of bis obscrvatioas on this coastin a book, which will be publisbed soon after his retura home. We bespeak a large edition for California. A Frorat Monsrrosity.—There has been 0a exhibition the past week at Keith’s drug store, on Montgomery street, a floral moastrosity fa the shape of a triple Egyptian lily, or rather tbree lilies erowing from a single stem like the trefoil. It was grown in a garden in this city. Treasure rrom Saasta.—The treasare shipments from Shasta for the moath of February, were $98,589, Tue Lixcoun Sonoot Lisrary.—It will be recollected thnt the Lincoln School boys recently gave a public exhibition from which they realized ahout $800 for the purchasing of additionn! hooks for the library connected with that School. We lenrn from Mr. Hoitt, the Principal, that about holf the money has been expended in this city. The books so ohtained are already in the schon! bailding, and the teachers met a few evenings since for the purpose of putting good substantinl covers on them. The bnlance of the money has heen placed in the lauds of Roman & Co., for the purchase, in New York, of such books as caanot be obtained here. The selections will be made with the greatest care hy a competent persoa. Cases will eonn be made so that the books can be pat in positioa for ase by the pupils. We understand the library already contains the best lot of books for teacher's refereace to he found in this city. Scnoot Vacatiox.—There will bea vacation of tbe Public Schools of this city for one week, commencing with Moaday aext. It was stated at the meetiag of the Board of Edncatina, oa Tuesday evening last, that there was only ahout $15,000 in the School Fand. If that is so—and it very probahly is—it is to be hoped that the Legislature will take sach actioa the coming week as to secure the continaance of the schools without any other interruption than the proposed vacation of six days. To accomplish this tbe Legislature may either authorize the issuaace of boads, or they may pass a special act allowing demands for service this year to be paid out of next year’s funds. Hither will accomplish the purpose ; and either courge may very properly he produced. At all events we trust the Legislature will take such steps as will enable the Board of Education to keep the schools aloag without Interruption. Tae Serine Vattex Scuoou.—Mr. aad Mrs. Marks, Miss Mortou aad Miss Van Reyuegaa were traasferred to the aew Spring Valley School by the action of the Bourd nf Education oa Tuesday evening last. It will be recollected that that new, commodious aad well planned house recently constructed for this school, at the corner of Broadway aad Larkin streets, was dedicatcd a short time since. A large aumber of the friends of the school were ia attendance, and we are glad to be able to say that a handsome sum was realized for the heaefit of the school. The money will be expended ia scientific apparatus for the same. Apporntea.—Mr. Charles Bonner, formerly Superintendent of the Gonld & Curry, has been appointed Superintendeat of the Suvage, and took charge of the works on Tuesday lust. Mr. Boaaer is well acquainted with the Comstock lead, and being also quite familiar with the Savage claim, a better maa could not have beea fouad to succeed Captaia Curtis. Not Baa.—Bullion to the value of $475,491.63 was shipped from the office of Wells, Fargo & Co. Gold Hill, Nev., dnriag the mnath of February.