Volume 12 (1866) (428 pages)

16 She Wining and Seientitic Dregs, Subscribe Now! 1866 JANUARY Ist, 1866 Commencement of Twelfth Volume —OF THE Mining and Scientific Press The title of our journal is a truthful expression of its character. It affords a class of progressive information to the Miners, Mechanics and Professional Men of the Pacific Coast, which caonot he derived from hooks, or otber publications. Each Volume comprises, io reality, a hook of new intelligence and facts relating to Mining, Mechaoism, Metallurgy, Science and Art, developed hy our richand peculiar resources, and identical with our own industry and history. By the encouragement of intelligeot economy in Labor aod OoLp-savine, we shall moke the PREss a source of INDIVIDUAL PROFIT to its patrons, as well as a public henefit to every local community io which it circulates. The prospects of our journal ore now hrighter than at any former period. Our facilities for furnishing a valuable journal are constantly increasiog. Following are some of the many opinions generously expressed hy our neighbors : Editorial Expressioas: The publishers intend to make it the “Scientific Amerlean’? of tbe Pacific Coast. Evory miaer should have a copy of it in his eabia, for lt wiil be filled witb usoful information io the pick and snovel fraternity.—[Trinity Journal, Sbould he taken by every man ownlng ‘feet ” [and hrains] in this State,—. Boacon. In no other ten journals can the reader find the same amouat of rellable minlng news as in the Paess,—[Contra Costa Gazette. Every stockholder In dlffer&nt mines will find it will pay to take and read this mining juurnal._(Contra, Costa Guzette, The Press is to the Pacifle Coast what the ‘ Scientifie American” is on the Atlantic. It deservee its suecess.-— (Aurora Daily Times. It ie fully up to the t{mee,and furnishes the latest min ing improvements and intelligence,—[Calaveras Chronicle. Every miner should subscribe for the Press.—[Calaveras Chroniele, Il presents a channel through which all mining noticee may bocheaply co1solidated into one shoet for tbe eonvenience of all stockholders.—[Mountaln Messenger. We can give our testimony tbat it is always replote with useful and valuable intor:natlou to miners and mecbanics, {Piacer Herald. It contalns correspondence from different seclions, giving accounts of new discoveries in gold, silver and copper, and sbould be takon by every person tbat wishes to keep well posted on the devolopments of our State and the Territories.—[ Mountain Messenger. With tbo last number is an‘indox to tho whole volume, most useful and valuable to those who keep files of that paper.—(Sbasta Courier. Prof. J. D, Whitney’s address on Mining, ie given entire, * * * We preserve the Press, and would like to havea full file.—[Napa Reporter. The public should support the enterprise of tho Mixixc Pexss, ove of the best papers in tbe State, by a liberal patronage, as it is only by 4 system of legitimate reports tbat our miues can be favorably hrought before men a capital belaw,—[Calaveras Chronicle. Under the managomont of Messrs. Dewey & Co., the Press bas been much improved in every respeet. * * It desorves a liberal support.—[Virginia Union. A good paper for tbis country.—[Humboldt Register, Na. . Thoso who would have a good paper of this characler, should sz bscribe now, ~[Marysville Appeal. It embraces one of tbe finest felds lu the world, and geems to improvo it. * * * It will ho second to no sclentifie record now published on this continent — [Los Angeles News. A neat and useful journal. One of the most presentable and useful la tbe State, —fSunday Biercury. Such a journal has been needed on tho Paeific Coast, The Press fills tbe bill,—[Reese River Reveille, A splendid papor, and should bave a good list of subseribers iu prosperous Grass Valley.—(G. V. National, We receive, regularly as clock work, this exceedingly vaiuablo and interestlug journal.—[Napa Reporter. Interestiag and Important to miners and Mountain men. (Butte Record, Friends pleased with our efforts In the publication of the Press ean render uscssential aid by furnishlug correspondence and all important information whlch inay come undor thelr observation, and by calling the attention of their nolghhors to the commondable features of the paper; the appreelation of which favors will be duly manifested by the constant improvement of our journal. Specimon coples wlll be sent free to those desiring to cxumino the paper heforo subserlbing. Postmasters, Express Agents and News-dealers, acting as our agents, willreceive Ilberal commissions, SUBSCEIPTION 1N ADVANCE, One. Year, (two volumes). Six Montbs, (one volume; Sg Boonn Vorumes For Sare.f% FOR ADVERTISING Onr terms are very reasonable. Mintno Companixs ale cspecially favored by our rates, and careful attention Is given to the legal publication of Min1no Noriees. Orrtoz—No. 605 Clay street, corner of Sansome. DEWEY & CO., Publishers, a. W. BK. SMITH +e0W. B, EWER,. A. T. DEWEY, JOB PRINTING —FOR~ THE PEOPLE! Mining and Scientific Press JOB PRINTING OFFICE, 505 Clay Street, (onthwest corner of Sansome street, on 2d fioor,) Formerly WATERS BROS, & CO.’S. ‘We are now prepared to offer customers the most favorahie inducements to patronizo our Book and Joh Prin!Ing Establisbment. Our office is supplicd with an EXTENSIVE asSOrLEDE of Type, and the Bsr style of Presses for coon WOaE an CHEAP AND RAPID PRINTING. Patrons wili always find us well up to the times, ready to exeeute superior work, and furnish the same as cheap as any prompt and reliable firm in San Francisco. Our alm is to surr ovR customers in regard to style and prices, and will guarantee entire satisfaction to every reasonable individual who may be kind enougb tohestow upon us his patronage. We give especial attentlan, when desired, in assisting parties in making up or revising their copy. Particular eare will always be given to the publication of LAW ERIEFS, CERTIFICATES OF STOCK, MISCELLANEOUS BLANKS, BLANK BOOKS, MINING BLANKS, SOOKS, PAMPHLETS, CARDS, CIRCULARS, MINING REPORTS. Orders from tbe interior will reeeive prompt attention. We shall take care to seeure correetness 1n all work executed for parties out of towa. Small packages can be forwarded by mall at small expenso. City customers, or persons visiting San Francisco, are invited to cali and examine our speelmens, when they will be potitely informed of our prices by the Proprietors. DEWXY «& CO.,, Proprietors, Mining and Seientifie Press Patent Agency, Nowspaper and Job Printing Office. = 605 Clay Street, San Franelsco, A. T. DF WEY. W. B. EWER. Cc. W. M, SMIIH. 1852. ° 1866 A NEW VOLUME. Fourtcenth Year of Pablication, THE GOLDEN ERA. Fouuded in 1852. The oldest Weekly Papor In the State, permanently established, and more widely cirgulated at home and abroad thau any other on tbe Pacific Coast. In California, the Atlantic States, and througbout the entire fleld of its great and rapidly iucreasing circulation, Tae Gorpsy Era is universally regarded asa Literary and Family Journal of unequalled excelleuce, Among its contributors are all the beet writers on this sido of the Contiuent, and correspoudente of distinguished ability in New York, Paris and London. Liberal Terms to Clubs. THE GoLDEN Era ie furnisbed to CLUBS at the following rates: Throe Copies, one year, Ton Dollars ; Fivo Copies, one year, Fifteen Dollars; Ten Copies, one year, Twenty five Dollars. Ah extra copy will he forwarded, free, for one year, to the person eending a club of five or ten subscribers, Tue GOLDEN ERA is now enlarged by the addition of eight columns to its pages—and presente fifiy-six columus, containing the greatest possiblo variety of Valuahlo and Enter. taining, Original and Selected Matter, allcombiaing to render Taz Gotpen Era a Literary and Family Journal of surpassiug Interest and attraction; a Welcome Guest In Cottage and Cabin; the favorite at the freside in City and Couutry, tbo most useful, agreeable altogethor dosirable publication for Californla readers and tbeir kiudred and friends in the Atlantic States, Europe, and elsewhere, Every Houeehold in tbe Mouutains and Valleys, the Cities, Towns, and Mining Camps of California and tbroughout the Pacific States aud Territories, should recolvo and welcomo THe GotDEN Era asa regular weokly visitor, Serial Romauces in The Golden Era. Tbe most popular Novels of the present day published as Serials,from week to week, in the GotpEeN Era, from advance sheets, simultaneously witb their appearance In tbe Haglish and Atlantic Perlodicals. Among lbe contributors to the Gonpen Era are all the promineat writers of Literary Repute in Califernia and on the Pacific Coast, also vorrespondents and contributors of . distinguisbed ability In tbe Atlantic States and Europe, comprising an array of Talent and Geniue unajsproaebed hy any Literary Journal iu Calitornia, tbe Atlantic States, or Europe, o THOUGHTS AND THINGS” APPEAR WEEKLY IN THE GOLDEN ERA, Read “ Thoughts and Things” In tbe OoLpEN Era, * Professor Clearquill.”? in tbo Goldon Era, « Dogberry,’’ In tho Golden Era, «* Alice Mason,”? In tbe Golden Era, “ Hogh Humpbrey,” ln tho Goldon Era. * Bill Dadd,”’ in the Golden Era. SUBSCRIBE FOR THE GOLDEN ERA. One Yoar...+.$4 00 Six Months..$2 00 To Mail Subseribers. Tue Gorpen Era for One Year.. + $4 00 Tae Gorpen Era for Six Months: +-$2 00 Tae Gorpsn Era for Three Months...+. +31 00 Sent from tbe Office to any Address in California and Oregon—Nevada, Washington, Idabo, Utah and Colorado Territories—the Atlantic States, Europe, and al] parts of the World. Take care to write distinctly the name of the person, tho namo of tho city, town or locality where the post office is situated, and the uamo of tbo County and Stato, in order tbat the papor may bo fully and accurately directed to every address, , AGENTS In evyory part of tbe Stato recelve subscriptlons for tho GoLpux Era, POSTMASTERS in Californla, Oregon, and neighboring Territories obtaining subseriptions for the Gorntn Era and forwarding the same, witb name and addrees of tbe subscribor, will be allowed a very liberal commission therefor. Liberal Terms to Clubs. Threo coples, ONO FEAT. ..eseccveree cesereveree DLO OO Five copies, O00 YCar.eecssseccecsescesceseraeressdld OQ Ten Copies, ONG VEAL. .ccceecsevcceseeernasseeees Sou OD Now is the Time to Subscribe. TO ADVERTISERS. Best Advertising Medium.—The Golden Era ls the oldeat Weekly Journal in California, ind indlsputably enjoys by far the largest circulation in tbe city of San Francisco and in tbe interior of tbe State. THE GOLDEN BRA Is universally read in every city, town, village and mining and agricultural precinct in California, and offers unusual and unequalled advantages to those who desire to bring thelr business promlnently before the community. Only a limlted spaco is dovoted to advertising. All advertisiug pages are also largely occupicd with fresh'and interesting reading matter, and no advertisement can escape attention, The charges for advertising are not so large, proportioned to the benefits derived, as those of otber papere, Liberal terms will be mado with those who advertise for three or eix montbe, or by the year. BROOKS & LAWRENCE, Gowen Era Buitpina, No, 648 Clay street, near Montgomery, San Francisco BANCROFT’S CATALOGUE OF SCIENTIFIC BOOKS. Division X,---Astroaomy, Johnston’s Hand Atlas of Astronomy, 4to.-. Johnston’s School Atlas of Astronomy, 8vo 675 Kane’s Astron. Observ. In the Arctic Seas 125 La Place’s *ystem of the World.. 7 50 Lardner’s Meteorology and Astronomy. 2 50 Loomis’ Practical Astronomy.. peta a 2 25 Loomls’ Recent Progress ot Astronomy. . 150 Main’s Practleal and Spherleal Astronomy, 8¥o 10 00 Maln's Rudimentary Astronomy . “ . 60 Mason’s Practical Astronomy. 175 Mattison's High School Astronomy: 150 Melntyre’s Astronomy and nse of the Olobes 150 Mitchells Astronomy of the Bible, with memoir. 175 Mitehell's Planetary and Stellar Worlds. 176 Mitehell’s Popular Astronomy..+.++. 175 Nichol’s Architecture of the Heavens, 9thedition.. 9 00 Norton’s Treatise on Astronomy «..2++0e0+0+ 2 50 Olmsted’s Astronomy, with Mason’s Supplement. 450 Olmsted’s Astronomy; Revised hy Snell .. ie £0 Plurallty of Worlds; Introduction hy Hiteheock » 175 Pratt on Attractions and La Place’s Funetious « 350 Roblnson’s University Astronomy . « 250 Runkle’s Asteroid Supplement. 75 Runkle’s Functions of Planetary Motion . » 7 Slngg’s Obseryational Astronomy, 2 25 Solar System, Illustrated. 9 50 Starry Heavens, illustrated. sees » 50 Vinee’s Treatise on Praetieal Astronomy. . 10 Walker’s Ephemert!s of Neptune.. 10 Walker's Researches—Planot Neptune. 5 15 Ward's Telescope Teachings, eolored plates . 400 Watson’s Popular Treatise on Comets = 175 Whewell's Astronomy and Physics. » 100 Whitall’s Planisphere of the Heavens. 350 {10 BE CONTINUED.) H. H. BANCROFT & CoO., Booksellers aad Stationers, 1vl1z Sau Franeisco, Cal w. T. GARRATT, City BRASS AND BELL FOUNDER B&B 8 & Cor. Market and First Sts., opposito Orlental Hotel, 84N FRANCISOO. Mannfactorer of Brass, Zinc, and Anti-Frictlon or Babbet Metal Castings; CHURCH AND STEAMBOAT BELLS, TAVERN AND HAND BELLS AND GONOQS, FIRE ENGINES, FORCE AND LIFT PUMPS, Stoam, Liquor, Soda Oll, Water and Flange Coeks, and Valves of all descriptions, made and repaired. Hose and ali othor Joints, Spelter, Solder, and Copper Rivets, &c. Gaugo Cocks, Cylinder Cocks, ol Globes, Steam Whistles, HYDEAULIC PIPES AND NOZZELS For Mining purposes, Iron Steam Pipo furnished with Fittings, &c. Coupling Joints of all sizey. Partleular attention aid to Distillery Work. Manufacturor of “Garratt’s Pat. ent linproved Journal! Metal.” Highest Markot price paid for OLD BELLS, COPPEB BRASS, =a 6tf ‘ PREMIUMS. Ist Premium, at Sacramento Pair..1862 Ist Premium, at 8. F. Bay District.1862 Ist Premium at Sacramento..,..1863 Ist Premium, at San Franciseo.,,,..1864 Ist Premium, for Cordials.... 1864 Ist Premium, for Hygienic Bitters.1864 Awarded to V. SQUARZAPacifie Mail Steamship Co. Tho following St tehed on the folSis lowlng named days. January l0th-CONSTITUTIO: ecotas January 19th-COLORADO. Capt. Jas, T. Watkins. Erom Folsom street Wharf Atlio’clock A. M., punctually to the honr, For Panama. Passengers will be conveyed from Panama to Asplnwal. by tho Panama Rallroad Company, and from Asplnwall to New York hy tbe Atlantle and Pacific Steamship Company A Baggage Master willl be sent through cach trip, Cabin passengers will be berthed for Atlantie steamer. OLIVER ELDEIDGE, Areat. Corner Sacramento and Leldesdorff sts. = hips will be dl SAR ALS Sea Constitution and By-Laws Sore Mining and Prospecting Companies Eleganti printed, with care and dispatch, at the offico of the Mining and Sctentifle Press. zap Orders from the intcrior falthfuly attended to, MINING LAWS AND FORMS. Third Edition revised and enlarged. Complied by H. B. CONGDON. THIS Edition eontains all the laws of the STATE OF CALIFORNIA and NEVADA TERRITORY, relative to Minlug Corporations together with the Mining Ordinances of Mexco, compicte,.Digest of Decisions of the Supreme Court; Forms ctc. 16 mo. flexible eloth, 192 pp. $2.50. Published by H H.GANCKROIFT & CoO,

16 She Wining and Seientitic Dregs, Subscribe Now! 1866 JANUARY Ist, 1866 Commencement of Twelfth Volume —OF THE Mining and Scientific Press The title of our journal is a truthful expression of its character. It affords a class of progressive information to the Miners, Mechanics and Professional Men of the Pacific Coast, which caonot he derived from hooks, or otber publications. Each Volume comprises, io reality, a hook of new intelligence and facts relating to Mining, Mechaoism, Metallurgy, Science and Art, developed hy our richand peculiar resources, and identical with our own industry and history. By the encouragement of intelligeot economy in Labor aod OoLp-savine, we shall moke the PREss a source of INDIVIDUAL PROFIT to its patrons, as well as a public henefit to every local community io which it circulates. The prospects of our journal ore now hrighter than at any former period. Our facilities for furnishing a valuable journal are constantly increasiog. Following are some of the many opinions generously expressed hy our neighbors : Editorial Expressioas: The publishers intend to make it the “Scientific Amerlean’? of tbe Pacific Coast. Evory miaer should have a copy of it in his eabia, for lt wiil be filled witb usoful information io the pick and snovel fraternity.—[Trinity Journal, Sbould he taken by every man ownlng ‘feet ” [and hrains] in this State,—. Boacon. In no other ten journals can the reader find the same amouat of rellable minlng news as in the Paess,—[Contra Costa Gazette. Every stockholder In dlffer&nt mines will find it will pay to take and read this mining juurnal._(Contra, Costa Guzette, The Press is to the Pacifle Coast what the ‘ Scientifie American” is on the Atlantic. It deservee its suecess.-— (Aurora Daily Times. It ie fully up to the t{mee,and furnishes the latest min ing improvements and intelligence,—[Calaveras Chronicle. Every miner should subscribe for the Press.—[Calaveras Chroniele, Il presents a channel through which all mining noticee may bocheaply co1solidated into one shoet for tbe eonvenience of all stockholders.—[Mountaln Messenger. We can give our testimony tbat it is always replote with useful and valuable intor:natlou to miners and mecbanics, {Piacer Herald. It contalns correspondence from different seclions, giving accounts of new discoveries in gold, silver and copper, and sbould be takon by every person tbat wishes to keep well posted on the devolopments of our State and the Territories.—[ Mountain Messenger. With tbo last number is an‘indox to tho whole volume, most useful and valuable to those who keep files of that paper.—(Sbasta Courier. Prof. J. D, Whitney’s address on Mining, ie given entire, * * * We preserve the Press, and would like to havea full file.—[Napa Reporter. The public should support the enterprise of tho Mixixc Pexss, ove of the best papers in tbe State, by a liberal patronage, as it is only by 4 system of legitimate reports tbat our miues can be favorably hrought before men a capital belaw,—[Calaveras Chronicle. Under the managomont of Messrs. Dewey & Co., the Press bas been much improved in every respeet. * * It desorves a liberal support.—[Virginia Union. A good paper for tbis country.—[Humboldt Register, Na. . Thoso who would have a good paper of this characler, should sz bscribe now, ~[Marysville Appeal. It embraces one of tbe finest felds lu the world, and geems to improvo it. * * * It will ho second to no sclentifie record now published on this continent — [Los Angeles News. A neat and useful journal. One of the most presentable and useful la tbe State, —fSunday Biercury. Such a journal has been needed on tho Paeific Coast, The Press fills tbe bill,—[Reese River Reveille, A splendid papor, and should bave a good list of subseribers iu prosperous Grass Valley.—(G. V. National, We receive, regularly as clock work, this exceedingly vaiuablo and interestlug journal.—[Napa Reporter. Interestiag and Important to miners and Mountain men. (Butte Record, Friends pleased with our efforts In the publication of the Press ean render uscssential aid by furnishlug correspondence and all important information whlch inay come undor thelr observation, and by calling the attention of their nolghhors to the commondable features of the paper; the appreelation of which favors will be duly manifested by the constant improvement of our journal. Specimon coples wlll be sent free to those desiring to cxumino the paper heforo subserlbing. Postmasters, Express Agents and News-dealers, acting as our agents, willreceive Ilberal commissions, SUBSCEIPTION 1N ADVANCE, One. Year, (two volumes). Six Montbs, (one volume; Sg Boonn Vorumes For Sare.f% FOR ADVERTISING Onr terms are very reasonable. Mintno Companixs ale cspecially favored by our rates, and careful attention Is given to the legal publication of Min1no Noriees. Orrtoz—No. 605 Clay street, corner of Sansome. DEWEY & CO., Publishers, a. W. BK. SMITH +e0W. B, EWER,. A. T. DEWEY, JOB PRINTING —FOR~ THE PEOPLE! Mining and Scientific Press JOB PRINTING OFFICE, 505 Clay Street, (onthwest corner of Sansome street, on 2d fioor,) Formerly WATERS BROS, & CO.’S. ‘We are now prepared to offer customers the most favorahie inducements to patronizo our Book and Joh Prin!Ing Establisbment. Our office is supplicd with an EXTENSIVE asSOrLEDE of Type, and the Bsr style of Presses for coon WOaE an CHEAP AND RAPID PRINTING. Patrons wili always find us well up to the times, ready to exeeute superior work, and furnish the same as cheap as any prompt and reliable firm in San Francisco. Our alm is to surr ovR customers in regard to style and prices, and will guarantee entire satisfaction to every reasonable individual who may be kind enougb tohestow upon us his patronage. We give especial attentlan, when desired, in assisting parties in making up or revising their copy. Particular eare will always be given to the publication of LAW ERIEFS, CERTIFICATES OF STOCK, MISCELLANEOUS BLANKS, BLANK BOOKS, MINING BLANKS, SOOKS, PAMPHLETS, CARDS, CIRCULARS, MINING REPORTS. Orders from tbe interior will reeeive prompt attention. We shall take care to seeure correetness 1n all work executed for parties out of towa. Small packages can be forwarded by mall at small expenso. City customers, or persons visiting San Francisco, are invited to cali and examine our speelmens, when they will be potitely informed of our prices by the Proprietors. DEWXY «& CO.,, Proprietors, Mining and Seientifie Press Patent Agency, Nowspaper and Job Printing Office. = 605 Clay Street, San Franelsco, A. T. DF WEY. W. B. EWER. Cc. W. M, SMIIH. 1852. ° 1866 A NEW VOLUME. Fourtcenth Year of Pablication, THE GOLDEN ERA. Fouuded in 1852. The oldest Weekly Papor In the State, permanently established, and more widely cirgulated at home and abroad thau any other on tbe Pacific Coast. In California, the Atlantic States, and througbout the entire fleld of its great and rapidly iucreasing circulation, Tae Gorpsy Era is universally regarded asa Literary and Family Journal of unequalled excelleuce, Among its contributors are all the beet writers on this sido of the Contiuent, and correspoudente of distinguished ability in New York, Paris and London. Liberal Terms to Clubs. THE GoLDEN Era ie furnisbed to CLUBS at the following rates: Throe Copies, one year, Ton Dollars ; Fivo Copies, one year, Fifteen Dollars; Ten Copies, one year, Twenty five Dollars. Ah extra copy will he forwarded, free, for one year, to the person eending a club of five or ten subscribers, Tue GOLDEN ERA is now enlarged by the addition of eight columns to its pages—and presente fifiy-six columus, containing the greatest possiblo variety of Valuahlo and Enter. taining, Original and Selected Matter, allcombiaing to render Taz Gotpen Era a Literary and Family Journal of surpassiug Interest and attraction; a Welcome Guest In Cottage and Cabin; the favorite at the freside in City and Couutry, tbo most useful, agreeable altogethor dosirable publication for Californla readers and tbeir kiudred and friends in the Atlantic States, Europe, and elsewhere, Every Houeehold in tbe Mouutains and Valleys, the Cities, Towns, and Mining Camps of California and tbroughout the Pacific States aud Territories, should recolvo and welcomo THe GotDEN Era asa regular weokly visitor, Serial Romauces in The Golden Era.

Tbe most popular Novels of the present day published as Serials,from week to week, in the GotpEeN Era, from advance sheets, simultaneously witb their appearance In tbe Haglish and Atlantic Perlodicals. Among lbe contributors to the Gonpen Era are all the promineat writers of Literary Repute in Califernia and on the Pacific Coast, also vorrespondents and contributors of . distinguisbed ability In tbe Atlantic States and Europe, comprising an array of Talent and Geniue unajsproaebed hy any Literary Journal iu Calitornia, tbe Atlantic States, or Europe, o THOUGHTS AND THINGS” APPEAR WEEKLY IN THE GOLDEN ERA, Read “ Thoughts and Things” In tbe OoLpEN Era, * Professor Clearquill.”? in tbo Goldon Era, « Dogberry,’’ In tho Golden Era, «* Alice Mason,”? In tbe Golden Era, “ Hogh Humpbrey,” ln tho Goldon Era. * Bill Dadd,”’ in the Golden Era. SUBSCRIBE FOR THE GOLDEN ERA. One Yoar.....+..$4 00 Six Months....$2 00 To Mail Subseribers. Tue Gorpen Era for One Year.... + $4 00 Tae Gorpen Era for Six Months: +-$2 00 Tae Gorpsn Era for Three Months.....+. +31 00 Sent from tbe Office to any Address in California and Oregon—Nevada, Washington, Idabo, Utah and Colorado Territories—the Atlantic States, Europe, and al] parts of the World. Take care to write distinctly the name of the person, tho namo of tho city, town or locality where the post office is situated, and the uamo of tbo County and Stato, in order tbat the papor may bo fully and accurately directed to every address, , AGENTS In evyory part of tbe Stato recelve subscriptlons for tho GoLpux Era, POSTMASTERS in Californla, Oregon, and neighboring Territories obtaining subseriptions for the Gorntn Era and forwarding the same, witb name and addrees of tbe subscribor, will be allowed a very liberal commission therefor. Liberal Terms to Clubs. Threo coples, ONO FEAT. ...eseccveree cesereveree DLO OO Five copies, O00 YCar.eecssseccecsescesceseraeressdld OQ Ten Copies, ONG VEAL.. .ccceecsevcceseeernasseeees Sou OD Now is the Time to Subscribe. TO ADVERTISERS. Best Advertising Medium.—The Golden Era ls the oldeat Weekly Journal in California, ind indlsputably enjoys by far the largest circulation in tbe city of San Francisco and in tbe interior of tbe State. THE GOLDEN BRA Is universally read in every city, town, village and mining and agricultural precinct in California, and offers unusual and unequalled advantages to those who desire to bring thelr business promlnently before the community. Only a limlted spaco is dovoted to advertising. All advertisiug pages are also largely occupicd with fresh'and interesting reading matter, and no advertisement can escape attention, The charges for advertising are not so large, proportioned to the benefits derived, as those of otber papere, Liberal terms will be mado with those who advertise for three or eix montbe, or by the year. BROOKS & LAWRENCE, Gowen Era Buitpina, No, 648 Clay street, near Montgomery, San Francisco BANCROFT’S CATALOGUE OF SCIENTIFIC BOOKS. Division X,---Astroaomy, Johnston’s Hand Atlas of Astronomy, 4to.-. Johnston’s School Atlas of Astronomy, 8vo 675 Kane’s Astron. Observ. In the Arctic Seas 125 La Place’s *ystem of the World... 7 50 Lardner’s Meteorology and Astronomy. 2 50 Loomis’ Practical Astronomy... peta a 2 25 Loomls’ Recent Progress ot Astronomy. . 150 Main’s Practleal and Spherleal Astronomy, 8¥o 10 00 Maln's Rudimentary Astronomy . “ . 60 Mason’s Practical Astronomy.. 175 Mattison's High School Astronomy: 150 Melntyre’s Astronomy and nse of the Olobes 150 Mitchells Astronomy of the Bible, with memoir. 175 Mitehell's Planetary and Stellar Worlds. 176 Mitehell’s Popular Astronomy...+.++.. 175 Nichol’s Architecture of the Heavens, 9thedition... 9 00 Norton’s Treatise on Astronomy «....2++0e0+0+ 2 50 Olmsted’s Astronomy, with Mason’s Supplement. 450 Olmsted’s Astronomy; Revised hy Snell ... ie £0 Plurallty of Worlds; Introduction hy Hiteheock » 175 Pratt on Attractions and La Place’s Funetious « 350 Roblnson’s University Astronomy . « 250 Runkle’s Asteroid Supplement.. 75 Runkle’s Functions of Planetary Motion . » 7 Slngg’s Obseryational Astronomy, 2 25 Solar System, Illustrated.. 9 50 Starry Heavens, illustrated. sees » 50 Vinee’s Treatise on Praetieal Astronomy. . 10 Walker’s Ephemert!s of Neptune.... 10 Walker's Researches—Planot Neptune. 5 15 Ward's Telescope Teachings, eolored plates . 400 Watson’s Popular Treatise on Comets = 175 Whewell's Astronomy and Physics.. » 100 Whitall’s Planisphere of the Heavens. 350 {10 BE CONTINUED.) 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