Volume 12 (1866) (428 pages)

36 Ghe Mining and Srientitic Brea, SALES OF THE WEEK BY THE 6, F. STOOK & EXOHANGE BOARD. Monday, Jannary 15. AFTERNOON SESSION. 1sh Yellow Jacket at 420 per foot, 8 30. 4shs Yellow Jacket at 455 per foot. 1sh Yellow Jacket at 460 per foot. Ish Yellow Jacket at 445 per foot, 310. ish Yellow Jacket at 452!4 per foot, 83. “1sh Savago at 660 per foot, bh 60. 8 shs Savage at 650 per foot, 9 30. lsh Savage at 655 per foot. 1sh Savage at 660 per foot. ish Savage at 665 per foot. 1sh Savage at 665 per foot, h5. 8shs Gould & Curry at 830 per foot,. 10 shs ChollarPotosi at 136 per foot, s 30. 6 sha Halo & Noreross at 310 per foot, 3 3. 6shs Imperial at 11034 per share. 15 shs Imperial at 110 per share. 10 shs1mperlal at 109 per share, h3. 5 shs Imperlal at 110 per share, h30. 6 sha lmperlal at 107 per share, 10. 10 shs Imperlal at 109 per share. 6 shs Imperlal at 108 per share, h 10, 6 shs Imperial at 108 per share, h 3, 5 shs lmperlal at 108 per share. 10 shs Imperlal at 106 per share, a 10. 10 shs Imperial at 105 per sharc. 10 shs Imperial at 107 per sharo. 20 shs lmperiai at 196 per share. 15 shs Imperlal at 100 per share, 5 60. 5shs Imperial at 95 per share, 8 60. 30 shs Exeheauer at 5}; per share. 20 shs Bullion at 36 per share, 10shs Lady Bryan at 234 per share. $2 shs Sierra Nevada at 1034@1024 per sh. 10 shs Sierra Nevada at 1 per share. Amount of sales..++++00++$108,327 UG Tuesdgy, Jannary 16, 9 shs Savage at 670@6380 per foot. 2shg Savage at 675 per foot, s 3. 2 shs Savage at 670@675 per oot, s 10 2shs Savage at 66234 per foot, 5 30, lsh Savage at 675 per foot, 38. 44 shy Chollar-Potosi at 235@236 per foot. 14shs Yellow Jacket at 460@170 per foot. 8shs Yellow Jacket at 440@420 per ft, 3 30. 1sh Yellow Jaekct at 450 per foot, s 8. lsh Yellow Jacket at 41734 per foot,» 30. 3 sha Yellow Jacket at 450@36 per ft, a3. 16 shs Yellow Jacket at 450 per share, a3, 36 shs Ophir at 310@315 per loot. 72 shs Ophir at 330@315 per foot, s 5. 12 sha Ophir at 320 per foot. b 3. 12shs Alpha, &. H., at 125@140 per foot. 4sha Alpha, G. H., at 120 per ft, h 30. 2shs Gould & Curry at, 830 perfoot. , 6&shs Hale & Norcross at 315@325 per tt. 130 shs Exchequer at 8}4 per share, s 3. 10 shs Imperial at 107@107}2 per share. , 6shs lmpeaial at 10634 per share, s 3. 17 shs Bullion at 35 per share. .3shs Empire M & M Co. at 210@210. 20 shs Slerra Nevada at 9!4'por ahare, 8 3. Ish Cal Steam Nav Co at 62 per cent, h3 7shs Cai Steam Nav Co at 62 per cent. AFTERNOON SESSION. © 3 shs Yellow Jacket at 455 per foot. .5 shs Yellow Jacket at 45234 per foot, h 10, “7 sha Yellow Jackot at 452 per foot, h3. 6shs Yellow Jacket at 450 per foot. © 4sha Yellow Jacket at 447}¢@445'per ft, a3 2 shs Yellow Jacket at $35 per foot, s 10. 45 shs Yellow Jacket at 440@445 per foot, 2shs Yellow Jacket at 415 per foot, s 30. lsh Yellow Jacket at 440 per foot, s 3. Ish Yellow Jacket at 425 per foot, 5 10. ish Yellow Jaeket at 443 per foot. 1sh Yellow Jackot at 410 per foot, 8 25, 16 shs Gould & Curry at 850@860 per toot, 4shs Gould & Curry at 880 per foot, b3, 18shs Hale & Nareross at 320 per foot,s 3. 6sahs avage 1t 635 per foot. lsh Savage at 690 per foot. lsh Savage at 680 per foot, s 10. lsh Savago at 660 per foct, s 30. 12 shs Ophir at 325 per foot. * 4shs Alpha, G. H. at 130 per foot. 1sh Beleber at 250 per foot, 2shs Beleher at 240 per foot, 93. 20 shs Chollar-Potosl at 235 per foot. 7 shs ChollarPotosi at 240 per foot, b 30. 5shs Chollar-Potosl at 234 per foot 5shs Chollar-Potosl at 234 per foot, $10. 4shs Crown Point at 550 per foot, s 3. 35 shs Exchequer at 8@774 per share. 25 shs Exchequer at 734 per share, b 3. ° 45 shs Imperlal at 103 per share. — 10 shs Imperlal at 198 per share, h 3. 6 shs Imperlal at 107 per share. 5shs lmperlal at 10734 per share, #3. 5shs Imperial at 106 per share, s 10. 10 sha Overman at 43 per foot. 10 shs Unlon Insurance at 113 per cent. $ 700 Legal Tender Notes at 72c. Amount of sales..::00++ -$112,648 00 Wednexday, January 17%. 8 shs Savage at €80@660 per cent. 1sh Savago at 690 per foot, h 30. Ashs Savage at 645@655 per foot, 30. 5 sis Chollar-Potosl at 240 per foot, h 30, 2shs Cnollar-Potosi at 235 per foot, s 30, 6 shs Chollar-Potosi at 235@233 per foot, 6shs Choliar Potosl at 232 per foot, s 3 12 shs Alpha at 130 per foot. 4shs Alpha, G. 1, at 130 per foot, s 3. 4shs Alpha, O H, at 110 per foot, s 30, 6 shs Yellow Jacket at 425@415 per ft, s 3. 10shs Yellow Jacket at 435@120 per foot. 12 shs Crown Polnt at 557}2@545 per foot. 3shs Overman at 40 per foot. 86 shs Savage at 325@32244 per foot. 36shs Ophir at 320 per foot, s 3. 2shs Belcher at 235@240 per foot. 1shg Belcher at 245 ner foot. h 30. 14sh Belcher at 240 per foot, 810. 55 shs Bulllon at 33@3534 per share. 20 shs Bulllon at 83@32 per share, 930. 15shs Imperlal at 108@107 per share. 50 sha Lady Bryan at 23,4@2 62, per sharo, 20 shs Slerra Nevada at 10 por share. 130 shs Exeheauer at7 per share. 7 sha Cal Steam Nav Coat 61 per cent, 360 . style and finish, well braced, extra strong wheels and beautifully painted. FEOM THE OFFICIAL EEPOERTS Ot the Kitth Judustrial Exhibition Of the Mechanics’ Institute, San Francisco, 1865. (Just Issued—-Mlning and Scicntifie Press Book and Joh Offiee.} [Continued from Page 21.] ON WAX WORK. Committee: P. MEZZARA, F. A. BUTMAN. The display of wax work comprised some most excellent specimens of the art. The committee award to Mrs. E. V. Green, San Francisco, a first premium for a beautiful basket of wax flowers. . . To Miss Mattie Love, San Francisco, who exhibited a small boquet, composed of one white camelia and violets, a second premium. To Mrs. J. B. Harmstead, for fruits and shells, a first preminm. To Mrs, BE. Piper, for a vase of flowers, honorable mention. Hair Work, by Mrs. L. C. Baldwin, Marysville, one case hair work of beautiful designs and finish. Awarded a certificate of merit. Hair Worx, by Mrs. G. Cook, San Francisco, two cases hair jewelry ; two frames hair work ; one case shell work. The hair work and jewelry are most beautiful, disylaying good taste in design, and cxccllent, workmanship. Awarded a first premiim. ON CONFECTIONERY AND CAKE. Committee: MRS. G. W. CONKLING, CHASE BORCHARD. The committee award to Messrs. Dellwig & Bro., for best confectionery, a first premium. Also to Messrs. Swain & Brown, for the best cake on exhibition, a first premium. ON CARRIAGES, WAGONS, ETC. Committee: J.%. OTTIGNON, R.S. EELLS, H.W. BYINGTON, J. W. FARREN. The exhihition of carriages and wagons of California manufacture was a ver small one, and it was a matter of surprise to the Committee that so large a brane of mechanics should he so sparingly represented. The quality of the specimens exhihited, however, was plainly superior to those of Eastern manufacture, of which quite a large number were in the Fair. “ Track Sulkey, exhihited hy H. M. Bernard, of Sacramento, was of good style and workmanship, and a credit to any establishment, Awardcd a second Premium. Track Sulkey, exhibited by Alhert Folsom, of San Francisco, was of superior Awarded a first premium, 5 Doctor’s Pheton, exhibited by George P. Kimhall & Co., San Franciseo, has a great many conveniences for a doctor, such as pockets for medicines, instruments, etc, It is made to turn very short—which is a great convenience—and is a fine carriage for the use intended. Pic-Nic Wagon, exhihited by George P. Kimball & Co. This vehicle’ has three seats, is covcred with cloth, and for accommodation, strength and utility for the purpose intended cannot he surpassed. For both the above, awarded a diploma. AMfilk Wagon, by Stein, Link & Scherh, of San Francisco. The wood-work of this wagon is of good design, the wheels strong and well made, and the tron-work, painting and trimming of tho hest quality. For the purposo intended, tho vehicle is excellent. Awarded a diploma. Stde-Spring Top Buggy, hy Wm, Larkins, is gotten up in good style, and is well finisbed in every particular. . Open Side-Spring Buggies, hy Wm. Larkins, who exhibits two, possessing all the good qualities of the preceding vehicle.Awarded a special premium—silver medal. Child’s Wagon, hy E. C. Brooks. This wagon is of good stylo and workmanship, The hody is hnng on four levers, attached to four spiral springs, which is a novel invention. Pulley Evener, hy William Saunders. This article is attached to a wagon-pole. The “cvener” is about six feet long, with an iron pulley in the center, around which the chain plays to which the team is hitched. Not having had a practical test exhihited to them, the Committee presume that the “evener”’ is intended to prevent sudden jerks on the hreasts of horses, and they recommend teamsters to use it, Car Couplings, hy E. T. Barlow, San Francisco. The coupling links are so arranged that, on two cars coming together, they will couple themselves without the aid of man, hy which a great number of aceidents can he avoided. Car Sunich, hy E. T. Barlow, whieh does away with all friction, and is very simple and effective, The Committce commend these last two articles to the consideration of railroad companies throughont tbe State. AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS AND MACHINERY. Committee: DANIEL L. PERKINS, The Committee, after examination, award as follows: Sced Sower and Cultivator—For hroadcast sowing, hy D. & H. A. Winter.— Awarded a first premium. Roller and Grain Drill, hy Vu. Sikes, Santa Clara.—Awarded a second premium. Seymour §Morgan's Combined Alower and Reaper, hy J. D. Arthur & Son.— Certificate of merit. The same firm also made a fine exhihit of different kinds of plows. Gang Plow, by L. Holloway, Gilroy, of superior workmanship.—A warded a silver medal. Portable Hay Press, hy M. Doanes.—Awarded a second premium. Hay Press, by E. F. Moek, Petaluma. This is a rotary, folding hay press. The model shows much ingenuity, but the Committee wero unahle to decide upon the merits of the press frooy an cxamination of the model alone.—Awarded a diploma. Convertible Gang Plow, with its attachments, by T. Mahers, Watsonville. This is an excellent machine.—Awarded a diploma. Gang Plow with Seed Sower and Harrow Combined, by Baker & Hamilton, Sacramento. No ono being present to explain the machine, the Committee were unahle to judge of its merits. This firm also exhihited two fine stecl plows. Feed Box (self-regulating) hy Benjamin E. Harris. This arrangement for feeding horses exhibits much ingenuity, and the committee would judge it of practical utility. Hay and Straw Cuiter, hy J. L. Chase. An excellent machine. No competition. Grain Separator, by A. Hunter. The Committee have examined and experimented with this maehine, and, finding it a valuable one for the purpose elaimed award a silver medal. 7 J Mustard Cleaning Machine, by A. Hunter. The Committee bave experimented with this machine, and find it valuahle for the purpose intended. Tree and Corn Cultivator, hy Andrew Barton, Oak Knoll, Napa County. The Committee have made a careful examination of the manner in which the machine performs its work, and are of the opinion that it will do all that is claimed for it. Mr. Barton has applied for a patent. In view of its excellence, it is awarded a diploma. J. A. HOBART. ON CIDER AND WINE PRESSES. Committee: WM. GUNN, C. F. JONES, WM. H. HOOPER. : Cider Press, hy John Denn, Sacramento. For being the most effective, combined with simplicity of construction, this press was awarded a first premium. Cider Press, hy BE. W. Walton, Drytown.— Awarded a second premium. Cider Press, by Joel Halstead, worthy of honorahle mention. ON WASHING MACHINES AND WRINGERS. zs Committee: Vv. S, W. PARKHURST. “—_— Cc. F. JONES. Four washing machincs were entered for exhibition, viz., the ‘‘ Union 7” “* Challenge,” “Economy,” nnd “Rotary.” The committee, after careful trials of the different machines, are of the opinion that the “ Economy,” hy J. M. Horner & Co., can do more work, witb less power and with less wear and tear to the elothes than the others.—Awarded a first premium. As the “ Union” washing machine, by J. L. Chase, is awarded a certificate of merit. ON CABINET WORK. Committee : JOHN WIGMORE. JOHN BRYANT. Billiard Tables, exhibited by P.Liesenfelt. For beanty of design and excellence of construction aud finish, the committee award a first premium. Secretaries and Desks.—The committeo award a first premium to Haston Bros., for secretaries exhibited hy them, Secretaries and Desks.—A. Conrad exhibited secretaries which were awarded a sccond premium. Manzanita Cabinet and Cane Case, hy J. M. Aitken. This cahinet and cane case, made of California wood, and exhibited for competition, were of most excellent workmanship. In view of the decided superiority of tbese articles, the committee awarded a special premium. Barber's Chair, by Wm. M, Butler. For completeness of design and exeention, the committce awarded a special premium. Furniture, by Goodwin & Co. Lots 552, 583, 640, 278, and 366, of Eastern manufacture, were of excellent quality. _ Furniture, hy J. Pierce. The committee make special notice of lot 672, eonsisting of library suite, chamber do., and cahinet, all of black walnut, as being superior to all others of Kastern manufacture, Sea Chest, hy Capt. Edgar Wakeman, In the opinion of the committce, this chest showed considerahle merit, as being the work of an nmateur. Willow Furniture, by Neuman Bros. To this exhihit, as hoing very handsome, and light, and tasteful in design, the committee awarded’ a certificate of honorahle mentien. _Inlaid Picture and Table, by Lazarus Castignio. These articles were finely designed, and the inlaid portions of the same heautifully executed. _ Bed Lounge, by Jules Rolland, San Francisco. One bed loungo, This lounge is of extension make, arranged to close up in a very neat and compact manner.— Awarded a certificato of merit. ON BILLIARD TABLES. Comunittee: R. N. VANBRUNT. PAUL MORONEY. J. B. GUTHRIE. The committee cxaminéd the cusbions of the two billiard tables on exhibition, and report the eusbions of the one owned by J. Strahle to be entitled to the premium, ON DENTAL CHAIRS. Conimittee z J. B. BEERS. H. J. PAINE. J. B, JOHNSON. The only chair exhibited was one made hy Dr. Wm. M. Butler, of this city, which the committee tbink is well adapted to supply a great want in the profession. It is not only of superior workmanship and high finish, but, owing to an ingenious combination of mechanical appliances, a great diversity of movement is obtained. The working of the machinery is so easy that it requires hut little more than an effort of tbe will on the part of the operator to place the patient in any position needed. Attached to the chair is a very elegant spittoon, for dental use, which, heing halanced on a universal joint, alvays keeps a perpendicular position, notwithstanding tHe altering movements of the chair. Comhincd with this spittoon is an ingenious device for saving the waste filings and chippings of gold, which amonnt to a considcrahle sum per annum, especially where there is a large practice. As n California invention of great merit, awarded n silver medal. ON UPHOLSTERY. Committee: J. 0. ELDRIDGE. CHARLES C. VOLBERG. SAMUEL J. FLETCHER To Messrs. Goodwin g Co., for unique and original reception chair, upholstered in hrown silk reps, as heing the best domestie invention, and snperior in all respects, awarded a silver medal, To Messrs. J, Pierce § Co., for skill in workmanship in upholstered articles exhibited, awarded a first premium. : Upholstery Goods, hy B. L. Soloman & Sons, San Francisco. This firm exhihited one glass case of upholstery goods, four chairs, and outside drapery. This collection of goods was of most superh style and quality—Awarded a diploma. ON LEATHER, HOSE, ETC. Committee: DAVID SCANNELL. JOHN C. AYRES. W. T. GARRATT, Your committee report that they have examined the hose exhihited by M. M. Cook & Son. Being the only hose exhibited, the committee can make no comparison, hut the material of that examined was of the best quality, and it was made ina superior manner. {t was subjected to a strain of 160 pounds per square inch, and, from its appearance, it would have withstood more strain without fear of ruptnre, Its superior merit as a home manufactured article, in the opinion of the committee, entitles it to the award of a silver medal. Horse Collars, hy Wm. Trnmbull, San Francisco. A lot of horse collnra of California manufacture. These collars are of exeellent workmanship and good material, and represent all the various styles and qualities used in California.— Awarded a certificate of merit.’ Leather, hy Kirby & Co, Santa Cruz. This firm exhibited two rolls sole leatherand nine sides assorted leather, of their own manufacture, which, for all the quali, ties that constitute a good article, have no equal in this market. This leather was tanned in Santa Cruz County.—Awarded a silver medal. Benicia Cement, hy Wm. VH. Martin, San Francisco. One harrel Benicia cement. This is a most excellent article of cement, considered equal, for all hydraulie purposes, to any imported. Awarded a diploma, ~ Rosin and Turpentine, by Wm. G. Jones, San Francisco. Both the rosin and turpentine are of exeellent quality, and were mude near Dogtown, Butte County. Awarded a diploma.

36 Ghe Mining and Srientitic Brea, SALES OF THE WEEK BY THE 6, F. STOOK & EXOHANGE BOARD. Monday, Jannary 15. AFTERNOON SESSION. 1sh Yellow Jacket at 420 per foot, 8 30. 4shs Yellow Jacket at 455 per foot. 1sh Yellow Jacket at 460 per foot. Ish Yellow Jacket at 445 per foot, 310. ish Yellow Jacket at 452!4 per foot, 83. “1sh Savago at 660 per foot, bh 60. 8 shs Savage at 650 per foot, 9 30. lsh Savage at 655 per foot. 1sh Savage at 660 per foot. ish Savage at 665 per foot. 1sh Savage at 665 per foot, h5. 8shs Gould & Curry at 830 per foot,. 10 shs ChollarPotosi at 136 per foot, s 30. 6 sha Halo & Noreross at 310 per foot, 3 3. 6shs Imperial at 11034 per share. 15 shs Imperial at 110 per share. 10 shs1mperlal at 109 per share, h3. 5 shs Imperlal at 110 per share, h30. 6 sha lmperlal at 107 per share, 10. 10 shs Imperlal at 109 per share. 6 shs Imperlal at 108 per share, h 10, 6 shs Imperial at 108 per share, h 3, 5 shs lmperlal at 108 per share. 10 shs Imperlal at 106 per share, a 10. 10 shs Imperial at 105 per sharc. 10 shs Imperial at 107 per sharo. 20 shs lmperiai at 196 per share. 15 shs Imperlal at 100 per share, 5 60. 5shs Imperial at 95 per share, 8 60. 30 shs Exeheauer at 5}; per share. 20 shs Bullion at 36 per share, 10shs Lady Bryan at 234 per share. $2 shs Sierra Nevada at 1034@1024 per sh. 10 shs Sierra Nevada at 1 per share. Amount of sales...++++00++$108,327 UG Tuesdgy, Jannary 16, 9 shs Savage at 670@6380 per foot. 2shg Savage at 675 per foot, s 3. 2 shs Savage at 670@675 per oot, s 10 2shs Savage at 66234 per foot, 5 30, lsh Savage at 675 per foot, 38. 44 shy Chollar-Potosi at 235@236 per foot. 14shs Yellow Jacket at 460@170 per foot. 8shs Yellow Jacket at 440@420 per ft, 3 30. 1sh Yellow Jaekct at 450 per foot, s 8. lsh Yellow Jacket at 41734 per foot,» 30. 3 sha Yellow Jacket at 450@36 per ft, a3. 16 shs Yellow Jacket at 450 per share, a3, 36 shs Ophir at 310@315 per loot. 72 shs Ophir at 330@315 per foot, s 5. 12 sha Ophir at 320 per foot. b 3. 12shs Alpha, &. H., at 125@140 per foot. 4sha Alpha, G. H., at 120 per ft, h 30. 2shs Gould & Curry at, 830 perfoot. , 6&shs Hale & Norcross at 315@325 per tt. 130 shs Exchequer at 8}4 per share, s 3. 10 shs Imperial at 107@107}2 per share. , 6shs lmpeaial at 10634 per share, s 3. 17 shs Bullion at 35 per share. .3shs Empire M & M Co. at 210@210. 20 shs Slerra Nevada at 9!4'por ahare, 8 3. Ish Cal Steam Nav Co at 62 per cent, h3 7shs Cai Steam Nav Co at 62 per cent. AFTERNOON SESSION. © 3 shs Yellow Jacket at 455 per foot. .5 shs Yellow Jacket at 45234 per foot, h 10, “7 sha Yellow Jackot at 452 per foot, h3. 6shs Yellow Jacket at 450 per foot. © 4sha Yellow Jacket at 447}¢@445'per ft, a3 2 shs Yellow Jacket at $35 per foot, s 10. 45 shs Yellow Jacket at 440@445 per foot, 2shs Yellow Jacket at 415 per foot, s 30. lsh Yellow Jacket at 440 per foot, s 3. Ish Yellow Jacket at 425 per foot, 5 10. ish Yellow Jaeket at 443 per foot. 1sh Yellow Jackot at 410 per foot, 8 25, 16 shs Gould & Curry at 850@860 per toot, 4shs Gould & Curry at 880 per foot, b3, 18shs Hale & Nareross at 320 per foot,s 3. 6sahs avage 1t 635 per foot. lsh Savage at 690 per foot. lsh Savage at 680 per foot, s 10. lsh Savago at 660 per foct, s 30. 12 shs Ophir at 325 per foot. * 4shs Alpha, G. H. at 130 per foot. 1sh Beleber at 250 per foot, 2shs Beleher at 240 per foot, 93. 20 shs Chollar-Potosl at 235 per foot. 7 shs ChollarPotosi at 240 per foot, b 30. 5shs Chollar-Potosl at 234 per foot 5shs Chollar-Potosl at 234 per foot, $10. 4shs Crown Point at 550 per foot, s 3. 35 shs Exchequer at 8@774 per share. 25 shs Exchequer at 734 per share, b 3. ° 45 shs Imperlal at 103 per share. — 10 shs Imperlal at 198 per share, h 3. 6 shs Imperlal at 107 per share. 5shs lmperlal at 10734 per share, #3. 5shs Imperial at 106 per share, s 10. 10 sha Overman at 43 per foot. 10 shs Unlon Insurance at 113 per cent. $ 700 Legal Tender Notes at 72c. Amount of sales...::00++ -$112,648 00 Wednexday, January 17%. 8 shs Savage at €80@660 per cent. 1sh Savago at 690 per foot, h 30. Ashs Savage at 645@655 per foot, 30. 5 sis Chollar-Potosl at 240 per foot, h 30, 2shs Cnollar-Potosi at 235 per foot, s 30, 6 shs Chollar-Potosi at 235@233 per foot, 6shs Choliar Potosl at 232 per foot, s 3 12 shs Alpha at 130 per foot. 4shs Alpha, G. 1, at 130 per foot, s 3. 4shs Alpha, O H, at 110 per foot, s 30, 6 shs Yellow Jacket at 425@415 per ft, s 3. 10shs Yellow Jacket at 435@120 per foot. 12 shs Crown Polnt at 557}2@545 per foot. 3shs Overman at 40 per foot. 86 shs Savage at 325@32244 per foot. 36shs Ophir at 320 per foot, s 3. 2shs Belcher at 235@240 per foot. 1shg Belcher at 245 ner foot. h 30. 14sh Belcher at 240 per foot, 810. 55 shs Bulllon at 33@3534 per share. 20 shs Bulllon at 83@32 per share, 930. 15shs Imperlal at 108@107 per share. 50 sha Lady Bryan at 23,4@2 62, per sharo, 20 shs Slerra Nevada at 10 por share. 130 shs Exeheauer at7 per share. 7 sha Cal Steam Nav Coat 61 per cent, 360 . style and finish, well braced, extra strong wheels and beautifully painted. FEOM THE OFFICIAL EEPOERTS Ot the Kitth Judustrial Exhibition Of the Mechanics’ Institute, San Francisco, 1865. (Just Issued—-Mlning and Scicntifie Press Book and Joh Offiee.} [Continued from Page 21.] ON WAX WORK. Committee: P. MEZZARA, F. A. BUTMAN. The display of wax work comprised some most excellent specimens of the art. The committee award to Mrs. E. V. Green, San Francisco, a first premium for a beautiful basket of wax flowers. . . To Miss Mattie Love, San Francisco, who exhibited a small boquet, composed of one white camelia and violets, a second premium. To Mrs. J. B. Harmstead, for fruits and shells, a first preminm. To Mrs, BE. Piper, for a vase of flowers, honorable mention. Hair Work, by Mrs. L. C. Baldwin, Marysville, one case hair work of beautiful designs and finish. Awarded a certificate of merit. Hair Worx, by Mrs. G. Cook, San Francisco, two cases hair jewelry ; two frames hair work ; one case shell work. The hair work and jewelry are most beautiful, disylaying good taste in design, and cxccllent, workmanship. Awarded a first premiim. ON CONFECTIONERY AND CAKE. Committee: MRS. G. W. CONKLING, CHASE BORCHARD. The committee award to Messrs. Dellwig & Bro., for best confectionery, a first premium. Also to Messrs. Swain & Brown, for the best cake on exhibition, a first premium. ON CARRIAGES, WAGONS, ETC. Committee: J.%. OTTIGNON, R.S. EELLS, H.W. BYINGTON, J. W. FARREN.

The exhihition of carriages and wagons of California manufacture was a ver small one, and it was a matter of surprise to the Committee that so large a brane of mechanics should he so sparingly represented. The quality of the specimens exhihited, however, was plainly superior to those of Eastern manufacture, of which quite a large number were in the Fair. “ Track Sulkey, exhihited hy H. M. Bernard, of Sacramento, was of good style and workmanship, and a credit to any establishment, Awardcd a second Premium. Track Sulkey, exhibited by Alhert Folsom, of San Francisco, was of superior Awarded a first premium, 5 Doctor’s Pheton, exhibited by George P. Kimhall & Co., San Franciseo, has a great many conveniences for a doctor, such as pockets for medicines, instruments, etc, It is made to turn very short—which is a great convenience—and is a fine carriage for the use intended. Pic-Nic Wagon, exhihited by George P. Kimball & Co. This vehicle’ has three seats, is covcred with cloth, and for accommodation, strength and utility for the purpose intended cannot he surpassed. For both the above, awarded a diploma. AMfilk Wagon, by Stein, Link & Scherh, of San Francisco. The wood-work of this wagon is of good design, the wheels strong and well made, and the tron-work, painting and trimming of tho hest quality. For the purposo intended, tho vehicle is excellent. Awarded a diploma. Stde-Spring Top Buggy, hy Wm, Larkins, is gotten up in good style, and is well finisbed in every particular. . Open Side-Spring Buggies, hy Wm. Larkins, who exhibits two, possessing all the good qualities of the preceding vehicle.Awarded a special premium—silver medal. Child’s Wagon, hy E. C. Brooks. This wagon is of good stylo and workmanship, The hody is hnng on four levers, attached to four spiral springs, which is a novel invention. Pulley Evener, hy William Saunders. This article is attached to a wagon-pole. The “cvener” is about six feet long, with an iron pulley in the center, around which the chain plays to which the team is hitched. Not having had a practical test exhihited to them, the Committee presume that the “evener”’ is intended to prevent sudden jerks on the hreasts of horses, and they recommend teamsters to use it, Car Couplings, hy E. T. Barlow, San Francisco. The coupling links are so arranged that, on two cars coming together, they will couple themselves without the aid of man, hy which a great number of aceidents can he avoided. Car Sunich, hy E. T. Barlow, whieh does away with all friction, and is very simple and effective, The Committce commend these last two articles to the consideration of railroad companies throughont tbe State. AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS AND MACHINERY. Committee: DANIEL L. PERKINS, The Committee, after examination, award as follows: Sced Sower and Cultivator—For hroadcast sowing, hy D. & H. A. Winter.— Awarded a first premium. Roller and Grain Drill, hy Vu. Sikes, Santa Clara.—Awarded a second premium. Seymour §Morgan's Combined Alower and Reaper, hy J. D. Arthur & Son.— Certificate of merit. The same firm also made a fine exhihit of different kinds of plows. Gang Plow, by L. Holloway, Gilroy, of superior workmanship.—A warded a silver medal. Portable Hay Press, hy M. Doanes.—Awarded a second premium. Hay Press, by E. F. Moek, Petaluma. This is a rotary, folding hay press. The model shows much ingenuity, but the Committee wero unahle to decide upon the merits of the press frooy an cxamination of the model alone.—Awarded a diploma. Convertible Gang Plow, with its attachments, by T. Mahers, Watsonville. This is an excellent machine.—Awarded a diploma. Gang Plow with Seed Sower and Harrow Combined, by Baker & Hamilton, Sacramento. No ono being present to explain the machine, the Committee were unahle to judge of its merits. This firm also exhihited two fine stecl plows. Feed Box (self-regulating) hy Benjamin E. Harris. This arrangement for feeding horses exhibits much ingenuity, and the committee would judge it of practical utility. Hay and Straw Cuiter, hy J. L. Chase. An excellent machine. No competition. Grain Separator, by A. Hunter. The Committee have examined and experimented with this maehine, and, finding it a valuable one for the purpose elaimed award a silver medal. 7 J Mustard Cleaning Machine, by A. Hunter. The Committee bave experimented with this machine, and find it valuahle for the purpose intended. Tree and Corn Cultivator, hy Andrew Barton, Oak Knoll, Napa County. The Committee have made a careful examination of the manner in which the machine performs its work, and are of the opinion that it will do all that is claimed for it. Mr. Barton has applied for a patent. In view of its excellence, it is awarded a diploma. J. A. HOBART. ON CIDER AND WINE PRESSES. Committee: WM. GUNN, C. F. JONES, WM. H. HOOPER. : Cider Press, hy John Denn, Sacramento. For being the most effective, combined with simplicity of construction, this press was awarded a first premium. Cider Press, hy BE. W. Walton, Drytown.— Awarded a second premium. Cider Press, by Joel Halstead, worthy of honorahle mention. ON WASHING MACHINES AND WRINGERS. zs Committee: Vv. S, W. PARKHURST. “—_— Cc. F. JONES. Four washing machincs were entered for exhibition, viz., the ‘‘ Union 7” “* Challenge,” “Economy,” nnd “Rotary.” The committee, after careful trials of the different machines, are of the opinion that the “ Economy,” hy J. M. Horner & Co., can do more work, witb less power and with less wear and tear to the elothes than the others.—Awarded a first premium. As the “ Union” washing machine, by J. L. Chase, is awarded a certificate of merit. ON CABINET WORK. Committee : JOHN WIGMORE. JOHN BRYANT. Billiard Tables, exhibited by P.Liesenfelt. For beanty of design and excellence of construction aud finish, the committee award a first premium. Secretaries and Desks.—The committeo award a first premium to Haston Bros., for secretaries exhibited hy them, Secretaries and Desks.—A. Conrad exhibited secretaries which were awarded a sccond premium. Manzanita Cabinet and Cane Case, hy J. M. Aitken. This cahinet and cane case, made of California wood, and exhibited for competition, were of most excellent workmanship. In view of the decided superiority of tbese articles, the committee awarded a special premium. Barber's Chair, by Wm. M, Butler. For completeness of design and exeention, the committce awarded a special premium. Furniture, by Goodwin & Co. Lots 552, 583, 640, 278, and 366, of Eastern manufacture, were of excellent quality. _ Furniture, hy J. Pierce. The committee make special notice of lot 672, eonsisting of library suite, chamber do., and cahinet, all of black walnut, as being superior to all others of Kastern manufacture, Sea Chest, hy Capt. Edgar Wakeman, In the opinion of the committce, this chest showed considerahle merit, as being the work of an nmateur. Willow Furniture, by Neuman Bros. To this exhihit, as hoing very handsome, and light, and tasteful in design, the committee awarded’ a certificate of honorahle mentien. _Inlaid Picture and Table, by Lazarus Castignio. These articles were finely designed, and the inlaid portions of the same heautifully executed. _ Bed Lounge, by Jules Rolland, San Francisco. One bed loungo, This lounge is of extension make, arranged to close up in a very neat and compact manner.— Awarded a certificato of merit. ON BILLIARD TABLES. Comunittee: R. N. VANBRUNT. PAUL MORONEY. J. B. GUTHRIE. The committee cxaminéd the cusbions of the two billiard tables on exhibition, and report the eusbions of the one owned by J. Strahle to be entitled to the premium, ON DENTAL CHAIRS. Conimittee z J. B. BEERS. H. J. PAINE. J. B, JOHNSON. The only chair exhibited was one made hy Dr. Wm. M. Butler, of this city, which the committee tbink is well adapted to supply a great want in the profession. It is not only of superior workmanship and high finish, but, owing to an ingenious combination of mechanical appliances, a great diversity of movement is obtained. The working of the machinery is so easy that it requires hut little more than an effort of tbe will on the part of the operator to place the patient in any position needed. Attached to the chair is a very elegant spittoon, for dental use, which, heing halanced on a universal joint, alvays keeps a perpendicular position, notwithstanding tHe altering movements of the chair. Comhincd with this spittoon is an ingenious device for saving the waste filings and chippings of gold, which amonnt to a considcrahle sum per annum, especially where there is a large practice. As n California invention of great merit, awarded n silver medal. ON UPHOLSTERY. Committee: J. 0. ELDRIDGE. CHARLES C. VOLBERG. SAMUEL J. FLETCHER To Messrs. Goodwin g Co., for unique and original reception chair, upholstered in hrown silk reps, as heing the best domestie invention, and snperior in all respects, awarded a silver medal, To Messrs. J, Pierce § Co., for skill in workmanship in upholstered articles exhibited, awarded a first premium. : Upholstery Goods, hy B. L. Soloman & Sons, San Francisco. This firm exhihited one glass case of upholstery goods, four chairs, and outside drapery. This collection of goods was of most superh style and quality—Awarded a diploma. ON LEATHER, HOSE, ETC. Committee: DAVID SCANNELL. JOHN C. AYRES. W. T. GARRATT, Your committee report that they have examined the hose exhihited by M. M. Cook & Son. Being the only hose exhibited, the committee can make no comparison, hut the material of that examined was of the best quality, and it was made ina superior manner. {t was subjected to a strain of 160 pounds per square inch, and, from its appearance, it would have withstood more strain without fear of ruptnre, Its superior merit as a home manufactured article, in the opinion of the committee, entitles it to the award of a silver medal. Horse Collars, hy Wm. Trnmbull, San Francisco. A lot of horse collnra of California manufacture. These collars are of exeellent workmanship and good material, and represent all the various styles and qualities used in California.— Awarded a certificate of merit.’ Leather, hy Kirby & Co, Santa Cruz. This firm exhibited two rolls sole leatherand nine sides assorted leather, of their own manufacture, which, for all the quali, ties that constitute a good article, have no equal in this market. This leather was tanned in Santa Cruz County.—Awarded a silver medal. Benicia Cement, hy Wm. VH. Martin, San Francisco. One harrel Benicia cement. This is a most excellent article of cement, considered equal, for all hydraulie purposes, to any imported. Awarded a diploma, ~ Rosin and Turpentine, by Wm. G. Jones, San Francisco. Both the rosin and turpentine are of exeellent quality, and were mude near Dogtown, Butte County. Awarded a diploma.