Volume 15 (1867) (424 pages)

( f 304. The Mining and Scientific Press, California Academy of Natural . Sciences. REGULAR MEETING. Monpay Eventne, Noy. 4, 1867. President Whitney in the chair, Thirty members present. : George C. Johnson was elected a resident member. . Donations to Cabinet.—-Mr. Bolander presented four packages of planis from France and Australia, -~ Mr. Stearns exhibited some fossil shells collected by Mr. Schmidt near Orleans Bar, . Klamath county. Mr. Schmidt explained the method in which the Indians use an In} dian relic, exhibited by himself. Mr. Whitney called attention to two mineral specimens obtained in Humboldt. These specimens consisted of oxide of antimony and antimoniate of lead.” Professor Whitney gave some statistics . with regard to the occurrence of mineral species, and of the elementary substances contained in them, on the Pacifie coast. He stated that the number of minerals oceurring in California, and on the Pacific coast in general, taking the country from Northern Mexico to British Columbia, was quite small in proportion to the area of the region, Especially among tke silicates is there a great deficiency in species, and very few of those which do occur are found sufiiciently well erystallized form to be valuable as cabinet specimens, The total number of species (following the fourth edition of Dana’s Mineralogy for names, ete.,) believed to exist on the Pacific eoast, including Northern Mexico, Arizona, California, Nevada and Oregon, is 110, of which, however, 13 are somewhat doubtful. Of the 110, there are 89 which occur in California. Some of the mineral species most common in other parts of the world, and especially in mining regions, are eithe1 entirely unknown here, or else exceedingly rare. Thus, darytes, which is so abundant a veinstone in England and Germany, is almost unknown in the Sierra Nevada, hayving been only found in one or two localities, and there in minute quantity. Fluor is entirely wantingin the Sierra Nevada, although found in some quantity in Arizona and Neyada. Not a trace of this elsewhere so common mineral has been found, so far as known, in California. * Among the silicates most universally diffused, but which are, up to this time, entirely unknown in California, the following may be mentioned as some of the most predominant: Beryl, topaz, zircon, Wollastonite, scapolite, spodumene, Allanite, iolite, staurotide, kyanite, spinel, nepheline, datholite, and all the zeolites in other countries so abundant where voleanic rocks oceur. Not a well defined specimen of a zeolite has yet been fonud within the borders of California. Another curious fact in the mineralogy of California is the occurrence of some mineral species which are common as ores in other mining countries ; but which, in California, or at, least in the mining region of the Sierra Nevada, are disseminated through a great number of ‘localities, but nowhere existing in workable quautity. Galena and blende may.be particularly referred to as occurring in this way. There is hardly a gold-bearing voin in the Sierra which has not some galena and blende in fine particles in the veinstone; but not a locality is known where the quantity of either of these ores is anything like sufficient to justify mining, even were the other conditions as favorable as in the Eastern States or in Europe. Galena occurs in considerable quantity in the extreme southeastern portion of the State, or, just over the borders, in Arizonaand Nevada; but no considerable deposit of zine-blende has yet been made known anywhere in the Pacific States or Territories ; nor is any other ore of zinc known to occur in workable quautity in any one of the Pacific States or Territories. ‘The mineral region with which ours most nearly agrees, in the character of its ores and mineral substances, is that of the South American Andes, especially of Chili In Mr. David Forbes’ recent catalogue of the Chilian minerals, there are about two hundred species enumerated, of which about sixty have hitherto been discovered in California and the other Pacific States and Territories. The Chilian mineral list, like that of California, is remarkable for the absence of many of the almost universally distributed silicates mentioned above as wanting in the Pacifie States, namely: beryl, topaz, zireon, Wollastonite, Allenite, iolite, staurotide, kyauite, spodumeno, spinel and datholite, Many other silicates, abundantly distributed throughout other portions of the world, might be mentioned as entirely wanting along the whole Pacifie Coast. Several of the more common Zeolites are found in the Chilian list, which are wanting in California; while several others are equally wanting to both countries. Among the common zeolites found in Chili which have not yet been discovered in California are Prehnite, stilbite, Laumontite and scolecite; while analcime, harmotome, Thomsonite, hatrolite, henlandite, are wanting there as well as here. It is evident from a comparison of the mineral lists of the States situated along the Pacific Coast of North and South America, that there has been a most remarkable resemblance in the conditions which have inflnenced the formation and segregation of the accidental minerals now found accomthroughout the whole vast extent of the regions in question. This is another of the facts which go to show the unity of the Cordilleras of North and South America as a geological result. Mr. Bolander stated that the absence of many mineral species-from this coast found its parallel in a similar absence of many botanical groups. Dr. Cooper did not think there was any poverty with respect to animal species on this coast, and suggested that the absence of certain groups of plants might be due to the absence of certain appropriate mineral constituents from the soil. Dr. Behr thought that the California lepidoptera more nearly conformed to European and Mexican types than to those of the Hastern States. New Inconrorations.—Articles of incorporation have recently been filed in the ‘County Clerk’s office in this city as follows: San Francisco Ant -Assocration.—San Francisco. Noy. 4th. Capital stock, $100,000; 10,000 shares, $10 eaoh. Trustees: G, A. Fuller, J. R. Lambert, R. J. Leader, H. S. Sparks and §, A. Edgwain. ReppINGTON QUICKSILVYER Minine Co.— Lake’ county,’ Cal. Nov. 5th. Capital stock, $1,260,000 ; 1,260 shares, $1,000 each. Trustees: John H. Reddington, George N. Cornwall and Horatio P. Livermore. Unite Mrcuantos oF San Francisco, — San Francisco. Nov. 6th. Capital stock, $500,000; 1,000 shares, $500 each. Trustees: Albert M. Winn, J. D. Cornell and Charles C. Terrell. Exection oF Orricers.—At an annual meeting of the Golden Homestead Association, held on the evening of Nov. 4th, the following officers were elected. A. Holmes, Presideut ; Wm. Monahan, Secretary ; Directors, T. Reynolds, John T. Barry, D. P. Fenton, H. Besby, Thomas B. Gately. Careponia G. & S. M. Co.—Oct. 28th, Trustees: Dr. Wake Bryarly, Edward Kennedy, Donald McDonald, W. S. O’Brien and W. B. Agard, THE BEST IN AMERICA. The Miving aad Seieutif Press, ls the Largest and Best MINING ANO MECHANICAL Newspaper issued in the United Statcs. DEWEY & CO., Clay Street, San Francisco. THE MININO ANN SCIENTIFIC PRESS ls published every Saturday. Each issue coniprises sIXTEEN PAGES (G4 coluiuis), and farnishes more valuable reading matter thau any other weekly journal in California, To the practical mechanic, metallurgist. prospector, millman, inine holder or worker, it ‘is worth many times its subseription price, Its files contain a reeord of the Improvements in mining machinery, the progress and development of the mincs, and all new methods and processes for working and SAVING PRECIOUS METALS, All progressive information, in fact, transpiring wlth raz ‘vineEs—Whieh eannot be obtaincd trom books. The Mumine anp Screntirio Press is now In its FirgeentH Votunn, and enjevs a large elreulation. lt received the following hearty endorsement of the Califoriia Miners’ State Convention, held at Saeramento, January 17th, 1866: Resotyen, That we regard a mining paper or journal of great importance to the mining interests of California. and recommend the Minixe anpD ScienTiFic Prxss, of Sun Franciseo, to the consideration and support of the miners of the Paciyic coust. Terma of Subserlptlon,—One year, $5; slx months, $3—In advanee. Send for sample eopics. Remittanecs may be made by mail at onr risk, It partles sending will register their letters, or send money order. AS AN ADVERTISING MEDINX throughout the whole Pacific Statcs and Verritories, the Priss is unsurpassed. Rutes moderate. * SprcimEN NuMDERS Of the Press and Patent Clreulars, sent free. . DEWEY & Co., San Franeisco. W. B. EWER. July 1st, 1867. A. 7. DEWEY. c. W. M. SMITH. CHICKERING & SONS’ PIANOS Reeeived the iC FIRST PREMIUM son ae (Oold Medat) And Decoration of Leglon of Honor, at the Paris Exposition, KOHLER, CHASE & CO., Agents, 26v1 4nrl6p 421 Montgomery street, San Franclaco. panying the stratified and eruptive masses, Patent Agents, Publishers, Book and Job Printers, 505 . . Fair. Order Bussey’s Combination Burglar and . Powder-Proof Keyless Lock ! REASONS WHY. Ist. Itis the best Combination Lock known. 2d. It is impossible to pick it. 3d. It can be subjected to over half a million cbanges, and when run by a burglar, he is no nearer entrance than wben he began: 4tb. It bas no key to lose. 5th. The more it is nsed the better it is liked. 6th. It has no signs, letters or figures, on its . face. ‘ * 7th. It is the simplest to understand. Stb. It is impossible to open it witbout knowing the set. 9th. It is least possible to get outof repair, as any one will be convinced on examination. 10th. It is tbe strongest Lock. a 1ith. No possible derangement of combination can be made. ‘12th. Amador County has adopted this Lock for its safes. ' 18, It received a special premium at State Fair Opinions of ihe Press and others in regard to Buassey’s Combination Lock, The Bank of British Columbia ordered tbe first one of these lecks introduced in this city, and the following recommendation has hecu received by the inventor; * Bank oF Brivis Coun MBIA, san Frauciseo, Muy 24, 1866. Recently, two of Wm. ©. Bussey s uew Putent Com-'{ hiuation Burglar-Proof Locks were placed upon the vault doors of the Buuk of British Columbia. They are found to operate with all the efficiency claimed by tbe inyentor and in cvery way mevt our fullest approval. & They were ordered upon mature deliberation, after striet iuvestigation of their merits,in comparison with, some of thé most notcd and popular old styles of comhination locks, { We deem the lock cntirely burglar-proof, It is strong in construction, witbout intricate or delicate parts, with’ simple and easy movement. We find no difficulty m' either openiug or closing it, uor 1n changing its combinations, whicb may be madealmost innumerable. As a California invention of extraordinary merit, we . take nlousure in recommending it to public attention, beleviug it to possess all the advautages whieh are claimed for it. Wil. H. TILLINGHAST, Sub-Manager. We do hereby certify, that Wm. C. Busscy’s Combinatlon Lock is the best Safe Loek in existence, and impossible to be picked. We have applled several to Vaults and Safes, to entire satisfaetion to partics interested. KITTREDGE & LEAVITT, Pioneer [ron Works, cor, Fremont aud Market sts. San Franeisco, May 6, 1867. Edo hereby certify, that Mr, Wm, C. Bussey’s Cumbinatiou Lock is the simplest und strongest in construction, and the least possible to get out of repair; and for Safes and Vaults in every otber respect as good as any other improved comblnation jock which I am acquainted with. JUHN R, SIMBS, Vault Manufacturer, Uregon street, Jackson, Apri] 27, 1867. I, the undersigned, Sheriffof Amador County, do bereby certify that lam using one of Wm. ©, Bussey’s Keyless Cumbinatiou Locks on my sate, whieh {s made to draw four bolts with facility. I believe the lock to be the hest lock ever mventod, for tbe following reasons: 1st —Sceanse it is impossible for either hurglar or expert to pick it. 2d.—The lock being constructed without a key-hole, it canuct be blown to picces by powder, 3 8d,—Tuere is no possibility of deranging tho combina. tion by breaking off, or attempting to drivo the knobs into tbe safe. And itis in factthe mearcst approach tn perfection yet arrived at iu tbe art of Lock making. R COSNER. Attested by J. C. Smpsay, County Clerk, Jackson, April 27, 1867, The undersigned, Treasurer of Amador County, do hereby certify, thatIam now using one of Wm. C. Busscy’s Keyiess Combination Locks. It is fastened to the outside door of the Treasurer’s Safe. I’ have uo fear of any by~stander gaining a knowledge of tbe set of the combination, whei locking or unlocking the same, If I desire to huve access to the safeevery few minutes, I can so adjust the combination ag to open this jock in two seconds of timc. Jam exceedingly well pieased witb the same. aud I deem this lock to Le all that tbe inventor claims for it. OTTO WALTHER, Attested hy J.C, Smrracax, County Clerk, Oautrornia Tock AnEAn.—A special premium was awarded Mr. W. C. Bussey. fur his superior Combination Powder aud Burglar: Proof Safe Lock, at the recent State We are sure no award was ever more meritorionsly bestowed, Tlis Lock was described at length in the Press Several montbs sinee. At that time it was adopted by several banking houses in this city, and wo arc nuw assured that the remarkable claims asserted in favor of the Lock at that time, have been confirmed sinee by its practical use. We fcci an interest in this Caliornia invention, and wish to see it speedily meet with tlie success itis ultimately eertain to attain. Mr. Bussey, having properly first falrly tested his lock in California, is now desirous of introducing it in the Hast, and offers to dispose of the right for several States at very reasonable rates.— [Mining and Scientific Press, Sept. 29, 1866. Thcy are the only sare lock eyer invented. Every State and County treasury vault, and every bank and business place should bave oue,—fAmudor Ledger, ” This ls a.lock in whieh a series of rotating annular tumblers is omployed, and it consists iu a nove] arrungement of such tumbiera in connection with one or more arms connected with one or more bolts, whereby an cxtremely simple and offective lock is obtained, presenting an almost unlimited number of eombinatious, Vor which he was awarded a special premium at tbe State Falr.— {Sacramento Union. . We, tbe undersigned, practical Locksmiths, unhesitatingly provounee Bussey’s Improved Combination Burglar Proof Lock to be the most reliable lock constructed, F. MARKT & C. FLEISHEL, No. 18 Post street. REFERENCES + R, COSNER, Sheriff. O, WALTHER Treasurer. W. JENNINGS. C. H. INGALLS, L. McLAINS:, Any good blacksmith can put this lock on safe doors, Boxed or singte old locks removed aud this placed in their siead, to work one, two, tbree or four bolts, as the case may be.—(Sce page 30 in Pacific Coast Directory. A deafor hlind man ean open this lock when be knows the set and understands the full manipulation, without any expert detecting the eombination. } supervisors ! 19vl4myl1&18.lam Ww. TT. GARRATT, City BRASS AND BELL FOUNDER. Cor. Mission and Fremonts Se, SAN FRANCISCO. Manufacturer of Brass, Zinc, and Anti-Friction or Babbet Metal Castings; CRURCH AND STEAMBOAT BELLS, TAVERN 4NQ HAND BELLS AND GONGS, “FIRE ENGINES, : FORCE AND LIFT PUMPS, Steam, Liquor, Soda Oil, Water and Flange Cocks, and Valves of all descriptions, made and repaired, Hose and all other Joints, Speiter, Solder, and coy er Rivets, &¢. 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( f 304. The Mining and Scientific Press, California Academy of Natural . Sciences. REGULAR MEETING. Monpay Eventne, Noy. 4, 1867. President Whitney in the chair, Thirty members present. : George C. Johnson was elected a resident member. . Donations to Cabinet.—-Mr. Bolander presented four packages of planis from France and Australia, -~ Mr. Stearns exhibited some fossil shells collected by Mr. Schmidt near Orleans Bar, . Klamath county. Mr. Schmidt explained the method in which the Indians use an In} dian relic, exhibited by himself. Mr. Whitney called attention to two mineral specimens obtained in Humboldt. These specimens consisted of oxide of antimony and antimoniate of lead.” Professor Whitney gave some statistics . with regard to the occurrence of mineral species, and of the elementary substances contained in them, on the Pacifie coast. He stated that the number of minerals oceurring in California, and on the Pacific coast in general, taking the country from Northern Mexico to British Columbia, was quite small in proportion to the area of the region, Especially among tke silicates is there a great deficiency in species, and very few of those which do occur are found sufiiciently well erystallized form to be valuable as cabinet specimens, The total number of species (following the fourth edition of Dana’s Mineralogy for names, ete.,) believed to exist on the Pacific eoast, including Northern Mexico, Arizona, California, Nevada and Oregon, is 110, of which, however, 13 are somewhat doubtful. Of the 110, there are 89 which occur in California. Some of the mineral species most common in other parts of the world, and especially in mining regions, are eithe1 entirely unknown here, or else exceedingly rare. Thus, darytes, which is so abundant a veinstone in England and Germany, is almost unknown in the Sierra Nevada, hayving been only found in one or two localities, and there in minute quantity. Fluor is entirely wantingin the Sierra Nevada, although found in some quantity in Arizona and Neyada. Not a trace of this elsewhere so common mineral has been found, so far as known, in California. * Among the silicates most universally diffused, but which are, up to this time, entirely unknown in California, the following may be mentioned as some of the most predominant: Beryl, topaz, zircon, Wollastonite, scapolite, spodumene, Allanite, iolite, staurotide, kyanite, spinel, nepheline, datholite, and all the zeolites in other countries so abundant where voleanic rocks oceur. Not a well defined specimen of a zeolite has yet been fonud within the borders of California. Another curious fact in the mineralogy of California is the occurrence of some mineral species which are common as ores in other mining countries ; but which, in California, or at, least in the mining region of the Sierra Nevada, are disseminated through a great number of ‘localities, but nowhere existing in workable quautity. Galena and blende may.be particularly referred to as occurring in this way. There is hardly a gold-bearing voin in the Sierra which has not some galena and blende in fine particles in the veinstone; but not a locality is known where the quantity of either of these ores is anything like sufficient to justify mining, even were the other conditions as favorable as in the Eastern States or in Europe. Galena occurs in considerable quantity in the extreme southeastern portion of the State, or, just over the borders, in Arizonaand Nevada; but no considerable deposit of zine-blende has yet been made known anywhere in the Pacific States or Territories ; nor is any other ore of zinc known to occur in workable quautity in any one of the Pacific States or Territories. ‘The mineral region with which ours most nearly agrees, in the character of its ores and mineral substances, is that of the South American Andes, especially of Chili In Mr. David Forbes’ recent catalogue of the Chilian minerals, there are about two hundred species enumerated, of which about sixty have hitherto been discovered in California and the other Pacific States and Territories. The Chilian mineral list, like that of California, is remarkable for the absence of many of the almost universally distributed silicates mentioned above as wanting in the Pacifie States, namely: beryl, topaz, zireon, Wollastonite, Allenite, iolite, staurotide, kyauite, spodumeno, spinel and datholite, Many other silicates, abundantly distributed throughout other portions of the world, might be mentioned as entirely wanting along the whole Pacifie Coast. Several of the more common Zeolites are found in the Chilian list, which are wanting in California; while several others are equally wanting to both countries. Among the common zeolites found in Chili which have not yet been discovered in California are Prehnite, stilbite, Laumontite and scolecite; while analcime, harmotome, Thomsonite, hatrolite, henlandite, are wanting there as well as here. It is evident from a comparison of the mineral lists of the States situated along the Pacific Coast of North and South America, that there has been a most remarkable resemblance in the conditions which have inflnenced the formation and segregation of the accidental minerals now found accomthroughout the whole vast extent of the regions in question. This is another of the facts which go to show the unity of the Cordilleras of North and South America as a geological result. Mr. Bolander stated that the absence of many mineral species-from this coast found its parallel in a similar absence of many botanical groups. Dr. Cooper did not think there was any poverty with respect to animal species on this coast, and suggested that the absence of certain groups of plants might be due to the absence of certain appropriate mineral constituents from the soil. Dr. Behr thought that the California lepidoptera more nearly conformed to European and Mexican types than to those of the Hastern States. New Inconrorations.—Articles of incorporation have recently been filed in the ‘County Clerk’s office in this city as follows: San Francisco Ant -Assocration.—San Francisco. Noy. 4th. Capital stock, $100,000; 10,000 shares, $10 eaoh. Trustees: G, A. Fuller, J. R. Lambert, R. J. Leader, H. S. Sparks and §, A. Edgwain. ReppINGTON QUICKSILVYER Minine Co.— Lake’ county,’ Cal. Nov. 5th. Capital stock, $1,260,000 ; 1,260 shares, $1,000 each. Trustees: John H. Reddington, George N. Cornwall and Horatio P. Livermore. Unite Mrcuantos oF San Francisco, — San Francisco. Nov. 6th. Capital stock, $500,000; 1,000 shares, $500 each. Trustees: Albert M. Winn, J. D. Cornell and Charles C. Terrell. Exection oF Orricers.—At an annual meeting of the Golden Homestead Association, held on the evening of Nov. 4th, the following officers were elected. A. Holmes, Presideut ; Wm. Monahan, Secretary ; Directors, T. Reynolds, John T. Barry, D. P. Fenton, H. Besby, Thomas B. Gately. Careponia G. & S. M. Co.—Oct. 28th, Trustees: Dr. Wake Bryarly, Edward Kennedy, Donald McDonald, W. S. O’Brien and W. B. Agard, THE BEST IN AMERICA. The Miving aad Seieutif Press, ls the Largest and Best MINING ANO MECHANICAL Newspaper issued in the United Statcs. DEWEY & CO., Clay Street, San Francisco. THE MININO ANN SCIENTIFIC PRESS ls published every Saturday. Each issue coniprises sIXTEEN PAGES (G4 coluiuis), and farnishes more valuable reading matter thau any other weekly journal in California, To the practical mechanic, metallurgist. prospector, millman, inine holder or worker, it ‘is worth many times its subseription price, Its files contain a reeord of the Improvements in mining machinery, the progress and development of the mincs, and all new methods and processes for working and SAVING PRECIOUS METALS, All progressive information, in fact, transpiring wlth raz ‘vineEs—Whieh eannot be obtaincd trom books. The Mumine anp Screntirio Press is now In its FirgeentH Votunn, and enjevs a large elreulation. lt received the following hearty endorsement of the Califoriia Miners’ State Convention, held at Saeramento, January 17th, 1866: Resotyen, That we regard a mining paper or journal of great importance to the mining interests of California. and recommend the Minixe anpD ScienTiFic Prxss, of Sun Franciseo, to the consideration and support of the miners of the Paciyic coust. Terma of Subserlptlon,—One year, $5; slx months, $3—In advanee. Send for sample eopics. Remittanecs may be made by mail at onr risk, It partles sending will register their letters, or send money order. AS AN ADVERTISING MEDINX throughout the whole Pacific Statcs and Verritories, the Priss is unsurpassed. Rutes moderate. * SprcimEN NuMDERS Of the Press and Patent Clreulars, sent free. . DEWEY & Co., San Franeisco. W. B. EWER. July 1st, 1867. A. 7. DEWEY. c. W. M. SMITH. CHICKERING & SONS’ PIANOS Reeeived the iC FIRST PREMIUM son ae (Oold Medat) And Decoration of Leglon of Honor, at the Paris Exposition, KOHLER, CHASE & CO., Agents, 26v1 4nrl6p 421 Montgomery street, San Franclaco. panying the stratified and eruptive masses, Patent Agents, Publishers, Book and Job Printers, 505 . . Fair. Order Bussey’s Combination Burglar and . Powder-Proof Keyless Lock ! REASONS WHY. Ist. Itis the best Combination Lock known. 2d. It is impossible to pick it. 3d. It can be subjected to over half a million cbanges, and when run by a burglar, he is no nearer entrance than wben he began: 4tb. It bas no key to lose. 5th. The more it is nsed the better it is liked. 6th. It has no signs, letters or figures, on its . face. ‘ * 7th. It is the simplest to understand. Stb. It is impossible to open it witbout knowing the set. 9th. It is least possible to get outof repair, as any one will be convinced on examination. 10th. It is tbe strongest Lock. a

1ith. No possible derangement of combination can be made. ‘12th. Amador County has adopted this Lock for its safes. ' 18, It received a special premium at State Fair Opinions of ihe Press and others in regard to Buassey’s Combination Lock, The Bank of British Columbia ordered tbe first one of these lecks introduced in this city, and the following recommendation has hecu received by the inventor; * Bank oF Brivis Coun MBIA, san Frauciseo, Muy 24, 1866. Recently, two of Wm. ©. Bussey s uew Putent Com-'{ hiuation Burglar-Proof Locks were placed upon the vault doors of the Buuk of British Columbia. They are found to operate with all the efficiency claimed by tbe inyentor and in cvery way mevt our fullest approval. & They were ordered upon mature deliberation, after striet iuvestigation of their merits,in comparison with, some of thé most notcd and popular old styles of comhination locks, { We deem the lock cntirely burglar-proof, It is strong in construction, witbout intricate or delicate parts, with’ simple and easy movement. We find no difficulty m' either openiug or closing it, uor 1n changing its combinations, whicb may be madealmost innumerable. As a California invention of extraordinary merit, we . take nlousure in recommending it to public attention, beleviug it to possess all the advautages whieh are claimed for it. Wil. H. TILLINGHAST, Sub-Manager. We do hereby certify, that Wm. C. Busscy’s Combinatlon Lock is the best Safe Loek in existence, and impossible to be picked. We have applled several to Vaults and Safes, to entire satisfaetion to partics interested. KITTREDGE & LEAVITT, Pioneer [ron Works, cor, Fremont aud Market sts. San Franeisco, May 6, 1867. Edo hereby certify, that Mr, Wm, C. Bussey’s Cumbinatiou Lock is the simplest und strongest in construction, and the least possible to get out of repair; and for Safes and Vaults in every otber respect as good as any other improved comblnation jock which I am acquainted with. JUHN R, SIMBS, Vault Manufacturer, Uregon street, Jackson, Apri] 27, 1867. I, the undersigned, Sheriffof Amador County, do bereby certify that lam using one of Wm. ©, Bussey’s Keyless Cumbinatiou Locks on my sate, whieh {s made to draw four bolts with facility. I believe the lock to be the hest lock ever mventod, for tbe following reasons: 1st —Sceanse it is impossible for either hurglar or expert to pick it. 2d.—The lock being constructed without a key-hole, it canuct be blown to picces by powder, 3 8d,—Tuere is no possibility of deranging tho combina. tion by breaking off, or attempting to drivo the knobs into tbe safe. And itis in factthe mearcst approach tn perfection yet arrived at iu tbe art of Lock making. R COSNER. Attested by J. C. Smpsay, County Clerk, Jackson, April 27, 1867, The undersigned, Treasurer of Amador County, do hereby certify, thatIam now using one of Wm. C. Busscy’s Keyiess Combination Locks. It is fastened to the outside door of the Treasurer’s Safe. I’ have uo fear of any by~stander gaining a knowledge of tbe set of the combination, whei locking or unlocking the same, If I desire to huve access to the safeevery few minutes, I can so adjust the combination ag to open this jock in two seconds of timc. Jam exceedingly well pieased witb the same. aud I deem this lock to Le all that tbe inventor claims for it. OTTO WALTHER, Attested hy J.C, Smrracax, County Clerk, Oautrornia Tock AnEAn.—A special premium was awarded Mr. W. C. Bussey. fur his superior Combination Powder aud Burglar: Proof Safe Lock, at the recent State We are sure no award was ever more meritorionsly bestowed, Tlis Lock was described at length in the Press Several montbs sinee. At that time it was adopted by several banking houses in this city, and wo arc nuw assured that the remarkable claims asserted in favor of the Lock at that time, have been confirmed sinee by its practical use. We fcci an interest in this Caliornia invention, and wish to see it speedily meet with tlie success itis ultimately eertain to attain. Mr. Bussey, having properly first falrly tested his lock in California, is now desirous of introducing it in the Hast, and offers to dispose of the right for several States at very reasonable rates.— [Mining and Scientific Press, Sept. 29, 1866. Thcy are the only sare lock eyer invented. Every State and County treasury vault, and every bank and business place should bave oue,—fAmudor Ledger, ” This ls a.lock in whieh a series of rotating annular tumblers is omployed, and it consists iu a nove] arrungement of such tumbiera in connection with one or more arms connected with one or more bolts, whereby an cxtremely simple and offective lock is obtained, presenting an almost unlimited number of eombinatious, Vor which he was awarded a special premium at tbe State Falr.— {Sacramento Union. . We, tbe undersigned, practical Locksmiths, unhesitatingly provounee Bussey’s Improved Combination Burglar Proof Lock to be the most reliable lock constructed, F. MARKT & C. FLEISHEL, No. 18 Post street. 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