Volume 17 (1868) (428 pages)

24 The Mining and Scientific Press, Mining and Scientific press. W. B. EWER,.ccc-ceseceeeteeeeceeeeene neeene Senior Epiror. Gd. W. y. SMITH. W. B. EWEA. A. T. DEWEY. DEWEY & CO., Publishers. Orrice—No.505 Clay street, corner of Sansome, 2d floor. Terms of Subseription: One copy, per annum, inadvance, + $5 OU One copy, six months, in advance, a. 300 Say~ For sale by Carriers and Newsdcalers. .6Y Writras should be cautious about addressing correspond encerclating tothe business or interests of a firm to an in dividual member thercof, whose abscnce at the tine might caus delay. Canvassing Agents. Our Fatenps can do much in aid of onr paper and the cause of practical knowledge and scicnce, by assisting our Agents in their labors of canvassing, by, lending their influence nnd cncouraging favors. We shat! scnd nove but worthy men. fr. A, ©. Knox, is onr city soliciting and collecting Agent, and all subscriptions, or othcr favors extended to him, will be dulv acknowledged at this office, Jhn. 11, 1866 vr. I. G. Wates is our duly authorized travcling agent. July 4, 1867. . r A. EB. Wnutler is a duly authorized traveling agent tor this paper. July 15, 1867. San Francisco: Saturday Morning, July 11, 1868 Notices to Correspondents. A Friznp or Epucarion, in a lengthy epistle, dwelling largely on the subject of the future conduct of our State University, calls attention to an_approptiate passage from the celebrated Lord Bacon, which he trusts will be kept in view hy the Regeuts, as applicable to the selection of the various Professors, and especially the President, in order that such views may be carefully impressed on the students. ‘‘He who would come duly prepared, and fitted to the business of interpretation, must neither be a follower of novelty, custom, nor antiquity ; nor indulge himselfin a liberty of contradicting, nor setvilely follow authority. He must be neither hasty in affirming, nor loose aud skeptical in donhting ; but raise up particulars tothe place assigued them by their degree of evidence and proof. His hope must enconvage him to labor, audnot to rest ; he must not judge of things by their uncommon nature, their difficulty or their high character, but by their just weight and use. He must in his own particular, carry on his view with concealment, and yet havo a due regard for posterity. He must prudently observe the first entrance of errors into truths, and of truths into errors, without despising or admiring anything. He must understand his own talents and abilities, or the advantages of his own nature. He must comply with the nature of others. He must, as with one eye, survey the nature of things, and have the’ other turned towards human uses. He must distinctly understand the mixed nature of words, which is extremely capable of both prejudicing and assisting. He must Jay it down to himself, that the art of discovering will grow up and improve along with discoveries themselves. He must not be vain either in delivering or concealing the knowledge he has acquired ; butingenuous and prudent, and communicate his inventions without pride or ill-nature; and this in a strong and lively manner, well defended agaiust the injuries of time, and fit for the propagation of knowledge, without occasioning errors ; and which is the principal thing of all, it must be such as may select and choose for itself 1 prepared and suitable reader.” A Curious Mrnuraz has been received from a gentleman whose name we neglected to obtain, said to be found in Napa County, ehout three miles west of St. Helena, and fo occur in a regular vein of some four feet in width, incloscd between walls of sandstone. This mineral very much resembles shorl, and is somewhat identified, in its physical aspect, with spheno or pitch blende ; hnt does not cxactly assimilate with any of tho minerals named. The mineral may possibly he new, hut a correct conclusion can be arrived at ouly by a completo analysis. We shall hold it for further examination. Communication from our traveling correspondent, ‘‘B,” recoived, and will appear uext weok. Box of specimens also received. Tue New Propuce Excuaner, in Hayward’s building, on California street, was opened with appropriate ceremonies ou Monday last. The uecessity for such a convenience has long been felt in this city, where the produce busiuess is forming such . . Darien. a large portion of onr trade. The Projected Darien Ship Canal. A covrespondent asks if there is anything now in progress with regard to the Darien Canal project; and wlat has been done sinec the survey undertaken in 1858, by the Atlantic and Pacific Jnuction Company, assisted hy the British, French and American vesselsof war. Thinking that this matter might be of sufficient general interest to warrant amore extended answer to queries in our columns of ‘‘Notices to Correspondents,” we here append a hrief resume of this important work. What was a few yeats ago considered the mete dream of mere enthnsiasts, is now morethan probable. The result of recent explorations renders it very likely that there are now living those who will see the richly laden ships from the Indies pass across the Isthmus of Daricu on their way to the ports of Eastern North America and Western Envope. The idea of a ship canal across this isthmus has been entertained almost from the earliest settlement of America ; it was favorahly spoken of hy Humboldt in his early travels on this continent, and by almost every eugineer who has eyer closely examined into its practicahility. The Isthmus itself presents no serious obstacles to engineering skill; nearly the whole extent of numerous passes betweeu the two oceans is made up of hills and plains. The highest point where the railroad crosses is only 280 feet above the level of the sea, and the earth from ucarly all the excavations required for a canal would he needed in constructing embankments across swamps and other lowlands. Careful observations made by Col. Totten, at the two termiui of the railroad, have shown that there is no material vaviatiou of average levels hetween the two oceans—-the ohservations show that the mean level of the Pacific is only 0.449th of a foot higher than the Atlantic. The only appreciable variatiou is the difference in time of high and low tides ou the opposite shores, That is simply a regular oscillation—sometimes the one and sometimes the other occan being the higher, except at mid-tide, when hoth ave on a level. The few locks which would he required for a canal wonld effectually prevent any inconvenience from such a cause. The tides on the Pacific are much higher thau that ou the Atlantic ; the average of the former being about thirteen feet, while those of the latter are a little short of one and a half feet. The constancy of the water upon tle Atlanticis probably due to the local configuration of the coast; possibly the diurnal motion of the earth may have something to do with it. No less than 2ieteen routes for canals, and seven for railroads, have been proposed, by any of which it is thought the‘ Isthmus may he crossed. The latest governmental action inthe matter was the passage of a resolution introduced into Congress hy Mr. Conness, on the 10th of March, 1866, calling for information, through the Superintendent of the Natioual Observatory at Washington, to be furnished the Secretary of tho Navy, with regard to the “‘ various lines for inter-oceanic canals and railroads between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, especially as to the advantages of a ship canal.” This action calls for all tho information which had heen collected on this suhject np to that time. The information was given in a very full report by Admiral Davis, communicated to the Secretary of the Navy on the 12th of July following. This report gives a very full history of the explorations which had been made for crossing from the Atlautic to the Pacific by canals or railroads, aud was accompanied by a series of maps, on the first of which each of tho ninetecn canal and seven railroad routes were distinctly laid down. This number includes the proposed routes across Tchauntepec, Honduras, Nicaragua and Panama, as well as across the Isthmus of The report, keeping in view the prime object of the investigation—the practicahility of a ship canal,-—discusses but a few of these rontes, further than is necessary to show their naofitness for the end in view. “It is to the Isthmus of Darien,” says the repott, ‘that wo ave to look for the solution of the great problem of an inter-oceanic canal, * * * On this Isthmus there ave three routes which have uever received the attention they merit : first, from the Chepo river to San Blas, or Mandorilla Bay; second, from the Gulf of San Miguel to the southern portion of the Gulf of Davien, or close to some point on the lower part of the. Atrato,” ‘The first is but thirty miles across, . . but calls fov a tunuel seven miles long. The second has spacious harhors on each side, but the information with regard to it is considered of a very doubtful nature. The third, which appears to be in part connected with the second, ts favovably referred . to, aud efforts, we helieve, were undertaken . as late as February, 1867, under the auspices of Senator Sprague, of Rhode Island, to secure a reconucissauce of it, with the aid of a national vessel. . . The Congress of New Grenada, in the latter part of 1866, passed an Act fixing’ the terms of a contract for a canal, to be offered to the public in London, and to be assigned to tho highest hidder. Weare not aware Whether any special attempt has been made to take advautage of this offer. It is) hardly supposahle that the weak resources of this governnient will hold her back from . any tempting offer which any responsible party might make for constructing this proposed work. The above statements, we hbeliete, fully answer the quevies of our correspondent; yet the question is one of great magnitude, and deserving of still further consideration, which we propose to give at our earliest leisure. oo ee Our New Minister to Curna, J. Ross} Brownz, late Commissioner of Mining Statistics, arvived in this city on Friday last, from New York. He will sail for China the third of August, in the new steamer Japan, which has just avrived to take her place in that le. Mr. Browne, though inexperienced in diplomatic ways, has neyertheless traveled sufiiciently, and is sufficiently well informed generally, to readily make himself at home in any sphere. Asa resident of California, he has made her needs and resources an especial study for two ot three years past, and is tlerefore all the better fitted to represent this government in a country with which the citizens . of the Pacific Coast are more intimately connected than with any other foreign powert. Being a gentleman of large cosmopolitan . experience, thoronghly imhued with the modern spirit of material progress, and havying never been wedded to any of the politi-. cal isms of the day, heis precisely the man to represeut us at a court which is just. awakening out of a Rip Van Winkle sleep . of ages, and which needs the advice of some . active go-ahead Young America to lead it forward and introduce it to the family of nations, That Mr. Browne will fully discharge the responsihle duties which ave ahout to devolve upon him, there can he no doubt. Ho goes to his post under the most favorable auspices, and carries with him the hearty good wishes of the people most intimately conuected with the objects of his mission. Stam To Cauistocs.—The railroad from Suscol to Calistoga was opened, the entire . distance, the past week. Passengers can . now leave this city at three o’clock P. m., . {and arrive at Calistoga the same evening— thirty-eight miles by steamer and thirtyone by railroad. The through fare, as now established, is $5.50. This popular place of vesort will bo henceforth more sought . for than ever before. The Coming Fair. Calls for space in the Pavilion still continue to be received by the Committee, aud the demand exceeds the most sanguine oxpectations of the managers. Applications have been made for space outside of the building for windmills, etc. In the meantime, work in the construction of the pavilion is progressing most satisfactorily. As the structure gradually assumes its proper shape, much gratification is expressed by all parties with regard to its appearance, and to the convenience which it will afford exhibitors. ‘We understand that the bills for material and construction, thus far, renders it certain that the entire cost will fall considerably below the lowest bid offered for its construction by contract—$31,500. Hence, the Directors will make a handsome saving to the [ustitnte in voluntavily taking npon thentselves the superintendence of the structure by days’ work. It shonld be borne in mind that the highest ruling wages is paid, and eight hours labor, only, required for a day’s work. . From present indications the exhibit of woolen and other manufactured goods will surprise even the most sanguine. ‘The display which will be made in this line will be most astouishing for a city which, less than twenty years ago, consisted of merely a few hamlets, sitnatcd on the sea shore, at . a point one of the most remote from civilization to be found on the glohé. Among the noveltics “not yet annonuced will be the exhihit of Messrs. Faulkner & Son, who havo concluded to place in the pavilion one of their type-mannfacturing machines. This will be a most interesting novelty to nearly every visitor at the Fair. The same firm will also enter one of their home-made hand presscs, manufactured for them at the Golden Gate Foundry in this city. i A glass engine will also be exhibited, having gluss boilers for making steam for the same. The dimensions of the cylinder of this engine will he two and a half inches. by nine inches stroke. An exhihit of the curious action of steam in the usually hidden recesses of tho boiler, steam-pipes and cylinder, will he hoth interesting and instructive. a Several of the ‘‘ privileges” connected with the exhibition have been let. The soda privilege has been let to E. H. Willis & Co.; the cider privilege to C. W. Weston, of the Pacific Frnit Market. Some enterprising restaurant kceper might make a good thing by securing the restaurant privi, lege, offers for which are still open. Lapor Excuanes.—Dnuring the monthof June, 1,670 orders for laborers were received hy the Secretary of the Labor Exchange, as follows: House carpenters, 187; farm hands, 193; laborers, 392; wood choppers, 75; hlacksmiths, 40; boys, 39; bricklayers, 42; cabinet makers, 27; canvassers, 24; cooks, 63; lamhermen, 72; milkers, 34; miners, 53; house painters, 27; teamsters, 52; men and wives, 19; slloemakers, 11; wheelwrights, 12; clerks, 8; miscellaneous, 306. The orders filled during the month were only 1,238; showing a deficiency of laborers, of the kind wanted, to the extent of 482, Of the number employed, 324 were marricd, 914 siugle; 293 were American born, the balance forcign. Carr. Wiiu1amM Haynie, of Sacramento,is now feeding about a million of silkworms, and the Bee says he will sell from 800 to 1,000 onnces of eggs, most of which will go to Europe, where the California eggs are in great demand, as superior to the silkworm eggs of any other quarter of the globe. ee Tur Paciric Ronnie Mruns, at Potrero Point, are about ready to go into full operation. A portion of the rolls ‘were started np the first of the present week, and we presume the entire works will be iu full blast in a few days.

24 The Mining and Scientific Press, Mining and Scientific press. W. B. EWER,.ccc-ceseceeeteeeeceeeeene neeene Senior Epiror. Gd. W. y. SMITH. W. B. EWEA. A. T. DEWEY. DEWEY & CO., Publishers. Orrice—No.505 Clay street, corner of Sansome, 2d floor. Terms of Subseription: One copy, per annum, inadvance, + $5 OU One copy, six months, in advance, a. 300 Say~ For sale by Carriers and Newsdcalers. .6Y Writras should be cautious about addressing correspond encerclating tothe business or interests of a firm to an in dividual member thercof, whose abscnce at the tine might caus delay. Canvassing Agents. Our Fatenps can do much in aid of onr paper and the cause of practical knowledge and scicnce, by assisting our Agents in their labors of canvassing, by, lending their influence nnd cncouraging favors. We shat! scnd nove but worthy men. fr. A, ©. Knox, is onr city soliciting and collecting Agent, and all subscriptions, or othcr favors extended to him, will be dulv acknowledged at this office, Jhn. 11, 1866 vr. I. G. Wates is our duly authorized travcling agent. July 4, 1867. . r A. EB. Wnutler is a duly authorized traveling agent tor this paper. July 15, 1867. San Francisco: Saturday Morning, July 11, 1868 Notices to Correspondents. A Friznp or Epucarion, in a lengthy epistle, dwelling largely on the subject of the future conduct of our State University, calls attention to an_approptiate passage from the celebrated Lord Bacon, which he trusts will be kept in view hy the Regeuts, as applicable to the selection of the various Professors, and especially the President, in order that such views may be carefully impressed on the students. ‘‘He who would come duly prepared, and fitted to the business of interpretation, must neither be a follower of novelty, custom, nor antiquity ; nor indulge himselfin a liberty of contradicting, nor setvilely follow authority. He must be neither hasty in affirming, nor loose aud skeptical in donhting ; but raise up particulars tothe place assigued them by their degree of evidence and proof. His hope must enconvage him to labor, audnot to rest ; he must not judge of things by their uncommon nature, their difficulty or their high character, but by their just weight and use. He must in his own particular, carry on his view with concealment, and yet havo a due regard for posterity. He must prudently observe the first entrance of errors into truths, and of truths into errors, without despising or admiring anything. He must understand his own talents and abilities, or the advantages of his own nature. He must comply with the nature of others. He must, as with one eye, survey the nature of things, and have the’ other turned towards human uses. He must distinctly understand the mixed nature of words, which is extremely capable of both prejudicing and assisting. He must Jay it down to himself, that the art of discovering will grow up and improve along with discoveries themselves. He must not be vain either in delivering or concealing the knowledge he has acquired ; butingenuous and prudent, and communicate his inventions without pride or ill-nature; and this in a strong and lively manner, well defended agaiust the injuries of time, and fit for the propagation of knowledge, without occasioning errors ; and which is the principal thing of all, it must be such as may select and choose for itself 1 prepared and suitable reader.” A Curious Mrnuraz has been received from a gentleman whose name we neglected to obtain, said to be found in Napa County, ehout three miles west of St. Helena, and fo occur in a regular vein of some four feet in width, incloscd between walls of sandstone. This mineral very much resembles shorl, and is somewhat identified, in its physical aspect, with spheno or pitch blende ; hnt does not cxactly assimilate with any of tho minerals named. The mineral may possibly he new, hut a correct conclusion can be arrived at ouly by a completo analysis. We shall hold it for further examination. Communication from our traveling correspondent, ‘‘B,” recoived, and will appear uext weok. Box of specimens also received. Tue New Propuce Excuaner, in Hayward’s building, on California street, was opened with appropriate ceremonies ou Monday last. The uecessity for such a convenience has long been felt in this city, where the produce busiuess is forming such . . Darien. a large portion of onr trade. The Projected Darien Ship Canal. A covrespondent asks if there is anything now in progress with regard to the Darien Canal project; and wlat has been done sinec the survey undertaken in 1858, by the Atlantic and Pacific Jnuction Company, assisted hy the British, French and American vesselsof war. Thinking that this matter might be of sufficient general interest to warrant amore extended answer to queries in our columns of ‘‘Notices to Correspondents,” we here append a hrief resume of this important work. What was a few yeats ago considered the mete dream of mere enthnsiasts, is now morethan probable. The result of recent explorations renders it very likely that there are now living those who will see the richly laden ships from the Indies pass across the Isthmus of Daricu on their way to the ports of Eastern North America and Western Envope. The idea of a ship canal across this isthmus has been entertained almost from the earliest settlement of America ; it was favorahly spoken of hy Humboldt in his early travels on this continent, and by almost every eugineer who has eyer closely examined into its practicahility. The Isthmus itself presents no serious obstacles to engineering skill; nearly the whole extent of numerous passes betweeu the two oceans is made up of hills and plains. The highest point where the railroad crosses is only 280 feet above the level of the sea, and the earth from ucarly all the excavations required for a canal would he needed in constructing embankments across swamps and other lowlands. Careful observations made by Col. Totten, at the two termiui of the railroad, have shown that there is no material vaviatiou of average levels hetween the two oceans—-the ohservations show that the mean level of the Pacific is only 0.449th of a foot higher than the Atlantic. The only appreciable variatiou is the difference in time of high and low tides ou the opposite shores, That is simply a regular oscillation—sometimes the one and sometimes the other occan being the higher, except at mid-tide, when hoth ave on a level. The few locks which would he required for a canal wonld effectually prevent any inconvenience from such a cause. The tides on the Pacific are much higher thau that ou the Atlantic ; the average of the former being about thirteen feet, while those of the latter are a little short of one and a half feet. The constancy of the water upon tle Atlanticis probably due to the local configuration of the coast; possibly the diurnal motion of the earth may have something to do with it. No less than 2ieteen routes for canals, and seven for railroads, have been proposed, by any of which it is thought the‘ Isthmus may he crossed. The latest governmental action inthe matter was the passage of a resolution introduced into Congress hy Mr. Conness, on the 10th of March, 1866, calling for information, through the Superintendent of the Natioual Observatory at Washington, to be furnished the Secretary of tho Navy, with regard to the “‘ various lines for inter-oceanic canals and railroads between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, especially as to the advantages of a ship canal.” This action calls for all tho information which had heen collected on this suhject np to that time. The information was given in a very full report by Admiral Davis, communicated to the Secretary of the Navy on the 12th of July following. This report gives a very full history of the explorations which had been made for crossing from the Atlautic to the Pacific by canals or railroads, aud was accompanied by a series of maps, on the first of which each of tho ninetecn canal and seven railroad routes were distinctly laid down. This number includes the proposed routes across

Tchauntepec, Honduras, Nicaragua and Panama, as well as across the Isthmus of The report, keeping in view the prime object of the investigation—the practicahility of a ship canal,-—discusses but a few of these rontes, further than is necessary to show their naofitness for the end in view. “It is to the Isthmus of Darien,” says the repott, ‘that wo ave to look for the solution of the great problem of an inter-oceanic canal, * * * On this Isthmus there ave three routes which have uever received the attention they merit : first, from the Chepo river to San Blas, or Mandorilla Bay; second, from the Gulf of San Miguel to the southern portion of the Gulf of Davien, or close to some point on the lower part of the. Atrato,” ‘The first is but thirty miles across, . . but calls fov a tunuel seven miles long. The second has spacious harhors on each side, but the information with regard to it is considered of a very doubtful nature. The third, which appears to be in part connected with the second, ts favovably referred . to, aud efforts, we helieve, were undertaken . as late as February, 1867, under the auspices of Senator Sprague, of Rhode Island, to secure a reconucissauce of it, with the aid of a national vessel. . . The Congress of New Grenada, in the latter part of 1866, passed an Act fixing’ the terms of a contract for a canal, to be offered to the public in London, and to be assigned to tho highest hidder. Weare not aware Whether any special attempt has been made to take advautage of this offer. It is) hardly supposahle that the weak resources of this governnient will hold her back from . any tempting offer which any responsible party might make for constructing this proposed work. The above statements, we hbeliete, fully answer the quevies of our correspondent; yet the question is one of great magnitude, and deserving of still further consideration, which we propose to give at our earliest leisure. oo ee Our New Minister to Curna, J. Ross} Brownz, late Commissioner of Mining Statistics, arvived in this city on Friday last, from New York. He will sail for China the third of August, in the new steamer Japan, which has just avrived to take her place in that le. Mr. Browne, though inexperienced in diplomatic ways, has neyertheless traveled sufiiciently, and is sufficiently well informed generally, to readily make himself at home in any sphere. Asa resident of California, he has made her needs and resources an especial study for two ot three years past, and is tlerefore all the better fitted to represent this government in a country with which the citizens . of the Pacific Coast are more intimately connected than with any other foreign powert. Being a gentleman of large cosmopolitan . experience, thoronghly imhued with the modern spirit of material progress, and havying never been wedded to any of the politi-. cal isms of the day, heis precisely the man to represeut us at a court which is just. awakening out of a Rip Van Winkle sleep . of ages, and which needs the advice of some . active go-ahead Young America to lead it forward and introduce it to the family of nations, That Mr. Browne will fully discharge the responsihle duties which ave ahout to devolve upon him, there can he no doubt.. Ho goes to his post under the most favorable auspices, and carries with him the hearty good wishes of the people most intimately conuected with the objects of his mission. Stam To Cauistocs.—The railroad from Suscol to Calistoga was opened, the entire . distance, the past week. Passengers can . now leave this city at three o’clock P. m., . {and arrive at Calistoga the same evening— thirty-eight miles by steamer and thirtyone by railroad. The through fare, as now established, is $5.50. This popular place of vesort will bo henceforth more sought . for than ever before. The Coming Fair. Calls for space in the Pavilion still continue to be received by the Committee, aud the demand exceeds the most sanguine oxpectations of the managers. Applications have been made for space outside of the building for windmills, etc. In the meantime, work in the construction of the pavilion is progressing most satisfactorily. As the structure gradually assumes its proper shape, much gratification is expressed by all parties with regard to its appearance, and to the convenience which it will afford exhibitors. ‘We understand that the bills for material and construction, thus far, renders it certain that the entire cost will fall considerably below the lowest bid offered for its construction by contract—$31,500. Hence, the Directors will make a handsome saving to the [ustitnte in voluntavily taking npon thentselves the superintendence of the structure by days’ work. It shonld be borne in mind that the highest ruling wages is paid, and eight hours labor, only, required for a day’s work. . From present indications the exhibit of woolen and other manufactured goods will surprise even the most sanguine. ‘The display which will be made in this line will be most astouishing for a city which, less than twenty years ago, consisted of merely a few hamlets, sitnatcd on the sea shore, at . a point one of the most remote from civilization to be found on the glohé. Among the noveltics “not yet annonuced will be the exhihit of Messrs. Faulkner & Son, who havo concluded to place in the pavilion one of their type-mannfacturing machines. This will be a most interesting novelty to nearly every visitor at the Fair. The same firm will also enter one of their home-made hand presscs, manufactured for them at the Golden Gate Foundry in this city. i A glass engine will also be exhibited, having gluss boilers for making steam for the same. The dimensions of the cylinder of this engine will he two and a half inches. by nine inches stroke. An exhihit of the curious action of steam in the usually hidden recesses of tho boiler, steam-pipes and cylinder, will he hoth interesting and instructive. a Several of the ‘‘ privileges” connected with the exhibition have been let. The soda privilege has been let to E. H. Willis & Co.; the cider privilege to C. W. Weston, of the Pacific Frnit Market. Some enterprising restaurant kceper might make a good thing by securing the restaurant privi, lege, offers for which are still open. Lapor Excuanes.—Dnuring the monthof June, 1,670 orders for laborers were received hy the Secretary of the Labor Exchange, as follows: House carpenters, 187; farm hands, 193; laborers, 392; wood choppers, 75; hlacksmiths, 40; boys, 39; bricklayers, 42; cabinet makers, 27; canvassers, 24; cooks, 63; lamhermen, 72; milkers, 34; miners, 53; house painters, 27; teamsters, 52; men and wives, 19; slloemakers, 11; wheelwrights, 12; clerks, 8; miscellaneous, 306. The orders filled during the month were only 1,238; showing a deficiency of laborers, of the kind wanted, to the extent of 482, Of the number employed, 324 were marricd, 914 siugle; 293 were American born, the balance forcign. Carr. Wiiu1amM Haynie, of Sacramento,is now feeding about a million of silkworms, and the Bee says he will sell from 800 to 1,000 onnces of eggs, most of which will go to Europe, where the California eggs are in great demand, as superior to the silkworm eggs of any other quarter of the globe. ee Tur Paciric Ronnie Mruns, at Potrero Point, are about ready to go into full operation. A portion of the rolls ‘were started np the first of the present week, and we presume the entire works will be iu full blast in a few days.