Volume 17 (1868) (428 pages)

3395 ad A Suave Hovse—Eartiquake Proor. . Whilo the problem of earthquake-proof honses is receiviug attention, the description of a slate honse, built at Brownsville, Maine, by a N. Y, Eeening Postcorrespondent, is to the point : This house is not only shingled, but is clapboarded witb slate. Itisa slute edifice, firo-proof and indestructiblo, The slates are put on to tho boarding of the walls with only paper between. They are inthe form of seyments of a circle, overlapping cach other, and have a very ornamentul effect. The natural color of the alate is pleasing to the cye, and no paint is necded. If it were, the slate would furnish it, for when ground it uiakes an exccllent paiat, which Myr. Sparrow has nsed on bis ira with good effect. The whole establishment is elegant in appearance, and shows what can bo dono with native materials. The frout stcps areof beautiful slabs of slate; the wood-work is of brown ash, a Hative wood, whicb makes a handsome finish. Iron ms Canapa.—At Moisie River, iu the Province of (Qnebec, on the north shore of the St. Lawrence, acompany is working on a large scale alluvial deposits of magnetic iron sand. H. Beanmont Small, ina work recently published at Ottawa, Cauada, entitled ‘‘ Products and Manufactures of tho New Dominion,” says that thosand used by the Moisie Company yields fully sixty por cont. of malleable iron, and that tests made by the superintendent of the West Point Foundry show it to be of very superior quality. DEVELOPMENT of THE NortHwest Coast. Geo, H, Atkinson, of Portland, Oregon, recently spoke to the Boston Board of Trade, eoncerning our northwestern forests, fisherics, and mineral aud agricultural resources, It is expected that many of the New England coast people will find their way hither speedily, to develop our northwestern coast resources, JOHN PERRY, MANUFACTURSR OF Cocoanut Matting, Rugs, Mats, Ete. And Oocoanut Fiber for Upholstery. South side Chestaut strect, bet. Polk and Larkin streets, SAN FAANCISCO, Y A PAOCESS ENTIRELY NEW, THE PROPRIETOR Isnow manufneturinig In quantily sufticlent to supply ihe demands of the trade, A NEW AND SUPERIOR MATE: RIAL FROM THE FIBER OF TITE COCOANUT—the best substitute tor curled hair hitherto discovered—tor mattresses, chairs, luunges, nnd ali upholstering purposes, The following are soine of the advantages which it posg+sses over all otlrer materials used for tho above urmed purpose: Ist. Itls cheaper, all things considered, than most artlcles in use. 2d. It ls the best and purest material known In the market, being ealrely free [rom nit offensive smell. 3, Itisthe most durable, not being subject to rot aftor years of exposure to mnisture and dampness. 4th. It ls remarkable (or its elastielty, rivaling, In thls respect, tho dnesteurled hair. Sth Iteontnins nothing to breed vermin or support Insect llfe, bene entirely freed in process of preparation from all deleterlous vegetable matter. Lastly. 1t dues not pack; is free from dust, much lehtor, and in general obviates all the objeetiona to pulu, prepared shavings, soap root, und other iuferior substitutes for leathers and halr. 22y 166 EN MEUSSDORFFER, . EN HAT MANUFACTURER And dealer In Hats and Caps AT WHOLESALE AND RETAIL, an Francisco Sacramento, .,-Marysville, «Portland, Oregon, Our wholesale House, 628 Commerelal strect, extending through to 637 Clay street, San Francisco, eontaias always & most eholec. and the largest, assortment in this State, Every Sicamer briugs the latest Issued novelties from Europe and Now York, which ean be found at Rll the above atores, at moderato prices. 23v16-3m. 635 and 637 Commerclal street Fire and Marine. Union Insurance Company, OF SAN FRANCISCO, Nos, 426 and 418 California Sireet. Cash Cnpital (U. 5, Coin). cece BI5O,000 THE CALIFORNIA LLOYDS Having consolidated with the Union Insurance Company, January 1, 1866, are now prepared to effect The Mining and Scientific Press. ROOTS PATENT ADAPTED FOR Smelting, Foundry, Mining Steaimships. 4v16 3m Avyarded the First Premium FORCE BLAST ROTARY BLOWER. Patented Nov. lat, 1864; July 24, 1566; and Oct. 9, 2866. at the Paris Exposition. REQUIRES Fifty Per Cent. LESS POWER Than any Blower Now in use, One of these Blowers may he seen on exhibition at W. T. Garratt’s Brass Foundry, corner of Mission and Fremont streets. They are also in use atthe Almaden Quicksilver Mine; Gridley’s Foundry, Gold Hill, Nevada ; Etna tron Works, San Francisco, anil mauy otiter places. Caution.—Purchasers will find it to their advantage to apply direet to the Stockton Agency. as certain parties, not authorized to manufacture the Blower, have put in the market macltines of inferior construction, which do not answer all the requirements of the genuine article. For cireulars and further information, address 3 KEEP & BARGION, Globe Iron Works, Stockton, Cal. Rails, Newel Posts, AND BALUSTEAS, Constantly on hand forsale, and shipped, together wlth all kinds of STAIR WORK, To any part of the const. Practieal workmen sent, when desired, to put up the same. Work Warranted to Fit by slmply sending a correct ground plan of stalrs, together with hight of story. Wood-Turning and Seroll Sawlagof allkinds promptly executed, eam Spanish Cedar, Waluut and Callfornla Laurel always on hand for sale. a iio Yi ful! QS T= i ‘f TA ui i en iy “ail in Langland & Cameron, STAIR BUILDERS, . 309 Market street, t { And 485 and 487 Braanan street, { bd SAN FRANCISCO, 16¥ 16-15: HAYWARD & COLEMAN, IMPORTERS AND REFINERS —or— Iaminating, Lubricating, PAINT OILS CONSISTING OF KEAOSENE, LAKD, SPERM, ELEPIIANT, POLAR, TANNERS. NEATSFOUT, BOILED ANO RAW LINSEEO, CASTOR AND CIIINA NUT. —ALSO— _ Spirits of Turpentine and Alcohol. Lamps and Lamp Stock! An elcgaat and complete assortment. SOLE IMPORTERS OF Devoe’s Illuminating Oil. PATENT CANS, 6v17-tf. 414 Front sircet, San Francisco. Marlne as well as Fire Insurance, npon the most favorable terms, Q@~Losses promptly and equitnbly adjusted and patd in Gold Coiu. GUSTAVE TOUCH ARO, President. Cnarirs D. Haven, Secretary. Gav, T, Bonen, Surveyor. 21v16-lamtt . } Tux Mixixne axa Scienmrio Press, which commenced ts seventcenth volume oa the 4th, comes to us with a newly engraved head, and presenting otherwise its usual tasteful appearauce. We take this oeeaslon to say that the ) Pressisone of the best papersof the kind in the United States. Rnd every miner and mechaule in the State, as well as tbe business man, who would keep posted on our iadustrial resourees, should havé its namo ou 1 *subscriptlen books. Nevada Guzelle, BUERE’S 4 Watchman’s Time Detector. HIS WATCH.CLOCK WAS INTRODUCED TO THE public in almost every section of the United States and Cunadas about tive years ago, and It has proved Itself to be the best inventloa In the world tor testing the faithful. Ness of Watchmen. Since its introduction, the Proprietor . hasimproved on some parts, aud corrected deficiencles, . and he has now A Perfect Check upon the Watchman. . . With other Clocks, aregular routine has to be followed, but with this a Watehman can beordered to visit any par: tiewlar place as often as required, without being conipelled . to go to places where it isnot necessary to visit Rs often. The insiruincnut is complete Initselt, portable, aad as rellable as the best lever wateh. Ir Is not s0 likely to beeome disarranged in lts works as a good walch, because its parts are stronger. But when It needs cleammg, any comuon watelimaker can adjust it, its mechanism beingsimple. ltrequlres no fixtures or wires commutnicatlug from room to rovin, as Is the case with the Geely Watch-Clocks; a small, inexpensive stationary key is alone required at cach statlon By Its use places can be guarded that it would be lnpossible to guard with any other Instrument, such as Railroad Tunnels, Bridges, Yards. Shops, ete. The instrnment will In all cases be warranted perfect andsatisfuctory, Itspriee ls Invariably Seveaty-jive Dottars, cush on dellvery, ineluding as maay keys as are requisiie, Not execcding tweive. THIS WATCI-CLOGK 1S SOLD AT A LESS PRICE THAN ANY OTIIER IN THE MARKET, The DETECTOR Is used extensively by large Mannfacturing Establishments and Railroad Companies In the United States, from whom numerous testimonials havo been recelved. . _ &3-This Detector iscovered by two U.S patents, Par. ties using or selling these Instruments without authority from me will be dealt with aecording to luv. N, B —Partics purchasing these Clocks should test them sutfleiently in the counling-room or oftice, as they will not be taken back after inving been lujuren ty the Watehman through carclessness. All communications promptly attended to. Address J. E, BUER ££. RK, Proprietor, A 4/¢ Coagress street, Boston. P. O. Box, No. 1057. .16-6m Tae MINING AND ScreNTTFIC PREss comes to us thiS week in a new dress throughout, mueh improving its appearanee. The Press is one of onr most valuable exchauges, and fills a place in mining and seicntifie matters never attuined by any other journal.—Colorado Afiner ’ Metallurgy. KUSTEL & HOFMANN, Metallurgists and Assayers. Gold and Silver Bullion Assayed. MINERAL ASSAYS & ANALYSIS MADE, 611 Comiereial Street, San Francisco. SILVER AND GOLD ORES worked in swall lots up to hundred pounds, by Chlorination and other methods. Wvi6-t€ JOHN TAYLOR & CO. IMPORTERS, ANQ QEALERS 1N ASSAYERS’ MATERIALS, Druggists’ & Chemists’ Glassware Photographic Stock, Ete. &12 and S14 Whshington Street, 8AN FRANCISCO, E are recelving dlroctfrom MESSR&. LADD & OERT. LINO (London) and BEEKER & SONS (Antwerp, Bei. glum) thelr superior ASSAY AND BULLION BALANCES, And from Franee aad Germany, as well as the Eastern States, FURNACES, CRUGIBLES, MUFFLES, BLOW-PIPE CASES, GOLD SCALES, CHEMICAL GLASSWARE, and eae artlele required for ASSAY OFFICES, LABORATO RIES, ete. We have given this branch of our business par Houle yeton sons (6 select such artleles as are neecssary In the A Full Assoriment DRUGGISTS' SUNDRIES, ACIDS stantly on hand, San Franciseo March 6, 1865, and CHEMICALS, con Nivi0-tf PROF. HENRY WURTZ, Formerly Chemical Examiner In the U. 8, Patent Office, may be employed professionally as a Scientiric Expert. Geological Examinations and Reports, Analysisand Assays, ete.,ete. Practlealadvice and Investigations in the Chem leal Arts and Manufactures, Inventlon and examination of new chemical methods nnd products. Address, 26 Pine street, Rooms 45 and 36, New York. Always In from 12to 3.30. gg-Written communications preferred. Important to Gold and Silver Min ers and Companies. PROFESSOR WURTZ, Wholstho Inventor and Patentee of the new and wonder ful uses af SOOIUM IN WORKING GOLD AND SILVER ORES ANO JEWELERS’ SWEEPINGS, will furnish at the abovo address information In relation thereto, together with experimental packages of SODIUM AMALGAM. All Instructions and experlments elsewhere obtained are spurlous and unrellable. WORKING EXPERIMENTS ON AMALGAMATION OF ORES, Ete. Prof, W. has In opera tion In New York a large and small Nepburn Pan, tor work Ing 1,000 or 20-lb. eharges of material lor experimenta. purposes. 3v17 G. W. STRONG, ASSAYER AND WORKER OF ORES, No. 10 Stevenson street, near First,San Franclsce. Highest price pald for cholee lots of Ores, Sunlphuiets, As say Ashes, epee, ete., ete. Students instrneted In all braoebesof Metallurgy, on Uberal terms, Ay! THE GOLDEN ERA. Founded in 1852, It is the oldest Weekly Paper In tho State, permanently established, andmore wldcly clreulrted at homo and abroad than any other on tbo Paclfic Coast. In Callfornia, the Atlantic States, and throughout the entire field of lis great and rapldly iucreasing clrculation, Toa Gotaen Era . s universally regarded asr Literary aud Family journal of unequalled excellence. Among Its contributors aro all the best writers on this sido of the Contlnent. THE GOLDEN ERA! Isthe most ualversally populrr of all the Weekly journals. It presents forty-elght columns, contalning the greaiest possible varicty of Valuable aud Entertaining, Original and Selected matter. It isa welcome guest In Cottage nnd CabIn; the favorlte at the fireside In city and conntry; the most useful, agreeable and altogetber desirable publication for California readers and their kiadred and friends in tho Atlantle States, Europe and elsewhere. Every household In tho mountains and valleys, the cities, towns and mining eamps of Callfornla, and throughout the Pacific States and Territories, shonld reeelye and welcome THE OoLaen Era as a regular weekly visitor. Insplred wlth tho geaiasof tbe age, It ls progressive, and alms not so mach at dlstinetlon as a newspaper, as at honorable success In Its capacity of 8 great Moralizing and Improving lafiuence, Exercising a positive power for good, and wielding a permanentInfiueace, many able and eminent writers choose Its columns as 2 means of communicatlag with the pnblle. No effort will be spared to mako It a thoroughly Callfornia Newspaper, and worthy of tho support of all classes of our eltizeas. Rates of Subscription: (avarlably In advance.) One year $5.00 . Six months. Three months. 3.00 2.08 TERMS TO CLUBS: Three coples one year. Five eoples onc yeai Ter copies one year. An extra copy free for one year tothe person sonding elub of teu subscribers, Send money to our office In registered letter, or by Express, Address, BROOKS & CAPP, San Franelseo. $12,00 18.1°0 35 00 livl Our Patent Agency. The Parent Acency of the Mining ayy Scientirio Presa has been slgnalized with remarkable success during the past few years. The importance tothe Inventive genlus of this coast of a thorough and reliable agency for the sollcitation of Letrers Patryt from the United States and forelgn Governmentseannot be over-rated, and the Proprietors of tbe Press, feeling the responsibllity whieh rests upon then, and the reward which mnst follow the falthful performance of their trusts, will take care toafford Inventors every advantage to be seeurod tothem through a competent and re sponsible ageney upon this coast.

3395 ad A Suave Hovse—Eartiquake Proor. . Whilo the problem of earthquake-proof honses is receiviug attention, the description of a slate honse, built at Brownsville, Maine, by a N. Y, Eeening Postcorrespondent, is to the point : This house is not only shingled, but is clapboarded witb slate. Itisa slute edifice, firo-proof and indestructiblo, The slates are put on to tho boarding of the walls with only paper between. They are inthe form of seyments of a circle, overlapping cach other, and have a very ornamentul effect. The natural color of the alate is pleasing to the cye, and no paint is necded. If it were, the slate would furnish it, for when ground it uiakes an exccllent paiat, which Myr. Sparrow has nsed on bis ira with good effect. The whole establishment is elegant in appearance, and shows what can bo dono with native materials. The frout stcps areof beautiful slabs of slate; the wood-work is of brown ash, a Hative wood, whicb makes a handsome finish. Iron ms Canapa.—At Moisie River, iu the Province of (Qnebec, on the north shore of the St. Lawrence, acompany is working on a large scale alluvial deposits of magnetic iron sand. H. Beanmont Small, ina work recently published at Ottawa, Cauada, entitled ‘‘ Products and Manufactures of tho New Dominion,” says that thosand used by the Moisie Company yields fully sixty por cont. of malleable iron, and that tests made by the superintendent of the West Point Foundry show it to be of very superior quality. DEVELOPMENT of THE NortHwest Coast. Geo, H, Atkinson, of Portland, Oregon, recently spoke to the Boston Board of Trade, eoncerning our northwestern forests, fisherics, and mineral aud agricultural resources, It is expected that many of the New England coast people will find their way hither speedily, to develop our northwestern coast resources, JOHN PERRY, MANUFACTURSR OF Cocoanut Matting, Rugs, Mats, Ete. And Oocoanut Fiber for Upholstery. South side Chestaut strect, bet. Polk and Larkin streets, SAN FAANCISCO, Y A PAOCESS ENTIRELY NEW, THE PROPRIETOR Isnow manufneturinig In quantily sufticlent to supply ihe demands of the trade, A NEW AND SUPERIOR MATE: RIAL FROM THE FIBER OF TITE COCOANUT—the best substitute tor curled hair hitherto discovered—tor mattresses, chairs, luunges, nnd ali upholstering purposes, The following are soine of the advantages which it posg+sses over all otlrer materials used for tho above urmed purpose: Ist. Itls cheaper, all things considered, than most artlcles in use. 2d. It ls the best and purest material known In the market, being ealrely free [rom nit offensive smell. 3, Itisthe most durable, not being subject to rot aftor years of exposure to mnisture and dampness. 4th. It ls remarkable (or its elastielty, rivaling, In thls respect, tho dnesteurled hair. Sth Iteontnins nothing to breed vermin or support Insect llfe, bene entirely freed in process of preparation from all deleterlous vegetable matter. Lastly. 1t dues not pack; is free from dust, much lehtor, and in general obviates all the objeetiona to pulu, prepared shavings, soap root, und other iuferior substitutes for leathers and halr. 22y 166 EN MEUSSDORFFER, . EN HAT MANUFACTURER And dealer In Hats and Caps AT WHOLESALE AND RETAIL, an Francisco Sacramento, .,-Marysville, «Portland, Oregon, Our wholesale House, 628 Commerelal strect, extending through to 637 Clay street, San Francisco, eontaias always & most eholec. and the largest, assortment in this State, Every Sicamer briugs the latest Issued novelties from Europe and Now York, which ean be found at Rll the above atores, at moderato prices. 23v16-3m. 635 and 637 Commerclal street Fire and Marine. Union Insurance Company, OF SAN FRANCISCO, Nos, 426 and 418 California Sireet. Cash Cnpital (U. 5, Coin).. cece BI5O,000 THE CALIFORNIA LLOYDS Having consolidated with the Union Insurance Company, January 1, 1866, are now prepared to effect The Mining and Scientific Press. ROOTS PATENT ADAPTED FOR Smelting, Foundry, Mining Steaimships. 4v16 3m Avyarded the First Premium FORCE BLAST ROTARY BLOWER. Patented Nov. lat, 1864; July 24, 1566; and Oct. 9, 2866. at the Paris Exposition. REQUIRES Fifty Per Cent. LESS POWER Than any Blower Now in use, One of these Blowers may he seen on exhibition at W. T. Garratt’s Brass Foundry, corner of Mission and Fremont streets. They are also in use atthe Almaden Quicksilver Mine; Gridley’s Foundry, Gold Hill, Nevada ; Etna tron Works, San Francisco, anil mauy otiter places. Caution.—Purchasers will find it to their advantage to apply direet to the Stockton Agency. as certain parties, not authorized to manufacture the Blower, have put in the market macltines of inferior construction, which do not answer all the requirements of the genuine article. For cireulars and further information, address 3 KEEP & BARGION, Globe Iron Works, Stockton, Cal. Rails, Newel Posts, AND BALUSTEAS, Constantly on hand forsale, and shipped, together wlth all kinds of STAIR WORK, To any part of the const. Practieal workmen sent, when desired, to put up the same. Work Warranted to Fit by slmply sending a correct ground plan of stalrs, together with hight of story. Wood-Turning and Seroll Sawlagof allkinds promptly executed, eam Spanish Cedar, Waluut and Callfornla Laurel always on hand for sale. a iio Yi ful! QS T= i ‘f TA ui i en iy “ail in Langland & Cameron, STAIR BUILDERS, . 309 Market street, t { And 485 and 487 Braanan street, { bd SAN FRANCISCO, 16¥ 16-15: HAYWARD & COLEMAN, IMPORTERS AND REFINERS —or— Iaminating, Lubricating, PAINT OILS CONSISTING OF KEAOSENE, LAKD, SPERM, ELEPIIANT, POLAR, TANNERS. NEATSFOUT, BOILED ANO RAW LINSEEO, CASTOR AND CIIINA NUT. —ALSO— _ Spirits of Turpentine and Alcohol. Lamps and Lamp Stock! An elcgaat and complete assortment. SOLE IMPORTERS OF Devoe’s Illuminating Oil. PATENT CANS, 6v17-tf. 414 Front sircet, San Francisco. Marlne as well as Fire Insurance, npon the most favorable terms, Q@~Losses promptly and equitnbly adjusted and patd in Gold Coiu. GUSTAVE TOUCH ARO, President. Cnarirs D. Haven, Secretary. Gav, T, Bonen, Surveyor. 21v16-lamtt . } Tux Mixixne axa Scienmrio Press, which commenced ts seventcenth volume oa the 4th, comes to us with a newly engraved head, and presenting otherwise its usual tasteful appearauce. We take this oeeaslon to say that the ) Pressisone of the best papersof the kind in the United States. Rnd every miner and mechaule in the State, as well as tbe business man, who would keep posted on our iadustrial resourees, should havé its namo ou 1 *subscriptlen books. Nevada Guzelle,

BUERE’S 4 Watchman’s Time Detector. HIS WATCH.CLOCK WAS INTRODUCED TO THE public in almost every section of the United States and Cunadas about tive years ago, and It has proved Itself to be the best inventloa In the world tor testing the faithful. Ness of Watchmen. Since its introduction, the Proprietor . hasimproved on some parts, aud corrected deficiencles, . and he has now A Perfect Check upon the Watchman. . . With other Clocks, aregular routine has to be followed, but with this a Watehman can beordered to visit any par: tiewlar place as often as required, without being conipelled . to go to places where it isnot necessary to visit Rs often. The insiruincnut is complete Initselt, portable, aad as rellable as the best lever wateh. Ir Is not s0 likely to beeome disarranged in lts works as a good walch, because its parts are stronger. But when It needs cleammg, any comuon watelimaker can adjust it, its mechanism beingsimple. ltrequlres no fixtures or wires commutnicatlug from room to rovin, as Is the case with the Geely Watch-Clocks; a small, inexpensive stationary key is alone required at cach statlon By Its use places can be guarded that it would be lnpossible to guard with any other Instrument, such as Railroad Tunnels, Bridges, Yards. Shops, ete. The instrnment will In all cases be warranted perfect andsatisfuctory, Itspriee ls Invariably Seveaty-jive Dottars, cush on dellvery, ineluding as maay keys as are requisiie, Not execcding tweive. THIS WATCI-CLOGK 1S SOLD AT A LESS PRICE THAN ANY OTIIER IN THE MARKET, The DETECTOR Is used extensively by large Mannfacturing Establishments and Railroad Companies In the United States, from whom numerous testimonials havo been recelved. . _ &3-This Detector iscovered by two U.S patents, Par. ties using or selling these Instruments without authority from me will be dealt with aecording to luv. N, B —Partics purchasing these Clocks should test them sutfleiently in the counling-room or oftice, as they will not be taken back after inving been lujuren ty the Watehman through carclessness. All communications promptly attended to. Address J. E, BUER ££. RK, Proprietor, A 4/¢ Coagress street, Boston. P. O. Box, No. 1057. .16-6m Tae MINING AND ScreNTTFIC PREss comes to us thiS week in a new dress throughout, mueh improving its appearanee. The Press is one of onr most valuable exchauges, and fills a place in mining and seicntifie matters never attuined by any other journal.—Colorado Afiner ’ Metallurgy. KUSTEL & HOFMANN, Metallurgists and Assayers. Gold and Silver Bullion Assayed. MINERAL ASSAYS & ANALYSIS MADE, 611 Comiereial Street, San Francisco. SILVER AND GOLD ORES worked in swall lots up to hundred pounds, by Chlorination and other methods. Wvi6-t€ JOHN TAYLOR & CO. IMPORTERS, ANQ QEALERS 1N ASSAYERS’ MATERIALS, Druggists’ & Chemists’ Glassware Photographic Stock, Ete. &12 and S14 Whshington Street, 8AN FRANCISCO, E are recelving dlroctfrom MESSR&. LADD & OERT. LINO (London) and BEEKER & SONS (Antwerp, Bei. glum) thelr superior ASSAY AND BULLION BALANCES, And from Franee aad Germany, as well as the Eastern States, FURNACES, CRUGIBLES, MUFFLES, BLOW-PIPE CASES, GOLD SCALES, CHEMICAL GLASSWARE, and eae artlele required for ASSAY OFFICES, LABORATO RIES, ete. We have given this branch of our business par Houle yeton sons (6 select such artleles as are neecssary In the A Full Assoriment DRUGGISTS' SUNDRIES, ACIDS stantly on hand, San Franciseo March 6, 1865, and CHEMICALS, con Nivi0-tf PROF. HENRY WURTZ, Formerly Chemical Examiner In the U. 8, Patent Office, may be employed professionally as a Scientiric Expert. Geological Examinations and Reports, Analysisand Assays, ete.,ete. Practlealadvice and Investigations in the Chem leal Arts and Manufactures, Inventlon and examination of new chemical methods nnd products. Address, 26 Pine street, Rooms 45 and 36, New York. Always In from 12to 3.30. gg-Written communications preferred. Important to Gold and Silver Min ers and Companies. PROFESSOR WURTZ, Wholstho Inventor and Patentee of the new and wonder ful uses af SOOIUM IN WORKING GOLD AND SILVER ORES ANO JEWELERS’ SWEEPINGS, will furnish at the abovo address information In relation thereto, together with experimental packages of SODIUM AMALGAM. All Instructions and experlments elsewhere obtained are spurlous and unrellable. WORKING EXPERIMENTS ON AMALGAMATION OF ORES, Ete. Prof, W. has In opera tion In New York a large and small Nepburn Pan, tor work Ing 1,000 or 20-lb. eharges of material lor experimenta. purposes. 3v17 G. W. STRONG, ASSAYER AND WORKER OF ORES, No. 10 Stevenson street, near First,San Franclsce. Highest price pald for cholee lots of Ores, Sunlphuiets, As say Ashes, epee, ete., ete. Students instrneted In all braoebesof Metallurgy, on Uberal terms, Ay! THE GOLDEN ERA. Founded in 1852, It is the oldest Weekly Paper In tho State, permanently established, andmore wldcly clreulrted at homo and abroad than any other on tbo Paclfic Coast. In Callfornia, the Atlantic States, and throughout the entire field of lis great and rapldly iucreasing clrculation, Toa Gotaen Era . s universally regarded asr Literary aud Family journal of unequalled excellence. Among Its contributors aro all the best writers on this sido of the Contlnent. THE GOLDEN ERA! Isthe most ualversally populrr of all the Weekly journals. It presents forty-elght columns, contalning the greaiest possible varicty of Valuable aud Entertaining, Original and Selected matter. It isa welcome guest In Cottage nnd CabIn; the favorlte at the fireside In city and conntry; the most useful, agreeable and altogetber desirable publication for California readers and their kiadred and friends in tho Atlantle States, Europe and elsewhere. Every household In tho mountains and valleys, the cities, towns and mining eamps of Callfornla, and throughout the Pacific States and Territories, shonld reeelye and welcome THE OoLaen Era as a regular weekly visitor. Insplred wlth tho geaiasof tbe age, It ls progressive, and alms not so mach at dlstinetlon as a newspaper, as at honorable success In Its capacity of 8 great Moralizing and Improving lafiuence, Exercising a positive power for good, and wielding a permanentInfiueace, many able and eminent writers choose Its columns as 2 means of communicatlag with the pnblle. No effort will be spared to mako It a thoroughly Callfornia Newspaper, and worthy of tho support of all classes of our eltizeas. Rates of Subscription: (avarlably In advance.) One year $5.00 . Six months.. Three months. 3.00 2.08 TERMS TO CLUBS: Three coples one year. Five eoples onc yeai Ter copies one year. An extra copy free for one year tothe person sonding elub of teu subscribers, Send money to our office In registered letter, or by Express, Address, BROOKS & CAPP, San Franelseo. $12,00 18.1°0 35 00 livl Our Patent Agency. The Parent Acency of the Mining ayy Scientirio Presa has been slgnalized with remarkable success during the past few years. The importance tothe Inventive genlus of this coast of a thorough and reliable agency for the sollcitation of Letrers Patryt from the United States and forelgn Governmentseannot be over-rated, and the Proprietors of tbe Press, feeling the responsibllity whieh rests upon then, and the reward which mnst follow the falthful performance of their trusts, will take care toafford Inventors every advantage to be seeurod tothem through a competent and re sponsible ageney upon this coast.