Volume 17 (1868) (428 pages)

The Mining and Scientific Press. 85 New Patents Issued to Pacific Coast Inventors. Bpecially reported by lhe U. §. Patent Office, Washtngton, D. U., to Dewry & Go., Ameriean and Foreign Patent Solicitors, and Publishers of tbe Moyure ano Sctasvirie {*axss, Issozo ron rux Wxex rxpivo Joy 21, 1868. 80,063.—Iurrnovesent IN Tire MANUFAC_— or Ice.—-Robert S. Eghort, Colfax, al. : T claim forming artificial ico in honses or roceptacles by spray, sprinkling or dropping water throngh a pipe or pipes C, or vessels, pierced with holes a, a, a, or their equivalents, snbstantially as described. In summer timo when tho thermometor stands np in the hundreds, ice is one of the eppreciahlo luxurics of life, and in some climates where the cold is not intenso enough to freeze ice readily, and whore tho cold snapsaro of short duration, it is difficult to obtain. This invention is intended to overcome thoso diffienlties, aud consists of a honse or nnmber of houses, arranged with numerous doors, which may be thrown open at night to lower the temperaturo of tho room. <A pipeor pipes which are perforated pass throngh tho room, and water is admitted into them from a tank, or otherwise. The water drips through tho holes in the pipes, and falling, congeats and forms ice. Branches of trees may ho placed boneath tho pipe, in orderto more thoroughly divido the water, by its falling upon them, causing it to freczo almost instantly. By this means ice-can ho formed in climates whicre the ontsido atmosphere does not affect solid bodios of wator, forming in a solid mass of ice. 80,124.—Incprovement ry Harvester. —Olpha Bonuey, Jr., of San Francisco, Cal.: 1, claim a helper, of suhstantially a triangular form, having the npper inclined edgo.¢, and ribs d, for elevating tho graiu or stalks, as herein recited. 2. The wheel j, adjustahlo bark, and box 1, for tho pnrposo set forth. §0,176.—Isrpnovep Bep Borrost.—Philip Hinklo, San Francisco, Cal.: Iclaim tho combination of the rod m in the recess, hands 1 and k, suspender j, pap f, wires h, aud slats c, as herein set orth. 80,228. —IspRoveMENT in Horse Powers. Andrew Smith, Dayton, Oregon: Teclaim the shaft d, in the framo E, arranged so as to bo capahle of heing adjusted in two different dircctions by means of the screws J, G, connected respectively with the slides H, aud hearings FE, as indicated by tho arrows 1, 2, in combination with the frame A, containing the driving helt D, and rollers ¢, c, and the helt N, with the shaft K, in frame E, all arranged for joint operation, substantially in the manner as and for tho purpose set forth. REISSUES. 3,443.—Isprovep Macuiz For ConurctING AND CoNDENSING Mrtanuio Vapors. Ferdinand Formhals, San Fraucisco, Cal.: 1, I. claim in combination with the furnaces A, the screw or submerger F, formed by a covered spiral flange or blade H, H, around a central shaft or axis, substantially ag and for the purpose described. 2. Driving the volatile substances from the furnace into the submerging tank E, by the screw I, from thence along the spiral opening to the chamber J, rnd out through the pipe J, to the condensing tank or tanks, substantially as described. 3,445,—IPROVEMENT IN FERMENTING AND Oxipizine Masu, Matt, erc,—R. d’Heureuse, San Francisco, Cal.: I olaim the improved mode of facilitating fermentation or germination by the introduction of air or other gaseous substance of proper temperature and moisture, with mash for distilling vinous or other substances snbject te fermentation or germination at or near the bottom of the same, substantially as and for the purpose descrihed., RECENT INVENTIONS. New System or Propuusion.—A gentleman of Detroit, Mich., has invented a new system of propulsion, which he claims will revolutionize the present steam method. His plan consists of fonr iron air-tight cylinders, cone-shaped at the ends, which run the entire length of the boat. In these cylinders are shafts, on which are adjusted continuous screw threads answering for buckets. With these he expects to he ahle to propel a hoat at tho rate of thirty-five miles an hour, MINING SHAREHOLDERS!’ DIREOTORY. [Complied for every issue, from advertisements In the Mtxixa anp Sciexvirto Puxss and other Sap Franctseo Jourpals. } Comprising the Names of Companies, Distriet or County oO wtion; Amuunt and date of Aasersinent; Date of Mecting; Day of Delinquent Sale; apd Amourt and Time of Paymeut of Dividends. NAME, LOCATION, AMOUNT, 41ND DATE OF assE¥SeMKNT, Alameda Coal, Jnne 25, $1 Amador Gu., dividend Apollo, Lander e AlptaGons,, Stor Adrlatic, Storey co. Adriatic, Storvy co., Bacon, Storey ce., NCv., div. . Beleter, Storey eo, Nev-, July 13, $25. Kear River, Nevada co. Sune 10, $1. Chiptonena. Mexico, Jitly 9, $5 merece ress Cherokr» Flat 8. G., Butic co., July 1, $5. Crown Polnt, dividend, $7.5). Daney, Lyon co. Nev., July 27, $ Enterprise. Meadow Lake, July 11, $4. El Tesoro, Mex., Juno Is eae ly D—Angust 16 Enyire M. & M., Nev., dividend $6. -Veyable May 15 Folsom St 4 F, Pt @. BR. Co., Jirly 90, $5.Aug. 9—Sept. 14* Fogus, Amador co., June 3, $5. soovseed tly 21—Aug. 12° Glare, Alpine co -Speclat Meeting, Ang 2) Gold Wilt Tin., Siore nly 18, $2. Sale Sept 9° Gold MQ M& M—dividend, $7 Stl. Payable dnly 13 Goldon Rule, Tuolumne ce, dly Se ® sh. Payubdle June 264 Hope Gravel, Nevada co , July 20, $1..Sept. 10—Oct. 5° Halo & Norcroas, Storey co., Nev, July 22, $10.Sale Sept 14 Tuiperial, Storey co , Nev., dlv. --Peyable June 18 Kentuck, dlv.,$°0 per share. Payahle Aug. 10 Kearsaree, litvo @o., Aug. 4, ept a—Sept. 21* Kohler Bros, L.C , July 2, 25¢ Ang. 6—Ang. 27 Lady Bryan, Storcy co,, July 25, $1.Payable Immedlately, La Vietolre, Mariposa co., July 15, G0c.. Aug, IS—Sept. £ Morning Stur, Alpine co., July 15, $2 50.. Aug 17—Sent. 7 North Star, dividend, 85. . .Payabie June 15 Ophir, Storey eo., Nev., June 15, $ July 20—August 10 Paelfie Unassessalile, div. ..eee6 ++--Payable June 18 fattlesnake, Yuhn co. Aug. 7, $2 Sept. 1O—Sept. 23° Rose Linda. Alplno co., Jniy 25, $: Sept. 1—Sept. 16 Rising Star, ldaho Ter., Jnne 23, +-Aux 8—Sept 9 Ruilug Star, Idahe. os + Speelal Meeting Aug. 15 Sliver Sprout, Inyo co ane Special Meeting, Ang 31” Stiver Sprout, luyaco ,Aug 4, $3U, -Rept. i—Sept. 218 Slempro Viva, Mox., June 15, 50 uly 31—Augnst 17 Santiago, Silver Clty, dividend. «Puyable July 9 Savage. Virglula, Nev, dividend, 515. Pavahie Jnly 10 Sierra Genoa, Nevada, Jitne 3), $3. July 3I—As. 2h Sand Spring sett, dividend $1.. Payable Jnne & United States. Storey co., Nov., June 2, $1.Ang, 3—Angz 19 Union, Storey co., Nev Antal Meeting, Aug. ly Virginia & G.11 Water Co.. Dividend, paynble May 15 AT Dar DELINQUENT. OF SALE. -ADG 4-Ally. 21 pea tie Jnly 2 Re -Payable June 19 --Aug. 13—Sept 14 July 29—Ang, 17° Aug. 13—Ang, SI* -Auy 4-Aug “1 Payahle July 11 Sept. I—Geprt. 20 Auz. 1l—Ang. 27 j * Those marked with an asterisk (")are advertised in this jour Latest Stock Prices Bid and Asked, 8 F. STOCK AND EXCUANGE BOARD, Farpay Evrnine, Ang 7, 1865. MISCELLANEOUS STOCKS. Bid, dahil, 5 7s A) 73, U 35 San Franeiseo Bonds, tls, . 102 10s San Franciscu City Bunds, 6% 1855, . 4 San Frinciseo Clty and County Bands, 6s, 1838. 9San Franelseo City and Co. Sel") B'ds, tx, 1866. 1h od San Francisco Clty and CG onds, 74, 1862 . i = San Franclsco C. and Bonds, 78, [86-4 4 85 San Franeisco City aud Co. Bonds, 7s, 1805, a zf 85 San Franeiseo tity and Co. Jndg. Bds. 73, 1863. 4 Big San Franelseo City and Co. Judg. Bds, 7s, 18st. he Sacramento City Bonds. o6B 25 Sacramento County Bonds, 6: 5 as Marysville Bondy, [s. . ‘+ Ba Staekton Uity Bonds. % ‘U RS Yuba GCounly Bonds, & so Sunta Clara Cony Bands, 73 8 3 Butte Counly Bands, 10s, 1859. ut ri San Mateo Caunty Bunils, 7: 5 Ww California Steain Niaviz wy Spring Valley: Water Co 6H S State Telegraph Co. 25 30 GAS COMPANIES. San Franelseo Gas Go Tf 78 Sueramento Gas Co. 8uRAILAOGADS, Sacramento Valiey Railroad. .--.-. = = San Franelxeo and San Jose Railroad. a ti 45 Omnibus Railroad, is 80 Central Rallroad. : » 80 0 North Beach and Mlssion Railroad. T% 75 Front Sirect, Misslon and Ocean ftallroad » oi 12 BANKING INSTITUTIONS, Callfornla, Loanand Savings Society. = — Pacifie Bauk ..74 — Tbe Bank of Calltorm 7143 INSURANCE COMPANIES, Firemans’ Fund Insurance Co. 2 abi 86 Pacific Insurance Co.. M7 120 San Franciseo Insurance Co. aes =IW Mercbants’ Mutual Marine lnsuranee Co. 470 483 California Insuranco Gi «1300 Maud Unlon Insuranco Co. » 38 89 California Home Insuranee Co. = = Loino Mutual lnsuranec Co. lo 20 Occldental Insurance Co. oa 80 National Insurance Co,, = = Builders’ Insurance Co. 9 = 4g 4d B @ 10 129 Bulllon, 0. H. 2 2I Crown Point. 8 8559 Confiden: 30 35 Cbollar-Potesl. 130-182 ey eee o 3: 6 dh 26 5 eke 18 Emp!ro Miil and Mining Co Sli 115 ould & Curry. » 9 100 6 «67 mares 75 107-108 380 382 1s 15 21 22 738 80 3240 (125 di ot 35 Yellow Jacke 105) 1150 Golden Rale, California » 10 16 San Francisco Market Rates. Wholesale Pricea. Frinay, Aug. 7, 1868. Flour, Extra, @ hbl. 575 @Sb 50 Oo. St se 62 @50 Corn Meal, # 100 ths. 325 @3 50 heat, ® luv tbs 165 @175 235 @2 5D 200 @275 300 @10 U0 10 @115 1000 @15 LO . cord 900 @il Ww Beef, extra, dressed, @ 8 @ 10 Sheep, on foot. 300 @3 50 Hogs, on foot, @ fh f 5 B id Hogs, dressed, 7 th. ss @ W GROCERIES, ETC. Sugar, crushed, @ hh 14 @ 1 ho. China.. Ww @ Ny Bb. Lbk@ — _ 17 6 @ & w 125 63 By 2 BS 4 18 13 85 45 wo. BS] 1s 18 3 40 Is 15 12 16 9 1 Retail Prices. Butter, Callfornia, fresh, @ th. 40 80 do. tckled, AD. ee 25 35 do. Db. 15 2 do. BS] 40 Cheese, 20 25 Taney, 25 BT) Egrs, 9 doz 45 ou Lard, Ib 1 Hams and bi x0 25 Crunberrice, @ 85 1 Potatoes, Ff 2 Potatoes, Swe: 3 Tomatocs, 6 Onions, @ Il — Apples. No. 1, 4 Pears, Tale, 5 Pinms, dried, ¢ Nu 1 Peaches, dried, ® b 10 1 Orages, 75 1 oi Lemons, 3 dozen liu 1 & Chickens, apicee. 60 7 Turkeys, auee 20 ps Roap, Pale and 6. 0 7 it Soap, Castile, A D. 15 pt 2: me oo San Francisco Metal Market, PRICES FOR INVOICES, Jobbing prices rule from ten to sifteen per cent. higher than th ° following quotations. Fripay, Aug. 7, 1868. {rox.—Duty: Tg, $9 per ton; Railroad, Ge B10 tbs; Bar l@le Ff : Shect, pallshed, 3e B mh; eommon, 143@13fe @ %; Plate, lige B wy Vipe, Le Bb; Galvanized, 244 BD, $19 00 @S12 50 35 Uo 38 00 — 13 O1sg — 5 kee Wb api —22 =2 — 22 8.— Duty ¥intes, Chareoal, 1X. 2 50 13 00 Plates, 115 Charcoal, 1 Ov tl 50 Routing Plates. . 1U 50 luo Banca Tin, Sln aos — 3 -= —15 —55 @ — 7H@— 8 lv -P. -— x) = He 20 23 San Francisco Prices of Copper Ores. San Francisco, Aug. 7, 1868, We give the following as an approximate price at which copper ores can now be sold in this city. There is no sale for ores which assay less than 12 per cent. The late reductiou in price is on account of the advauce of freight : Per ton . $16 00/22 per ceul. ore. 18 62130 “ Per ton. “343 56 12 per cent. 13, te « 46 45 woo u . 29 2024 “ . 49 33 wb “ . 93 35225 + & + 52 22 6 “ 226 :2:/25 “ . 5511 uw “ +29 12/27 « “ + 58 00 1804 “ . 29 91/28 “ . 60 80 tg & “ . 84 90/39 “ M63 77 20% os t 87 78/30 “ . 66 €6 QL eves 40 67131 “ . 69 55 These prices, we helieve, will be found substantially correct, and can be realized at this date. 4,7 DEWEY, W. a. REWER, THE BEST IN AMERICA. /The Mining and Scientific Press, Is the Largest and Best MININO ANO MECHANICAL Newspaper issucd in the United States. DEWEY & CO., Patent Agonts, Publlshors, Book end Joh Printers, G05 Clay Street, San Francisco. THE MINING AND SCIENTIFIC PRESS is published every Saturday. Each issue comprises S1XTREN Pacys (G4 columns), and furnishes more valuable reading matter tban any other weekly journal In California. -AN INSTRUOTIVE BOOK! Prot. LAYRESs? 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The Mining and Scientific Press. 85 New Patents Issued to Pacific Coast Inventors. Bpecially reported by lhe U. §. Patent Office, Washtngton, D. U., to Dewry & Go., Ameriean and Foreign Patent Solicitors, and Publishers of tbe Moyure ano Sctasvirie {*axss, Issozo ron rux Wxex rxpivo Joy 21, 1868. 80,063.—Iurrnovesent IN Tire MANUFAC_— or Ice.—-Robert S. Eghort, Colfax, al. : T claim forming artificial ico in honses or roceptacles by spray, sprinkling or dropping water throngh a pipe or pipes C, or vessels, pierced with holes a, a, a, or their equivalents, snbstantially as described. In summer timo when tho thermometor stands np in the hundreds, ice is one of the eppreciahlo luxurics of life, and in some climates where the cold is not intenso enough to freeze ice readily, and whore tho cold snapsaro of short duration, it is difficult to obtain. This invention is intended to overcome thoso diffienlties, aud consists of a honse or nnmber of houses, arranged with numerous doors, which may be thrown open at night to lower the temperaturo of tho room. <A pipeor pipes which are perforated pass throngh tho room, and water is admitted into them from a tank, or otherwise. The water drips through tho holes in the pipes, and falling, congeats and forms ice. Branches of trees may ho placed boneath tho pipe, in orderto more thoroughly divido the water, by its falling upon them, causing it to freczo almost instantly. By this means ice-can ho formed in climates whicre the ontsido atmosphere does not affect solid bodios of wator, forming in a solid mass of ice. 80,124.—Incprovement ry Harvester. —Olpha Bonuey, Jr., of San Francisco, Cal.: 1, claim a helper, of suhstantially a triangular form, having the npper inclined edgo.¢, and ribs d, for elevating tho graiu or stalks, as herein recited. 2. The wheel j, adjustahlo bark, and box 1, for tho pnrposo set forth. §0,176.—Isrpnovep Bep Borrost.—Philip Hinklo, San Francisco, Cal.: Iclaim tho combination of the rod m in the recess, hands 1 and k, suspender j, pap f, wires h, aud slats c, as herein set orth. 80,228. —IspRoveMENT in Horse Powers. Andrew Smith, Dayton, Oregon: Teclaim the shaft d, in the framo E, arranged so as to bo capahle of heing adjusted in two different dircctions by means of the screws J, G, connected respectively with the slides H, aud hearings FE, as indicated by tho arrows 1, 2, in combination with the frame A, containing the driving helt D, and rollers ¢, c, and the helt N, with the shaft K, in frame E, all arranged for joint operation, substantially in the manner as and for tho purpose set forth. REISSUES. 3,443.—Isprovep Macuiz For ConurctING AND CoNDENSING Mrtanuio Vapors. Ferdinand Formhals, San Fraucisco, Cal.: 1, I. claim in combination with the furnaces A, the screw or submerger F, formed by a covered spiral flange or blade H, H, around a central shaft or axis, substantially ag and for the purpose described. 2. Driving the volatile substances from the furnace into the submerging tank E, by the screw I, from thence along the spiral opening to the chamber J, rnd out through the pipe J, to the condensing tank or tanks, substantially as described. 3,445,—IPROVEMENT IN FERMENTING AND Oxipizine Masu, Matt, erc,—R. d’Heureuse, San Francisco, Cal.: I olaim the improved mode of facilitating fermentation or germination by the introduction of air or other gaseous substance of proper temperature and moisture, with mash for distilling vinous or other substances snbject te fermentation or germination at or near the bottom of the same, substantially as and for the purpose descrihed., RECENT INVENTIONS. New System or Propuusion.—A gentleman of Detroit, Mich., has invented a new system of propulsion, which he claims will revolutionize the present steam method. His plan consists of fonr iron air-tight cylinders, cone-shaped at the ends, which run the entire length of the boat. In these cylinders are shafts, on which are adjusted continuous screw threads answering for buckets. With these he expects to he ahle to propel a hoat at tho rate of thirty-five miles an hour, MINING SHAREHOLDERS!’ DIREOTORY. [Complied for every issue, from advertisements In the Mtxixa anp Sciexvirto Puxss and other Sap Franctseo Jourpals. } Comprising the Names of Companies, Distriet or County oO wtion; Amuunt and date of Aasersinent; Date of Mecting; Day of Delinquent Sale; apd Amourt and Time of Paymeut of Dividends. NAME, LOCATION, AMOUNT, 41ND DATE OF assE¥SeMKNT, Alameda Coal, Jnne 25, $1 Amador Gu., dividend Apollo, Lander e AlptaGons,, Stor Adrlatic, Storey co. Adriatic, Storvy co., Bacon, Storey ce., NCv., div. .. Beleter, Storey eo, Nev-, July 13, $25. Kear River, Nevada co. Sune 10, $1.. Chiptonena. Mexico, Jitly 9, $5 merece ress Cherokr» Flat 8. G., Butic co., July 1, $5. Crown Polnt, dividend, $7.5). Daney, Lyon co. Nev., July 27, $ Enterprise. Meadow Lake, July 11, $4. El Tesoro, Mex., Juno Is eae ly D—Angust 16 Enyire M. & M., Nev., dividend $6. -Veyable May 15 Folsom St 4 F, Pt @. BR. Co., Jirly 90, $5.Aug. 9—Sept. 14* Fogus, Amador co., June 3, $5. soovseed tly 21—Aug. 12° Glare, Alpine co -Speclat Meeting, Ang 2) Gold Wilt Tin., Siore nly 18, $2.. Sale Sept 9° Gold MQ M& M—dividend, $7 Stl.. Payable dnly 13 Goldon Rule, Tuolumne ce, dly Se ® sh.. Payubdle June 264 Hope Gravel, Nevada co , July 20, $1....Sept. 10—Oct. 5° Halo & Norcroas, Storey co., Nev, July 22, $10.Sale Sept 14 Tuiperial, Storey co , Nev., dlv. --Peyable June 18 Kentuck, dlv.,$°0 per share. Payahle Aug. 10 Kearsaree, litvo @o., Aug. 4, ept a—Sept. 21* Kohler Bros, L.C , July 2, 25¢ Ang. 6—Ang. 27 Lady Bryan, Storcy co,, July 25, $1.Payable Immedlately, La Vietolre, Mariposa co., July 15, G0c... Aug, IS—Sept. £ Morning Stur, Alpine co., July 15, $2 50... Aug 17—Sent. 7 North Star, dividend, 85.. .. .Payabie June 15 Ophir, Storey eo., Nev., June 15, $ July 20—August 10 Paelfie Unassessalile, div. ...eee6 ++--Payable June 18 fattlesnake, Yuhn co. Aug. 7, $2 Sept. 1O—Sept. 23° Rose Linda. Alplno co., Jniy 25, $: Sept. 1—Sept. 16 Rising Star, ldaho Ter., Jnne 23, +-Aux 8—Sept 9 Ruilug Star, Idahe.. os + Speelal Meeting Aug. 15 Sliver Sprout, Inyo co ane Special Meeting, Ang 31” Stiver Sprout, luyaco ,Aug 4, $3U, -Rept. i—Sept. 218 Slempro Viva, Mox., June 15, 50 uly 31—Augnst 17 Santiago, Silver Clty, dividend. «Puyable July 9 Savage. Virglula, Nev, dividend, 515. Pavahie Jnly 10 Sierra Genoa, Nevada, Jitne 3), $3. July 3I—As. 2h Sand Spring sett, dividend $1... Payable Jnne & United States. Storey co., Nov., June 2, $1.Ang, 3—Angz 19 Union, Storey co., Nev Antal Meeting, Aug. ly Virginia & G.11 Water Co.... Dividend, paynble May 15 AT Dar DELINQUENT. OF SALE. -ADG 4-Ally. 21 pea tie Jnly 2 Re -Payable June 19 --Aug. 13—Sept 14 July 29—Ang, 17° Aug. 13—Ang, SI* -Auy 4-Aug “1 Payahle July 11 Sept. I—Geprt. 20 Auz. 1l—Ang. 27 j * Those marked with an asterisk (")are advertised in this jour Latest Stock Prices Bid and Asked, 8 F. STOCK AND EXCUANGE BOARD, Farpay Evrnine, Ang 7, 1865. MISCELLANEOUS STOCKS. Bid, dahil, 5 7s A) 73, U 35 San Franeiseo Bonds, tls, . 102 10s San Franciscu City Bunds, 6% 1855, . 4 San Frinciseo Clty and County Bands, 6s, 1838. 9San Franelseo City and Co. Sel") B'ds, tx, 1866. 1h od San Francisco Clty and CG onds, 74, 1862 .. i = San Franclsco C. and Bonds, 78, [86-4 4 85 San Franeisco City aud Co. Bonds, 7s, 1805, a zf 85 San Franeiseo tity and Co. Jndg. Bds. 73, 1863. 4 Big San Franelseo City and Co. Judg. Bds, 7s, 18st. he Sacramento City Bonds.. o6B 25 Sacramento County Bonds, 6: 5 as Marysville Bondy, [s. . ‘+ Ba Staekton Uity Bonds. % ‘U RS Yuba GCounly Bonds, & so Sunta Clara Cony Bands, 73 8 3 Butte Counly Bands, 10s, 1859. ut ri San Mateo Caunty Bunils, 7: 5 Ww California Steain Niaviz wy Spring Valley: Water Co 6H S State Telegraph Co. 25 30 GAS COMPANIES. San Franelseo Gas Go Tf 78 Sueramento Gas Co. 8uRAILAOGADS, Sacramento Valiey Railroad. ..--.-.. = = San Franelxeo and San Jose Railroad. a ti 45 Omnibus Railroad, is 80 Central Rallroad. : » 80 0 North Beach and Mlssion Railroad. T% 75 Front Sirect, Misslon and Ocean ftallroad » oi 12 BANKING INSTITUTIONS, Callfornla, Loanand Savings Society.. = — Pacifie Bauk ....74 — Tbe Bank of Calltorm 7143 INSURANCE COMPANIES, Firemans’ Fund Insurance Co.. 2 abi 86 Pacific Insurance Co.... M7 120 San Franciseo Insurance Co. aes =IW Mercbants’ Mutual Marine lnsuranee Co. 470 483 California Insuranco Gi «1300 Maud Unlon Insuranco Co.. » 38 89 California Home Insuranee Co. = = Loino Mutual lnsuranec Co. lo 20 Occldental Insurance Co. oa 80 National Insurance Co,, = = Builders’ Insurance Co. 9 = 4g 4d B @ 10 129 Bulllon, 0. H. 2 2I Crown Point. 8 8559 Confiden: 30 35 Cbollar-Potesl. 130-182 ey eee o 3: 6 dh 26 5 eke 18 Emp!ro Miil and Mining Co Sli 115 ould & Curry.. » 9 100 6 «67 mares 75 107-108 380 382 1s 15 21 22 738 80 3240 (125 di ot 35 Yellow Jacke 105) 1150 Golden Rale, California » 10 16 San Francisco Market Rates. Wholesale Pricea. Frinay, Aug. 7, 1868. Flour, Extra, @ hbl. 575 @Sb 50 Oo. St se 62 @50 Corn Meal, # 100 ths. 325 @3 50 heat, ® luv tbs 165 @175 235 @2 5D 200 @275 300 @10 U0 10 @115 1000 @15 LO . cord 900 @il Ww Beef, extra, dressed, @ 8 @ 10 Sheep, on foot.. 300 @3 50 Hogs, on foot, @ fh f 5 B id Hogs, dressed, 7 th. ss @ W

GROCERIES, ETC. Sugar, crushed, @ hh 14 @ 1 ho. China.... Ww @ Ny Bb. Lbk@ — _ 17 6 @ & w 125 63 By 2 BS 4 18 13 85 45 wo. BS] 1s 18 3 40 Is 15 12 16 9 1 Retail Prices. Butter, Callfornia, fresh, @ th. 40 80 do. tckled, AD. ee 25 35 do. Db. 15 2 do. BS] 40 Cheese, 20 25 Taney, 25 BT) Egrs, 9 doz 45 ou Lard, Ib 1 Hams and bi x0 25 Crunberrice, @ 85 1 Potatoes, Ff 2 Potatoes, Swe: 3 Tomatocs, 6 Onions, @ Il — Apples. No. 1, 4 Pears, Tale, 5 Pinms, dried, ¢ Nu 1 Peaches, dried, ® b 10 1 Orages, 75 1 oi Lemons, 3 dozen liu 1 & Chickens, apicee. 60 7 Turkeys, auee 20 ps Roap, Pale and 6. 0 7 it Soap, Castile, A D. 15 pt 2: me oo San Francisco Metal Market, PRICES FOR INVOICES, Jobbing prices rule from ten to sifteen per cent. higher than th ° following quotations. Fripay, Aug. 7, 1868. {rox.—Duty: Tg, $9 per ton; Railroad, Ge B10 tbs; Bar l@le Ff : Shect, pallshed, 3e B mh; eommon, 143@13fe @ %; Plate, lige B wy Vipe, Le Bb; Galvanized, 244 BD, $19 00 @S12 50 35 Uo 38 00 — 13 O1sg — 5 kee Wb api —22 =2 — 22 8.— Duty ¥intes, Chareoal, 1X. 2 50 13 00 Plates, 115 Charcoal, 1 Ov tl 50 Routing Plates. . 1U 50 luo Banca Tin, Sln aos — 3 -= —15 —55 @ — 7H@— 8 lv -P. -— x) = He 20 23 San Francisco Prices of Copper Ores. San Francisco, Aug. 7, 1868, We give the following as an approximate price at which copper ores can now be sold in this city. There is no sale for ores which assay less than 12 per cent. 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