Volume 18 (1869) (430 pages)

4. The Mining and Scientific Press. Gronocican Survey Map.—A new edition of this excelleut map of the Bay Counties has just been received at Payot’s, from the Eastern publishers. Numerous yaluahle additions have been made, such as the coloring of county boundaries, the marking of roads, etc.; the price being $6.50, instead of $5, as formerly; but the geological formations are not yet represented. As tbe data are all, years since, in hand, there is surely no good reason why the value of this map should not have heen enhanced by their representation in colors. Local geologists would have found the map much more interesting, and the Geological Survey would not have been wanting thereafter for a hody of local friends. The only attempt towards a representation of the geological features of California which is at the scrvice of persons taking an interest in the matter,—embracing every citizen in the State, and especially every miner,—is in the little volume of Tyson, dated 1849, which gives an intelligent account of a two. months’ reconnoisance up the valley, with maps noting the lithology as ohserved, and sections representing the relations, dips, extent and profiles of the different forma-. tions—across the Coast Range, the valley of Sacramento, and the foot hills, as far up as the granite region of the Sierra Nevada. California and Nevada must he mapped, and represented geologically; hut the probabilities now are that the principal contributions to that end will have to he made by private enterprise, if not also from private data and resources. The number of observers in California who would be able to contribute to the general knowledge as to local geology and the special characteristics of our mineral deposits, is not small; but neither the Geological Survey nor the Academy of Sciences seem to have quite succeeded in hringing that element to a satisfactory union, or to have associated together the kindred spirits into snch active codperation as might be done, for mutual profit. ‘VENEZUELAN Minine.—The mining region between Quito and the mouth of the Orinoco has been one of infatuation for buccanneers and mining engineers, ever since the days of Walter Raleigh. Ancient mythical rumors of a wealthy city hidden in the forests and mountains, where silver and gold are common drugs, still circulate / amongst the superstitious. Robert Stepheuson, the father of railroad engineering, spent years thero in trying to do sometbing for an Enghsh Company—and there are still English Companies operating in the country, with what degree of success we are unable to state, except that tbere isa constant repetition of demands for competent engineers and metallurgists from the older mining districts of Europe, who return, and go to California or Australia, Dr. B. B. Stevens, a New York chemical geologist who recently visited that country, says the veins are not of tbe richest. His opinion is that the metamorphic rocks invariably yield more gold than any otber—a proposition which has been otherwise frequeutly stated in the common expression that it isin tbe vicinity of eruptive action where the precious metals are most plentifilly found. Muine Arnas.—Mr. Spargo, of Gresham House, London, is about to publisb an atlas of allthe chief districts prolific in metals in the world, excepting those which yield iron exclusively, or nearly so. The atlas first depicts Devonshire, Cornwall, portions of Wales, and the Isle of Man. The geological formations of those districts are by a simple plan madeobvious at a glauce. The leading tin, copper, and lead mines are described as to their operations, quality of ore, prospects, etc., and longitudinal and transverse sections show the character and working of each, The mines of Nevada, Colorado, Idaho, New Mexico, Wisconsin, etc., are mapped out witb miante care and accuracy. The railways which gonnect the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans aré also represented. JouNn Mircuent, tue Assayrr. —Concerning John Mitchell’s death, the London Mining Journa: says: Our readers willregret to hear of thedeath of Jobn Mitchell, the eminent assayer and metallurgist, which occurred in Valparaiso, on May 11th, under very distressing circumstances. Mr. Mitchell was for sometime a regulary correspondent of this journal, and contributed a series of well-written articles on many interesting and important topics, amongst others, as will be in the recollection of our readers especially connected with the iron trade, were several excellent letters, in which he maintained a spirited controversy with Mr. David Mushet afew years ago. During the last year or two he had been engaged iu preparing for the press a third editiou of his admirahle “Manual of Practical Assaying,” and we uuderstand had almost entircly re-written the book, introducing all the most recent aud improyed methods. As the last edition is out of print, we trust his manuscript may he placed in the hauds of some one who will bring out the work in a manner in which the reputation of its talented and lamented author will he fully sustained. Tre Ponyrecunio Socrery which has been organizing at the Mechanics’ Institute, is meeting the encouragement aud support of the class on whose interest and intelligence its usefulness will in a great measure dopend—the practical aud scientific artisans, mechanics, miners etc., of this city and State. Another meeting, to perfect the organization, will take place at the Mechanics’ Institute on Monday evening, January 14th. The dues bave heen limited to $1 per quarter. All who iutend to sustain the idea of a Polytechnic Society, or to henefit by association with the kind of persons whom it will bring together, can send in their names to the committee—Messrs. A. §. Hallidie, Wm. F. Herrick, John J. Hucks, E. T. Steen, Amos Bowman, and J. H. Culver. re Jacopy’s Canirornta SraaTs-ICALENDER, Thisis qnite a respectably sized volume, of nearly 200 pages, containing, besides its magazine of advertisements, a large amount of interesting reading matter of special value to Californians, or intending emigrants, amongst which the following are original: ‘‘A general review of the events of 1868 in California; the agriculture of the State; its gold mining; its railroads; its chief city; the wonders of its scenery; German associations in San Francisco and in Los Angles; the Mechanics’ Fair of 1868; and an account of the publishers’ trip to ) Europe and hack.” . os aoe se . Moyrver Pracer Counry.—From “W. H. M.,” (dated Auburn, Dec. 14th,) we learn that the Pioneer Mill of six stamps, iu that vicinity, driven by water-power, is now running, and doing well. Tbe ledge is located six miles from Auhurn; it is eigbt feet wide, and the sbaft is 40 feet down; Mr. J. M. Gallard, heiug botb proprietor and superintendent. The Bald Hill Mill is also going. It has twenty stamps, and is located 3% miles from Auburn. The ledge is opened eighty feet down, and they are running a tunnel from the surface to the main shaft. Mr. C. Fay is one of the owners. Placer diggings seem to be ‘‘played out,” and all the talk is about quartz. Welthoy’sold steam mill is goiug and doing well, being engaged on custom work at present. They have just made a clean up for some of the boys that are out prospecting, and it paid from $3 to $35 per ton. ‘So you see,” says our correspondent, “that there is gold in the quartz in Placer County, as well as iu Neyada County. I think it will he a hig thiug.” yes Prrampunatinc Disisrecranr.—a perambulating disinfectant wagon has beeu making the rounds ou Kearuy aud other streets during the week,—a cask with asmall hose attached. The smell of chlorine gas was unmistakable. Tue Rarmroap to the Presidio via Sutter street has been completed, New Patents Issued to Pacific Coast Inventors. Especially reported by the U. S. Patent Office, Washington, D. C., to Drwry & Co., American and Foreign Patent Solicitors, and Publishers of the Biwine asp ScreNvIFIG PREss. For THE WEEx Enpine DrcemBer Sth. 84,737,—InrprovemEentT inv Door Locks.— Chas. Fleischel and Wm. C. Bussey, of San Francisco, Cal.: The plate K, fastened upon the holt of the lock, and provided with the wards ¢, ¢, and ¢, in combination with the cylinder B, disk C, and revolving tumblers F, F, substautially as descrihed, and for the purpose set forth. This invention consists in the construction of anizaproved revolving tumbler lock, which is especially adapted for use on the outer doors of stores and large huildings in which asecure, and at the same time cheap lock is required. This is accomlished by constructing a case through which is made an opening connecting with the outside and inside, and in whichturnsa short shaft, which is spread so as to form a disk inside the case. Two plates rise from the inner surface of this disk, and between these plates are placed a numher of tumblers, consisting of elongated met) plates, having slots in one end at various depths from the hottom of the case, through which the wards pass when they arein a line, caused hy the introdnction and turuing of the proper key. The bolt passes through the side of the case which supports and guides it. Withiu the bolt forms a flat bar whicb extends along the bottom across the case, aud has a slot init. A screen passes loosely through this slot and into the side of the case, and thus guides that end of the bar, so that the holt moves freely without any tendeucy to hind. A steel plateis fastened to the holt inside the case, and has its edge formed into wands correspouding to the numher of the tumhlers. The disk onthe inner end of the tumbler shaft, has an arm projecting from one side, which enters a slot in the ertengon of the holt, and thus moves the olt. On the other side of the case is a bent arm pivoted at one end and having a point at the other which enters a hole in the bolt to prevent its heing moved when drawn back, and by an equivalent device prevents its being withdrawn after beiug shut out. The bent arm is operated wheu the key is introduced and turned, hy an arm or lug which projects from that side of the disk, and raises the arm sufficiently to allow the bolt to pass, after which it drops into place again. 84,742.—Imerovemenr In Suip’s Davrits. Seth Gill, of San Pahlo, and David CG. Woods, of San Francisco, Cal.: 1. The jointed davit-arms E, E, with their tackle, or an equivalent device, the whole constructed and operated substantially as and for the purpose herein described. 2. In combination with the jointed arms E, the traveler L, with its in-haul and outbaul tackles M and N, suhstantially as deserihed. 3. In combination with the davit-arms E, the uprights D, with the lifts H, and stanchion I, the whole connected by rods with the davits on the opposite side, substantially as and for the purpose herein described. The object of this invention is to provide an improved device for handling the small hoats connected with a vessel so that tbey can be launched at the shortest notice in an emergency, while they are securely placed when not in use. This is accomplished by a peculiar construction of the davits so that the suspended boat moves by means of travelers operated by the necessary tackle from its position when not ueeded, to a sufficient distance from the ship’s side to ensnre ‘its safety in loweriug. The davits are also so constructed that when coming into port or whenever desired, they can he instantly turned so as to leave the ship’s side perfectly clear and smooth with no projections. They are also attached to davit uprights or standards which pass through the decks and into the plank shear, The standards on opposite sides of the vessel are connected at the top hy stay rods with a turn-buckle between so that the strain is rendered much less than iu ordinary constructions. An illustration of this device may be expected in a future number of the Press. 84,748.—InePROVEMENT In Gana Prows.— Francis MeTarnahan, of Santa Clara, Cal.: 1. The frame or plow. 2. The combination and arrangement of the beam R, to which the plows are fastened, the beam to which said plow-beam is fastened hy hinges, the semi-circular hinges, as constructed, and the manner of fastening the plows in the heam, all as shown. : 3. The screw-slides A, in combination with the frame. 4, The combination and arrangement of the beam L, to whicb the lever is fastened, the post on which it works, the chain, tho pulley on which it works, the evener and the guard, all as described. 5. The square block D, under the axltree, for regulating the amount of land, in combination with the evener. 6. The construction, combination and airangement of the several parts, as shown and described. 84,778. —Avromaric Srop ror Murinxina Cars.—James Tamhlin, of Virginia City, Nev.: The projections or stops EH, E, arranged with the levers C, I, and spring H, connected with the chain G, and all applied to operate in the manner, substantially as and for the purpose herein set forth. ground work of the gang New Incorporations.—Articles of incorporation have heen recently filed in the Couuty Clerk’s office in this city as follows: CHuorIpeE Fuar anp Avrora TUNNEL Co.—White Pine, Nev. Dec, 24th. Capital stock, $1,000,000; 10,000 shares, $100 each. Trustees: A. E. Head, Mark Livingston, W. B. Thomhurgh, I. N. Taylor and R. F. Morrow. ConriventaL Srver M. Co.—Dec. 24th. Capital stock $5,000,000; 10,000 shares, $500 each. Trustees: H. H. Blake, A. F. White, B. F. Bivens, W. B. Swain and Caleb T. Fay. Karman Manuracturine Co.—San Francisco. Dec. 24th. Capital stock, $500,000: 5,000 shares, $100 each. Incorporhtors: Geo. C. Kimball, R. D. Ogden, W. C. Ralston, A. Hayward, H. B. Tichenor, MePherson & Wetherbee, A. P. Hotaling, Rosenfield & Birmingham, A. B. Forbes, E. Cahill, Koopmanchap & Co., Louis MeLane, Chas. McLeau, Oliver Eldridge, Thos. H. Selhy, Meeker, James & Co., Jolin Parrot, DeWitt, Kittle & Co., Wm. Burling, C. J. Brenham, James D. Walker and W. F. Babcock. Fuowery Krxcpom M. Co.—Story Co., Nev. Dee. 28th: Capital stock, $1,200,000; 12,000 shares, $100 each. Trustees: A. H. Barker, Chas. Hosmer and O.8. Carville. Montcomery Street Reat Estare Co. San Francisco. Dec. 29th. Capital stock, $7,500,000; 75,000 shares, $100 each. Trnstees: Jno. D. Fry, Leonard §. Treadwell and Ashbury Harpeuding. Exgcrron or Orricers.—Govunp & Curry S. M. Co.—President, Alpheus Bull; Trnstees, Alpheus Bull, Thos. Bell, J. D. Fry, A. K.P, Harmon, M. Morganthan, A. Hayward and Thos, Sunderland. Tue North StarG. & §. M. Co. have filed the necessary papers for an order to allow them to disincorporate the company. Patent TURBINE FoR SaueE.—The patent right for Leffel’s American double turbine wheel for the Pacific coast, is offered for sale in our advertising columns. This wheel is largely in use in the Eastern States, and has been highly recommended in this State. THe Annuan Mzertine of the California Academy of Sciences will tako place on Monday evening, January 14th, when the officers for the ensuing year will be elected. —< Retrcion is a good thing; Benevolence is a good thing; Politics are a good thing; War is a good thing: Money is a good thing; Pestilence and Famine are good things, and it is so with a hundred other matters with which we at times imagine we are cursed or blessed. Hard as these afflictions may seem, they all result in good, one way or another. It is particularly so with Puanrarion Brrrers; bnt they must be used with moderation, and according to tho directions. You must not abuse or indulge in them too freely. If yon do, like other blessings, they will do harm by an ovcr-indulgence or abuse. i To ScrenTists.—The museum of natural euriosities at Woodward’s is well worth an examination by every lover of nature, saying nothing of the living animals, the botanical garden, and other attractions. * Movuzzr’s Brazilian Pebble Spectacles, 205 Montgomery street, cannot besurpassed by anything in this line. *

4. The Mining and Scientific Press. Gronocican Survey Map.—A new edition of this excelleut map of the Bay Counties has just been received at Payot’s, from the Eastern publishers. Numerous yaluahle additions have been made, such as the coloring of county boundaries, the marking of roads, etc.; the price being $6.50, instead of $5, as formerly; but the geological formations are not yet represented. As tbe data are all, years since, in hand, there is surely no good reason why the value of this map should not have heen enhanced by their representation in colors. Local geologists would have found the map much more interesting, and the Geological Survey would not have been wanting thereafter for a hody of local friends. The only attempt towards a representation of the geological features of California which is at the scrvice of persons taking an interest in the matter,—embracing every citizen in the State, and especially every miner,—is in the little volume of Tyson, dated 1849, which gives an intelligent account of a two. months’ reconnoisance up the valley, with maps noting the lithology as ohserved, and sections representing the relations, dips, extent and profiles of the different forma-. tions—across the Coast Range, the valley of Sacramento, and the foot hills, as far up as the granite region of the Sierra Nevada. California and Nevada must he mapped, and represented geologically; hut the probabilities now are that the principal contributions to that end will have to he made by private enterprise, if not also from private data and resources. The number of observers in California who would be able to contribute to the general knowledge as to local geology and the special characteristics of our mineral deposits, is not small; but neither the Geological Survey nor the Academy of Sciences seem to have quite succeeded in hringing that element to a satisfactory union, or to have associated together the kindred spirits into snch active codperation as might be done, for mutual profit. ‘VENEZUELAN Minine.—The mining region between Quito and the mouth of the Orinoco has been one of infatuation for buccanneers and mining engineers, ever since the days of Walter Raleigh. Ancient mythical rumors of a wealthy city hidden in the forests and mountains, where silver and gold are common drugs, still circulate / amongst the superstitious. Robert Stepheuson, the father of railroad engineering, spent years thero in trying to do sometbing for an Enghsh Company—and there are still English Companies operating in the country, with what degree of success we are unable to state, except that tbere isa constant repetition of demands for competent engineers and metallurgists from the older mining districts of Europe, who return, and go to California or Australia, Dr. B. B. Stevens, a New York chemical geologist who recently visited that country, says the veins are not of tbe richest. His opinion is that the metamorphic rocks invariably yield more gold than any otber—a proposition which has been otherwise frequeutly stated in the common expression that it isin tbe vicinity of eruptive action where the precious metals are most plentifilly found. Muine Arnas.—Mr. Spargo, of Gresham House, London, is about to publisb an atlas of allthe chief districts prolific in metals in the world, excepting those which yield iron exclusively, or nearly so. The atlas first depicts Devonshire, Cornwall, portions of Wales, and the Isle of Man. The geological formations of those districts are by a simple plan madeobvious at a glauce. The leading tin, copper, and lead mines are described as to their operations, quality of ore, prospects, etc., and longitudinal and transverse sections show the character and working of each, The mines of Nevada, Colorado, Idaho, New Mexico, Wisconsin, etc., are mapped out witb miante care and accuracy. The railways which gonnect the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans aré also represented. JouNn Mircuent, tue Assayrr. —Concerning John Mitchell’s death, the London Mining Journa: says: Our readers willregret to hear of thedeath of Jobn Mitchell, the eminent assayer and metallurgist, which occurred in Valparaiso, on May 11th, under very distressing circumstances. Mr. Mitchell was for sometime a regulary correspondent of this journal, and contributed a series of well-written articles on many interesting and important topics, amongst others, as will be in the recollection of our readers especially connected with the iron trade, were several excellent letters, in which he maintained a spirited controversy with Mr. David Mushet afew years ago. During the last year or two he had been engaged iu preparing for the press a third editiou of his admirahle “Manual of Practical Assaying,” and we uuderstand had almost entircly re-written the book, introducing all the most recent aud improyed methods. As the last edition is out of print, we trust his manuscript may he placed in the hauds of some one who will bring out the work in a manner in which the reputation of its talented and lamented author will he fully sustained. Tre Ponyrecunio Socrery which has been organizing at the Mechanics’ Institute, is meeting the encouragement aud support of the class on whose interest and intelligence its usefulness will in a great measure dopend—the practical aud scientific artisans, mechanics, miners etc., of this city and State. Another meeting, to perfect the organization, will take place at the Mechanics’ Institute on Monday evening, January 14th. The dues bave heen limited to $1 per quarter. All who iutend to sustain the idea of a Polytechnic Society, or to henefit by association with the kind of persons whom it will bring together, can send in their names to the committee—Messrs. A. §. Hallidie, Wm. F. Herrick, John J. Hucks, E. T. Steen, Amos Bowman, and J. H. Culver. re Jacopy’s Canirornta SraaTs-ICALENDER, Thisis qnite a respectably sized volume, of nearly 200 pages, containing, besides its magazine of advertisements, a large amount of interesting reading matter of special value to Californians, or intending emigrants, amongst which the following are original: ‘‘A general review of the events of 1868 in California; the agriculture of the State; its gold mining; its railroads; its chief city; the wonders of its scenery; German associations in San Francisco and in Los Angles; the Mechanics’ Fair of 1868; and an account of the publishers’ trip to ) Europe and hack.” . os aoe se . Moyrver Pracer Counry.—From “W. H. M.,” (dated Auburn, Dec. 14th,) we learn that the Pioneer Mill of six stamps, iu that vicinity, driven by water-power, is now running, and doing well. Tbe ledge is located six miles from Auhurn; it is eigbt feet wide, and the sbaft is 40 feet down; Mr. J. M. Gallard, heiug botb proprietor and superintendent. The Bald Hill Mill is also going. It has twenty stamps, and is located 3% miles from Auburn. The ledge is opened eighty feet down, and they are running a tunnel from the surface to the main shaft. Mr. C. Fay is one of the owners. Placer diggings seem to be ‘‘played out,” and all the talk is about quartz. Welthoy’sold steam mill is goiug and doing well, being engaged on custom work at present. They have just made a clean up for some of the boys that are out prospecting, and it paid from $3 to $35 per ton. ‘So you see,” says our correspondent, “that there is gold in the quartz in Placer County, as well as iu Neyada County. I think it will he a hig thiug.” yes Prrampunatinc Disisrecranr.—a perambulating disinfectant wagon has beeu making the rounds ou Kearuy aud other streets during the week,—a cask with asmall hose attached. The smell of chlorine gas was unmistakable. Tue Rarmroap to the Presidio via Sutter street has been completed, New Patents Issued to Pacific Coast Inventors. Especially reported by the U. S. Patent Office, Washington, D. C., to Drwry & Co., American and Foreign Patent Solicitors, and Publishers of the Biwine asp ScreNvIFIG PREss. For THE WEEx Enpine DrcemBer Sth. 84,737,—InrprovemEentT inv Door Locks.— Chas. Fleischel and Wm. C. Bussey, of San Francisco, Cal.: The plate K, fastened upon the holt of the lock, and provided with the wards ¢, ¢,

and ¢, in combination with the cylinder B, disk C, and revolving tumblers F, F, substautially as descrihed, and for the purpose set forth. This invention consists in the construction of anizaproved revolving tumbler lock, which is especially adapted for use on the outer doors of stores and large huildings in which asecure, and at the same time cheap lock is required. This is accomlished by constructing a case through which is made an opening connecting with the outside and inside, and in whichturnsa short shaft, which is spread so as to form a disk inside the case. Two plates rise from the inner surface of this disk, and between these plates are placed a numher of tumblers, consisting of elongated met) plates, having slots in one end at various depths from the hottom of the case, through which the wards pass when they arein a line, caused hy the introdnction and turuing of the proper key. The bolt passes through the side of the case which supports and guides it. Withiu the bolt forms a flat bar whicb extends along the bottom across the case, aud has a slot init. A screen passes loosely through this slot and into the side of the case, and thus guides that end of the bar, so that the holt moves freely without any tendeucy to hind. A steel plateis fastened to the holt inside the case, and has its edge formed into wands correspouding to the numher of the tumhlers. The disk onthe inner end of the tumbler shaft, has an arm projecting from one side, which enters a slot in the ertengon of the holt, and thus moves the olt. On the other side of the case is a bent arm pivoted at one end and having a point at the other which enters a hole in the bolt to prevent its heing moved when drawn back, and by an equivalent device prevents its being withdrawn after beiug shut out. The bent arm is operated wheu the key is introduced and turned, hy an arm or lug which projects from that side of the disk, and raises the arm sufficiently to allow the bolt to pass, after which it drops into place again. 84,742.—Imerovemenr In Suip’s Davrits. Seth Gill, of San Pahlo, and David CG. Woods, of San Francisco, Cal.: 1. The jointed davit-arms E, E, with their tackle, or an equivalent device, the whole constructed and operated substantially as and for the purpose herein described. 2. In combination with the jointed arms E, the traveler L, with its in-haul and outbaul tackles M and N, suhstantially as deserihed. 3. In combination with the davit-arms E, the uprights D, with the lifts H, and stanchion I, the whole connected by rods with the davits on the opposite side, substantially as and for the purpose herein described. The object of this invention is to provide an improved device for handling the small hoats connected with a vessel so that tbey can be launched at the shortest notice in an emergency, while they are securely placed when not in use. This is accomplished by a peculiar construction of the davits so that the suspended boat moves by means of travelers operated by the necessary tackle from its position when not ueeded, to a sufficient distance from the ship’s side to ensnre ‘its safety in loweriug. The davits are also so constructed that when coming into port or whenever desired, they can he instantly turned so as to leave the ship’s side perfectly clear and smooth with no projections. They are also attached to davit uprights or standards which pass through the decks and into the plank shear, The standards on opposite sides of the vessel are connected at the top hy stay rods with a turn-buckle between so that the strain is rendered much less than iu ordinary constructions. An illustration of this device may be expected in a future number of the Press. 84,748.—InePROVEMENT In Gana Prows.— Francis MeTarnahan, of Santa Clara, Cal.: 1. The frame or plow. 2. The combination and arrangement of the beam R, to which the plows are fastened, the beam to which said plow-beam is fastened hy hinges, the semi-circular hinges, as constructed, and the manner of fastening the plows in the heam, all as shown. : 3. The screw-slides A, in combination with the frame. 4, The combination and arrangement of the beam L, to whicb the lever is fastened, the post on which it works, the chain, tho pulley on which it works, the evener and the guard, all as described. 5. The square block D, under the axltree, for regulating the amount of land, in combination with the evener. 6. The construction, combination and airangement of the several parts, as shown and described. 84,778. —Avromaric Srop ror Murinxina Cars.—James Tamhlin, of Virginia City, Nev.: The projections or stops EH, E, arranged with the levers C, I, and spring H, connected with the chain G, and all applied to operate in the manner, substantially as and for the purpose herein set forth. ground work of the gang New Incorporations.—Articles of incorporation have heen recently filed in the Couuty Clerk’s office in this city as follows: CHuorIpeE Fuar anp Avrora TUNNEL Co.—White Pine, Nev. Dec, 24th. Capital stock, $1,000,000; 10,000 shares, $100 each. Trustees: A. E. Head, Mark Livingston, W. B. Thomhurgh, I. N. Taylor and R. F. Morrow. ConriventaL Srver M. Co.—Dec. 24th. Capital stock $5,000,000; 10,000 shares, $500 each. Trustees: H. H. Blake, A. F. White, B. F. Bivens, W. B. Swain and Caleb T. Fay. Karman Manuracturine Co.—San Francisco. Dec. 24th. Capital stock, $500,000: 5,000 shares, $100 each. Incorporhtors: Geo. C. Kimball, R. D. Ogden, W. C. Ralston, A. Hayward, H. B. Tichenor, MePherson & Wetherbee, A. P. Hotaling, Rosenfield & Birmingham, A. B. Forbes, E. Cahill, Koopmanchap & Co., Louis MeLane, Chas. McLeau, Oliver Eldridge, Thos. H. Selhy, Meeker, James & Co., Jolin Parrot, DeWitt, Kittle & Co., Wm. Burling, C. J. Brenham, James D. Walker and W. F. Babcock. Fuowery Krxcpom M. Co.—Story Co., Nev. Dee. 28th: Capital stock, $1,200,000; 12,000 shares, $100 each. Trustees: A. H. Barker, Chas. Hosmer and O.8. Carville. Montcomery Street Reat Estare Co. San Francisco. Dec. 29th. Capital stock, $7,500,000; 75,000 shares, $100 each. Trnstees: Jno. D. Fry, Leonard §. Treadwell and Ashbury Harpeuding. Exgcrron or Orricers.—Govunp & Curry S. M. Co.—President, Alpheus Bull; Trnstees, Alpheus Bull, Thos. Bell, J. D. Fry, A. K.P, Harmon, M. Morganthan, A. Hayward and Thos, Sunderland. Tue North StarG. & §. M. Co. have filed the necessary papers for an order to allow them to disincorporate the company. Patent TURBINE FoR SaueE.—The patent right for Leffel’s American double turbine wheel for the Pacific coast, is offered for sale in our advertising columns. This wheel is largely in use in the Eastern States, and has been highly recommended in this State. THe Annuan Mzertine of the California Academy of Sciences will tako place on Monday evening, January 14th, when the officers for the ensuing year will be elected. —< Retrcion is a good thing; Benevolence is a good thing; Politics are a good thing; War is a good thing: Money is a good thing; Pestilence and Famine are good things, and it is so with a hundred other matters with which we at times imagine we are cursed or blessed. Hard as these afflictions may seem, they all result in good, one way or another. It is particularly so with Puanrarion Brrrers; bnt they must be used with moderation, and according to tho directions. You must not abuse or indulge in them too freely. If yon do, like other blessings, they will do harm by an ovcr-indulgence or abuse. i To ScrenTists.—The museum of natural euriosities at Woodward’s is well worth an examination by every lover of nature, saying nothing of the living animals, the botanical garden, and other attractions. * Movuzzr’s Brazilian Pebble Spectacles, 205 Montgomery street, cannot besurpassed by anything in this line. *