Volume 28 (1874) (430 pages)

February 14, 1874.] MINING AND SCIENTIFIC PRESS. lil Metallurgy and Ores. JOHN TAYLOR & CO., IMPORTERS OF AND DEALERS IN ASSAYERS’ MATERIALS Chemical Apparatus and Chemicals, . Druggists’ Glassware and Sundries, PHOTOGRAPHIO GOODS, ETC., 612 and 614 Washington atrect, SAN FRANCISCO We would call the apecial attention of Assayerr Chemlats, Mining Companies, Milling Compsnice Frospectors, etc., to our jarge and well adapted stock o ASSAYERS' MATERIALS ~axn— Chemical Apparatus, Having been engaged in furnishing theso supplica nines the firat discovery of mine on the Pacifio Coast. 67 Our Gold and Silver Tables, showing the vaine per onnce Troy at different degrees of fineness, and vaiuahle tahies for compntation ef assays in Graing Orammes, will be sent freo upon application. Tw25-tf JOHN TAYLOR & CO. Varney’s Patent Amalgamator. These Machines Stand Unrivaled, hie pulverizing and meee ft aia they have no equal. Noeffort has been, or will spared to have them constructed in the most perfect mannor and of the great nnmber now in operation, not one haa @ wired rvpairs, The constant and increasing demand for thom iaanficlent evidence of their merits. They are constrncted soas to appiy steam dirsotly into the pnilp, or with ateam bottoms, aa desired. This Amalgamator Opsrates as Follows: The pan being Alled, the motion of the mulier forces the pulpto the center, where it is drawn down through the apy ure and between the grinding: surfsces.— Thonco itis thrown to tha periphory into the quickeilver. The enrved plates again draw it to the center, whore it passes down, and to the circnmferenco ag before, Thus it is constantly passing arcgular fow between the grinding aurfaces and into the quicksilver, until the ore is reduced to an impalpshie powder, and tha meta] amalgamated, Setlers made on the sama principle excel all others They hring the puip eo constantly and perfectly in contact with quicksliver, that the particles are rapidly and complotely absorbed, ‘ . Milf-men are invited to examinothese pans and setlers for themselvon, at tha office, 229 Fremont Street, San Froucince Important to Miners and Mill Men. Silver-Plated Ooppsr Amalgamating Plates, for 8aving Gold. Of all sizes and in any qnantity, fornished to order, Fuii instrnctiona sent for operating. Particular attention givon to plating goods for Bnildors, Piomherg,eto. Hotefand Restaurant work replatod. San Franoisco OoLD AND SILVER PLATING WORKS, 656 Misslon atreet, San Francisco, . 2v25-3m E. G. DENNISTON, Propristor. CHARLES F, KIRCHNER, Sampler and Crusher of Ores, NO. 11 DRUMM STREET, San Francisco. ORE BAGS FOR SALE IN QUANTITIES TO SOIT, Apply to CROSS & CO., 316 California street, San Francisco, att “Richardson & Co., Copper Ore Wharves, SWANSEA. Rickanngon & Oo. have been for tiirty ycars established in Swannea ai Agents for the preparation Bp PDE AR Say, ing, and sale of Copper, Siiver, Gold, Lead, Zino, and a: other Oren and detals, fur which they haveextensive Ware~ houses and Wharves under cover, 1,000 feet of Quay Frontage within the Fioating Dock, and the most oomplete Ma. chinery and Appilances. Yhey arc also pi (lees to make advances against Ures in anticipation of realization. and to guarantee ali psyments when reqnired. ove6 iy RODGERS, MEYER & Co., COMMISSION MERCHANTS, ADVANCES MADE @aall kinda of Ores, aod particolar attentlog PAID TO CONSIGNMENTS OF GOO SA, 4v16-3m G. W. STRONO, » "STRONG & CO., Metallurgical Worls, No, 10 Stevenson Street, near First, San FRanotsco. _ We purchaso high grade Gold and Silver Ores, Bullion, Etc. Ores worked and tests made with carc, siso, Ore Assays of Gold, Silver, Copper, Lead, Tin, Iron, Manganese, Cinnabar, Nickel, Etc. LEOPOLD KUH, (Formerty of the U, 8. Branch Mint, 8. F.) Assayer and Metallurgica? ) CIIEMIST, No. 611 Commercial Street, (Opposita tha U.8. Branch Mint, Sax Faancisoo Ost. W. L, 8TRONG, TVv21-Sny ANDREW Orala, Pres’ A. C, Jas, W. Warren, ok Porsa, V. Pree’. Supt Jxo, L Sturpnrr, Sec'y 4 Trees, CALIFORNIA Quartz Crushing & Ore Sampling MILLS. Noa, 413 & 415 Mission st., bet. First & Fremont, 8. FP. ae: ¢ 2 Our is tho OLDEST, LAROEST and MOST EXTENSIVELY KNOWN establishment of this kind on tho Coant. Vor mills are nnder the direct snperviaion of one of the most experienced Samplers and Milimen in tho country, and wo purpose caTrylng on the husiness upon a scale commenmrate with the wanta of the mining public, Wo bave the beast facilitica for Crushing, Sampiing and Puiverizing ali classes of Goid, Bifver, Copper and Lead Ores and other minerais, We also crush and pniverize ail kinds of Marble, Fire-Clay, Brieks, Coke, Cement, oto. npon the shortest notice, for which we bavo special mille. Relisbie information furniebed to miners and ors dcaiers concerning shipments, frelghts, priccs, etc, Pronipt excention of all orders, Faithful attention to bnaineas entrusted to ng, Abundant storage room without cxrtra chargc. ja3l-tt “JIM” WHITLATCH, Sup’t. E. N. Riorre. Jas, L, BEYEA, 8, 0. Brows. AUBURN MILL COMPANY, ° Reno, Nevada, Purchase Siivor Ores in quantitics of ten tons and upwards, delivered on hoard the cars at San Francisco or Oakland atthe aonexed Net Rates. WITH No CHANGE FOR @AMPLING ON NEDUCTION. On fote of jess than 10 tons, freight to Reno wiil he dedneted. Special Rates for Gold Ores. On Gold ronttined tn Silorr Ores to the amonnt of $39 and pwarda, 63 per cvot. wili be paid. When jess than $40, and above $i0, the amount will be added to tho Siiver vaine. Sacka promptiv returned free uf charge. Ores sampied by Battery or een iine Miil as shipper may ciect, and returna mado promptiy by cheqno on San Fruocisco, Ratens <a a a 2 . Pxla2 (Sy S2 (el £2 (9) SE . S0/ Fe . 90 Bebo cesses lesics les. )ce. s8iaeg es SE (Peer) sailed ras le ise la" . ae oe — $ GO) 25 . $ 90} 38 . $i25] 47 . $166) 5C . § 250) 66 . S 450] 76 66/ 2 . 94) 34] Tug) 48] 175) 58 263) 6T MO) 17 70. 2] 95) 40) 133) 50] i8s] 50.) 274) GY 690) 76 73) 30: . 99) 42) 137] 5a} 200) OL 288; 70 ‘wo 79 76} 3' } 100) 42] 142) 52] 210) 62 300) Ti 800) 81 80} 32 . 107) 43.) 146) 53} 220) 63 Sou) 72 SO) 82 84; 35 . liz) 44) 150) 58] snl Gt 375) 74 1000) 83. e837 . liv! 45] ise] 66 . 240] 65 40, 75 2000} 84 And on intermediate vaiues in propertion. Cc A. LUCKHARDT, Agent. 2i First St., San Francisco, 8. 0. BROWN, Manager, Reno, Nevada. 3v28-Gm. Nevada Metallurgical Works, 21 First street.....San Francisco, Ores.worked by any process, Ores sampled. Agsaying 1n all its branches. Analysis of Ores, Minerals, Waters, etc. Plans fnrnished for the most suitable process for working Ores. Special attention paid to the Mining and Metallurgy of Quicksilver. E, N. RIOTTE, c. A. LUCEHARDT, Mining Engineers and Metaliurgists. PLATINUM Vesssls, Apparatus, Shset, Wire, Etc., Etc. For sll Laboratory and Manufacturing Purposes H, M RAYNOR, 26 Bond streat, New York. Platinum Scrap and Native Platinum purchased. The Phelps’ Manufacturing Co., (Late S. F. Sorew Bolt Works.) 5 MANUFACTURERS OF ALL KINDS OF Machins Bolts, Bridgs Bolts, and Ship or Band Bolts. 13, 15 and 17 Drumm Street, San Francisco. 4v24ly TO PARTIES ABOUT TO BUILD. AUGUSTUS LAVER Has established his office st 215 Sansome street, near California (ere tho hank), and 1s prepared to furnish plans, specifications and suporintendenco for the con struction or renovation of dwelling houscs and every description of hollding. Artiticer’s work measured and valned. Cl AUGUSTUS LAVER, Architcct, §a24-1m 8 and 9 Cechituate Building, 8. F. “WATER PIPE, FOR SALE CHEAP. WE HAVE ON HAND 6,000 FEET OF 4-INCH PIPE, 6,000 FEET OF 65-INCH PIPE, Made of N °. 16 Sheet Iren, which we will sei] at a very low price. FRANCIS SMITH & O0., ja24-tf 130 Beaic street. Dunn & Kewin, Pattern and Modei Makers, Gighe Iron Works, Nos. 143 and 145 Fremont street, between Mission and Howard, 8. F. 1y28-6m The California Powder Works No, 814 CALIFORNIA STREET, SAN FRANCISCO, Maan iactn aden mand havo on hand SPORTING, MINING, And BLA:TING POWDER, Of SUPERIOR QUALITY, FRESH FROM THE MILLS, It being constantly reccived and transported into the interior, is delivered to tho consumer within a fow daya of the ti:ne of its mannfacture, and in inovery way superior to any other Powder in Market. Wo have been awarded succeusiveiy Three Gold Medals By the MECHANICS’ INSTITUTE snd the STATE AGRIOULTURAL SOCIETY for tho superiority of our prodncts ovor alf others. ‘We aiso call attention to our HERCULES POWDER. Which comhiner all the force of other strong axpleeive now in nse, and the lifting forca of the pesr nLasTING Powprn, thus making It vastly soperior to any other pomponnd now in use, A circular containing a fll description of this Pow. dor can be obtained on application to onr Office. 16¥20-310 JOHN F, LOHSE, Secretary, BLACK DIAMOND FILE WORKS. ‘HUVYN FCVaL G. & ll. BARNETT, Manufacturers of Filss of svery Description, Nos. 39, 41 and 43 Richmond street, Philadelphia, Pa. Soid hy all the principal hardwero stercs on the Pacific Coast. 18v25.1ly San Francisco Boiler Works, 123 and 126 Beale Street...+.SAN FRANCISCO EF. I. CURRY, (Late Foreman of the Vaican Iron Works,) Proprietor. High and Low Pressure Boilers of all Descriptions. SOLE MANUFACTURERS OF THE CELEBRATED SPIRAL BOILER. SHEET IRON WORK of every description done at tha Shortest Notice. All kinds of JOBBING end REPATRING Promptly m2 Bttendod to. '¥25-3 ‘ Steam Boiler Manufactory —or— JAMES H.SHANLEY, Successor toD. McDonald, Orcgon street, helow Front, San Francisco, All Sorts of Steam Boilers Made to Order and Repaired. Also, all kinde of Shoot Iron Work done promptly, and at prices to auit the times. 1v27 CALIFORNIA THEATER. BUSH STOEET, ABOVE ERAR Jonn McCriiovog, . Proprietor and Manager. Mn. Manton Hi1,., seseve Acting Manager. OPEN EVERY EVENING, With (ho beat Dramatic Company in the United States, Box office open from 9a. M.to10¥.M, Beats may be eecttred six days in advance, MISS KATHEKINE ROGERS. Prices of Admission: Dress Circle and Orchestrs...0.+ $1 00 Dreas Circio and Orchestra, Reserved 160 Baicony. .e.--.-+ . & Baicony, Reserved Family Oircla.. . Boxes, according to lecatlon. Doors open at half paet aeven; Commence at eight o'clock. ja2a-tt FRANCIS SMITH & CO., MANUFACTURERS OF HYDRAULIC PIPE AND Artesian Well Pipe. Having tho Latest Improved Machinery, we can make it an ohject to Mining & Water Companies OR WATER WORKS, T° CONTRACT WITH US FOR SHEET IRON PIPE. ALL SIZES MADE AND ALL WOKE GUARANTEED. OFFICE AT 112 BATTERY ST., SAN FRANCISCO. ja3.tf USINES & STRATTON INESs COLLEGE, u POSTS ND For TOALH GN Francis) eased The object of this school is to impart a thorongh edncatton in bnsiness affaira. It is open to persons of both sexes and of allagos. Theroisen English Departmont for those not snfficiently advanced for the Business Course, Seasions continue day and evaning thronghout the yaar, Students can enter atanytime. Ali wishing to be successful should secure a practical edncation at this Collego. Send fer’ Heald’s College Journal,” and learn full particnlars. Sent free to ali hy addressing E. P. HEALD, Pres. Business College, San Francisco, Cal. 2v2i-ly MECHANICS’ INSTITUTE, 27 POST STREET. , Gourss of 15 Lsotnres ‘on Popular Soisnce, ny THE PROFESSOBS IN THE STATE UNIVERSITY, Commencing Saturday Evening, Jan. 3, °74. Tickets for the course, Two Dollars. The number of tickets being iimitcd, application shonid be made st once to the Lih ) co hanics’ Instltnte. 1 jail-1 Diamond Drill Co. Tho nndersigned, owncra of LESCHOT’S PATENT for DIAMOND POINTED DRILLS, now hrought to tha highest stata: of perfection, are prepared to fill ordera for the IMPROVED PROSPECTINO and TUNNELING DRILLS, with or withoot power, st short notice, and at reduced prices bandant 4 y furnished of tho great yand ful working of n McAFEE, SPIERS & CO., mBOILLER MAKERS AND GENERAL MACHINISTS, Howard at., between Frementand Beale, San Franoisco. SHEET IRON PIPE. THE ji Risdon Iron and Locomdtive Works Corner Howard and Beale Streets, Are prepared to make SHEET IRON AND ASPHALTUM PIPE, of any size and for any pressure, and contrsct to jay the same where wanted, guaranteeing ® periect workIng pipe with the icast amount of mstertal. Standurd sizes of raliroad Car Wheeis, with special pattcrns for Mining Cars. These smaii wheele are made of the best Car Wheel Iron, properly chilled, and can be fitted up with the improved axie and box—introdnced by thls company, and guaranteod to outlast any other wheels made in this State, R@ All kinds of Machinery made and jf 24v22-3m JOSEPH MOORE, SnyperIntendent. Brittan, Holbreak & Co., Importers of Stovesand Metais, Tinners’ Goods, Tools and Machines; bard li Calilornia 8t., 17 aud 19 Davia St., San Fran~ oisoo, ant 178 J St., Sacrarente. mr.-ly PurcHasens plesse say advertised in Scientific Press, machines in operation in the quartz and gravel mines on this coast. Circuiars forwarded, and fnll information given upon application. o A. J, SEVERANCE & CO. Office, No. 315 California street, Booms 16 and 17. Qv26tf SAN FRANCISCO Pioneer Screen Works, John W. Quick, Manufacturer, 203 FREMONT ST., (nesr Howard) SAN FRANCISCO, Sersen Punching of ail kinds and quel ities for QUARTZ AND FLOUR MILLS, AT EASTERN RATES, I wonld call special attention to my slot cut and siot punched acrsens, which are attrscting much attention and giving universal satisfaction. I wasthe first manu facturer who introduced these Screens to the Miiimen on this Const. This is the oniy establishment on the Coast devoted entirely to the manufucture of Screens. Mili Owners nsing battery Screens extensively can contract for large supplies at favorabie rates. fe Orders solicited and promptly attonded to. v27nb-cow-ly MONTGOMERY'S HOTEL, 227 and 229 Second street. 4.05 10 S8A4N FRANOIBOO, This Hote! has hcen newly furnished, and is situated in a cents and heaithy Incation, and is one of the few Botels in San Francisco condicted on Temperance Principles, BOARD, PER WEEE, $3.50, NOARD ANN LODGRO, B41 TO 85. BIX MEAL TICKETS FOR $1, CHAS. MONTGOMERY, Proprietor. n@Passengers and Baggage taken to the Hotai fras. ~2@

February 14, 1874.] MINING AND SCIENTIFIC PRESS. lil Metallurgy and Ores. JOHN TAYLOR & CO., IMPORTERS OF AND DEALERS IN ASSAYERS’ MATERIALS Chemical Apparatus and Chemicals, . Druggists’ Glassware and Sundries, PHOTOGRAPHIO GOODS, ETC., 612 and 614 Washington atrect, SAN FRANCISCO We would call the apecial attention of Assayerr Chemlats, Mining Companies, Milling Compsnice Frospectors, etc., to our jarge and well adapted stock o ASSAYERS' MATERIALS ~axn— Chemical Apparatus, Having been engaged in furnishing theso supplica nines the firat discovery of mine on the Pacifio Coast. 67 Our Gold and Silver Tables, showing the vaine per onnce Troy at different degrees of fineness, and vaiuahle tahies for compntation ef assays in Graing Orammes, will be sent freo upon application. Tw25-tf JOHN TAYLOR & CO. Varney’s Patent Amalgamator. These Machines Stand Unrivaled, hie pulverizing and meee ft aia they have no equal. Noeffort has been, or will spared to have them constructed in the most perfect mannor and of the great nnmber now in operation, not one haa @ wired rvpairs, The constant and increasing demand for thom iaanficlent evidence of their merits. They are constrncted soas to appiy steam dirsotly into the pnilp, or with ateam bottoms, aa desired. This Amalgamator Opsrates as Follows: The pan being Alled, the motion of the mulier forces the pulpto the center, where it is drawn down through the apy ure and between the grinding: surfsces.— Thonco itis thrown to tha periphory into the quickeilver. The enrved plates again draw it to the center, whore it passes down, and to the circnmferenco ag before, Thus it is constantly passing arcgular fow between the grinding aurfaces and into the quicksilver, until the ore is reduced to an impalpshie powder, and tha meta] amalgamated, Setlers made on the sama principle excel all others They hring the puip eo constantly and perfectly in contact with quicksliver, that the particles are rapidly and complotely absorbed, ‘ . Milf-men are invited to examinothese pans and setlers for themselvon, at tha office, 229 Fremont Street, San Froucince Important to Miners and Mill Men. Silver-Plated Ooppsr Amalgamating Plates, for 8aving Gold. Of all sizes and in any qnantity, fornished to order, Fuii instrnctiona sent for operating. Particular attention givon to plating goods for Bnildors, Piomherg,eto. Hotefand Restaurant work replatod. San Franoisco OoLD AND SILVER PLATING WORKS, 656 Misslon atreet, San Francisco, . 2v25-3m E. G. DENNISTON, Propristor. CHARLES F, KIRCHNER, Sampler and Crusher of Ores, NO. 11 DRUMM STREET, San Francisco. ORE BAGS FOR SALE IN QUANTITIES TO SOIT, Apply to CROSS & CO., 316 California street, San Francisco, att “Richardson & Co., Copper Ore Wharves, SWANSEA. Rickanngon & Oo. have been for tiirty ycars established in Swannea ai Agents for the preparation Bp PDE AR Say, ing, and sale of Copper, Siiver, Gold, Lead, Zino, and a: other Oren and detals, fur which they haveextensive Ware~ houses and Wharves under cover, 1,000 feet of Quay Frontage within the Fioating Dock, and the most oomplete Ma. chinery and Appilances. Yhey arc also pi (lees to make advances against Ures in anticipation of realization. and to guarantee ali psyments when reqnired. ove6 iy RODGERS, MEYER & Co., COMMISSION MERCHANTS, ADVANCES MADE @aall kinda of Ores, aod particolar attentlog PAID TO CONSIGNMENTS OF GOO SA, 4v16-3m G. W. STRONO, » "STRONG & CO., Metallurgical Worls, No, 10 Stevenson Street, near First, San FRanotsco. _ We purchaso high grade Gold and Silver Ores, Bullion, Etc. Ores worked and tests made with carc, siso, Ore Assays of Gold, Silver, Copper, Lead, Tin, Iron, Manganese, Cinnabar, Nickel, Etc. LEOPOLD KUH, (Formerty of the U, 8. Branch Mint, 8. F.) Assayer and Metallurgica? ) CIIEMIST, No. 611 Commercial Street, (Opposita tha U.8. Branch Mint, Sax Faancisoo Ost. W. L, 8TRONG, TVv21-Sny ANDREW Orala, Pres’ A. C, Jas, W. Warren, ok Porsa, V. Pree’. Supt Jxo, L Sturpnrr, Sec'y 4 Trees, CALIFORNIA Quartz Crushing & Ore Sampling MILLS. Noa, 413 & 415 Mission st., bet. First & Fremont, 8. FP. ae: ¢ 2 Our is tho OLDEST, LAROEST and MOST EXTENSIVELY KNOWN establishment of this kind on tho Coant. Vor mills are nnder the direct snperviaion of one of the most experienced Samplers and Milimen in tho country, and wo purpose caTrylng on the husiness upon a scale commenmrate with the wanta of the mining public, Wo bave the beast facilitica for Crushing, Sampiing and Puiverizing ali classes of Goid, Bifver, Copper and Lead Ores and other minerais, We also crush and pniverize ail kinds of Marble, Fire-Clay, Brieks, Coke, Cement, oto. npon the shortest notice, for which we bavo special mille. Relisbie information furniebed to miners and ors dcaiers concerning shipments, frelghts, priccs, etc, Pronipt excention of all orders, Faithful attention to bnaineas entrusted to ng, Abundant storage room without cxrtra chargc. ja3l-tt “JIM” WHITLATCH, Sup’t. E. N. Riorre. Jas, L, BEYEA, 8, 0. Brows. AUBURN MILL COMPANY, ° Reno, Nevada, Purchase Siivor Ores in quantitics of ten tons and upwards, delivered on hoard the cars at San Francisco or Oakland atthe aonexed Net Rates. WITH No CHANGE FOR @AMPLING ON NEDUCTION. On fote of jess than 10 tons, freight to Reno wiil he dedneted. Special Rates for Gold Ores. On Gold ronttined tn Silorr Ores to the amonnt of $39 and pwarda, 63 per cvot. wili be paid. When jess than $40, and above $i0, the amount will be added to tho Siiver vaine. Sacka promptiv returned free uf charge. Ores sampied by Battery or een iine Miil as shipper may ciect, and returna mado promptiy by cheqno on San Fruocisco, Ratens <a a a 2 . Pxla2 (Sy S2 (el £2 (9) SE . S0/ Fe . 90 Bebo cesses lesics les. )ce. s8iaeg es SE (Peer) sailed ras le ise la" . ae oe — $ GO) 25 . $ 90} 38 . $i25] 47 . $166) 5C . § 250) 66 . S 450] 76 66/ 2 . 94) 34] Tug) 48] 175) 58 263) 6T MO) 17 70. 2] 95) 40) 133) 50] i8s] 50.) 274) GY 690) 76 73) 30: . 99) 42) 137] 5a} 200) OL 288; 70 ‘wo 79 76} 3' } 100) 42] 142) 52] 210) 62 300) Ti 800) 81 80} 32 . 107) 43.) 146) 53} 220) 63 Sou) 72 SO) 82 84; 35 . liz) 44) 150) 58] snl Gt 375) 74 1000) 83. e837 . liv! 45] ise] 66 . 240] 65 40, 75 2000} 84 And on intermediate vaiues in propertion. Cc A. LUCKHARDT, Agent. 2i First St., San Francisco, 8. 0. BROWN, Manager, Reno, Nevada. 3v28-Gm. Nevada Metallurgical Works, 21 First street.........San Francisco, Ores.worked by any process, Ores sampled. Agsaying 1n all its branches. Analysis of Ores, Minerals, Waters, etc. Plans fnrnished for the most suitable process for working Ores. Special attention paid to the Mining and Metallurgy of Quicksilver. E, N. RIOTTE, c. A. LUCEHARDT, Mining Engineers and Metaliurgists. PLATINUM Vesssls, Apparatus, Shset, Wire, Etc., Etc. For sll Laboratory and Manufacturing Purposes H, M RAYNOR, 26 Bond streat, New York. Platinum Scrap and Native Platinum purchased. The Phelps’ Manufacturing Co., (Late S. F. Sorew Bolt Works.) 5 MANUFACTURERS OF ALL KINDS OF Machins Bolts, Bridgs Bolts, and Ship or Band Bolts. 13, 15 and 17 Drumm Street, San Francisco. 4v24ly TO PARTIES ABOUT TO BUILD. AUGUSTUS LAVER Has established his office st 215 Sansome street, near California (ere tho hank), and 1s prepared to furnish plans, specifications and suporintendenco for the con struction or renovation of dwelling houscs and every

description of hollding. Artiticer’s work measured and valned. Cl AUGUSTUS LAVER, Architcct, §a24-1m 8 and 9 Cechituate Building, 8. F. “WATER PIPE, FOR SALE CHEAP. WE HAVE ON HAND 6,000 FEET OF 4-INCH PIPE, 6,000 FEET OF 65-INCH PIPE, Made of N °. 16 Sheet Iren, which we will sei] at a very low price. FRANCIS SMITH & O0., ja24-tf 130 Beaic street. Dunn & Kewin, Pattern and Modei Makers, Gighe Iron Works, Nos. 143 and 145 Fremont street, between Mission and Howard, 8. F. 1y28-6m The California Powder Works No, 814 CALIFORNIA STREET, SAN FRANCISCO, Maan iactn aden mand havo on hand SPORTING, MINING, And BLA:TING POWDER, Of SUPERIOR QUALITY, FRESH FROM THE MILLS, It being constantly reccived and transported into the interior, is delivered to tho consumer within a fow daya of the ti:ne of its mannfacture, and in inovery way superior to any other Powder in Market. Wo have been awarded succeusiveiy Three Gold Medals By the MECHANICS’ INSTITUTE snd the STATE AGRIOULTURAL SOCIETY for tho superiority of our prodncts ovor alf others. ‘We aiso call attention to our HERCULES POWDER. Which comhiner all the force of other strong axpleeive now in nse, and the lifting forca of the pesr nLasTING Powprn, thus making It vastly soperior to any other pomponnd now in use, A circular containing a fll description of this Pow. dor can be obtained on application to onr Office. 16¥20-310 JOHN F, LOHSE, Secretary, BLACK DIAMOND FILE WORKS. ‘HUVYN FCVaL G. & ll. BARNETT, Manufacturers of Filss of svery Description, Nos. 39, 41 and 43 Richmond street, Philadelphia, Pa. Soid hy all the principal hardwero stercs on the Pacific Coast. 18v25.1ly San Francisco Boiler Works, 123 and 126 Beale Street.....+.SAN FRANCISCO EF. I. CURRY, (Late Foreman of the Vaican Iron Works,) Proprietor. High and Low Pressure Boilers of all Descriptions. SOLE MANUFACTURERS OF THE CELEBRATED SPIRAL BOILER. SHEET IRON WORK of every description done at tha Shortest Notice. All kinds of JOBBING end REPATRING Promptly m2 Bttendod to. '¥25-3 ‘ Steam Boiler Manufactory —or— JAMES H.SHANLEY, Successor toD. McDonald, Orcgon street, helow Front, San Francisco, All Sorts of Steam Boilers Made to Order and Repaired. Also, all kinde of Shoot Iron Work done promptly, and at prices to auit the times. 1v27 CALIFORNIA THEATER. BUSH STOEET, ABOVE ERAR Jonn McCriiovog, . Proprietor and Manager. Mn. Manton Hi1,., seseve Acting Manager. OPEN EVERY EVENING, With (ho beat Dramatic Company in the United States, Box office open from 9a. M.to10¥.M, Beats may be eecttred six days in advance, MISS KATHEKINE ROGERS. Prices of Admission: Dress Circle and Orchestrs.....0.+ $1 00 Dreas Circio and Orchestra, Reserved 160 Baicony. .e..--.-+ . & Baicony, Reserved Family Oircla.... . Boxes, according to lecatlon.. Doors open at half paet aeven; Commence at eight o'clock. ja2a-tt FRANCIS SMITH & CO., MANUFACTURERS OF HYDRAULIC PIPE AND Artesian Well Pipe. Having tho Latest Improved Machinery, we can make it an ohject to Mining & Water Companies OR WATER WORKS, T° CONTRACT WITH US FOR SHEET IRON PIPE. ALL SIZES MADE AND ALL WOKE GUARANTEED. OFFICE AT 112 BATTERY ST., SAN FRANCISCO. ja3.tf USINES & STRATTON INESs COLLEGE, u POSTS ND For TOALH GN Francis) eased The object of this school is to impart a thorongh edncatton in bnsiness affaira. It is open to persons of both sexes and of allagos. Theroisen English Departmont for those not snfficiently advanced for the Business Course, Seasions continue day and evaning thronghout the yaar, Students can enter atanytime. Ali wishing to be successful should secure a practical edncation at this Collego. Send fer’ Heald’s College Journal,” and learn full particnlars. Sent free to ali hy addressing E. P. HEALD, Pres. Business College, San Francisco, Cal. 2v2i-ly MECHANICS’ INSTITUTE, 27 POST STREET. , Gourss of 15 Lsotnres ‘on Popular Soisnce, ny THE PROFESSOBS IN THE STATE UNIVERSITY, Commencing Saturday Evening, Jan. 3, °74. Tickets for the course, Two Dollars. The number of tickets being iimitcd, application shonid be made st once to the Lih ) co hanics’ Instltnte. 1 jail-1 Diamond Drill Co. Tho nndersigned, owncra of LESCHOT’S PATENT for DIAMOND POINTED DRILLS, now hrought to tha highest stata: of perfection, are prepared to fill ordera for the IMPROVED PROSPECTINO and TUNNELING DRILLS, with or withoot power, st short notice, and at reduced prices bandant 4 y furnished of tho great yand ful working of n McAFEE, SPIERS & CO., mBOILLER MAKERS AND GENERAL MACHINISTS, Howard at., between Frementand Beale, San Franoisco. SHEET IRON PIPE. THE ji Risdon Iron and Locomdtive Works Corner Howard and Beale Streets, Are prepared to make SHEET IRON AND ASPHALTUM PIPE, of any size and for any pressure, and contrsct to jay the same where wanted, guaranteeing ® periect workIng pipe with the icast amount of mstertal. Standurd sizes of raliroad Car Wheeis, with special pattcrns for Mining Cars. These smaii wheele are made of the best Car Wheel Iron, properly chilled, and can be fitted up with the improved axie and box—introdnced by thls company, and guaranteod to outlast any other wheels made in this State, R@ All kinds of Machinery made and jf 24v22-3m JOSEPH MOORE, SnyperIntendent. Brittan, Holbreak & Co., Importers of Stovesand Metais, Tinners’ Goods, Tools and Machines; bard li Calilornia 8t., 17 aud 19 Davia St., San Fran~ oisoo, ant 178 J St., Sacrarente. mr.-ly PurcHasens plesse say advertised in Scientific Press, machines in operation in the quartz and gravel mines on this coast. Circuiars forwarded, and fnll information given upon application. o A. J, SEVERANCE & CO. Office, No. 315 California street, Booms 16 and 17. Qv26tf SAN FRANCISCO Pioneer Screen Works, John W. Quick, Manufacturer, 203 FREMONT ST., (nesr Howard) SAN FRANCISCO, Sersen Punching of ail kinds and quel ities for QUARTZ AND FLOUR MILLS, AT EASTERN RATES, I wonld call special attention to my slot cut and siot punched acrsens, which are attrscting much attention and giving universal satisfaction. I wasthe first manu facturer who introduced these Screens to the Miiimen on this Const. This is the oniy establishment on the Coast devoted entirely to the manufucture of Screens. Mili Owners nsing battery Screens extensively can contract for large supplies at favorabie rates. fe Orders solicited and promptly attonded to. v27nb-cow-ly MONTGOMERY'S HOTEL, 227 and 229 Second street.. 4.05 10 S8A4N FRANOIBOO, This Hote! has hcen newly furnished, and is situated in a cents and heaithy Incation, and is one of the few Botels in San Francisco condicted on Temperance Principles, BOARD, PER WEEE, $3.50, NOARD ANN LODGRO, B41 TO 85. BIX MEAL TICKETS FOR $1, CHAS. MONTGOMERY, Proprietor. n@Passengers and Baggage taken to the Hotai fras. ~2@