Volume 29 (1874) (428 pages)

October 17, 1874.] MINING AND SCIENTIFIC PRESS. 261 The Mining and Scientific Press--Ever Onward, Our careful aystom of compiling, Judictonsly condenasing, and conrenicntly arranging intn regulsr departments, has been hesrtiiy endorsed, 1t rendors the paper wortb more to readers, whe can find handily tbat which intereets them most. The weekly jasues of tho Press will contain reliablo Information for Practical Miners, -Treating on the Opening of Mines; Mining of Orea ; Milling of Ores; Smelting of Ores; Separation and Roasting of Ores; Amalyamation; Saving of Gold and all precious Metals; Now Processes of Metallurgy: New Discovertea of Mines; Mining Enginouring aud Hydraulles. For Inventors, Mechanics and Manufacturers. Ali new and important developments in Scleutific and Mechanical Progrees; Patents and luventions of the Paolfio Statea; Progress of Home Industries; Hints for Local Manufacturars; Illustrations of Now Ba, chinery; Koporta of Populur Sciontific and Industrial Lectures. Our Mining Summary Glyne the progress of mining work from week to week in tho yariona counties and districts throughout ths prtnelpal mining regions of the United States, arranged in alphabetical order. It is the most extensive record of mining operations pnblixhedin the world. It affords the intelllgent miner a rare opportunity to know and profit by tho work and oxperience of his naighbors. Minors have few aources of practice! Information in thoir calling, snd should embrace evory reliabie means for improvement. Mining Operators and Shareholders, at home and abroad, weekly examine our Summary witb increased interest and profit. Our ‘* Domestic Economy” Embraces new sud important facts which should be known in every cahin and household, Short and interesting—the articles under this heading sre freely read and practiced with profit and tmprovement to the readera. The PreEas is not strictly a ’’ papor for professlonal sclentific men,** but rather a Liberal and Popular Scientific Journal, Well caloulated to mako practically sclentific men from onr Intelligent masses. ‘[hls is our stronghold for accomplishing good. Plain, correct and pleasing 1 THE NEW WINCHESTER REPEATING RIFLE, (fodel of 1873,) San Francisco Agency. The Winchestor Repeating Arms Company, of Now Haven, Conn,, bare recently made still further valuahle imarovements on the ovlebrated Henry Rifle, whioh now make it, beyond doubt. the miost magnificent weapon in the world. They havo just introdnocd this beautifal arm upon the markel, and their San Francisco Agenoy is fuily supplied with all the various styles, together with cartridyes for tho same. n the manufacture of the now gun, iron mountings (hlued or case-hardened) hays heen substituted for gun metal or brass, thus increating tha strength of the arm and decroasing its woigbt. ltia also now so constructed as to oarry a Contral Viro eee holding one-third inore powder than used in the cartridge of the model uf 1886, thereby greatly augmenting tho poworwnd accuracy of the weapon. THE:'SPORTING RIFLE Has a Set or Hair Trigger which can be usod at wili—set or Not set. 68 preforred. All thn arms have a sliding iid which covers Lio opening in which the Carrier Block moves upand down, This lid, by the action of the Currier Lever, is alyaye open when the gnn is fired, and closed a han whan tho firing ceasos, thus protecting the lock ond inner works of the gun from dust and rain. Various other improveinenta, which It is not necessary te montion in detail, by whioh the strength of the severul parts ls inoreused and the general appearance of the gun Improved, havo also hoen made. There ia now a greator variety of the Sporting Rifle than heretofore, They can bo had with a longth of barre) (round or octagonal) ranging from 24 to 30 inches, fitted with Globe and Peep Sights, or any othor kind in use. e Curbine is now mado with all the improvements ahove referred to, excopt the set trigcer. Tho Sporting Ritlo and Carhine will also be made as Extra Arms, Gold, Silvor or Nickel Plated, plain or heautifully engraved. MILITARY ARMS. Still farthor iin ProwaEOn tas have been accomplished which overcome all objeotions heretoforo raised against the Repeating Rifle as an army gun. It is safe, certain and effective in fro, whethor nsed with deliberation or durin, excitement in action, and no more imotions are required than in oporating tle old model gun. More extended and minute purticulars concorning the new gun oan ho had by writing or applying to the San F Agency for circular. easily comprehended by all, confined mostly to sbori articles, is our endeavor, For Self-Improvement, Every issuo of the Press abounds with artioles of an elevating cbaracter, to stimuiato the higher virtuca and natures and progressive intellects of botb men and women. 7 Hundreds of Dollars Are oftentimes saved to the readers of this paper by a single hint or artioie of information in its columns; Such Inst have been r dly reported to ths editors and proprietors during thelr long connection with tho Parss. Onurpaper prosenta The New and Novel Developments In the progress of this compsratlvely new section of the Union (hnt recently settled and now rspidly increasing with s population of the most intolllgent and vanture. soms people, attracted from nearly every quarter and clims on the globe), enabls us, with dns enterprise, to display vigor and freshness in our columns not met with in similar journals elsewhere. Ths same circumstances also render such & paver more ospecially yaluablo to its readers in a new, and, to a certain measure, untrted field, where the best methods and processes of indnstry are not so well established or traditionally Enown asin older communities. Published expericncee often save costly sxperiments and disastrons resulte, A Great Variety of Industrial Information, In brief and fresh form, snited totbe wants and tastes of theresders of this coast, whicb is not ebtainable othsrwise ao timely, or in so cheap and convenient form. Asan industrial publication, meeting the wants of so Many kindred industries, this journal stands preeminent and witbouta precedent. Subscriptions payabls in advance—$4 per annum Singls copies, pos’ psid, 10 cents. Address DEWEY & CO., Minrye anp Sorentiric Preuss snd _ Pacirio Rouest Press Office, 224 Sansome St., 8. F. Hints to be Remembered. A note dated on Sundsy is vold. A note obtained by fraud, or even from one intox!cated, can not be collected. If 4 note be stolen it does not release the maker—be must pay it. ¢ An indarser of a note is exempt from Mlabllity, if not seryed with notice of its dishonor witbin twentyfour honrs of its non-payment. A note by s minor is void Notes bear interest only when so stated. Principals are responsible for their agents, Each individual in partnership is responsible for the whole amount of tbe dsbts of the firm, Ignorance of the law excuses no one. It is a fraud to conceal a fraud. The law compels no one to do impossibllities. An agreement without consideration is void. Signatures in lead pencil sre good in law. A receipt for moncy is not legally conclusive. The acts of one partner bind all the others. Contracts made on Sunday can not be enforced. A contract made with a minor is void < Paciric Ru RAL Press, A first-class 16-page Agricultural Home Journal, filled with fresh, valuahleand interesting reading. Every farmer and ruralist should take it. It is immensely popular. Subsoription, $4 a year. DEWEY & CO., Publishers, No. 224 Sansome street, SAN FRANOISCO 4 COMPLIMENT. PuainsrunG, Mrroen Co., Oau., June 22, 1874, Dewex & Co.—Gentlemen: I herewith tender my grateful acknowledgements for the energy, promptness and efficiency which you have displayed in procuring my patent. Although you wero entire strangers to me when I first cominunicated with you, I soon felt satisfiod yon were gentlemen of integrity, and shall always be happy to represent you as such, Very truly yours, H. W. RUCKER, M. D. The Mmine ann Sorentiio Press, San Francisco, Cal., Dewey & Co., ls a rich placer, wherein golden information may be found, valuable to any searcher after knowledge,—Newark Manu focturer, CARTRIDGES. Tho trado is notified that the Shells of the Central Fire Osrtridge for the new gun oan be reloaded, and that the Winotiester Repeating Arms Company are manufaoturers of every description of Cartridge used for Carbine, Ritle and Pistol of any mzko, and that the Company bave a full stook constantiy on hand at their San Francisco Agenoy SOHN SEKINEKER, Sole Agent for Pacific Coast, NO. 108 BATTERY STREET, SAN FRANCISCO. Note.—Also Agent for the Dupont Powder Company and Eagle Safety Fuse Mannfaoturing Company. e Ayer’s Cherry Pectoral, For Diseases of the Throat and Lunge, such as Coughe, Colds, Whooping Cough, Bronchitis, Asthma and Consumption. The few compositions, which bave won tho confidence of mankind and become household words, aniong not only one, but many nations, must hays extraordinary virtues. Per. haps no one evsr secured 50 wide a reputation, or maintained it so long, a8 AYES‘ CHERRY Pzoronau. It has been known to the public about forty years, hy a long continued series of marvellous cures, that have won for it a confidence in its virtues, never equalled by sny other medicing. It still makes the most effectual cures of Coughs, Colds, Consumption, that can he made by medical skill, Indeed ths CHERRY ProroraL has really robbed these dangerous diseases of their terrors, to a great extent, and given a feeling of immunity from their fatal effects, that is well fonnded, if ths remedy be taken in season. Every family should have it in their closet for the remedy and prompt relief of its members. Sickness, suffering and evon life is saved by this timely protection. The prudent should not neglect it, and the wise will not. Keep it by you for the protection it affords by its timely use In sudden attacks, PREPARED BY DR. J. C. AYER & CO., Lowell, Mass., PRACTICAL AND ANALYTICAL CHEMISTS. Sold by all Druggists and dealers in Medicine. CRANE & BRIGHAM, Wholesle Agents, 1v29-ly BAN FRANCISCO, CAL. CALIFORNIA THEATER. BUSH STREET, ABOVE KEAl.Y. JouN MoCuLLouGs. Ma, Barron Hi. .-Proprietor an Manager, ey eee eee clial fe Manager. Engagement of the Popular a: -r, MR. FRANK MAYO. Prices of Admiesion: Dress Circle and Orchestra.... Dress Circle and Orcbestra, Reserved . Balcony...Balcony, Reserved Family Circle.. ne Boxes, according to location. we Doors open at half past seven; Commence at eight o’clock. ja24-tf Every Mechanic Should bave a copy of Brown’s 507 MECHANICAL MOVEMENTS, Illustrated and described. Inventors, mode! makers and ameature mechanics, and atudonts, will find the work valuable far beyond its cost. Published hy DrwEy & Co., Patent Agents and publishers of the Mining and Scientific Press, Price, post paid, $1. : . SPACIFIC Electro-Depositing., Works, Nickel Plating. Silver Plating, Gold Plating, Copper Plating, IN THE HIGHEST STYLE OF THE ART. MINING PLATES EXTRA QUALITY AT LOW PRICES. Old Plated Ware Re-Plated GOOD AS NEW. Works, 134 Sutter Street, S. F. 13v29-tf TO MILLMEN AND MINERS. ASSIGNEES’ SALE. IN BANKRUPTCY. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE UNDERsigneg, undor and by virtue of the power and authority vested in them, and hy virtne of an order of the District Court of the United States for the District of California, made and entered on the léth day of Sentember, A. D. i874, in the matter of the MENDHA SILVER MINING COMPANY, Bankrupt, will sell at publio auction, in the city and county of San Fiancisco, at the anction saiesroom of Jobn Middleton & Son, No. 31¢ Montgomery street, on Friday, the 23d day of October, A. D. 1874 At 12 o'clock, M., All that certain mining and mili property and premises sitnate in Highland Mining District, near Pioche, State ot Nevada, described as foilows, to-wit: ‘4 Cne twenty-stamp mill and i} ‘yet with the appurtenances belonging to the same and necessary for the proper working thereof :! P ‘Ako, the miil site and tho SPRUE known as Mendha Spring, and the tract of land surrounding the same to the extent of twenty(20) acres; 4 , ane the water-pipe connecting the springs with said mill; Algo, the buildings, office, stable, boarding-house, etc., upon said land and adjacent to said mill; . Also, the “Stetefeldt’ furnace in said mill; Also, the following named mines, to-wit: Mendha Mine; ; é Mendha West Extension Mine; Regent Mine; __ Arizona No, 2 Mine; Chief Mine; Crown Prince Mine: « Sadowa Mine; Alaska Mine,and 7 Mendna East Extension Mine; Also, the hoisting works, macbinery and all other sppurtenances connected with said mines, mill and premises. Said property is known as the Mendha Mill and Mines. Terms of Sale—Cash in U.S. gold coin; ten per cent. on fall of hammer, balance on contirmation hy U. 8. District jourt. For particulars Tespocting this property apply to the undersigned, at their respective places of husiness, and to J.M. SEIBERT, Agent of Wells, Fargo & Co., at Pioche, Nevada Dated San Francisco, September 17, 1874. WILLIAM A. SCOTT, JR. At Wells Fargo & Co.'s, San Franvisoo. And HENRY C. HYDE, Room 21, No. 4ii's California street, San Francisco. Assignees of Mendha Silver Mining Company, Bankrupt. John Middleton & Son, Auctioneers. sep2t-4 Diamond Drill Co. The undersigned, owners of LESCHOT’S PATENT for DIAMOND-POINTED DRILLS, now brought to the highest state of perfection, are prepared to fill orders for the IMPROVED PROSPECTING and TUNNELING DRILLS, with or without power, at short notice, and at reduced prices. Ahundant testimony furnished of the great economy and successful working of numerous machines in operation in the quartz and gravel mines on this coast. Circulars forwarded, and full information given upon application. < A. J. SEVERANCE & CO. Office, No. 315 California street, Rooms 16 and 17, 24v26-t£ TWELVE COLUMNS OF PRICES EVERY WEEK. SAN FRANCISCO JOURNAL OF COMMERCE Weekly Price Current. NO MERCHANT SHCULD BE WITHOUT IT. W. H. MURRAY, Easiness Manuger, 444 Clay Street. SUBSCRIBE FOR IT. ‘AVGA UAd 28 RELIABLE REVIEWS OF THE;. MARKETS, Directory. OILES D.Ggar. JAMES M. AYER. GRAY & HAVEN, ATTORNEYS AND COUNSELORS AT LAW In Batlding of Pacific Insnrance Co., N. E. corner Cali ‘ornla and Leidesdor straates, RAN FRANCTSCO JOHN ROACH, Optician, 429 Montgomery Street, . W, corner Sacramento, {iMatraments made, repaired and adjusted ev17-3m. Sarve JOSEPH GILLOTTS STEEL PENS. Sold by all Deaters throughout the World. 19v26-ly We. DARTLINO. BENRY KIMBALL, BARTLING & KIMBALL, BOOK BINDERS, Paper Rulers and Blank Book Manufacturers. GOS Clay atreet, (southwest cor. Sansome), 16732-3m BAN FRANCISCO BENJAMIN MORGAN, Attorney at Law and Counselor in Patent Cases, Office, 207 Sansome Street, S. F. Refers to Dewey & Co., Patent Agents ; Heydenfeldt or H. H. Haight. Judge 3. 6728-3 ATWILL & 00.’S WESTERN MINING AGENCY, No. 240 Montgomery street, 8. E. cor. Pine, opposit Russ House, San Francisco, Mining Stocks bought andsold. Offices in New York, Philadelphia and London, Visitors to the city invited to call and make our roome their beadquarters. Mining Companies incorporatod and Working Capital furnished. Interest of Locators and Shareholders attended to, Mines registered and described. Information relative to Mines, Ores, etc., given. P.O. Box 471. ocl8-ly Banking, The Merchants’ Exchange Bank OF SAN FRANCISCO, Capital, One “Million Dollars. Cc. W. KELLOGG. H. F. HASTINGS, R.N. VAN BRUNT. +se. President, .-Manager. soovee. Onshier, BANKING HOUSE, No. 423 Oalitornia street, San Francisco, 25¥20-qy Kountze Brotaers, Bangers, 12 WALL STREET, NEW YORK, Allow interest at the rate of Four per cent. upor daily balances of Gold and Currency, Receive consignments of Gold, Silver and Lead Bullion, and make Cash advances thereon, Invite Correspondence from Bankers, Mining Companies, Merchants and Smelting Works, 12v27-ly French Savings and Loan Society, 411 Bush street, above Kearny.. SAN FRANCISCO Av2QTtL G. MAHE, Director. Froiseth's New Sectional, Topographical and Mineral MAP OF UTAH. Sizz, 40 By 56 IncuEs; ScaLE, 8 Mmes To an INoB. Handsomely engrayed on stone, colored in counties and mounted on cloth, showing the Counties, Towns, Rivers, Lakes, Railroads, Mines and Mining Districts throughout the Territory, and a]l GovERNMENT SURVEYS made to date, Price, mounted, $8; Pocket form, $5. —ALso— New Mining Map of Utah, Showing the boundaries of the principal mining districts, some 30 in number, sdjacent to Salt Lake Clty. Price, pocket form, $2.50. —ALSO— Froiseth’s New Map of Little Cottonwood Mining District and Vicinity, Showing the location of some 400 mines and tunnel Bites, together with the mines surveyed for U.S. Patent, Price $3. For saleand mailed to any part of the globe, on receipt of nrice, hy A. L. BANCROFT & CC., A, ROMAN & CO., and LECOUNT BROS. & MANSOUR, San Francisco. 10v25-tt SHEET IRON PIPE. THE Risdon.lIron and Locomotive Works Corner Howard and Beale Streete, Are prepared to maks SHEET IRON AND ASPHALTUM PIPE, of any size and for any pressure, and contract to lay the same where wanted, guaranteeing a perfect working pipe with the least amount of material. Standard sizea of railroad Car Wheels, with special patterns for Mining Cars. Thesesmall wheels are made of the best Car Wheel Iron, properly chilled, and can be fitted up with the improved axlo and box—introduced by this company, and guaranteed to outlast any other wheels made in this State. eo All kinds of Machinery made and repaired. 24¥22-3m JOSEPH MOORE, Superintendent, ‘N

October 17, 1874.] MINING AND SCIENTIFIC PRESS. 261 The Mining and Scientific Press--Ever Onward, Our careful aystom of compiling, Judictonsly condenasing, and conrenicntly arranging intn regulsr departments, has been hesrtiiy endorsed, 1t rendors the paper wortb more to readers, whe can find handily tbat which intereets them most. The weekly jasues of tho Press will contain reliablo Information for Practical Miners, -Treating on the Opening of Mines; Mining of Orea ; Milling of Ores; Smelting of Ores; Separation and Roasting of Ores; Amalyamation; Saving of Gold and all precious Metals; Now Processes of Metallurgy: New Discovertea of Mines; Mining Enginouring aud Hydraulles. For Inventors, Mechanics and Manufacturers. Ali new and important developments in Scleutific and Mechanical Progrees; Patents and luventions of the Paolfio Statea; Progress of Home Industries; Hints for Local Manufacturars; Illustrations of Now Ba, chinery; Koporta of Populur Sciontific and Industrial Lectures. Our Mining Summary Glyne the progress of mining work from week to week in tho yariona counties and districts throughout ths prtnelpal mining regions of the United States, arranged in alphabetical order. It is the most extensive record of mining operations pnblixhedin the world. It affords the intelllgent miner a rare opportunity to know and profit by tho work and oxperience of his naighbors. Minors have few aources of practice! Information in thoir calling, snd should embrace evory reliabie means for improvement. Mining Operators and Shareholders, at home and abroad, weekly examine our Summary witb increased interest and profit. Our ‘* Domestic Economy” Embraces new sud important facts which should be known in every cahin and household, Short and interesting—the articles under this heading sre freely read and practiced with profit and tmprovement to the readera. The PreEas is not strictly a ’’ papor for professlonal sclentific men,** but rather a Liberal and Popular Scientific Journal, Well caloulated to mako practically sclentific men from onr Intelligent masses. ‘[hls is our stronghold for accomplishing good. Plain, correct and pleasing 1 THE NEW WINCHESTER REPEATING RIFLE, (fodel of 1873,) San Francisco Agency. The Winchestor Repeating Arms Company, of Now Haven, Conn,, bare recently made still further valuahle imarovements on the ovlebrated Henry Rifle, whioh now make it, beyond doubt. the miost magnificent weapon in the world. They havo just introdnocd this beautifal arm upon the markel, and their San Francisco Agenoy is fuily supplied with all the various styles, together with cartridyes for tho same. n the manufacture of the now gun, iron mountings (hlued or case-hardened) hays heen substituted for gun metal or brass, thus increating tha strength of the arm and decroasing its woigbt. ltia also now so constructed as to oarry a Contral Viro eee holding one-third inore powder than used in the cartridge of the model uf 1886, thereby greatly augmenting tho poworwnd accuracy of the weapon. THE:'SPORTING RIFLE Has a Set or Hair Trigger which can be usod at wili—set or Not set. 68 preforred. All thn arms have a sliding iid which covers Lio opening in which the Carrier Block moves upand down, This lid, by the action of the Currier Lever, is alyaye open when the gnn is fired, and closed a han whan tho firing ceasos, thus protecting the lock ond inner works of the gun from dust and rain. Various other improveinenta, which It is not necessary te montion in detail, by whioh the strength of the severul parts ls inoreused and the general appearance of the gun Improved, havo also hoen made. There ia now a greator variety of the Sporting Rifle than heretofore, They can bo had with a longth of barre) (round or octagonal) ranging from 24 to 30 inches, fitted with Globe and Peep Sights, or any othor kind in use. e Curbine is now mado with all the improvements ahove referred to, excopt the set trigcer. Tho Sporting Ritlo and Carhine will also be made as Extra Arms, Gold, Silvor or Nickel Plated, plain or heautifully engraved. MILITARY ARMS. Still farthor iin ProwaEOn tas have been accomplished which overcome all objeotions heretoforo raised against the Repeating Rifle as an army gun. It is safe, certain and effective in fro, whethor nsed with deliberation or durin, excitement in action, and no more imotions are required than in oporating tle old model gun. More extended and minute purticulars concorning the new gun oan ho had by writing or applying to the San F Agency for circular. easily comprehended by all, confined mostly to sbori articles, is our endeavor, For Self-Improvement, Every issuo of the Press abounds with artioles of an elevating cbaracter, to stimuiato the higher virtuca and natures and progressive intellects of botb men and women. 7 Hundreds of Dollars Are oftentimes saved to the readers of this paper by a single hint or artioie of information in its columns; Such Inst have been r dly reported to ths editors and proprietors during thelr long connection with tho Parss. Onurpaper prosenta The New and Novel Developments In the progress of this compsratlvely new section of the Union (hnt recently settled and now rspidly increasing with s population of the most intolllgent and vanture. soms people, attracted from nearly every quarter and clims on the globe), enabls us, with dns enterprise, to display vigor and freshness in our columns not met with in similar journals elsewhere. Ths same circumstances also render such & paver more ospecially yaluablo to its readers in a new, and, to a certain measure, untrted field, where the best methods and processes of indnstry are not so well established or traditionally Enown asin older communities. Published expericncee often save costly sxperiments and disastrons resulte, A Great Variety of Industrial Information, In brief and fresh form, snited totbe wants and tastes of theresders of this coast, whicb is not ebtainable othsrwise ao timely, or in so cheap and convenient form. Asan industrial publication, meeting the wants of so Many kindred industries, this journal stands preeminent and witbouta precedent. Subscriptions payabls in advance—$4 per annum Singls copies, pos’ psid, 10 cents. Address DEWEY & CO., Minrye anp Sorentiric Preuss snd _ Pacirio Rouest Press Office, 224 Sansome St., 8. F. Hints to be Remembered. A note dated on Sundsy is vold. A note obtained by fraud, or even from one intox!cated, can not be collected. If 4 note be stolen it does not release the maker—be must pay it. ¢ An indarser of a note is exempt from Mlabllity, if not seryed with notice of its dishonor witbin twentyfour honrs of its non-payment. A note by s minor is void Notes bear interest only when so stated. Principals are responsible for their agents, Each individual in partnership is responsible for the whole amount of tbe dsbts of the firm, Ignorance of the law excuses no one. It is a fraud to conceal a fraud. The law compels no one to do impossibllities. An agreement without consideration is void. Signatures in lead pencil sre good in law. A receipt for moncy is not legally conclusive. The acts of one partner bind all the others. Contracts made on Sunday can not be enforced. A contract made with a minor is void < Paciric Ru RAL Press, A first-class 16-page Agricultural Home Journal, filled with fresh, valuahleand interesting reading. Every farmer and ruralist should take it. It is immensely popular. Subsoription, $4 a year. DEWEY & CO., Publishers, No. 224 Sansome street, SAN FRANOISCO 4 COMPLIMENT. PuainsrunG, Mrroen Co., Oau., June 22, 1874, Dewex & Co.—Gentlemen: I herewith tender my grateful acknowledgements for the energy, promptness and efficiency which you have displayed in procuring my patent. Although you wero entire strangers to me when I first cominunicated with you, I soon felt satisfiod yon were gentlemen of integrity, and shall always be happy to represent you as such, Very truly yours, H. W. RUCKER, M. D. The Mmine ann Sorentiio Press, San Francisco, Cal., Dewey & Co., ls a rich placer, wherein golden information may be found, valuable to any searcher after knowledge,—Newark Manu focturer, CARTRIDGES. Tho trado is notified that the Shells of the Central Fire Osrtridge for the new gun oan be reloaded, and that the Winotiester Repeating Arms Company are manufaoturers of every description of Cartridge used for Carbine, Ritle and Pistol of any mzko, and that the Company bave a full stook constantiy on hand at their San Francisco Agenoy SOHN SEKINEKER, Sole Agent for Pacific Coast, NO. 108 BATTERY STREET, SAN FRANCISCO. Note.—Also Agent for the Dupont Powder Company and Eagle Safety Fuse Mannfaoturing Company. e Ayer’s Cherry Pectoral, For Diseases of the Throat and Lunge, such as Coughe, Colds, Whooping Cough, Bronchitis, Asthma and Consumption. The few compositions, which bave won tho confidence of mankind and become household words, aniong not only one, but many nations, must hays extraordinary virtues. Per. haps no one evsr secured 50 wide a reputation, or maintained it so long, a8 AYES‘ CHERRY Pzoronau. It has been known to the public about forty years, hy a long continued series of marvellous cures, that have won for it a confidence in its virtues, never equalled by sny other medicing. It still makes the most effectual cures of Coughs, Colds, Consumption, that can he made by medical skill, Indeed ths CHERRY ProroraL has really robbed these dangerous diseases of their terrors, to a great extent, and given a feeling of immunity from their fatal effects, that is well fonnded, if ths remedy be taken in season. Every family should have it in their closet for the remedy and prompt relief of its members. Sickness, suffering and evon life is saved by this timely protection. The prudent should not neglect it, and the wise will not. Keep it by you for the protection it affords by its timely use In sudden attacks, PREPARED BY DR. J. C. AYER & CO., Lowell, Mass., PRACTICAL AND ANALYTICAL CHEMISTS. Sold by all Druggists and dealers in Medicine. CRANE & BRIGHAM, Wholesle Agents, 1v29-ly BAN FRANCISCO, CAL. CALIFORNIA THEATER. BUSH STREET, ABOVE KEAl.Y. JouN MoCuLLouGs.. Ma, Barron Hi..

.-Proprietor an Manager, ey eee eee clial fe Manager. Engagement of the Popular a: -r, MR. FRANK MAYO. Prices of Admiesion: Dress Circle and Orchestra....... Dress Circle and Orcbestra, Reserved . Balcony.....Balcony, Reserved Family Circle... ne Boxes, according to location.. we Doors open at half past seven; Commence at eight o’clock. ja24-tf Every Mechanic Should bave a copy of Brown’s 507 MECHANICAL MOVEMENTS, Illustrated and described. Inventors, mode! makers and ameature mechanics, and atudonts, will find the work valuable far beyond its cost. Published hy DrwEy & Co., Patent Agents and publishers of the Mining and Scientific Press, Price, post paid, $1. : . SPACIFIC Electro-Depositing., Works, Nickel Plating. Silver Plating, Gold Plating, Copper Plating, IN THE HIGHEST STYLE OF THE ART. MINING PLATES EXTRA QUALITY AT LOW PRICES. Old Plated Ware Re-Plated GOOD AS NEW. Works, 134 Sutter Street, S. F. 13v29-tf TO MILLMEN AND MINERS. ASSIGNEES’ SALE. IN BANKRUPTCY. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE UNDERsigneg, undor and by virtue of the power and authority vested in them, and hy virtne of an order of the District Court of the United States for the District of California, made and entered on the léth day of Sentember, A. D. i874, in the matter of the MENDHA SILVER MINING COMPANY, Bankrupt, will sell at publio auction, in the city and county of San Fiancisco, at the anction saiesroom of Jobn Middleton & Son, No. 31¢ Montgomery street, on Friday, the 23d day of October, A. D. 1874 At 12 o'clock, M., All that certain mining and mili property and premises sitnate in Highland Mining District, near Pioche, State ot Nevada, described as foilows, to-wit: ‘4 Cne twenty-stamp mill and i} ‘yet with the appurtenances belonging to the same and necessary for the proper working thereof :! P ‘Ako, the miil site and tho SPRUE known as Mendha Spring, and the tract of land surrounding the same to the extent of twenty(20) acres; 4 , ane the water-pipe connecting the springs with said mill; Algo, the buildings, office, stable, boarding-house, etc., upon said land and adjacent to said mill; . Also, the “Stetefeldt’ furnace in said mill; Also, the following named mines, to-wit: Mendha Mine; ; é Mendha West Extension Mine; Regent Mine; __ Arizona No, 2 Mine; Chief Mine; Crown Prince Mine: « Sadowa Mine; Alaska Mine,and 7 Mendna East Extension Mine; Also, the hoisting works, macbinery and all other sppurtenances connected with said mines, mill and premises. Said property is known as the Mendha Mill and Mines. Terms of Sale—Cash in U.S. gold coin; ten per cent. on fall of hammer, balance on contirmation hy U. 8. District jourt. For particulars Tespocting this property apply to the undersigned, at their respective places of husiness, and to J.M. SEIBERT, Agent of Wells, Fargo & Co., at Pioche, Nevada Dated San Francisco, September 17, 1874. WILLIAM A. SCOTT, JR. At Wells Fargo & Co.'s, San Franvisoo. And HENRY C. HYDE, Room 21, No. 4ii's California street, San Francisco. Assignees of Mendha Silver Mining Company, Bankrupt. John Middleton & Son, Auctioneers. sep2t-4 Diamond Drill Co. The undersigned, owners of LESCHOT’S PATENT for DIAMOND-POINTED DRILLS, now brought to the highest state of perfection, are prepared to fill orders for the IMPROVED PROSPECTING and TUNNELING DRILLS, with or without power, at short notice, and at reduced prices. Ahundant testimony furnished of the great economy and successful working of numerous machines in operation in the quartz and gravel mines on this coast. Circulars forwarded, and full information given upon application. < A. J. SEVERANCE & CO. Office, No. 315 California street, Rooms 16 and 17, 24v26-t£ TWELVE COLUMNS OF PRICES EVERY WEEK. SAN FRANCISCO JOURNAL OF COMMERCE Weekly Price Current. NO MERCHANT SHCULD BE WITHOUT IT. W. H. MURRAY, Easiness Manuger, 444 Clay Street. SUBSCRIBE FOR IT. ‘AVGA UAd 28 RELIABLE REVIEWS OF THE;. MARKETS, Directory. OILES D.Ggar. JAMES M. AYER. GRAY & HAVEN, ATTORNEYS AND COUNSELORS AT LAW In Batlding of Pacific Insnrance Co., N. E. corner Cali ‘ornla and Leidesdor straates, RAN FRANCTSCO JOHN ROACH, Optician, 429 Montgomery Street, . W, corner Sacramento, {iMatraments made, repaired and adjusted ev17-3m. Sarve JOSEPH GILLOTTS STEEL PENS. Sold by all Deaters throughout the World. 19v26-ly We. DARTLINO. BENRY KIMBALL, BARTLING & KIMBALL, BOOK BINDERS, Paper Rulers and Blank Book Manufacturers. GOS Clay atreet, (southwest cor. Sansome), 16732-3m BAN FRANCISCO BENJAMIN MORGAN, Attorney at Law and Counselor in Patent Cases, Office, 207 Sansome Street, S. F. Refers to Dewey & Co., Patent Agents ; Heydenfeldt or H. H. Haight. Judge 3. 6728-3 ATWILL & 00.’S WESTERN MINING AGENCY, No. 240 Montgomery street, 8. E. cor. Pine, opposit Russ House, San Francisco, Mining Stocks bought andsold. Offices in New York, Philadelphia and London, Visitors to the city invited to call and make our roome their beadquarters. Mining Companies incorporatod and Working Capital furnished. Interest of Locators and Shareholders attended to, Mines registered and described. Information relative to Mines, Ores, etc., given. P.O. Box 471. ocl8-ly Banking, The Merchants’ Exchange Bank OF SAN FRANCISCO, Capital, One “Million Dollars. Cc. W. KELLOGG.. H. F. HASTINGS, R.N. VAN BRUNT.. +se. President, .-Manager. soovee. Onshier, BANKING HOUSE, No. 423 Oalitornia street, San Francisco, 25¥20-qy Kountze Brotaers, Bangers, 12 WALL STREET, NEW YORK, Allow interest at the rate of Four per cent. upor daily balances of Gold and Currency, Receive consignments of Gold, Silver and Lead Bullion, and make Cash advances thereon, Invite Correspondence from Bankers, Mining Companies, Merchants and Smelting Works, 12v27-ly French Savings and Loan Society, 411 Bush street, above Kearny... SAN FRANCISCO Av2QTtL G. MAHE, Director. Froiseth's New Sectional, Topographical and Mineral MAP OF UTAH. Sizz, 40 By 56 IncuEs; ScaLE, 8 Mmes To an INoB. Handsomely engrayed on stone, colored in counties and mounted on cloth, showing the Counties, Towns, Rivers, Lakes, Railroads, Mines and Mining Districts throughout the Territory, and a]l GovERNMENT SURVEYS made to date, Price, mounted, $8; Pocket form, $5. —ALso— New Mining Map of Utah, Showing the boundaries of the principal mining districts, some 30 in number, sdjacent to Salt Lake Clty. Price, pocket form, $2.50. —ALSO— Froiseth’s New Map of Little Cottonwood Mining District and Vicinity, Showing the location of some 400 mines and tunnel Bites, together with the mines surveyed for U.S. Patent, Price $3. For saleand mailed to any part of the globe, on receipt of nrice, hy A. L. BANCROFT & CC., A, ROMAN & CO., and LECOUNT BROS. & MANSOUR, San Francisco. 10v25-tt SHEET IRON PIPE. THE Risdon.lIron and Locomotive Works Corner Howard and Beale Streete, Are prepared to maks SHEET IRON AND ASPHALTUM PIPE, of any size and for any pressure, and contract to lay the same where wanted, guaranteeing a perfect working pipe with the least amount of material. Standard sizea of railroad Car Wheels, with special patterns for Mining Cars. Thesesmall wheels are made of the best Car Wheel Iron, properly chilled, and can be fitted up with the improved axlo and box—introduced by this company, and guaranteed to outlast any other wheels made in this State. eo All kinds of Machinery made and repaired. 24¥22-3m JOSEPH MOORE, Superintendent, ‘N