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Translated from the Swedish ofMadame Marie Sophie Schwartz, byMiss Selma Borg, andMiss Marie A. Brown.
NOW READY.
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"This title would make one suppose that it was a book devoted to common schools and academies. Instead of that, it is a romance of the very highest class,—one of the best historical novels of the age."—Albany Evening Post.
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In presenting to American readers the first translations of this author, who in her own country is universally popular, the publishers take pleasure in making public the following tribute of the Great Swedish Lyric Artiste,Mlle. Christine Nilsson.
New York, November 28, 1870.
Mademoiselle:—It is with great pleasure that I have learned that you, in conjunction withMiss Marie A. Brownhave undertaken to translate into English the magnificent works ofMadame Schwartz.
Allow me then, dear Mademoiselle, as a fervent admirer ofMadame Schwartz, to offer you andMiss Brownmy liveliest felicitations for having chosen an author of so immense merit to introduce to the American public a writer who has contributed to make the glory of our country.
I wish you all the success you deserve, and beg you to be so kind as to send me a copy of the work as soon as it is published.
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THE GREATGEYSER SPRINGSOF CALIFORNIA.Thesecelebrated Springs are the greatest natural curiosity in the world, and are reached by theNAPA VALLEY ROUTE AND THE RUSSIANRIVER VALLEY ROUTE.For particulars of these routes, see description in body of this guide.The Medicinal and Curative Properties of the Geyser Springs are admitted to be equal, if not superior, to Calistoga, Baden-Baden, Aix-la-Chapel, Wiesbaden, or Homburg.The Sceneryis wild, picturesque and grand in the extreme, and finer than that of the lower Alps.The Pluton, or Great Sulphur Creek, which runs by the Geyser Hotel, is well supplied with mountain trout; and the hills abound with deer and other game.THE HOTELIs a large, two-story building, with spacious verandahs surrounding it, above and below, and has been newly furnished. New steam and sulphur bathhouses have been erected, and a large stable has been built.Private Teamscan easily and safely drive over the new road from Calistoga, and at the Geysers will find an abundance of good feed for their horses.SADDLE HORSESFor ladies and Gentlemen, are always on hand, at reasonable prices.A Good Tableis kept at the Hotel, and the best of Liquors and Cigars will be found at the bar, The rooms are comfortable, and the beds are all new and provided with spring mattresses.Board and lodging per day, $3; board and lodging per week, $17.50; single meals, each, $1.50. Baths, 25. Visiting the Geyser Canyons, for each person, $1. Children under ten years of age, half price.Visitors are requested not to pay the Guides, as they are furnished by the Hotel, free of charge.Fare from San Francisco to Calistoga, per steamer and cars, $3.50. Stages from there to the Geysers, $6.00 per passage.J. C. SUSENBETH,P. S.—For further particulars, inquire at the office of J. S. POLACK, Esq., Room No. 1, N. W. corner of Jackson and Montgomery Sts., San Francisco.THE SHORTEST ANDBEST ROUTE TO YOSEMITEVia Modesto.ROSS HOUSE, MODESTO.JOS. COLE, Proprietor.Tourists will find this House conducted in first-class style. Charges moderate, and every attention paid to Guests. Stages leave this House daily for Snelling's, Hornitas, Mariposa, Yosemite, and all points south.YOSEMITE STABLES,MODESTO, CAL.HORSES, CARRIAGES AND SADDLE HORSESTo let on reasonable terms.Horses boarded with the best of care, by the day or week.Private Teams Furnished at the shortest notice; also Two Four or Six Horse Turnouts furnished for Tourists, with Concord or Kimball Carriages, with careful and experienced Drivers.F. H. ROSS, Proprietor.Modesto is situated at the terminus of the Visalia Division of the C. P. R. R.The Ross House, also the Yosemite Stables were built by F. H. Ross, almost exclusively for the accommodation of Tourists, and no pains will be spared to make their visit to the House, or transit to the valley comfortable and pleasant.
THE GREAT
GEYSER SPRINGS
OF CALIFORNIA.
Thesecelebrated Springs are the greatest natural curiosity in the world, and are reached by the
NAPA VALLEY ROUTE AND THE RUSSIANRIVER VALLEY ROUTE.
For particulars of these routes, see description in body of this guide.
The Medicinal and Curative Properties of the Geyser Springs are admitted to be equal, if not superior, to Calistoga, Baden-Baden, Aix-la-Chapel, Wiesbaden, or Homburg.The Sceneryis wild, picturesque and grand in the extreme, and finer than that of the lower Alps.
The Pluton, or Great Sulphur Creek, which runs by the Geyser Hotel, is well supplied with mountain trout; and the hills abound with deer and other game.
THE HOTEL
Is a large, two-story building, with spacious verandahs surrounding it, above and below, and has been newly furnished. New steam and sulphur bathhouses have been erected, and a large stable has been built.Private Teamscan easily and safely drive over the new road from Calistoga, and at the Geysers will find an abundance of good feed for their horses.
SADDLE HORSES
For ladies and Gentlemen, are always on hand, at reasonable prices.
A Good Tableis kept at the Hotel, and the best of Liquors and Cigars will be found at the bar, The rooms are comfortable, and the beds are all new and provided with spring mattresses.
Board and lodging per day, $3; board and lodging per week, $17.50; single meals, each, $1.50. Baths, 25. Visiting the Geyser Canyons, for each person, $1. Children under ten years of age, half price.
Visitors are requested not to pay the Guides, as they are furnished by the Hotel, free of charge.
Fare from San Francisco to Calistoga, per steamer and cars, $3.50. Stages from there to the Geysers, $6.00 per passage.
J. C. SUSENBETH,
P. S.—For further particulars, inquire at the office of J. S. POLACK, Esq., Room No. 1, N. W. corner of Jackson and Montgomery Sts., San Francisco.
THE SHORTEST AND
BEST ROUTE TO YOSEMITE
Via Modesto.
ROSS HOUSE, MODESTO.
JOS. COLE, Proprietor.
Tourists will find this House conducted in first-class style. Charges moderate, and every attention paid to Guests. Stages leave this House daily for Snelling's, Hornitas, Mariposa, Yosemite, and all points south.
YOSEMITE STABLES,
MODESTO, CAL.
HORSES, CARRIAGES AND SADDLE HORSES
To let on reasonable terms.
Horses boarded with the best of care, by the day or week.
Private Teams Furnished at the shortest notice; also Two Four or Six Horse Turnouts furnished for Tourists, with Concord or Kimball Carriages, with careful and experienced Drivers.
F. H. ROSS, Proprietor.
Modesto is situated at the terminus of the Visalia Division of the C. P. R. R.
The Ross House, also the Yosemite Stables were built by F. H. Ross, almost exclusively for the accommodation of Tourists, and no pains will be spared to make their visit to the House, or transit to the valley comfortable and pleasant.
REVERE HOUSEJOHN W. SHARP, Proprietor.Second Street, opposite Court House,NAPA CITY.ONLY FIRST-CLASS HOUSE IN NAPA CITY.THIS HOUSE is fitted up in superior style, and is now open for the reception ofPermanent and Transient Guests. It is built in modern style, and the rooms are large, airy and pleasant.THE BAR is well supplied. THE TABLE shall be second to none in the State. The farming community will find at this House the best of accommodations at reasonable prices.AMERICAN HOTEL,Main Street, Petaluma.MRS. WM. ORDWAY, Proprietress.This Hotel, first-class in every particular, is the leading house in this city and one of the best hotels on the coast.THE BUILDING is a large, three-story, fire-proof brick, situated in the center of the business part of the city, well ventilated, supplied with water and gas, perfectly arranged with a view to comfort and convenience, containing sixty three rooms, elegant parlor, pleasant reading room, first-class Bar and Billiard room, Hair Dressing Saloon and Cigar Stand.THE ROOMS, single and en-suite, are large, with high ceilings, well ventilated and elegantly furnished.THE TABLE is supplied with the best the market affords, prepared and served in first-class style.A LIVERY STABLE is connected with the Hotel. Splendid carriages are furnished upon notice at the office.OMNIBUSES convey guests to and from the Hotel to cars and steamers, free of charge.STAGES from the city leave from this Hotel.Tourists, visiting the city, are shown every courtesy and attention in all departments of the Hotel.FOR THE VERYBest Photographs,GO TOBRADLEYANDRULOFSON,429 Montgomery Street,SAN FRANCISCO.Closed on Sundays.
REVERE HOUSE
JOHN W. SHARP, Proprietor.
Second Street, opposite Court House,
NAPA CITY.
ONLY FIRST-CLASS HOUSE IN NAPA CITY.
THIS HOUSE is fitted up in superior style, and is now open for the reception ofPermanent and Transient Guests. It is built in modern style, and the rooms are large, airy and pleasant.
THE BAR is well supplied. THE TABLE shall be second to none in the State. The farming community will find at this House the best of accommodations at reasonable prices.
AMERICAN HOTEL,
Main Street, Petaluma.
MRS. WM. ORDWAY, Proprietress.
This Hotel, first-class in every particular, is the leading house in this city and one of the best hotels on the coast.
THE BUILDING is a large, three-story, fire-proof brick, situated in the center of the business part of the city, well ventilated, supplied with water and gas, perfectly arranged with a view to comfort and convenience, containing sixty three rooms, elegant parlor, pleasant reading room, first-class Bar and Billiard room, Hair Dressing Saloon and Cigar Stand.
THE ROOMS, single and en-suite, are large, with high ceilings, well ventilated and elegantly furnished.
THE TABLE is supplied with the best the market affords, prepared and served in first-class style.
A LIVERY STABLE is connected with the Hotel. Splendid carriages are furnished upon notice at the office.
OMNIBUSES convey guests to and from the Hotel to cars and steamers, free of charge.
STAGES from the city leave from this Hotel.
Tourists, visiting the city, are shown every courtesy and attention in all departments of the Hotel.
FOR THE VERYBest Photographs,GO TOBRADLEYANDRULOFSON,
429 Montgomery Street,SAN FRANCISCO.
Closed on Sundays.
THE CALIFORNIAINK COMPANY,405 & 407 SANSOME STREET,SAN FRANCISCO.GEORGE L. FAULKNER,Agent.Are manufacturing Writing Inks of different colors, equal if not superior to those of Eastern or Foreign manufacture.For our Black Writing Fluid, we claim:1st.—That it will not corrode or clog the pen, but keep it always in a bright, clean condition.2d.—That there is no sediment that can settle and impair the color.3d.—That it flows freely from, and is of a rich, deep color as soon as it leaves the pen.4th.—It is not affected by acids, as an acid that would remove the ink will eat up the paper.5th.—It cannot be washed off with water.6th.—It is a California production, and the manufacture of the same keeps thousands of dollars in the State, that have hitherto been sent abroad for Ink.We also make a superior article of MUCILAGE that cannot be excelled for its adhesive qualities.LIQUID LAUNDRY BLUING.—A convenient and reliable preparation, to take the place of all others hitherto used for Laundry purposes. Put up in 8 oz. bottles and gallon jars.The attention of the trade is respectfully solicited to these manufactures. Perfect satisfaction guaranteed.Refer, by permission, to Messrs. A. L. Bancroft & Company, who are selling large quantities of our Writing Inks and Mucilage.CALIFORNIA INK COMPANY,GEO. L. FAULKNER, Agent.SATISFACTION IN ALL CASES GUARANTEED.ASK YOUR STATIONER FOREAGLE PENCILS.These pencils, which have been before the American public for several years, are rapidly growing in popularity, and are to-dayMORE EXTENSIVELY USED IN THE UNITED STATES THAN ANY OTHER.And are pronounced by all who have given them a fair trial, to beINFERIOR TO NONEmanufactured, and are sold at prices materially lower than are other first-class articles.Office Rubber-Head pencils are very much liked by business men.Eagle Drawing pencils are recommended in the Drawing Books now in use in the State of California, and by Drawing Teachers, and others.EAGLE DIAMOND RUBBER IS THE BEST MANUFACTURED.SOLD BY BOOKSELLERS & STATIONERS GENERALLY.And at Wholesale and Retail byA. L. Bancroft & Company,BOOKSELLERS AND STATIONERS721 MARKET ST., SAN FRANCISCO.Rudolf Eitner,DESIGNER ANDENGRAVER ON WOOD,629 CLAY STREET,San Francisco.JOS. FIGEL,Clothier, Merchant TailorAND DEALER INMen's and Boys' Clothing,FURNISHING GOODS, TRUNKS, &C.211 MONTGOMERY STREET,Russ Block, opposite Platt's Hall,Would respectfully invite the attention of the Public to his superior Stock of Goods, feeling confident that he can suit, both in regard to Price and Quality.A FEATUREIn his business is the particular attention paid to the manufacture of Men's and Boys' Clothing, College and Military Uniforms of every description to Order, from a large assortment of Cloths, Cassimeres, Beavers, Scotch Tweed, etc.Elegance of Style and Perfection of Fit are in all cases guaranteed.A visit to my Establishment will convince you of my ability to please in every respect.JOS. FIGEL,No. 211 Montgomery Street, San Francisco, California.ESTABLISHED IN 1852.L. P. FISHER'SADVERTISINGAGENCY.Rooms 20 & 21 Merchants' ExchangeCALIFORNIA ST., SAN FRANCISCO.Agent for the Sacramento Union."ADVERTISING IS THE OIL WHICH WISE MEN PUT IN THEIR LAMPS."—Modern Proverb.GIRARD'S SECRET.Stephen Girard, than whom no shrewder business man ever lived, used to say in his old age:"I have always considered advertising liberally and long to be the great medium of success in business and prelude to wealth. And I have made it an invariable rule, too, to advertise in the dullest times, as well as in the busiest, long experience having taught me that money thus spent is well laid out; as by keeping my business continually before the public, it has secured many sales that I otherwise would have lost."Advertisements and Subscriptions solicited for papers published in California and Oregon, Washington, Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Arizona and adjacent Territories; Sandwich Islands, the British Possessions, Mexican Ports, Nicaragua, Panama, Valparaiso, Japan, China, Europe, Australia, Atlantic States, etc., etc.N. B.—FOR SALE; bound volumes of theSacramento Union, from Sept. 19th, 1855, to the present time; also, theSan Francisco Evening Bulletin, in bound volumes, from the beginning of its publication to the present time.SAN FRANCISCO MILLS.HOBBS, GILMORE & CO.Manufacturers of BOXES,ALSO,Sawing and Planing Mills,Market, Beale and Main Sts.SAN FRANCISCO.San Pedro Street, near Depot, San Jose.FOR SALE;SPANISH CEDAR, MAHOGANY,AND OTHER FANCY WOOD.☛We are now manufacturing, and will receive orders for the manufacture of different kinds ofAGRICULTURAL MACHINES.FOR FINE HATSGO TOJ. C. Meussdorffer.NORTH EAST CORNEROFMontgomery & Bush Sts.SAN FRANCISCO.Occidental HotelMONTGOMERYSt.SAN FRANCISCO,Cal.GEORGE T. PRACY,MACHINE WORKS,109 & 111 MISSION STREET,SAN FRANCISCO.These Works have lately been increased, by additional tools, and we are now able to turn out any kind of work, equal to and cheaper than any establishment in the State, that is to say:—Steam Engines, Flour and Saw Mills, Quartz Machinery, Printing Presses,AND MACHINERY MADE OF EVERY DESCRIPTION.IMPROVED SAFETY STORE HOISTS,Fitted with Cutting's Patent Cams, unequaled for safety, convenience and cheapness. This Hoist can be built for about half the price of any other in use. To be seen at HAWLEY & CO'S.ALSO, MANUFACTURER AND SOLE AGENT FORPRACY'S CELEBRATED GOVERNOR.TURNING LATHES, &C CONSTANTLY ON HAND.H. ROSEKRANS. S. READ.H. Rosekrans & Co.IMPORTERS AND DEALERS INHARDWARE,Builders' Materials, Carpenters' Tools,HOUSE-FURNISHING UTENSILS,AND ALL KINDS OFSHELF HARDWARE.135 Montgomery StreetNEAR BUSH STREET,SAN FRANCISCO.PianoSHERMAN & HYDE,IMPORTERS AND DEALERS INSHEET MUSICPIANOS, ORGANS,ANDMUSICAL MERCHANDISE OF EVERY DESCRIPTIONCorner Kearny & Sutter Streets,SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.Send your orders directly to us. Remember it is no more trouble or expense to send Sheet Music by Mail, one thousand miles than it is one mile.Music Teachers, Seminaries and Dealers liberally dealt with.Thurnauer & Zinn,Cane GoodsIMPORTERS OFFrench and German Fancy Baskets,ENGLISH AND AMERICAN WILLOW WARE,TOYS, FANCY GOODSAND YANKEE NOTIONS,CANE AND WILLOW CHAIRS,LADIES' WORK STANDS,Wooden Ware, Feather Dusters, Brushes,ETC., ETC., ETC.533 MARKET STREET,Opposite Sutter and Sansome Streets, SAN FRANCISCO.The shortest and best route toYOSEMITE VALLEY.C. P. R. R. to Modesto, thence by stage toCoulterville, Bower Cave, PilotPeak and Crane Flat.Leaves Modesto on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 5 o'clock,A.M., arrives at Coulterville at 2P.M.; distance 50 miles; leaving Coulterville at 4P.M., arrive at Bower Cave, at 7P.M.Next morning leave Bower Cave at 6A.M., and arrive at Crane Flat at 11A.M.Take Saddle Horse and arrive at the Hotels in the Valley, at 4 o'clock,P.M., 15 miles horseback. Returning, leave Yosemite at 7 o'clock,A.M., distance, 46 miles, arrive at Coulterville at 5 o'clock,P.M., leave Coulterville at 5A.M., arrive at Modesto, at 4 o'clockP.M.The above route is superior to all others, as there is less time consumed on the road, more rest, and the whole route gives finer scenery than by any other, from the fact that after you strike the foot hills, you pass along the dividing ridge between the Tuolumne and Merced rivers, to the East, the Sierra Nevada, with Castle Peak, Mount Dames, and other prominent points, to the West, is the San Joaquin, and the Coast Range; also less dust than any other route, as the route is East and West, and the north winds that are almost constantly blowing, carry the dust from you.And as a round trip is always desirable; parties can go by Coulterville, and outviaBig Trees and Mariposa, orvice versa.By the first of June, there will be but 2½ miles horseback riding into the valley.The nights at Bower Cave are cool and refreshing, unsurpassed on the whole route.Through Tickets for sale at all the railroad offices, Sacramento and Lathrop.G. W. COULTER, Agent.Office at C. B.& M; R. R. R. office 214 Montg'y Street.VALUABLE BOOKS,For Children and Youth.PUBLISHED BYANDREW F. GRAVES,20 CORNHILL, BOSTON, MASS.THE SUNSHINE SERIES.—By H. N. W. B. Six volumes. 18mo.,$3.60This is an entirely new series of books, by one of the best writers of juvenile books. They are put up in a neat box, and will be found excellent for the "Sabbath School Library."AMY GARNETT. One vol., 16 mo.$1.25LYNDA NEWTON.—By Mrs. L. J. H. Frost. 16 mo.,1.50An excellent book, and one which will interest every one.DAVY'S MOTTO. 16 mo.,1.25It is better to do well than to say well is the motto.JOE AND THE HOWARDS; or Armed with Eyes. 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The narrative is one of actual experience during a three years' residence in the country.A Graphic and Truthful History.History of Paraguay.With Notes of Personal Observations and reminiscences of diplomacy under difficulties. By Charles A. Washburn, Commissioner and Minister Resident of the United States at Asuncion, from 1861 to 1868. In two volumes. Octavo. Illustrated with Maps and Engravings.$7 50"A history stranger than many works of fiction, abounding in incidents of devoted heroism, and fearful cruelty."—Chicago Post.A Journalist in Europe.Over the Ocean; or, Sights and Scenes in Foreign Lands. By Curtis Guild, Editor of the "Commercial Bulletin," Boston. Crown 8vo.$2 50"Mr. Curtis Guild has given the public a book of travel such as they may search for elsewhere in vain."—Boston Post.Sold by all booksellers and newsdealers, and sent by mail postpaid, on receipt of price.Lee & Shepard, Publishers, Boston.LEE, SHEPARD & DILLINGHAM, N. 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THE CALIFORNIAINK COMPANY,405 & 407 SANSOME STREET,SAN FRANCISCO.
GEORGE L. FAULKNER,Agent.
Are manufacturing Writing Inks of different colors, equal if not superior to those of Eastern or Foreign manufacture.
For our Black Writing Fluid, we claim:
1st.—That it will not corrode or clog the pen, but keep it always in a bright, clean condition.
2d.—That there is no sediment that can settle and impair the color.
3d.—That it flows freely from, and is of a rich, deep color as soon as it leaves the pen.
4th.—It is not affected by acids, as an acid that would remove the ink will eat up the paper.
5th.—It cannot be washed off with water.
6th.—It is a California production, and the manufacture of the same keeps thousands of dollars in the State, that have hitherto been sent abroad for Ink.
We also make a superior article of MUCILAGE that cannot be excelled for its adhesive qualities.
LIQUID LAUNDRY BLUING.—A convenient and reliable preparation, to take the place of all others hitherto used for Laundry purposes. Put up in 8 oz. bottles and gallon jars.
The attention of the trade is respectfully solicited to these manufactures. Perfect satisfaction guaranteed.
Refer, by permission, to Messrs. A. L. Bancroft & Company, who are selling large quantities of our Writing Inks and Mucilage.
CALIFORNIA INK COMPANY,GEO. L. FAULKNER, Agent.
SATISFACTION IN ALL CASES GUARANTEED.
ASK YOUR STATIONER FOREAGLE PENCILS.
These pencils, which have been before the American public for several years, are rapidly growing in popularity, and are to-day
MORE EXTENSIVELY USED IN THE UNITED STATES THAN ANY OTHER.
And are pronounced by all who have given them a fair trial, to beINFERIOR TO NONEmanufactured, and are sold at prices materially lower than are other first-class articles.
Office Rubber-Head pencils are very much liked by business men.
Eagle Drawing pencils are recommended in the Drawing Books now in use in the State of California, and by Drawing Teachers, and others.
EAGLE DIAMOND RUBBER IS THE BEST MANUFACTURED.
SOLD BY BOOKSELLERS & STATIONERS GENERALLY.And at Wholesale and Retail byA. L. Bancroft & Company,BOOKSELLERS AND STATIONERS721 MARKET ST., SAN FRANCISCO.
Rudolf Eitner,DESIGNER ANDENGRAVER ON WOOD,629 CLAY STREET,San Francisco.
Rudolf Eitner,DESIGNER ANDENGRAVER ON WOOD,629 CLAY STREET,San Francisco.
JOS. FIGEL,Clothier, Merchant Tailor
AND DEALER INMen's and Boys' Clothing,FURNISHING GOODS, TRUNKS, &C.
211 MONTGOMERY STREET,Russ Block, opposite Platt's Hall,
Would respectfully invite the attention of the Public to his superior Stock of Goods, feeling confident that he can suit, both in regard to Price and Quality.
A FEATURE
In his business is the particular attention paid to the manufacture of Men's and Boys' Clothing, College and Military Uniforms of every description to Order, from a large assortment of Cloths, Cassimeres, Beavers, Scotch Tweed, etc.
Elegance of Style and Perfection of Fit are in all cases guaranteed.
A visit to my Establishment will convince you of my ability to please in every respect.
JOS. FIGEL,
No. 211 Montgomery Street, San Francisco, California.
ESTABLISHED IN 1852.
L. P. FISHER'SADVERTISINGAGENCY.
Rooms 20 & 21 Merchants' Exchange
CALIFORNIA ST., SAN FRANCISCO.
Agent for the Sacramento Union.
"ADVERTISING IS THE OIL WHICH WISE MEN PUT IN THEIR LAMPS."—Modern Proverb.
GIRARD'S SECRET.
Stephen Girard, than whom no shrewder business man ever lived, used to say in his old age:
"I have always considered advertising liberally and long to be the great medium of success in business and prelude to wealth. And I have made it an invariable rule, too, to advertise in the dullest times, as well as in the busiest, long experience having taught me that money thus spent is well laid out; as by keeping my business continually before the public, it has secured many sales that I otherwise would have lost."
Advertisements and Subscriptions solicited for papers published in California and Oregon, Washington, Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Arizona and adjacent Territories; Sandwich Islands, the British Possessions, Mexican Ports, Nicaragua, Panama, Valparaiso, Japan, China, Europe, Australia, Atlantic States, etc., etc.
N. B.—FOR SALE; bound volumes of theSacramento Union, from Sept. 19th, 1855, to the present time; also, theSan Francisco Evening Bulletin, in bound volumes, from the beginning of its publication to the present time.
SAN FRANCISCO MILLS.
HOBBS, GILMORE & CO.Manufacturers of BOXES,ALSO,Sawing and Planing Mills,
Market, Beale and Main Sts.SAN FRANCISCO.
San Pedro Street, near Depot, San Jose.
FOR SALE;SPANISH CEDAR, MAHOGANY,AND OTHER FANCY WOOD.
☛We are now manufacturing, and will receive orders for the manufacture of different kinds of
AGRICULTURAL MACHINES.
FOR FINE HATSGO TOJ. C. Meussdorffer.
NORTH EAST CORNEROFMontgomery & Bush Sts.SAN FRANCISCO.
Occidental HotelMONTGOMERYSt.SAN FRANCISCO,Cal.
Occidental HotelMONTGOMERYSt.SAN FRANCISCO,Cal.
GEORGE T. PRACY,MACHINE WORKS,109 & 111 MISSION STREET,SAN FRANCISCO.
These Works have lately been increased, by additional tools, and we are now able to turn out any kind of work, equal to and cheaper than any establishment in the State, that is to say:—
Steam Engines, Flour and Saw Mills, Quartz Machinery, Printing Presses,AND MACHINERY MADE OF EVERY DESCRIPTION.IMPROVED SAFETY STORE HOISTS,
Fitted with Cutting's Patent Cams, unequaled for safety, convenience and cheapness. This Hoist can be built for about half the price of any other in use. To be seen at HAWLEY & CO'S.
ALSO, MANUFACTURER AND SOLE AGENT FORPRACY'S CELEBRATED GOVERNOR.TURNING LATHES, &C CONSTANTLY ON HAND.
H. ROSEKRANS. S. READ.
H. Rosekrans & Co.
IMPORTERS AND DEALERS INHARDWARE,Builders' Materials, Carpenters' Tools,HOUSE-FURNISHING UTENSILS,AND ALL KINDS OFSHELF HARDWARE.
135 Montgomery Street
NEAR BUSH STREET,SAN FRANCISCO.
Piano
SHERMAN & HYDE,IMPORTERS AND DEALERS INSHEET MUSICPIANOS, ORGANS,ANDMUSICAL MERCHANDISE OF EVERY DESCRIPTION
Corner Kearny & Sutter Streets,SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.
Send your orders directly to us. Remember it is no more trouble or expense to send Sheet Music by Mail, one thousand miles than it is one mile.
Music Teachers, Seminaries and Dealers liberally dealt with.
Thurnauer & Zinn,
Cane Goods
IMPORTERS OFFrench and German Fancy Baskets,ENGLISH AND AMERICAN WILLOW WARE,TOYS, FANCY GOODSAND YANKEE NOTIONS,CANE AND WILLOW CHAIRS,LADIES' WORK STANDS,Wooden Ware, Feather Dusters, Brushes,ETC., ETC., ETC.
533 MARKET STREET,Opposite Sutter and Sansome Streets, SAN FRANCISCO.
The shortest and best route to
YOSEMITE VALLEY.
C. P. R. R. to Modesto, thence by stage toCoulterville, Bower Cave, PilotPeak and Crane Flat.
Leaves Modesto on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 5 o'clock,A.M., arrives at Coulterville at 2P.M.; distance 50 miles; leaving Coulterville at 4P.M., arrive at Bower Cave, at 7P.M.Next morning leave Bower Cave at 6A.M., and arrive at Crane Flat at 11A.M.Take Saddle Horse and arrive at the Hotels in the Valley, at 4 o'clock,P.M., 15 miles horseback. Returning, leave Yosemite at 7 o'clock,A.M., distance, 46 miles, arrive at Coulterville at 5 o'clock,P.M., leave Coulterville at 5A.M., arrive at Modesto, at 4 o'clockP.M.
The above route is superior to all others, as there is less time consumed on the road, more rest, and the whole route gives finer scenery than by any other, from the fact that after you strike the foot hills, you pass along the dividing ridge between the Tuolumne and Merced rivers, to the East, the Sierra Nevada, with Castle Peak, Mount Dames, and other prominent points, to the West, is the San Joaquin, and the Coast Range; also less dust than any other route, as the route is East and West, and the north winds that are almost constantly blowing, carry the dust from you.
And as a round trip is always desirable; parties can go by Coulterville, and outviaBig Trees and Mariposa, orvice versa.
By the first of June, there will be but 2½ miles horseback riding into the valley.
The nights at Bower Cave are cool and refreshing, unsurpassed on the whole route.
Through Tickets for sale at all the railroad offices, Sacramento and Lathrop.
G. W. COULTER, Agent.
Office at C. B.& M; R. R. R. office 214 Montg'y Street.
VALUABLE BOOKS,For Children and Youth.
PUBLISHED BYANDREW F. GRAVES,20 CORNHILL, BOSTON, MASS.
HAVE YOU READ THENEW PRIZE BOOKS.
Fourteenth Thousand now ready.
DIGGING A GRAVEWith a Wine-Glass.And the First Glass of Wine.
Simple texts are sometimes more effective preachers than sermons, or whole volumes of well conceived essays. Read the two stories within the covers of this book, kind reader, and if a first glass of wine tempt you, let the prayer go forth, "Lead us not into temptation."
Beautifully illustrated. Price $1.25.
DOWN IN A SALOON;ORThe Minister's Protege.
By the author of the new $600.00 prize book,"BOTH SIDES OF THE STREET."
Beautifully bound in gold and black, and sent prepaid by mail. Price, $1.50 For sale by all Booksellers.
HENRY HOYT,No. 9 Cornhill, Boston.
For sale by A. L. Bancroft & Co.
BOOKS OF TRAVEL.
Published byLEE & SHEPARD, BOSTON.
Sold by all booksellers and newsdealers, and sent by mail postpaid, on receipt of price.
Lee & Shepard, Publishers, Boston.
LEE, SHEPARD & DILLINGHAM, N. Y.
GET THE BEST BOOKSFOR THE CHILDREN.
PUBLISHED BYHENRY A. YOUNG & CO.