institutions in the Eastern States. The library of the association is the second in the State, numbering over ten thousand two hundred volumes of works in the different departments of literature. Connected with the library is a valuable and extensive collection of works of reference, three thousand volumes in extent, which is open to the inspection of visitors and the public in general. The amount expended for books, etc., for increase of library, during the last fiscal year, was three thousand five hundred dollars; increase of library during same period, twenty-three hundred volumes; increase of library from January, 1855, to October, 1858, six thousand volumes. The reading rooms of the association are furnished with the leading newspapers and periodicals of the United States and Europe, and contains, in addition thereto, a cabinet of specimens of mineralogy and the natural history of the State, and a numerous and valuable collection of paintings, engravings, etc. The number of members, 1,200; average number of volumes taken out monthly, 1,600. The terms of admission to the rooms and library, are five dollars initiation fee, and one dollar per month, payable quarterly. The influence of an institution of this character, properly directed, cannot be estimated; and it can scarcely be doubted that the esprit du corps of the mercantile community of the State will sustain and enlarge this association, by confiding its management to energetic and talented men, and by liberally contributing to its support. 4. LIBRARY OF SANTA CLARA COLLEGE, SAN JOSE. The library connected with the Santa Clara College is an important, and, for its extent, one of the most valuable collections of works in the State. The theological department contains three thousand volumes, among which may be found many rare and valuable works, not contained in any other library on the Pacific coast. Valuable and extensive contributions from the Eastern States and Europe are constantly being added to the library, and every effort is made by the reverend faculty in charge thereof to increase its facilities and to maintain for it a character equal to that of the excellent institution to which it is attached. Number of volumes, October, 1858, five thousand two hundred and five. 5. ODD FELLOWS' LIBRARY ASSOCIATION, SAN FRANCISCO. Established 1853. The library of the Odd Fellows' Association contains over five thousand volumes; among which may be found a valuable collection of works on the Pacific coast, and, in addition thereto, one of the most extensive series of books on the subject of Odd Fellowship to be found in any other library in the United States. There is connected with the library a reading room, well supplied with the newspapers and periodicals of the day, also, a valuable cabinet of specimens of mineralogy, shells, etc., of California and the Pacific. The progress of this library, for the past few years, is highly creditable to the society by whose patronage it is sustained. The board of directors in charge thereof have been unceasing in their efforts to advance its prosperity and promote its usefulness. 6. SACRAMENTO LIBRARY ASSOCIATION. Organized 1857. Officers: President, Joseph W. Winans; Vice-President, L. A. Booth; Trustees: C. Crocker, J. G. Hyer, J. M. Frey, M. D., Leland Stanford and James Queen; Recording Secretary, R. P. Lee, Jr., Corresponding Secretary, James Langley; Treasurer, E. Mills; Librarian, S. V. Vreeland. The objects of this association are, the establishment of a library and reading room, the collection of scientific cabinets, works of art, philosophical apparatus, and other literary and scientific purposes. Any person may become an active member by the payment of an initiation fee of five dollars and a quarterly sum of two dollars and fifty cents. Stockholders may also become members by the payment of the regular quarterly dues. The payment of one hundred dollars secures a life membership, and the right to claim two shares of stock with the privileges of a stockholder and an active member, without the payment of the quarterly dues. The shares of stock are twentyfive dollars each. The number of volumes contained in the library is nearly five thousand, to which additions are constantly being made of the standard literature of the day. This collection of books, for so young an association, is as creditable to the liberality as it is to the literary taste of the citizens of Sacramento. 7. CALIFORNIA PIONEERS, SAN FRANCISCO. Organized August, 1850. President, A. G. Abell; Vice-Presidents; P. A. Roach, J. B. McMinn, G. C. Yount, C. J. Fernald, L. Cunningham; Secretary, W. R. Wheaton; Treasurer, J. H. Turney; Directors, B. F. Voorhees, O. V. Sawyer, M. S. Whiting, E. F. Northam, J. G. Eastland, T. H. Blythe, J. S. Ellis. "The objects of the society are to cultivate social intercourse among its members; to collect and preserve information connected with the early settlement and subsequent conquest of the country; and to perpetuate the memory of those whose sagacity, energy and enterprise induced them to settle in the wilderness, and become the founders of a new State. The members shall be composed of two classes. To the first class, all who were residents of California prior to the first day of January, 1849, and the male descendants of all such, who were members, shall be eligible. To the second class, all who were residents of California prior to the first day of January, 1850, and the male descendants of all such, who were members, shall be eligible. Honorary members may be admitted without these qualifications, in accordance with such provisions as may be made in the by-laws. Any who may have rendered distinguished or important services to the society, the State, or the United States, may be admitted as honorary members." The register of the society shows eight hundred and thirty-six names, and seven as honorary members. The number of active, paying members may be computed at three hundred and fifty-four. Terms: City members, twelve dollars per year; country members, five dollars per year. The payment of seventy-five dollars releases a member from payment of dues, and constitutes him a lifemember. The reading rooms of the society are well supplied with the leading newspapers and periodicals of the United States and Europe, and contain, in addition thereto, a small but well selected library. The society are in possession of numerous records and many valuable relics, connected with the early history of California, which render a visit to their rooms both interesting and instructive. XXV.-NEWSPAPER AND PERIODICAL PRESS. There are ninety different newspapers and periodicals published in the State of California; of which nineteen are issued daily, sixty-five weekly, two semi-monthly, and four monthly. In addition to the regular issues of these publications, four of the dailies issue weekly and steamer editions, one issues a steamer, and six issue weekly editions; of the weeklies, two issue steamer editions, making a total of one hundred and seven different publications, viz: daily, nineteen; weekly, seventy-five; semi-monthly and steamer, nine; and monthly, four. In politics, twenty-nine are Democratic, (Administration), fifteen Republican and Anti-Lecompton, and twenty-seven are independent; six are devoted to religion; two to agriculture; two to literature; one to mining; one to medicine, and seven to miscellaneous subjects. Seven are published in foreign languages-three in French, two in Spanish, one in German, and one in Chinese. Thirty-one different publications are issued in San Francisco; four in Sacramento; three in Stockton, and two in Marysville. 1. LIST OF NEWSPAPERS AND PERIODICALS, Published in California, with the Place and Time of Publication, Name of Publisher, Etc., Etc., October 15, 1858. Publishers. ILong & Montgomery 3 Hutchings & Rosenfield 8 C. M. Chase. 2 J. Eckman.. 6 Brooks, Daggett & Foard 9 John Nugent 1 Mrs. F. H. Day. 1J. C. Duncan. 4 Heitzeberg & Rapp 1 Mart Taylor.. 2 T. M. Bosworth, 1 B. Dowling.. 4 J. J. Ayres & Co 20. P. Fitzgerald. 1 Hutchings & Rosenfield 1W. M. Hinton & Co.. 5 J. Walter Walsh.. 5 W. Biven... 1 W. Biven. 8 Conley & Patrick 4 Torras & Fossas. 7 F. B. Murdoch. 3 J. McElroy 7 Skillman & Dosh.. 3J. C. Hinckley & Co... 5 King, Ham & Wright. 3 Platt & Forbes.. Spectateur, etc., Fr'h. W. Ind't. W. 66 Ind't. D. Times and Town Talk. Ind't. D. & W. Stockton. A. L. D. A. L. Dem. D. & W. W. San José.. A. L. W. 6 Givens George. Santa Cruz.. Pacific Sentinel. Watsonville.. Ind't. W. Shasta Courier.. Which have arrived in San Francisco from Atlantic Ports, from March 10, 1857, to September 30, 1858, together with the names of Captains, port of departure, length of passage, etc. *For List of Vessels which have arrived at this port from Atlantic ports, up to March 10, 1857, see STATE REGISTER, Vol. I. Aurora, via Rio. Belle of the Seas. Belvidere. Black Hawk.. August 31, '57. Boston Jackson Sept. 11, '57... 66 127 1197 Bowers.... July 30, '57... New York.. 109 1109 Black Prince, via Rio... Brown July 6, '58.. Black Warrior.. Bostonian.. Challenger 66 Chariot of Fame. Charmer... Chatsworth... Murphy. July 2, '58.. 66 Knowles Lucas..... Sept. 2, '57. Boston New York..116 1889 160 1061 140 1100 1111334 1231137 117 1137 New York.. 125 1573 July 1, '58. .... Arquit June 22, '57. New York..141 1836 Burr. Sept. 21, '58.. 150 1064 Allen April 18, '58.. Cole. July 4, '57... Stevens.... July 2, '57 Comet, (bark). Conquest Contest. Courser. 46 66 Simonson.. August 22, '57. Young April 18, '58.. Boston. 66 66 '58... Robinson.. March 30, '57.. 107 1239 122 1676 1161676 148 1413 1501413 108 1429 1351297 Edwin Forrest. Crocker.. May 19, '58... Boston.....103 499 Robertson. Sept. 21, '58... New York.. 150 846 Strout Sept. 8, '57.. Boston..... 158 1299 Crowell March 28, '58.. 113 896 Cole. Sewell ... 66 Sept. 14, 57... New York.. 129 1915 แ June 11, '58.. 122 825 แ 1181216 163 997 162 789 Fly Away... Dec. 13, '57.. 126 1274 Flying Dragon.. Little Flying Dutchman. Hubbard Sept. 10, '57.. April 4, '57....Boston. 1181094 June 22, '58... New York.. 1321094 March 12, '57.. George Raynes, via Ca'o. Bachelder. Nov. 26, '57... Golden Eagle.. 66 113 1184 |