Weekly Arizona citizen., 1880-12-04
of Inters.. to Mining Men

November 21 contains a very interest ing article on the condition and pros poets of the State Mining Bureau, which was established in June last in san Francisco. It is an institution of great importance to the whole Coast, though it's objects and interests oc- cupy much wider field Regarding it the Chronicle says:
 It is the first institution of the kind, so far as can be ascertained, ever es- ! tablished in the United States, and its progress is observed with watchful sympathy and helpful interest even by the far-of New England States, who send messages of announcement and more tangible contributions. The object of the Bureau is manifold-tO develop the mineral industries of the State, encourage the corresponding 2 manufacturing industries, to exchange and give information upon these points, to establish a State museum for the entertainment and information or the public, and make themselves generally useful in a variety of minor ways. Properly conducted the insti- ton will strike the hardest blow at stock-gambling which that enticing amusement has ever received. When people learn that the opportunity is before them tO obtain, free of charge, reliable and unbiased information in regard 10 the ore products and devel- opments of any mine, they will not be calOled by false reports of mythical b0uanZas into buying stock at q fancy price only to see the bottom finally drop out Of the market, and their little fortunes swamped in the f8thOmlCss abyss. It can be made a valuable auxiliary Co legitimate mining enter prise, for the poor man who wants to sell his mine or procure funds for de velOpment, can make il known through tbis medium, and the rich man can buy or invest his capital in perfect se- curily against misrepresentation or ColOred statements.
 Two large cabinets are reserved for Arizona minerals and curiosities, and specimen placed on exhibition be- side the label on which 1t is placed, has just-below in plain sight 8 slip of printed paper bearing the name of the mineral and the exact locality in which it IS found, also referring by numbers to the catalogue. This aot should induce our miue-owners and prospectors to forward to the Mining Bureau samples and specimens from their mines and claims, and in view Of the awakening interest in Arizona. they will find it to theIr highest ad- vantage Go contribute what is ID their power 60 the success of the Bureau.
 In this connection it might also be well to give few extracts from the circular of Prof Henry C Hanks. State Mineralogist ol California, in charge of the Bureau, for a copy of which we are indebted to NJ. Solon M. Ailis, of .bis city:
 Heretofore, mining in California. and throughout the country generally, has been chiefly confined Co the pre- cious metals, while the State and Coast at large are rich in many other minerals possessing great economic value in connection with the arts and manufactures. Now that railroads are being built which offer increased facilities for transportation, the util- izati0n of mineral substances hitherto considered worthless, is no longer @ problem. Old mines and mining dis tricts that were abandoned because inaccessible, and for want of cheap and rapid transportation, are again attracting attention. As rapidly as possible, everything bearing on these subjects in the way of practical and reliable information will be gathered into the State Bureau, Co which the public will have free access at reason able hours during every legal day Of the year.
 As every article of value sent Go the Bureau will become the property of the.State for the use and benefit of the public, and will be carefully preserved in the State Museum, and as it is desir- able 10 make it as instructive and at tractive as may be, donations of other articles of interest, such as views, pictures, paintings, curlosities and works of art-in short, anything which would add to the general interest of the Bureau and tend to make the Museum a popular resort for inior- nation and study, are solicited.
 Miners and prospectors are re- ouested, when new finds are uade. for better determination as to value and character. 10 always accompany ores with samples of the wall and country rocks, with written descriptions or the same. IL is desirable that every mine in the State and adjoining States and Territories which has 8 name should be represented in the Bureau.
 Every article sent tO the Blreau will become the property of the State, for the use and benefit of the public, and will be carefully preserved in the State Museum. As it is desirable Co make the Museum as instructive and attractive as possible, the co-opera- tion Of the public at large is solicited.
 All packages should be addressed fo the California State Mining Bureau, san Francisco, and sent by Wells, Fargo & Co. s Express, or by railroad Of steamship lines as slow freight.
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