the
work before us is to extract the precious metal from its matrix.
Concerning this most important matter a few remarks have been added—not
by way of indicating how it is to be done in India, but for the purpose
of Avarning those interested, that it is yet to be decided how best to
accomplish this desirable end. Science and intelligence will,
doubtless, solve the question sooner or later; but full results can
scarcely be hoped for so early as the more sanguine expect; though even
upon the first rough crushings a satisfactory return will, in all
probability, be obtained. Whatever that return may be—when the time
comes, it will certainly be considerably less than what may subsequently be accomplished, when the best method of treating the concentrates shall have been determined.
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dozen photographic negatives were brought to England by the author,
prints from which may be obtained on application to the London
Stereoscopic Company, Cheapside.
