Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-02-09
The City Of SAN Francisco.

| situated on Tie southwest side of the prin-
cipal arm of San Francisco bay, about five
miles from the ocean, on a narrow neck of
land, varying from four 10 ten miles in width
the narrowest place being sixteen miles
IN length, extending from the point formed
by the bay and the ocean, 10 the valley of
San Jose. The site of the town is hand
some and COMMUNICATING an inclined
plane oil about mile in extent from the wa
| ler's edge 10 the hills in the rear. Two
points Of land-one on each side, extending
into the bay, form a crescent or a small hav,
IN the shape of crescent in front, which
hears the name of the town. These points
afford fine view of the surrounding coun-
! try-the snow-capped mountains in the dis
tance-the green valleys between them
the beautiful, smooth and unrnflled bay in
front and either side, AT once burst upon the
eye. There is in front Of the town small
| island, rising high above the surface of the
bay, about two miles long, and one wide,
which is covered the greater part of the wear
with the most eXuberant heritage of unlrod-
den freshness. This little island is about
three miles from the shore. Between it and
the town is the principal anchorage. Here
vessels OF all nations restn safety and peace,
and their flags are displayed by the aromat>
lc breeze. Two hurdrcd yards from the
shore, there is twenty>four feet water, and
short distance hey that as many faiths
oms. The beach Immediately in front Of
the new business part of the town is shelv-
ing ; but it will no doubt in a short time be
filed up and become the most valuable part
OF the place.
The climate here, is, in the winter, which
is the rainy season, damp and chilly. Dur
ing the balance CT the year it is dry, but
chilly. in consequence of hecOntinual strong
winds from the north and northeast. There
is but very little variation in the atmosphere
throughout the year, the thermometer rang
ing from lilly-fve to seventy degrees Fab
renhcit. Yerba Buena is one of the most
healthy places on the whole coast of The
Pacific. The salubrity of the climate
beauty Of the site of the town-its contigu-
lily 10 the mouth Of the bay-ihc finest har.
Dor on the whole coast in front-the rich
and beautiful country around it, all conspirc
to render it one of the best commercial
points in the world. The town is new,
having been laid out in 1899 by Capt. John
Viegot; and Notwithstanding all the troubles
IN The country has gradually increased in
size and importance. 1t now contains a
population of about five hundred perma-
nent citizens. Two wears ago there were
bat about two hundred. Three miles south
is the Mission Dolores on the Mission creek,
surrounded by small valley of rich and
beautiful land. The wafer from this creek
can easily be brought by means of acque-
ducts to any point to supply vessels. For
the supply of the citizens the best OF well
water is obtained in every part of the town,
by boring the distance of forty feet.
In going south from Yerba Buena, the
traveller passes over this narrow neck of
land; Il most delightful region, interspersed
with hills, valleys and mOuntains-the val
legs rich and beautilul-the hills covered
with tall pines, red wood and cedar, that
have withstoOd the tempests and whirwinds
of century, and the mountains rising in
majestic grandeur 10 the clouds. In pass
ing out, the valley of San jose opens to the
view, in all the loneliness of the climate of
Italy and beauty of the tropics. This val
ley is about 60 miles in length, and 10 in
width. The Pueblo, which means an in
corporatcd town, is The principal place of
business for the valley, and is about five
miles from Santa Clara, the landing, on the
bay, or as is termed here, a." the embarca>
daro."
Passing on from here northeast, the trav-
cller in few hours ride reaches the Straits
which separate the Susisun bay, formed BY
the confluence of the Sacramento and San
Joaquin rivers, from that of San Pablo
Here it seems that the accumulated waters
of thousand years Lad suddenly rent the
opposing mountains asunder, and flowed
with tremendous force 10 the great bosom of
the deep. On the north side of the bav
from the Straits to Sousiito, is one Of the
finest districts q: country in all Upper Cali |
fornia. Next to Ycrba Bucna, SousiIto is
the best point on the whole bay for a cons
mcrcial town. 1t is seven miles a little east
of north from this place, on the opposite
side of the bay, and has long been a waters |
ing point for vessels. An attempt has re-
Gently heen made 10 lay off and build up Il
town at the straits, to supercede the last
mentioned places. 1t will no doubt, how,
ever, be an entire failure. San Francisco
bay IS the safest and most commodious har-
Dor on Tie entire coast of the Pacific. Some |
point on it must he the great mart of the |
western world. We believe Yerha Buena |
is the point, commanding as it does now.
all the trade Of the surrounding country, |
ard there being already large amount of
capital concentrated here. The town of !
Yerba Buena is called in some Of the old |
maps of the country. San Francisco. 1t is |
not known by that name here, however,
The town takes its name from an herb To
be found all around it which is said 10 make |
good tea, and possessing excellent medicin-
al qualities. it is called good herb, or Y erba |
uena.-CGijornia Star.
Said Mrs Parington to her oldest boy,
"Solomen, you have been studying Roman
iniquities at College, can you tell me. dear,
what divinity presided over the sleighing |
yesterday 20
Yes, Ma'am, it was not a Rum TN di.
yinity, but the anyhow sexton god, Thor.