The New York herald., 1851-09-27
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The changes which California has undergone,
during the past few months, in a social point Of
view, Is no less astonishing than any OF its various
revolutions. II is becoming matter Of daily re-
mark, and affords subject OF comment Tor immi-
giants who are daily locking to our shores, that
we should be so far advanced In the comforts aud
luxuries Of civilized and domestic life When We
reflect that less than three years ago, this now
fourisbing State was considered on the confines Of
civilization, as hey ond the reach of all the domes-
tic conyenences and comforts Of life, and its popu
lation locked upon as beyond the pale Of society,
and to some extent as outcasts-that It's resources
were insgniGcant-we are struck with wonder at
the charge. When we look back 10 the day when
We left cur home on the Atlantic shore, aud re-
cevtd the kind admonitions Of a beloved mother,
the blessing of father, and the parting embrace
Of sister, and ventured the trsckless waste Of
waters to reach home in this, their visionary FL
Dorado, we can scarcely realize the change. True,
here ITedomnated over fear, yet We had a dread
that our golden visions would not be fulfilled. At
best, We bad been taught 10 believe that in Cali.
folnia, although we might procure tae wealth Of
an As,or, yet We we're 10 be deprived Of all that is
calculated to make life pleasure.
We found here a rude state of society, u is true
but wiihsl we look upon those early days with q
stiargc degree Of satisfaction and pleasure. The
humble tent in which with our associates we lived,
Was palace in the eyes Of many. We felt con.
tel ted and happy and under its have Jared
as well, have slept as sweety, and enjoyed ss much
content, yea more, than in the chambers Of an As
tor or sn living House. Then we had no organized
bhfus OF utslerauoes 10 Keep w IN constant terrOr
and peril our lives and property. Our purse was as
safe urdtr our pillow IL would now be in any Of
cur baik vaults Bu; with all this apparent content
and Enjoyment, there was something wanting,
without which We must inevitably become discon-
tented With our situation. For while our immense
gains sht satisfy and reconcile to its Absence,
but not always We felt that without the com pam
iortbip Of woman We had no home. Our plans for
the future were uIsettled-we could scarce realize
that this CO 1ntfy was for yesrs to become the
homes Of 80 many Of the sex, and we yearned for
the day wien We might be enabled to return TO eur
fer distant homes, and once more join the social
circle.
A brieftwo years has elapsed, and what change
las taken place. Instead Of the lowly tent under
the vide spreading chappara1, we now fad the
lttdsome cottage, with It's tastily planned gardens
sfd walks. Instead Of the half dozen unshaved un-
sailed, rollicbing fellows who inhabited the tent
We lI 4 that ore of the number has changed his
dress, his meTpefs, ard now, with his happy wife
and tarlir children, leads Jiie Of happiness in
deed. adding an additional charm TO the place
rtvti more ptased than when he can meet his les =
foitufa,e bachelor associates at his hcmc. Nor is
be softary ins,anoe. In all directions around our
city lie seen these dwellings and homes Of fami.
lies. Ihcy seem 20 have sprung into existence b.
magic The number is daily increasing, and as al
dftis arc made, the influence Of wonan's presence
!. teirg mtrc itfsit'y felt
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