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Disasters.

Disasters.
the ss S.nss st:
news columns. See also correspondence.
SIR, pMgsa1 Of Boston from Gloucester for EYora
10th instant, on account Of all concerned
San Francisco, Nov 30(Extraots Of letters to MwosA
Several ship: have arrived .. hs port during ~
:ss IL ss
here s . she Constance Of ths lumber made no lain
n X.
s s,sa Gs :s zrss' stated Dfvu' to e.vn
s case S ,s I:grsn Of New York. she
SHIP An,lo Saxon a.m,ssd large quantity of meroA..-
Kan. HaS sm 9}S;a
the Horn and will require scme repairs.
Sarah Louia are delivering their csrsoes bad order
sryAMsng HyxsoLpr-A letter to Elwood Wallet Esa.
have saved packages "a ssoss subject 70
T ia Of ass s ns
riSL the anchors and chains may recovered
III s
aif I'm :h A
~ n sAfE &
waiter r. E:a s.s:i l!x...Syp: Dec y
s
sss,s Gs n. a sl AZ. 10. ~.
and Win after di::hsr ns lighter Load sus s:
swept &C. By the Col SAttery At Charleston, ~ prevousy
reportedI
sLoop PLAsrra Rsdneld Of New Brunsyiok, NJ. wAias
the lower Friday nGh carried mast which
in falling tore the deck otherwise shs not damaged
She was lowed 70 ths city By sseamtux Ocean.
Whalemen.
letter from Capt Phillips Of bark Francisco Of ND
reports her ~ "Comsoon Bay, AFRICA, SEPT a
with go bsls humpbsck oil board Capt says on ths
4th day Of July my second mate Mr. Haakns and Third
mate Mr. Read hade leg broken by the bursting Of
small which they had been firing; had procured
medical aid and they a the time Of vrt able -
xnaus We ia ssr1o shs .nd ~
them Aug %, bark Gov Carver West Westportsesook u
bills on the coast.
Home Ports.
APALAGHIooLA-ArD Dec a. bark Attea Chase Peg.
land Me; 10th, ship John Dunlap, Linscot Portand Ms
2st, schr Lamarsie, Thorndyhs Camden. NO. Cid io<h
schr Grierson, Hallook, Providenoe. -
In port Elsa ship John Dunlap Linsect for Bo;ssn lAs
Booiwh for M eri ids Triton MERRILL Tor Provi1suss
Attca Chase, for Boston. Idg seh5s AthAiis JsyAs
for NYork, 1dg; Lamartne Thorndyke, dise.
NEW BEDfORD-Arr Dec Is, schrs hunios Adams.
PoRfsnoufH~xn Dec IS John A Paine, freeman.
Tangier. Sid brig Aoadian, Wilson, Wilmington, NC.
BICHMOND, Va-Arr Dec Is schr Judge Bakes, Doys<S
NYork. Sid sch!s sarssesA Hosserssa Salem: ny ksA
ehum, CrAumeg. NYoyk.
fA1xNEAH-cid Dee q chips shanAsn (BsA 0fsls
0lasssw; sesthpsra, WlisoA Nysrh.
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Marine Affairs.

The sTrAssHT CsHCu CirY sailed yesterday afternoon
for Havana and New Orlsans The Of her passen
gers will be found elsewhere.
The s1KAxsmr JAMES ADGHR, which arrived last night
from Charleston brought papers in advance Of the mails
for which her officers have our thanks.
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Large Fire In walIingford.

INV
The button factory OF the Pomeroy Manufacturing
Company at WaDngord, about tSelvs miles from this
city, took dre early this morning and destroyed to-
gether with its contents The loss 30 o60 most
OF which Ia covered by insurance.
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Telegraphic Marine Reports.

49,, BosroN. Dee ~,
Arrved-Rarka Velocity, Charleston Oak
Justice story, and Edward Everett Baltimore; sohr0
Reagan, eagua Goodwin, Savannah.
Arrived-26th, brig Lillian Charleston.
So, NEW ORLEANS, Dee ~
Artived-Sagadahoek, and UndAunted Bogton: Crsoie y
Yerk; bark Tapgier and brig Saml Peters, BALTIMORE
Arrysd-ships Mariner Boston, GaIens, and ststeSn:.
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Dec. 27.-0rdered, that all the special terms Of
this Court for January commence on Tuesday, the
Sd day Of that month instead OF the first Monday
Jurors summoned ror the January term viii appear
a Tuesday, Vie Sd.
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The Boston MayornIty.
From Albany.

DEATH OF A DISTINGUISHED CITIzEN-RAILR0AD
TRAINS DETAINED.
SPECIAL CORRESPONDENCE OF rlis NEW YORK HERALD.
ALBANY, Dec. q, 1858
Lsmusl Steele, Of the mos. worthy and respected
Of our citizens, did this morning
The break in the Riv road ct Msuhatanvs dstains
the trains ono hour each trip. W.
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NEW ORLEANS, Dec. n, 1853
By the steamer Texas have dates from Vera Cruz to
the I'D and the city OF Mexico to the l7th instant
Santa Anna had issued decree accepting the GuadalA
jsra declaration, with salary Of 500, co., but takes
the title of "Aos. Serene Hghness instead OF Captain
General
Santa Anna has decrsed that in Of his death
moral dsq uaudc .tion, he shall his successor.
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PROCEEDINGS IN CONGRESS,
dr. Stewards Plan for Railroad to the Pacific,
&C., &C., 30.
The Last News from California.
WRECK OF THE STEAMER WINFIELD sCoTT-Loss o
THE su1p pCIIpSp ETC.

The Last News from California.
WRECK OF TIE STEAMER WINFIELD sCoTT-Loss OF
TEE SHIP ECLIPSE, ETC.
NEW ORLEANS Dec. %, 1853
The steamship Texas has arrived At this port from Vera
Cruz bringing SAP Francisco dates By tbs Ramsey route
via Mexico to the It'll instant being week later than
previous Adyicss.
The time sied has been only eighteen days b
tween San Francisco and New Orleans
The mail steamship Winfield Scott which left San
Francisco the Let December for Panama went ashore
the following day the coast At Santa Barbara and
II total loss Her passengers and treasure all
saved and arrived back in San Francisco ths 9th,
whence they again despatched in the steamer Call
fornis, on the It'll, for Panama,
The ship Eclipse OF New York, was totally lost the
10th October, 60 miles south Of San Bias
Owing to the absence of newspapers our California
Il very msagre, and Ne are entirely without any
shipping intelligence.
me stsamship Corer from San Juan, arrived At San
Francisco on the I'd December.
Silver mines OF extraordinary richness had bssn dis
covered near AcI puleo.
THE MARKETS.
SAN FRANCISCO Dec !, 1853
Flour is more active but without any material change
Sales OF Gaegc ut $4 Corn meal sold In half barrels
at So SO
Clear pork is quoted at $2s, and mess s2l
eunny bags are dull, at l4hc.
Keg lard sells ut Is xc
Cheese is quoted at l8c.
Large sales Of crushed sugar have been made 1t 12
Candles (adAnantine), Csc. Fer ID.
Eastern lumber il Gull
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OREGON NEWS.

The Oregon dates to the 26Ih November
Governor Stevens of Washington Territory had arrived
cut
The rivers high, owing to heavy rans and bust
ness was ac, i've.
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MaxxaeN.
In Assidsa, Coan On the 2sth ut, by the Rsv. Q. VI
rexains, OAps hcnARD WE'D F0wLR formerly q NoV
Ysrk, to Mss IAgRA A. Bsooxz dauehtsr Of Hon JAna
8. Brooks, Of Meriden.
Sunday, Dscenssr Is, BY the Rev. H. r. Pssss Il ~
Willstt street n f. Church, Mr.. JoHs VIZ RAUannAu d
Miss LYDIA JAM RYms both Of this city.
On Monday, Dsosnber 70, BY the Rev. Akrsd B. BsaA
JoEn B. QUACxHnusH 10 Anna G. Cook. ali Of this city.
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The Railroad Troubles Mt Erie.

TRACT AND BRIDGE AGAIN DEMoLIsHED-Tw0 OF
THE RIOTERS SHOT, ErC.
ERIE Dec 81, 1853
The rail- cad track ard br ge at Harbor creek
s,sn sstroyec last night by mob excited BY their
Christmas orgies and of the rioters named Kirkpat
rick lodged in Jail by the railroad folks Hs however,
was bAiled out.
meeting held here last night in which some cid
zens evincsd An inclination 10 abandon the disgraceul
proceedings.
Tee sha rif OF Philadelphia is in town this morning
serving iDuncions the cizsns to restrain them from
injurirg the Western road.
ERE Dec. 27-2P. N.
Two OF tbs rioters at Harbor Creek were shot this
MOI ping by Of the persons connected with the rail
road Much excitement ensued and there some talk
amongst the citizens Of armng but it is believed that
tho determined action Of the railroad authorities win put
Q stop to these disgTaceful riots
EBn Dec FLIP. N.
Quiet restored and the sheriff has taken possession
Of the iroai ct Harbor Creek, determined that
shall modest the track either to repair destroy until
analy settled by legal process.
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Two Of the Rioters Shot.
INTERFERING FROM WASHINGTON CITY.

CURIOUS PROGRAMME OF APPLICATIONS FOR PATENT
RIGHTS.
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The Bedini Riot Mt Cincinnati.

CINCINNATI, Dse. 81, 1858.
The German Association enga yed in the riot Sunday
night, that they had intention OF doing more
than bur ming Bedni in efhgy
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Items from 8altimor,

Items from Baltimore.
BALTIMORE Deo. a, 1853
No papers were published here to day
Tho European news Of the great naval engagement
creates much excitement hero.
We have mail to. night south Of Richmond.
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lbY SANDY HOOK MAGNETIC TKLneRAPHl
THE HIGHLANDs, Dec N-Sundev1,
One brig south Of the Highlands bound in-ne dxnsa
Wind fresh from NV. Weather clear and cold
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er," must have convinced you OF this by shs time.
See with what Indignation they condemn your in
reference with the regular action OF the civil govern
ment They have rightly said, that power which
you have attempted TO exercise is dangerous to the
State; for II you can alay tumults you can excite
them. This infuence-which belongs to the Middle
Ages, not to the nineteenth century-is beginning to
be estimated at its true value. The government of this
land ia not eccles astical nor
but purely political. And the sooner that you and
your fellow bishops, and all your priests. and all
your "dear children" understand this matter, the
better it will be for all concerned The very strata
gem which you have just attempted was tried by
Roman Catholic priest in Pennsylvania a few years
ago. A riot occurred among some Irish aborers on
railroad or canal. company OF militia was
called in to suppress It, just as they were approach
ing the scene the priest came in all haste TO meet
them, and begged the captain 70 cause his men TO
halt and advance no farther. saying that he (the
priest) could and would put an end to the matter
The remark 0, the captain was just one: "Sir,"
said he, f you can put an end to IT, you could have
prevented It. As you did not think proper to do So
the time for your action in this case has gone by,
men the order, Overwhelmingly" and soon re-
stored order along the line. He did his duty.
My dear Archbishop, it will not do for you or your
priests TO play this game much more In this land.
You can at best only deceive or gain few stupid
admirers and ambitious politicians. All others will
see through it perfectly. You could neither say nor
do thing more fatal to your Church aud Its pros
pects This land is not another Ireland. No, it is
not We neither wish to see the laws obeyed at the
bidding Of superstition nor the bayonet for both only
become a despotism. What we want Is govern
ment where every man shall be claw unto him
self" in the sense of his no knowing and loving
what is right, that he WILL of his own accord, with
out the coercion Of either priest or magistrate, al
ways do what is right And this is what true
Christianity, wherever 1t prevails in the hearts Of
men, will secure, but superstition never
Ny Lord. let me ask why you have addressed
your "etter 10 your reverend brethren Of the cer
gy o. we'll ~ TO the dearly beQvsd cAiidrsa Of tho
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Pants Only! Az Wholesale.

SET take this method to announce to buyers the kind
w Of goods We exclusively deal ill., viz: mems pana-
looms and to get at the point at once respectfully solicit
the trade OF all cash operators. We importing and
have IN store Tor this fall business the largest stock of
coast as all are bound to admit who will take the trouble
to look through and we propose to sell them for cash. at
very low hgues The line comprises every known fabric
from the finest doeskn to the cheapest kcrseys all well
made cut and trimmed in the most fashionable and sub
stahtl manner Our round Of Sancs would in partic
the corner OF Sacramento and Lcidesdo streets opposite
the Nicaragua and Pacific mail steamship Offices where
for three years past, have been regular dealers in cloth
ing and boots but from this date forward in pants ONLY
FRENCH 81 RuGGLES
BRICK store, corner OF Sacramento and Leidesdorh sts
san Francisco, Oct 6, 1S53-n24nIszh
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upward and Onward
WILSON'S EXCHANGE.

Opposite the American Theatre and Custom
House, Sansome Street, SAN Francisco.
TN HE above Excelsior Establishment, which is fire.
proof and five stories high, (beng the only five story
house the Pacifc) is finished and splenddly fur
nshed throughout Although it contains one hundred and
large with facilities to accommodate two
hundred odgerssuch has been the rush of customers
the Exchange since its completion, that the proprieors
Have been induced to lease half of the fire proof block just
erected by Lieut.. Maynard and adjoining the Exchange
This will add seventeen large apartments and afford those
facilities which the increase of trade requires Our pres
Bar WILL in few days. be removed to the first floor in
the Maynard block door north of where the Bar is at
present.
No pains money will be spared to render the Exchange
the Excelsior Hotel of the public and keep with the
rapid growth and improvement of wonderful city and
state.
With the above inducements, the Exchanges confident
ly offered to the million deserving their patronage
and although not disposed to be U-dy and trumpet
praise abroad, our hearty thanks cheerfuy ten
dered to the thousands that have bestowed upon
alike their favors and money. Not unmindlu Of the form
shall duly appreciate the latter and rccprocate in
future times past the smiles of old customers and
greet with pleasure onewho probably will COM
pose the largest portion of the world.
San Francisco, Nov. 26 2 3m
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Quartz Rock Jeyyeirv

q , rival Of celebrated Laidpg IIt engaged csreci-
ally in the for them The machinery this cxquis-
tic branch Of their business is Of the improved and
perfect description, being ordered their establishment
here without any regard to cost. They are able to
and all kinds of precious stones and gems lon
ger, therefore, need the curious treasures Of soil and
mines remain umcgardcd and undeycloped. Quartz rock
mixed with gold when cut and polished makes the most
beautiful and unique style ofjewclry.
Rings, piS Niids seals, hads, buttons ard Il
hundred different things, be manufactured from it.
that for beauty Of design and elegance of nish would be
highly appreciated in the eastern States rendering them
above all other souvenirs most superior for home presents
Call and see them. BARRETT y SHERWOOD,
Argentis Building, Montgomery street. one door from
Commercial street. san Francisco.
n. Borders sent by express punctually attended to-
Quartz mixed with gold suitable for cutting, purchased
from to five hundred per cent above the net gold value
December 3D. 1888. 3 3m
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Henry johnson s. Co.,

sszaS IMPORTERS and Vhoiesale Drugglsts, No.
I%IE Il6 Washington street, Montgomery, San
SH Francisco, offer for SALE for cash, at the lowest
haA wholesale prices large and well selected assort
ment of East India Mediterranean and European drugs and
medicines; French English and American chemicals of all
k d,e aSG Pancv Soa, Br,r Pants ad 0s DEe
Sfus Labels, indotc Glass, Extracts, Bronees, 1rus
yc, Lecchcs Surgical Instruments, Druggists Glassware.
Hattcs Goods Shakers Herbs anil Roots etc. together
with every article comprised in the stock of druggist
physician. II. ]. ~ Co the PROJECTORS wholesale
agents for DR.. Jdynes Family Mice Sands SGrSapa-
,iua Mafat's and B,afd,tth's Pills. Daris Pain hiRcr,
Congress Spring Water etc. Henry Johnson Il Co. have
made such arrangements in New York, Boston and Pha-
delpha will enable them purchase their stock at the
lowest rates. and they determined to give their cuso
the benefit of low prices and at the time the
best quality of goods. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
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Wholesale Clothing Store.

Lo,rcr site Battery 6cccen clay g. ahNgton S., S. F.
YEvlE subscribers this day opening large and desir
Fl able stock of Ncwmade clothing (rom the celebrated
of NIcssrs Hartford y Bro) which we are
The line consists of everything usually found in first class
iobbg houses all neatly cut and trimmed and thoroughly
made and sold under guarantee
We are also showing up line of Boots and Shoes adapt
ed the city and interior markets. to which invite in
ecion Buyers of clothing and boots will find to their
advantage to take look through rooms before laying
their bills assortment is large style of goods
prime and we are bound to sell cheap.
NEASEY & co.
n B.-A superior lire of furnishing goods always on
hand. sept 30 1853 n22ml$h
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Benicia Female Seminary.

YsyIE second year of this institution will
z Monday, LIST of August on which day the exercises
and duties Of the school will be resumed 1t is the deter
inaton of the trustees to advance the already high repu
taon Of this seminary; and effort will be spared to rem
der worthy Of patronage Faithful and efficient teachers
have been provided, and every attention will be given to
the proper education and moral training Of the pupils. The
wear divided into sessions, Of five calendar months
each.
TERlTS-Payalac onchaf III adcance, onehaf 18th Oct.
Board and tuition per session offs months $500
Washing per dozen, s 80.
Day scholars, per session 30
EXTRAS.
Vocal and instrumental music 80
Spanish, French Drawing, etc, each 20
Applications for admission should be made to Edward
Croker Esq. Treasurer, to Saml &, Grey, Secretary
5. WOODBRIDGE, JR.
julyl6nl2ml President BOard Of T lpteeS.
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NEW plan for preparing -four for family use, miners,
IA sea vessels, steamboats,, inland travel, etc.
The preparation compounded by machinery, and
ssts of mixing ngenousy the component parts of salt m
late of soda with the -four which requires only cold water
prepare the dough for bread biscuits battercakes etc
What adds much to the value of the prepared flour is its
preservation, by the chemicals, from becoming
mouldy will keep sweet in common barrels for great
length of time, say trip to Europe and back which has
been repeatedly proven from n York Therefore every in
divdual company undertaking long journeys by water
land, will provide themselves with it individual
QUESTION to the culinary department. To miners il is emil
nently adapted well for its economy the simplicity of
preparing it for Bread and the rapdity with which it
be baked and served for use.
Give it trial. and you will be thoroughly satisfied of its
virtues
Principal Depot, 122 Sansome street, San Francisco.
+. J. FAlRClIII4DN co.
Sacramento Depot IA street, where it at all times
be procured in quantities to suit purchasers
june25 n9m3 PITTS u co.
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GREAT MYSTERY !
WAR! WAR;! WAR!!!
W onderful Changes
General Pierce Recalled from the East.
GEN. PIERCE AT TIE HEAD OF TIE ARMY !

Wonderful Changes
IN the Ay2ay and the Organization Of Troops at the Seat
If Udr!
NnF all the extensive Improvements yet made at the
y world renowned Fol NIAlN HEAD, that initiated
this oath day of November, 1853 will prove the
gratifying to the toiling thousands daily visiting there
For particulars, the public referred to the Bills of Fare
which the world are challenged to compete with.
The supcrscription of this advertisement is given it is
because cnlargcments extensions, Branches
and final have been mystery all outsiders
and we know that this last Improvement and reduction in
prices create more astonent than I'LL the rest pnt to-
ecthcr. Our arrangements with the Farmer the Butcher
uairymal; such will hereafter enable to
feed every at price nearly oNEIIALF than any
other Establishment in the State. And then in the Gull
nary Department, the preparation Of edbcs, leave
all judge for Misunderstanding that have
the best cooks in the StGelntcligent. Sober Indusi-
and Competent And, as a still further guaranty that
proper attention. agreeable to Wishes shall be extended
to all patrons here take occasion to say that hay
ing recalled our Agent, Col PIERCE, from New York. he
occupes his old stand at the FOUNTAIN HEAD On his
turn to this city, the title of Brerd GGeui ofthe Fountain
Head Division Of Troops, conferred upon him
count of his eminent services ~ CO0nd Of the ArIny-hs
faithful discharge Of duties while absent, and his unweareid
ttton M Lsness while we were absent in ~ ybcn ,yc
removed with our family dwell in this beautiful land
The public will bear in mind that CRACKER BAKERY
is turning out more good crackers than all the rest of
the Bakers in the State put together, which furnished
to customers at less price than the inferior article with
which this market is gutted Also. Mammoth Candy
Mandatory is in full tide of operation, turning out the
choicest Of every thing in that line And, finally, men and
brctheren and children wish you and the whole
world to understand distinctly there is nothing in the way
of substantial Lir1ng Edtcate LnrM, for the health
full qualification Of the appetite but can be found
the other of popular esabliShmcnts-the Fountain
Head Long Wharf and Clay street. Branch corner of
Mont gomery and Washington streets
A. the entire world intend celebrating the approaching
Holiday we feel it incumbent to make it known
where such articles would add to their enjoyment may
be had:
us and $50 Long Wharf through Clay street, between
Sansomc and Battery, San Francisco
WlNNS BRANCH,
Corner of Washington and Montgomery streets.
NJ. l.. WYNN,
Commander-in-C hef of the Forces at the
dec :-3 Bun Fountain Head and Branch
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FITZGERALD & Co..
Importers and Dealers In


HARDTARE, AGRICULTURAL TOOLS, SC,
N o. 100 Battery Street, San Francisco keep constant
N ly on hand
TOOLS.-Backsmith Carpenters, Milwrights, 1Ia-
chinst's, Wheelwrieht's, Masons, Miners Cooper's
kinds of edge tools
METALS.-Horse, Wrought, Cut and Copper Nails !;
Spikes and Bolts Sheet Copper Brass, Lead Tin and
Zine Lead Pipe and Solder.
AGRIC ULTORAL LNPLENENTS.-Plo Ok
Yokes and Bows, Chains, Cradles Sythes Snaths Rakes
Forks, Spades, Shovels, Hoes, Field and Garden Tools
of every description.
HARDW-ARE.-Table and Pocket Cutlery. Tea and
Table Spoons lea Iraysan Candlestcks Hollow Ware
house furnishing goods.
English and American Boxes and Springs american
Locks and Latches, &c, &c.
BE- agents for Herrings Salamander Safes and Mar
bleizcd IRON No 100, Battery street, San Francisco.
nov l9--ltf
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WiIRn1s Branch.

The Fountain is the "place of CALL
For bachelors both great and small
But dare they Ger in love to get,
The branch the case has nicely met;
And here with sweethearts or with wives.
May feast and happily their lives.
Our city no such place could boast.
Till VIM became the Ladies host,
Who served such dishes to the Fair,
That Bachelors themselves came there,
And wondered what the move could mean,
The Ladies rushing all to VIM.
The wonder having passed away,
Now from the Branch they cannot stay;
The spirit of the age they feel,
And to the Branch they often steal,
With those so lovely, smiling, sweet,
To spend the hour a-tete-a-tcte.
San Francisco, Nov. 18th, 1855