Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1874-05-14
SAN FRANCISCO. CAL. April %.

The cosmopolitan character of the peo-
pie of California, have marked effect
upon those who come here. and though
the effect is plainly seen by any one here.
Except possibly in his own case,) can
not hope to describe 1t to one who has
never witnessed the effect produced by
change of association here or elsewhere.
While most men carry with them marks
that are plain to the close observer THAT
point almost unerrinsly to his nationality
or early teachings, his stay here for any
considerable time. will modify his charac-
ter and actions SO much as to hide many
of the effects of early impressions.
recoilect reading a few years since very
Interesting account of some of the infinite
number OF seemingly, Qo the ordinary
observer meaningless trifles by which a
man constantly reveals himself to him who
can read the signs, and the story interested
Inc SO deeply that venture to give it.
though In greatly abbreviated form. A
gentleman travelling on the cars met a
rough muscular looking man whose APP
pearance indicated that he had seen no
little OF the world. and by some chance or
, other they engaged in conversation when
remark OF the stranger indicating
knowledge of another passenger. let the
gentlemen 10 Inquire If he (the Californian
as he proved to be- knew him. and he re-
piled that they had never met before, and
upon the gentleman expressing surprise
that his companion should suppose he
could know ANYTHING concerning an entire
stranger, the Californian replied that a
few minutes in anybody's society would
enable him to tell where he received his
early training. whcreupon the gentleman
desired him To afford him proof. and ac-
cordiugIy several passenger, were selected
for subjects.
The first man pointed out WAS declared
an Ohio Drover. and two or three more
were az specifically set down for inhab-
tants of other localities. The gentleman
then desired his reasons for hi, opinions
which in the case OF the Ohio man was
first. his general appearance. that Indicated
his occupation To be that oi droyer.
Next the inquirer was reminded OF the
time when the papers were passed around
Tor sale. the Drorer selected an Ohio paper,
aud to confirm previoss impressions turn
ed directly 10 the cattle report, and seemed
Ia take little interest IN anythin. else.
The proofs some Of which have doubt
less forgotten Were satisfactory. and they
were equally 50 in the other cases. and
then the gentleman put the question that
he i1ncicd Wa io bc a poser. when he
"a> "~,"u>h,A - .ae pr'mP' reply Won
come from the State OF Maine" The cor
rectne's OF the assertion was admitted, and
The wondering questioner who fancicd
himself 80 thoroughly man OF the world
asked how he could possibly have dis
covered the facts so readily .'Waal"says
California YOU "recollect" when We passed
through manning the place. what a fuss
the team, were Ia by getting tangled up
in confused heap. or course the Incl
dent was not forgotten 10y either. SAYS
California ''du We rccollect what We saids"
No, his qucstioner did not WAL We
said that was regular jam: an We larned
that OF the lumbermen in the State OF
Maine" why didn't We say they waz
blocked or stalled or sdth'n;"
But 10 return to my original purpose
which was 10 speak of California As il i.
to-day; which | can only do briefly. be-
lieve the secret has already leaked out that
i is wonderful place. f"- ~ :
iruIt, vegetables and ideas. The biggest
blockhead who ever travelled In any. or
many other directions may here see the
largest forest trees that ever grew out
doors. The greatest pumpkin-h Of a
farmer from any other part OF the world
may see here the biggest cabba.es he ever
saw. The bects are so big Ihey can't be
beat by anything but the beet sugar they
ars made into
II nv statements secm little startling.
let the doubier start at once for The place
where he can see for himself Tel him by
all means - bring all his means with him
To invest in stocks and when he has
graduated there. he will have seen the la,
aud greatest of California wonders. the
eleph iM.. simple minded people from the
'intrrior" fancy the animal exists In cas-
tern cities. but the eastern article is \ mere
pi.my beside ours. The aforesaid animal
attains hi> greatest proportions in tho
vicinity of the stock exchange, and he
grows fat on the poor simpletons who
come here 10 invest In stocks. The game
has been played here so much that ex-
perience and impecuniosity) make the ..old
stager" dry subjects for stock gamblers 20
practice their wiles upon. 80 fresh victims
are led up like lambs, to the slaughter"
"to get 'fleeced," and 20 away looking
very sheepi>h
believe desire Oh the part of eastern
people VIII, have any disposition to roam,
is very general 10 find some means of sat
isiying themselves that they would in
crease their chances of getting rich by
coming here; but | think few here not
interested in some manner ia inducing
strangers TO come. woull advise anybody
10 come who can get living at home in
the east. for believe there are more here
In proportion to the population. who are
unable to obtain employment than there
are in the east. For myself my choice of
climate is here. of society, east. aud of
residence just where my business calls me.
which for the present is here.
PILGRIM.
Washington County.