The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-09-07

thew were naturally DESTROYS of celebrating the
anniversary. There was no emblem OF their
tbe event would have but little significance in
their eyes. Nor were their any material 10
make one till happy thought struck one OF
their number, and the strings Of baby's bonnet
were quickly cut to make a foundation, piece
Of red ribbon that had formed trimming was
also conf>cated. and small flag of the above
size was made, having four white and three red
bars The ensign consists of small square of
heavy cloth, light blue in color. upon which is
pasted "A white paper star OF eight points while
a piece OF paper Is pasted along the top bar with
the following motto written upon 1t: California
is ours as long as the stars remain" When
completed. the flag was given place of honor.
and one Of The earliest known celebrations OF
american Independence that is recorded III Cali
forufa lhen proceeded.
Among the memeutos of early times which
are deposited In the Pioneer Museum an oil
painting. OF which sAelch Is here presented,
holds an IGNORED place. II is pictorial history
of The Gorgona route, or that part OF 1t midway
between Gorgona and Panama. where the road
tents were established during the years OF the
great rush OF immigration to California. The ocean
Toute ut that time was from New York direct
or from New Orleans TO the mouth OF the Chagres
River Here the vessels were left and the river
was assembled IN bungalows. For forty miles
tbe water was sufficiently deep 10 allow of row.
ing or padding and the rest of the river passage
was made by polling. at night the weary mari.
ners tied up To the bank and sought sweet repOse
iii morning, wien the tourney was resumed.
Al GOrgona the boats were abandoned and then
the tedious part Of the journey was taken up.
mad 10 be conveyed across, mules and d0nkeys
were employed, while men untramlneied by such
membranes hired a native and climbing his
hack were carried 10 their destination.
The accompanying sketch represents the "balf-
way house" in this part OF The journey. Ii was
a large tent. erected by an American. who SUD
pIed The WaylaTerS with refreshments. lille
in the rear was the opposition tent, where the
trlcOlUr was thrown 10 the wind by an enthusl-
asIic Frenchman. Al both establishments hrst-
class entertainment was to be had by those who
could atiord to pay the price. The most temrt.
ing bill OF fare consisted of broiled chcken. tried
ulantain, Mexican corn lead and claret, which
could be had for So up, according TO the quality
and quantity of the WINE consumed. Ii the tray-
eier reached the tent at night he was allowed the
privilege of the floor Oh payment Of dollar.
INCIDENTS OF THE TRIP.
| Some OF the Incidents peculiar to the trip are
TO be noticed in the picture. There for instance,
| is The husband loaded down with baggage, on
| rlnacious burr0. upon which his wife is plying
| tIe lash. Further in the foreground Is another
| specimrn OF stubbornness, no doubt an apt pupil
| OF the natives who. In those days, trained their
animals 10 leave their riders on The highway ana
| then make their way back through The bush 10
| Gorcona. On the opposite side the pathetic
! scene is pictured OF wife rushing 10 the sup
| mort OF her husband, who has been
| stricken with some tafal maadY. save
| Inv one good Samaritan her distress Is
| almost unnoticed. 1t was no uncommon thing
| in those times 10 see the dead and dying lying
| alongside lie roadway, and II attention was be,
| slowed upon them at all, it was Of the slightest
| desctIption. The world went rushing by, for
| getting The weak III lis selnshness, ana best0w.
jng al Of iheir thoughts upon the gold fields thai
| 9S before them. The picture also shows the
| n5tiyrs carrying their human freight, one,
sailor being mounted schOOl-b0y fashion on {
| nafye's back, and another, d chud, seated III
| chair which the native slung over his shoulders
| Yut for the intense heat and the constan
| me. ce Of malaria. the overland part Oh I'd,
| Journey would have been pleasant Que, Tor al
| s,gree That the road splendid piece o
| work IL owed its origin 10 the buccaneers, wl
paved the enthe way with large, nat stones :, ii
| was used By them as a route for carrying thei
| nlJluder To the eastern side, where II coulu .
| sstiuued 10 whatever market they desired |
SEND II. - >,
OTHER MEMENTOS.
Also prominent IN the collection OF euriosiie
js a mass cannon OF Russian manufacture, u
Git of John A. Suffer. 1t had originally d
Innsed 10 a Russian trading vessel when carrie
n In HOdega where ii was purchased by the ku
SIAN settlers for defensive purposes. Nheh III
seItIers disposed OF their possessions 10 SUITE
, | he cannon went with the other property, an
| with 4 number OF others was carried 10 outer
F0rf where il helped FOR a few years 10 ovetaH
The treacherously inclined Indians IL Is az
| supposed To have been carried 10 Sonoiid al y
| The capture of that town by the Bear flag par =
INT il mol known TO have ever been put Ia
| active use. =. G. Ill ov
! used in San Francisco. 1t was the property
e | Monumental Engine Company, No. ., oy whom
t was presented 10 the Pioneers. Ii IS tue san
9 | bell which summoned the vigilance ComWhtt
together whenever important business was
: | hand III is a handsome piece OF casting al
| looks as dainty as though II had never iuDg
a the death knell Of wrons-doef.