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these phenomena—Effect of the water on wood—Extent of volcanic 
action—Return to camp—Abundance of grizzly bears—Recross the 
mountains—Return through Napa valley—Visit to the Obsidian hills 
—Extensive use of this material by the Indians—Return to San Fran- 
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CHAPTER XXIV. 
THE QUICKSILVER MINES OF NEW ALMADEN, 
Leave San Francisco—San Jose valley—Fertility of the soil—Mission of 
Santa Clara—San Jose—New Almaden—Quicksilver mine—Mode of 
extracting the ore—Large tanks of quicksilyer—Account of the quick- 
silver mines of Spain—Production of this metal in all parts of the 
world—Situation of the New Almaden mine—Descent into it—How 
worked—Laborers—Extent of the mine—Effect of the mereury on 
laborers—History of the mine—Return to San Franciseo—Captain Sut- 
ter—His history. . 
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CHAPTER XXYV. 
RETURN FROM SAN FRANCISCO TO SAN DIEGO. 
Leave San Francisco—Monterey—Its harbor—Society—Californian ladies 
—Father Juniper Serro’s account of Monterey in 1770—Visit to the 
Mission of San Carlos at Carmel—Father Garces’ visit in 1777—Leave 
Monterey——Point Conception—San Pedro—Visit to Los Angeles—Rich 
prairies—Large herds of cattle—Vineyards and wines—Indians of the 
Missions—Mission of San Gabriel—Return to San Pedro—Craw fish— 
Arrival at San Diego—Preparations for return to El] Paso—Engage Mr. 
Leroux as guide—Trip to Los Coronados—Description of these islands 
—Sea lions—Climate of San Diego—Visit to the Mission of San Luis 
Rey—Extensive buildings—Fine valley—Kechi Indians—History of 
Father Peyri—Description of the harbor of San Diego—Viscaino’s ac- 
count of San Diego in 1602—Father Juniper Serro’s account in 1769— 
Mission of San Diego—Picturesque situation—Fine lands—Olive trees 
Society of San Diego—Initial Point and monument on the Pacific. . . 1 
