The trade winds as they blow from the Pacific ocean, and make one robust and hardy in San Francisco, when there is vitality to resist them, are tempered as they blow across the Bay some fourteen miles or more, while the fogs, so noted, as they rush in through the Golden Gate and speed onward, are greatly modified as they reach the further shore.

As it has such a splendid climate and natural advantages, and enjoys the distinction of being at the terminus of the great overland railway systems, it is constantly attracting to itself population and capital.
Ten years ago it had 48,682 inhabitants; to-day it numbers 66,960.
Its people are very hospitable and are glad to welcome the traveller from the east to their comfortable homes.

On the ferry boat I was accosted by a ruddy-faced and genial gentleman, a Mr.Young, a resident of Oakland, who was proceeding to his place of business in San Francisco.

He gave me some valuable information, and pointed out objects and places of interest.

He seemed to be well informed about the General Convention appointed to meet on the day of my arrival, in Trinity church, San Francisco.