Chapter Xxi.--California.

A Drive.--Seals.--Portuguese Men of War.--Little Birds. --Steamer Yo Semite.--Shipping.--St. Paul's Bay.--Suisun Bay.--Benicia.--Monte Diablo.--Sacramento River.--Arrival at Sacramento.--A Long Bridge.--Journey to Folsom.--Willow Springs Mines.--Fair Grounds.--High Prices.--A Ride around Sacramento.--Levees.--Two Floods.--New Capitol.--Warm Weather.--Departure.--A Slough.--Watermelon Seeds. --Oakland.--A Long Ride.--A Fine Orchard.--Nectarines and Apricots.--Sailing on the Golden Age.--Farewell. 217