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We now pass the stations of Leona (61•5 miles) and San Geronimo (64•1 miles). Continuing the Journey toward Monterey, the next place of interest is the Bishop's Palace, situated on a hill about 150 feet above the surrounding plain. A fort was built on this eminence, and occupied by the Mexicans during the war. After a short resistance, the
Scene on, the Northern Plateau.
Americans caused it to surrender. At present the Bishop's Palace is used as a barracks. A company of artillery, with half a dozen guns, is stationed here. The city is four miles distant. A species of dwarf palm-tree, popularly called the dagger-plant, grows along the wagon-road.
The next stopping-place is Gonzalitos (66 miles), after which comes Monterey (67•8 miles).
