But, knowing him intimately, I am certain that he is entitled to all praise for having so controlled the affairs of the country that, when his successor arrived, all things were so disposed that a civil form of government was an easy matter of adjustment.

Colonel Mason was relieved by General Riley some time in April, and left California in the steamer of the 1st May for Washington and St.Louis, where he died of cholera in the summer of 1850, and his body is buried in Bellefontaine Cemetery.

His widow afterward married Major (since General) Don Carlos Buell, and is now living in Kentucky.
In overhauling the hold of the steamer California, as she lay at anchor in Monterey Bay, a considerable amount of coal was found under some heavy duplicate machinery.

With this, and such wood as had been gathered, she was able to renew her voyage.

The usual signal was made, and we all went on board.