As his favorite mare stood before me with this magnificent saddle on, and her forelegs tied with a little strap so that she could step daintily but not run, I never saw such a pretty sight of the kind.
This saddle and bridle, worth over $3000, are now on exhibition in Chicago.

No more significant or beautiful exhibition of the early argonautic period could be sent from Southern California, and it will surely attract constant and admiring attention.

Here is a description from the San Francisco _Argonaut_: "This saddle and bridle, manufactured of bullion from Mexican dollars, are exquisite works of art.

The saddle is of typical Mexican pattern, with a high pommel, well-hollowed seat, and the most elaborate of trappings.

The leather is stamped with elegant designs, and the whole thing is a complete, costly, and elaborate equipment, of good taste and artistic design.