The United States passenger steamer SS Prometheus is fired upon by the British brig of war Express.

Follow the news reports of The New Steamship San Francisco.

John Ericsson's Caloric Ship.

"Transit to California" -- Vanderbilt Ties Up His Ships!

"A Sailor's Life at Sea -- A Brave Boy."

Lola Montez on the Isthmus: "Love me, love my dog."

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