Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1864-01-09
The Olden Time.

The Olden Time.
The appearance of Fnton's first steamboat
caused surprise to all, and CONSERVATION to
many. A vessel moving against wind and
tide without any visible propelling power,
was phenomenon to the most experienced
navigator, and created wonder in every spec
t,tor. The CIcrmont, the experimental vessel.
had no covers to her paddle wheels, and the
revolutions of these were visiblc but what
set them in motion, was to all Incompetent
.siblr.
On the first passage Of the North R;rcr,
whose paddle-boxcs were similarly unguardrd.
the Dutch population was siguiarly excited,
and at the dawn of day, when app, oaching
Coxsakie an early riser rushed into tue house
uf his near neighbor, and finding none but the
good vrow stirring, he hur:icdly exclaimed:
Where's Yaucob T.
"lIe's busy sleeping" was the reply.
"Call him up" said the neighbor.
And hc was soon at the door in his night
"I.o,k there, once,' said the ncigI,bor.
"IIeeren heeren!" uttered laucoi,, as he
gazrd ut tho dashing waterwhpels, the walk
ing beam and the piston in motion.
"What think you that it is T. asked the
nrighbor.
"By my soul y said Yaucob, ats been
live saw-mill."
AConn,.cticut coaster was no less at n loss
to make out the first steamboat on Long Is
land Sound. IIa was lying at anchor in a
pitcl'-dark night, when he was aroused from
his berth bv the voice of his mate at the COM
p,nion.way. cxclaimins:
Captain! here's vessel on fire about
mile to lreward of U.S.
The captain turned out in his shirt and
looked at the fire.
$50 there is, Jo;'," hr said, "Lut as wind
and tide are both agn her, she won't get
,ard Ct U.S.
He had scarcely got Strengthened in his
berth. and was falling into a comfortable
nap. when the mate again beloved out:
"Captain, turn out! Here's that wreck
a-fre, coming straight down upon us, agin
wind and tile'
The captain bounced out of bed. and on
reachin, the deck bel,eld the blazing mon ster
dashing towards him not cable's length from
his vessel.
"Oh Lord Joe O Lord !" calculated the
terrified captain, ~ wish We were better
men ~
Nor did his consternation subside when the
vessel, with laundering noise, nnssed within
an oars length Of him, scattering her sparks
on his deck.-Homc Jourual.
- As the witty correspondent Of the Col.
;tornia Ledger. "Insidor,' has given his very
minute and amusing description of the grand
oue-hundred- d-dollar-a-ticket Russian "cod-
fish" ball Which recently occurred in San
Francisco, and very strangely omitted to de-
scribe the apparel and L!joutrie, the frills and
Aounces Of the bon ton, we append the follow
ing samples from the reporter Of the Washoe
Times. for him to copy when occasion again
offers. This ball. held in Winnemuck Valley,
was equally " exclusive" from tic Times re-
port. being patronized by the royal blood:
And here at the risk of losing the good will
Of a part Of the beautiful ladies' who blessed
that imposing occasion with their presence,
will barely touch on tho costumes of two or
three:
Mrs. Captain Jim wore rabbit skin skirt,
beads and buckskin moccasins. Miss Winne-
muck wore a string of beads on her neck. and
cotton handkerchief around her waist-a very
graceful and airy attire. Mrs. Captain John
wore bandanna handkerchief, balance la
satxre. Miss Yellow Flower, a string of
beads and buffalo moccasns. Miss Jack.
Rabbit, three tall plumes-a most Appropriate
costume for warm evening parties. Miss
Speck!ed Trout wore bead pointed and eel
skin hose-very striking aud unique. Miss
Nez Perces wore horse-tail plume, with an
te!ope hose and cayote moccasins- greatly
admired.
noticed noble Blackfoot chief, in full
dress-plume Of eagle feathers and Mexican
spurs. lnoticed also middle aged Canaan
che in shirt collar and leggings.
The music was splendid; instruments all
SIMILAR and played by bringing the palm of
tue hand in contact with what is vulgarly
called the rump. and at the same time singing
In alto, High you, high you!"
The ball was decided success