Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1866-06-16

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OF triamphantiy- After t~o days of
rather rough sea, we came upon the
genuine Pacifc-clear. blue, sunny
days, and nights OF fabulous beauty.
On the evening of March 3Oth, We
were upon the hurricane deck, a
usual. The moonlight seemed to
surpass in brilliancy anything bad
ever before seen. The loveliness of
the night tempted US to remain upon
deck longer than usual. One of our
friends, who had descended to the sa-
loon, returned with the Information
that total eclipse of the moon was
to take place on this night, visible
from all parts Of the American Con-
tinent. This interesting phenomenon
had already begun. We did not re-
tire to oul state-rooms until past one
o'clock, at which hour the moon had
become partially unveiled. So long
as the moon remained but partially
eclipsed, the eclipsed portion ap-
peared of dark brown color. When
the eclipse became total, it assumed
a hue which excited great surprise
among us. The whole surface Of the
moon appeared to he of a bright SAL
mon color. It was so brilliant that
had been awakened from sleep to
look upon it, l should have consid-
cred it of its usual splendor and nev-
er dreamed of eclipse. One lady
who had not seen the gradual OBJ
scuration, was very sure that we were
wrong, that it was no eclipse. The
next day we consulted Mr.. LIS
Herchel" for some calculation of
the extraordinary appearance, and
were 50 happy as to find an account
of certain concurrent conditions cap
able of producing such All effect. 1t
was, indeed, one Of the most marvel
GUS exhibitions of celestial phenom-
ena.
During the voyage we had amused
ourselves with such plays as esprit
ual rapping," "throw light upon it,"
and guessing proverbs. About this
time the active mind of Mr.. M. in
vented the Continental Came"
Cards with subjects written upon
them are distributed, face down, to
those engaged in the play. The
first in order reverses his card, rises
and Immediately proceeds to speak
five minutes upon the subject which
fate has assigned him. The ladies,
who, Of course, were " unaccustomed
to public speaking" quite surprised
themselves by their readiness. Our
friend Sniktaw" has steadily in-
creased in favor. There is q partic-
ular group of six ladies which he
calls the constellation" As twi-
light approaches he may be- seen as
the central figure Of that group. BE
is externally the ideal Californian,
and a he is y favorite with the read
ing public Of that State. l presume
he may be considered altogether one
of her representative men. He
stands before 10 very tall, broad
shouldered. sandy -complexionsd,
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