The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1876-09-08
the ocean trade winds by the mountains
on the north and west.


Returning from Oakland TO San Fran
cisco we availed ourselves of the partial
view here afforded the wonderous Golden
Gate, the great natural beauty and pride
of all the land. 1t is simply the main ont
let of the bay between two mountains into
the grand old ocean. To us the name
"Golden Gate" seemed appropriate. Near
sun set; we were steaming our way a cross
this beautiful bay. Standing on the upper
deck, we had most favorable view of all
our surroundings. Behind us was the city
of Oakland we were leaving. Before us
we could see the entire city of San Fran
cisco, perched as it were upon a hundred
Golden Gate" What beautiful scene.
The mellow golden hues reflections of the
setting sun, intermingling with the deep
blue vapors arising from the waters be-
meath; the great massive mountains tow
ering upward unto such grand height on
either side of this placid streams rendered
the object enchanting.
THE CHINESE PROBLEM.
The China or Chinaman question is en-
gaging serious attention here. Without
offering our own crude views upon this
question, we will say that it is impossible
to know the foot-hold that the Cinnamon
have on California, without being there to
see them. They monopolize nearly every
branch of industry in the State. The only
method we can see for successful compete
ton with them, is for the white laboring
classes to work for moderate wages and
live within their means. Standing ON the
street corners, loafing in gambling and
drinking saloons cursing "pig-tail
Cinnamon and demanding high wages will
never drive them from this fair coast
CHINESE METHoDIsTs.
After seeing many of the noted places
in San Francisco, we concluded to visit
"Chna Methodist prayer meeting. In
this, however, we were unsuccessful, for on
reaching the hall where their meetings are
held, we were informed by one whom we
supposed to be sexton that Mclean man
he no get in" Like the Yankee, we tried
to argyle" the case. We said we were
"heGp friend to Chinaman," but it wac
no use. We were too late, The services
had began, and the door was shut, and
we could not get in" We remained few
moments in front of the building, listened
to the music performed, and the plaintive
songs sung by those newly converted
heather wondering how much they have
to surrender in order to forsake the temple
worship of the great Josh" Converting
Cinnamon to Christianity is slow work,
even though we have them on our own
continent. For them to forsake the wor-
ship of their idols, and cut off their sacred
"queus" is but to receive the fearful indig-
nation and hatred of their race and ma
ton.
EASTWARD BOUND.
On the 25th July we made arrangements
to go eastward. Knowing we would have
car travel in abundance, we took steamer
from San Francisco to Sacramento leaving
at p. M. for the latter place 1t was a
delightful trip up this beautiful river
The scenery was inspiring. We remained
on deck until late hour and thought that
half had not been told us concerning the
beauties Of the Sacramento river. Cozy
little cottages, beautifully shaded by gum
and pepper trees, flower gardens and vine
yards, ranches and villages, hills and dales,
mountains and valleys. all combined, make
it interesting to the thoughtful traveller
We arrived at Sacramento next morning at
& o'clock, and were overwhelmed by host
OF hotel runners at the wharf. Thinking
if the international" of Sacramento was
half ms good rs its namesake in San Fran
cisco, we would risk it, we surrendered to
its courteous agent who usherpd us into
an elegant coach, and in II few moments
we were seated ut private table in the
great dining hall of this excellent house.
We were sufficient for the occasion.
CALIFORNIA BILL OF FARE.
To inform the reader Of IL popular Sacra-
mento breakfast we will note our bill of
fare on that occasion, to wit Hot rolls,
buttered and creamed toast; cold ham,
sauced; fried salmon and potatoes NUT
ton chops and tomatoes; cornbread and
eggs; Hot milk and mush; cold cream
and peaches; with sugar cake, ia little
cake peculiar to this coast,) coffee, tea, or
wine as desired; besides host of entrees
too tedious to mention. On taking our
leave we were conducted to the clerks
Office by the clever agent, who informed
the clerk concerning US that this family Of
five persons had been conveyed from San
Francisco wharf, brcakfasted, and were to
be conveyed to G. p. r. r. Depot in one
hour. Whereupon we ventured to ask
the man Of diamonds How much for all
this ?" Judge of our pleasure, when he
replied Ten bits" ($1.25.) The bill was
promptly paid, und we conducted to
the parlors to await the time of our
trains departure
1t may be asked how about such low
charges Tor such good accommodations
1t was puzzle to us until we made in
quiry, and were informed it could he done
with profit, because of the immense pa.
tronage received by the Sacramento Hotels.
Hundreds of families in this city occupy
a house or suite of rooms, but go to the
hotels for their meals.
In due time we left the smiling hotel
agent and were on board the 6. ?, II. r.
irain, with faces and minds set eastward.
GOING ROUND THE HORN.
The first great sight coming east from
Sacramento is "around Cape Horn" in the
Sierra Nevada mountains. For many miles
you observe the ascent, before reaching this
terrible place. 1t was night when we were
hurled over it, one year ago, ON going to
California. Now we were to pass this
place of terfors III open day light. On
nearing the place our pleasant conductor
passed from car to car, informing lis that
in q few moments we would "round Cape
Horn" and assuring us there was no dan
ger. Soon the cars go slow; the loud
long scream of the steam whistle tells
the story the passengers all press over
to the right side of the cars, We did
our level best to look brave but oh, what
sight We are away up here curving
around this great high mountain to the
left, and to the right we look down over
such awful chasms beneath The scene
to creep in md-air above foot hills, lofty
trees, craggy rocks and streams How
long the moments seem, We think one
moment our engine will stop as though de-
tered by fear; then the next moment
rushing at lightning speed, and awaking
the grand old wilds with a prolonged