Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1880-09-08
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| Notes from ''Our Army The First Ar
tillery Regiment at Alameda and Its

NOtSS lToh VaE hEihy Eifst
tilIery Regiment at Alameda and Its
DOings.
CAMP BAcKUs, September 7th.-At the
dress parade of the regiment yesterday even
ing marked improvement in the bearing of
the men was noticeable. 1t is evident that
the school is success. After supper, the
men not being allowed to leave the camp, a
committee on speakers was formed, prin-
cipally composed of Company G, who i'm
provised rostrum, and forced whoever they
wished to hear, to mount it and talk. Great
fun was had in capturing the victims and
tossing them upon the platform but nobody
lost his temper, and everything passed
off pleasantly. About 6 o'clock, the band,
with Colonel Raymond and several other
military gentlemen, together with several
citizens of Alameda, proceeded to the resi-
dence of Judge G. w. Tyler, about two
miles from camp, and complimented that
gentleman with serenade. The Judge re.
ceived them with much kindness and made
brief speech, and after a few moments Of
pleasant converse had passed. the line was
reformed-including in its ranks Mr.. Tyler
and the residence of A. A. Cohen was
visited, where a repetition of the former
ceremonies was had. From there the sere-
naders passed to the residences of DR.. Nc
Lean, Mr.. Edison, Mr.. Beemer and Mr..
bly, entertained, arriving inside the lines
about 2 o'clock, and experiencing great salts
faction with their evenings enjoyment.
There is a marked increase in the number of
visitors at Camp j lckus since Sunday,
many of them being ladies. Among the
latter are Mrs. Colonel Raymond and sister,
Mrs. Lieutenant Colonel Berkey, Mrs. Cap
tain Sheehan, Mrs Captain kearney, Mrs.
Captain Dean, Mrs. Captain Brown, and
many others, who express themselves much
pleased with the encampment.
This morning the usual routine work
guard mounting, etc.-was performed, and at
9 o'clock battalion drill was ordered. A
new location was selected for this purpose to-
day, which was decided improvement over
that of yesterday. 1t is about one mile
from camp, and across the street from
pleasant grove of pine trees. When the
drill had concluded, permission was gran ted
the men to enjoy the pleasures of the grove
for awhile, which they were not slow in
camp the Colonel again addressed the COM
mand, giving the members wholesome ad-
vice and complimenting them upon their
improvement in drill. The men were then
dismissed for dinner and were given their
liberty until 4:30, at which time they were
ordered to appear for dress parade. Nothing
has happened in camp out of the usual
course to.day, and rot a case of sickness has
yet been reported. Not an accident has oc-
Cured worthy of the name, and the guard
house, as prophesied yesterday, is entirely
empty. This evening the artillery company
Captain Atwood, will drill for the first
time with its battery, their drill here
tofore having been confined TO the saber.
Tonight the Oakland Guard gives reception
to the officers and men in Oakland. We'd
nesday night the same company, Captain
Ranlett, will visit Camp Backus and give an
exhibition drill. The regiment has been in
vited TO attend the Firemen's ball at Oakland.
Latest China and Japan News.
SAN Francisco, September 7th.-There
arrived here to-day the steamer City of Toxic
from Hongkong via Yokohama.
CHINA.
The latest news from Hongkong is to Au-
gust 11th. Mosby, the United States Consul
at Hongkong, was charged on the 30th of July
with committing an assault with a spear on
an American seaman. After hearing the evil
dence the magistrate cautioned Mosby and
dismissed the summons.
The Annamese, steam gun vessel loaded
with SO, 900 piculs of Government rice, was
captured by Chinese pirates in the Gulf of
Tonquin.
Slight shocks of earthquake are still felt
resumed. The destruction of property in the
city is estimated at Sc, 900, 600.
Minister Angel arrived at Tientsin on the
4th ult. Commissioners Trescott and Swift,
with the ladies of the party, remain at Che
foo for the present.
News from Pekin in reference to the over
strained relations between Russia and China
is very contradictory. 1t is reported that I.i
Hung Chang, finding himself unable longer
fr tha ho., /,
mission. Colonel Gordon visited Pekin, but
only remained two days, when he returned TO
1ientsin. The latest advices are that Chung
How has been Internationally pardoned, in
Difference to the wishes of Russia, and that
Colonel Gordon has taken his departure for
Alden. This is significant, and would seem
to indicate that peaceful counsels have pre-
vailed.
The dates from Japan are from Yokohama
August Dist.
Political matters are almost at stand-still,
and with the exception of memorials being
frequently presently from various parts of
the country, calling for National Assem-
bly,, everything is quiet.
Copies of proposed new treaties have been
sent to foreign Governments, but nothing
definite is known in regard to the views held |
by them in reference to the same.
An ambassador from Corea arrived here |
on the 11th. The landing of His Excellency
and suite from the steamer was not imposing, |
no salutes being fired and the party coming |
ashore in small native boats. The Embassa |
dor, preceded by two trumpeters and two re- |
tainers carrying the trident was borne in a |
sedan chair by four Coreans to Gevaimusho, |
where he rested and received visits from |
Japanese officials, and then proceeded to |
Toxic. On the arrival there the Embassy |
was met by officers from the foreign depart |
ment, and escorted to place of residence. |
The ambassador has not yet been presented |
to the Mikado. The Embassy will remain
about six weeks. its object being to procure q |
revision of several clauses in the treaty with |
Japan.
The United States steamer Richmond. after |
conveying Minister Angel and Commission |
ers Trescott and Swift to Taku, returned here |
on the 18th.
An extension of trade between Corea and |
Japan has necessitated increased communica- |
tion, and in addition to the usual semi-
monthly steamer, three sailing vessels will /
leave Nagasaki monthly for Fusan hereafter.
Attempted suicide-The Death OF O. f.
Davis.
MARYsvILLE, September 7th.-A Young
Englishman named Joseph F, Foster. a |
stranger here and without means, attempted
suicide last night by taking poison. Restora-
tives were applied and consciousness restored.
The mysterious death of o. f. Davis, tele-
graph operator at the terminus of the South
ern Pacific Railroad, as announced yesterday
by private kilograms, causes profound regret
here, where he was well known. He was a
young man of exemplary habits, universally
by the community, and was mem.
Der of the Pacific Buass Band of this city.
The sOnoma and Marin Fair has Sue.
cessful Opening.
PETALuMA, September 7th.-The opening
day of the Sonoma and Marin District Fair
showed the largest attendance of any previ-
Gus year. From noon until the time for the
races to commence there was constant ar
rival of carriages, and it is estimated that