Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1880-07-17
NEW STEAMER ARRIVED.

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The new steamer Modoc, making its first
trip from San Francisco to this city, arrived
last evening at about half-past o'clock. II
was expected much earlier in the day, but
did not leave San Francisco at the time antici
pated, and also net with an accident on the
way by breaking cutoff cam frame This
was not caused by any defect in the
machinery, but through gum collected from
use of bad oil. by which valve caught in the
steam chest 1t occurred Just as the boat
was leaving 1sleton, and she was thereby de-
tanned four hours, when, after making
the best of the situation by using one en-.
CINE with full stroke, against the other with
cutoff, it made the balance of the trip at a
low rate of speed. Although the steamer
arrived after dark, and the gang-w way was at
once occupied by unloading of her cargo,
there was a large number of people went
down to see the new arrival. But little. how.
ever, could be seen of her last eveniIg G. The
engineer was warm in his praise of the msn-
ner the machinery worked with the exception
of the slight accident mentioned. A full de-
scription OF the new boats has heretofore been
given. The Modoc, while having special
facilities for shipment of freight, having
capacity to carry 400 tons, will also be popu-
lar for passenger travel to those who may
! like to take in the river country, or take an
easy ride by wafer in place of railway travel.
1t has twenty-one fine, large state-rooms.
including the officers, which are
very neatly furnished. The ladies'
cabin is neatly carpeted with body
brussels and furnished with finely upholstered
sofas and easy-chairs, and all the appoint
ments for the convenience and pleasure Of
passengers are complete. The boat may be
considered absolutely safe, so far as keeping
afioat is concerned, in case of any accident
whatever that may befall her, as she has FIVE
water-tight compartments. which together
cover the entire length and breadth of her
hull: and If three or even four of these
should be pierced, still one remaining would
prevent her sinking.
The Modoc brought 200 tons of freightupon
its first trip, and will no doubt frequently
carry nearly double that amount and make
regular time trips. Owing to the accident
mentioned to the machinery, the Enterprise
will resume its trip to-day, and the new
steamer will probably lay at the wharf here
two or three days for repairs. An oppor-
tunity will thus no doubt be afforded for in
spection of her by any who may wish to do
so. The other new steamer will be ready for
running. it is stated, in about two weeks.
4IEihOfol&lIaN AC cOHISOu
& Cooper troupe produced at the theater last
night the drama Sunny South. - The
troupe is very fair one. Some of the act
ors, as Mr.. Allen, Mr.. Paul, Miss Allen, LIE
Claire and Miss Woodthorpe are from good
stock companies, and do what they have to
well. johnson and Cooper do the eccentric
business, disguised as negroes Of the old plan
tation stripe, and in the doing they are excel
lent, being minstrel artists of superior
merit. They were aided by a troupe
of colored men, who gave some
of the jubilee business in a very acceptable
manner. But of the play divided opinion
must be given. 1t is too long. The prologue
might well be entirely omitted, and ali its
facts told in the first act in a few words.
Thus pruned the play would be much im-
proved, for the audience would not be wea-
ried. The text and the situations are highly
melodramatic !; indeed, the play is of the Old
Bowery stripe, with injured virtue, defense
less orphans, an uncomfortable villain, re-
veugeful wretch, a repentant rascal, a good
| angel in the person of a warm hearted Irish
man, Laughing chambermaid, an unwil-
ling bride and her financially crippled father,
respondent lover, ETC.; and then it winds up
with virtue vindlcated, vice punished,
villany unmasked, orphans righted, the
rascal of the piece killed, the betrayed
maiden dead by her own hand, the bride re-
stored to the arms of her lover, and all things
going happy as marriage bell. Those who
like this old style of the drama will be de-
lighted with this piece, and wonder why on
earth Mrs. Emma d. e n. Southworth is
not credited with its authorship. But despite
its romantic extravaganza it has good features.
The sensational situations would be improved
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scene, little more certainty secured in the
movements of the steamers. The gallery
last night was greatly pleased, and in its de-
light was altogether too demonstrative. The
judicious welding of a club in official hands
would have been entirely justihable in the
gallery last night and the management ought
To furnish the official and the club tonight.
The Sunny South " at the matinee perform
ance this afternoon, and again Tonight
CAMPAIGNING AT EAST PARK.-A State
meeting of the Christian Church is to be
held at East Park, this city, commencing on
the 10sh Of next September and to continue
for ten days or more 1t is to be camp
meeting. with all the facilities for eating and
sleeping upon the grounds. The dancing
/ platform III the Park grove is to be canopied
1 and seated, and will, it is expected seat an
| auulencs OF Z,UUU. Ient5 5uIIlc1Snt 70 accom-
modate 800 people will be erected by the side
| It will be city of tents. A large
attendance from all parts of the
| State is expected, and is estimated
by those having the arrangement in charge TO
probably reach as high as 4, 600 from abroad.
President i. b. Wilkes, of Missouri, and
Elder j. FL. Mccullough, of Indiana, will be
1 present and take part in the meetings. Pro-
posals for privileges on the camping grounds
are advertised for, aud most ample arrange
ments for accommodation TO all who may at
tend is being provided.
JUSTLY IsDIGNANT.-A dead dray horse
was hauled and dumped just outside the city
limits near Y and Front streets, by some
persons whose ideas of health were limited,
and who cared less for injury to others than
inconvenience to themselves. After beconl-
ing uncomfortable by few days in the hot sun,
some of the people OF that vicinity yesterday
abated the nuisance by its burial, and are
| justly indignant at the outrage imposed upon
them. Before making the donation to Sut-
1 terville people, present of this valuable
casket OF health giving odor was offered TO q
butcher to feed to his hogs, which offer was
| declined. 1t was then deposited near by in
an exposed place, as before mentioned. The
| parties who committed the outrage are well
known and have full credit for it.
PERSONAL. Lux of San Francisco
went east to Battle Mountain yesterday.
Mrs. w. w. Stow and son were in the city
during the day, and returned to San Fran
cisco last evening w +. jackson has re.
turned from his sketching tour in Nevada
county. Colonel l.. Hartman of Folsom has
been in the city for the past two days, and
celebrated his eighty sixth birthday With the
Pioneers. Professor Robert Won Schlagin-
tweit, gentleman devoted to literary pur
suits and travel, and correspondent for Ger
man journals, arrived here yesterday. He is
on a visit TO California with view to writing
up his impressions of the country.
PREsRNTATIoS.-The was presented yes
tsrday by President Miller, accompanied by
the Board of Directors of the Sacramento
Sociptxy of California pinnaars IN Mrs r. II