Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1882-12-07
The Transit OF venuy.

sisiuie 10 Zoe naked eye this morning be-
tween and O'Clock
PRINCETON, December 6:h.-The traneit Of
Venus was visible here at 8 s'clcck to-day.
SoNoMA, December 6;h.-The day is clear.
aud people with smoked glass are viewing the
transit. Venus appears to be about the size
of a two-bit piece.
SANTA Rosa, December 6th-The day has
been singularly clear and bright for the OBJ
s.rvation of the transit of Venus and smoked
glass, field glasses and the only telescopic
glass in the city have been in general use to
make the most OF the opportunity.
MENDoCINo. December 6h.-The transit
Of Venus was seen here to good advantage
this morning. The last contact occurred
about quarter past II.
YRFKA, December 6sh.-Tte trsnsi. of
Venus was plainly visible by the naked eve
through fog until near the egress. when
elasses were required.
STATION CERRo RoBLE IN. NJ J, December
6sh.-The day opaned beautifully clear. All
the Instruments were in adjustment, lpd all
the tests applied before daylight. Meridian
transit observations for time and azimuth of
photographs we're ma6e at an hour before
sunrise. The sun vas not one diameter above
the Organ mountains when The first Internal
contact was observed. 1t was much later than
the predicted time. The atmosphere st this
low altitude was very unsteady. The second
contact tinternaD was we'll a. Satisfactorily
observed. Tbs atmosphere was grow ing quite
steady wher the altitude of the gua was az.
mic.cmeter measurements were then made
between the limbs CT thu sun and VEINS.
Thee were satisfactory. During their meas.
uEes the first group CT eix photograph plates
were exposed, ard gave sharp outlines. ex.
hibiting tie planet very veil defined. ard
also showing tie few weak spots. Soon sitter
the planet had aegsrcsa o.e diameter on the
body q the sun the photograph plates were
exposed IN grcufs Of six every eizht
minutes. There plot graphs SIC 70.
markedly fze. AID 70 single Litch
occurred throughout the whoia series.
TIE photograph g=cups were faiahei shout
twenty minutes before The third contscS, ei,-
irg ZIG FplsrGii Iic'u.ss. wien the nj.
eroIreter measures were ma le between Ike
LIMB CT the planet and tie limb OF tho SUP.
The third contscS QEternai) was observed
With great precision. tire Limbs If Vsrus and
the sun heirg remarkably sharp and well.
defined. After this contact tie part Of The
planets disc beyond the suns border was
pl.tly surrounded by white circle of light.
Then followed the last contact, which was
also Observed with great precision. TIE
whole work las been en enirent success, and
not single item las heea rnissed in tn lore
programme Of tie days operations. David
son observed all fCuc contacts, LAWSON OBJ.
served the first and second, Pratt observed
the third and fourth. Chapman and Tappan
were the photographers. The chief OF the
party thanks Lieutenant ChsUcn, command
ing Fort Sslder. for the interest snd assist
auce IN the work. Without Eis activs CO.
operation tie arduous labors Of cccupyiup
this bold and hich mountain would hsve Eeea
tthind time. We bad only thicty hours to
spare.
ALBUQUERQUE IN. M. December h
The weather wss perfectly Clear to dey, ard
the transit was visible to she naked Eye. The
observation was perfectly satisfactory.
VICTORIA (B. c. December 6sh.-The dey
hiss bsea dark ard rainy, and tie trans;: Of
Venus was no. visible.
Suit Against a Mining Company.
SAN Francisco, December h.-Eeurirg
Thode has entered suit sgaiTs st the Bullion
Mining Company ard David Porter, Tbcmes
r. Hayes, Thomas Cole, A. 7. Mcdonald
and w. J.. Elliott, Directors Ct the company.
praying for an injunction restraining them
from selling so 35S shares Of tie capital stool,
OF the corporation, and that the Injunction be
made perpetual. The complaiut alleges rsci.
less extravaganza and fraudulent management
on the pat OF the Directors, and that BIZ such
means the corporation has obtained posses.
sion of the number CT shares above named.
which the Directors intend to fraudulently
sell for as. essments and get hold of them
themselves, with g view Of cent, otlirg the
election.
China and Japan-Arrlval OF the s;aeIfc. |
SAN FRAN CISCO, December 9th. = The |
steamship Gaelic srrived this aftslro- n from
China and Japan, bringing the following
news:
Hon
1t is reported in diplomatic circles at Picking that
party in the Chinese Government |
siated by the success of the recent movements in |
COrea, propose urgin. a resumption Of an active
;uzerainty over Anum and Siam Formal inGu:rias
IN this subject have been presented TO TsJine Lii |
Ysmen by certain Western Envoys. 1t is generally |
believed, however, that majority of the Govern |
ment will oppose the proposition at least SO far as
Siam is concerned
Prince kurg is reported dangerously i'll Ct B-ights
disease.
The desire Of the Chinese authorities for Aneri. |
can Intervention in the question of the Loo Choo
Islands is strongly expressed. Ii no: the Govern
Ipent at Washington, then certain United States
officials in the East Ray tie requested to arbitrate
III Hung Chang has suggested Bingham, United |
States Envoy TO Japan JaIan, however, gives |
China reason to believe that arbitration will be
agreeable to the former
still another reverential letter from the King of
Corea TO the Chinese Emperor is published i'm the |
Pekin Gazette. These proceedings have appeared |
worthy If the attention OF for.ign diplomatists
some OF whom prop Sc asking Tsung Ii Yamen if |
The Emperor Intends to claim and exercise the priv.
ege of ratf ing rejecting treaties negotiated by
Corea
Foreign SPECTATORS in Shanghai contemplate law
ing cable between that place and HoDgkong A
will be asked from the Chinese Govern
nent.
United States Consuls Jones of Nasasaki wingate
of Foo Chow, and Golds6orough OF Ningpo are Wis
ting the great wall.
Continuous riots are reported in the city of WI
Chang, owing to deadly feud between the military
md civil officials. large part CT the population
have deserted the city,
The quarantine on vessels from Manila was suz-
pended November 9Th at Annoy, but still continues
1t other places on the China coast. Hnng6ong
awaits further advices as to cholera IN Manila.
Several executions Of Chinese soldiers are report
ed from Cores, the oifeTsa in most being i'll
treatment OF natives. Oae officer was beheaded for
stealing.
The Chinese authorities establishing defensive
on large scale in Manchura ard troops
have marched towards the Russian frontier There
s every indication that an invasion is arprehendel
Some excitement has been created in Shanghai by
he endeavors of Chinese officials to seize native
criminals in the foreign ttlenenl United States
Vice ConsuEGererai Che,hlre REUSED in one in
'tancs to On warrant for arrest. His action is
by the united dip'on tic corps az peking
Captain Field, of the American ship Nary L Stone.
md Captain Swap, of the American ship Nearchas
lied OF cholera at Manila, the last Of October
Violent storms have prevailed in the China Sea |
'nce DC cher 10th. The greatest damage was on |
NE island of Luzon, where several villages were
Destroyed Manila and suburbs arc in partial rCius
'fd twelve to twenty large ships are aground.
YOKOHAMA, November 10Th.
The Cnresn delegates have resolved to perstl4de |
heir Government, if Possible, to au,horizs the En-
'assy to travel through Americs and Europe seek
ng knowledge AID establishing diplomatic rela.
ions
Mr. kapena, Envoy from Hawaii. he's arrived in
Japan, and was entertained with extreme hospital
ty. The Envoy comes to persuatc the authorities |
. sanction the expectation Of japanese coolie labor
rs TO the Sandwich Islands 1t ia nos suppos that
ne can succeed, although the influence Of a strong
political combination has been secured in his behalf
The unc0ncsrred desire Of members OF the Gov |
srnInent to regain the Simonsseki indemnity money
occasions remark. It Is currently reported |
agent OF the Japanese Foreign Minister, will pres |
=ntiY visit Washington assist in the attenlp. to
secure the immediate restoration Of the fund
Public opinion has declared itself strongly against |
The projected steamship company Of Japan |
Ire Governments seems, nevertheless determined to
carry it through,
The Railroad Commission.
SAN Francisco, December CHA meet |
ing Of the Railroad Commissioners was called |
f9r o'clock to-day at which TINA President |
coue was the only member Of tho Comma |
son present. After waiting a short fi,ps for
he other members, Mr. Cone adjourned the
Board to rlest at the call Of the Chairman.
Prevention OF Cruelty 10 ChfIdren-ynr.