Year: 1868

AS soon as the cables were let loose and the huge
the forward part or the vessel where fine view OF
the shipping could be had. The steamer, carrying
the Chinese flag at the mast, was escorted by seye-
ral steam tugs, dressed In numerous national ana
house iags. AS the vessel passed out hundred
whistles screamed from the steamers at the docks
and the steam works on the way, while nags
were to be seen dipping IN all directions. The
tag OF China acknowledged this courtesy by
the national music, and the air resounded with
the huZzas Of thousands OF people. Entering the
Chih Tajen, who is poor sailor, was obliged to re.
tire temporarily to his cabin, fearing that unpleasant
CONFUSION Of the interior regions incident TO sea
notion In less than half an hour the steamer ar
rived in the river opposite Fort Erle The steamer
now reduced her speed On the bank In front OF lne
OF twenty-one guns. At each gun the Chinese nag
dipped in recognition Of the compliment twas
discovered that it would be impossible to return
to the city and catch the three O'Clock ran which


It was proposed to take 1t was therefore suggested
twelve miles down the Niagara river, which point
could be reached In ample time to take the train


The "trip was very pleasant and enjoyed by every
one OF the numerous party OF ladies' and gentlemen
on board and as well by the members OF the Embas-
sy. Uniortunately at the landing there was schoon.
acrobatic exerclses, such as jumping on deck, and
clsmbering up the sides and jumping on to the pier;
were making their way to the omnibuses. Your cor
respondent ut he time was walking with Sun Tajen,
Captain Doiver and behind were several Of the stu
tilted up, precipitating Sun 1ajen into the water,
about dve feet below. The Tajen was no
swimmer, but with remarkable presence
OF mind grasped the end of the plank and held on,
not making any exclamations whatever, but per-
the spot. Captain Dolliver suspended himself in the
hole extending his feet for the Tajen to grasp. He
however preferred to hold on to the plank. With
great exertion we were enabled to keep back the
crowd, and In moment rope was brought and o
sailor from the steamer Slid down. and, placing the
rope about the Tajen's body, he was successfully
rescued from his perlOus position. Somewhat de-
pressd at this unfortunate accident and still thank.
tul that 1t was no worse, the Embassy set out
for the depot. During the scene at the
pier some il-mannered persons boys, am glad to
say, seemed TO think the affair was quite amusing
and laughed. 1t was only after some sound epithets
that these degraceful specimens OF humanity ceased
with dry clothes. His silks, official hat and boots
were wringing wet and were taken possession OF by
the party. Fortunately in a few minutes the train
came along and in less than half an hour arrived
at the depot at this place. The Tajen was immedi-
ately put In carriage and in company with Captain
Dolliver was hurried or to the hotel, the
rest Of the Embassy returning more at leis-
the nag and Tajens clothes in the absence of Cap
tain DollIver. Arriving at the hotel the Tajen was
put between blankets and took good dose OF hot
brandy.


Too much cannot be said Of the Tajens
duct during the entire proceedings. When he got on
the cars he was in the best OF humor and seemed to
think less OF the misfortune than his associates The
excursion an elegant AFFAIR and highly gratifed
the entire Embassy. The accident, as 1t was no
worse served to confirm this fact. The Taens re-
marked that "they enjoyed a pleasant day and were
sorry that 30 much pleasure should be broken by
such an accident. But accidents are unavoidable
SometimeS.o