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The union Democrat., 1867-10-19

IHE IoyALTY OF JoHS i. LoGNN AS
JOHN A. Logan ha, lately delivered himself
"a; !. Sioieut ihV.ct,ve against the South. in
winch ne took occa-ior 10 say tina, bad he bee
csrtur II .Iel.r.ou Davis. bee vouii have
hun, him ou the spot. II - wei tn inquire
who is Logan. and what claims can he r.:ht-
ly set up 10 ''lovaity ~ Ii j. we'll known
ti,at in 1851 Logan was di-ioysl. The most
ultra srce>sIoni>t in Southern Illinois. lie
maize no secret OF hls denuncia,lan ~ the war
and it, objects. In N,y cf that YEAR. he was
attend;u. court at NcL-,ush"tc. ia llam,l-
n cuuty. Bill, were y SEED around town
announcing that there would lie II " Union
meeting a. the Court house. and that the
meet,u. would be addressed iy the Hon 5.
:. Marshall. then Judge cf this Judicial CIR
cult. Ii anticipation # the meeting some of
the hays raised the stars and strIns over the
court house. Shortly after this. Logan came
ou. Of one the hotels in company with the
late Chester Carpenter. and Seeing tie bag
waving over the court house. asked what It
meant? Upon being informed he conmenc-
el in the most vehement manner to denounce
the war and Judge Marshall. adding that
" he would no, speak under the id flag,
and at the same time pulled our his KNIFE and
started in the direction of the flag, with the
evident intention of cutting it DOWN. He was
restrained by the couuses Of Mr.. Carpenter,
Cleyd. Crouch and others. Nav. this Is a
fact. and we make the charge publicly. We
can furnish the evidenc of better men than
Logan to substan;ia,e what we charge. Ac-
eordins to his own idea Of the penalty which
should attach to treason, he ought hlmsef to
be ''hung without Judge or jnry. Mt. Yer
non Ill} Free Press.
The union Democrat., 1867-10-19

HASpIEEcuIEr TLIRTArIoNs.-In an ex-
change we find the following, which we pub
lish for the benefit Of our young friends. both
ladies' and gentlemen, hoping they may de-
rive ;herefrom some innocent amusement.
Wo suggest to young gentlemen of >hor,
memory that they paste it in their hats, and
when they observe the fair sex twirling their
kerchiefs in any Of the styles enumerated.
they can take OF their hats aud under pre-
tence Of wipiug their manly brows, can
observe the meaning;
Drawing across the lips-desirous Of get
ting acquainted drawing across the eyes-l
am sorry; droppinS-we will BE friends ::
twirling in both hanIs-indifercnc draw.
ing across the cbeek-I love you; drawing
through the hapds--I bate You letting 1t
rest on the right cheek--yes letung it rest
on the left chces--uo: twriing IN the lett
hani-I wnsh to get r,d OF Nou; twirhrg Ia
the right Gand-l love another: folding IL
wish - speak with you; over the shoulder
fellow me; opposite corners N both bands
-wait Cor me drawing actn>s lhe turehea
we nre Nnfcbej uiacin- "n tight ,ar--ynu
have changed: phcieg ga ietF err--i lave =
message Cor yon letting u remain 0u zee eye,
->ou .re croci: winding round the torefn
GER an eucncet wioling round tie lhirG
tiuaer-I am married.
The union Democrat., 1867-10-19
SHAMErrL.-It is a burning shame tht

SHAMEFUL.-It is a burning shame tht {
the soldier who lost alimb in the war. ana
hobbies though life, earning. as best he may,
n. subsistence for himself and family, is taxed
70 keep up the expenses of goAernment-
taxed to pay interest on government bonds
taxed TO pay premiums on gold Herewith to
paw interest to n class cf men who live in
luxurious ease and atEuence, and that the
party which laws claim to all the patriotism
in the country and love for the soldiers, insists
on spending millions of money for negroes
and legislating for the benefit of wealth, and
are entirely forgetful of the nations heroes.
when Offices are to be distributed.
1t is a shame that the rich men of the
country can handle gold, while the soldiers
of the Union and the people must be content
with rags 1t is a burning disgrace TO the
party in power, that the poor are lowed down
with taxation, while the wealth of the nation,
owned by aristocrats and represent by bonds,
contributes not furthing to the Government
under which they live and enjoy SO mush
life.
Ifthe party in power desire to act fairly
with the bond holders and the masSes-wish
to avoid repndiation and pay off the public
dedt-let them pay it off in greenhacks, and
bring all the wealth of the country upon the
tax dupIcate--compel all men to pay taxes
alike. and the Government 10 deal Justly with
all branches of industry and all classes of
citizens philadelphia Meroary
The union Democrat., 1867-10-19

NOZZLE WORDS That gallant democrat,
Hon George H. Pendleton, of Ohio, closed
a great speech in Minnesota with the follow.
ings stirring words: Let us stand by our
Constitution which we believe to be right.
and maintain our from Of government, which
we have found to be beneicent. Let US ac
cept no result as final which accomplshes
their overthrow. Let Us be unwearied In
this contest. and | believe we shall save our
institutions 10 bless Our children, even as they
have blessed our fathers. If we fail. we
shall al last have deserved well Of our coun
trvmcn, and shall have done that which, like
the seed after being hidden in the frosts and
SHOWS and darkness Of winter. shall bear
fruit aud If this land and government must
follow the footsteps of the past we shall be
able then to comfort ourselves with the re
Election that if nations, like individuals, are
not destined to immortality and if in their
virtues equally as their vices, in their grand
eur rs in their weakness. they bear IN their
bosons the seeds Of neutrality-suspicious.
In the passions which elevate them to grent
ness equally as those which hasten their de-
cay. is 70 be discerned ,he uncesSing opera
ion ot ;Aose principles at once of corruption
AMI resurrection which sre combined IN
homanitv, and which, universal in communi.
as IN single men. compensate the necessary
decline IT nations hy the vital FIRE Which has
gwen unlecaying yonth - the human race.
The union Democrat., 1867-10-19
IIERLcuEL Y. JouNsoN.

READ 1T TO CoLoREp MEM.-fhere is q
freedman living in Columbus. Georgia, by
the name of Aaron iIunt. As slave lie was
universally respected in that city for bis good
sense and good behavior. He has lately writ
ten letter for the Columbus Eaiuirer, which
We commend to the thoughtful consideration
of our coorel citizens. He says:
We o: the South have to be one; what is
tho white mans interest must and will be
the coiored mans. Al have been born on
Southern soil-some masters and some slaves.
was born a slave; this was not my masters :
fault That some white and colored) are
former masters Is plain. This | will not co.
know those amongst whom | was raised |
do not know those that come to me and tn ke
mo by the hand at night aud give me advice
in the dark, and when it i. light do not notice
ps on the street. | not e another thing.
Those white men who tell Us we mus, vote
the radical ticket and We shall have farm,
!n not have enough To build chicken coop.
think they want the negroes Ia do the vot-
ing, hut they want tie farms. Twas n min
lister Of the cosp-l-beloncei 10 the Baptist
chorch-and thiok have studied the inter.
cs. of my race siuce we have been set free,
and give il "a my oliuinn. IT il better for the
c,lo,c,l neople 10 make friends at home. As
10 politics, do not kaow much. but from
vhat little do know. am a Conservative.
They do not have any secrets, hut talk out.
This like. AARON Hunt, Colored.
The union Democrat., 1867-10-19
u .n,c., V,crop,rs IN Tur SorTu The

RADICAL VICTORIES IN Tue SorrH.-The
success of the Radical party in Tennessee.
Alabama, and louisiana, Is a source OF re
ioi.;nc among the friends Of the Reconstrue.
ton act. The election in Tennessee was held
under State laws in the other States named
under an act of Congress. In each of them
the negroes have triumphed over the whites.
and hence there is great joy in the Radical
camp. II is unnecessary 10 remind the reader
of the msnner in which this result has been
brought about. All know that large por-
ton oi the whites were disf-anchised for the
purpose Of placing those States under negro
rule. 1t is remarkable fact that Radical
power is being rapidly transferred from
Northern whites 70 Southern negroes. 10 the
North the people are desertlnc them as re
cent elections demonstrate, and the far seeing
men of that party reslize that they can no
longer rely on the people of the country to
keen them in power. Hence they turn for
help t. the southern negroes. These they
intend TO 20 keen the whites Of the North
in SUI 'iection IL 'heir rule. They expect to
carry the pex' Presidential election hv negro
votes. They are preparing The ten Southern
States To cas-, their vo'es for Radical electors,
and il the North should he divided. they in.
tend TO make The negro votes elect their
candidates. Their programme is perfectly
Transparent. Let every white man rcmem
her that negro victories in the South mean
Caucasian enslavement in the North
The union Democrat., 1867-10-19

rsn~ On election day, after having diseharG.
cd his duty as good citizen by voting, Mr..
Thomas Woodruff, of jacksonville, in ilt Of
temporary insanity, attempted to cut his
throat. Loss Of blood. it seems, restored his
norlual condition. when he betook himself to
his friends for assistance. Mr.. Dcsler acted
as tho good Samaritan aud sewed up his
wounds. Mr. Woodruff was brought to So
nora and subjected to confinement, where,
however. he receives the kind treatment and
attention Of friends.
The union Democrat., 1867-10-19
RsyoLrrroSARr Plans OF THE RAplcALs.z

RgvoLrvIoNARY Plans OF THE RsDlcALs.-
The Washington correspondent of Boston
Post writer's as follows:
Some startling revelations are leaking out
here toaehing the revolutionary schemes OF
the radical leaders, 1t has been discovered
that the plan for radical governments and
negro supremacy in the Southern States was
coneeceed and matured at the Convention o'
Sovtkera - LoyaiistsS on the 18Th II Sep'em
her. in Philadelphia. where were present toe
radical Governors Of the Northern States. 1t
was then and there determined TO organize a
r,y, Iutiouary army which Should aaid the
Sauth under cautTo. of the radicals. reEaruteSs
at what might be the pepuiar vote. Ii ives
nlso detel m;ued tha; l. NJ. P,a,e shouic, by
>ane means. be placed at The head oi the
State organization in Texas, and IN obe'iietee
"a this plat of the resoiuhonists, Uenerai
sheridan deposei Governor Throckmottoa.
ip,ta,jiH. Pease in the Executive chair. In
further continuation o! the same plot, ueh.
f. J. Davis was gwen - rowing COMMISSION
hv Sheridan. o>,en>ib!y fpr The purpose ei 81
rerintending the registration. but fealiy 10
orsa,iz" ,he Texas guoto oi The ''Fand Army
uf tie. Republic, the memhers oi which are
SWORN 10 holi tic power ot the South, regard-
les. of constitutional or legal barriers. mat
work is now in rapid progress, aud innds are
Lein: suprlicd, through the Legal Leagues,
Iv the radical Congressional COMMITTEE "f
this ci;y. Of which Mr. Schenck, OF Ono. IL
Chairman Nv information 1t now beng
r,rtIly nu.bei forward in all the Southern
States. and it l. reported that the supreme
command uf this revolutionary fore" has been
bestowed upon tho late commander OF the
Fith Military District. In view OF this pow
erful organization, which stands ready to
throttle the Government, the late proclama
,ion of the President may not be iil.timed.
OF the truth Of this statement there Is now
abundant proof. and steps will be taken by
the Government 10 meet impending danger.
They have taken good care that the pop
ular vote - shall be on their side, by decree
ing that no man shall be allowed to vote un'
less he votes "a they wish him to.
The union Democrat., 1867-10-19

GcA- The election in Tuoumne county pass.
cd eff quietly and triumphantly for the de,
mocracy. Spragne's majority is about 220
aod Fitzgerald's majority about goo. When
it is remembered that At the September elec,
ton the average majority on the State ticket
was not quite goo, il will be seen that Tuol-
umne has done nobly. c. II. Randall's ma
.jority for County Judge will reach 2io at
least. In the first township, Chas. Tupper
and James Letford. both democrats. are elect
ed Justices Of the Peace. In the second
township, owing II local differences, the mon
grels elect both Justices Of the Peace. In
the fourth township, NJ. McGehee is elected.
In the third township the result is not salts
factorily known.
The union Democrat., 1867-10-19

DeATu or JouS t. RTpGE.- The many
faiend. of John r. Ridge viii read with sor
row. tho announcement that hei dead. Tins
sli event took place at his sesideoc. in Grass
Valley. on Saturday. the 55h inst, Ni- din,
ease was brain fever Commenting his
death, the Bulletin says:
Nh Ridge il widely know on this coast
as journalist ani poet Of marked ability, no
less han foe hi- somewhat romantic history
His father was Chief ef the Cherokee nation.
and took leading part ia ihe event. which
led to the establishment cf bis peopl. as a
seperate and Civilized community. under a
Constitution OF their own. HIS mother was
a New England woman OF refinement aud
New England. His father was dragged from
bel aud murdered by some Of the rival Ross
faction, when John was quite child, and the
family has ever since been broken and divi-
ded. and kept cut Of what it held to be its
reh;ful consequence and property. Many
Of its members have evinced remarkable tai.
eut as writer's, lawyers, legislators and sol.
dies
Mr.. Ridge emiSra:ed from Arkansas TO his
State, sixteen or seventeen years ago. !.e
sr>t engaged in mining. but afterwards turn
Ell his attention to journalism. and was at
different times connected with newspapers
at Sacramento. Marrysvillc, San Francisco,
Red Bluff. and WeavervilIe Since 1864 he
has been the editor of the National at Grass
Valley.
As newspaper writer and poet, Mr..
Ridge enioyed an enviable reputation; as a
nriva;s citizen. his manly bearing and gen
erous impulses won him many friends. lie
left noble wife and accomplished daughter
with whom we sincerely condOle in their sad
bereavement
The union Democrat., 1867-10-19

Harry FrLiows. The mongrcls of Sacra.
mento fired salute ever their victory in Oh o.
The demo rats overcamc a majority Of l.. .0t0
and elected their whole State ticket except
the Governor; they have carried both branch
IS of the Legislature, thus onsurin: tbc
election of Senator in place Of cid Ben.
Wade, and they have beaten negro suffrage
80, 600 this in black republican Ohio. If
the mongrels can extract comfort from such
an unmercifal tlcgsins no one ought to srudee
it. They were beaten only So00in Pennsyl
vania, heretofore mongrei in the fulness Of
their hearts the happy fellows should have
burnt more powder because they were not
beaten as many more.
The union Democrat., 1867-10-19

NGs- The Erominer appeared last Monday
enlarged and in an entire new dress. In tie
midst Of democratic reioicinSs, it is according
20 tho fitness ofthings that the leading demo
cratic journal at the Bay should evincc signs Of
substantial prosperity. In typographical ap-
pearancc the Examiner is equal to any paper
published on this coast the ability OF its edi
toral staff is acknowledged. and the pyoprie
tors promise at an early day to make it second
to none as newspaper. Arrangements will
soon be completed whereby the Examiner
will receive the telegraph dispatches in con-
junction with the B,,}lctia and -4'td, which,
with judicious sgstea Of correspondence
also promised as a new feature in it's manage.
ment will render the paper an absolute re-
quirement in every democratic house, hold. II
is charged with great justice that democrats
usually patrouise the papers of their enemies
because they get more news. An opportunity
is offered them now to bestow their patronage
upon first class newspaper and the champ.
ion of their caase, and il is to be hoped they
will not be to slow to eEince their apprecia
ton of the energy aad public spirit oc the
Erdmier people. Let every democrat in the
State who can afford to take the paper do SO.
1t is duty the democracy owe themselves to
properly support their preas.
The union Democrat., 1867-10-19
from ner.chel johnson.

rx.Covernor johnson writes to poiltiesi
friend in Michigan:
The f,.nre darkness is scarcely relieved by
\ single raw q; hope. And IT seems we nave
M, reached onr Lowest deep OF woe. The
rul;nr nawers seem bent upon our stun great
or humiliation. The theme IS one on wAiea
!, : -, nsipful &c dwell. Reason seems to
have surrendered the scepter al sSate>nanship p
"a ,bnJ ana vintllctiye passion. bat 5 to
J.. the result, God only knows. aud lie oniS
can reseae The country tram the worst tate
that evs, feA upon a once free, prosperous
,,.e Ianny rsople Perhaps you may he. IN
.,,,,a 3a.rr.r. Interested in what i personal to
myself. As ycu perhaps know. 1 Fesis'ed
..a-S,an sS long - II an ol.en qdests 4.
cut whom my State resolved upah II, / east
my lot with The fortunes OF mv reopie, teei,
I'M, confident th., we >hcaid "rcap ;he hirl
win3 = i.as, NOT been Disappointed and,
tt.ush I never cherished an em"fInn at hos
ti,ity n th, Constitutions, or tie Union Il cur
fn-.f,th.rs under it-,h0ugh have .peui !,
o..a,t.y II a cen,ury IL irving t" u9'uit
6sth-vet now | iiud myself, at the enj ei
such a career. d>franchisei and u>>i ."ed II
a u ,>itien, in respect to political aui ctsli
rights. inferior to that of nv torm"r states.
Ny i.am. i in .hc track oi Sae,m.h march.
His army de>troVe: rcsf'y everything | r.>
.e>s"l. incla,lng my private papers ats! nii'
deeds and reduced nv from c".,tet, Ia f"f
er.y. [; | wci. vnuuc, sal coall be lt, s.n-
| might rally from my pr0-trstI"h hut 1T my
time II lie, IN view of rre>ent surroundings.
and The dn, Ss.>s that curtains the future.
scarcely hope To lac able Ia fee! snj elothe my
family. say these things IN no spirit oi
uhhan.v ,eniairc Paver'y i misfortune
hGt would welcome i. il. hy 'te sacrifice,
could Lriu. hnck Ia lie the liberties of my
country. aud the elc,ies Of TIE Old Union.
Eut, "lllum fuit.' ! am, very respectfully.
your oteiient servant.
HERLcuEL Y. Johnson.
The union Democrat., 1867-10-19
TnEArRIcAL.-Frauk Wilton's theatrical

TnEArRIcAL.-Frauk Wilton's theatrical
troupe made their appearance at the Sonora
Theater, on Thursday evening, in the Irish
Drama of the Colleen Bawn. The leandine
characters were sustained by Frank Wilton,
Alfred Graham, +. L. Goodall. Augusta
Sherwood and Miss Halen Morgan. The
troupe is an excellent one, and eEinee by the
they have caused to be made
in the Theater itself, by the good order pre-
and an earnest effort to please, SIN
cere desire to scqui; themselves credi'ably in
their respective parts, The farce of Toodies
followed the Colleen Bawn. Both pieces gave
general satisfaction. Last night Medelaine,
or the Belle of the Fauborg, was given, with
the Loan OF Love as farce. The troupe
will perform again this evening, for partic-
ulars of which see bills Of the day.
The union Democrat., 1867-10-19

STRATEGY When there is an arrest to he
made involving some little risk, or search
to be made likely to prove frutless. it is
splendid strategy for q Justice Of the Peace
not to trouble the Constable usually attend
ant upon his court, but to carry the warrant
to the Sheriff; thus saving the Constable oil
the risk and some little expense. Holding
the welfare of the con-tabulary in high esti
nation, this piece of Information in made pub
lie Cor their benefit
The union Democrat., 1867-10-19

sSr The Savannah Advertiser gives the
following specimen of cool impudence ''Du-
ring Sherman $ raid through Georgia, one of
his followers stole a valuable stallion from
the plantatiou Of prominent citszen Of JEFF.
ferSon county. 4 short time since, he own
er Of the animal received lette from tie thief
coolly requesting him to forward the pedigree
az the horse -
The union Democrat., 1867-10-19

How TO SAVE kEsosESE UiL.--We find the
following in one OF our Pennsylvania ex-
changes. 1t will be easy for any one to try
it: A short time ago we published an
article from an exchange to the effect that
sal, in kerosene lamp was q great saving Of
oil. We have since fully tested it:it is greater
saving than was was stated in the article refer
red to- Fill lamp half full of common salt,
then fill up with oil. 1t burns with clearer
flame and i. is q saving of more than twenty.
two per cent in OIL Try it.
The union Democrat., 1867-10-19

sea- A distinguished Northern gentleman
writing 70 the Nick burg Herald, gives this
adivce 70 the people Of he Southern States:
BE united Weld nothing willingly which is
not the dairy If each State t" WELD under tie
Constitution. "a the eud that when the day Of
retrhntion comes YOU will not nave sold your
tirtbrjgh'. no, even foi mess of pot;age,
.nnr nut II crnX,n fear. y
The union Democrat., 1867-10-19

nen- In jamestown, on Wednesday even
ing last, an alteration ensued between John
Donovan and man Of the name Of "Baldy"
Clark, which resulted in the former shootirg
the latter in tho groin, and inaicting dan
gerous wound. Donovan was arrested and
brought to Sonora, where, upon examination,
he was held to bail in the sum of two thou
sand dollars. The requisite bond was given.
The union Democrat., 1867-10-19

reS~ A. G. Russell, Esq, has assumed the
editorial control of the Mariposn Nait. Mr..
Russell is an able and experienced writer,
and we'll calculated to maintain the reputa-
ton the KaH has already won as o staunch
and powerful ally Of tho democracy.
The union Democrat., 1867-10-19

DEATH OF JouN Il. RlDGE.-John r. Ridge,
editor of the Grrss Valley National, died at
his residence in Nevada county, on the 9th
inst. Mr.. Ridge was hereditary chief of the
Cherokee nation. lie was man of a high
order of intellect, and of most noble and
generous nature. and one of the ablest men
connected with the press of the Setat.-Nari-
,lnsn Mil
The union Democrat., 1867-10-19
nes- The Philadelphia North .4mericam.

r@- The Philadelphia North Americaa, n
super. Loyal paper. with more canior than
usually belongs TO journals OF that persuasion
observes What has happened in Tennes.
see will happen in the ten conquered States
as soon as elections oan be held. But shall
we let Maryland and Kenteky escape the
benefits of the same policy because technally
they did not rebel? We say no.
The union Democrat., 1867-10-19

rey> Tho honest face Of the Old Guard the
checing presence of tho La Crosse Democrat,
the philosophc pages Of the Electric, and the
usual amount Of pictorials, serve as pleasant
reminders that the steamer is in, and that
lIanson's counter il covered with a full as
sortment Of eastern publications. All can
now indulge in varied and substantial in
tellectual feast
The union Democrat., 1867-10-19

ESs~ The Maysville (Ky.) Bulletin tells Of
n negro in that State who had case in court,
and who objected to three of the jurors upon
the ground that they were radicals. and he
was not willing to trust them. All the ne.
groes will have the same opinion of radicals
after n while
The union Democrat., 1867-10-19
SONORA. CALIFORNIA.
saturday Morning. Oct. 80. 1867.

A.. Rev. Father Anger. Of the Catholic Church, will
ee,ebrat. mass follows
Sunday. Oct, eoth-Jauestovn at half-pas' 8 sonora
at balfpasi 10.
The union Democrat., 1867-10-19

HANDSOME CuIsPA-A specimen of quartz
aud gold, weighing l24 or, was found in the
Woods Creek Flume one day last week. 1t
realized $4,000.
The union Democrat., 1867-10-19

rSa- The Macon (Ga) journal makes the
following announcement - Patrick Fclklin.
negro of Brooks county, ann1uuces himself
a candidate fo. Congress from the first Con
cressi"nal district # this State, called.
Good Let him lie elected over any white man
who can and will swollow the Iron clad. +"
Honest black before rascal white, all the
time
The union Democrat., 1867-10-19

Bay \ negro before the police conrt at
louisville, on charge at stealing, rather
took down the concern by remarkinc. as he
was marched tn Jail. that ''if they didn't let
n niger steal little in this dam country,
l'se gwine back to Tennessee. where Mr..
B,ownlow II sec a niger cit his rights, sure. y
The union Democrat., 1867-10-19

rrn- An interesting and Instructive essay
on silk culture, delivered at Agricultural Hall,
Sacramento, which we haue been requested
70 publish, will appear in next weeks issue.