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The union Democrat., 1869-06-12

COUNTY TREAsuRY.-The amount of collec-
tions for the month Of May, paid into the
County Treasury up to Monday last, was
from the following taxes:
Merchandise License. SlSS 0S; Liquor Lii
cense, S2l6 IS; Pedler License. STA IS;
Circas License. SGT IS; Foreign Miners Ii
censa. S22z 20; Stare Poll Tax, SS5; Road
Poll Tax, s275 40; Billiard License, SlS IS;
Brokers' License. s. IS; Theatre License,
81 g.; Ferry license. Sl6o; Fines. Sc; De-
hnquent Tax 1865. $3.50 0s; additionai FIVE
per cent SS4 81; Delinquent bog Tax. $40;
Property Tax of 1869. SOS 9l: Dog Tax 1869.
81; Probate Fees, So; Collectors Commits
sions. Sc 81; Sherif's Fees, SIS 90; Clerk 5
Fees S262 "a; Treasurer's Fees, Sl2S 7S;
Total. s.. CO.. sc.
Tie amount paid out for redemption of
warrapts, interes, and commissions nv the
Treasurer for the month Of May, Was =, 422,
4S
The union Democrat., 1869-06-12

REUNION. The former residents Of Tuol-
umne County, now living a. 0skiaSd. San
Francisco and vicinity intend having Social
Reunion and Picnic at Posthwits' Garden,
-Alemads. on Thursday next the 18th day of
June. We acknowledge a special Invitation
from the Committee Of Arrangements, to be
with them on the occasion. 1t would afford
US much pleasure and satisfaction to meet and
spend u few pleasant hours with those who in
days gnne by lived in and loved "Old Tuol
umne." Although we cannot be present our
feelings will be there. with desire that the
glory and honor of our Mountain County may
be as highly appreciated nor BY those who
once made it their hnme as when they breath
ed the pure fresh life giving air Of her beau
tiful valleys and mountains.
The union Democrat., 1869-06-12

Board OF SUPEgvlsoSs.-The Board of Su.
pervisors were in session en- Monday and
Tuesday last, when they audited the follow
ing amounts For officers salaries 81. .4Sl 6S;
Hospital expenses 1888 IL; Board of Pri-
soners SOS o5 Road expenses. District No.
2. Sl0l so; District No. 5. $l35, District
No. 1, SIS IS. Total, Sl,S7S %
Bids for the redemption of General Fund
Warrants we're received from Deering l. Bro.
offering to surrender $S7S; for 81 cents of the
principal and all accrued interest, and Josiah
Hall offering So so ; for 95 cents principal
and interest.
Ordered that the County Treasurer be and
he In hereby authorized and directed TO trans
fer The sum Of Thirteen Hundred Dollars from
tho FCurrent Expense Fund to tLe County
OEserJ Salary Fund.
The union Democrat., 1869-06-12

FoUxgu SF July AT CoLuNBlA.-The citi-
zens Of CoIuD6ia held meeting on Monday
evening last, and decided to celebrate the
coming Fourth Of July. A committee was
appointed to make the necessary arrange
ments, who within another week, will pub
llsh the order of proceedings for the day.
We bad expected before this to see some steps
taken towards celebration in Sonora. But
from some cause our citizens show no disrosi
',on to celebrate the day, that rendered the
signers Of the Declaration Of Independence
famous. for giving to the colonies the basis of
government, which has made Ss powerful
and prosperous nation.
The union Democrat., 1869-06-12

RAILROAD MEErING-An adjourned meet
ing to consult on Railroad matters was held
at the Court House, in Sonora, June 5th,
1869; Dr. p. Smell in the chair.
The committee appointed at former meet
ing, through their Chairman, Judge Randall,
made an interesting report which was receiv-
ed with much satisfaction.
Mai. McNei. read letter from S. NJ.
Booth Esq, of Stanislaus county. setting
forth the resources of Tuolumne, Mariposa.
Merced and Stanislaus counties, and the
utility and feasibility Of Railroad, from Dry
Creek through Tuolumne county.
On motion of c. D"rsey, Standing Com
mittee was appointed to confer with outside
parties, with view of obtaining a1y inform
alton in regard to forwarding this. the most
important enterprise to the people of our
county. that has been undertaken.
The meeting appointed as such Committee.
S. s. Turner, c. II. Randall. P. Snell c.
Dorsey. Jas. Bell and II. B. McNiel. who
were also empowered to fill any vacancy
that might occur on said committee. The
proceedings Of this meeting was ordered pub
lished in the UNION DEMocRAr.
The meeting then adjourned subject to the
call Of its officers.
W. S. Copper, Secretary.
The union Democrat., 1869-06-12

The effect of DR.. Walkers Vinegar Bittcrs.
even when taken for its cathartic properties,
are very different from those of any other
medicine prepared specifically for tina, pur-
pose.
There is no nausea or disturbance of the
stomach, and instead of causing any sense Of
languor. or debility, it seems rather to invi-
gora,e the whole system, and excite the keen
est apnatite
The union Democrat., 1869-06-12

Dan Sewel the picture maker, having spent
much time and trouble at San Francisco, to
procure all the necessaries and properties
pertaining to bis art, is now prepared to take
aoy kind ofa picture that can be taken in
California by the Daguerrean process. Some
of his rustic scenes are very fine, which en-
ables him to locate his subject down in the
valley or on mountain top. His pictures
really make a person think they have been
where they are confident they never were.
Dan gives good satisfaction and is good ar
tlSt,
The union Democrat., 1869-06-12

Nor Ours ALL YEr.-This week two more of
our citizens announce that they will be can
didates for members of the Assembly, James
W. Summers and F. j. Gross Next week
will tell their chances of being able to fill a
legislators seat so far as conventions are con-
ccrned.
George Steinmetz also announces his de-
sire to be Constable for this Townshp-he
has served as City Collector and made q good
record.
The union Democrat., 1869-06-12

We have been requested to say that the
committee appointed to make arrangements
for the festival, given for the benefit of the
City Cemetery, realized over and above all
expenses the sum of sl45 so, which has been
laid over to D. M. Kenfeld, Treasurer, sub
iect to the order of the committee.
The union Democrat., 1869-06-12

TIE BREArH OF FLOWERS Ths breath of
the rsres, tropic flowers, fragrant and imper-
ishahle, is transfused into that most exquisite
of all modern perfume. MURRAY s. LANNAN's
ELosipa WArER. suited alike for the hsndker-
chief, the toilet and the bath.
E6s- As there are worthless caunterfeits
offered for sale, buyers should always ask for
the Florida Water, prepared by Lanman &
Kemp. New York. $40
The union Democrat., 1869-06-12

We call attention 10 the advertisement Of
Mslone and Davis of Stockton, persons who
wish to buy Wagons, Horses, or furniture
for families, will be certain Of getting what
they want by giving them CALL
The union Democrat., 1869-06-12

ANOTHER FIRE AT BRowN's FLAT.-About
three o'clock on Tuesday morning last, Dasha-
way Hall,at Browns Flat, was entirely destroy
ed by FIRE. 1t was the incendiary's work, and
will prove great loss to the people livingon the
fiat. This locality is becoming famous for
confagratons, this being the third FIRE with
in the last three months all caused by an ia
cendiary torch.
The union Democrat., 1869-06-12

THE PRixARIrs.-On Thursday next Demo
cratic Primary Meetings are to be held
throughout this county for tae purpose Of
electing Delegates to the County Convection
to be holden at this place week from today.
The delegates chosen at these primary meet
ings, viii determine for the Democratic party.
who shall represent them in the next Legisla-
ture, who shall run for District Judge and
County officers. There are several candi-
'lafes for some of the positions, of course each
aspirant will do his best to secure delegates
at these primaries in his interest. II mrst
be expected that electioneering will be carried
on to considerable extent, but if done in an
open honorable way, without resorting to de-
ception, delegates may be elected in whom
the whole party will have confidence. Each
of the candidates should allow the wishes of
the party at large to be carried out, they
should present no obstacle that would tend to
produce dissatisfaction.
II all the democrats throughout the county
will attend these primaries, and it is their
for the benefit Of the party. it is in their
power to elect such Convention as will carry
out the wishes ofall. The convention system
is looked upon by many with great dstrust
in consequence Of the manner in which dele
gates composing them have been elected and
the disregard oftenimes they have shown to
the wishes of the people, end of the mass of
the party in whose name they have been
elected. In order that the acts of conven-
tions may be sustain ed hereafter, it will be
necessary that they be composed of men who
have the public welfare in vew, more than
personal aspirations. Hereafter no party can
have right TO expect success, unless they
elect reliable men as delegates who will act
honestly when in convention. 1t is the duty
therefore of all members of the party in each
precinct to take part in these primaries, aud
see to it that they elect men who have an in
terest in the public good, and such men as
will carry out their wishes in convention.
The union Democrat., 1869-06-12

SoxE SrRAwBERRY.-Capt S. S. Turner
showed us few days ago, some Strawberries
grown ia his garden at the north end of
Sonora, of the White Chile variety three of
five inches in circumference.
The union Democrat., 1869-06-12

SUNDAY SCHOOL PIC-NIc.-The Picnic held
for the benefit of St. James Sunday School,
came of on Tuesday last on the grounds of
c. Burden Esq, being we'll attended. The
amount of money received from sale of Ice
Cream, Fruit &c. exceeded Seventy-fve dol
lars, which after paying the incidental ex-
penses will leave handsome sum in the Sun
day school Treasury which it is designed to
use for replenishing the library.
The union Democrat., 1869-06-12

Eliza Davis who knows how to make Ice
cream will furnish that compound to any per-
sons who will call at her residence next to
Judge Streets at one bit glass. 1t is chari-
ty TO patronize her.
The union Democrat., 1869-06-12

Some Of our citizens after enjoying the
lethargy of indifferentism, have concluded to
prospect for a Fourth of July celebration.
A meeting of the citizens is called for to-day,
at o'clock, at the Court House to see what
can be done. With a proper effort, although
rather late we may yet have GLORIOUS
EourthO in Sonora
The union Democrat., 1869-06-12

SHERIFF'S sALE.-BY VIRTUE or DE-
cree For ecusure of Mechanics Lien and Order Of
Sale Fifth Judicial District Court for the
County Tuounne State Of California in the action of
b Myers agsiss, ". n Harris. Allen Oliver. John Har
ris l. T. Wyatt T. Harris J. Boyd and Henry Hughes,
duly stested the S0-h day of ApriI, A D. 1869
snded to sell following described property wit That
said mine situated in the County of Tuolumpe Stste of
Calf rna near hisky Hli about mile from James
town in a Westerly direction and bounded and described
fellows wit the Southeast by the Trio claim, on
the Northwest the Williams claim and formerly known
as the Hai rs elsim.
Notice is hereby given that Saturday the 29th day
Of Nav D. 1859 l. O'clock in front of the Court
House door in the City of 30 will sell said proper
ty To the highest bidder for cash. satisfy said Judgment
with costs and accruipg cets.
JOHN L. BoURLAND, Sheriff.
Sonora. April 80, ls6e-may Saw
The above sale is hereby postponed until Saturday,
JOHN l.. RoURLAND, Sheriff
Sonora. May .. 1862 june 5-l~
The above is hereby po tponed until Saturday, June
la,h 1859, by order OF Plaintiffs Attorney
JOHN J.. BoCRLANB, Sheriff.
Soncra. June sth, 1Sca-l2-lt.
The union Democrat., 1869-06-12
NbNEh hEEU, Onalrman.
Sonora, May Doth. 1869.

An exchange saws: The surprising cura-
tive efficacy of DR.. Walkers Vinegar Biters.
in great variety of chronicle diseases. espe-
cially those which prove obstinate, snd even
incurable by the ordinary treatment, cannot
be explained. Nature, aided by art. has
here provided rare combination of medical
properties, wisely adapted to the cure of dis
eases common to all mankind"
The union Democrat., 1869-06-12

PREsBTrERIAS CHuRcH No1icE.-Rev. G. g. Dewing will
preach In tho Presbyterian Church tomorrow morning
II, A. ". Sunday school at l2ll M.
The union Democrat., 1869-06-12

The RAILRoAD.-On Saturday last, large
number of our citzens, met again at the
Court House, to consider the all important
subject of having Railroad through this
county, and hear the report of the commit
tee appointed at a previous meeting. The
committee reported that they were in CORES
pondence with DR.. E. S. Holden President of
the Stockton and Corperopolis Railroad COM
pany, that they had also addressed Gov. Stan
ford of the Central Pacific Railroad Com
pany, and read such letters 40 had been re-
ceved. A Standing Committee was then
appointed for the purpose of obtaining any
and all information possible that will tend
to the accomplishment of the great object.
The committee have met since and are al
ready using their best efforts to procure in
formation, they will also in few days per-
sonally examine a portion of the county tor
the purpose of ascertaining its practicabi!ity
for running a railroad through it. 1t is to
be hoped that our people will persevere in
this matter until success shall crown their
efforts. We believe it can be done, and from
all we can learn our people nre alive to the
necessity of this great work, and will un-
doubtedly offer very strong inducements to
capitalists that will undertake it's construc-
tion. Our people are not able to do it oil,
but they are able and willing to give enough
to make il profitable to those who may desire
to build and own the road. This road will
be built beyond doubt, it is only question
of time. IT our present population hack the
necessary energy, and backbone to carry
this thing through, they are not deserving of
enjoying the benefits which civilization has
conferred upon enterprising communities.
The union Democrat., 1869-06-12

Prompt RETURNS in GOLD COIN for all
Commission Safes.
W. j. WILLIS, Auctioneer.
June IL lS69-tf
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1869-02-10
THE QUESTION
Shall we Build, sr Purchase
and AHferf

Various articles having appeared IN
the city papers in regard to building q
courthouse, and also in regard to con-
verting the Gayoso House or Overton
Hotel Into one, urges me TO solicit a small
space in your valuable paper 10 my WI
behalf, and in reference toShelby county
courthouse.
At the October terra OF the year 1860,
a commission was formed for the pur-
pose of erecting a courthouse and jail IN
the city of Memphis, for the county or
Shelby. I wss directed by said commits
sioners, 10 April, 1851, to prepare Ia 4
necessary plans FOR the erection OF said
courthouse under certain instructions
from them.
The necessary plans have been pre-
pared, and all the working drawings,
also the specifications for the same. The
plans, details, etc. are elaborate, n l
have in their execution spent q Vsst
amount of both time and money, and all
Of said work is filed away, simply waiting
the action Of the present County Com
missi0ners, and parties Interested In TINS
matter can see the designs at any time
in my Office.
have not pressed this matter before
the Commissioners OF Shelby county,
ACCAAAk CclAdiA lAGJ ACoAGa ~
from debt before they entered into any
heavy responsibilities.
In regard to the necessity OF a court
house for the county Of Shelby none will
deny, and in my opinion it should be OF
more extended dimensions than was
originally intended-one that should
unite the Federal Courts, Revenue OF
ices, POstcfices, CustomhOu3e Ohiessi
and ali the Municipal Ofices-a building
combining ali public offices, and, above
all let il be centrally located, for
wherever it il placed it will be the initial
point, and frO3a it Memphis will diverge.
Court Square, from the city's infancy,
has been generally regarded as this initial
point, and when ORce sue initial points
have been made, care should be eXer-
cised in not disturbing them. Therefore
Court Square points out the right locs-
ton for such an edifee. again, build.
iEgs of this type should not be hedged
in ample space should surround them
for a free circulation Of air, for ingress
and egress, and for the purpose Of view
ing the same.
The scheme that has been promulgated
to convert either the GsyosO House or
the OYerton Hotel into 3 courthouse,
would certainly be suicidal for while,
Tor instance the OVeFlOu Is CeEtdIuly
the best constructed hotel in the city, for
hotel purposes, 1t would make a very bad
courthouse. Il might be Quilted and re-
arranged, at q considerable outlay; it
would, nevertheless, be a poor apology
for courthouse purposes, aud, after All,
but q temporary building and the day
must still come that the intelligence of
the people will demand that q perms-
nent structure be erected, with sill the
requirements, commensurate with the
of the age.
There IL no question that the Board Of
County Commissioners should take some
in the matter, from the fact that
1t will take h4Ahy years 10 sFcct s9ch a
structure as is needed, and many months
after action by them is commenced 70
get preliminary work In shape.
JAMES b, COOK, Architect.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1869-02-10
DESTRUCTIVE FIRE.
Ten Thousand Dollars worth of
Property Destroyed.
A Man seriously Injured.

Last night, at ten minutes past ten
O'Clock, flames were seer issuing from
the grocery store Of Msssrs. Page 6 &c.
on Poplar street, near the market. The
alarm WAS given, and the neighbGrs as
ssmbled in crowds to render assistance
before the FIRE bell rang. In an incredi
BILE short space of time Gfser the bell
sounded, the engines were on the spot,
but too late TO ave the building or any
Of its contents. The fire had also seized
upon the adjoining house Of VIM. Dean
d Co., +. W. Newman end Mrs. Butter,
the latter in the rear OF the burning
building. A stream was soon playing
on Deans snd NeWmsn's house, how
ever, and the flames we're made to re-
iinQuish what d moment before seemed
inevitably their prey, Mrs. Buffers, q
small frame building, Jared not so well,
and Rlorg with the establishment OF Page
& Co, was burned to the ground.
During the progress CT the c~onfagra-
ton q young man named George Hes
seu, q drug clerk. who had lately arrived
in this city from Jackson, Miss, fell from
the top OF Mr.. Aurray's drug store ION
the opposite side of the street. while ne
Was assisting Mr.. Murray in keeping the
roof wet. he wss knocked senseless by
the fall, ard at writing he Is lying ia e
.speechIess and ssnseleSs condition. 1t is
feared his hurts may be Of a serious il not
fatal nature. The only bruiss visible is
behind the right ear, so the injuries are
supposed to be internal.
Toe losses by fire will amount to about
$40, 500 in the aggregate, ss follows:
PagO d Co., stock, S7000-building,
$500; Mrs. Butler, building, $1,000, fur
niture, $500; Dean & Co, Rnd Newman,
damage $500. The damage by water
will reach $500 more. Page 4 Co. were
insured, we understand, { nearly the
full value of the stock. We were una
ole to learn of any other Insurance.
The fire is said to have been OccasiOned
by the explosion of a coal oil lamp.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1869-02-10
H COURTS.

CHANCERY COURT Vim. III. Smith,
CadacellOT.-The calendar of cases OF
motion, pleas, and demurrers was con-
tinued over from yesterday until Tues
day next. The case OF the Commercial
Bank VS. Ford was takenu up and disposed
of at the same time. Mondays calen-
dar will be resumed to-day, beginning
! with the case Of Mitchell VS. Jackson.
CRIMINAL COURT. - WH1. Hunter,
Jtdq5.-The case Of the State VS.. Dnran,
charged With the Laurder OF Capt. WHIT
field in the city of Memphis 8 few weeks
siuce, came up foy trial, but was con-
tinued until next Thursday on account
Of the absence OF the State witnesses.
Nothing else wss done. To-day there
will be an Informal gall OF the docket.
There are no cases specially set for trial.
MUNICIPAL oURT-Geo. ". RGldTdH,
Judqe.-This court met yesterday but
did not transact any business. The fol-
lowing cases will be taken up and tried
to-day
1119 State Of Tennessee VS. McDonough.
1851 to 1852 same VS. LeftWieh.
1883 same VS. Lougue.
ll60 same Us Aiken.
14l3 to l444 same vs. MCCuil0ch.
1742 same VS. Douglass.
1744 same VS. Fisher.
1747 same VS. Weatherbee.
1855 same vs same
1853 same VS. Nelson.
1772 ssme VS. Adams.
1874 anne VS. Simons.
1855 anne VS. Rocco.
1871 same vs. BdFditt.
1894 to 1903 same vs. Beaumont.
The cases inserted below Will be called
for trial on Thursday next
1777 S ate " OosgroYa.
1904 to 1914 samsv VS. Beaumont.
1915 to 1885 same vs. Bur3itt.
1887 to l94S same VS. SimOns.
1919 to 1860 ssms vs. same.
1851 to 1872 State VS. Brown.
1873 to 1884 same vs. same.
1898 same vs. Westherbee.
1894 same VS. EsdeF,
1885 sans vs. CoTdons.
1900 same vs. Weatherbee.
CIRCUIT COURT George ". Reeves,
Judge.-The trial of the case of State
vs. Frank Williams, aliss Smith, col
ored, was concluded yesterday and the
case given to the Jury. Alter q short
consultation, they brought in q verdict
of guilty" fixing the punishment of
the prisoner az ten yesrs' imprisonment
in the State prison. During the latter
part of the day the Court was engaged
in the trial or the case of State VS.. Ben
Dennis, eolored, charged with stealing.
Pending the trial, Court adjourned until
this morning, when the same case will be
resumed End disposed OF, after which
the criminal docket will be continued.
LAW CoURT-H s.. Lee, Jtidge.-This
Court WAS engaged yesterday In endeav-
oring to complete the list OF Jurors for
the term. Thus far only twenty have
been obtained. A special venire has
been issued, for the purpose or making
up the required number. Parties sum
moned as Jurors to this Court must be
in attendance this morning, promptly, At
ten o'clock. AS O0n as the Juries are
formed the following case will be taken
up and tiled; Moore & Co. w, Oliver &
Co. ct al.