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The union Democrat., 1869-05-01
FaIiabiiiGy of Grant.

Many strange things have taken place In
relation 10 political appointments at the Ma
,;onal Capitol since the advent Of the new
| President. For the past two months the peo-
pie of the whole country have exhibited great
curiosity and some considerable excitement in
learning who would draw prizes in the grand
"Gift Enterprise - of the ofhce-seeking
brigade Members of the great party of free
dom have swarmed upon the President, upon
Senators and Congressme1 until they have
been bent almost to the earth. The importu-
mites of the hungry and impecunious brigade
have been constant and persistent Congress
has adjourned, by so doing hoping to rid its
members of greater plague than ever
troubled Egypt. During the last days that
the Senate was in session, Senator Trumbull,
of Illinois, said that, for the past six weeks
Senators and Representatives have been mere
solicitors for Office for their constituents, who
were seen hanging around the doors of the
ante-rooms, like so many beggars. lie in
tended to introduce bill to make it penal
Offices or sign papers of recommendation for
an Office" Such state of affairs is great
disappointment to the American people. Who
could have dreamed that Grant would not be
able by intuition to have made his appoint
ments without causing any disturbance
among those who have adored and cherished
him as the infallable that could not make
blunder. Already his dignity has been COM
promised by becoming President in place OF
retaining his high position in the Army. So
long as he issued his orders as General,
they were obeyed without question under our
military law. Being impregnably silent 1t
was presumed he was great man. Upon
that presumption he was taken up as an idol,
by the mass of the radical party and elevated
to the Presidency. Upon accession to his new
power he has been called upon to perform diff
ferent duties from those required of a General
or of tanner. His acts are such that any
citizen can call them in question, and he can
not avoid criticism. Already the sound of
dissatisfaction is heard through the radical
press of the manner in which he has dispensed
official patronage. Many of the nominations
he has made have been rejected by the Sem
ate, and in some instances he has surrendered
his wishes to the bluster and abuse of Sem
ators. A strong effort was made to confirm
his nomination for Minister to Belgium, on
the ground that he was the personal friend of
the President; Notwithstanding his friend was
rejected. Senators denounced the appoint
ment rs eminently improper, at the same
time declaring that the Senate must do some
thing to improve the respectability of the di-
plomatic service General Grant may be a
good soldier, but during the brief time he has
been at the head of national affairs he has not
shown the requisites that should be possessed
by the Chief Magistrate. Arrogant and
shrewd politicians. from the signs of the
times, will soon have matters their own way,
and as President, Grant will take rank with
the least noted that have preceded him.
The union Democrat., 1869-05-01

The Opp-FELLows' CELEBRATIoN.--The
semi-centenuial anniversary of the introduc-
ton of Oid-Fellowship into the United States
was celebrated at Columbia last Monday,
under the auspices of Tuolumne Lodge No,
oI.I.O. IF. The day was very favorable
Co outdoor exercises, being neither too hot or
too cold. The procession was formed at
Schuler's Brewery. Tuolumne Lodge No.
81. Sonora Lodge No. 10 and Mount Horeb
Ledge No. 5S marched as Lodges. The dele
cations from Yosemite Lodge. No. " and
Mountain Brow Lodge, No. 81 united with
Mount Horeb Lodge. Bald Mountain Encamp-
ment No. 4 also turned out, and madea fine
appearance The procession marched, under
the direction of Marshals Henry Schuler Esq,
and S. NJ. Miller, Esq, from the brewery
through the principal streets of Columbia to
the Odd Fellows cemetery where the impos,
ing ceremony of dedicating the last resting
place of frail humanity was performed
From the cemetery the procession repaired to
the Hall of Tnolumne Lodge which was also
dedicated. After the dedication Of the Hall
The union Democrat., 1869-05-01

A GREcIAN .BENnER ON THE RAMPAGE.-A
few days since one of our fashionable bellies
sauntered into one Of our city drug stores-
and inquired of the young man in attendance
if they had Magnolia Water. Upon being
answered in the affirmative, she said she
would take bottle. Whereupon the young
man proceeded to do up the package, but
was interrupted by the young lady remark
ing, that if what he was doing. up was for
her, he had made mistake, that it was not
PLANTATION BlTrERs, but Magnolia Water
which she inquired for. lie excused the
mistake by telling her that she appeared to
have the ''Grecian Bend" or colic stoop very
bad, and knowing that Plantation Bitters
were highly recommended, supposed that was
what she wanted. Whereupon she grew
wrathy and retorted by saying that be was
sekly, bilious looking Pill, and by all means
to take it himself, it would do him q power of
good She procured the Magnolia Water,
and left the store highly indignant.
The union Democrat., 1869-05-01

Sr.rE TEAcuERs' INsrIrUrE.-The State
Teachers Institute will convene in San Fran
cisco, on Thursday, May 4th, at Lincoln
Hall. 1t is expected that there vii. be gen.
eral attendance of Teachers, from all parts OF
the State. The session will last four days
The union Democrat., 1869-05-01

"ANoTHER RICHMOND IN THE FIELD. y
Patrick Smith announces himselfin this issue
of our paper as candidate for Sheriff. Mr..
Smith is at present Constable of Township
No. 2. He is an efficient officer and good
Democrat.
The union Democrat., 1869-05-01

Hon. j. w. Vaudeville is expected to ad-
dress the Railroad Meeting to-day. We hope
to see large attendance at the meeting as
the object for which it is called is of para
mount interest to the people Of the county.
The union Democrat., 1869-05-01

ADMITTED To PRAcrICE.-After thorough
examination before Judge Cavis. last Thurs
day, John S. Nusent, Esq. of Columbia was
admitted to practice in all the courts of the
Fifth Judicial District.
The union Democrat., 1869-05-01

YOSEMITE TURNPIKE ROAD. - Work was
commenced last Monday on that section of
this road lying between the South Fork of
the Tuolumne and Hardin's Mill. The road
will be completed so that vehicles can be run
with ease and security, from Chinese Camp
to Hardin's Mill, in three weeks from this
date. From the latter point to the Yosemite
Valley distance of Is or 20 miles the trip
for the present-will be made on horseback.
We are glad that the people of Chinese,
Oak Flat aud the Garrotes have at last awak-
ened to an appreciation of their interests.
Tie route by Big Oak Flat and. Hardin 8
Mill to the Yosemite Valley is the shortest
and most picturesque. If the people living
along 1t, from Chinese Camp to Hardin S
Mill had possessed the least scintilation of
public spirit they might have secured all the
travel to the Valley ten years ago. Muir
phys Camp, in Calaveras county, would not
be worth chew Of tobacco were it not for
the travel to the Big Trees-that, together
with DR.. Jones patients supports the town.
We feel assured that when the pleasure seek
ing public become acquainted with the Oak
Flat route, Coulterville and Mariposa will
corral but very few of their dollars.
Not Chinese Camp and points between it
and the Valley will alone be benefited. The
Yosemite Turnpike will benefit the whole
county. Parties going, on pleasure excur-
sions will visit the Valley and the Big Trees
of Calaveras on the same trip and must ne
cessarily pass through Sonora--spending
money at hotels, livery stables and ferries.
Our citizens should step forward and take
stock in the enterprise so that the bridge
across the Tuoumne at jacksonville and the
upper part of the road. from Hardin's Mill to
the Valley, may be built this Summer.
The union Democrat., 1869-05-01

DIED,
In San Francisco April 23d Carl Wilhelm Otto Of
Fred and Anna Morris.
In Bangor. Maine, March 17th 1862 Mrs Mary Hur-
lev a native of Csstleown. County of Cork, ireland.
aged 70 years. Mother of d. j. Hurley Of Springfield in
this county.
Nav the rest lightly upon the grave of that gentle
soul remain forever green, will her mem
ory in the hearts of all who knew her.
The union Democrat., 1869-05-01
LOCAL NEWS.

en- Rev. Father McNahoe. will celebrate Mass, Sun
day May 3D. at jamestown at 81 o'clock A. NJ, and in
Sonora at lol@ A.x.
The union Democrat., 1869-05-01

The Rev. Charles s newing viii preach in the Presby
terian Church, sabbath morning o'clock. Sunday
Sehool Immediately after morning service.
The union Democrat., 1869-05-01

PErIRFIED BoNE.-Any person at all Gu
rious in such matters can see completely
petrifed bone by calling at the office of the
Tuolumne Water Co., at Columbia. 1t was
found short time since by Captain Eakin
in his claim near that town. 1t appears to
be the thigh bone of very large human be-
ing-much larger than any now inhabiting
the earth. II was unfortunately struck by
the pick, about one third of the way up from
the knee and broken. The marrow is reveal
ed as completely petrffed as the bony part.
1t was found in stratum of grayish, sandy
gravel, some of which is still sticking to it.
The union Democrat., 1869-05-01

WATER FOR THE CRIMEA HOUSE AND LA
GRANGE.-The Tuolumne Water Company
have completed preliminary survey of a
ditch to take water from Montezuma to the
Crimea House and La Grange. The engi-
neer has not yet made his estimates of the
cost but DR.. Pownall. Secretary of the COM
pany, roughly calculates the cost of taking
water to the Crimea House at from 500, 900
to S25 900; very large sum for so short q
distance. Around the Crimea House and La
Grange are extensive placer mines which, if
supplied with water would give profitable
employment to great number of miners for
years to come. We are satisfied that the
company would make good thing by taking
water to both places.
The union Democrat., 1869-05-01

RS- PATRICK SMITH. is candidate for
Sheriff of Tuolumne ceunysubect to the decision OF the
ensuing Democratic County Convention.
The union Democrat., 1869-05-01

NtONSTABH.E's SALE.-BY VIRTUE OF AN.
Execution issued fJustice James Letfords Court
of First Township County of Tuoumue, State OF Caor
via 10 me directed in of A. NJ. Levy, and against
Allen Oliver for Size 65 With accrung COSTS have sehet
and will expose sale at Public Auction, at IL
- The 1ah dav of Nav A. D. 1862 at Sonora in front
of the Court House door, the following described property
TO wit: . - .,d hen0
All that certain piece parcel of land lylpg anu oes
on the Fast side of Main Street in the town OF
Tuoumne County California, and described as
Cnnmepciug at the southwest corner OF the ;th
Eas; owned by j. r. Hersee) on the line WIN
the aforesaid Main Street, and running in an p;
rection along and with the South line OF sau sI
nremses ~ feet thence souheaserly to stump io,n
feet thence southerly along the fence ana ro @ =. ad
per,eras ranch feet thence westerly, 90 leel G
Main Street thence along said Main street 70 P @ ali
ginning l25 feet together with the Dwelling h0"''
ated thei eol. 1ceo
pa'e"' oo"V''; ~ 7 r NJ YANCEY, Constable,
ByJ. I, FAxoN, ptP"V:
The union Democrat., 1869-05-01
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

ANNOUNCEMENTS.-T names of candidates
will be inserted this time until after the nominations
made, the low rate of FIVE Dollars each-in ad
vance, No reduction made by holding back.
The union Democrat., 1869-05-01
BORN.
DH H ID,

In San Juan Monterey County March "a, 1869, the
wife ofThomas Mylar of u son.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1869-04-29
Crop PROSPECTS.
Letter from Dr. Walden,

Walden. CARROLL Co, April 27th, 90.
Editor Clarion You were kind enough
to offer me at our last meeting, your col
umns for any information | should see pro-
per to communicate in regard to the plant
ing interest. l regret exceedingly L can
report only the most disastrous condition
have known the planting interest in at this
period, for thirty years.
In 1919 on the 18th of April, We had frost
and snow, killing vegetation etfectually.
Our cotton was being scraped out and dirted,
and corn knee high had been worked well
and crops in appearance, were more forward
than ever known. Luckily for us the
weather became warm after the freeze, and
with genial showers, enough cotton came up
the second time for a stand without replant-
ing. Our corn was replanted promptly and
full two thirds of a crop was gathered both
Of corn and cotton. The damage was then
repaired in few days.
At this time about one third of the cotton
crop has been planted, and raining so con-
tinuously, pillow nor hoe cannot be used,
and most of the cotton land must be rebed-
ed before the seed can be sOwn and large
part already sown must be resown.
The stand of corn is very imperfect; and
taken altogether, the prospect is sadly
gloomy. The damage done to the lands re-
Gently plowed, both hill and bottom, is al
most irreparable. We can apply no cor
receive for these misfortunes. We have
worked two days in the last ten, and were il
to cease raining now We could not work adj
vaRtageously for several days to come, 81
thoroughly saturated is the earth with water
Yours, &C. G. NJ. Walden.
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ENGLISH FEMALE BITTERS is
ITEMS OF INTEREST.

Paris has 10000 public lamps.
Tea is raised in Louisiana, as well as Ten
nessee.
England's Abyssinian expedition cost
$50000000.
The new fashioned parasols resemble a
Chinese pagOda.
Politics have driven a young woman OF
Augusta, Ga, insane.
The Prime Minister of Greece was form
erly music teacher.
The Vatican recently got on fire and mar
rowly escaped destruction.
Japan is said to contain rich gold deposits
As yet unworked to any extent
There is to be a grand house cleaning ut
Mount Vernon on the Potomac.
Leavenworth, Kansas. is but thirteen years
old, and has $4,000 inhabitants.
\ woman was gored to gored to death
last week by a mad COW at Kalamazoo, Mich
igan.
Paris proposes tax on bachelors and old
maids over 80 years of age
Juarez, the Mexican President, has a fam
lily ofsiN daughters and one son.
The Toronto Leader don't like the reiec-
ton of the Alabama Claims treaty.
Algonquin, Illinois, has a resident who is
az feet high, and weighs Ga pounds.
The Atlantic cable is said to be growing
more perfect in its insulation month by
month.
They have stylish parties in Boston at
which no one worth less than S230,0OO is adj
mitted.
the Life of Charlemagne, " will soon be
/ issued.
! An eminent Swiss naturalist says that
/ without birds successful agriculture is inn
/ possible.
Bishop Duggan of the Catholic diocese OF
/ Chicago is declared by the papers of that
1 city TO be insane.
The Boston Transcript says Sheep
raisers living near the seq shore have dis
covered that tIsh make as good feed as hay
Almonte, the Mexican, is praised as ar
honest man. because he died poor. HIS enc
mics say he was only unlucky.
There are said to be fewer foreigners in
Vermont than in any other State of the
| Union.
The New York Sun says that since the
slave trade has been abolished, the tribes il
Africa ear their prisoners, as they canno.
! sell them.
Two young ladies, on an average, commi
eide in Paris every day for love. and ont
man in consequence of pecuniary embar
easements.
The New York Commercial says the frs
| question that disturbed man was thu
woman question:" and thinks it bids fai
to be the last.
Bakers must find it hard TO please. 1
their bread ''light:" they are justly fined
is "heavy = away flies thier custom.-Judy
/ Rev Mr. Earle 5ha reyivaIiSt think,
Richmo nd, Va, the best Sabbath keepin!
| ci " in the country.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1869-04-29
why the Political Disabilities were
not Removed.

\ few days ago the Pilot, organ OF
the Convention, asssiled Congress for
the alleged offence Of not passing the
bill removing political disabilities from
large number Of persons i'll this
State. This list was published in our
columns and undoubtedly embraced a
number of worthy citizens. The Con.
vention paper complained that not
withstanding there are claimed to be
from sixty to seventy thousand truly
loyal patriots in the State, there are
''lcss than one thousand fit to hold of
flee according to the Radical doctrine.
We thought at the time that the real
cause of the Pilots complaint against
Congress was its reputation of the
Ubiquitous programme of the Commit
tee of Sixteen, and subsequent events
have confirmed the opinion. Major
Wotford, who was in Washington
when the measure was defeated, and
was thoroughly posted in the doings
of the said Committee, states in his
letter published elsewhere, that the
disability bill was defeated by the ma
Of the same Committee
through the agency Of zone Whitmore'
a carpet-bag Representative from South
Carolina. The charge is distinctly |
made, with specifications, and We shall
sec If the parties implicated in what
the Convention organ admits to be an
offence, attempt to vindi-
cate themselves from the damning &C
cusation. Assuming it to be true, with
what show of consistency can the Pi-
lot accuse Congress An editor of
the Pilot was member of the Com
nittee Of Sixteen, who are accused of
defeating the measure and this editor
signs himself Chairman of the Re-
State Elk. Committee"
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1869-04-29
ImnortanT pTiIitarv Order.
HEADQUARTERS 4TH MILITARY DISTRICT.
DEPARTMENT OF MISSISSIPPI
jackson, Miss, April "a, 1869.

HEADQUARTERS 4rH MILITARY DISTRICT.
DEPARTMENT OF MISSISSIPPI
Jackson, Miss, April q, 1869.
General Orders, No. 81
1t is hereby ordered that all persons, with
out respect TO race, color or previous condl-
lions prescribed by article 135, page 499 OF
the Revised Code of 1857, shall be competent
jurors.
mediate effect, the Tax Assessors of the
several counties in this State are hereby di-
rected to proceed Immediately in the man
ner prescribed in Article l35, page 400, OF
the Revised Code of 1857, TO make out sup
Elementary lists of the names of all persons
found in their respective counties qualified
to serve as jurors whose names are not now
on the Jury lists, and deliver the same to the
Clerks of the Circuit Courts OF their re-
spective counties on or before the time pre-.
Scribed by law for the meeting of the next
| Circuit Court of the county.
TIE Clerks of the Circuit Courts in the
several judicial districts of the State are d.
rected Immediately upon the receipt of such
| feet to the same in the manner prescribed by
Article 136, page 400, of the Revised Code Of
| 1857.
The provisions of this order are not in-
| tended TO relieve the Tax Assessors of the
| several counties ffom the performance OF
the duties imposed Ca them to make out,
| annually, the lists of persons qualified TO
serve as jurors in accordance with the re-
quirements of Article 135, page 49a of the
| Revised Code of 1857. Provided, however
that in the preparation of such lists no dis
tinction shall be made on account of race
color or previous condition of servitudc.
BY command of Bv't Maj Gen. Ames:
WILLIAM ATWOOD, Abide Camp,
Acting Assistant Adjutant General
Official: JOHN EeAN, Aid-de-C Camp.
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Scrofula, OF Kings Evil.

is n constitutional disease, q corruption Of the
blood, by which this fluid becomes vitiatcd.
weak and poor. Being in the circulation, il
pervedes the whole body. and may burst out
in diAcase on any part Of it, No organ is free
from its attacks, nor is there one which Il may
not destroy. The scrOfulous faint is variously
caused by mercurial disease, low living, dis
ordered or unhealthy food, impure air, filth
and filthy habits, the depressing vices, and
above all, by the venereal infection. What
ever be its origin, il Is hereditary in the con-
stitution, descending " from parents TO children
unto the third and fourth generation " indeed,
it seems 70 be the rod &C Him who says, "
Will visit the iniquities Of the fathers upon
their children"
Its effects commence by deposition from the
blood Of corrupt or ulcerous matter, which, in
the lungs, liver, and internal organs, is termed
tuberclSs; in the glands, swellings; and on
the surface, eruptons or sores. This foul cor
rupton, which gcnders in the blood, deprcsses
the energies of life, so that scrofulous constitu-
tons not only suffer from scrofulous COM
plants, but they have far less power 20 with
stand the attacks Of other diseases; conse-
quenty vast numbers perish by disorders
which, although not scrofulous in their nature
are still rendered fatal by this faint in the
system. Most Of the consumption which de-
climates the human family has its origin directly
in this scrofulous contamination; and many
destructive diseases of the liver, lddney5, brain,
and, indeed, of all the organs, arise from or
arc aggravated by the same cause.
One quarter Of all our people are scrofulous I;
their persons are invaded by this lurking in
fiction, and their health Is undermined by II.
To cleanse it from the system we must renoyate
the blood by an Alternative medicine, and in
vigorate it by healthy food and exercise.
Such medicine we supply in
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1869-04-29
CLARIFIED.

On the 10Th inst, at the residence of the
Rev. X. Mclnnis, by the Rev. II. McInnis.
Mr.. ). L. Sedberry TO Miss Alice Russell, all
of Scott county.
On the 18th inst, near Buena Vista, Miss.
by Rev. \. c. Allen, Mr.. John Morris OF
Shannon, to Miss Sallie +. Huddlest on, of
Chickasaw county.
In \ aZOo City, on Monday, April 10Th, by
Rev. Mr.. Christian, Mr.. !. NJ. Brister, Jr, TO
Miss NJ. +. Bullock
In 1azoo City, on the 2lst inst, by Rev.
J. Anderson.
On the Sth inst, on board Steamer Tensas.
at DeSoto Landing, La, by Rev. DIR. Sansom
Mr.. Alfred l. Beeman to Miss Sallie Jones,
of Lake Station, Miss.
On the 14th inst, by the Rev. j. w. Luter,
Mr. VIM. G. Cole, to Miss Mollie F. Hunt, all
of Tippah county.
In Calvary Church, Memphis, Tenn, on
Thursday april 18th, by Rev DIR. White,
Pastor, Mr.. X. NJ. Harper, of Holly Springs,
and Miss Eliza Wigs. of Memphis.
On the 18th inst, by Rev. Mr.. Woodall,
Mr.. j. X. Bridges. of Crystal Springs, to
Miss Fereby Fulks, of Kinds county.
On Tuesday evening, 10th inst, by the Rt.
Rev. VIM. NJ. Green, Mr.. Basil r. Mayes to
Miss Aletha A. Mcintyre, both of Carroll
county.
On Tuesday evening 10th inst, at the res
idenee of the brides mother, near Carroll
ton, by the Rt. Rev. w. NJ. Green, Mr.. Basil
X. Mayes to Miss Alethia A. Mcintyre.