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The union Democrat., 1870-06-11

RATHER Many q shaft al
random senth this hits something or other
which "the archer little meant" to touch.
We have heard an anecdote illustrative ot
this truth, which has probably not appeared
In print before, and which has been told us
rs piece of genuine history. 1t happened
IN large city-never mind that city. There
were two pretty sisters who had married, one
an eminent lawyer, the other distinguished
literary ran. Literary man dies and leaves
youngest sister a widow. Some wears roll
away, and the widow lays aside her weeds.
Now then, il happens that certain author
and critic has occasion, on broiling day in
Summer, to call on the eminent LAWYER hns-
band ct the elder sister. He finds the LAWYER
pleading and in crowded Court. sees tba,
the lawyer is suffering dreadfnlly from the
heat, pities him, reloices that he himself is
not lawyer. and goes for a cool saunter nm.
der the sheiterlng trees of a fashionable park
or garden. Among the ice-eating, tanning
crowd there, he meets the youngest of our
two sisters, and for moment he thinks he Is
speaking to the elder. "0h, Mr-,n an.
swered the lady. "how dreadful no, Il i
here !" "Yes, MadameS' replied our luck.
+, less critic; ''it is hot here. but I can assure
yoa the heat of this place isn't acircums,ance
when compared with the heat Of the place
where your dear husband is suffering 70.
day ~ A horror-stricken expression comes
over the face of the lady; she rises from her
chair. and founces Indignantly away. Aud
"Me. miserable, soliloquizes our wretched
critic, sT have been mistaking the one sister
for the other, and she thinks meant to cav
that her husband is not in Heaven -
The union Democrat., 1870-06-11

New SALooN.--Mr. James MCGOWAN has
re6tted and refurnished in a sumptuous
manner, the saloon formerly kept by Mr.. C.
II. Alberding in Columbia, where he is ready
to furnish cool and refreshing beverages OF
oil kinds. jim has been traveller and has
had an immense experience in facing the nu-
merous bars of this county, consequently, his
Judgment has matnred as to the quality of
the drinks that should be dispensed by him.
His liquors and cigars are all of fine quail
~, and those who favor him with call will
be so well satisfied that they will surely call
again. Try him.
The union Democrat., 1870-06-11

COMMISSIONERS OF IHMIGRArroN.-Sui was
commenced yesterday in the Fourth Distric,
Court er ul. The Acknowledgement against
Horace D. Dunn. The complaint states tha,
Horace D. Dunn now holds and exercises the
office Of Commissioner of Immigration for the
State of Californis, assuming the duties and
emoluments of that cffice, to which Theodore
Smell is rightfullv entitled, having been ap.
printed BY Governor Haight The complain.
further states that Mr.. Smell notified Mr..
Dunn of his commission, and demanded the
Office, hut he refused, and still holds the of
fee. Plaintiff prays that Theodore Smell
may be adiudged as entitled to the Office,
that Dunn NAV be excluded therefrou, and a
fine of SIS 900 imposed, together with the
costs of suit.
The union Democrat., 1870-06-11

New STAGE COMPANY. The first Stage of this
Company rolled into Sonora on Monday even
ing nearly an hour in advance Of the old Com
pany's Stage and with full load of passen-
gers. 1t was greeted with hearty and enthusi.
astic welcome by all classes who rushed to
the Main Street to obtain a glimpse of the
first of the Peoples Line of Stages. Il is
but very short time since this company was
started and now we have the line in success.
ful operation running on alternate days from
Stockton and Columbia via Sonora, with the
road well stocked and the stock all paid for.
The fsre to Stockton is now cheaper than j,
has been for years and it rests with the peo-
pie of this County to decide it it shall remain
so. 1t is to the advantage of all classes to
keep this new line in operation and we say to
the farmers, miners, merchants, and mechan-
les patronize and encourage the Peoples Line
and you will always have cheap fares.
The union Democrat., 1870-06-11

LEcTURE.--The lecture given by S. NJ.
Hewlett in this city on Wednesday evening,
at the Presbyterian Church, was an intellect
ual treat. The subject was "Muzzle that
Dog" and the dog to be muzzled was Iutem-
perance. The speaker handled his subject
in nasterly manner and at times was elo-
quent in depicting the evils of intemperancc.
He is an excellent mimic aud greatly amused
the audience by his imitation of different
characters. The audience was small but ap-
preciative.
The union Democrat., 1870-06-11

During the absence Of the proprietor Of this
paper, the editorial management has devolv-
upon a person who is now wandering some
where around San Joaquin County, with no
definite purpose, except it be to wander. lie
will be dusty, perhaps ragged and will have
suspicious general appearance, but he is
harmless. lie will have stick across his
shoulder with bundle at one end, or KNAPP
sack across bis shoulders with blankets strap
ped thereon. A tin canteen will be at his
side to carry water, and he will have sus-
pended somewhere about his person a satch-
ell. containing dirty old coffee pot, a few
Irish potatoes. some crackers and about
a half a pound of ''rarch butter" the
butter perhaps in fluid state in the bottom
of the satchel, and the other articles afoat In
it. In travelling he will not be on horseback.
neither will be have a seat in stage, but
will use the means provided by nature and
travel on foot.-About dark each evening he
will be found in the neighbcrhood of a barn
yard seeking place for his slumbers in some
farmer's hay pile. Now should this article
meet the eye OF any person living on the route
Of his travels, they are earnestly requested not
to detain him, as we can assure them that
his unprepossessing appear
ance and his suspicious habit of lettering
around barn-yards, he is virtuous, and bis
services are needed on this paper.
The union Democrat., 1870-06-11

The proprietor and editor Of this paper left
Sonora on Tuesday last en- route for the At
lantic States to join the excursion party that
started from San Francisco on yesterday over
land. He goes to visit friends and relatives
whom he has not seen for years and will be
absent about four weeks. lie leaves with the
good wishes of his numerous friends in this
vicinity, fer safe and pleasant journey and
:hey trust he may return without accident of
any kind.
The union Democrat., 1870-06-11
The stage of the New Company has be,

The stage Of the New Company has been
well patronized during the whole week, and
on Thursday morning, Notwithstanding the
appearance of posters the day previous an
nouncing that the fare was two dollars to
Stockton by the old line. the stage of the new
company had nine passengers at FIVE dollars
each. This shows that the people of this
County are animated by the proper spirit,
and are determined to discourage the Mono.
ly and imposition practieed by the cid CON-
pany.
The union Democrat., 1870-06-11

A rooster in Denver has been laboring un.
der the suspicion of being insane for some
time. because he persists in trying to lay.
lie gets upon the nest twenty times day,
and comes of cackling every time, making
fuss enough for a dozen eggs. Of course, he
accomplishes nothing. but he interrupts the
lady members Of his household. who have to
stand round waiting while the absurd old fel-
low wastes time in his abortive attempts.
The suspicion of insanity, however. was re
moved by finding torn fragment Of Miss
Anthony's Rcrolation in the barn yard.
The union Democrat., 1870-06-11

DID NOT ARRIvE.--OwiDg to the non-arrival
of the mails on Thursday evening, we are
unable to give our readers the latest tele.
graphic and other news. Whether this is the
result of accident or design we are not. ir-
formed; hut if it is intentional our citizens
should take some action to inquire why the
mail is not delivered here according to con-
tract.
The union Democrat., 1870-06-11

MARRIAGE OF THE BERsiEs.-We find the
following amusing wedding notice in an East
ern naper:
Married, at Sunberry, Mass, by the Rev.
slr. Cranberry, Nehemiah Blackberry to
Miss Catharine Elderberry. of Danbury.
We wonder what kind Of berries that make
up win produces
The union Democrat., 1870-06-11

ANNIvERsARY OF Sr. JAMES EPIscoPAL Sus-
DAT ScHooL.-The Tenth Anniversary Of this
School will be Celehrated hy Picnic. on
Tuesday, June olst. 1870. No special invi-
tations. All are invited to join in the festiy-
tiles of the Day.
The union Democrat., 1870-06-11

Ice CREAM.-We call attention to the ad-
vertisement of Eliza Davis in another column.
Her long experience in the manufacture of
Ice cream enables her to produce a superior
article and we advise our readers to give her
call. Her saloon is next door south of Fl.
Oppenheimer.
The union Democrat., 1870-06-11
Black Wall.

The posters Of Sisson 4 Co. which appesr-
ed here on Wednesday afternoon were head
ed thousands for defence and not cne cent
for Blsck Mail. :" thus intending to insinnate
that the new line Is o black mailing opera
ton. This is gross insult to the people of
this county as 1t is well known here. that the
company is Incorporated and there are nearly
three hundred subscribers to the stock at
twenty-five dollars each, and thatthe list ofsut-
scribers comprises nearly all leading business
men of thecounty. The new line vas establish
ed 10 accommodate the general public, and this
purpose will be carried out just so long as
their stages run, BY giving cheap fares and
making, good time. The old line has net
money enough to buy out the new one; and
every person is aware of the fact, that if such
a sale were effected, the fare would immedi-
ately go up to eight and perhaps ten dollars
and the old state of Affairs would exist again.
The union Democrat., 1870-06-11

NorARIks II. B. Mcneil. Esq. has been
appointed Notary Public for Tuolumne Coun-
ty. in place Of A. Bullerdick, term expired.
and E. A. Rodgers. Esq. las been appointed
in place of b. L. Conyers resigned.
The union Democrat., 1870-06-11

All advertisements to be published in this
paper. must be handed in at the Office BY
Thursday noon of each week, or they will
Law over until the next issue.
The union Democrat., 1870-06-11

WILD CHERRY BALsuM-The memory of
DR.. Wistar is embslmed in the hearts of
thousands whom his Bals,tm Of IFild Cherry
has cured of coughs. colds, consumption, or
some other form of Pulmonary disease.
The union Democrat., 1870-06-11

Halls Vegetable Sicilian Hair Renewer is
the most reliable article in use for restoring
gray hair to its original color and promoting
its growth.
The union Democrat., 1870-06-11

We are indebted to III. L. Street. for lib
eral supply Of Newspapers, Periodicals, Sc,
Streets Book Store is the place to get choice
literature of all sorts.
The union Democrat., 1870-06-11
LOCAL NEWS.

Vim. s. Cooper is authorized to act as
Agent for the USIoS DxnocRAr, for solic-
ting Advertisements and Subscriptions. and
to receipt for money due this offca.
The union Democrat., 1870-06-11

How 10 BE HAPPY.-A contented mind and
good conscience win make man happy in
oil conditions. He knows not bow to fear
who daree to die.
The union Democrat., 1870-06-11
a BLESSING INFINITELY MULTIPLIED

A BLESSING INFINITELY MULTIPLIED.
The discovery CT the Seltzer Spring has been
a blessing to thousands but the extension cf
its medicinal benefits to the whole civilized
world through the medium of TARRANT's Eff
FERvEscENr SELTzEa APERIENr, is boon
which no form of words can adequately de-
scribe. 1t is as if millions upon millions of
Seltzer Springs branches of the parent foun-
tain and in all respects the esamc-had sprung
up spontaneously verywhere-anpibiiating
dyspepsia, Strengthening the debilitated,
curing biliousness, abatiug fever, purifying
the blood, cheering despondency, and difus-
ing health and hope far and wide. Such are
It's happy effects.
SOLD BY ALL DRUGGISTS
The union Democrat., 1870-06-11
.~.rURDAY MORNING, june n. 1870.
I'm the INV. efnrianss..

TERRIFIC rscouSrER on rHz BowExY ruxArER
srAGa.
The union Democrat., 1870-06-11

June II. ls7o-tf
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-02-24
BY TELE G R A P H.
Dispatches to the Southwestern Press
Association.
TEXAS.
destructive Fire ut Galveston.


Destructive Fire nj Galveston.
Special to the LEDoER
GALvEsros, February PA fire last
night destroyed the buildings on the
north side Of the Strand, between IRE
mont and Twenty second streets, and
opposite the Square, on the south side Of
the Strand. May Of the houses we're of
little value, but were filled with large
stocks of goods. The loss is estimated
at one million dollars. The suff.rers
are Dsrgsn & Tobyn, William Barnes,
Pt@ ak Express, 7. B. Stubs, Cert
Brothers, G. Barnett, j. G. Gorham &
Co, Ralph Levy & Co., g. W. Grover,
John d Rogers Il Co, W. Fl. Sellers, ].
s. Sellers & Co., Union Marine and Fire
Insurance Company, E. F. Austin, B. q
A. King, Burnett d Hall, Henry Samp-
son, Mound City Mutual Insurance Com.
pany, DeWoife & Tsllmap, D. G. Her
bert, Shackleford & Brown, Smallwood &
Clarke, c. E. Bronsard, G. W. Hurley q
Co., S. Jacobs & Co., T. W. House, E. S.
Woods, and L. q. Woods.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-02-24
NEW YORK.

New YORK, February 24.-The OIL
cials of the Inman company still enter
tain hopes of the safety of the City Of
Boston.
Collector Bailey seized the establish
ment of another large liquor importing
house yesterday-Fleiss & Meyers, II
and 70 Broadway.
Ramors were circulating in Jersey
City yesterday that some notable changes
we're taking place, or were about to take
place, among the Erie railroad officials.
Upon inquiry it was ascertained that in
timations had been given from the head
quarters of the company, on Twenty
third street, showing that the resignation
Of Rucker is being considered, and Iced
ing to the belief, also, that other sweep
Jog changes are soon to be made.
In the latter part of August next
third visit is to he made to this country
by professional Eoglish cricket players,
who are represented to be far superior tc
the eleven that have preceded them here.
These men, according to their agent in
this city, are not cemirg here upon a
venture, but have been pledged large
sum of money, q portion of which will
be paid to them before they leave Fog.
land. Twelve men will be brought on,
among them Captain e. Wlsher, of the
late eleven.
Several presidents of insurance com.
psnies we're served with subr % mas yes.
terdsy by the Serpeant-at Arms of the
State Assembly, requiring them to re-
port to-day, before the Insurance Com
mittee at Albany.
James B D'yle, arrested on charge
Of counterfeiting, Is still in the custody
of the police, but thus far no complaint
has been made against him. Snperin-
tendent Kennedy ordered him to be held
till to-day, when he will probably be dis
charged.
The quarrel between the rebellious
Senators and Governor, on the Exeeu
tive appointments, has been settled. The
Senators have backed down, and now
the Governor will send in his appoint.
ments for hsrbor masters ana port
wardens.
A special Albany dispatch says:
Among the bills introduced into the AS
sembly last evening was one to reorasn.
ize the Erie Railroad Company. This
bill was drawn by the counsel of the Erie
Railroad, and is designed to forestall the
action about to be taken by the Euglish
stock and bondholders of the Erie, and
to put Fisk, Gould & Co. in full posses
sion of the road for all time to come.
The intention Is to buy the bill through
the Legislature as was done with the
Erie legislation two years ago, and the
marketable members and lobbyists are
10 high glee at the prospect of distribu.
ton of another half million dollars Of
Erie money.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-02-24
Indebtedness is reduced as follows

Daring the administration of Hon.
John W. Leftwich, there was an ordinance
passed making it the duty of the Finance
Committee, early 10 the month of JAM
uary of every year, to make out regu.
lar appropriation bill for the current ex-
penses of the city, and to the amount
thereof add certain SUN, to be set apart
as q sinking fund to pay our bonded in
debtedness. Providing, also, for COM
mittee of three property-holders, to be
appointed by the Mayor and confirmed
by the Board of Aldermen; this commit
lee to have charge of and invest this sink
ing fund annually in the bonds of the
city.
The experience of the world shows that
rapidly growing cities necessarily get into
debt Our city got its start by subscrib-
ing large y in sock to railroads; but,
sir, what would be the condition OF Mem
phis without our railroads? Would il be
best to have the debt and the railroads,
or no debt and no railrosds2
Now, sir, doubtless we have had vast
amount of bad management and bad
legislation, but you know there is an old
bdyiIk tuhts Lively ObC uclbFr
how to manage bad wife than the man
who has herr" and if you will show me
city that has had no bad management,
you will show me a mystery.
1t is said the city of Baltimore got once
so low.in credit that Mr. Peabody started
his great fortune by buying up her bonds
at low price
think, sir, that it would have been
wisef, instead of publishing such adver-
tisemenis of the city finances, as APP
pears in this mornings Appeal, to have
notified all parties Interested that they
could ascertain the city's condition by
calling at tho Comptroller's office.
Many persons, really weak, have re-
covered financial strength aud fortune by
keeping their own counsel, o4by observ-
ing prudence in regard thereto.
! am, really,
FRIEND TO MEMPHIS.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-02-24

the city could not buy atless than twenty
Eve per cent advance on cash prices, il
he only paid by his own paper, which be
never took up except in debts owing him.
That is just what the city is now, and for
years has been, doing.
To pay for service and supplies in cash
at once will raise the credit OF the city.
Drop the overdue debt of the cily-scrip,
cou pons, potes, ledger balances-and set
about to pay all subsequent debts, ell fu'
ture interest on bonds as il acerues, and
make it sure that such future debts and
interest will be punctually and certainly
paid, and in thirty days, indeed as soon
as known, the old bonds of the city would
leap up toward and near par. All
needed for this is the certainty that fu
iure interest will be surely paid
The simple fact that the city was ad-
ministered on the basis of paying cash
for it's current expenses and interest
would at once raise it's credit, il fair assn
rance could be felt that the punctuality
would continue Ought taxes, then, be co..
lected in cash ? That is our opinion.
But not at the high rate of taxation
heretofore assessed. That rate, collected
in cash, would crush out the life of the
city. 1t is a burden too heavy to be
borne and live. The rate heretofore has
been deadening on the growth of the city,
but it has been struggled with by tax
payers, because taxes have been pays-
BILE in scrip from 20 to 40 per cent.
under par Taxpayers can pay per
cent, and even II might be borne. More
than that, in addition to the State and
county taxes, will continue the mill
stone upon the neck of the Taxpayers,
which has heretofore been dragging
them down.
But one or one and quarter per cent
will not produce enough to psy the
current expenses and interest OF. the
year 1870, and also the burden of $780,
900 of debt inherited from the rulers Of
the past two years. Be it so. Let that
burden rest and wait awhile. The sensi-
BILE teamster who finds his wagon in the
mire and the mules ct q dead stall, does not
curse and beat and xii! his mules, and
least of all does he put on still heavier
load. he knows his team. He knows
how we'll and willingly they have hereto
fore pulled. He throws of part of his
load by the wsyside and let's it remain
until he can haul the balance, and when
that is done he goes back and takes on
what had been left, thus getting the
whole safely to the place of destination
without running the team.
So with the load Of debt on the tax
payers of Memphis. The situation is by
no means hopeless. The whole debt of
the city does not exceed 81 500 900.
That can be easily carried, with good
sense. Not now kill the city with its
weight. Give time; let the population
and wealth grow, and with them ability
to pay. But if 700 pile or more and
more, such growth will not be made, and
the city may fnally sink under it per-
mauently.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-02-24
FINANCIAL CONDITION OF TIE
CirY-ERRORs OF THE MORNING
PRESS.

GtEI VI An y A&Oss@N'O
PRESS.
The local columns of the appeal this
morning contain statement of the tinsn-
cial condition of The city, the Ggures of
which are understood to be derived from
official sources, aud may, therefore, be
assumed to be correct. These figures vary
slightly from tbo.e furnished in our col
umns two days ago, but not to any ma
terial extent, and corroborate the views
expressed.in our article referred to.
Bot a great erroF, and one well cslcu-
lated to do mischief to the credit OF the
city, is made 10 the remarks of the Ap
peal upon the official statement. The
gross error lie the remark that the city is
bankrupt. Certainly the figures furnish
no sB,horiiy for such an assertion, nor
can it be for pomeut supposed that any
Official sanction is given to such state
ment.
Look al the figures. The total bond
debt is 50 1856 600, from which is to be
deducted the amount to be paid by Sam
Tate and others STA 900, thus leaving a
balance to be paid By the city of p. 6ll,-
600. This debt is not due. Most of it
has many years yet to run before ma
turity.
The floating and due debt is 1880, 462.
The present. assets, past due taxes,
stocks, real estate, etc, available to meet
the $3.50 1872, amount to $445.9ll, Of
which s3ll, 900 are over due taxes con.
sidered colIectsble. The taxable value Of
the property of the city is about $780,
900 00O The resources Of the city from
new taxation the present year, and from
privileges, etc, ct the easy rate Of taxa
ton of one per cent. on rssl estate, are
5000. 500.
Surely, these figures, which are Official
and undoubtedly correct, furnish no
csuse Of alarm, and, least Of ell, justify
the statement that the city is bankrupt.
Such statements are exceedingly mis-
chievous.
The Msyor and Comptroller haze the
respect and confidence, and will receive
the support. Of the good and substantial
people of the city, in their efforts to
ascertain the exact fusnoisl eopdition Of
the city, and to reform and arrest the
abuses which have crept into the admin
istration OF its financial affairs.