The union Democrat. [volume] (Sonora, Calif.) 1854-1946, 1870-11-26
TEs.EGRApHsC NEWS.


matter of false weights, report is current
that the firm whose books were seized here
COMPROMISED with the Government officials
for 5000. 900
II is stated thar confidential detective Of
the treasury at Washington is in the city.
watching closely both Government officials
and merchants.
The recent decline in whisky. and the gen
eral depression in this particular trade. has
Caused a suspension of some houses in the IL
quor trade heretofore in high standing.
INDIANAPOLIS, Nov. 10 The Governors of
Kentucky, Illinois and pakotsh have appoint
ed fall delegations 10 the anproaehing Immisra-
ton Convention. Delegates representing
Boards of Trades from Boston. Chicago. St.
Louis. Milwaukee. Louisville Nashville, St.
Paul. Indianapolis Cincinnati and other large
cities will be present. A number Of leading
yuhlir men of the country have signifed their
intention to he hero during the convention.
CuIc ,Go Nov. Goa Friday last the wife
Of 7. VI. avery. a prominent wealthy resi-
dent Of this city, left he home under circum-
stances which induced a belief of her insani-
ty and all eifrts to discover her whereabouts
we're unavailine until 70 dav whom dispatch
was received from Niagara Falls saying a
woman had jumped into the Falls this morn
v.
New YosS, NV % The census makes
the population of this State / so. $50
The receipts of the French Fair during the
first four DAYS exceeded S35 .00n L. is es,i-
mated that the Fair will realize $50. 900.
WAsHrNGrGv. Nov. 2l.-0fFioial returns
from all In, five counties in New York give
Hoffman 34S14 majority. The remaining
counties will give a net Republican majority
of 5000 The Canal Debt Funding hill.
which Governor Seymour stumpei the State
in favor of. is rejected by popular majority
Of Is, 000. The farmers voted hcavily against
it,
WASHINGTON, Nov. 22-The trial of de-
faulting Naval Paymas,ers is still going for
ward here. The case o. Lockwood, who's. ac-
counts are short about 900. was conclua-
ed Saturday. and the records of the Court
sent to the Navy Department yesterday.
This is the most glaring case of fraud of any
of the PaymasterS brought before the Court.
as the returns were falsified in Lockwood's
own handwriting, extending over a long peri
Cd. There is no doubt he will be sent to the
Penitantiarv. 1t is thought that all The SEN
fences will be promulgated by the Secretary
of the Navy. Mt the same time after the trials
are concluded.
New York, Nov 90 The latest bit OF Cos
w
be appointed Secretary of State.
The New Foundlanders, residing in New
York and Brooklyn. propose to organize
union society, and to adopt every available
means Of agitating the cause of annexation in
New Fnundland. The New Foundlanders in
Boston will also form Cooperative Union bv
which they hone to create powerful element
that will stimulate to renew action Of annexa-
tion in their own country and other British
provinces.
Last evening. the steamer Magdala rak-
ish hooking craft Of $40 tons, arrived at this
pnrt from Shanghai, through the Suez Canal.
She had a cargo of rev tea. valued ut about
$3.50. coo. and some haled silk TIE Magdala
sailed from Shanghai August 10Th.
New YORK, Nov. % The President has or.
derad n military force to be sent to Georgia To
preserve the peace during the coming election
It is understood that some Of the troops now
in South Carolina will be transferred to Geor-
gia
The storm last night was great interruption
to teiegrqphc communication. The rain sub
merged all cellars and easements on Sixtieth
street and east and west side; in the southern
part Of the city ferry boats we're delayed. and
much damage was done ~ property.
WASHINGTON, Noy % A nrvate letter
reached here Yesterday from Askansas. re-
ports the Legislature of that State Rnnnhi-
can joint ballot NV ma ioritv of s., and
that Senator Mcdonald will surely be re-
elected.
Senator SAWYER If South Carolina stopped
here on his wav North 10 spend Thank>gv
ing He saws that Bowen. counted out in the
Second Congressional District of that State.
has collected mass Of eviderce to rrove cor
rup'ion on he pert Of he friends of DeLargp.
and the contest cannot fail 'o be successful.
Senator SAWYER estiri,tes Bnwen's rightfnl
majority at about I 900 DeLarge's major
ity as returned at 90.