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The union Democrat., 1870-05-28
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Il has come to our knowledge through q
reliable source that committee is in process
Of organization. with view Of ridding this
community Of certain desperate and disrep-
utable men, who have made this city their
rendezvous. We are compelled to admit the
facts out of which this movement seems to
have sprung, we must nevertheless deprecate
the mode in which it is proposed to remedy
the evil. In those early days when this
county was filled with transient mining
population, made mp of NIL classes and nation
alities, we know that sometimes violent meas
ures were resorted 10 and perhaps were ne
cessary for the repression of crime. We had
amongst US then. the hangers on to the army
in Mexico, and refugees from Texas and else
where, all desperate men whom possibly moth
ing short of popular uprising could intimi-
date. But happily that time has passed, our
people are generally permanent residents,
engaged in various industrial pursuits and
long accustomed to the forms and restraints of
the law. Tie formation of committee for
such purpose at this late day would work we
fear sad decentralization. The very name Of
a Vigilance Committee makes Us shudder, we
know as does every one else, that it means
terror and blood. That its symbols are a
rope, man at one end and a fume at the
other. There is not the. least necessity for
such a shock to our peace and good order.
We most unhestatingly condemn any such
movement. The ministers and magistrates
of the law are honest, capable men. willing
and determined to do their duty. The entire
machinery Of justice within the pale of the
Statutes is ready and waits to be pct proper
ly in motion. If as it is claimed the parties
who robbed one Of our citizens some weeks
since and again on Saturday night last are
known, why was not complaint lodged at
once and an arrest made? Why again has
not an appeal been made to the Act to pun
ish vagrants, vagabonds and dangerous and
suspicious persons? If it should be answer
ed that no man would be safe fo- twenty-four
hours after causing an arrest, we-say organ
ize committee for mutual protection to
strengthen the hands of the constituted au-
thorities, to designate to them the offending
and suspected parties and to aid them if ne
cessary in the discharge of their duty. Let
every thing be done within the we'll defined
limits Of the law. Attend to these matters
honestly and faithfully and the residen,
thieves and vagabonds will be gone, or in
jail inside of twenty-four hours.
The union Democrat., 1870-05-28

LARGE STRAwBERRIEs.--We were shown a
basket of immense sized strawberries this
week which were grown on the ranch of
Capt S. S. Turner on the north lire CT the
city. They were of the variety known as
White Chill two of them measured five, and
five and half inches in circumference weigh
ing one ounce and three quarters of an ounce
respectively. The fruit was as delicious in
flavor as it was grand in size. Capt Turner
has large variety Of very choice fruit in his
garden.
The union Democrat., 1870-05-28

Stockton AND VIsALIA RAILROAD COMPANY.
The engineers iu the employ of the Stockton
and visalia Railroad Company are running
an experimental line to the Stanislaus river.
The letters of Governor Haight have retarded
the work in q measure, but . case will soon
be made up for the purpose Of testing the
constitationality of the issue of bonds made
by the city and county to aid the enterprise,
and in the meantime the company IS making
preliminary preparations for the construction
of the road. The company is by no means
discouraged as the enemies of Stockton would
be Glad 10 believe, and they still intend to
censtruct the road, Notwithstanding the COM
bined oppositions Of the Central psclnc Com
nanv. the Sacramento Unioa and Governor
"a Hairht.-Socktoa Independent.
The union Democrat., 1870-05-28

VlLLANous 0UrRAGE.-On Saturday night
last about half rast ten o'clock as Mr.. 81.
Crepin merchant of this city was in the act
of closing the back-door of his store, he was
suddenly seized by two rufians whose faces
were masked. One of the rascals thrust his
hand into Mr.. Crepin's mouth effectually
gagging and rendering him senseless for a
considerable time. When attacked Mr.. G..
had about fifty dollars in change in his hand
which was all the robbers succeeded in get
ting. Fortunately neighbor hearing an
unusual noise struck light which must have
frightened the robbers, as they Immediately
decamped.
How many the gang number is not known,
the moment the light was visible several
rocks were thrown against the building which
it is presumed was warning from confeder-
ates on watch. Had il not been for the light
interference the industrious gentlemen would
have Lad every thing their own way, as Mr..
Crepin was alone in his store, and might have
cost him his life. just two weeks prior to
this murderous attack, the store was robbed
of three hundred dollars, undoubtedly the
same robbers performed in both instances.
Il is reported that the guilty parties are
known, that sufficient proof cannot be had to
convict in the courts, but that something else
must and will be done.
The union Democrat., 1870-05-28

OVERLAND CIRCUS AND MENAGERIE.-This
combined show of wild animals and circus
performances will exhibit in this city, Tues
day next, on the old Empire Livery Stable
lot, corner of Hospital and Green streets, and
at Columbia, on Wednesday, June lst. This
show is highly spoken of, for daring bare
back riding and wonderful feats on the ira
peze. The performing Lions attract much
attention. There is not doubt of its being
we'll patronized as all our folks, little and
big, are already promising themselves large
amount of fun and pleasure.
The union Democrat., 1870-05-28
a CARD.

At q meeting CT the Children of the Column
bia Public School il was Resolved: That
the thanks of the children, are hereby ten
dered to the Columbia Brass Band, for their
disinterested kindness, in furnishing music,
on the occasion of their procession, and pic
mic, held upon the grounds of Mr.. Bixel, near
Columbia.
To Mesdames Burt, and Mansfield, for the
great interest they manifested. and the
troable they took for our comfort and enjoy
ment.
To Messrs. Hall and Hale for kindly loan.
ing lumber and team. Aad to the Board of
Trustees for their liberal assistance in many
ways.
ANNIE L. JONES.
ALEX. III. STEWART.
.SETELL KNAPP.
Committee.
The union Democrat., 1870-05-28
IN MEMORIAM.


Resolutions passed by Mt. Horeb Lodge,
No. 5S, /. O. o. F., on the death of Past
Grand, C. Vanausdall:
WHEREAS, By an inscrutable decree of the
Almighty Ruler, the spirit of our late Broth
er, C. Vanausdall, has passed "to that bourne
from whence no traveller returns" and,
whereas, while we bow in humble submiss-
ion to the behests of Him in whose hands are
the destinies of all, we deem it fitting to ex-
press the feeling of this Lodge at this sad be-
reavement.
Resolred, That in the death of our Brother,
Past Grand G. Vanausdall, our Lodge has
lost well beloved Brother. our Order an ac-
tive member, aud the community an esteem
ed and useful citizen.
Resclred, That we tender to the relatives of
the Deceased our sincere coincidence and sym
pathy in their grief at this sorrowful dispen-
sation.
Resolred, That in respect to the memory
of our late Brother, our Lodge be draped in
mourning for thirty days.
Resolred, That these resolutions be spread
upon the minutes, published in the UNION
DEMocRAT and Ner Age, and copy under
seal of the Lodge be forwarded to the family
Of the deceased.
A. BULLERDICK,
C. H. BURDEN,
JOHN FERRAL.
The union Democrat., 1870-05-28
THE GRAIN PROSPECT IMPROVING

THE GRAIN PRosPEcr IMPRovING.-The
Republican of Stockton, Monday last says
The prospects of the crops in this county and
valley, within the past fortnight, have bright
ened very materially. Fields that it was
then believed would not yield five bushels Of
wheat and barley to the acre, owing to cool
and cloudy weather and a shower of rain,
will produce double that quantity, ifnot more.
The news comes from nearly every point that
crops having the advantage of summer fallow
cultivation will be nearly, if not quite, up to
the average.
The union Democrat., 1870-05-28

GERMAN SCHOOL ENTERTAINMENT.-The en-
tertainment to be given by Mr.. Roehm teach
er of the German School, on Monday evening
next at Turn Verein Hall promises to be the
best given in this city for long time. The
pupils will exhibit their proficiency in the
different branches taught by Mr.. Roehm, and
during the exercises, some of the finest selec-
tions of music from the most eminent compos-
ers will be performed by Messrs L. A.
Hagen J. w. Brown and E. Keil.
Mr.. Brown is an accomplished Violinist
and master of his instrument, and when as
sisted by the we'll known ability of professor
Hagen on the piano, and Mr.. Keil ON the
Cornet, they cannot fail to please the most
critical and fastidious in musical matters.
The selections will be as follows: Overture
to Der Freischutz, Won Weber; Norma
Bellina Robert lie Diable,-Meyerbeer !;
Dream of the Ocean Waliz,-GuDgle.
After the above exercises dancing will COM
mence; the music will be furnished by
Messrs Hagen Brown and Keil. An excel
lent lunch will be provided during the even
ing and no pains will be spared to make it
the most pleasing and agreeable entertain
ment of the season. The price of admission is
only one dollar, (ladies free) and we can as
cure our readers that those who attend will
be araply repaid for the small sum expended.
The union Democrat., 1870-05-28

OVERLAND MONTHLY The june number
and close of Vol. 4 Of the Overland Monthly
has come to hand with the following table of
contents. "The Failure at Fort Fisher, !"
..sGold and Gold Mining, "Treasure Trove, T"
IA Winter Nights ride in the Sierra, !"
IA day in Hawthorne's Haunts," "Western
Frontier life," ''One,n 1.-THE Chinese as
Agriculturists, "Staffa and Iona,n "Cross-
ing the Arizona Deserts, "AJavanese Tiger
fight" "Good-night,n 'sln search of Sum-
mer retreat mo. L, ""My South-sea Show, /"
"Under Madrono," Slows Flat" 'My
English Friends" "Etc,n and "Current
Literature. We cannot cay too much in favor
OF this California production and advise our
friends to give it encouragement as it is
worthy OF their patronage.
The union Democrat., 1870-05-28

puRx BLoop is essential 70 sound health
I'D icr, life. No chronic disease, sores, ul-
GERS GERS efin eroptions, glandalous swellings,
discharges al from the ear, sore eyes, sores or
csrkers ia the mouth, viii ever appear if the
hlood i pure. TO secure this great desidera-
trm take DR.. Walkers Vegetable Tinegar
p;si,rs. II is the great Blood Purifier, and
Ife-riving principle. increasing the power of
Gvestion. and exciting the absorbants into
healthy action, whereby oil impurities of the
.vstam are carried of.
The union Democrat., 1870-05-28

CoLuMBo REsrAURANr.-We call attention
to the advertisement of F. Stoltze, proprietor
of this well known restaurant at Columbia.
Travellers and others can here find all the
delicacies the market affords. Ifany one can
furnish square meal and make his patrons
comfortable it is our friend Stoltze Of the
s.old Columbo;" give him trial.
The union Democrat., 1870-05-28

The Stockton stages have run daily during
the month Of May, there has been marked
Improvement in the time made and in several
other particulars. The formation of the new
company may have had some effect to stimu-
late the old line, it needed it, it appears to be
stimulated aud if il will continue as it now IS.
there will be much less cause for complaint
than heretofore.
The union Democrat., 1870-05-28

Our old friend F. A. Freund received q
new stock of furniture this week, together
with fine assortment of upholstery articles
and paper hangings. He is on hand at all
times to make coffin, repair furniture or
sell his goods and invites every person want
irg any ything in his line to give him call.
The union Democrat., 1870-05-28

DIR. j. Simms the Scientist who lectured here
during last week, had his attention attracted
on Sunday last BY several Indians decked out
in their annual Fandango fxings. Il was
too much, his collection of heads was not full,
he must have a specimen Digger" After
strategy, entreaties and paying about s. so
apiece, the "children of nature concluded
to let Sewell take their pictures. Two braves
taken by themselves look majestic in their
costumes of paint and feathers, when shown
their pictures, with perfect Indifference they
grunted "ugh." The whole tribe was also
taken in group. 1t was hard to keep these
"children of the forest" quiet long enough
10 get good impression. but Sewell succeed
ed. The DR.. was grati6ed, and copy OF
these Indian photographs can be seen ct
Sewell's Gallery.
The union Democrat., 1870-05-28

FoURTH OF JuLY.-The citizens of Sonora
are requested to meet at the Court House this
evening, at O'Clock for the purpose of max
ing the necessary arrangements for celebrat-
ing the coming 4th cf July at Sonora.
The union Democrat., 1870-05-28
Chinese and yosemite Turnpike Road

The road from Garrote to Hardin's Mill,
has been put in good order and is now being
extended towards the Yosemite Valley. The
distance from Stockton, by way of Chinese
Camp, is much shorter and the road far easier
to travel, than by the way of Mariposa.
With the improved condition of the roads by
this route, with the distance to be travelled
on horseback reduced to nineteen miles aud
the superior accommodations that have been
provided, it is by far the most desirable for
visitors to patronize as regards time, cost and
accommodations. Those interested in this
road, especially the stage proprietors and
Hotel keepers, should lose no opportunity in
making the route known at the East and in
San Francisco. Eastern visitors are familiar
with the name of Mariposa before leaving
home, the celebrated valley being in that
county, Mariposa and Yosemite are associa-
ted together and the first thing desired by
the tourist on reaching this coast, is to learn
how to get to Mariposa, never dreaming that
other and better means of getting to the de-
sired spot have been projected and carried to
successful completion. Those who have
travelled both ways givs the preference de-
cidedly in favor of the Chinese, Hardin Mill,
route. For the past few days number Of
visitors passing from the valley to the Big
Tree Grove have passed through our city. If
the prope. means are taken to make eur faci-
lities better known there can be no doubt
that large transient travel will be constant
ly passing through our county. This is the
day of advertising, nothing appears to sue
ceed or become known except through the
Medium of printers ink. The leading railroad
companies are among the largest and grandest
advertisers. The Turnpike Company the
Stage Companies, the Hotel keepers on this
Chinese road to Yosemite should see that
their route is properly advertised in New
York throughout the East and in San Fran.
cisco, when il is, travel will soon find their
road, but until this is done they must be con-
tent with chance travel.
The union Democrat., 1870-05-28

We are indebted to H. L. Street. for lib
ersl supply Of Newspapers, Periodicals, &C.,
Streets Book Store is the place to get choice
literature of all sorts.
The union Democrat., 1870-05-28

OPPOSITION AGAIN TO COLUMBIA. Mr.. john
Byrne started new accommodation line of
stages between Sonora and Columbia this
week, in opposition to M. Kelly.
The union Democrat., 1870-05-28

CATHOLIC NorrcE.-Mass win be celebrated
in jamestown, Sunday, May %, ct toe 4. NJ.
And in Sonora, l0a A. n. In Big Oek Flat,
on Sunday June the 5th. at 104 A.. N.
The union Democrat., 1870-05-28

Ice CREAM.-Airs. Maria jackson is now
prepared to furnish Ice Cream at her residence
in rear of the City Hotel. Aunt Maria,
knows how to make this delicious refreshment
in superior manner equal to the best.
Give her call We ice-cream lovers.
The union Democrat., 1870-05-28

TELEGRAPHaC NEWS.

MADRID. May 20th.-Another delegation
waited upon Esparterc yesterday hoping to
prevail upon him to accept the throne. Ii is
reported that be persisted in his refusal.
MADRID. May 2lst.-It was announced to-
day that Espartero has reconsidered bis reso-
luton, and now consents to accept the crown
Of Spain this, however, is not official. The
excitement attending the unsettled state OF
the Government meanwhile 10 unabated.
A British feet is at Corruna fer Lisbon.
The successful military rising at Lisbon
has created profound sensation here, and is
accepted az preaaging an Iberian Union.
It is reported that the acceptance Of the
Spanish Crown by Espartero is confirmed.
WAsHINoroN, May 2i.--A Tibune's Wash
ington special says: In the House, yester~
day, q motion TO reconsider the vote giving
NewashAn, from Louisiana, his seat. was
made and carried On q division by twenty-one
majority. Before the ayes and noes could be
called, q motion to adjourn was carried.
A Times Washington dispatch says the
fifteenth Amendment Enforcement bill, as it
passed the Senate, is Of such O stringent
character that il ia not as acceptable to its
author as the original measure which passed
the House, and when taken up there non-ccn-
currence will be moved, and TO modify the
bill by merely imposing penalties for prevent
ing negroes from voting. It is likely the
Committee will disagree.
Both the President and the Commissioners
Of Indian Affairs express tie opinion that an
Indian war will be obviated by the coming
consultation with Red Cloud and other Sioux
: Chiefs. The Indian Peace Commissioners
are bringing oil their influence to bear against
the military policy, which some of the au-
thorities desire inaugurated.
WASHINGTON, May 2l.--In the House a
bill to increase the salary of the Minister to
China was reported adversely. and tabled.
Albany, May 22.--The Argus estimates
the Democratic majority in the late State
election at 200.
Sr. LOUIS, May 22.-A mass meeting is to
be held here Thursday evening next, to dis
cuss the question of removing the National
Capital. Governor Palmer. Of Illinois, But
Ter, Of Nebraska, Judge Delahy, of Kansas,
and other prominent men will be present.
CnIcAoo, May 22d.-The Tribune to-day
Gays Edward Perrau, agent of Reille, the
Red river insurgent, arrived in the city yes
terday for the purpose OF comforting with
General 0'Neill, who is expected here to-mor'
row, in regard to the fulfillment OF the lat
ter's promise to nssist Reille. The Fenians
of Chicago, who are the central Order of this
and most of the other Western States, en-
courage 0'Neill, and they have positive in
formation that the California Fenians will
eend battalion 900 strong, under Colonel
Smith and Lieutenant Colonel Walsh, to meet
O'Neill somewhere ON the border to cooper.
ate with him.
New YoRk, May 24.-The South Ameri-
can mails bring full details of the assassina-
tion Of Urquiza, April 11th, in Buenos Ayres,
The ecene was frightful. The General was
ehot by sssassins, who entered his room in
the presence of his two daughters, who hero
icaily attempted to defend him, the eldest,
killing one Of the assaesins.
The union Democrat., 1870-05-28

BUSINESS MEN, worn by care and sedentary
habits. often suffer from constipation Of the
bowels. until The evil consequences of such q
condition are realized in extreme debility,
nervousness and prostration of the system !;
and it msy be safely asserted that . majority
of the female sex are little better than inva-
lids, from the same cause: but by simply
using DR.. Walkers Vegetable TIaeqar Bitters,
this natural aperient and tonic brings back
the yigor and buoyancy Of health.
The union Democrat., 1870-05-28
LOCAL NEWS.

VIM. 5. Cooper is authorized to act IS
Agent for the "UsIoN DEnocRAr, for solie-
iting Advertisements and Subscriptions, and
to receipt for money due this ofice.
The union Democrat., 1870-05-28

The coinage of the Branch Mint at Sar
Francisco during April, was twelve hundred
and sixty thousand double eagles seventy
thousand silver total since January lst, six
millions twenty-five thousand.
The union Democrat., 1870-05-28

SrIx MASrrAcruRrs.-In Patterson, N.
J.. there are sixteen silk factories, employ
inR $500 hands and running not less than
T0O00 spindles.
The union Democrat., 1870-05-28

Five musical instruments have been re-
candy discovered in Pompeii. A clarionet,
one half silver and one half ivory, was one
OF the lot.
The union Democrat., 1870-05-28

The ladies of Columbia will give Strawber-
ry Party at Armory Hall on Tuesday Even
ing May 3lst.
The union Democrat., 1870-05-28

People with thin heads of hair should use
Halls Vegetable Sicilian Hair Remover to
make the hair grow out thick.
The union Democrat., 1870-05-28

NOTICE To CREDITORS. = Estate Of
IN William T Rowe. Deceased Notice is hereby given
by the undersigned Executors Of the Estate, of William
T. Rowe deceased, to the Creditors Of aud all
having claims against the said deceased exhibit them
with the necessary vouchers within months after the
first publication of this notice to the said Executor
B, Preston at his Office in jamestown, to the said
Execator, John Rowe, at his residence in Poverty Hill
A. b. PRESTON,
JOHN T. ROWE,
Executors of the Estate of William T. Rowe decd
Sonora, May sd, ,1sT04w
NOTICR.-A MEETING OF the stock.
holders In the peoples Accommodation and Express
stage Company will be held the Court House, in the
cif of sonora on Saturday. june 25th D. 1870 at IL
O'Clock for the purpose Of voting upon proposition
% increase the Capital Stock of the Company from ten
Thousand dollars to twenty -fse thousand dollars.
JAMES N. BERGER,
d. MCLEAN,
ROBERT BOYD,
i. NJ. BFRNE
N. e. HUGHES.
III, b. MCNEIL.
Trustees
The union Democrat., 1870-05-28

Resolutions passed by Mt Horeb Lodge,
No. 5S, I. O. O. F., on the death of Past
Grand, G. Vanausdall:
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1870-04-12

First installment Of tax for
paving alley, lin the name
Of William n. Gunnell, y
on interest from August
18th, 1869. .......fl1.10
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1870-04-12

Tax for opening alley In
the name Of Conrad Hes
slcr, trustce) on interest
from January 18th, 1859,
e17.75
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1870-04-12


Being all Of said lot with
the exception Of the south
twenty-five feet nine and
one half inches on Sixth
street east and running
west seyenty-two fectoneI
lnchi thence sOutherfy 10
South Carolina avenue
fOrty-scven feet seven
inches; thence easterly
flfty-nlne feet ton inches
TO the beginning.
Beginning seyenty-seven
feet eight inches from the
northeast corner Of Gaid
square on Virginia ave-
nue., and running thence.
westerly nlnety-elght feet
three inches; thence west
twenty-Ono feet; thence
nOrtheasterly one hun
drel and twenty-slX fcet;I
thehco easterly with the
line Of Virginia avenue
twenty feet 10 the begin
ming.
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