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The union Democrat., 1870-01-01
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To-day commences New Year, may 1t
come to one and all happy one. All should
realize that this day marks another notch in
the time between US and the grave. The
question should be asked have we improved
ourselves as we should have done during tie
year that has just passed into history? Our
errors and short comipgs should be e1amn-
ed into, and where we have been at fault II
the past. let us try and atone for it in the fu-
ture. While we are congratulating ourselves
and friends, that we have passed safely
through the trials Of another year. while we
are in the enjoyment Of health and strength,
let us not forget to thank a kind Providence
for the great favor we have enjoyed. Let all
bear in mind that they are another year farth-
er from the cradle in the precarious journey Of
life; that they are rapidly approaching the
end Of that journey: with such reflections
let all men and women determine 10 improve
on the past. To-day, let new resolves be made
to perform all duties towards the family and
State with the s,rictest fidelity Let US de-
vote ourselves during the present year to a
faithful performance Of the great duties of hu-
man life. TO a cultivation of the cardinal vir-
tues; of Love and Charity, among our fellow
men. In the past few months our little CON-
munity has frequently been called upon to
bear friends to their last resting place. The
young and the old; familiar acquantances:
both strong and weak; who wished their
friends Happy New Year" one year ago,
have passed from earth. and each of us may
ask with reason, may not be called next ?
Let us so live that we may leave good name
behind, for mans good works live after him.
These solemn reflections impress our mind j,
we believe that all should seriously mediate
upon the uncertainty of life. and make reso-
lutions this Gay to avoid previous errors and
doubtful practices in the future.
The union Democrat., 1870-01-01

II 10 reported that Stanford and Crocker, Of
the Central Pacific, have selected route for
tLs San Joaquin Valley Railroad, and have
had stakes driven at points on the various
streams where bridges are to be built. The
line Of the road will be east Of the San Joa
quin river, crossing the Stanisaus this side o.
Empire City. II is said that the road will
be graded to the Stanislaus river, within
sixty days. In speaking of this route the
Balletin says
The road will be Of the greatest Importance
90 oil the country on the east side of the val
ley. The San Joaquin Valley has become
the most important wheat district of the
State. There is not water enough in the four
months Immediately succeeding harvest tc
float the wheat to market. This road will, in
oil probability. make connection with the
Southern Pacific Railroad, so that in q little
while the quick route to Los Angeles will be
by way OF the San Joaquin valley. A con-
nection with the Western Pacific Railroad at
q point this side of Stockton, would furnish
facilities for passenger transit from this city.
TO the upper part of the valley. However
oddly it may strike people Row, we suspect
that only few months will elapse before
passengers for Los Angeles will leave this
city by wav Of the Western Pacific and the
Son Joaquin Valley Railroads.
The union Democrat., 1870-01-01

UNIFORM BALLoTs.--It is desirable that
rightfui provisions should be made by law,
to preserve the independence of voters, when
exercising their rights a: the ballot box 1t
is doubtful if that end will be attained, by
the passage of the bill introduced by Senator
Pendesast, which is published elsewhere. IF
it is made lawful for each voter to enclose
his ballot, in an envelop, that will not pre-
vent sharpers from practicing deception in a
multitude of ways. The envelops being all
stamped alike, after sealing. will be liable to
change, and the voter when handing in his
ballot ms he thinks. may vote an entirely diff
ferent ticket from the one he desires. 1t
would be better to lave law requiring all
the ballots, to be uniform in color, size and
form, then each voter can read his ticket, up
to the time of depositing it i'll the ballot box.
Another objection to the envclop is that il
will require more time. with sn increase OF
! labor for tie election boards, aud will gener-
ally create confusion and G vast amount of
trouble. The independence of voters will be
better protected BY voting uniform ballots
that they understand, and know 10 be the one
they desire to vote, when handing it 10 the
inspector. than by placing it in an envelop
around which some uncertainty may exist as
10 It's containing the right ticket.
The union Democrat., 1870-01-01
The people OF the Northwest Territory dc.
clare their Independence

CHICAGO, December 25.-The Declaration
of Independence by the Provisional Govern
ment Of Ru?ert's Land and the Northwest
| Territory has been Issued. 1t is signed by
John Bruce. President, and Louis Riele,
Secretary. The document is quite yolumin-
Gus. The prea.ble recites that when a peo-
pie have no Government, they have right to
adopt whatever form they see fit that the
people of Rupert's Land have heretofore re-
spected the authority Of the company of ad-
venturers known as the Hudson Bay Compa-
ny, which circumstances placed over them
| This Government is far from answering the
wants Of the people, and that the Company
having abandoned them hy transferring to
strange Power the sacred authority confined
| to it, therefore the people of Rupe4t's Land
and the Northwest Territory become free
| from all allegiance to said Government, and
they refuse to recognize the authority Of Ca
NADIA and by sending back McDougall aud
his companions. coming in the name OF Cada-
da to rule them with rod Of despotism, they
but acted in conformity with that sacred right
which commands every citizen to resist en-
savement. They will continue TO oppose the
establishment Of Canadian authority underits
announced form.
The proclamation concludes as follows
Furthermore. We do declare and proclaim,
in the name of the people of Rupert's Land
and the Northwest Territory, that we have
established a Provisional Government, and
hold it to be the only lawful authority now in
existance in Rupert's Land which CLAIMS the
obedience and respect of the people. Mean
while. we hold ourselves in readiness to enter
into such negotiations with the Canadian
Government as may be favorable to good
government and the prosperity of this people.
In the support of this declaration, relying on
the protection of Divine Providence, we mu-
tually pledge ourselves on oath. with our
lives, our fortunes and our sacred honor, to
each other.
The press correspondence states that they
offer to treat with Canada on terms such as
the Canadian Government will not be likely
to assent to. The real programme Of the
leaders is a far more radical one, but as the
English speaking portion of the population
have as yet no delegation to the Council, they
do not want to announce it until the co-opera-
ton and unity of the whole settlement has
been secured, after which they will make
bold to strike for independence.
Colonel Dennis, the Surveyor General Of
of the Dominion, who had organized the In
dians to support McDougall, has formally
disbanded his forces and ordered the loyal
party to cease further action under the. ap-
peal to arms.
The union Democrat., 1870-01-01
DIED.

At Burns Ranch Sonora. Dec. 2Ist. Alths Gle
nors infant daughter Of James and Altha Jane Bnrns
aged years. months and days.
At Sonora Dec. 25th Jesus Plemosas, native OF Ma.
zatlan, Mexico, aged Il years and months.
In Sonora, Christmas day. Mary wife of James Con
nelly native of Parish of Granad County Longfor
Ireland, aged IS years.
Near Sonora December Goth, Catherine wife of John
York. native of County Tyrone Ireland aged g. years
At Jacksonville. Tuolumne county Dec. 25th, 1869.
James Briggs, formerly of Fall River Massachusetts,.
ca Fall River papers please copy.
The union Democrat., 1870-01-01

IIoNE ORANGEs.-In DR.. Holden's garden,
in this CITY, stands an orange tree fully twen-
~ feet high, in thrifty condition. The tree
is ak years old and was grown from seed
OF the New Granada Sweet Orange. When
the tree was three years old, the DoeteC
gathered from it half hushel Of fine oranges,
and yesterday ne picked nearly a bushel of
% fine oranges as can be grown anywhere in
The world. We call the attention Of fruit
growers to this fact. Oranges of q superior
quality can be grown anywhere in tue San
Joaquin Valley. They have grown in Sacra-
mento and at Chico. They caa he success
fully cultivated all along the foot hills my
where south Of Shasta. Plant the trees and
you will raise oranges.-San Joaquin Rtpab-
The union Democrat., 1870-01-01

A GREAT MINING PURcHAsE.-The Nevada
Gazette, Of December Oath has the following :
We have been shown a copy of the Londcn
Mining Journal, of November 9th, giving
the proceedings of meeting of the Pacific
Mining Company Qimited). This is the
Company that has purchased the Union Hill
Quartz and Buckeye (gravel mines in this
county, and the proceedings contain lengthy
report of George Batters, the agent of the
Company. 1t appears that mine at Austin
Buel North starr is included in the purchase
made by the Company, and the amount paid
for the three mines. as appears by the state
ment of stockholder, was $3.50 the
capital stock of the Company being fl5O, 900.
The report of Batters is lucid and exbaus-
tive. He gave full history of gold mining
in California and silver mining in Nevada in
cluding q statement of the total yield since
the mines we're discovered, as well as the
WELD and profits of individual mines. such as
the Comstock. Amador, Allison Rancho.
Eureka. etc. 1t was demonstrated that the
stockholders would make profit of twenty
per cent. per snnum on investment and they
unanimously passed a vote Of thanks to Bat
tiers for affording them an opportunity of te-
coming interested in such a profitable snter-
prise.
The union Democrat., 1870-01-01

ArES's AMERICAN ALMANAC, for 1870, has
been received by the druggists and dealers
for delivery gratis, to all who call for it.
This number contains proofs to show that
ecme Of the stars have existed for sirty mil
hoas cf years. We had not supposed such
proof possible, but the Doctor gives it in a
shape which seems indisputable. His wittic-
isms have long made his book acceptable
his medical advice makes it indispensable tc
families, and now adds the most startling
problems Of abstract science to its attractions
The union Democrat., 1870-01-01

CONSTITUTIONAL AMENpuENTs.-The pro-
State, introduced by Senator Murch provide
that the sessions of the Legislature shall COM
mence on the first Wednesday of January,
instead Of the first Monday of December as
now provided that the General Election take
place on the Tuesday after the first Monday
in November, in place of the first Wednesday
in September as it always has since the for
nation of the State government. 1t is also
provided that Judges be chosen at the general
election doing away with the Special Judi
cial elections. By the adoption of these
Amendments, members of the Legislature
will enjoy the Holidays, withou. being paid
per diem. for doing so by the State. So
long as they are restricted to one hundred and
twenty days for each session. which is longer
than should be allowed. there may be as much
business done with the holidays in as out
January seems to be q proper time for the
commencement of the session. The change
of time for holding the general election does
not appear necessary, September is pleasant
month when ell voters can get to the polls with
little trouble, while November sometimes is
very irclement and disagreeable. This
Amendment is not needed. The election of
Judges ut the same time with other officers.
doing away with the present Special Judicial
Election sright and proper in more ways than
Que, such Amendment should be made at this
session without fail, to save the people trou.
BILE and expense in the failure.
The union Democrat., 1870-01-01
Saturday Morning. Jan. 4. 1870
Mountain Farms.

As the lands in the valleys which are con-
stan,ly used for few years in raising wheat,
become worn out and incapable of yielding
profit, in the production of grain greater at
tsntion will be given to the lands in the foot
bills which are capable Of producing more
than one kind of crop. The valley lands for
time have produced most bountifuly en-
riching the owners and helping towards the
building of great and prosperous State. So
rapidly have those sections advanced in value
that but little or no attention has been paid
To the farming facilities Of the mountains.
When Congress shall have passed laws put
ing the agricultural lands of these hills in
market we confidently predict that they will
be sought after with greater avidity than
those on the plains have been for some time
past. Here we are not subject to the dry
season that takes the life out of vegetation on
the plains, we can raise variety of crops
whish they cannot, aad by so doing preserve
the productiveness Of our soil for an indefinite
period. Where there is a good chance for
transportation to market, mountain farms
when once properly improved cannot fail to
be the most valuable in the State. That our
readers may sec that the deterioration of
wheat lands are exciting attention, we quote
from correspondent to the San Jose Mercury
December 23d, as follows:
That there is deterioration, statistics and
observation clearly show. The cause, some
farmers. and the press generally, do not un-
derstand the melv therefore no one knows
Barnyard or stable manure will not remedy
il; il will produce nm increased growth of
straw. hut no increase in the quantity or
quality of the grain. Good tilags will not
remedy it; the tillage now is better than in
the earlier farming in California. | would
not under estimate good tllage; we csn raise
better crors now, and have raised better crops
all the time, with good tilage than poor.
/ lived in Illinois from 1884 to 1850. | ob-
served the large crops on the new land.
and noticed the deterioration as the lands
became older. When manure was applied
II produced the same effects it does here
--an increase of straw but TO increase of
grain. Minnesota now stands at the head
of the list Of wheat culture. Her lands are
new in a few ylears we shall hear of deteri-
oration there. Here. theu, is an important
subject for the) scientific practical farmer as
well as the pbianthropist. What manure or
shat com post--what chemical. or combina-
Won OF elhemicalF. or other matter or substance,
Wi REPRODUCE Shis virgin or wheat producing
PROPERTY in the soil ? The man that discov-
era t., if its use is not too expensive, will be
entitled TO better monument than Wander
bik's.
The union Democrat., 1870-01-01

EARTHQUAKE.-Abouts six o'clock on Sun.
day Evening the Goth, inst, the shock of an
earthquake was felt very sensibly. Many
persons were somewhat alarmed when the
doors, windows, lamps &c, began to shake
and rattle. Others did not feel It, There
was great curiosity at once to learn how much
San Francisco had oeen shook up, as it was
generally believed that that city as usual had
got the worst of it. Next morning we learn.
ed that the Bay city did not feel It, 1t seems
that this quake was felt generally throughout
the mountains of this State and throughout
Nevada, being quite severe at Virginia City,
Dayton and Reno.
The union Democrat., 1870-01-01
SUICIDE OF c. P. PoLLARp.-A MarJsville

SUICIDE OF c. P. PoLLARD.-A Mar7sville
dispatch of the 9th, says:
A horrible and tragic suicide occurred in this
city at about six O'Clock this morning. Fo.
several days the wife Of c. P. Pollard. drug,
gist, has been i'll of erysipelas, and died about
two O'Clock this morning. AT the time Of
Mrs. Pollard's death the husband was asleep,
and when he awoke and found his wife was
dead. he returned to his room. lay down on
the bed. and blew out his brains. Pollard
and wife lost q daughter about a year ago,
and neither has appeared the same as before.
Pollard was also somewhat involved financial
ly. He was a prominent Mason, an ex-Coun-
Gilman and the oldest of our prominent citi,
zens. The parents leave little son to the
cold charities Of the world. The tragic affair
creates the deepest sympathy in this commu,
nifty. The father and mother will be buried
TO day in one grave.
The union Democrat., 1870-01-01

CATHOLIC NorIcE.-Father McNaboe will
celebrate Mass in jamestown. on Sunday, jan
uary I'd, at to 9, o'clock A NJ; Sonora, 10y
A. NJ; On Sunday. January 9th, in James
town, at to 9 A. VI :; Sonora 10Y A. NJ.
The union Democrat., 1870-01-01

The MOUNTAIN DENocRAr.-This excellent
and sterling Democratic paper, closed its six
teeoth volume with its last issue. 1t is one
OF the eldest mountain papers in the State.
May it continue in usefulness for years to
come, Gs II has in the past sixteen
The union Democrat., 1870-01-01

Senator Wing and Assemblyman York
have been with us during the adjournment Of
the legislature, in quest of information to en-
able them to act intelli:;ently in such matters
as require legislation for our County. We
sympathize deeply with Mr.. York, in the sad
bereavement caused by the death of his moth
er, during his absence from the Capitol
The union Democrat., 1870-01-01
LOCAL M EWS.
All Legal Summonses advertised in this
paper must be paid for in advance.

All advertisements to be published in this
paper, must be handed in OF the ofce by
Thursday noon of each week, or they will
lay over until the next issue.
The union Democrat., 1870-01-01

We return thanks to Senator Wing, for
copies of various bills introduced in the Leg
islature, and to Assemblyman Eichelroth for
legislative documents.
The union Democrat., 1870-01-01

We are Indebted to H. 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., 1870-01-01

SoxE PIGs.-The San Joaquin Republicans
says:
j. u. Morley, of Merced county, killed two
one-year-old pigs last week. weighing four
hundred and twenty-five pounds each. He is
going tc kill few hogs by and bye
The union Democrat., 1870-01-01

Our best physicians sanction and recon-
mend the use Of Halls Vegetable Stellar
Hair Renewer. Let all who are gray ap
ply
The union Democrat., 1870-01-01

The next meeting of the st. James Church
Mite Society, will be held at the residence of
Mrs. A. Pitts, on Friday next.
The union Democrat., 1870-01-01

The Macon Tribune says that lands in
Georgia have advanced, on an average, no.
r,ueh short Of 800 per cent. IN che last two
yeafs.
The union Democrat., 1870-01-01
NEW ADVERTHSEMENTS.

NOTICE. THE STOCKHOLDERS OF THK
~ jamestown Bridge Company, hereby give notice.
that they will apply the Hon Board of Supervisors Of
Tuolumne County at their next meeting for renewal
Of their License.
b. +. BUTTEFIELD, Sec.
jamestown, Cal, January LIST, 1S70-lm
The union Democrat., 1870-01-01


DISTRICT CoURT.-Judge Cavis has fled the
following orders
George kordmeyer VS.. Hall Hale. Plain.
tiff $ motion to strike out portions of defen.
dauts answer denied.
Saml Norwood vs. John Monahan. ordered
that the papers in the case be returned to the
file of the court, and that the case be again
placed upon the caelndar for trial!
G. B. Cerruti vs. D. NJ. Keufeld, Treasur.
er, Tuolumne County; ordered that the
prayer of petitioner be denied, and defendant
have judgment for his costs.
The People VS.. P. B. Bacon, Mrs. W. II.
Clark, Stanisaus Tunnel and Mining Co.,
Fred'k, Griffith, S. & H. Levy, W. A. Davies,
Ward c. Pike, jamestown Bridge Co., Pine
Grove Mill, E. H. Wiley, TAX Suits;) Order
ed that the demurrers filed in each of these
actions be overruled, end it is further order
ed, that upon tie complaints and answers on
file in each of said actions, and upon the tes-
timony and proofs introduced, that defendants
in each of said actions have judgment with
out costs.
The union Democrat., 1870-01-01

A FRIGHTFCL OccURRENcE.-On Sunday
last, during the formation of the procession,
at the funeral of the wife of James Connolly,
Esq, the horses attached to the Hearse con-
taining the body of deceased, when at the
top of the hill in Pearl Street, commenced
kicking furicusly, and then ran at frightful
pace down to Washington Street Mr.. Mo
Lean having lost control of the team, with
great presence of mind, jumped from his per-
ilous seat, as they were turning into Washing
ton Street, receiving in his fall few slight
bruises. The horses were under such head
way when making the turn, they ran into the
trees and against post of the portico in front
of Street Bros former store, tearing up
three trees, and pulling out post of the ror-
tico. ODe of the trees coming between the
horses threw them down and upset the
hearse, bnt fortunately without injury to the
coffin. One of our citizens and his wife were
on the sidewalk in front of the store at the
time, they were saved from serious damage if
not death by the trees. For time, great
CONSERVATION pervaded the large number of
people attending the funeral, it was frightful
and startling to know for a moment that
corpse was being run away with. 1t was
miraculous that no one was injured seriously.
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CHANGE OF TINE.
WESTERN nD. RAILROAD.
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ry'0 ake siFect Tses3ay, jane i4th, is7a,
Calvert Ss3fsQa. Ceiaer Er5akha aud
Ca'verf S.rgsas. T5aias leave -.s5 A. NJ,
and Gs3 p Y Scr 0uings NILS. Reis
terssoEn. FSoksbnvs. Nessusiasier. New
Windsor, CEiop R9lgc. Mil3lelUrg, boa
bic P3se Creek.
ErTvGNiSG.
Leave Union Bridge a. 40 aud 7.0s A.
N. and $50 P, ".
Double Pipe creek q, e45 4. N. and
SEQ z. ".
Westminster At 8. % and a52 A. NJ. and
4S0 p. NJ.
owings' Mills At C.55 and 9.05 A. N, and
5-54 p n, I'D arrive at Baltimore at SIS
and i0.l5 A. Y. apl .i5 z. N.
Stages connect 1t Glen Morris Station for
Hampstead aad Manchester on arrival OF
7.s5 a. N. uaia from Baltimore; at Mid.
dlebarg Station Tor raneytowu and a; Dou
Die Pipe Creek Station for Emmaishure on
arrival same train.
An Express Car leaves Calvert Station,
Baltimore. daily, texeept Sunday, at 9. so
p. NJ. laght freight aud parcels can come
by this car i delivered before 3 90 +. ".
PAssENsgR STATION. The Depot Of n.
c. Il. W. Freight Station Corner Centre
AMI North Streets.
Office Of General Freight and Passenger
Agent, No. 1879 North Street.
Office Of President and Superintendent,
No. "a North Street, Baltimore.
n. B.-A Ticket Office has been opened
at No. North Calvert street, opposite
Barnums Hotel. Tickets can be procured
ut any time during die day at al points on
line Of Road. Baggage called for. checked
and delivered upon application at this Office.
JOHN 7. RlGNEY,
june % Master Of Transportation.
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Of Fall and Winter Goods that was ever
offered in Westminster. and sold at prices
that defy competition, have also choice
selection oEPiece Goods, such as Plain and
Fancy Casimeres, Plain and Fancy Cloths,
Blue, Brown and Black, Chinehilla's of
different eOlors Cor 0yereoats, &c, &c.
Hss- Having seeuredsthe services Of a
competent Cutter and Tailor, q. A.
Kretzer, with a sufficient corps fpractical
Tailors, am now prepared to furnish and
make suits TO order at the shortest notice
and most reasonable terms. Also
SECURING AND REPAIRING
done with neaincSs and dispatch
Give me call before purchasing else
where. at the old place opposite the Catho'
lie Church.
al A. =. ALBAUGH.
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Of every kind. Also, the various kinds OF
coal. always on hand. Just received
10000 No. CYPRESS SHINGLES,
10000 No. 2 Z"
for sale at reduced prices.
Office and yard on Nam Street, n short
distance west Of the Railroad, Westminster,
Md. II. W. DELL.
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