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The union Democrat., 1870-04-30
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
GENERAL LAND OFrIcE.

Hon. EUGENE CAssERLy, u. 5. SENATE I:
SIR: have the honor to acknowledge the
receipt Of your communication of the 10th IN
slant, in reference to the opening to settle
ment certain public lands in the foothills in
California, peculiarly adapted to the culture
Of the vine and ether branches of agriculture
but which you say have always been with
drawn as mineral lands, ard still are, though
they have bacome exhausted, and are no long
er worked and as to the necessity of further
legislation to that end. In reply have the
honor 10 state as follows
The interdict to settlements or locations on
mineral lands, under the provision of the 9th
and 7th sections of San act to provide for the
survey Of the public land in California, etc.,
approved March 3, 1858. volume 10. pages
246 snd 247, was modified by the 10th and
llth sections Of the Mineral Act, approved
July 26, 1866. United States Laws, volume
IA. page 253.
Under the latter statute, instructions were
issued 10 the Land Officers on the l4th ofJan-
uary, 1867, to the following effect
''Section 10. Homesteads made prior to
the passage of this act by citizens Of the
United States, or persons who have declared
their intention to become citizens, but on
which lands no valuable mines of gold, silver,
cinnabar or copper have been discovered.
are protected. so that settlers or owners Of
such homesteads shall have a right to pre-
emption thereto. in quantity not to exceed
one hundred and sixty acres, at 81 25-l00
rer acre, or to avail themselves of the home
stead act and acts amendatory thereof"
Section III stipulates "that, upon the sur
vey of the lands in question, the Secretary of
the Interior NAV set anart such nortiOns as
are clearly agricultural" and thereafter
subjects "such agricultural. tracts to pre-
empton and sale as other public lands"
provisions of the Mineral Act, instructions
were issued to the Surveyor General, May l6,
1868. (printed copy herewithl. and the Dis
trict Land Officers were furnished with the
same for their guidance.
From the foregoing. it will be observed.
that so far as the foothills in California are
concerned, which had been considered prior
10 the Mining Act Of 1866, as mineral lands,
but which have since become exhausted, so
as no longer to be valuable as mines. there is,
In the opinion of this Office, no necessity of
further legislation. in order to authorize the
extension of the lines of public surveys over
euch lands. "a under existing law aud instruc-
tons from this Office to the Surveyor-Gereral,
the foothills, which ceased 10 be more valua-
ble for mineral purposes and became agricul-
tural lands, NAV be surveyed and filed upon
under the pre-emption or entered under the
homestead law, or disposed of as any other
public ianGo, conformahly to laws governing
the disposal Of the public domain.
Very respectfully,
Jos. Wilson, Commissioner.
The union Democrat., 1870-04-30

TIE MUsEUM OF LIVING WoNDERs.-This
travelling exhibition was at Sonora, on Wed
nesday, and was literally patronized, Miss
Swan, is probably the tallest woman living,
being eight feet and one iGca in height.
weighing Alb pounds. Mons. Joseph is one
inch shorter than the giantees hut he is a
giant in fact, Major Green is trim neat lit
tie gentleman of thirty-three years, thirty
eight inches iu stature weighing forty-6ve
pounds. The Circassian woman is remarka-
ble alone for the peculiar manner in which
her hair grows. These remarkable persons
were affable aud social, giving universal sa-
tisfaction.
The union Democrat., 1870-04-30

BLOWING UP OF BLosscN Rock IN San FRAN
CISCO HARBoR.-This rock situated in the
shipping channel between Goat Island and
Alcatras was blasted on Saturday. At low
tide it was only five feet from the surface and
was dangerous for shipping passing to and
fro. The engineer engaged in removing it
mined out the inside of the rock in which
was secured 43 200 pounds of powder to which
was attached an electric battery and was set
off by means of wire attachment. The ex-
plosion which was witnessed by fifty thou
sand spectators was very interesting. A wa
ter jet was it is estimated, thrown up at least
two hundred feet in the air, with q volume of
one hundred feet in diameter fifty feet above
the surface Of the bay. The Examiner of
Tuesday contains the following
The survey of the rock was made by Col.
Won Schmidt this morning, from whom we
derive the following information: On the
from thirty FIVE to forty feet. This is right
inside where the shaft stood. The explosion
completely lifted the cover-which rose in a
bell-shape- twelve feet high. by length on
each side of the shaft of about seventy-fye
feet. On one side of the rock the depth is
eighteen feet, caused by the material taken
from the excavation being dumped alongside.
This mass is washing away with every tide,
and by free use of dredging machine can
be completely removed. When this is done.
We can count upon having thirty five feet of
water where at low tide there were only
FIVE feet. The removal of the rock which has
caused SUCH destruction to shipping is COM
plete success, and reflects high credi. upon
the engineering ability of our friend Won
Schmidt.
The union Democrat., 1870-04-30

Travelling shows are doing the State pro-
fusely this season. A few days since some
Japanese gentlemen carried the wash.tub in
their teeth for four bits sight. This week
we had the Living Wonders" and circus.
Some white folks advertise that they will play
niger next week. There are enough shows
promised and already in the field to keep the
small towns broke all summer.
The union Democrat., 1870-04-30

The CRY HorEL.-Mr. Bemis, proprietor
of this old established and popular Hotel has
been busy for scms time past, renovating his
house and adding comforts for the accommo-
datiou of the travelling public. Anticipating
large travel during the Summer he has
spared no pains to make it first class in all
respects. The travelling public and all pleas
ure seekers visiting the Yosemite Valley and
Big Trees, can feel assured thct on arriving
at Sonora, they can have the benefit Of first
class accommodation.
The union Democrat., 1870-04-30

An exchange says: "The surprisingcura-
tive efficacy Of DIR. Walkers Vegetable Vine-
oar Ritters, in a great variety of chronic dis
eases, especially those which are obstinate, aad
even iucurable by the ordinary treatment,
cannot be explained. Nature, aided by art,
has here provided rare combination ofmedi-
einal properties, wisely adapted to the cure of
diseases common to ali mankind.n
The union Democrat., 1870-04-30

OVERLAND MosrHLY.-The May nur,ber of
this deservedly popular California Magazine,
has been received. The contents comprise
articles entitled: "Rufus A. Lockwood, +"
"Vashti's Message" ''From Mexico to Co.'S
ia Rica," "Point Lookout" /" 1.-THE Story of
the Second Mate," "In and under Guiana
iuato, :" "While Lilies Bud and Blow, "The
Pacific Coast Cod-Fishery," odd Bob, -" A
Boar Hunt" Silk Culture in California, !"
"A Lady in Camp" "Waysi6e of Nature,
No. l, "a Pny-Woods Character, !" "Soli
taire, " Etc." and "Current Literature"
The union Democrat., 1870-04-30

TIE CELEBRArIoN OF THE 26th OF APRIL
The Celebration by the Odd Fellows Of their
Anniversary, came of at Chinese Camp on
Tuesday. The Lodges of the District were
we'll represented end for q few hours the
Camp as it is called presented lively scene,
there having collected large number of peo-
The union Democrat., 1870-04-30

We are requested to state that the picnic of
St. AIMS School, Columbia will take place
on Saturday the 7th prcx. at Mr.. Fonda's
ranch to tho northwest of that town. No
special invitations will be issued but "every
body and bis friends" if only half inclined to
enjoy themselves are cordially invited.
The union Democrat., 1870-04-30

DAILY SrAcE.-The Stockton Stages COM
menoed running daily this week. greatly ac-
commodating our travelling public. 1t is ex-
tremely inconvenient and annoying to our
business community to be subjected to tri-
weekly mail. There is prospect now that
we shall have daily stages through the Winter
we'll as Summer hereafter.
The union Democrat., 1870-04-30

The effect of DR.. Walkers Vegetable ZINE
gar Bitters, even when taken for its cathartic
properties. are very different from those of
any other medicine prepared specially for
that purpose.
There is no nausea or disturbance of the
stomach, and instead of causing any sense of
langlor, or debility, it seems rather TO invig-
crate the whole system, and excite the keen
est appetite.
The union Democrat., 1870-04-30

An attorney, about to finish bill of costs,
was requested by his client, baker, to
make Il as light as possible.''
Ant replied the attorney, .that's what
ycn may say to yoar foreman, hut it's not
the way make my bread
The union Democrat., 1870-04-30

Stockton AND CopPkRoPoLIs Railroad
The Sacramento Reporter says: Contracts
have been let for the grading of the first
twenty miles. of the Stockton and Copperopo-
lis road, and the completion of the entire
road, forty-three miles. is promised in eight
cen months. The line passes through por-
tons Of San joaquin, Calaveras and Stanis-
laus, and besides opening up rich agrica-
tural country already well settled, will have
great effect in developing the copper mines
from which Coppercpol,s. takes its name
It now costs IS per ton to haul freight from
Copperopolis to Stockton, but the railroad
company, i, is said. have already contracted
to carry ore for So so. Besides copper. there
is a great deal Of other mineral wealth 10 the
district to he pierced by the road. It's COM
pletion will give Stockton great Impetus.
Besides its commercial value. it will largely
increase the travel to the Big Trees and Yo-
semitic, as when it is finished, the trip from
San Francisco to the Giant Grove may be
made in one day.
The union Democrat., 1870-04-30

GRAND BALL.-A grand ball will be given
at Turn Verein Hall on Wednesday, MAY,
l1.h, by the Trustees Of St. Patrick's School,
who are the ever faithful! guards of that in.
s:itution. We sincerely hope all will bestow
on it their kind patronage it being worthy
motive. The best musical talent of the
county has been engaged for the OCCASION
The gentlemen who have the management
will leave nothing undone to make those who
favor them with their company comfortable.
Floor Managers, Sonora, John Barry. A. T.
Boyle; jamestown, Robert Pat.en, Patrick
Daily Columbia, John Moylen, James Doan.
The union Democrat., 1870-04-30

pie to witness the ceremonies of the day.
About Ii o'clock the procession was formed
and passed through the streets, making quite
an imposing appearance. being nearly as
large in numbers as any that has preceded it
in this county. The Encampment members
were on horseback and made grand andpless-
ing appearance. After the parade on reach
ing the Garret. Eouse Hall, P. G. Elijah
Murdoch, President OF the day called the as-
semblage to order, when the Rev. j. NJ.
Campbell, Chaplain. addressed the Throne of
Grace, after which P. G.. james Letford the
Orstor chosen for the occasion delivered an
oration that was replete with interest to his
hearers. lie was listened to with MARRIED at
tention throughout, being frequently applaud
ed. p. G. Letford has reason to feel proud
of his effars from the unanimous expression
OF satisfaction made by Sll those who heard
him. The proceedings Of the iay were con-
cluded by ball which Was we'll attended
being honored with the presence of two
new made brides. who had entered the hyme-
neal bonds tha. dav. The music and the
dance continued until the sun again appear
ed, to remind the happy ones that time had
brought another day. The whole affair pass
ed pleasantly. leaving in the minds of all a
wish for the prosperity of the noble order nm
der whose influence they had been brought
together, and realized so much pleasure.
The union Democrat., 1870-04-30

All advertisements to be Published in this
paper. must be handed in ut the Office by
Thursday noon of each week, or they will
lay over until che next issue.
The union Democrat., 1870-04-30
ANOTHER CONTINGENCY.


On that stage, which was pretty full, there
was an enormous Dutchman. He was in
proportions elephantine, out of shape, and
very lymphatic. He wheezed at every breath.
He perspired excessively. Itwas qnite warm.
This Teuton had legs, short, thick, fat, dunn
py legs, to which mine were toothpicks. 1
was his vis-a-Vis. Part of the road was rough.
We jolted. THIS immense Dutchman jolted,
joted There is no word in the language to
convey an idea of the manner in which that
immense Germans body quivered, vibrated
and particularly over me in that stage. Nor
was be savory either. know no way as to
description in softeniDg down fact which
was apparent to all his fellow passengers.
lie was far worse than the bed in which
had slept the night previous. like the land
of Schiller, of Humboldt. of Bismarck, ofweird
romance and of free and speculative thought,
like the sturdy, quiet, and industrious peo-
PIE coming hither from its shores. But when
in the limited quarters of stage coach, you
place me within Is inches of an exaggerated
specimen of that race, one blown up to on
animated tester by cask on cask of lager
and tons on tens Of sour kroat, bologna saus-
age and raw turnips, who could not walk a mile
up this mountain road to save his life. who,
when riding is personally as agreeable to his
fellow passengers as bag of asaafedity in full
operation, AN unhealty carcass, ,rwolIen with un-
healty fat, mere machine for the digestion
and manufacture Of unhealthy and partly rot
ten food and drink into unhealthy and partly
rotten flesh, become impatient. narrow
r1inded and uneharitable. As far as nv ol-
factories are concerned. they are as partial
under such circumstances to the aroma of a
negro or a Chinaman as he. Rutthese annoy-
ances are among the contingencies of travel
and should be borne patiently, nose or no nose.
SANTA CRUZ.
Santa Cruz is but short distance from the
Ocean and lays fully exposed to the hreexes
which flow unchecked from the broad Pacific.
| am taking advantage of them. am much
in the open air SO that may be blown rpon;
| think that by perseverance and possibly the
burylng of my clothes for day or two, /
may be rid of these contingencies Of travel.
PRENTICE MuLPoRp.
The union Democrat., 1870-04-30

HUDSON & MENET, Advertising Agents,
New York, have published their Annual for
1870, copy of which we received this week,
oil newspapers and periodicals published in the
United States and Canada. with vast amount
of valuable information in connection with
newspapers and advertising. This firm is
most extensively engaged in advertising
throughout the country. We have published
q number Lf times for them and have invali-
ably found that they were prompt and faith
full in every promise. They are entitled to
confidence having proved themselves reliable.
The union Democrat., 1870-04-30

Those people whose hair is turning gray
should use Halls Vegetable Sicilian Hair Re
necer to restore it to is natural color and
Eigor.
The union Democrat., 1870-04-30

TIE CAUsE.-"What makes the milk SO
warm ~ said Betty to the milk-women, when
she brought her pals to the door one morn
ing. please, mum, the pump-hardle Is
broke. and missus took the wafer from the
biler."
The union Democrat., 1870-04-30

CATHOLIC NofIcE.-Father McNaboe will
celebrate Mass in Big Oak Flat, on Sunday,
May Let, ut III o'clock. A. NJ.
The union Democrat., 1870-04-30
CITY HOTEL,
8 o n O u A, RNIA.
Q. L. BEMIS, Proprietor.
GENERAL STAGE OFFICE.

This LARGE AND COMMODUOUs
Hotel, having eceatIy been refitted and refurnish
ed now one OF the most complete Hoels in the
and has accommodations for entertaining very large
Der Of guests In the best style. o. ~
to the accommodation Of families all will h. d on ~
part Of the Proprietor and attendants that can he 40
der the soourn OF guests comfortable and agreeable
Sonora, April 80, 1s7o-tf " IL oH"iS'
The union Democrat., 1870-04-30

TuoLuxNE AHEAD IN SrocKroN.-The Re-
publican Convention met in Stockton on Nom
day, and nominated ticket for city officers.
The San Joaquin Republicans reports Re-
publican to have said that "Tuolumne Coun-
ty had it all her own way" From the looks
of the ticket, we should judge thot Republi
can to be right, it shows Tuolumne ear marks
quite plentiful, there is George S. Evans,
SLATE" CT Sonora, for Mayor; W. r. Fletch-
or, slate" of Columbia, for Chief Of Police;
For Alderman John Sedgwick "late" Of So
nora and T. G. Buck "late" Of Chinese
Camp. The Convention adopted resolutions
indorsing Grant and the fifteenth Amend
ment. We knew the would be Mayor when
the motives for passing ssch law as the Fif
teenth Amendment and its results, was favored
by men belonging nearer to snowy country
than he wished to hail from. 1t Is said there
are q class Of men that never change, but
time and political aspiration has made our
old friend see the error Of bis way, he be-
came wise, avoided tie loosing side, and now
straddles an Amendment which embodies all
that he detested few years ago. The Re
publican mentioned will find Tuolumne get
ting lions share Of the city and county off,
ces, while the candidate for Mayor and one
Of the nominees for Alderman, manipulate
their primaries and conventions. They are
shrewd and sagacioas and always make their
fight to win. The election takes place next
Monday, the Republican says there is not the
slightest probability of the election of this
ticket, We hope not. but will not be sure Of
its defeat until the result is definitely decid-
ed
The union Democrat., 1870-04-30
LOCAL NEWS.

We are indebted to II. L. Street, for q lib
eral supply Of Newspapers, Periodicals, &C.,
Streets Book Store is the plncs to get choice
literature Of ell sorts.
The union Democrat., 1870-04-30
IN Ar R 4 E ID.

At Chinese Camp, April 26th by the Rev j. NJ. Camp
bell, Mr. Henry Hall TO Mas Mary A. Ballard.
Near Poverty Ill., Asril 26h by Justice c. d. Cutting,
Mr.. wm ii McClartyto Miss Mary Arthur.
In Columbia, April 23rd. by Rev. j. NJ. Campbell,
Augustine Lavagneaus to Miss Deade Rao all Column
bia.
The union Democrat., 1870-04-30

Quarterly-mee,ing will be held in the NJ.
Z. Church, Sonora, tomorrow, Sunday, May
lst. Rev. j. R. Tansey P. E.
The union Democrat., 1870-04-30

The Solanc Democrat published at Vallejo
has entered upon its third volume in a pros
porous condition. 1t is the official paper for
Solano County, and is worthy of success, being
an excellent journal.
The union Democrat., 1870-04-30

The Confidence Mine yielded last week
50, 200 for Eve and half days run.
The union Democrat., 1870-04-30
FOR SALE.

Mighty SHARES OF THE CApT.
- tai Stock Of the Tuolumne County Water Compa-
n.y. For terms other information enquire of Joseph
Pownal. Secretary the Company's ONCE in Columbia
Columbia. April 50. 1s7O-4t
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1870-09-22
VOLUME Al.
BARN ClsTERN.

The following article from an anonymous source
contains some excellent suggestions, and is worthy
the attention of farmers. The only part we dissent
from Is when the plaster is applied directly to the
clay, In which we think there is some danger. But
If it be brick clay, whose solidity is next to stone
it will doubtless answer, provided there is no de-
feet. that is, gravelly or sandy spots.
lone Of the most important appendages to the
barn or stable. is Well-built, capaclous clstern
Having full supply of pure water into the barn
yard is not only a great convenience, saving much
time IN taking horses to to the pond or brook to
drink, but the water from a well-kept cistern is
much more healthtul to stock than water from
many of the ''stock ponds" which during the sum
mer months, when water is most needed, are little
better than mud holes.
The water that falls upon an ordinary sized barn
IN The course of year is sufficient for all the stock
that will probably find shelter in and around the
barn. i'll the winter time, when the ponds are
frozen, having water in the barn-yarl is great
convenience, not only for watering stock, but for
weting the cut straw and hay that should be fed
with mca to the farm horses and cattle.
Many farmers who have experienced the advan-
tasc of a barn cistern, would avail themselves OF
them if they knew with how little cost and trouble
they can be built. In ordinary clay soils, CiStcrll
may be built without brick-cycept for the arch
by merely making the excavation Of the size and
depth required, laying the mortar Immediately on
to the clay sides: if well done with good hydrall-
lie cement. and clean coarse sand. it Will be as per-
mancnt As if plastcred upon brick wall.
Brick will be required for the arch. To turn this
about eighteen inches below the surface of the
ground, shoulder should be made the width OF
the brick on which the arch is TO rest. One thou
sand brick will be sufficient for Il ciscrn Of the
capacity of one hundred barrels, constructed on
this plan and the whole may be built at a cost of
500. On many farms brick may he already on hand,
and some farmers, perhaps would prefer to wall the
entire cistern from the bottom. 70 do this two
thirds, or perhaps three-quarters more brick would
be required
The most proper form, and which gives the
greatest strength to cisern, is that of an ordinary
ing-sav ten or twelve feet deep and six or eight
feet in diameter at the bottom, increasing in the
middle to nine or ten feet and from the middle up
wards the size should be contracted to the base of
the arch to SIX feet or less Such cisern will hold
from one hundred to one hundred and fifty barrels,
and would afford 4 supply OF water for twenty head
of animals continually. 1t is important to secure
as freshly burnt cement possible. The coarsest
sand makes the strongest mortar. This should be
clean. that is free from any cayey or marty sub
stance. Every good mason knows the proportions
in which these should be mixed" Germantown