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The union Democrat. [volume] (Sonora, Calif.) 1854-1946, 1870-12-31
The "Quccr and Radical Legislators. ,

How rascality and radical legislators are
mixed up can be seen by the following from
the Chicago Times:
The exposition lately given of the opera
tons of firm known as Logan & Co., in
New York, is surprising, in some respects,
and not at all so in some others. This firm
Issued Autographed letters, in which they of
fered to sell o frst-class article of counter
felt money ut q low rate. These letters were
sent all over the country, wherever the names
of people could be obtained, and as q result
of what is termed their fool-fshery, they cap
tured about SIT 900 in couple of weeks
This result was shown when the establish
ment was pulled by the police and the fur
ther facts were shown that the gudgeons who
snapped at their bait embrace men from
every part of the country.
Their plan was to remit to the parties who
sent them monev box stuffed with shavings.
sawdust, of old iron. They knew very well
that the victim would not dare to make any
complaint, for the reason that any attempt to
expose them would necessarily involve him in
a very scandalous transaction. Thus, so far
as the gudgeors were concerned, they were
perfectly safe and, had not the New York
police interfered, the swindle might have
gone on for years without any impediment.
The enormous number of letters captured
show that the class composed of equal parts
of knave and fool is very extensive one in
this country. These letters, written bv reo-
pie in every station of life, are humiliating
comment upon the morality and intelligence
of a great many people in this country.
They prove that newspapers are not wholly
eficacious in educating all people above the
reach of transparent knaveTy, TO say nothing
in reference to such an improvement in NOR
ais as would prevent people from being caught
bv men like Logan & Co., even supposing
their prefer to have been a genuine one
These are the surprising features Of these de-
velopments.
What is not surprising in them is the fact
tina. among the victim, are two radical Off
Gals. One of these is radical member of
Corgr from Georgia. and the other radi-
cal member of the Tennessee Legislature.
Both these gentlemen forwarded their money
Tor the "queer," and both duly received re-
turns in the shape of scrap and sawGust.
These facts are not surprising, in view of
the record of so many gentlemen of the radi-
cal school of politics. Butler, to be sure.
meyer purchased or attempted to purchase-at
least so far as is generally known--anv bogus
currency; but then, as is we'll known, he
operated in city scrip in New Orleans, was as
free as any burglar with the contents ofsafes.
and like the regular profession of house
breakers, he did not scrup!e to Law his hands
upon femily plate and spoons. Wbittemore
sold cadetships, and Buffers radical name
sake from Tennessee il even now charged
with n crime which would send ANYBODY but
n radical Congressman to State Prison. In
fine. the radical Congressman from Georgia
who tried to purchase the "queer" from To-
gan & Co. is no worse than good many of
the respected and representative men of bis
own party.
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NUMBER 80.


aged ny the i'll success attending his efforts %
convert the natives, determined on returning
to Europe, Msstai was forremaininr In Chile
at all hazards, preferring even possible mar
tyrdom to abandoning measure to which be
had committed himself.
On Mastai's return to Europe, Leo XII. fll.
ed the pontifical throne. This pontiff natu.
rally enthusiastic and energetic, testified his
appreciation of Mastai's conduct by creating
him Archbishop Of Spoleto. When Gregory
XVI. assumed the tiara, he was removed
from Spoleto, and elected Cardinal and Bish-
op of Imols.
Though Mastai's early life was not by any
means uueventful, yet the Romans knew very
little of him until he was elected to the tiara.
In grateful remembrance Of the kindness of
Plus VII. he assumed the name of Pho. Such,
in outline, was the early life of the great
high-priest at Rome-a man who, when he
assembled the Papal throne, was hailed by the
liberal party with frenzy of enthusiasm,
but who soon. by his policy, became the
champion Of Ultramontanism. In Justice,
however, let it be added that Plus TX. inner.
tied On accumulation Of difficulties, postpon-
ed and accumulated by his predecessors
London Figaro.
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we believe. the sole condition being that
PORTRAITS of himself as Financial agent"
should adorn the posters and programmes.
He gave each member of the company dia-
mond ring and pin, gold watch and chain,
together with q complete wardrobe, and they
started on their way rejoicing. He purchas
ed an interest in large hotel at Meadville
for SIS 900 and getting little hard up one
day. sold it back for $4,000, while other
property in and around the same place was
bought and sold in aboat the same proper
ton. but through the medium of these and
other devices, success crowned his efforts and
the old safe was reached at last. The Me-
Clintoek farm was sold to satisfy little hotel
bill of $50. 900, incurred at the Girard House,
Phlladelpaia, while enough other mort
cages were placed on record to cover the old
place foot deep.
Steele, "Coal Oil johnny" no more, nov
disappeared for season from the scenes of
his triumphs, but some time afterward came
to the surface in the position of doorkeeper
for the minstrel troop of which he was the
founder. We next heard of him as endeavor-
ing to keep a seven-by-nine tavern in Frank
lin; but he was not so successful es in his pre-
vi,us efforts to play Boniface. In the pres
ent instance he was willing to take pay from
his patrons. At last, however, Johnny"
has found his level again, a2d he may now
be seen daily in the neighborhood of his old
home guiding pair of ancient equines at
tached to a dilapidated wagon. Sitting perch
cd above his half dozen barrels of oil, he is
picture of greasy contentment. He obtains
for hauling fifty cents per barrel, cash, and
looks as though be had nothing more to ask
for. Must not the man be happy who con so
gracefully adapt himself to circumstances?
1t may be a source of satisfaction to some
who read this SKETCH to learn that Slocum,
who was responsible more than all others for
Steele's course, died in jail at Erie, year or
two since, wherein he had been for some months
incarcerated, being unable to obtain 500
bail.-CinciRndti Commercial.
The union Democrat. [volume] (Sonora, Calif.) 1854-1946, 1870-12-31

BowIE's KNIFE DUEL WITH SPASIARp.-
James Bowie, the inventor, or discoverer, of
the terrible weapon which has immortaliHed
his name, was as utterly fearless man rs
ever was born. He was full Of enthusiasm
over the fatal superiority of his knife, and
discussed the matter with oil the zeal Of an
inventor and erudtion Of an expert. A huge
Spaniard once argued the case with Bowie.
claiming that the good old ''Spanish knife"
was not only the equal of the new weapon,
but its superior. Finally, as wordy and
windy arguments only hardened the opinions
and confidence of each, il was proposed and
agreed to settle the doubt in practical way,
by knife fight. There was no enmity be-
tween the two worthless they differed, and
they wanted each to improve himself right, in
fur aud unanswerable way. The left arms
Of these philosophers were tied together from
the wrists to the clbows-there was a mo-
ment's pause, each nerving himself for the
horrid work; the word was given IAN in
slant and sudden ',ierk" by Bowie gave him
the chance to drive his knife into the body of
the Spaniard, sinking il to the very hilt.
The Spaninrd dropned, Bowie catching the
body on his knee. Then. to make sure work, he
gave his knife q scientific turn in the Span
iard's body; drew it out. followed by the
spouting blood cut the cord that bound
their arms. aud allowed the dead Spaniard to
fall to the earth as indiferently as though il
had been the dead carcass Of hog. Thus
was the superiority of Jim's knife fairly,
fearfully, and triumphantly vindicated-
and it remains unchallenged by rival unto
this very day.
The union Democrat. [volume] (Sonora, Calif.) 1854-1946, 1870-12-31

A RoBBER CoNuNDRux-The Virginia City
New. Enterprise Of December Let, say Last
Monday, at the Washoe County District Court
at the time Sol. Jones, one Of the railway rob-
bers, pleaded guilty, another man pleaded
guilty to the charge of stealing $50. This
man, upon being sentenced, received FIVE
years in the State Prison. This sentence ev-
IDENTIFY set Jones to thinking. and upon CON-
ing out of the Court room he turned to the
Sheriff and said "SheriH, are you good on
fgures?" swell, not very" said the Sher-
if, "butI can manage to get along pretty we'll
in my business" Jones then spoke to Off
Ger Lackey, of this city-"Mr. Lackey," said
he "are you pretty good hand at cipher
ing?" "Pretty good" said Ben; ~ guess
can cipher out what you want to know if
you will tell me-" "Then tell me this"
said Jones ''if man is sent to the State
prison for five years for stealing $50, how
many years should he be sent for stealing
S4l 1882" "Well," said Ben, sit would
take some little time to give you the exact
figures, but if you had commenced serving
out your time at the birth of Christ, l think
you would now he about half through it,"
Jones looked discouraged.
The union Democrat. [volume] (Sonora, Calif.) 1854-1946, 1870-12-31

ASHES FOR FRUIT TREEs.-The editor of
the Horticulturist says: We have Known
quite number of instances-ndeed, so often
as to make it quite rule-that old orchards,
apparently dying out, have been brocght
back again to fruitfulness by the liberal nse
OF wood ashes, also stirring the soil. Potash
is the most important element in the success
ful growth of all kinds of fruit trees. An
oia gentleman told club, not long ago, that
ne nad knowr man to make and preserve
an orchard of apple trees in fourishing and
productive condition, originally placed ON
very poor ground, by sprinkIing every year
extent of its branches, half bushel of ashes,
We consider this a yerv imnor,ont item
The union Democrat. [volume] (Sonora, Calif.) 1854-1946, 1870-12-31

The Davenport (Iowa) Gazette SAYS: IA
hotel clerk at Fort Madison married a Keo-
kuk widow three weeks ago, and took her to
bis place of residence. In three DAYS there
after she ruined $40 worth of crockerv, most
of which was broken against his head. She'd
get mad in the morning and pull him out Of
bed by the hair of his head. Last week he
took her back to her parents. He loved her
still-loved her for her spirit and pluck.
lie returned home and took poison; a stom-
ach-pump saved him. Then he tried to stab
himself, but the knife was wrested from his
HANDS. He swears he'll make die of il. AZ
he can,t live without his dear wife, and be
certainly can't live with herr
The union Democrat. [volume] (Sonora, Calif.) 1854-1946, 1870-12-31

Hon. John P. Hale, who used to be so ro-
busst and healty looking. has greatly chang
ed. lie may be seen on the streets of Dover,
New Hampshire. any fair day. walking slow
~ and painfully with the aid of cane. His
whole right side is paralyzed, but not COM
pletly. In walking he drags his right foot,
the difficulty seeming to be mainly in and be-
low the ANGLE. In opening door he is oblig-
ed TO use his left had. changing his cane to
the right. Intellectually, Mr.. Hale is vigor-
Gus, but thinks he is somewhat impaired in
memory. The rotund, rosy man of yore is
no more, for Mr.. Hale is but the ghost Of his
former self. His hair is well silvered. and,
altogether. no former acquaintance would re-
cognize the man without some clue to his
identity other than that presented by his ap-
pearance.
The union Democrat. [volume] (Sonora, Calif.) 1854-1946, 1870-12-31

The clerks in the telegraph Office at Indi.
anapoiis were somewhat amused recently on
the appearance of a female amendment, with
healthy .pickaninny in her brawny arms,
VINO inquired of the gentlemanly receiver
whether "dey sent news clar frew to Washin-
ton city" She was respectfully informed
mat they did. swell, honey" said this mo-
kess, just send message to the President
an tell him dat I'se named my baby Ulysses
'rant Johnson" and want him to send me
sewn machine" The message was sent
ana paid for, and it now remains to be seen
whether the chief executive officer of the ma
ton will acknOw ledge the honor or not.
The union Democrat. [volume] (Sonora, Calif.) 1854-1946, 1870-12-31
Square Gable. Marriage Cercmeny

You bromish now, you goot man dare
vot STAINS upon de yioor,
To hah dish woman for your vie,
And Tub her ehermcre:
To feed her veil wild sourcrout,
Poems, battermlk and checses
And in all tiugs to lend your aid
Dat will promote her ease.
Yes and you woman stantin dare
Dr. eledge your word. dish tay,
Dat you will take your husband
Dis man. ant him opey;
Dat Won will ped and hoart Wit him;
WASH iron, ant nent his cloas
Laugh when he shmies, weep when he sighs
DrGs share his choys and woes.
Veil, den, now, vidin desc walls.
Nid joy ant not Wit krief,
pronounce you bote TO be Won mint,
Won name. won man, Won beef;
pooblish, now, desc sacret bants,
Desc matrimonial ties,
Pefore mine wife. Got, Kate, ant Poll,
Ant all desc gazing eyes.
Ant rs de sacred scripture say,
vot Got unites togeader
Let no man dare asunder put,
Let no man dare tenn sever.
Aut you biifekroom dare. here you stop,
I'll not let go your collar
Pefore Won answer me dis ting,
Dat ish WARE ISL NINE DOLLAR.
r. 1. Republican, A. d. 1882.
The union Democrat. [volume] (Sonora, Calif.) 1854-1946, 1870-12-31

There are two hundred and sixty-one priso-
ners in the county Jail, at San Francisco, at
the present time, which is the largest num-
Der of persons over confined in that institu-
ton at any one time since il was built.
The union Democrat. [volume] (Sonora, Calif.) 1854-1946, 1870-12-31

A Chicago husband came home drunk
the ether day, whereupen his indignant wife
soaked bis head in tin-pail full of scaldng
water. He had no hair worth mentioning at
last accounts.
The union Democrat. [volume] (Sonora, Calif.) 1854-1946, 1870-12-31

The largest amalgamatiug pan ever made
m the coast has just been made at Gold Hill.
1t weighs 5000 pounds and will work forty
two tons of tailings in twenty-four hours.
The union Democrat. [volume] (Sonora, Calif.) 1854-1946, 1870-12-31

Meets first Monday of February, May, Augut and NJ,
November Supervisor lst District, Thos Leonard; "a
district Edmond Parsons Sd District Willard Wheeioek
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JUSTICES OF THE PEACE.
CoNSrADLES.

SONORA LODGE, No, 10, Il. o. o.. e,
- Meets Ia 0pp FELLOWS Hall, Sonora, every mees
day Evening All travelling and sojournng Brothers are
invited 10 visit. ,.. no,,,~S ~ n
l. j. Potter, II. s.
The union Democrat. [volume] (Sonora, Calif.) 1854-1946, 1870-12-31
VOLUME XVII.
COUNTY OFFICIAL DIRECTORY.
Irrn JupiclAL Dlsralcr couRr

FIFTH JUDICIAL DIsrRIcT CouRr
Meets first Monday in March, and July ana the
thir,i Monday In Novembe. r,ao.
SAAL A. BOOKER, .-------'''-'.--'"eN
COUNTY CouRr
Meet, nrst Monday Of January, May and septemeel.
C. ii. RANDALL, .--..--.-----
PROBATE CouRr
ua.,. IN. fourth Monday Of each month
CHI. RANDALL, ----'------.--'---'---'"
-. :, >.,nissiopar ............. J. d. REDMOND
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-02-03
CONSUMPTION

The Three Remedies " Schenck's Pulmonic
Syrup" for the cure of Coughs Colds, Bronchitis
and every form Of Consumption. The peculiar
action of this medicine ripens the ulcers In the
lungs, promotes the discharge of the corrupt
matter by expectoration, purifes the blood, and
thus cures Consumption, when every other RENE
dy fails.
Dyspepsia or indigestion, and all diseases arising
from debility. This tonic inv1gorates the digest
i've organs, supplies the place of the gastric juice
when that is deficient, and then enables the pa
tient to digest the most nutritious food. 1t Is a
sovereign remedy for all cases of Indigestion.
tsSchencks Mandrake Pills." one OF the most
valuable medicines ever discovered, being veg
etable substitute for calomel, and having all the
useful properties ascribed TO that mineral, with
out producing any of its injurious effects.
To those three medicines DR.. j. II. Schsnck, OF
Philadelphia, owes his unrivaled success In the
treatment of Pulmonic Consumption. The Pull
monte Syrup ripens the morbid matter, dis
charges it, and pUrifes the blood The Man
drake Pills act upon the liver, remove all OBJ
structlons therefrom, give the organ healthy
tone, and cure Liver Complaint, which is one OF
the most prominent causes of Consumption. The
Seaweed Tonic invigorates the powers OF the
stomach, and by strengthening the digestion and
bringing it to a normal and healthy condition i'm
proves the quality of the blood, by which means
the formation of ulcers or tubercles in the lungs
becomes impossible. The combined action OF
these medicines, thus explained, will cure
every case of consumption, If the remedies are
used in time, and the OF them Is persevered
in sufficiently to bring the case to a favorable
termination.
Dr. Schenck's Almanac, containing full trea-
tise on the various forms of disease, his mode OF
treatment, and general directions how to use his
medicine, can be had gratis or sent by mail by
addressing his Principal Office, No. Is North
Sixth street, Philadelphia, Pa.
Price of the PuImonic Syrup and sea-Weed
Tonic, each, sl.50 per bottle, or $3.50 the half
dozen Mandrake Pills, rs cents per box. For
sale by all druggists and dealers. d&wh
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-02-03
A BoDY AND MIND DISEASE.

Such is dyspepsia. The stomach and the BRAIN
are too intimately allied for the one to suffer
without the other, so that dyspepsia and despond-
ency are inseparahle. 1t may be added, too,
that irritation of the stomach is almost inVaria-
bly, accompanied by irritation Of the temper.
The invigorating and tranquilizing operation
of Hostetter's Bitters is most powerfully devel-
oped in cases of indigestion. The first effect OF
this agreeable tonic is comforting and encourag-
ing. A mild glow pervades the system, the
chronic uneasiness in the region of the stomach
Is lessened, and the nervous restlessness which
charaoterizes the disease is abated. This i'm
provement is not transient, 1t is not succeeded
by the return of the old symptoms with super
added force, as is always the case when unmedl-
Gated stimulants are given for the complaint.
Each dose seems TO impart a permanent Access
sion of healthful inauguration. But this is not
ALL The aperient and ambitious properties OF
the preparation are scarcely secondary in i'm
portance to its tonic virtues If there is an over
flow of bile the secretion is soon brought within
proper limits, and if the bileary organ is inert
and torpid it is toned and regulated. The effect
upon the discharging organs is equally salutary,
and in cases of constipation the cathartic action
is just sufficient TO produce the desired result
gradually and without pain. The Bitters also
promote healthy evaporation from the surface
which is particularly desirable at this season
when sudden spells of raw, unpleasant weather
are apt to check the natural perspiration and
produce congestion of the liver, coughs and colds.
The best safeguard against all diseases Is bodily
viGor, and this the great Vegetable Restorative
essentially promotes.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-02-03

How TO DRESS FOR WASHINGTON
RECEPTIoN.-Even alpaca suits are con-
sidered proper at Presidential receptions,
but this is the style at foreign Legations
Neither shawl or scarf even Of lace should
remain on lady's shoulders when she is
in full dress, and though her gloves are
the softest rose or silver tint, they are not
derigeur any more than pure white. Pale
straw color, of the faintest tinge, is the
glove of ceremony. Other tints are
proper enough for. bonnet receptions, and
white gloves are reserved for weddings.
1t is essential that the gloves should be
long-wristed, with at least two buttons.
White, blue, violet and crimson are really
the most recherche colors lady viii
allow herself, for the pink and green
dresses one sees at receptions have q
frightfully unsophisticated air. DISNEY.
elled hair is out of place in full costume.
and the floating lock, permitted by fash
ion. should be most carefully and glossily
curled or creped. Very long trains are
tabooed by fashion, sixty-five inches be-
ing the proper measure, and at receptions.
where people are walking in procession.
every woman should have the good taste.
or at least the good breeding, to carry Il
on one side, on her arm. Gentlemen onlv
need be cautious about the color of their
neck-ties, which should be lavender or
very narrow white ties, while the palmer
and finer the linen the better. s.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-02-03
SPECIAL NOTICE.

DIR. LEO GOODRICH, of st. Luke's Hospi-
tai, England, author of the "Key to Unlock the
Mysteries of Premature Death, can be consulted
on all forms Of disease. Critical chronic cases
those so-called incurable-are those most desired,
the Prof. having made chronic diseases speci-
atty near 40 years. Thence limited number of
patients is preferred. Nor does the Prof wish to
make it lucrative; but in the hands of God to
benefit the sick and suffering. Office and Pri-
vate Reception Rooms, at the Stevens House,
Rutland, VT. J25d&wlw~
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-02-03

DIR. A. L. SCOVILL, is the inventor OF several
medical preparations which have become very
popular, and have been literally used. Among
his inventions are "HalPs Balsam for the lungs"
and sLiverwort and Tar" For the past six years
better Lung remedy has been offered to the
public. Read the following letter from DR.. SEQ
viii referring TO it
Messrs. j. N. HARRIS & CO..
Gents:-I make the following statement
from perfect conviction and knowledge Of the
benefits of ALIENS LUNG BALSAM in cur
ing the most deep-seated Pulmonary Consump-
ton have witnessed its effects on the young
and on the old, and l truly say that it is by far
the best expectorant remedy with which am
acquainted. For Coughs, and all the early stages
of Lung complaints, I believe it to be certain
cure, and if every family would keep IL by them,
ready to administer upon the first appearance Of
disease about the Lungs, there would be very
few cases of fatal consumption. 1t causes the
phlegm and matter to raise, without irritating
those delicate organs tthe Lungs, and without
producing constipation of the bowels. 1t also
gives strength to the system, stops the psght-
sweats, and changes all the morbid secretions to
a healthy state.
Yours respectfully, A. L. SCOVILL.
Sold by all Medicine Dealers. febld&w4w
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-02-03

THE CARDIFF HUMBUG.--The SYRIA
euse Journal publishes two columns OF
affidavits going to show that the Cardiff
giant was not in that mysterious box
which was SO mysteriously conveyed from
Chicago to Broome county. Who cares
whether he (or it, was or not As Toots
would say, ''it's of no consequence" The
Cardiff giant is played out, don't pay ex-
penses, is generally voted a humbug, and
nobody except the suffering purchasers
cares a straw for the "big thing" AS for
money making, the owners might as we'll
RENTER the old fellow in his Cardiff rest
ing-place, consider themselves so much
out of pocket, and resolve never more to
go ga gypsuming." It is enough for us
to know that the Cardiff giant is ''stone
dead"