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The union Democrat., 1870-02-19

SUppEN DEArH.-E. NJ. Howison Deputy
Controller of State died very suddenly and
unexpectedly near Vacaville Sclano County
on Tuesday, while out hunting in company
with some friends. The Sacramento Union
pays to the deceased the following tribute;
edward NJ. Howison came to California in
lS49, and up to 1862 resided in Stockton,
where he filled several important and respon-
sible public offices. always creditably and
without suspicion of dishonor. For the past
eight years he has held the position of Gep-
uty Controller of State. Courteous and
prompt in discharging the duties of his po-
sition. his affability Of demeauor and tho
rough business qualities justly won for him
the respect and goodwill of all with whom
he came in contact. while his social quail
ties and sterling worth endeared him to
A large circle of warm personal friends. He
was born in fredericksburg. tVirginisl
April 81. 1927, and leaves widow to mourn
his loss"
The union Democrat., 1870-02-19

A VERY OLD MAN.-The telegraph tells US
that one day last week, the privilege of the
floor of the House of Representatives at
Washington, was given to John Kits, Rev.
olutionary soldier, who appeared on the floor
and conversed with members showing but
slight indications Of his extreme age. He
was born in Pennsylvania in 1852 witnessed
the surrender of Cornwallies, and served also
in the war of 1912. He is On evidence of the
long past, that has by nature been permitted
to exist far beyond the ordinary time allotted
man to remain in this world, having attained
the great age of los years.
The union Democrat., 1870-02-19

THE CAMILLA URso FEsTIvAL.-The great
musical festival at San Francisco, which is to
come off next week lasting three days is at
tracing the attention of lovers of music in all
parts of the State. Cammilla Urso possessed
Of wonderful musical talent, rendered her aid
for the benefit of the Mercantile Library, and
will be assisted with chorus Of 1000 sing
ers, Organ, Orchestra, Band and Artillery.
The occasion promises to be the grandest that
has ever transpired on the Pacific coast. The
Bulletin says:
The auction sale of tickets for the Cammilla
Urso festival took place at the Pavilion on
Saturday evening. j. O. Eldridge acted as
auctioneer, and announced that the choice of
seats would be offered to those whu would
pay the highest premiums over the regular
PRICES for season tickets. The large pri-
vate box, accommodating 20 persons, being an
exception to the above rule. was first offered.
The first bidder offered $500; and the last
S., 200. The prize was awarded to Mayor
Seby at the last named figure. The next
award was to r. B. Woodward. FIVE seats at
Sl20 each and the next to f. B. Swain,
three seats at Sl07, each. The premiums
then fell to SIS, SI2 so $40, s. so, S5,
IS, 50 so, 50 aud 81. About 500 season
tickets were sold, when the further sale was
postponed. The total receipts amounted to
s., 75S so.
The union Democrat., 1870-02-19
Prepssea Law for Taeiamnc Csuaty.

The Bill introduced by DIR. Eichelroth,
which we publish TO day 10 Of Importance to
those who have an interest in our county af-
fairs. 1t provides for levy Of one per cent.
for the redemption of what is called the "old
debt, or General Fund Warrants, making no
change as to the present redemption fund for
those warrants. Heretofore there has been
an annual levy of sixty cents made for gen.
eral fund which was applied to the redemp-
tion Of General Fund Warrants in their order
on the register. This bill provides that this
sixty cents hereafter to be levied, shall be
added to the present revenue derived for cur
rent expenses, and the whole shall constitute
tie Current Expense Redemption Fund 1t
authorizes the Treasurer to set apart from
this fund, sufficient amount to pay in cash
specified expenses for stationery, fuel lights,
printing, repairs of Court House and Jail, le-
gal counsel fees and insurance; for all other
expenditures party performing service or
for any other purpose becoming a creditor
Of the county is compelled to bid twice year,
10 January and July to surrender their evil
dences of Indebtedness. the effect of which is
to place warrants issued any time prior TO
this Act taking effect, on the same basis with
those that may be issued in the future. There
is great difficulty in paying debts when
there is no means to meet them. It looks
hardly fair that person who has been hold
ing warrants for year or more should be
compelled to come in competition with those
not vet in existence. The new warrant very
liklev will be offered at much lower rate
than the owner of the old one can afford to
have his redeemed ut. There is cause for
objection in compulsorily putting indebted
ness that has accrued on the same basis with
that which is to accrue, also in making dis
tinction in the payment of running expenses.
If the county is to be put on a cash basis it
should be so for all expenses. 4 just and
proper way would be to provide for the pay
ment of the various outstanding warrants by
a special tax for each, and then make an am
pie provision for the payment Of all current
expenses. 1t is very mixed policy to throw
the past and future together in the manner
proposed in this Act. The interest of all the
people in the county demands that running
expenses should be paid as they accrue, any
other course will prevent the county from
ever getting out of debt. If the present bur-
then is to be removed by the creation Of au-
other nothing will be gained. This bill does
not provide way that will extinguish the
present Current Expense debt and meet the
county expenses. IF we are to have legisla-
fion, and we need it bad, let it be of such
kind that some remedy may be given to i'm
prove our present condition. If this Act is
to become law the times allowed to bid for
the surrender of warrants should be often as
once in three mouths, at each regular meet
ing Of the Supervisors. If the old debt can
not BE- provided for independently of future
expenses, it is to be feared that the desired
change for financial improvement will not be
had.
The union Democrat., 1870-02-19

OLE Bull At THE DEAF AND Dunn AND
BLIND AsrLUM.-Ole Bull yesterday visited
the Deaf and Dumb and Blind ASYLUM near
Oakland, taking his violin along without in
vitation. and solely from his own good-hearted
impulse to confer pleasure on the pupils.
After cordial reception from the Principal,
Mir. Wilkinson, and an inspection Of tho
baiiding, the great violinist performed, in na
good style as before large paying audience;
some of Lis most celebrated pieces, including
the Ca'airGl Of ItHics, Last Rose OF Samp,el'
and Home. Street Home. The children who
could hear were torchel and delighted by
the exquisite music, and all we've pleased with
the kindly personal interest shown in them
hy the master. who spoke to them .ndividu-
ally in the most genial manner, narrating
anecdotes for their amusement, and keeping
up chatty Interview at some length. Ono
Of the deaf mutes. on being asked if be knew
anything of Ole Bull, wrote quite full no.
tice Of his career. The visit and its incidents
will always form one of the pleasant memo
ries to those who were present. Bulletin.
The union Democrat., 1870-02-19

LABOR STRIKES IN New YoRK.-The female
umbrella ara parasol makers in New York,
who lave been earning 50 per week, curren-
cy, were informed on the 18th inst that there
after their wages would be reduced 335 per
cent. The girls at once struck, held an in
cignatian meeting, ard decided to work no
more till the former wages we're restored.
The iron moulders nre still on strike.
The Workingmen's Union held meeting
at their hall on the night of the 4th. A res
olution denying the telegraphers representa-
tion was tabled. The pasterers reported
duller times than in any previous season in
the last twelve years. and that the employ
ers were taking advantage of il and trying to
restore the ten-hour system.
The union Democrat., 1870-02-19
The Mass MEETING TO DAY.-There bein

The Mass MEETING TO DAY-There being
such diversity Of opinion among our citizens,
as to what financial measures are required
for the best interest of this county, the Board
of Supervisors have called Mass Meeting of
taxpayers and citizens to be held at the Court
House to-day, ''for tho purpose of recon-
mending and instructing our Senators and
Members of Assembly in the State Legisla-
ture, to adopt and support such measures and
legislation as will tend to promote the pros
perity, diminish the taxation aud reduce the
Indebtedness cf ssid county,"
1t is the duty of the people to make known
to their Representatives what their wishes
are, and give instructions that will aid in the
accomplishment of needed legislation. The
bill already introduced relative to the re-
demption of warrants, and the Fee and Sal
ary bill not meeting full appreciation, with
the necessity for laws on these subjects being
passed, and in view Of the session of the Leg
islature drawing so rapidly to close the
meeting had necessarily 20 be called on short
notice. Our people are so much Interested
and excited in regard to our condition that
we can reasonably hope for large attend
ance and free expression to-day. Whatever
may be decided upon if put in an Ineligible
shape will unquestionably control the action
of our Representatives. Therefore it will be
the duty of every one to attend this meeting,
and from such facts as may be presented help
determine what legislation We shall have.
The union Democrat., 1870-02-19

said county. in lieu Of the publication Of the
same in some newspaper published Ia the
county, in all cases where publication is re-
quired 80 be made at the expense of the coun-
ty; and the same shall be as legal, to all in
tents and purposes, as if the same had been
published in some newspaper published in
the said county. when the same can be done
al a less expense to the county.
SEC. l3. All Acts and parts of Acts in
conflict with the provisions OF this Act, espe-
cially An Act to provide fund for the re-
demption Of and prescribing the manner of
redeem;ng the outstanding county warrants
drawn upon the Treasurer of Tuolumne Coun-
tv, and further 10 provide fer The payment of
all the current expenses os said Tuolumne
County in cash. approved February twelfth,
eighteen hundred and sixty-;hree, are hereby
repealed. And alsa, that portion and clause
of sectinn one of the Act edtitled an Act Ia
provide for the revenue for support of the
Government of this State. approved May
seventeenth. eighteen hundred and sixty-one.
which authorizes and emp werS the Board os
Supervisors to lew ami collect annually tax
to1 county expenditures, not exceeding sixty
cents on each one hundred dollars, Is hereby
repealed. SN far rs the same affect the said
County Of Tuolumne, and said county is here
by excepted from the operation cf that por-
ton and clause of said section one of said Act
last aforesaid. And also, the Act entitled
an Act to amend an Act to provide fund for
the redemption os ard prescribing the man I,
ner of redeeminS the outstanding county war
rants drawn npon the Treasurer of Tuolumns
County. and further TO provide for the pay
ment of all the current expenses of said Tuol-
umne County in cash. approved February
twelfth. eighteen hundred and sixty-thrce,
approved March twenty-Sixth, eighteen hun
dred and sixtv-eght, is hereby repealed.
SEC. IA. This Act shall take effect and be
in force from and after its passage.
The union Democrat., 1870-02-19

Assessors of the county have appeared before
the County Judge and County Clerk. and
amended the description of property where
amendments were necessary. and properly au-
thenticated by their respective certificates TO
the Assessment Rolls of their respective Dis
tricts. by virtue of the law recently passed
which is published on the first page to-day.
Those persons who failed to pay their taxes
in consequence of informalites in the Rolls,
if they desire to save costs. Will see the neces-
sty Of paying up at once, as suit will be
brought against all telinquents m few days.
The union Democrat., 1870-02-19

CouLrERvILLE AND Yo SENITE TURNPIKE
Ca company under the above name or
ganized at Coulterville last week, for the pur-
pose of building road from that place to Yo
Semitic valley. The capital stock of the COM
psny is fixed at S20, 900. eight thousand OF
which was taken immediately by the citizens
of CoulterviIe. Immediately after the or
canization of the company, the building Of
FIVE miles of the road was put under contract,
embracing the worst portion of the route.
The average grade of the road is estimated at
eight feet to the hundred, and Is feet to the
hundred is the maximum of the rise at the
steepest place. The whole distance from
Coultervile to Yo Semitic is 40 miles, and the
company are quite sanguine of being able to
complete the road by the first of May. Books
fer subscription to the stock will be opened in
this place in few days, when it is thought
that the advantages 10 result to this place by
the completion of the road will induce our
citizens to subscribe libsrally.-San Joaquin
4ryHs Feb. 18th.
The union Democrat., 1870-02-19

EDITOR UNION DENocRAr:-I was glad to
see in town this week. Mr. John NJ. Burnap,
who has just returned from San Francisco.
where he has been to attend to business con-
cerning claim he has against the Mexican
Government. Mr.. Burrap is one of the pas
sengers who was taken from the American
Bark Archibald Gracia, at La Paz, Lower
er California, in 1855, by the authorities of
the Mexican Republic, and treated with the
most inhrman brutality by the Mexican SOL
diers and officers. If there is such thing
as justice in the Mexican Government, it
ought to pay for such cruelty, if such a thing
as money can comp eusate for the great suffer
ing the prisoners had to undergo, without
any cause or provocation on their part.
CITIZEN,
The union Democrat., 1870-02-19

All advertisements to be published in this
paper. must be handed in at the Office nv
Thursday noon of each week, or they will
Law over until the next issue.
The union Democrat., 1870-02-19

TRUSTEES FOR rHE DEAF AND DuNB AsY-
LrA.-on Friday Joint Convention of the
Legislature elected John c. Hayes, j. E..
N'eaolson, }. Mora Moss. Harvey Linden,
and Charles J. Brenham Trustees for the
Deaf and Dumb Asylum, for the term of four
ysars.
The union Democrat., 1870-02-19

FouS, GurLrr.-John X. Best indicted for
killing Michael Flynn in October last. was
tried at Stockton this week and found guilty
Of murder in the Srst degree.
The union Democrat., 1870-02-19
. LOCAL NEWS.

We are indebted to III. 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., 1870-02-19

The Mendocino Democrat, published at
Ukiah city, has commenced its sixth yolupe.
May il continue to prosper.
The union Democrat., 1870-02-19

CATHOLIC NorIcE.-Mass will he celebrated
on Sunday Feb. 9th, in jamestown. at
tn Q o'clock, A. NJ. and in Chinese Camp at
l0s o'clock, A. NJ.
The union Democrat., 1870-02-19

Arehoishop Manning, of England, is talked
OF &C koasc an successor Of P,ce Piu. ~.
The union Democrat., 1870-02-19

Mark Twain's paper says: "Bufalo is to
have cheap gas-George Francis Train is
The union Democrat., 1870-02-19

An Act TO Provide far the Redemption of
nnd Prescribing the manner Of Redeem-
Tag the outstanding County Warrants
drawn upon the Treasurer OF Tneiumnc
County. uud further to Provide f"r the
Payment Of the Current Expenses efsaid
Tuolumne Conn ~ I'm cash.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1870-02-16

The ENGfISII HEREss.-The British
Consul in New York, Edward NJ.
Archibald, Esq, has published 4 card
denying in every particular the truth
of the. statement that alady ut Fort
Edward. n. y, had become the heircss
to a fortune of $40, 900, 900 in England,
and that she had recently been paid an
instalment of s., 200, 900. and received
from the British Consul 4 dispatch,
announcing that the entire amount
awaited her order in his Office in New
York. Mr.. Archibald adds that he has
no knowledge Of any money having
been ~bequeathed to the lady in En-
gland, and fears that this story may
be the means of defrauding unsuspect-
ing persons. These stories of ''happy
windfalls are generally constructed
with great art and with every atten-
ton to minute particulars, but so
eager are many persons in pursuit Of
money earned without labor, that &C
counts involving the grossest absurli-
ties are implicitly believed In. Such
tales are generally devised rs traps for
the unwary, and notices to the un-
known heirs Of unclaimed fortunes
are in very many cases Issued by
Sharpers Who earn a living by the sums
they extort from their dupes upon the
ostensible plea Of the expense Of max
ing inquiries.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1870-02-16

DEvru VAILEY.-This place, which
has been talked of for years, and has
almost 4 place in story and in song, Is
attracting great attention. Several
parties from here have gone there. and
some have returned, bringing tidings
OF the great value of the district, and
the immense richness of the ores there
discovered. 1t is situated directly
south of this city. and Is about half
way to hos Angeles. Ore has been
asSayed from there that went up into
the thousands, ard it is reported that
there is large quantities of it in a for
nation that is considered the very best
for continuance. Water is the only
necessity that is not ut hand, and that
il not nearer than ten miles from the
principal lodges. The Indians are
troublesome, and in some cases have
made hostile demonstrations. There
is a settlement of Mormons near there,
and they are accused Of melting the
Indians to bloody deeds. The desire
to get rich mines, however, has not
kept people from there, and parties
from all sections r going there.-h-
land Enspire.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1870-02-16

TRAGEDY NEAR LIBERTY-FrvE Ne
GRoEs RULED AND THREE WOUNDED.
We arc informed by n party who,
though n stranger to us, seems to be In
every respect worthy Of belief, of the
following: 1t seems that a gentleman
residing about midway between Liber-
ty and Platte City had twelve colored
men employed for about n week in
butchering meat, and on Saturday last,
when paying them of, locked two Of
the number who had done less work
than they had bargained for. On his
to pay these two men they re-
tired and returned with achievements.
A mob of about twelve men surround
ed his house and threatend his life and
the destruction OF his property. The
beseiged was armed with two navy re-
volvers, aud In defending himself he
killed five, wounded three and chased
The remainder. THIS seems rather a
startling story and is probably some
what exaggerated, but our informant,
who has Just come ffomthe immediate
neighborhood of the alleged tragedy,
s that the information Is de-
lived from reliable sourees.-Rdnsas
piy Nees.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1870-02-16
FROM LOS

Los ANGELES, February II. "A
steady, warm rain has fallen here and
throughout this section on Friday
evening. The storm Is nearly over.
There could be nothing more beneficial
to every interest, not only In this, but
every county from the Bay Of Monte
rey to San Diego, IN. area more than
half the State. Mutual c%ongratula-
tons are exchanged. Gloomy fore
holdings Of dull times have given place
to rejoicing. and from points along
stage routes and In all directions cheer
full comparisons of future prospects
are made. All concur that the rain
has redeemed our farming and stock
interests, the two great resources of
this egion. ,
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1870-02-16
FROM SAN 9

San JOSH, February IA warrant
was sworn out to-day for the arrest of
Edward Foster, John Galley, Charles
Bailey and - Williams, charging
them with rape, q Miss Maggie Potts
being the complainant. It appears
that on Saturday night last she went
to o ball ut Aiviso with Foster, and
upon their return she was afraid to 90
home, and he took her to the CONT
mental Hotel, and going out informed
the other young men, who went to the
place, and, as the complainant AYERS,
each outraged her In turn, Foster,
who within q month has married a
young lady Of this place, Is very re-
specially connected. He has left for
parts unknown. Two of the Others
gave bailh the sum Of $500 each for
their appearance, and Bailey was COM
mitted in default Of bail, Tho people
in town r much excited over the af-
fair,
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1870-02-16

A SUBSTANCE known as mineral lem
onade, much used In Europe, and to
some extent In this country, for the
ready production of a pleasant acid
Summer drink, and said not to be at all
injurious to the system, Is prepared by
combining equal weights Of strong
pure sulphuric acid and of 90 per cent.
alcohol I'm bulk one Of acid and three
of alcohol). A teaspoonful in a tum-
bier Of water, sweetened with sugar,
or still better, with fruit syrup. makes
a pleasant beverage, and Is said to have
the advantage over vegetable acids of
not increasingly the perspiration, while at
the same time exercising q tonic effect
upon the system.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1870-02-16

SHorwEIL.-The subject of this
brief notice is supposed to be luNuri-
ating on the shores of Salt Lake, 23
miles west of the city of the same
name. lie entered Ely District with
flying colors, and went ont like n shot
from a rifed 81. Armed with Il letter
of recommendation, he sought the bus
iness manager of the Phoebe Company,
saying that he was Oh his way to Utah
to pHrchNDe cattle; was 4 "little
short" and desired to exchange his
own T.. o. u. for that of the company,
whose paper is well known and ut par
among the saints. Mr.. Secretary was
very obliging, and handed him 4 $3.50
check in exchange for q similar dOcll-
ment signed Shotwell. He also gave
the willy scoundrcl three other checks,
complete except the signature. one for
$1,000, one for $3.50 and the other for
$75. Of course these would be HARM
less documents in the hand of a less
expert penman than Shotwell. Play
ing old "TeX" LAyresl for a G-shooter,
and others for small articles, Shot
well departed for Meadow Valley,
twelve miles below. There he re-
manned several days. Hearing of
his jai~l-breaking, the Phoebe man pro-
cured two warrants-one from the
Gentle and the otlier from the Mormon
Justice-and started for him. Shotwell
was In the Mormon town, saw the
Secretary coming over and "smelt a
mice" With his usual suavity he
hailed his pursuer, invited him over
the street and asked about the weather.
The gentleman stated his business, and
told Shotwell the news from Hamilton.
The latter expressed establishment
said that was one of John McCall's
jokes, or 4 little job put up on him by
some of the boys, and remarking, 81
suppose the little joke has made you
uneasy about your paper" passed over
the check. This disarmed suspicion,
and he was allowed to 90. Doubtless
he only wanted the check to copy the
signature for the others. He left I'M
mediately afterward, In the direction
of Fillmore City.-Hhhe Pine Necs,
14th.