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The union Democrat. [volume] (Sonora, Calif.) 1854-1946, 1871-04-08

We have received : copv Of 1.-THE Peoples
Pictorial Tax Payer, published blythe Amer
lean Free Trade League The Illustrations
are 90 arranged that at glance can be seen
lhov the Tariff exacts and robs from the far
mer and workingman for the benefit Of mo
nopoIists. Our farmers and laborers should
know the extortions being enforced against
them in the shape o. taxes imposed by the
Tariff on what they eat, drink and wear. As
shown BY the "Tax Psyer'':
The farmer rises in the morning and dress
20 himself in a flannel shirt taxed 65 per cent.
pants taxed 60 per cent. vest go per cent.
and coat with tar Of GO per cent. on the
cleth, 40 percent. on the buttons, GO per cent.
on the braid, 60 per cent. ON the Inning, and
$50 per cent. on the padding. lie draws on
bis boots, taxed 35 per cent, puts some coal
taxed GO per cent. into his stove taxed IS per
cent. He eats his breakfast from plain
qneenswsre taxed As per cent, with knife
and fork taxed 35 per cent. lie seasons bis
food with salt taxed los per cent, and pep
per taxed 100 per cent. He cannot smoke a
cigar, because Havanas are taxed $50 per
cent, but be reads the daily journal printed
on paper taxed 20 per cent. with ink taxed
IS per cent. from type taxed 25 per cent.
Putting on his hat taxed 10 per cent, he
bitches ur his horse she'd with nails taxed 81
per cent, with chains taxed 100 per cent,
with harness taxed IS per cent, to pillow tax
ed As ger cent. AT the village store he buys
for his wife or daughter handkerchief taxed
35 per cent, shawl taxed 200 per cent, q
yard Of silk taxed 60 per cent, wooden cloth
taxed 100 per cent. a straw hat taxed 40 per
cent, cotton stockings taxed rs per cent,
gaiter shoes taxed 35 per cent, pair Of
gloves taxed so per cent, paper of pins
taxed IS per cent, spool Of cotton thread
taxed IS per cent, and e paper of needles
taxed 25 per cent. For bis groceries, those
articles which everybody must have and of
which there is great consumption he is made
to pay heavily. On rice be is taxed SO per
cent, soap 70 per cent, candles 40 per cent,
ot1iSu w PNh SOus', Pasus - per cout. iIfs
grain goes to market on steel rails taxed s., 900
per mile, ir iron cars taxed so per cent,
drawn by locomotive taxed As per cent.
Every tool or implement on his farm is taxed
from IS to 150 percent. The wood of his bed
stead is taxed 20 per cent, be sleeps between
sheets taxed IS per cent, and under blank
ct taxed $40 per cent. Finally, when the
poor man dies, as die he must under this ter
rible load Of taxes, his last resting place is
marked by a slab of marble which is taxed
20 per cent. This is what the protectionists
and the monopoly system of the Republican
party, have done and are still doing for the
benefit of the bone and sinew Of the country,
making the rich richer and the poor poorer.
The union Democrat. [volume] (Sonora, Calif.) 1854-1946, 1871-04-08

THE GREAT HEALrH REsroRER! Many
thousands of sick people have been restored
to perfect health by BristoPs Sarsaparilla aud
Pills, and more certificates of cures and let.
tiers of grateful thanks have been received in
their favor than were probably ever written
for all other medicines combined. Sufferer
whatever your ailment is give these two rem
edies trial no matter how often you have
been disappointed, they will benefit, and most
likely cure you. SGT.
The union Democrat. [volume] (Sonora, Calif.) 1854-1946, 1871-04-08

STATE Prison REPoRr.-The following is
the report of the State Prison for the month
of March: ~
Number of prisoners on hand February
2s'h, S54; received during March, So total,
90S; number of prisoners discharged under
provisions of the Act. Ia; pardoued by Gov.
ernor Haight.'2; died in the hospital, 1; on
hand March 3lst. $50; increase for March,
sc. The establishment contains more inma es
now than at any other time during its exis-
tence, and ia crowded for accommodation.
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senator Summer. speech.

The recent speech of Senator Sumner de-
livered ia the United States Senate. charging
the President, several Cabinet and Navy off,
GERS with offenses in connection with the an
nexation scheme, has had marked political
influence II is the strongest reproof that
the present administration has yet met
from one of its supporters and cennot
fail to have an effect on the Presidents
pet project. During his remarks the Sem
ator said: 'sIIad the President been so
inspired asito hessow upon The Southern ci,i-
zens, white and black, one.halt Of the time.
zeal, will. personal attention personal effort,
and personal interest. which he has bestowed
unoh the attempt 10 obtain hall an island in
the, Caribbean Sea. our Southern Kuklux
wonid have existed in name only, while tran
guilty would have reigned everywhere with
in our borders. (Great applause and Kissing
in the galleries.
Atshe'conclasion Of Mr. Summers speech,
Mr.. Morten said he did not propose to reply,
a. il required time for it, preparation, but he
said he Objected to Mr.. Summers speech.
HI charged the President, and at least two
members of the Cabinet. WITH high crimes
and misdemeanors, and he urged the impro-
rriety Of the speech before the report of the
Commission was received. and declared his
confidence that it would answer large part
of Mr.. Sumuer's speech, and that il would be
vindicatiou cf the Presiden, from all charc-
es made, AID be complete upan the statement
Of all facts, and closed by charging that the
Senator from Massachusetts was working in
the Interest Of the Democratic party in thus
attacking the President.
This is the first stunning blow struck back
by an Independent man against the machina-
tions Off brood Of heartless politicians.
The union Democrat. [volume] (Sonora, Calif.) 1854-1946, 1871-04-08

: The President has declared that be viii
leave the San Domingo annexation scheme
with Congress. leaving the responsibility OIL
defeating or confirming it with that body. He
still thinks his own policy on the suhjec,
right. We don't think so, we believe the
people don't think 30, the President sees very
well they dcn's and therefore throws rp the
sponge, With an effort to shift responsibility,
but ii wont do. it's too late. San Domingo
has weakened bic chanches for being HE own
successor. Tarantulas, scorpions and Span.
ish negroes are rather heavy for even Gen.
eral Grant to pack.
The union Democrat. [volume] (Sonora, Calif.) 1854-1946, 1871-04-08

The trial Of Mrs. Laura D. Fair, for the
killing Of A. P. Crittenden. has been in pro-
gress in the Fifteenth District Court at San
Francisco since the Sd inst. Mrs. Emily
Pitts Stevens and Mrs. Booth, who have at
tended the trial since its commencement,
wereeach fined$25, for applaudiug declAr-
alton made by Mrs. FAIR while giving her
testimony. Mrs. Fair said she would pay
the fines. Judgs Dwinelle subsequently init
MATED that they would not be exacted.
The union Democrat. [volume] (Sonora, Calif.) 1854-1946, 1871-04-08
ns- IF YOU desire rosv checks and . com

b9r If you desire rosy cheeks and com.
plex,on fair and free from Pimples and
Blotches, purify your blood by the use of DR..
Pierce's Alt Ext. or Golden Medical Discov.
cry. 1t has no equal for this purpose, nor a.
a remedy for severe Coughs or Bronchitis.
Sold by druggists. To avoid Counterfeits see
that it has, upon the outside wrapper, DR..
Pierce's private Stamp, issued by the q. S.
Government expressly for stamping his medi
zines, and which bears his portrait, name and
address upon il.
The union Democrat. [volume] (Sonora, Calif.) 1854-1946, 1871-04-08

A FrxAIE NMRop.-The Marirosa Free
Press relates the fact that the wife Of the Hon.
p. G. App.ing, the worthy representative Of
Fresno county. recently shot an eagle, with q
rife. at the distance OF one hundred and eigh-
" yards. The bird measured eight feet from
tin to tip Of the extended wings. She secnr-
ed her prey, and has preserved its wings and
claws a. mementOes Of her skill inmarksnan-
shipii1a Il ass
The union Democrat. [volume] (Sonora, Calif.) 1854-1946, 1871-04-08

Proceedings of q meeting Of the settlers, on
the Quarter Section Of public land adjoining
the city Of Sonora, on the north end, called to-
adopt measures for securing titles to the land.
A full attendance of the settlers on the above
Quarter Section, met at the residence Of F.
s. Macomber on April Sd. 1871. The meet.
ing was called to order BY Oliver Cowan, ESQ.,
and on motion of Abner Pitts, Capt. s. s.
Turner was elected President and Charles
Topper, Secretary. @
The President then stated the object OF the
meeting. That in view Of the difficulties
growing out Of the law Of Congress Of Jslyr
1870, offering the lands in the mineral region
for entry 10 actual settlers, and no provision
having been made by Congress to protect Ne
rights Of the numerous settler who have To-
Gated upon small subdivisions Of Sections in'
some localities--and whereas, upon the Sec
ton in question there ere many residents who
hare settled upon il in good faith--and have.
built up homes. planted vineyards and orch
ARDS; their rights and interests being mutual
and to avoid future. trouble and litigation.
some measures are necessary to be adopted
to procure from the q. s. Land Office definite
instructions in respect to the mode Of proceed
ure for application andsentry. So thsvan ne
settlers upon this Quarter Section, may Sc.
cure their long established rights.
On motion Of Mr.. Pists,-is was unanimous
" resolved, that each and every actual settler
and resident in good faith, on said Quarter
Section Of land, agree and bind himself to re-
srect each others respective rights and boun-
daries as now understood and held, and that
each pay his respective pro-rata proportion Of
all expenses incurred in procuring patent
for the same.
On motion of Mr.. G. Burden committee
of three was appointed to make all the neces-
sary inquiries and to procure all the needed
information in the premises. Abner Pittsr
Ezra Dane and Capt. S. S. Turner were elect
ed to form said committee, with full power to
proceed in their work, relating to the inter.
ests and rights Of the settlers on the Quarter
Section in question.
On motion the meeting adjourned to meet
again at the call of the President.
S. S. TURNER, Pres't.
CHas. UPPER, Sec.
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CHas. TuPPER, Sec.

The RAILRoaD.- San Joaquin Repu5-
ticdn of Wednesday says: Six miles of track
on the Stockton end Copperopolis Railroad
are now lad beyond Peters. which completes
the road twenty miles from this city. The
graders have moved camp to Milton, and six
hundred men, with the requisite number Of
horses and carts, are at work on the four
mile, between the end of the track and Milton.
The union Democrat. [volume] (Sonora, Calif.) 1854-1946, 1871-04-08

Wistar's Balsam IF Wild Cherry is pleas
ant remedy for every kind of cough. cold,
and irritation of the breathing apparatus; il
is safe remedy; it is powerful remedy il
is speedy remedy it is remedy that cares.
The union Democrat. [volume] (Sonora, Calif.) 1854-1946, 1871-04-08

EaRrHoyaKE.--0n Sunday evening the
shock Of an earthquake was felt at San Fran
cisco and several interior towns in the State.
The union Democrat. [volume] (Sonora, Calif.) 1854-1946, 1871-04-08

Gov. Hartman, Of New Hampshire, attrib-
utes the defeat Of his party to "a dirty rail-
road quarrel"
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SPECIAL NOTICES.
Ch0pped Hands and Face.
Sore Lips, Dryness OF the skin.

Cured at by HEGEMAN's CAMPHoR ICE WITH
GLYCERINR. 1t keeps the hands soft in all weather.
See that you get HEGEMAN'S. Sold by all Druggists
only rs cents. Manufactured only by HEGEMAN Co.,
Chemists and Druggists. New York.
Dec. n. 1S7O-ly
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FRRNcm NEWS.

noRNIre. Aprt :. 1871.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1871-06-22
ABSTRACT
OF Proceedings Of the Board
Of supervisors Of Marion
County. Iowa, at their
June Term, 1871.
AlsSTR ACT


June ., 1871.
The Board was called to order by S.
\. Gose, Chairman
Members all present.
Board proceeded with the regular
Order Of business as per the Rules
adopted.
Petitions for the appointment of
Commissioners I'm Road Cases were
read and Commissioners appointed,
AS will appear on Road Record.
The Trustees Of Red Rock Town
ship presented claim for provisions
and clothing, and burial expenses for
John Martin. Said claim was allowed
by the Board, and to be i'm full for all
services performed and goods furn-
ished for said Martin aud family, ex-
cept the Doctor bill, during the time
named In the bill, and the Auditor
authorized TO issue warrant for same
ia payment thereof, to-wit:
GA Trustees of Red Rock
Township, aid TO John Martin,
poor person, now deceased, g 80 90
A petition signed by electors of Dis
trict Township OF Washington, Mari
on County. Iowa, praying the Board
If Supervisors of said County, not to
levy tax of ten mills for building IA
GRADED or Union School House in said
Township of Washington;
Board postponed the hearing Of the
same until the I'd day Of September
Term, A. ID. 1871.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1871-06-22
Fourth Day.

June Sth, 1871.
The Report Of S. T.. Collins in rela-
tion to fencing on the Poor Farm, was
upon motion received and placed upon
file.
The Report of S. l.. Collins, with
claim attached, in relation to repair
ing the bridge across Competine creek
east Of Knoxville, was upon motion
received and placed upon file, and a
warrant ordered for the balance due,
to-wit:
S. l.. Collins, repairs on COM
petine bridge SIS 81
The following claims were allowed
by the Board, and warrants ordered
for the same, to-wit:
w. Il. Carruthers, Lumber for
White Breast creek bridge S . "a
w. b. Young. for services at
Butcher Greek bridge so
III. ID. Gibson. Lumber for re-
pairing around Public Square,
Knoxville | %
$. y. Gose, services at Coal
Creek Bridge 400
j. w. Hinesly, boarding prison
er, Oskaloosa Jail so so
James I'll Sims, services as Town
ship Clerk, Liberty Township,
Bill $3.50, allowed II 90
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1871-06-22

which Bond was approved by the
Board.
Tie following claim was allowed,
and warrant ordered for the same,
to-wit:
Synthia a. Rodgers, for boarding and
clothing OF William Rodgers, pau
per, from January lst, ISL, To June
lst, 1871. $500.
The following claims were allowed
by the Board, as below stated. and
warrants ordered for same, to-wit:
l.. Baker, services n Treasurer. To
June 80 Ts7i. : 250 60
i. VI. johnson, medical attend
ance ON John Martin s. %
J. II. Finck, repairs on Compe-
tine bridge Ii. FL 8 90
J. X. Broderick, recording ex-
press charges for County 80
VIM. Farley, services as Town
ship Clerk, swan Up. ~ e.
T.. Williams * ;. Y. Duncan,
Medical attendance on John
Geiger 81 30
Y. West, SRI, services as night
watch, 10 June 1, 1871 20 %
Joseph Brobst, sundry articles
for County II
". r. Riee. services as Town
ship Clerk, Knoxville Up. Al 90
G.. l.. Boydston, Justice OF the
Peace, case cf State W. Nn.
Conoway 50
Joseph Ream. Constable, fees
in caste Of s.tae ys. VIM. Con-
away ~
George Durham, services as
81 l. lin Iatt-Il.
ship, bill s4.50, allowed IA
J. III. s3teubenrauch, services rs
Township Clerk, Lake Prairie
Township 20 %
T.. Ii. Ruckman, services as
Trustee Of Union Up. 3 90
Israel Gregg, services az Asses
sor, Knoxville, with equaliza-
ton Board 200
John Il. Long, Constable fees,
i'm case of State VS.. George
Sharp, bill s. -, Is
VIM. Jordan & Bro, goods fur
nished to John Geiger and
family 10
w. J. Wilson, services ut Chi
cago bridge in 1869 Z 30
Trustees of Union Township,
for ballot-box and Township
Record "A 80
Clainf'of r. NJ. Park, for 5000 for
medical attendance on George Chailin,
n poor person, was not allowed. Rea-
sons: lst, lack Of Trustees certificate;
I'd, infOrnality.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1871-06-22
THE low A VOTER.
KNOXVILLE, IOWA.
[ Cbncluded.5rOns first poge. !

Cb'fcfhde6Jf'OTl,.f ra page.
like the Iowa weather TO which we
were accustomed. Bat in Winter
the thermometer sinks occasionally
to 409, and remains 80 for days to.
getber-yet the climate is such tina,
people run around then, and pursue
their usual avocations out Of doors
in such a low temperature, without
any unusual Inconvenience. Crops
generally seemed somewhat behind
what they are with us. Saw one
excellent field Of rye, some good
wheat, and some corn that was as
high as most Of ours here; but some
fields Of corn were very backward
and feeble-apparently notmore than
two or three inches high. They have
been having very dry time up
there lately, which accounts for a
part Of the back warduess Of crops.
ON the whole, though it must be
admitted that that region Of country
far surpasses our own in mere beauty
Of appearance and variety Of scenery,
yet for agricultural purposes We
deem ours far superior on account Of
It's richer, stronger and more fertile
soil.
MISCELLANEOUS.
Leaving Minneapolis on Sunday
evening at Z, our party Travelled all
night by cars, and reached Marshall
town Monday forenoon. Here the
Excursion proper ended, and from
this point its members radiatcd to
their respective homes. Let Us
briefly say that We had splendid
trip" enjoyed it hugely, and hope
the next Annual Excursion may
prove as pleasant as this.
These notes, long as they may
seem 10 the reader, are necessarily
but very fragmentary and partial.
IT would be an easy task to fill sever
al columns more, and then leave
much untold. We shall be greatly
pleased, however, il what we have
written proves OF sufficient interest
10 repay the reader--for we know
well what vast difference there is
between enjoying journey yourself
and merely perusing some other
mans account Of it. AS to the cor
rectness OF our statements we have
only to remark that, while peoples
opinions Will differ widely on all
possible points, we have tried to state
everything as it appeared to us, and
from the best information we could
obtain.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1871-06-22

T. y. West, ST., services as night ;,
watch ~
G. L. Conwell, Patent Chimney
| top. and fixing same 10 W
Joseph Brobst, balance on salary
to June /, 1871 % 10
u; @e.ne % g.
Mccormack same 43 lC
S,ar,,, & Parker same 50 lG
The report of II. l.. Bousquet, Clerk
of District and Circuit Courts, was,
upon motion, received and ordered
placed upon file. -,
The Report of II. l.. Bousquet, OK
of the District and Circuit Courts, OF
Jury fees received and paid over to the
Treasurer. was, upon motion, received
and ordered placed upon file.
The Report Of w. b. Young, in re-
]otiop tothe building Of a bridge across
butcher Creek, on the Knoxville and
PIeasantyille road, was, upon motion,
received and ordered placed upon file.
The following exemptions were
made by the Assessors of the follow
ing named persons, OH assessments OF
1871. whose property should be eX-
emit from taxation, to-WH:
In Knoxville City, Real and per-
sonal property Of Caroline Aud, SUI
san Elliott, Elizabeth Gardener, Ra-
chael Jones. Mary \. Mcintyre, r. }.
Patterson, Lydia a. Palmer, w. Ran
dolph, Agnes Ream, y. West Sr.,
Caroline Nvorthington; and VIM. Car
isle Of Indiana Township.
Ipon motion, the Board ordered the
exemptions herein made by the as
SCISSORS, TO be set aside. and that the
property be taxed for 1871.
The real and personal property OF
VIM. Twining. assessed in Knoxville
Township, in 1871, and exempted by
the assessor for the reason that said
Twining is nearly blind. The Board
approved Of the exemption.
The assessor Of Knoxville Town
ship reported thatJ. j.. WEIGH claimed
exemption on four acres OF orchard
and grove; and the Assessor of Frank
lin Township reported that Anderson
Mcneil claimed exemption on five
acres of fruit and forest trees; Henry
McNeill on one acre OF fruit trees,
Alfred Mcneil on one acre OF fruit
trees and hedge; VIM. A. Rogers on
one and half acres of fruit and forest
trees; and A. i. StOner on two acres
of fruit trees-which exemptions were
upon motion not granted by the
Board.
The Assessor Of Dallas Township
made the following exemptions, viz:
70 Joel S. Campbell, the Assessor
deducted for orchard s $50 90
Rramwell Campbell /" 50 90
&. +. Hunnerdosse 80 90
Mrs. Lucinda Miller q so 90
Hiram Tickle. ST.. /" SO 90
w. J. Wilson 100 90
Above exemptions were approved by
the Board.
The Assessor of Washington Town
ship made the following exemptions,
to-wit:
To w. Fl. Lindsay, the Assessor de-
Quoted $50 for one acre OF orchard;
approved by the Board.
TO T.. w. McCorkle, the Assessor
deducted $50 for three acres of or
chard; approved by Board.
TO J. G. Meek, Assessor deducted $500
for two acres of orchard; approved by
the Board.
70 III. S. Smith, Assessor deducted
$50 for one acre of orchard; approved
by the Board.
To Josiah Witt, the Assessor de-
Quoted $3.50, for one acre OF orchard
and three acres of forest trees; ap-
proved by the Board.
The application Of Thomas Maloney
for reduction in the valuation OF his
assessment on real estate for the year
1871 was not granted.
(COnciutled ncrt Week.)
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1871-06-22
Third Day.

JuHc 4, 1911.
Upon the application Of Hanks &
Bellamy, asking q correction in their
assessment i'm Clay Township for 1871,
on fifty-onc head Of cattle, which were
assessed at an average weight of 1850
pounds. and total valuation Sl3lJ.0O,
when they should have been assessed
vt an average weight nf about 1000
pounds, making a total valuation Of
5l1i7.0O;
The Board granted the prayer Of the
petitioner, and ordered that the Au-
ditOr make the necessary correction
on Assessors book Of Clay Township
for 1871.
The following claims were allowed
rs below stated, and warrants ordered
for the same, tO-wit:
Alfred Shields, BailiT, April
Term, 1871, Circuit Court 200
ID. Wilcox, for 200 bushels of
coal 20 90
Anderson McNiell. services as
Township Clerk, Franklin
Township, bill $l3, allowed ii 90
,Silas A. Harrison, bounty on 2
wolf scalps 200
w. NJ. Norris, Bailin, Circuit
Court, April Term, 1871 20 90
Acres, Blackmar Il Co., Rec
ords and blanks for County,
bill 1854. -, allowed 100 IS
w. w. Craddick, Stationery 10 80
II. G. Adams. witness before
Grand Jury, ut March Term,
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1871-06-22
Second pay.

JUNG VIII, TS'T,
This being the day set for hearing
in Road Cases. the Board dispensed
with the regular order Of business,
and proceeded to hear and determine
Road Cases, proceedings in which
will appear on Road Record.
Board examined the warrants re-
deemed by the Treasurer, and find
that he has redeemed Bridge warrants
amounting 10 $i7l2 90
And that he paid in
terest on the same $50 rs $4S63 80
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1871-06-22
Treas'r has redeemed
County Fund war;
rants. amount = 20oOS


County Fund war
rants, amount ; 20oOS SO
And paid interest on
same amounting To 226 GS S20i35 0i
And said warrants have been can
ecled and delivered to the Auditor.
Upon the application of Jacob Brols-
ma, asking reduction in the valua-
ton OF the northwest quarter of the
northwest quarter of section q Town
ship - Range Is, on the assessment of
1871 Board rejected the prayer of the
petitioner.
Upon the application of NJ. Kamer-
lex, asking q reduction on the valua-
ton Of the southwest quarter of the
northwest quarter OF Section II, Town
ship T6, Range l8. and Lot No. in
Section u of the said Township and
Range, on the assessment of 1871;
The Board refused to grant the
PRAYER Of the petitioner.
Henry Nollen presented his certiil-
cate Of appointment as Justice Of the
Pence Of Lake Prairie Township, to
fiji vacancy; and said Nollen also pre-
scented his bond in the sum OF five
hundred dollars, with Thomas Ryan
and John IL. Steubenrauch Us sureties;