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Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-09-01
Live stock.


! The trade ia this department for the
past year has been very satisfactory. so
! fa- as tbs amount handled is concerned,
but the latter part Of the year has been
rather unsatisfactory 10 stock rasers, par
! ticularly in the item cf cattle. Prices fer
the LAST three months have been unusually
! low, ard by co means remuneratiye. But
notwithstanding the general dullness
which marks the closing Of the commercial
year, BUSH ess has been large i'll cOmpaTi-
son with that of the year p:eyioUs, and
shows an increase IN this branch of trade
very gratifying to those engaged, For the
year erdipg Sept. !, 1870, We reported the
humber Of cattle sold at 20, 176, the num-
Der cf hogs 10 $50, and the number of
| sheep IA, 85t. W. find upon review of
our regular weekly sales, IS published
regularly in the columns of the UNION Al
AMERICAN, end which are now aggregated
for this annual review, that the sales fer
the year ending Aug 81, 1871, foot up as
follow:
"a of Cattle
%, O72...................... . - Hogs
~, ....'............,....-.....- Sheep
We have 10 data by which we can give
any correct idea of the transactions in
Horses and Mules, but from observation
We can say that this part of the live stock
business is largely on the increase, and
promises to he an important feature in the
trade of Nashville. The great bulk OF the
horses and mules which have been brought
hers from other points, have been shipped
10 the South without change Of cars, bat
during the year quite number of horse
| and mule traders have made Nashville
their headquarters, and purchased largely.
Many preferred to grass their animals
upon the fine fields and pastures adjacent
to this place, and in many instances found
it profitable to dispose of their stock as
convenience would suit during the year.
But let us turn back to the main fea-
lures in our live stock trade. We have
already shown the extent of the sales in
The union Democrat. [volume] (Sonora, Calif.) 1854-1946, 1871-02-25

There are a number of cooperative organi-
cations in this State, which promise to pay on
the decease of a member, certain sum for
each contributing member at the time death
occurs. BY paying small sum on entrance
to the society and stipulated amount on the
occurrence of each death, the officers and
friends of these institutions, claim that insur-
ance upon life can be had much cheaper than
it is afforded by regular Life Insurance Com
panies. In these cooperative associations the
indemnity and security is contingent on men,
bers continuing their payments on the occur
renee of each death, with nothing binding on
them to do so. These kind of companies
have proved Improbable to those who sought
their protection in the Eastern states and are
regarded as failures; as not possessing the
elements to give security with degree of
certainty. that any sum will be paid to the re-
preventative of deceased member. They
accumulate no fund or reserve to meet the
demands of death. One of these associations
were brought into court recently at San Fran
cisco for not complying with the insurance
laws of the State. 1t resulted in a judgment
prohibiting this benevolent association"
from doing any more business in the State,
and the parties who had conducted it were
fined several thousand dollars. We believe
there are some persons in this county who
have invested in these delusiye insurance pro-
iects, the chances are more than doubtful
that they or their heirs will ever receive an
iota of benefit for the money paid out.
Last week the Insurance Commissioner de-
clared officially "that all Mutual Aid Mutual
Provident, Mutual Beneficial, Cooperative
Relief, or Protective Associations, transact
ing the business Of life insurance in this State.
in any manner, are unlawful ana liable to
the penalties of the Insurance Commissioner
Act, unless they have first procured certif-
cate from the Commissioner authorizing them
to transact business as above"
The effect of this declaration will be to
close up these enterprises. ANY one de-
string life insurance, can find number of
companies who will furnish it at the lowest
cost and with simple guarantees that are Sc
cure as human organisations can be made.
Cheap life insurance offered at less than ex-
perience has proved it can be given is worth
less. Organizations Offering it, benefit none
but their officers at the expense of those they
delude.
The union Democrat. [volume] (Sonora, Calif.) 1854-1946, 1871-02-25
BAD TASTE.

There is no good reason why the Democrat
ic papers throughout the State, should exaib-
it so much bad feeling as has been shown by
some of them for a few weeks past The
subsidy question has for long time been dis
cussed by the people, from the attitude of the
leading spirits connected with corporations.
they have been impelled to believe that it is
necessary to protect their interests against a
power they fear may be used in the future to
impoverish and Cypress them. In the dis
cussion of the policy of making a political is
sue of this question, there seems to be divis-
ion of opinion, and in discussing it, prefer
ences have been expressed for particular men
for next Governor, until arguments for or
against the subsidy question lave made way
for a personal warfare for or against gentle
men who have been named for the Governor
ship. Cannot the discussion Of policy be
carried on by itself, without Juggling in the
propriety of nominating this or that man.
The Democratic party of this State undoubt
eddy have the strength to govern and control
it if the members of that party will but per-
form their duty. The personal warfare that
rs now going on between the press of that
party is not adding strength to it, but on the
other hand is having tendency to divide and
weaken it. The people in Convention will
determine what the issues shall be and who
shall be their nominees. Itisnctth province
of any newspaper to set up any particular
man as the one entitled to this or that office.
The matter of policy in regard to corpora
tons should be freely discussed, calmly and
without any degree of passion. The merits
of candidates should be enquired into with
the object OF ascertaining which will be the
best man under all circumstances for the
State and the people. These things should
be done in friendly manner without personal
abuse or unfiiendly language towards those
that may differ TIE Democratic press of
this State all desire the success of the party
which they represent, but We ask are not
some of them pursuing a course that NAV
prove otherwise Experience has shown the
result of this kind of warfare. The next
State Convention will put forth set of can
didates upon a platform that we believe all
Democrats can support. We trust these per-
sonal TRADES may cease, and that all will be
ready and willing to sustain and support the
gentlemen that shall be selected by the Con-
vention.
The union Democrat. [volume] (Sonora, Calif.) 1854-1946, 1871-02-25

THE LINCOLN SeHooL BUILpING OF SAN
FR.ScIsco BrRSEp.-The Examiner of We'd
nesday. has the following in relation to the
burning of the finest school building on the
Pacific Coast:
The Lincoln School House. on Fifth street
near Market, was discovered to be on fire
about three o'clock this morning, and an
alarm was sounded and promptly responded
to by the Department. Ii is believed that
the building must have been set on FIRE by
some malicious person. The fire was raging
with great violence when the fremen arrived
at the spot. The entire Department was
called out, and for seven or eight hours sever.
al engines poured streams of water upon tire
flames, which however spread over the ertire
building, and were not suppressed until the
edifce was left noble ruin.
The FIRE originated in the basement of the
structure. The building was not burned
down AZ was rumored to-day in the streets,
but the roof was entirely consumed. and the
sea of flame which rioted 50 long in the in
terror of the building was not subdued until
all the contents were destroyed.
The union Democrat. [volume] (Sonora, Calif.) 1854-1946, 1871-02-25

OVERLAND MoNrnLY.-The March number
of this Magazine under the guidance of new
Editor presents q variety of excellent and in
teresting contributions. Arnong them is one
from, the pen of Prentice Milford narrating
the experiences of "Balty" a miner, who
fourished in his time on Hawkins Bar, on
the Tuolumne River, which cannot fail to be
Of interest to the readers of this county. The
articles in this number are "In Rome with
Horace, IAN Episode of, ''Fort Desolation, y
"A short stay in Acapulco" Zone Life, !"
western Woodlands, !" a College Remini-
scence," ''Under the Dragons Foots.ool, !"
IAN Unexplained Mystery" Resources of
New Zealand,' 1.-The Cousummation, J"
"Story of Ducal Mission" Pueblo In
dians, "Baltyn Picking Historical Mar
row-Bones," ''Grizsly Papers "oFers for
the Child" Etc" and Current Literature"
The union Democrat. [volume] (Sonora, Calif.) 1854-1946, 1871-02-25
EUROPEAN WAR NRWs.


LONDON, Feb. el.-The composition of the
new Ministry under President Theirs prohi-
css an excellent Impression. 1t is reported
that the Germans have levia fresh reQnisi-
tons of !, 000. 900 francs on the city Of San
Quentin.
\ cable dispatch to the Herald, dated Ber-
lin, February 10th, saws: Deliberations are
now going on in the War Office, 1t is said
the conditions Of peace involve the cession of
Nice and the naturalization of Savoy in order
TO completely isolate France. are under dis
cusson. France will thus be separated from
Germany BY the neu,ralired territory of Bel
GUM. Luxembourg ard Switzerland and by
the newly acquired territory. and fortresses
Of Alsace and Lorraine. and from her cid ally
Italy, by neutral territory, replete with o5-
staeles to military operations.
The great object of Germany is to incapaci-
tate France from taking her threatened re.
venge. Bismarck is willing to renounce Meta
upon condition Of its dismantlement, but Gen
eral Moltke insists on retaining the fortress
as necessary strsgetical point Moltke in
sists on retaining belt of territory including
Beltort The people of this region are en-
tirely French. Bismarck is unwilling to in
s,st. and the matter is still under debate in
the Imperial Council. No further extension
of the armistice will be conceded on any
ground whatever. if peace is not concluded.
LONDON, Feb. 2l.-A World special SAYS
that the programme is concluded for peace
The best terms that Bismarck will accept and
clear France from the Germans, is to place
the French army in Paris under Changarnier
and induce the Assembly to proclaim the
Charter of 1880 as the supreme law, and
plebiscte to accept the Count de Paris as
hlng. The opinion grows that the German
terms will he accepted without modification.
PARIS, Feb. 2l.-The mortality is decreas-
ing IN consequence of the improved food and
mllier temperature. Desttutinn is still
great. There are four Thousand recple in
the street outside Of Lprris' establishment.
IN Place Petis, waiting for food 10, 600 tons of
food arrived yesterday. Medicine and drugs
are terribly wanted. rs there is none left.
Peace is almost certain. Moltke has laid
before the Emperor a plan of the campaign
in case of the renewal of the war. The word
| Republic has been struck out of all public acts
and La France substituted.
BERLIN, Feb. pa provincial correspon-
dent SAYS the German demands are so strictly
confined to things indispensable that the
French negotiators will have to decide quick.
~ and firmly. The prolongation of the ar
mistice for few days is dependent on the nc.
ceptance of the main German demands. The
journal concludes with the prediction that
unless the signs are deceptive peace will be
restored next week
The union Democrat. [volume] (Sonora, Calif.) 1854-1946, 1871-02-25

PLowING oURN,MgNT.-We learn that con-
siderable preparations are being made for the
piowlhg tournament. announced to take place
at the grounds of the San joaquin Valley 4 sri-
cultural Society, on Thursday, March 18th.
1t is to be sweepstakes, free for all plows of
any or every manufacture whatsoever, for a
prem mn of 500 and framed diploma.
The object is to test plows and ascertain the
hes. for all kinds of blowing The tourna-
ment will doubtless be an affair of great in
tercst, and the character and experience OF
the committee will be accepted as a guarantee
that the trial will be fairly conducted and the
award impar.ially made Stockton hadepen
dent.
The union Democrat. [volume] (Sonora, Calif.) 1854-1946, 1871-02-25

FIenr IN THE NEVADA SrArE PRIsoN.-A
telegram from Virginia City on Tuesday gives
the account of fight in which Tom Heffer
man unfavorably known here performed a
part.
Gate desperate fight occurred yesterday
between some convicts in the State Prison.
Tom Hefferman and Russell were the starters
of the row. Russell attacked Hefferman with
butcher knife. giving him two cuts in the
arm and one severe and perhaps, fatal one
in the breast The other convicts interfered
and more cutting and ssabbing would have
been done, had it not been for Charles Jones,
another convict, who rushed boldly into the
crowd with heavy iron poker, and efectu-
ally stopped the fight.
The union Democrat. [volume] (Sonora, Calif.) 1854-1946, 1871-02-25
nls- Undertakers grow rich ond CRAVE

Eg- Undertakers grow rich and grave
yards reek with the Wondering bones Of
thousands who prematurely fall as victims to
those relentless dcstroyers, Bronchitis and
Consumption. The two last diseases are but
the children of the former. which is easily
and surely cured by using Dr.. Sage's Catarrh
Remedy. while for the cure of the two latter
diseases nothing equals DR.. Pierce's Alt. Ext.
or Golden Medical Discovery. Both medi-
cines are sold by druggists, or the Catarrh
Remedy NAV be obtained bv enclosing sixty
cents to DR.. r. V. Pierce. Buffalo N. Y.
The union Democrat. [volume] (Sonora, Calif.) 1854-1946, 1871-02-25

INDICTED AGAIN.-Ahother indictment has
been found in the q. S. Court at San Fran
cisco against Sheriff jackson. of Trinity coun-
ty, for collecting foreign miners license from
Cinnamon, in violation of the Fifteenth
Amendment. He was arrested again and
taken to San Francisco. 1t is said that an
effort will be made to have the case tried as
soon as possible, and if it should result in a
conviction it will be carried to the Supreme
Court of the United States on appeal.
The union Democrat. [volume] (Sonora, Calif.) 1854-1946, 1871-02-25

Who, WHEN HIS BROTHER ASKS FOR BREAD,
would give him serpent? Yet how often
when the sick ask for medicine, they receive
poison. Mercury, iodine, strychnine and
prussic acid, are prescribed daily, and the
larger the dose the more heroic the practice +!
Shun all deadly minerals, and concentrated
vegetable poisons Let DR.. WALKERS VINE
GAR BlrTERs be the first resort of all who suf-
fer from general debility, indigestion, con-
stipation, biliousness. intermittent fever or
rheumatism. They will need no other medi-
cine.
The union Democrat. [volume] (Sonora, Calif.) 1854-1946, 1871-02-25

FATAL DIsAsrER.--On Monday night par
TALLY finished brick buildingon Minna street,
San Francisco was blown down, falling on a
frame lodging house adjoining, in which were
a number of families. From the ruins of the
frame building the dead bodies of Miss Mary
Logan, Lizzie Sherry ard Mrs. Johanna Nc
Donald and infant child were taken out.
The union Democrat. [volume] (Sonora, Calif.) 1854-1946, 1871-02-25

New LIFE when the mind and body are
tired by cver-exertion or by long study. q
bath. in which has been mixed a halEhottle
of MURRAY & LANMAN's FLORIDA WATER will
re-invigorate the physical powers. and impart
a delightful buoyancy and clearness to the
mind.
Ray To prevent disappointment, always
ask for the Florida water prepared by Lam
man & Kemp, New York, there being worth
less counterfeits, possessing none of the above
properties. SCI.
The union Democrat. [volume] (Sonora, Calif.) 1854-1946, 1871-02-25

New TRIAL.-Gelabert who was convicted
of marder in Stockton last week, has been
granted a new trial, it being shown that the
jury decided by ballot whether they should
bring in a verdict of murder in the first or
second degree. The afidavits of nearly all
the iurymen in the case show that they had no
idea of balloting as charged but to find out
how they stood and if there was probability
of agreeing. One of the iurymen, however,
thought he was casting his ballot to see which
side should win, and he changed his opinion
from the minority to the majority side after
the ballot. Gelabert has been convicted by
two juries, the next will be his third trial.
The union Democrat. [volume] (Sonora, Calif.) 1854-1946, 1871-02-25
w ID

Hembolds Extract Rnchu Is duretic and Blocdpurify
ing and CURES all diseases arising from habits of dis
ton and excuses and mprudences in life Impurities of
the blood supersedg copaiba in affections which
is used, and Syphe fecions-In Diseases used
in connection with IIelmhold's Rose Wash.
LADIES'
In many affections peculiar to Ladies'. the Extract Bnchu
is unequaled by other remedy-as in Chloros>
tenton, Irreguary. Panfulness suppression of
tomary Excavations liberated Schrrus state Of the
Uterus LencOrrhpn Whites Sterilitv and for all
plants incident To the whether arising ndiscre-
tion habits of dissipation. II is prescribed extensively
by the most eminent physicians and mdwyes for enfee.
bed and Delicate constitutions of both and all ages
The union Democrat. [volume] (Sonora, Calif.) 1854-1946, 1871-02-25

SCRoFuLous DISEASES require o powerful
detergent to remove them from the system
Brsto's Sarsaparilla possesses all the neces-
sary properties. Its searching, purifying,
and healing powers speedily change the de-
PRAYED nature of the secretions and the blood
moderate doses of Bristol's Pills, taken at
same time. purge out the foul humors set free
by the Sarsaparlla and cure is effected
5S7
The union Democrat. [volume] (Sonora, Calif.) 1854-1946, 1871-02-25

One of the San Andreas stage robbers was
taken to Santa Clara few days ago by the
Sheriff Of Calaveras county, to recover the
stolen money. They found 5000 in bag
but the balance of the $1,000 has not been
brought to light.
The union Democrat. [volume] (Sonora, Calif.) 1854-1946, 1871-02-25
SPECIAL NOTICES.
ARAMIRACULAs.-This wonderful

ARAMIRACULAs.-Thi wonderful Medicine
is advertised by DR.. 5. G. Smith. 1t bears
many testimonials pronouncing its efficacy in
Neuralgia. Gout and Scrofula,
and is receiving fattering notices from the
press, based upon the statements of relieved
patients. For sale by all Druggists and
Dealers in Medicine.
Ed. D. WENBAN. Travelling Agent.
The union Democrat. [volume] (Sonora, Calif.) 1854-1946, 1871-02-25

We have received the twentieth number of
"Bancroft's Guide" which is published
monthly. It contains vast amount of prae-
teal information for travellers for % cents.
The union Democrat. [volume] (Sonora, Calif.) 1854-1946, 1871-02-25

Be WISE To-DAY.-'Tis madness to neglect
a cough or cold. Consumption may follow.
and though DR.. Wtstars Balsam of WHd
Cherry cures the latter disease. yet the former
disappear at once under its influence.
The union Democrat. [volume] (Sonora, Calif.) 1854-1946, 1871-02-25

Fred Coombs, brother of Nathan Coombs,
of Napa, on Monday last, shot his wife and
then killed himself instantly. Mrs. Coombs
lived about twenty minutes. Cause, family
difficulty.
The union Democrat. [volume] (Sonora, Calif.) 1854-1946, 1871-02-25

NEVADA WILL ASK FOR Portion OF Call
IFoNIA.-In the Legislature of Nevada bill
has passed, asking California to cede to that
State so much of her territory as lies east of
the summit Of the Sierras. This proposition
will come before our next Legislature. This
same thing has been agitated before but met
with little favor. If it is more favorable for
the interest of the people of that portion of
our territory in which is situated the counties
of Alpine, Mono and Inyo 10 be attached to
the State of Nevada, and they shall gener-
ally desire to dissolve their political relations
with California there can be no reasonable OBJ
lection to the change being made. From the
peculiar geographical situation of these coun-
ties they are in a great measure isolated from
the balance of THE State, which compels tray-
ell to go through Nevada, at least portion of
the yeer to reach our Capital. There are
reasons perhaps why the change should be
made, if those who are directly interested
shall determine that they want it made we
shall regret but not oppose it.
The union Democrat. [volume] (Sonora, Calif.) 1854-1946, 1871-02-25

We publish on the outside to-day speech
delivered few days since by Hon. j. Proc
tor Knott, of Kentucky, in the House of Re
representatives., on the ST. Croix and Superior
land grant. 1t will interest and amuse who
ever reads il.
The union Democrat. [volume] (Sonora, Calif.) 1854-1946, 1871-02-25
ChnPpcd Hands and Face.
Sore Lips, Dryness of the skin,
x&-r Sc

Cured at once by HEGEMAN'S CAMPHOR ICE WITH
GLYCERINE. 1t keeps the hands soft in all weather
See that you get HEGEMAN'S. Sold BY all Druggists
only % cents. Manufactured only by HEGEN0.N Co.
Chemists and Druggists, New York.
Dec. "a, 1S10.-1y
The union Democrat. [volume] (Sonora, Calif.) 1854-1946, 1871-02-25

At meeting of the stockholders of the
Peoples Accommodation and Express Com
pany, held on Thursday. resolution was
adopted authorizing the Trustees to sell the
coaches, horses. &C., belonging to the Com
uany
The union Democrat. [volume] (Sonora, Calif.) 1854-1946, 1871-02-25

The rain fall for the present season at Oak
land so far aggregates 7.l3 inches. AT the
same time last season the quantity was ll.5I
inches. and at corresponding period of the
previous season it was 1869.
The union Democrat. [volume] (Sonora, Calif.) 1854-1946, 1871-02-25

Seventeen persons were injured BY the late
accident on the Central Pacific Railroad in
Placer County, but none seriously.
The union Democrat. [volume] (Sonora, Calif.) 1854-1946, 1871-02-25

Bean Black Advertising Agents of San
Francisco have commenced publishing the
Pacific Coast Adrertiser" 20 be issued
monthly.
The union Democrat. [volume] (Sonora, Calif.) 1854-1946, 1871-02-25
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
$4,000
MOUNTAIN GOLD AN

FENUOLUnNE MOUNTAIN GOLD AND
"a Silver Mining Co Location of Works, Old Buchanan
Ledge, Tuoumne county. State of California.-NoTIcE-
There are delinquent upon the following described
stock of Assessment levied the 18th day
January. ISL the several opposite the
of the respective shareholders as follows:
Names. No. Certificates. No. Shares. Amount
Robert Branif, .............ll5 ia S17 50
Robert Branf, ....-.......157 3 90
And in accordance with law and order of the Board
of Trustees, made the 18th day Of January, ISL
many shares of each parcel said stock may
will be sold at Public Auction the Office of the
tary No. p Court Block CSC Clay street. Francisco
California Tuesday the 18th day of March, ISL the
hour off O'Clock of said day. to pay said delinquent
Assessment thereon, together with of Advertising
and expenses of sale.
d. +. VERDENAL, Sec'y.
Ohce 2s Court Block, CSC Clay street San Francisco,
California.
Feb IS, lS7l-2w
The union Democrat. [volume] (Sonora, Calif.) 1854-1946, 1871-02-25

William Watt is again reported to be q
candidate for the Office of Governor before the
Democratic Convention.
The union Democrat. [volume] (Sonora, Calif.) 1854-1946, 1871-02-25

NONSTARLE:S SAEE.-By virtue of an
~ Execution issued out Of Justice James Letfords Court
of First Township, County Of Tuoumne, to directed,
in favor OF c. H. Carter and against Charles Rankin have
SEIZED and will expose for sale at Public Auction. at -
clock, NJ. the 10Th day Of March, A. D. ISL, at So
nora IN front of TIT Court House door, the following des
cr1bed property, 10 wit:
One Araster, Wheel, and half mile in length or
less Of Water Ditch aud Tuning. light Of Way and to Wa
Of Bear Creek one miners cabin One Cart One har-
9ess. One Wheeharrow. One Quartz Claim situated in
NaFshals Ranch aud One Wsndlass. All of which pro
perry situated Cherokee about l. miles Easery
from Sonora, and in Township No. /, TGolumne County;
California
Dated Sonora The 2lst day Of February A. D. ISL,
NJ kENNEY, Constable.
Feb. &c. 1S71-iw