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Year: 1869

Act.


The fiat is coming. The paper money
issue of the government, which it de-
clared to be legal tender, ignoring the
old doctrine of gold and silver. will be
declared by the Supreme Court of the
United States as unconstitutional. When
this declaration will be made depends
upon circumstances, for the official an
nouncement will make the present
commercial chaos still more chaotic.
That it will be so announced 10 moral
certainty, aud it may be given to the
country in a few weeks. Stand from under.
Contracts made prior to 1861 and mstur-
ing after the reign of money paper set in,
must be paid 10 gold and silver. Contracts
made subsequent to the passage of the
unconstitutional act, embracing the pay.
ment of moneys in equity, should and
probably will be liquidsted in the kind
of currency which was circulating at the
date of said contract, and which was un-
derstood by all parties at the time to be
a satisfactory equivalent, to be received,
or to be paid. But the very announce
ment of this decision by the Supreme
Court will open up series of the biggest
legal fights as to its bearing Spon CON-
mercial contracts, and of course mort
gagers and the mortgages will have
lively time. Lord help the poor debtor,
for in any event he can reap no benefit
BY this decision.-N Y. Day Book.
Year: 1869

The only infallible method to prove
death is to apply a light to the body II
the blister upon being punctured gives
forth q fluid substance death has not
taken place. If AIR escapes death has
occurred.
Year: 1869

CRY CEMETERY FESrIvAL. This festival
came of on Monday evening last, it was nu-
merously attended by the ladies and children.
The amount stipulated to get in was satisfac-
tory, but there being no stipulation as to
the amount required to get out. few men
had the hardihood to enter, for fear of being
bored without reason as has been the case 10
the past at all the festivals given in this
place. TIE custom that has heretofore pre-
vailed must lie abandoned to great extent,
or festivals VIII fail to accomplish the result
for which they are given. The last festival
was an Improvement on former ones, there
were so few men present that the ladies took
compassion, and did net importune them
against their will We learn that about one
hundred and twnty-ive dulars was realized
for the purpose of adoruing and keeping the
Cemetery in order.
Year: 1869

The Editor of this paper not having i'm
proved in health as anticipated at the time he
announced himself q candidate for the mex.
Legislature, withdraws his name to-day de-
clining to seek the position longer. He feels
grateful for the kindness that has been shown
him in connection with his aspiration. but
under existing circumstances feels it duty
to withdraw leaving his party to act free,
without restraint on his account, a course
which he's been impelled only in consequence
of delicate health which does not permit of his
making such canvass as would be expected
from one receiving the nomination.
Year: 1869

WATER AGAIN AT OAK flat AND VICINITY.
Mr. Rocco has returned from below bring
ing the iron fo- making pipe to supply the
loss of the Golden Rock Water Company s
hur.e which rotted and fell down some time
since. The pipe is to be twenty-five hun
dred feet in length. the iron Of which it is to
be constructed weighs over twenty-eigAt tons,
is now on the ground being put together,
and in less than six weeks the people of that
section of our county will again enjoy the
benefit of having water which has been de-
MED them since the falling of the fiume.
Year: 1869




The Central Committee of the Democratic
party, for Tuolumne County, met on Sunday
last, and called County Convention, to meet
on Saturday the 10Th day of this month. The
Primaries are to be held on Thursday the Eth
inst, commencing at four clock and to re-
main open until nine, z. NJ, giving FIVE hours
for ambitious aspirants to carry, lose and re-
carry their precincts. Among other duties
assigned to this Convention are those Of nomi-
mating a Senator, and Members of Assembly
for this Senatorial and Legislative District,
composed of Mono. Inyo and this county-we
are sorry to see that the Committee appear to
have taken no action towards suggesting the
propriety of either of those counties taking
part with us in nominating these important
Offices. Without the assistance of the demo
Gratis Of those counties, it will be difficult to
elect the nominees of the coming Conv ention
by all means they should be allowed to have
say so, as to whom they would prefer to sup
port, the time is short now for them to CO.
operate. The test prescribed by the Commit
tee is entirely too narrow for o party that
desires 10 progress, under such tost, how
can it be expected that the Democratic par
ty can carry the State at the next election.
If none but those who voted for Seymour are
to be allowed to vote, the democratic ticket
this year, of necessity we must he beat, for
the reason that more voted for Grant, and
those who may see that they have been in
error, are not allowed to have any voice with
democracy, however much they may wish.
This test prohibits new acceSsions 10 our
ranks untilwe getaccessions, wemust mold
er away in the shade. Every man who
swears or pledges himself to support the
nominees of the Convention, should be allow
ed voice in its make up.
Year: 1869

To DAYS issue closes the fifteenth volume Of
the UNION DENocRAr. Fifteen years have
rolled around since the publication of the
first number of the DExocRAr. Looking back
upon these past fifteen years we are reminded
of the precarious and uncertain nature of
journalism like an individual it comes to
the surface, shows signs of animation for a
period, then sinks in silence to be heard no
more. How few journals published in Cal


fornia in 1854 are in existence at this time.
Oar contemporaries one after one have drop
ped, leaving US to nlod on and fill the destiny
allotted to as we best may. Among the
California press we claim to be a patriarch,
aud in doing so we are almost overcome with
wonder to think Of the eventful and stirring z
times through which we have struggled,
the difficulties we have had to surmCunt
the abuse and threats we have had to
endure. We are proud of the record the
DEMocRAr has made, in ever being the ear
nest advocate Of the principles of the Demo
cratic party. 1t has always been found on
the side OF law and order, denouncing al. or
CARNATIONS whose tendency led to anarchy
and confusion let il have been Known Nothing
ism. Vigilance Committees, 5, or Republicauism
At The commencement of our publication the
written Constitution of the United States was
the Supreme Law governing our land. during
our publication that constitution has been
abrogated and set aside by The governing
classes who reached to power. and for some
time have controlled the destines of the ma
ton. We have witnessed this change from
peace, order, and venerati"n for healthy
laws, TO war, anarchy and appeals to higher
law, with a recognition of the Constitution
only when it did not interfere with some
perfdious attemptto strike at the liberty ofthe
citizen or the State. We shall not despair to
see these wrongs rghted, and will not be
wanting in effort to bring about the consuma-
ton desired by every lover of American ma
tionality.


In the future as in the past, we will cling
to our cherished principles, conscious that
sooner or later the right must triumph over
fanaticisr and corruption. We shall en-
deavor to be true to the material interests of
our glorious State and to Tuolumne County
we shall also arrogate the right; believing it
to he duty, to cri tcise not only the actions
and conduct of our political opponents, but
those of our own faith or creed, who may
reach official station, should they allow them
selves to be actuated by other than proper
motives in the performance of their official
duties, with the hope that our efforts in the
future may be the cause of some good we bid
kind farewell to the year now passing away,
and stand ready with bright hope to welcome
the commencement Of another to our history.
Year: 1869

PROMISES UNTULFILLED. The Proyi-
dance (R. L, Herald, published at one of
the great centres ofmanufacturing interests
and capital, says:


Business continued depressed in the great
centres of trade, and gold his higher-or
rather, the promises 10 pay OF the govern
ment are worth less then they were upon
the accession to the presidency of Gen
Grant. We are told by the republican
press that as soon as the new administra
ton got fairly settled to it's work we should
see better tunes How is it? Mills are
stopping goods do not sell money has
been at panic prices, and there is not only
no hope Of any immediate improvement,
but widespread distrust peryade all CON
mercial circles.


At last people must come to their seuscs,
and accept facts and correct principles. -
Grant and his administration have done
nothing, and cannot do much 10 improve
business. Congress might do something by
proper legislation, but it does not meet till
December, and there is no assurance that
when it does meet it will be any wiser or
more honest than heretofore. The time
and economy are to, and they only cln, re.
lieve the country.
Year: 1869

sR- The many friends in this county of
h. X. MERRILL, Esq, will regret to learn
hat he is about to leave US and take up
} is residence, for time at least, at Wau>
kegan, Ill. Manitowoc could eot lose and
could not gain a better or more
upright and faithful CT zen, and we are sure


hat his many friends whom he is about to


cave behind will regret his absence, and
while they will wish him success and pros
oerity in his new home, will nevertheless
nope that he may return and rest
satisfied to dwell with and be of them once
lgain.
Year: 1869

Foxes -Aa unusual number of foxes
are prowling around the adjacent country
and ale paying strict attention to business
in the way of robbing chicken roosts and
picking up stray chicks generally A few
days ago, couple of dogs gave chase to a
fox, on the Two Rivers plankroad, and
after some coursing, one of the dogs head
ed him off, when Mr.. Fox was torn and
slashed in pieces quicker than he could
have said sour grapes" Last year, about
this time, there seemed to be an exodus OF
the Canadian lynx from some quarter, but
this year we are taking it out In foxes.
Year: 1869

sR- The work of completing the harbor
at this point, was commenced on Tuesday
las {, and vii. henceforth be carried on with
energy until entirely completed Mr.
SMOKE has the contract to put in eight
cribs, four on each side, which will extend
the piers ont to about fourteen feet of wa
ter, which will he sufficient depth for any
craft that sails the lake Mr.. SCHUErrE has
the contract to finish up the dredging, and
will make uniforn channel Of about
twelve feet iu depth From the energetic
manner in which the above named gentle,
men have carried on the work heretofore,
it may be surmiscd that by next fall our
port will be great resort for vessels seek
ing trade, and safe haven for vessels
seeking shelter from the equinoctial storms
that prevail during the fall season of the
year.
Year: 1869

No. On Tuesday afternoon last, the
weather was almost sufIocatingly hot, but
about nine O'Clock heavy rain set in ac
|companicd by hail, and Wednesday morn
lag the weather changed and became so
cold that fires and overcoats were very
comfortable. The coldness of the past
spring is almost without precedent in this
section of country, and in the town of
Maple Grove it has interfered with the


growth of 10th fall and spring crops Of
wheat-farmers from that neighborhood
stating that the crop LOOKS thin and sickly,
being dwarfed by frost and cold spells of


weather We hear of no complaints from


any other part Of the county in regard to
the crops.
Year: 1869

HeA- PACIFIC RAILROAD TRAVEL The
tide of travel across the continent, from
and to the Pacific, has fairy set in. Sew
cral passengers from China and Japan have
reached Chicago within the past two or
three days.
Year: 1869

Thus since first day Of January no less
than 81 900 persous have landed here from
abroad.


Let Us take them now according to their
nationahties. Of course it is impossible to
give the nativity Of every man or woman
upon his or her arrival, but the records of
the emigration bureau at Castle Garden,
thoagh not entirely correct, as will be seen
hereafter show that Of the principal co n
tries of Europe the immigration was about
as follows;
Year: 1869

From the New York York Herald, May Is.


For some time the immigration to this
country has been increasing. 1t was in
creasing in a remarkable degreec before
the war. Then at once it fell off, and it
was fer while doubted whether it would
be possible that immigration would again
reach, in the number of persons, to the
same figure. And yet it did. For sever


al generations this country was before the
eyes of Europe as the asylum of the op-
pressed Of all nations" That impression
could not be erased from the minds OF the
young or old. They all whether poor or
rich, f1ocked hither: aud enriched the
country by their hands as well as by
their money. Even during the war the
Immigration was not only numerous, but
actually astonishing Yet it has increased
again in such ratio that even European
politicians, or as they like to be called,
statesmen, are thoroughly dumbtouuded


Why should the people Europe emf
CRATE? This is question which but few
can answer. The rulers of the people in>
habiting what is geographically known as
Europe know the reason very well but
but they wont qivulge 1t. 1t is neither
taxes nor other pccunlary imposition, upon
the labor of the countrys but the claims OF
the government TO the personal service Of
the man, four certain years OF his man
hood, till he reaches his majority. La 9TH
er words, it is the compulsory military ser
vice of every young man born within the
jurisdic ction of his principality, and which
the young man dislkes, that drives many
of the most valuable working craft away
And then the young maidens. There are
so many obstacles placed in the way of
their getting married they themselves in
duce good many young men to JOIN them
on their trip across the Atlantic The old
folks follow the young as matter OF
course and so the immigration increases.
Those that have been here, invite their
friends to come the success Of these al
lures others to follow them. They again
have their friends, who come after, and
immigration must increase. 1t has lately
increased to such an extent that it became
noticeable that there was not steamers
enough on the ocean to bring hither all
who wish to come. The asse ,tion may not
be believed by some. Ii they read and
carefully scan the figures as We give them,
they will have to coufess that facts have
outrun their imagination. Let US take The
actual number of arrivals in this city from
abroad and passing through Castle Gar
den from January to the present day
Year: 1869

Adolfo Palaco, captured and shot at Fuerto sixteen
OF Paacios ofncers. IL Is now said that Palacio
himself, finding that he was surrounded and that
shot himself preferring 70 die thus rather than fall
into The hands of the government again.


II Is noticed here that nearly II quite all OF the
United states press. have lately taken the same
ground with reference to Mexico which the HERALD
always In the lead with public opinion, took long
SINCE This Iact is dstasteful, as 1t Is beginning 10
pore Its way through thick skulls here that possibly
Mexico may not be paradise after ALL nor Its peo
pie all angels, but that the HERALD Is ana has been
an honest and just pioneer In the cause OF men and
governments the world over.
Year: 1869

JrEIsnIcTloN or MAGIsTRATEs- the
Court Of General Sessions The question as
to The jurisdiction Of Magistrates in crimi
nal cases came up before Judge Carpenter
on the return yesterday to n rule TO shcw
cause why certain crsons were detained in
custody. The judge decided that no rowcr
vested in Magistrates to hear and deter
fhihe cinrges against persons accused and
to commit TO Jail upon such trial That thc
authority vested in them under the recent
Act oil the Legislature was confined TO tho
hearing of The cause and tho compliment Of
the accused TO Jail upon sufficient ovidcnc q
to stand trial Mt the approaching term Of
tho Court Of General Sessions. Several
prisoners, therefore, sentenced TO iail by
Magistrates, we're ordered to be released


Charleston Courier
Year: 1869

WANT TO FURCHAbB OUR SThAMhhS.-At
the close OF the rebellion there were building
at the Navy Yards Of Brooklyn, Charlestown
and Philadelphia eight or ten first-class fast
sailing steamers for war purposes, and several
of them are now so far completed as to have
their machinery in, and are nearly ready for
service. A proposition has now been made to
the Navy Department, BY an organization
known as the Mediterranean and Oriental
Steamship Navigation Company, to purchase
three Of the steamers, and Secretary Robson
has ordered Board to appraIse them, in order
to return an answer to the proposition.
Year: 1869

C0RNEL1Ub BURLEW


IL not the owner Of any Patent Concrete Pavement
in this city any place else and the public should
be on their guard as to whose pavement he is lay
ing down for them I am the emily person in this
city who owns patent and is laying work accord
ing TO the specifications, Q, and am now prepared to
lay down work in cellars from forty cents TO sew
enty FIVE cents Per % nare yard


THORNTCN SMITH, Pstentee.
once: Christian Association Building, corner Of
9th and streets auSl.tf
Year: 1869

with the great body Of industrious, frugal
docile negroes, as that water Will run oo"n
hill. For year or two, distrust of sudden
conversions and the force of party discipline
may keep most Blacks voting as they began !;
but every DAYS observance of good faith ana
fair dealing Oh the part Of the plantation ans
tocracy will bring more and more oil inc
Blacks over to their side, until the great Dody
of them will be found shouting and voting
with the better portion of their late masters
1t were as idle to hope to resist this as to hghV
AGAINST a tbaw in March or blossoms in May.


We urge no such considerations upon those
who think and feel as we do that were super
fiuous We plead for Universal Amnesty, as
for Impartial Suffrage because it is right ana
wise-pot because one of these is made right
by the other. Gen. Sickles is pretty good
Radical; yet he reported, three years ago, that
he could not govern South Carolina satisfactorily
because many of her best citizens were excluded
for rebellion from the posts IN which he oadiy
needed their services. Our country needs the
best use of all her sons, whether gentle OF
humble, and has no moral right to bandage hef
eyes and tie her hands behind her back. Above
all, the champions of Impartial Freedom nave
no right to squander the opportunity now pre-
sented for placing the Rights of the Blacks
under tho Rgis of guaranty which virtually
insures them against serious question IN the
future We plead for an early and cordial
response to the Virginia overture.
Year: 1869

The session of the French Senate and Legis-
latve Body was yesterday opened by the En-
peror. No definite indication was given as to
the Imperial policy during the coming year.
As in all his speeches, the Emperor advocated
the establishment of a strong Government as a
condition for enjoying the benefits of liberty.
He regards the recent supplementary elections
as an Endorsement of his policy by the people,
and feels confident that at the coming elections
he will again be sustained. The completion OF
the military organization was alluded to in so
emphatic manner that his speech is likely to
be considered as less pacific than bis Now
Years addresses.
Year: 1869

The Republican nominee for U. s. Senator
in Indiana said last Summer to the Governor
of the State that, if lie were appointed to the
Senate. in the event of Mr. Hendricks resign
ing to accept the then-expected Democratic
nomination for the Presidency he would not be q
candidate against the Governor for place on
the State ticket. The fact has come to light
since the meeting of the caucus which nomi-
mated him, and few of the Republicans now
declare they will not vote for him. 1t is not
believed, however, that the detection will be
serious enough to prevent his election to-day.
Year: 1869

The propeller Wallace. Capt. Kearney. master.
slipped her moorings at Jersey City about yester
day and arrived at her destination at the Frying Pan
little before eight O'Clock Owing 20 the untoward cond


ton OF the weather and the choppng sea- the launching
OF the drilling apparatus prevented until near noon
time when the condition OF the tide indicated that tho
apportune moment had come The apparatus on being
launched sunk in few seconds In about "a feet 0 water
ON the southeast Of the Frying Pan steam was instantly
turned on and the motion Of the hose In few minutes
Indicated that the drill was boring hard rock. AFTER
working for over an hour the drill was vita
drawn and IL became necessary TO ascertain am
tho position of the bore Accordingly Mr. Scott the
diver in his ponderous costume descended into the
waters After being down longer time than ON preva
ous occasions slgnaled be drawn On coming On
board propeller he said that ho had done
possible to md the BORE but the assted condition % ae


moro propitious time would reveal its LOCALITY LAtee
In the afternoon the iabors Of drilling we're eontnued
After very unfsvorabe day. with cold hands and weeey
lmbs captain and with the propserirstafe>a 70
Jersey City about q
Year: 1869

The Turkish representative at the Paris Con-
ference has been directed by his Government
to sign the Protocol, and it is expected that
the Grecian ambassador will receive the same
instructions. With regard to the contents OF
the Protocol, we have as yet nothing but the
statement of Paris newspaper, published by
us few days ago, which. however, we think
will prove TO be substantially correct.
Year: 1869

The blow given to railroad lobbyists by the
resolution of the House, yesterday. against any
further money subsidieS. is wen described as
staggering. But the House needs to remember
that, il the necessity for saving our money is
Instant and peremptory, that for saving our
lands is scarcely less 80. What We have un-
dertaken to do We must fulfill, OF whatever
Year: 1869

Mr.. Scofeld did good service in calling for
the stoppage of the payment to the rebel
banker Corcoran for the use of his country
residence by the Government during the war.
Who were the members of the Army Board
that thought this claim of Mr. COrcoran's aJnst
oneP Let us have the names.
Year: 1869

We do not see that Congress has made a
great deal up TO this date by calling upon Mr..
johnson for his authority for issuing his
Amnesty Proclamation. The Presidents re-
plies to that body have not always seemed 30
cOgent as the one which we print to-day.
Year: 1869

We thank Gen. Garfield for his step to pre-
vent the filling of the present vacancies in
Brigadier Generalships in the Regular Army.
We know no reason why the Army should be
exempt from the retrenchment which is impera-
lively called for in every quarter.
Year: 1869

We have reached the point of getting bill
introduced for the abolition of the Franking
Privilege. Now let us see with what sedulous
care it will be lulled to sleep in the recesses of
the Committees.