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Year: 1870

Thomas Hoffman, aged fifty eight years,
was found dead in his room at his resi-
dence, near the terminus of North College
street, at an early hour yesterday morning.
His residence was near the suburbs Of the
northern part of the city. He retired the
night previous in apparently his usual
health. Shortly after 30 clock in the morn
ing he was stricken with apoplexy. His
son, lad about fourteen years old, who
was sleeping with him, awakened and lit
the candle, which disclosed the fact that
the old gentleman was dead. After day.
light the Coroner was summoned and an
inquest held, which elected verdict in
accordance with the facts. Deceased was
an old and respectable citizen, having been
a resident here for many years. He was
by occupation an engineer and had beer
a useful man in his avocation. He leaves
family and many relatives and friends to
mourn his sudden demise.
Year: 1870

The skating carnival at the Rink to-
morrow night will unquestionably be one
Of the most brilliant gatherings that has
occurred in the city during the season
The handsome Young ladies and gallant
young men of the city viii be there in full
force, and in gorgeous fancy dress cos-
tune. The event will be every way most
enjoyable and pleasant. The Rink will be
thronged, and we would advise those de-
string to witness the entertainment and
the performances of the skaters to 90
aoriu
Year: 1870

THE New York Shipping List gives
notice that In its next annual state
ment of the cotton crop of the United
States to be made up next September,
it will include in the total statement
of crop, the consumption of the cot
ton-growing States, derived from ac-
tual returns from the mills at the
South, excluding all estimates of un-
baled cotton taken for local use. BY
this method, the statement Of the
crop, and the production of the cOun-
try will be identical. One of the
great objects to be gained by the pro-
posed change in making up the an
nual statement of the crop, is to cor
rectly ascertain the exact proportion
of consumption in the States South,
as well as North of the Ohio and Po.
tomac rivers. This is a good idea, and
we hope the Charleston Courier and
New Orleans Price Current will adopt
it
Year: 1870

liberal tendencies, when the legislative body inter-
preted them by the expression Of its desires Your
Majesty, assured OF our cooperation, did not hesi-
tate, with abnegation without precedent in his
tory, to lay down the bases of the Parliamentary
constitution Of the empire But, faithful to the
great principle on which your Government is based
you would not consent, without the
direct participation of the people, TO
the introduction OF so considerable modidca-
tion in the power which you derive from their
free will. Assembled in its voting places, after
twenty years reign, 1t has, in It's iul independence
and under conditions which testify to the progress
and the virility Of public life, affirmed its appro-
baton with unanmity the force OF which no one
dare gainsay In acclaiming by more than seven
millions of suffrages the new form OF the empire,
the country, which has an instructive knowledge OF
what is for its interest and grandeur, says to you


'Sre France is with y0u; march with confidence in
the path whicn leads to all feasible progress and
found liberty upon the basis of respect for the laws
and constitution France places the cause OF liberty
under the protection OF your dynasty, and OF the
great bodies of the State "


In reference to this harangue, the Emperor replied
at some length but his speech has already appeared
in our columns, having been received by Atlantic
Cable on the very day of its delivery.
Year: 1870

With this issue the sixteenth volume otthisl
paper closes. During the existence of the
Usros DrxocRxT for sixteen years, il has
changed hands but twice and each time the
ehange was caused by the grim monster
death. The paper was established in 1854
by A. N. Francisco who continued proprietor
and Editor until his death in March 1867.
Ii was afterwards continued bv Wm. Arthur
intil his decease in October 1869. Il has
never failed during these sixteen years to
make its weekly appearance except for a
short time in 1861 in which year its material
was destroyed By ERE. II has passed through
every vicisstude tha: country paper can be
heir to. 1t has enjoyed prosperous and pro-
ftable days, well as those in which it was
difficult to raise the money to pay for the pa
per on which it was printed. At times it
has had bitter and strong competition to la
Dor with, but with each effort of enemies to
crusE it, it invariable come out on top, caus-
ing those who tried to destroy it to 60 under,
poorer if not wiser. The paper has always
been Democratic In politics but while strong
ly partizan its conductors have had the best
interests of Tuolumne County at heart and
have endeavored far as their ability and
power could do so, to advance those interests.
At present it is the only paper published in
the county and is likely to remain so for a
time. The present proprietor desireo to have
the support and confidence of the people of
the county to enable him to make it an in
teresting local paper. It's colurnns will be
opan to any citizen who wishes to write on
subjects connected with the welfare or pecu-
liar interests and needs of our locality. The
Democrat is on sound financial basis with
fair prospect before it. Hoping to be use
fui in the future. with thanks to many friends
through the past for favors shown US, we bid
farewell TO the Sixteen yeers that mark the
life Of the "UNIoN DEMOCRAT"
Year: 1870

PoLIrIcAL ANNouNcEaENT.-To-d Thorn
as Leonard Esq. announces himself o Candi-
date for Supervisor of this District. OF all
our local officers none is more important than
that of Supervisor who has the conduct of
all the financial concerns that directly inter-
est the people to greater extent than any
other officer ia the county. 1t is necessary
for the public good. that great care should be
taken to choose q man this Fall who is thor
oughly competent and who will impartially
and faithfully, discharge his official drties.
Mr, Leonard is possessed of good business
qualifications which should be q prerequisite
for the position. He is . permanent citizen
with an interest in the welfare Of our coantv,
and from our knowledge of the man we be-
lieve would make good officer after short
application Of study to ascertain the duties
required Of him by law.
Year: 1870

The Overland Circus exhibited here on
Thursday night, to an immense house. The
horse show was fine, AMI the performance ta-
ken all together was good. This show is no
exception to those that have preceded it in
allowing an army of hucksters to be contin-
ually passing among the audience to the an
noyance of every body, crying out "peanuts"
and the like. The display made by the Com
pany through our streets in the day time was
quite imposing outside of the two great fea-
lures, the Lion from Africa and the Lion from
the Foundry.
Year: 1870

The last run of the Confidence Mine for
eight days turned out $4,000. Total yield
for the month of May $500. This is one
of those mines that several parties worked
at different times at loss. Capital can be
applied to other mines in our county which
will pay capitalists, but are too much for our
poor men. We have the veins but lcek the
means with which to open and develop sufi;-
ciently, to place them on a paying basis.
Year: 1870

The Centennial Anniversary OF the settlement
Of Monterey was celebrated on yesterday the
sri inst. The Pioneer Society of San Fran
cisco chartered Steamer which carried a
large excursion party from that city to take
part in the interesting event of celebrating
the looth birthday of a town in the young
State of California.
Year: 1870

There are but few inventions or discoveries
which produce complete revolution in any de-
partment of labor. To have supposed. a year ago,
that the drtiest garment could be washod clean,
in twenty or thirty minutes, by boiling alone,
would have been regarded as an indication of in
sanity. But it has been demonstrated beyond any
doubt that this process not only cleans the clothes
but that garments thus washed become whittier and
clearer the longer it is used. Some people suggest
that clothes will get yellow after awhile. by being
washed in this way but such surpostion has no
foundation in fact, and is contradcted by the ex-
perience of every lady who has adopted this mode
of washing.


Everybody who has tried the machine in Shasta
have expressed themselves highly pleased with
its operations. 1t must be to be fully appre-
ciated, its full merits cannot be properly set
forth in ordinary advertisement


Public and private tests have been given of this
apparatus for the last six months, and more than
million of people have witnessed its success. Ten
thousand boilers sold in New York City in less
than five II onths, from stand, and at this time
the orders reach about one hundred day. Nc
ever used it as directed that did not recommend
it. 1t has been recommended by more than five
thousand persons in less than six months. Among
the names those of the most distinguished cit
izens of the United States but the best recommen-
dation is to take the boiler and it yourself Do
just as you are directed and you will be than
satisfied 1t appeals to us all matter of econ
omy, and can be shown to be the best kind of an
investment. 1t will return a yearly dividend in
cash of TWO HUNDRED PER CENT. on the
money invested. For instance we will suppose
your white clothing such as bed and table linen
ladies' and gentiemens' wear, and chdrens' cloth
ing, only cost you $40 year. They will last twice
long washe in this way as by the old method
Thus, you actually save 500 year by investing 10
or 200 per cent. annually. There is family
scarcely but spends than here stated but this
is taken as very low average of this branch of
family expense. Added to this is the great con-
venience and comfort of ths thing, which, all taken
together, makes it luxury which o..family can
well afford to be without.


This Boiler sells the best of any article Offer
ed to the public. Anybody after trying it fairly
will not let it go out of of the house.
Year: 1870

Fill the boiler with soft. water to within about
three inches Of the top of the inside boiler Slice
up one pound bar of good hard soap.


Bring the water to boil, and then place the
clothes in the hot water. The water will imme-
diately pour over the shell all around, and if it
boils raise the lid.


Keep up a h;.t fire for twenty minutes. Then
take the clothes out and Immediately sUDS them
through in soft water. If any shade of the dirt
remains. few rubs will take it all out. Then
rinse them in clean water wiring dry, and the wash
ing is done. Give particular heed to the following
SUGGESTIONS.


The clothes need not be wet before placing them
in the Boiler 1t is of vital importance to THOR
oUGHLY sUDs the clothing after boiling. Every
lady knows that the least particle of suds left in
the clothes to dry will cause the clothes to look
yellow. brisk fire is important in order to FRO
duce rapid boiling. Time may be saved by stirring
turning the clothes occasionally while boiling.
The cover should not be removed, except when
necessary, in order to insure quick work. If the
washing be large one, the clothes should be
sorted, dirty shirts, for instance, will require
double the time of sheets, pillow cases, napkins,
&c.


Articles much soiled may be left in for second
boiling. White fannels may be beautiful washed
without FULLING) by this process. They
should be put in when the water is hot, and rinsed
out in hot water.


Colored clothes should not be mixed with white,
and unless the colors fast they should never be
washed by this process. The most delicate laces,
cambrics, &C., such as would nearly fall to pieces
fwAshed in the ordinary way, may be was he'd per-
fectly, without injury by this process. The almost
absolute necessity of using soft, or "broken, y
water, is so we'll understood. as to hardly need
mention here.


No machine ever invented will entirely remove
the streaks from dirty wrist bands and Collars
This Self washing Boiler more nearly does it than
any other. device. Should shade or streak remain,
it will be found to be reduced and softened as to
disappear without the of a wash-board, by
merely rubbing them with the hands, thus avoiding
all the wear and tear of clothing by washing. 1t
has been carefully estimated that clothing receives
more than oNE-HALF ITS WEAR by the old
process of RUBBING, and consequently will last
twice as long if washed by this new process, which
alone would pay for Boiler many times during
single year, in almost any family, to say nothing
Of the important consideration cf saving labor.
For any required information call on or address


THOMAS GREENE,


Shasta Cal.
Shasta, April End, 1879.
Year: 1870

A libsrtine elopes with the wife Of a Paris
merchant. A person might suppose that a
duel woul be the consequence or at least a
law suit. but nothing of the kind. The hus-
band only writes the following letter to the
seducer: "Sir-I have tried TO rid myself
of my wife for some time. | must confess l
was afraid of her. A mad dog bit her a
week ago. and aln waiting the result
You will stand by her, and help her to live
through the agonies of the impending attack
of the dire ma'ady. May Good bless you" :"
Half. an hour after the recsipt of the above
letter, the seducer of the eloped wife eloped
from bis inamorata
Year: 1870

There is story to the effect that the can
didacy OF Prince Leopold is the result of a
secret understanding betH cen Napnleon and
Prim. These TWO have had several confer
ences lately, and it is mysteriously suggested
that they have made an arrangement by
which, should Prussia accept war with
France. Spain will come to the assistance of
the latter through Prim, the head of the
army. As q compensation for this support,
il isssid that Napoleon will aid Prim him
self 20 the Spanish crown. and thus at the
same time settle the question who will rule
over Spain. and which power shall dominate
in Europe, France Prussia
Year: 1870

ened, falling hair checked, and bald
ness often, though not always, cured
by sssAase. Nothing can restore the
hair where the follicles are destroyed,
or the glands atrophied and decayed.
But such as remain can be saved for
usefulness by this application. Instead
Of fouling the hair with pasty sedi-
ment. it will keep it clean and vigorous.
Its occasional use will prevent the hair
from turning gray or falling off, and
consequently prevent badness. Free
from those deleterious substances which
make some preparations dangerous and
injurious TO the hair, the Vigor can
only benefit but not harm it. If wanted
merely for a
Year: 1870

Yes, said the driver, three China
men and two white men,


Get out john in voice that could
not be mistaken. We told the boys to
get out. They were very unwilling to
90, but they finally turned out. The
leader held his rifle to their heads and
demanded their money. With many
protestatiOns of prOyerty they said they
had nOne-One said, two dollars hap al
lee, no more They would not be salts
fed, but with fearful imprecatiOns they
told them that they would shoot them
where they stood if they did not dis
gorge. One by one he stripped off their
tunics and boots and took what they
had. The third and last, who had the
largest amount of money tS3, 700), strung
around his neck or in belt, he handl-
ed very roughly. He took his long knife
about twelve inches) and ripped shirt,
vest and coat from top to bottom, and
the gold fell out with heavy 'thud' to
the ground. Having finished, they or
dered them into the coach and told the
driver to 'gO on much to our relief in
deed, for 7 fully expected that we would
be neXt-we cannot explain their parti-
ality in our favor, but think that they
were afraid to attempt to force us out.


l could easily have killed two of them,
but it would have been at the expense
of the life of one of the men on the box,
an issue which did not like to force
The hind curtains being down, none of
them could observe our movements
hence 1 had the drop on any one of
them except the man who covered the
driver, who was little too far. Thus
ended my experience with the Road
Agents of Montana, of whom 1 have
heard and read so much.
Year: 1870

A stroll along the hanks of the river
revealed many fresh beaver tracks.
The beaver when forced to leave his
home by the spring freshets, which fill
it with water, seeks his native living
along the banks of the small river until
the waters subside. He is a gregariOus
and playful animal, fond of gymnastics
for their own sake. When he finds q
steep smooth mud bank he usually
amuses himself by crawling up and then
sliding off into the water, repeating the
process many times, apparently enjoy
ing the fun as much as boys do coasting.
He is nocturnal in his habits. an,l vor,,
timid; Taking the s:ginall canoe, KuTii-
la padHliee,Gi patiently up and down, ma
king as little noise as possible, and scan
ming the water near the banks for the
beavers nose. This being the only
part visible, the rest being below the
surface.


A crack, followed by a shout, told
that my old Scotch rifle had done its
work, and KuTilla soon appeared in
triumph, bearing small beaver. The
flesh of this animal is to most persons
disagreeable. A slight OdOr and flavor
which accompany it frequently produce
nausea with those unacustOmed to 1t. I
never ate the meat, but the paws and
tail l found very good. The former
were covered with black skin, with on
ly little hair near the the arm or leg.
When thoroughly boiled they resemble
pigs feet. The tail is composed of mus
cular fiber, containing a large amount
of peculiarly sweet fat in the interstices.
The skin which covers the tail has the
of scales, hut there are no
real scales. The skin readily peals off
if scorched in the fire and the tail when
well boiled, is delicious mOrsel.


The muscles and inner skin are reduc-
ed by boiling 10 u kind of Jelly,
and the whole is SO rich that one can
not eat much of it. The castoreum,
which is used in medicine, is contained
in two glands, which open near the tail.
Their use is not clearly understood but
it is probably similar to that of musk
glands in the muskrat and muskdeer.
4 faEOrite amusement among the Kui-
chin Indians consists in taking the hU-
merus i'll the hands and endeavOring to
break it; as it is very short and strong
this requires considerable strength, Af-
ter skinning the beaver, and stretching
the skin on hoop Of green willow, we
push off.-DdL'S Alaska.
Year: 1870

The Cleveland Plain Dealer takes an
encouraging view of the canvass in Ohio
but one that we believe will be a1nuIv
justified by the result in October:


THE Democracy of Ohio have a spIaD-
did chance for success at the next cleo
ton. We have no hesitancy in predict
ing that the change public sentiment is
so decided against Radicalism, that the
trlfilng majority of seven thousand
thrown against us last fall, can be re-
versed, and the entire Democratic State
ticket will he elected. We honestly be-
lleve that If the Democrats will work
vigorously and energeticalIy, that we
Will elect our Congress in all the doubt
ful districts, which will give US a major
of the Congressional delegation from the
State. We hope that the Importance
and necessity of thorough and svstem-
attic organization of the party, even in
the minority counties, will not be over
looked. We met defeat last year be-
cause we were too confident of UictOrt.
Confidence is good thing, but lCOgE Sc
cures the deired result. Because the
tide Is with us, we should not be idle.
Let us welcome to our organization as
co-wOTkers, all who want a cHdRqc Of df-
fairs. Do not make the party a close
COIpOIatlOH Out invite as allies that
large and intelligent body of men who
are disgusted with legislation, State and
NatiOnal-whO are believers in honesty
and patriOtism-and who regard it as
necessary for the good of the country
that decisive blow should be struck
that will end u party that has given
power to faithless men-toO dishonest or
too weak-tO satisfactorily and honestly
administer the Government. We wei
come every accession to our ranks
every voter who will join us in over
throwing Radicalism.
Year: 1870

Dr. Wooster Beach made a post moyten exam
inatioh OF the body OF Agnes Little, who Is supposed
TO have been murdered by her husband John at t53
West Thirty ninth street. but he was unable TO say
whether she died OF the injuries found on her head
john Little is still in custody
Year: 1870




The st. Louis Democrat of the 20tA instant says
A short distance below Carondelet is fine tract
OF land known as the Allen place. The farm is
rented by a Mr.. Wagner, who, with his family.
evening MIR. Wagner told his to search for
missing steer in the TIMBER and the boy, with two
companions started out to look for it On reaching
a point about three-quarters of a mile below the
river pes Peres, and within few yards of the track
OF the Iron Mountain Railroad the boys saw a dark
body among the trees which they at first supposed
to be the missing animal. On closer approach,
however, they found the body of man hanging by
leather strap from the limb of a small tree, within
twenty-five feet OF the railroad track.


The body only of the man remained, as the limbs
hogs. The man had apparently been hanging there
for several months, and the skin and flesh on the
hands, arms, and face had dried and shrivelled
under the fierce rays Of the until the corpse ap
peared like an Egyptian mummy. The eyes, lips,
and tongue We're gone, aud the weight OF
the body upon the strap had burst the skin of
the chin, and the jawbone was exposed to view. The
intestiIes were also gone, and the sight was
altogether one OF the most horrible that Gould be
imagined. The strap by which the body was sus-
penoed had evidently been used by the deceased as
belt. No knot or moose tied in II, but it had
been buckled over the limb and the suicide, II
suicide IL was, had deliberately thrust his head
through the loop, and with his feet resting upon
the ground had leaned forward upon the strap
two OF the ribs, one on the right and one on the
left side were broken, suspicion was aroused that
the man might have been murdered aud placed
in that position to create false impression that ne
had committed suicide. With the exception OF the
two broken ribs, however, the other bones were
found entire. 1t is possible that the may have
been accidentally injured ana out OF the reach OF
human assistance, may, In his agony, have used this
method OF terminating his sufferings Be this as 1t
may, nothing was found by which the mutilated
remains could be Identified and the COroner's jury,
believing that the man had committed suicide,
turned verdict In accordance with the suppo-
SitOQ.
Year: 1870




Considerable excitement says the Pittsburg Com
eTetal OF yesterday was caused in the Seventeenth
ward during the latter part OF last week. by the
markaole conduct OF man who had for years been
one OF the most temperate, respectable and econo-
nomcal residents OF that part OF the city, and who
II is stated had amassed fortune of over $780, 600
1t appears that his strange conduct was first
noticed few days ago. when he gave a free lunch
at tavern ON Pike street to large crowd, the ex-
pense being about s75 On Saturday he went tO
Mitchell Moreland's livery stable and contracted
for a splendid team for STo0. He chen hired four
men TO drive around with him, paying them s. per
day each. His next step was to engage a band OF
music for one week, at s25 per night to serenade
him every evening.


On Saturday he went TO market and bought SIS
worth OF bouquets and distributed them with a
lavish hand along Penn and Butler streets. He also
purchased some six dozen bottles OF wine, saying
that he was going TO give grand celebration.


His conduct was so strange that t was deemed
best TO have him taken TO DiXm0nt, and he was re-
moved TO that hospital yesterday. The unfortunate
man mad been for several years sober and indus
rlous citizen In explanation OF his strange con-
duct IL ls stated that some six weeks ago two OF his
children, OF whom he was very fond died.