Continuing with the August 16, 1852 edition of the Sacramento “Daily Union,” we find a column titled El Dorado County Correspondence. It is actually a letter, as were most of the stories, in this case from Diamond Springs, and covers…
Criminal Annals, Part 102 – From the Interior
The August 16, 1852 edition of the Sacramento “Daily Union,” has stories about about both El Dorado and Calaveras counties, under their regular heading of “From the Interior.” “FROM THE INTERIOR. “El Dorado. “The El Dorado News says that James…
Criminal Annals, Part 101 – Mixed Information
In the August 7, 1852 edition of the Sacramento “Daily Union,” is found a column heading called “From the Interior.” Under this heading are stories first from Marysville and then Placerville. “Marysville “ We are indebted to Wells, Fargo &…
Criminal Annals, Part 100 – Senator Henry Clay Passes
On June 29, 1852 Senator Henry Clay passed away. He and Senator Thomas Hart Benton, the father-in-law of John C. Fremont, were the two strongest proponents of statehood for California and westward expansion. Clay was also popular with the rest…
Criminal Annals, Part 99 – Sink or Swim
Although the newspapers are beginning to fill up with more and more articles and commentary regarding the upcoming Presidential election in November of 1852, there is still a bit of space for local news. In the August 3, 1852 edition…
Criminal Annals, Part 98 – Fatal Duel
The August 3, 1852 edition of the Sacramento “Daily Union,” has a story about something that was fairly common in the early years of California and our country, for that matter, dueling. Involved were James William Denver, a California State…