The October 1, 1852 edition of the Sacramento “Daily Union,” has, on page two, a short discussion on the Chinese in Sacramento, followed by an interesting comment on the E Clampus Vitus group. “THE CHINESE ON K STREET. – We…
Category: Criminal Annals
Criminal Annals,Part 130 – Recorder’s Court.- Before Judge McGrew
Continuing with the always entertaining Recorder’s Court listings in the September 28, 1852 edition of the Sacramento “Daily Union,” we find the following: “Recorder’s Court.- Before Judge McGrew. Monday, Sept. 27, 1852. “Juan Baptiste, an old offender, for fighting and…
Criminal Annals, Part 129 – E. Clampus Vitus
Moving to the September 28, 1852 edition of the Sacramento “Daily Union,” we find a note regarding a new, but curious, organization in town, one that exists to this day. “‘E. CLAMPUS VITUS.’ — Some the San Francisco editors are…
Criminal Annals, Part 128 – Suicide
Continuing with the September 27, 1852 edition of the Sacramento “Daily Union,” we find a note regarding another sad suicide for unknown reasons in Sacramento. “SUICIDE. – A man by the name of David Staffy, aged 35 or 40 years,…