Continuing with the September 20, 1852 edition of the Sacramento “Daily Union,” we find under “From the Interior” a number of interesting items. “FROM SHASTA. “ The following items of news are gleaned from the Shasta Courier [1852-1905], of the…
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Criminal Annals, Part 122 – Calaveras Correspondence
Moving on to the September 20, 1852 edition of the Sacramento “Daily Union,” we find under “Calaveras Correspondence” an altercation between some Chileans and a young American. “Calaveras Correspondence. “Jackson, Sept. 18, 1852 “Messrs. Editors: – To-day being the anniversary…
Criminal Annals, Part 121 – Calaveras Correspondence
Moving on to the September 18, 1852 edition of the Sacramento “Daily Union,” we find under “Calaveras Correspondence “ the lynching of two horse thieves. Following that is a report of a huge piece of gold found in northern El…
Criminal Annals, Part 120 – Recorders Court
Continuing with the September 17, 1852 edition of the Sacramento “Daily Union,” there is a column devoted to the actions of the Recorder’s Court in Sacramento. The Recorder’s Court, which is equivalent to our former Justice courts, handled minor and…