Continuing with the October 2, 1852 edition of the Sacramento “Daily Union,” we again find the most interesting of the articles listed under the doings in the Recorder’s Court, where minor criminals, many of whom seem to be there most…
Criminal Annals, Part 132 – Miners Convention
The October 1, 1852 edition of the Sacramento “Daily Union,” contains an article regarding who should or should not have the rights to the mining lands of California. It shows that nearly 160 years ago, things were not much different…
Criminal Annals, Part 131 – Chinese on K Street
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…
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,…