In addition to the in depth report on the slavery issue, the May 27, 1850 edition of the “Placer Times” contained a number or short articles regarding two in-progress trials involving squatters, a theft and a mysterious loss. “JUSTICES’ COURT.…
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Criminal Annals, Part 41 – The Placer Times: The Slave Case
As promised in the May 24, 1850 edition of the “Placer Times,” the May 27, 1850 edition has an in depth followup on the case involving the runaway slave that had been captured after California had adopted a State Constitution…
Criminal Annals, Part 40 -The Placer Times: Another Affray
Page 2 of the May 24, 1850 edition of the “Placer Times” has three small articles in one column that refer to a shooting, a drowning and what to do with a captured runaway slave when the California Constitution forbids…
Criminal Annals, Part 39 – The Placer Times: Watchmen and Gold Coins
There being very little artificial light in early Sacramento during the night, the possibility of a crime or disruption of the peace occurring was high. Thus, the recently established city government took steps to help its citizens and protect the…