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From: Dee Sardoc <>
Subject: Stockton, San Joaquin Co., CA -- Sept 1858
Date: Sat, 18 Mar 2006 09:31:47 -0800


Weekly Stockton Democrat
Stockton, San Joaquin Co., CA
September 1858
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Sunday, 5 Sept 1858
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MARRIED -- in this city, on Tuesday evening, by Rev. P.G. BUCHANAN; Mr.
John DILWOOD to Mrs. Sobriety MARTIN.

DIED -- in this city, at the Pacific Hotel, Sept. 1st, of general
consumption, Francis Marion SMITH, aged 31 years, a native of Mississippi.

DIED -- in this city, Sept. 1, Mary Isabella, only daughter of George and
Anna VIACENT , aged 1 year, 6 mos, 22 days.

CAMP-MEETING -- A Camp-Meeting will commence today, 8 miles from this city,
near the Turner’s School House. Dr. J.D. PECK, late of New York city, is
expected to be present. The Camp-Ground is about 2 miles above, in the
direction of Sonora -- that occupied 2 years since by the Rev. O. FISHER.

AN OLD MAN STABBED by HIS SON -- We learn from the Sonoma ‘Journal’ that an
old man named RAINS was stabbed, and it is supposed fatally wounded, by his
son William, on Wednesday night. They were proceeding from Petaluma to
their home, 3 miles distant, and were both intoxicated. The old man called
the son a thief, whereupon the son knocked his father down and stabbed him
twice in the left side with a pocket knife. The son returned to Petaluma
where he was arrested.

GOOD TIME -- Mr. M. SHOEMAKER, a young German dentist on Main street,
pulled 12 teeth for a lady in ½ hour’s time. It wouldn’t take him long to
depopulate a person’s mouth at that rate.

>FERGUSON, shot by JOHNSTON, in their late duel, will recover from his wounds.


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Sunday, 12 Sept 1858
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DANGEROUS ATTACK -- Dr. S. McLEAN, yesterday, a short distance from the
city, while endeavoring to pick up a young calf to carry home on his horse,
was attacked by the cow that claimed the calf, in a style that threatened
for a short time a serious termination.

The animal struck him in the breast with her horns, which fortunately are
not straight, but they curve in a manner that the points did not enter. In
addition, the Dr. avoided the full force of the blow, by inserting his
thumb in the cow’s eye, which caused her to raise her head, and to endeavor
to check her direct course. The cow did not give up the fight because she
was gouged, but succeeded in getting Dr. McLEAN down, and to tread upon him
in a manner to give him several severe bruises.

Fortunately for the Dr., his dogs were near by and attacked the animal so
as to draw her off after them, and in this way his life was saved. It is
somewhat singular that the cow has heretofore been considered quite gentle
and above all suspicion of acting in such an outrageous manner.

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CALIFORNIANS DROWNED -- Mr. F. HATCH and wife, of California, were drowned
on the 14th ult., in Gray’s Harbor, Puget Sound, while attempting to cross
from the north to the south side of the Bay, in a Chinook canoe. Their
vessel was dashed to pieces among the breakers and they were hurried eternity.

CHILD ABANDONED by ITS INSANE MOTHER - Butte ‘Record’
One morning last week Dr. BURLINGAME, whose residence is a short distance
below Oroville, found a basket at his front gate, containing a male child,
some 6 months old. Inquiry soon traced its parentage to a woman supposed to
be insane. It appears that she had been endeavoring to give it away for
some time, but failing in this, she procured the services of Emma GRAY and
Kate STONE, who to secure it a respectable home, left it in the Doctor’s
yard. The mother was seen the following day, near the “Central House,” with
a piece of wood wrapped in shawls and blankets, in her arms. It is
understood that her husband was recently killed in San Francisco, which so
affected the unfortunate creature as to unsettle her reason. The child is a
beautiful, bright little fellow, and has, we understand, been adopted by
the wife of Capt. W.O. MURRAY.


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Sunday, 19 Sept 1858
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CHARLES DOWSE -- S.F. ‘Herald’ Sept. 11
On Thursday last, Chief of Police CURTIS had an excellent photograph taken
of Charles DOWSE, who is accused of the murder of Peter DECKER on the 6th
of June last. While setting for his picture, DOWSE remarked that he had
left some money in this city when he fled, and the Chief, knowing that he
had never earned it by honest labor, inquired how he came possessed of the
money? “I stole it,” said DOWSE. “Where and when?” asked the Chief -- and
DOWSE then gave him a narrative of the transaction, of which the following
is the substance:

He stated that, in May last, he happened to be in Stockton, and put up in a
house on the levee, kept by a Frenchman. He saw the proprietor take a bag
of money from the drawer, and watched him till he deposited it under the
head of his mattress.

It happened that during the night the proprietor had occasion to leave his
bed, when DOWSE immediately availed himself of his absence to steal the
money, amounting to $196, which he deposited under the head of the mattress
he slept. In the morning, the Frenchman missed his money, and lodged a
complaint with the City Marshal, who instituted a strict examination of all
who left that day by the steamer for San Francisco.

DOWSE was examined among the rest, but as the Frenchman could not swear
that the money found on the person of DOWSE belonged to him, the thief was
discharged. Such is the story he related to CURTIS.

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SAD and SINGULAR DEATH -- The San Jose ‘Tribune’ notices the deceased of
Mrs. E.B. MOODY, an old and highly respectable resident of that place, who
died recently under very singular circumstances.

She retired early in the evening, complaining of fatigue; Mr. MOODY retired
soon after, and found his wife lying in her usual sleeping posture, partly
upon her side, with her face turned towards the wall.

He was careful not to disturb her slumbers, and on rising in the morning,
observed a similar caution. He went to his steam-mill, a few rods distant,
and busied himself there until the hour for breakfast, when returning to
the house he was informed by his little son that his wife had not yet
arisen. In alarm he hastened to her bed, and found her dead and cold.

It could not be certainly known at what hour she had died, it was thought
by some of the relatives that it was soon after lying down. She had
evidently expired peacefully, without a struggle, probably of a disease of
the heart.

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POISONING -- Mrs. Julia A. MASON died from effects of strychnine in
Sacramento on Sunday the 12th instant. Her brother, James MURDOCH, was
poisoned at the same time, but was saved by a powerful emetic, followed by
large doses of warm lard, causing him to vomit. There is some mystery in
the matter.

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SUPPOSED SUICIDE of KELLERSBERGER -- S.F. ‘Alta’
It is probable that Mr. KELLERSBERGER, formerly Swiss Consul in this city
[San Francisco], committed suicide some days ago, near San Juan, in
Monterey County.

The corpse of a man who had been dead, apparently about a week, was found
near that town some 3 days ago, and although disfigured by decay and
lacerated by coyotes, some acquaintances of Mr. KELLERSBERGER are confident
that the body is his. We have no particulars or details, except that $20
were found in the pocket of the clothing on the corpse.

It will be remembered that KELLERSBERGER left here some 4 or 5 months ago,
clandestinely, going, as was supposed, in the direction of San Jose. After
his departure it was found that he was involved in debt, and it was charged
that some of his debts were of a fraudulent character. He had resided in
San Francisco for a long time previously and had always had a good
reputation in the community. [see 10 Oct 1858 issue]

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DEATH of HON. W.I. FERGUSON -- The Sacramento ‘Mercury’ is in mourning for
the death of Hon. W.I. FERGUSON, from the effect of his wound received in
his late duel with Geo. Pen JOHNSTON. A telegram to the ‘Mercury,’ dated
San Francisco, Sept. 14th; 9 p.m. says:

The Hon. W.I. FERGUSON died this afternoon at 10 minutes before 5 o’clock.
His physician decided, at 2 o’clock, that amputation would have to be
performed. Mr. FERGUSON was fully aware of the fact. He died immediately
after the leg was taken off. The wound is represented to have been a very
severe one. His numerous friends in this city are plunged into mournfulness
for his sudden and almost unexpected demise.

FUNERAL -- The remains of the late Hon. W.I. FERGUSON were conveyed to the
Sacramento boat Wednesday afternoon, says the S.F. ‘Call,’ by a procession
numbering 150 gentlemen, among whom the Hon. D.C. BRODERICK, the late and
present Representatives of San Francisco, in the Senate and Assembly, a
delegation of the citizens of Sacramento and many of our prominent citizens.

During the progress of the procession, the City Hall bell tolled a funeral
knell in respect to the memory of one, who, during his official career, had
ever been a warm advocate of the various organized Departments of the State.

The remains were accompanied to Benicia by the following gentlemen: Hons.
E.L. SULLIVAN, G.A. GRANT, S.B. BEEL, S. SOULE, S. JOHNSON, W. SHAW, D.
MAHONEY, E.J. MOORE, and Gens. James A. McDOUGALL, J.M. ESTELL, Col. E.D.
BAKER and Leonidas HASKELL, Esq. At Benicia, they were transferred to the
pall-bearers from Sacramento. At the steamer, the wharf was crowded to
excess, and as the mournful pageant proceeded its full length, the scene
was impressive and solemn.

The body was received by a Committee for Sacramento at Benicia, and
conveyed to the Capital for burial. On the arrival of the boat at
Sacramento, the remains were immediately taken to the Senate Chamber, where
a guard of honor was placed over them. They were taken from there to the
Rev. Mr. BENTON’s church, Thursday morning, where the services were held.

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SHOCKING CASUALTY -- On Friday, the 10th instant, says the Mariposa ‘Star,’
Alice, a child some 9 or 10 months old, the daughter of Mr.&Mrs. BEAL, who
reside near Mormon Bar, fell into a tub of boiling water, from the effects
of which it died in the course of 2 or 3 hours. Dr. COWAN was immediately
summoned to the scene of the accident, but medical aid was unavailing.

STABBED -- The ‘Beacon’ says that at LOCKHART’s ferry, Pitt river, on
election day, Jo. T. ROFF, formerly of Red Bluff, had a fisticuff with
Frank NEWLAND. Tom FLEMING was about to interfere on the part of NEWLAND,
when ‘Pole’ TUIR pushed him away, at the same time giving him a lick with
his fist, and kicking him, causing him to fall over a porch. FLEMING then
rose up, and followed TUIR into the house, at the same time drawing his
knife, a large 8-inch Bowie, and plunged it several times into the back and
shoulder of his antagonist, wounding him horribly, but it is believed not
fatally.

SAD -- Henry SMITH and Andrew HUMES, says the San Andreas ‘Independent,’
were so badly injured while blasting rocks on Thursday, the 9th instant,
that each of them will lose an eye.


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Sunday, 26 Sept 1858
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MARRIED -- in this city, Sept. 21st, by Rev. E.W. HAGAR, at the residence
of the bride’s father; Mr. George GRAY to Miss Cynthia A. HAMMOND, all of
this city. [We return our thanks for the courtesies extended to this
office. May happiness and prosperity attend the happy couple.]

MARRIED -- in this city, Sept. 19th, at the residence of W.T.A. GIBSON, by
Rev. John A ANDERSON; Mr. Henry MILLER to Miss Catherine SELLERS, all of
Stockton, Cal.

DIED -- in this city, Sept. 23d, Sarah Louisa, only daughter of Daniel T.
and Sarah L. DAGGETT, aged 10 years.

DIED -- in this city, 22d inst., John B., infant son of John B. and Sarah
S. HOUCHE, aged 3 months, 22 days. [New London, Conn., and Providence,
R.I., papers please copy.]

DIED -- in this city, Saturday, Sept. 18th, Thomas J. AYLESWORTH, aged 25
years, 10 months. [Providence and New Bedford papers will please copy.]

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MURDER -- On Sunday 19th inst., at about 10a.m., says that Mariposa ‘Star,’
some of the citizens near the corner of Main and Fifth streets, in that
town, were alarmed by the report of a pistol in the direction of the
Chinese houses in that neighborhood.

Several proceeded in the direction of the shooting, and upon arriving at
the yard, adjoining, found a man by the name of Francis KERRINS lying in
the agonies of death, the blood gushing from his mouth and nostrils. It was
supposed that he was shot at or about the spot where he was found which was
about 20 yards from the house, as he was seen on the street a few minutes
before.

The buildings were surrounded and search made for the murderer. A Chinaman
was seen with a pistol in his hand by some of those who first arrived on
the ground, but could not be identified. No pistol could be found about the
place.

Several arrests were made, and a strict investigation will be made with a
view of detecting the author of this crime. A coroner’s jury held an
inquest but gained no clue as to the person who fired the pistol.

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SHOCKING ACCIDENT at SHASTA -- On Monday, 13th Sept., as John SHAFFER, who
resides near Shasta, says the ‘Courier’ of that place, was attempting to
lock the wheel of his wagon, on the brow of a hill about ¾ of a mile from
town, the oxen gave a sudden start; this pitched his little son Jacob, 10
years of age, from his seat, when the wheel passed immediately across his
head, crushing it horribly, and producing instant death.


Transcribed by Dee Sardoch
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