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Subject: [CASANJOA] Stockton, San Joaquin Co., CA -- 20-25 July 1863
Date: Tue, 04 Sep 2007 08:35:01 -0700


Stockton Daily Independent
Stockton, San Joaquin Co., CA
20-25 JULY 1863
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>>MONDAY, 20 JULY 1863<<

[damaged paper] …in this city, on the 18th inst., to the wife of Elton BAKER, of a daughter.

…in this city, on the 18th inst., to the wife of S. FERGUSON, of a daughter.

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ASSAULT AND SHOOTING AFFAIR -- On Saturday evening our city was thrown into unusual excitement in consequence of an attempt made by Capt. C.M. WEBER to take the life of Judge HESLEP, by shooting him with a pistol ball. The circumstances attending the assault are substantially as follows:

HESLEP is attorney for one COGGESHALL, a claimant to 160 acres of land within the limits of the Weber Grant, a claim which has been a number of years in litigation, and now comes up again under a new phase, notwithstanding the establishment by the courts of the Weber title. Mr. W.J. BARRETT was empowered (in accordance with the provisions of a recent enactment granting counsel the power to appoint whom they may see fit to serve summons) to serve the proper papers upon Capt. WEBER. With this intention BARRETT proceeded to WEBER’s house, where he was met by WEBER and before an opportunity was offered him to make known his business, was beaten over the head with a heavy cane, cutting the scalp in 9 different places, and bruising his arm in sundry places while raising it to ward off the blows. BARRETT succeeded in making his escape from the premises, being provided with no weapon or other means of defense, to a neighboring residence where he fainted from great loss of blood and !
where
the cuts upon his head were sewed up and bandaged by Dr. SPOSATI. The blows took effect principally upon the top and back parts of the head and although very severe, did not injure the skull. His face entirely escaped being bruised. A short time after this occurrence, Capt. WEBER was seated on the stoop on the east side of his office, when Judge HESLEP passed by. He very soon returned and approached Capt. WEBER, raising his cane to his shoulder, and remarked “You had better compromise that matter,” or words of that import, referring to the suit entered against him by COGGESHAL. WEBER became exasperated by what he deemed to be an effort to levy black-mail upon him, and HESLEP observing his manner turned to leave him, when WEBER drew from his pocket a Deringer loaded with a ball of ordinary revolver size, make to fit the pistol by being wound with cotton cloth, and fired, the ball taking effect in the back, perforating a part of the lungs and making its appearance at the breas!
t. Jud
ge HESLEP then ran towards El Dorado street bridge, holding 1 hand upon the wound on the breast and his cane in the other, exclaiming, “WEBER has shot me.” The wounded man was assisted to the office of Dr. SPOSATI, where the ball was extracted by that gentleman, assisted by Dr. LANGDON. He was then conveyed to his residence on Market street, where he lies in a very critical state. A warrant was issued from the Court of Justice Baldwin for the arrest of Capt. WEBER, upon the charge of “assault with a deadly weapon with intent to do great bodily harm,” and on being placed in the hands of proper officers they proceeded to the residence of the defendant for the purpose of making the arrest, but found the premises locked, and apparently no one occupying the house. Yesterday morning Captain WEBER surrendered himself to the Chief of Police and gave bonds before Justice brush for his appearance in the sum of $3000. In the event of the death of Judge HESLEP, he (WEBER) will be arrest!
ed upo
n the charge of murder and held accordingly. With the origin of the difficulty and the aggravating circumstances which combined to bring it into existence, we have, in this connection, nothing to say; in fact, the public are already, to a considerable extent, familiar with them.
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ASSAULT AND BATTERY -- William ALLISON pleaded guilty in Justice Bruch’s Court on Saturday, to the charge of committing an assault and battery upon one Lawrence KILRAIN, on the San Joaquin river, and was fined $10 and costs, which he paid and was discharged.

CALAVERAS --
-H.C. HIGBY, of Poverty Bar, who was nominated by the Copperheads of Calaveras for the Assembly, declines the honor.
-N.G. SAWYER has retired from the editorial management of the ‘Chronicle,’ which journal will hereafter be conducted by the “Chronicle Publishing Company.”

>>TUESDAY, 21 JULY 1863<<

MARRIED -- in this city, on the 20th inst., by Justice F.T. BALDWIN; Mr. E.M. WILCOX, of Contra Costa County, to Miss Margaret Ann OLDS, of San Joaquin.

MARRIED -- in this city, July 19th, by Rev. Father GALLAGHER; Mr. Nicola ENDIH to Miss Parallina VIZELICH. [We acknowledge the compliments extended this office in the form and substance of a bountiful supply of champagne. The happy couple will accept our thanks, and best wishes for their future welfare.]

STEALING a SADDLE -- James JOHNSON, whose knowledge of the art of being a successful rogue reaches only so far as to lead him into certain detection, appeared before Justice Baldwin yesterday to answer to the charge of stealing a saddle of the value of $33 from the ranch of Mr. SMITH, about 8 miles from this city. He alleged that he simply removed the saddle from 1 side of a tree to the other for the purpose of converting it into a temporary pillow, but forgot to state how far he carried the saddle before he reached the “aforesaid” tree. The court regarded it as a plain case of petit larceny and JOHNSON was sent to the county jail for 50 days.

ASSAULT and BATTERY -- A fight occurred in the Phoenix Hotel on Sunday night, between Francisco MORISCO and Emanuel SCHIAFFINO, in which the latter was struck over the head with a bottle of wine, and the compliment returned by a cut on the face with a knife. SCHIAFFINO made complaint before Justice Brush, charging assault and battery by MORISCO; but it appearing to the Court that both parties were about equally guilty in the affair, a fine of $5 and costs, amounting in all to $14, was imposed upon the unfortunate MORISCO, he having the ill luck to be the victim to the “first say” of the complainant in the case.

>>WEDNESDAY, 22 JULY 1863<<

DIED -- in this city, On Tuesday, July 21st, of congestive fever, America, daughter of Henry and Elizabeth GRISSIM, aged 2 years, 5 months. [The funeral will take place today (Wednesday) at 4 o’clock p.m., from Corinthian Block.]

DIED INSANE -- A young man by name of David LITTLE, an inmate of the State Insane Asylum, committed from San Mateo county, died at the institution on Monday morning last, and his remains were forwarded on the same day to Redwood City, at the request of his friends. He had been admitted but a few days (his case being nearly hopeless), during which time he sank rapidly until death intervened and relieved him of his sufferings.

MURDER -- Edwin BROWN, formerly in the employ of John ROY, of Placerville, was murdered on the 11th June, a mile from Markleyville, near Silver Mountain. He had 2 bullet holes in the back of his head. J.W. WARE, the partner of BROWN, who has not been seen since the murder, is suspected as the guilty one. Deceased was a native of Ohio, aged 40 years.

WANTED -- A girl to do housework. Apply to Mrs. BALDWIN, 2 doors south of Weber House.

POLICE COURT --
-The name of Edward HUGHES was called yesterday morning in Judge Brush’s court and met with a response from a modest and rather good-looking man with a face wreathed in smiles, and confidence in his ability to establish an overwhelming defense beaming from the corners of his eyes as he cast them in the direction of the officer to whom he was indebted for the honor of a “first appearance” in the police dock. The court informed him of the nature of the offense with which he was charged -- that of being drunk and disorderly contrary to all rules of propriety and in violation of the laws of the city. The defendant “smiled audibly” and cast a wink at the policeman, after which he addressed his remarks to the court after the following manner: “Your Honor, these ‘leven year I’ve been fightin’ the ager, and applyin’ every remedy which could possibly be compounded from the stock in trade of the oldest druggist in the State, and devil a bit has that same ager budged. A friend advised !
me to
drink whisky as an emetic. I don’t drink intoxicating liquors -- in fact I have no taste for them; but I followed the advice of my friend, and now that’s what’s the matter with *me.*” The court ventured to enquire if the “emetic” operated. “Only to make me drunk, your Honor!” The prisoner implored the court to “come at him lightly,” for he was short of funds and promised he would never again give himself occasion to appear under similar circumstances. He paid the costs, and returning thanks to the Judge, bowed himself out of Court with as many airs as are customary to French dancing masters on introductory occasions.
-Patrick MORTON was next called to answer to the same charge. He alleged that he came from the ranch upon which he had been employed in the labor of harvesting, with $28 in his pocket, but now found himself with “ne’er a red.” The Court admonished him against the danger of keeping late hours and bad company; and that he might be free from the evil influences of both, sent him up for 2 ½ days.

SUIT FOR DAMAGES -- Arthur THORNTON, by his attorney J.H. BUDD, Esq., commenced suit in the 5th District court yesterday, against John THOMPSON, K.B. THOMPSON, John GERHART and Mr. WORLY, for the sum of $10,000 damages alleged to have been sustained by plaintiff on or about the 16th of March last, in consequence of an assault upon him by defendants with a shot gun. The complaint alleges that at the date mentioned above, defendants were guilty of firing upon him while in the defense of his property; that the shot took effect in the left arm; “endangering his life” and causing, ever since, the entire loss of the use of the arm. The complainant alleges that he is deprived of the ability to transact his ordinary business and is rendered to a great extent helpless. He therefore claims the amount of damages mentioned in the complaint. The circumstances attending the shooting affair in which THORNTON was wounded are generally familiar and need not be repeated here.

HEAVY BAIL -- A warrant was issued out of the court of Justice Baldwin yesterday for the arrest of Capt. C.M. WEBER, upon the charge of “assault with intent to commit murder.” The defendant appeared in court, and requested a continuance of the examination until tomorrow (Thursday), his counsel being absent from the city. The court granted the request, fixing the bond for his appearance at $10,000, which was readily forthcoming, Messrs. L.M. CUTTING, F.J. HUGGINS, Andrew WOLF and Samuel FISHER, sureties.

DEPARTURE -- Mrs. A.F. MITCHELL, a lady highly esteemed in the social circles in which she moved in this city, and latterly a popular teacher in the intermediate department of the Public Schools, took her departure yesterday for the Atlantic States, her immediate destination being Danbury, Conn. Her absence from a position she has filled so creditably to herself and so satisfactorily to the Board of Education, will be experienced by all who comprehend the value of a good teacher, and the difficulty with which their places are supplied.

INCORPORATED -- The “Star and Excelsior Consolidated Copper Mining Company,” filed their certificate of incorporation in the office of the County Clerk yesterday. The location of the company’s claim is in the Gopher District, Calaveras county, and is comprised within the area of 1200 feet in length by 300 feet in width. The capital stock is $240,000, divided into 2400 shares at $100 per share. The following are elected as Trustees for the 1st 3 months:
G.H. HATCH
B.F. MAINS
C. Aug. WEIHE

>>THURSDAY, 23 JULY 1863<<

DEATH of JUDGE HOLMES -- We have been placed in possession of a paper printed at Troy, N.Y., containing the proceedings of the Rensselaer County Bar expressive of their regret on the deceased of one of their numbers, Hon. Jacob HOLMES, late husband of Mrs. L.F. HOLMES, formerly of this city. [followed by resolutions]

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KILLED -- A noted desperado named James BRYSON, well known in Tulare county and Mariposa, was killed at Kern river, on the 4th of July. Information regarding the matter is afforded in the following:

We, the jury [at Kern river] summoned to hold an inquest on the body of James BRYSON, find that the deceased was a native of Scotland, and emigrated from Boston (Mass.) to this State. We find that deceased came to his death from a stab with a knife in the breast, and a pistol shot in the chin; that the stab was inflicted by William C. FERGUSON, and that it is not proven who fired the shot. And we have cause to believe that said William C. FERGUSON acted in self-defense. (Signed by the Coroner and jury.)
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AT REESE RIVER on the 18th, Joseph LINBEN AND Michael RELING were severely, if not fatally, injured while working in the Amazon tunnel by the premature explosion of a blast.

OFFICE BIG TREE AND CARSON VALEY Turnpike Company, Murphys, Cal., July 17, 1863 -- Notice is hereby given to the shareholders of the Big Tree and Carson Valley Turnpike Company, that a 4th assessment of $20 per share, payable on or before August 1st, 1863, has been levied by the Board of Trustees. Messrs. T. PAIGE, of Stockton, and Alexander WYLLIE, of San Andreas, are hereby authorized to collect assessments of stockholders living in above named towns. Shares of stock that were advertised for sale on the 10th inst., will not be sold until further notice. By order Board of Trustees.
J. DeLAITTRE, Secretary

WILLIAM CHRISTIAN, Merchant Tailor, Main street, near Centre. Mr. C. took the 1st Premium for Best Tailor Work at the San Joaquin Agricultural Society’s Fair of 1862.

EUREKA BATHS, Levee street, bet El Dorado & Hunter. The above establishment is now open for the reception of our friends and the public in general. Having spared neither pains nor expense, to make it superior to anything of the kind in the city, we feel ourselves at liberty to guarantee satisfaction to all who may favor us with their patronage. Shaving, Hair Cutting, Shampooing, Hair dressing, Curling, and everything belonging to a 1st class Shaving Saloon, done in a superior style.
Thos. ECKSTROM & Bro., Proprietors

>>FRIDAY, 24 JULY 1863<<

DIED -- in this city, July 23d, infant son of Geo. S. and Abby LADD, aged 10 weeks, 1 day. [Funeral services from their residence, this (Friday) afternoon at 5 o’clock.]

STABBING AFFAIR -- A man by name of George KIRK, who resides on the Mokelumne Hill road, about 14 miles from this city, was seriously stabbed last evening, by a soldier of the First Cavalry, C.V. The affair took place near the St. Charles Hotel, Mr. KIRK, at the time, being about to separate some parties engaged in a fight in the bar-room. The soldier approached KIRK, and in the dark stabbed him in the back, the blow taking effect under the left shoulder-blade and the blade of the knife penetrating in an upward direction nearly the length of the blade. KIRK had had no words with the soldier and had given him no cause to use his knife. The soldier made his escape, leaving his cap behind him. The circumstances would seem to indicate that the soldier had mistaken the man he intended to cut. Dr. SHURTLEFF was called and probed the wound, ascertaining that it reached no spot endangering life to any serious extent. The officers proceeded in search of the soldier shortly after the !
stabbi
ng was committed.

SENT UP -- Bill LANGLEY was sent to the city jail yesterday for a term of 22 ½ days. He has become a permanent boarder at the city’s expense, being no sooner released from jail than he is returned upon a conviction of the old charge of being a common drunk. The city is now engaged in making street and bridge improvements and the services of LONGLEY [spelled 2 ways] will be made available as soon as a ball and chain can be procured.

HELD to ANSWER -- The examination of the case of the People vs. C.M. WEBER, which was announced to take place before Justice Baldwin yesterday, was waived, and the defendant held to appear at the next term of the Court of Sessions in the sum of $10,000. Messrs. M.J. DOOLY, Aug. WEIHE, H.D. SANDERS and L.M. HICKMAN were accepted as sureties.

SAN FRANCISCO DISPATCH, July 23 -- The ship Emily Banning brings advices of the murder at Shanghae, of Captain McKINNON, her late commander, by a San Francisco desparado named BUCKLEY. BUCKLEY was on of the parties concerned in the McNABB shooting affray here some months ago, and fled to escape arrest. He escaped after murdering McKINNON. The citizens of Shanghae offer $21,000 reward for him.

>>SATURDAY, 25 JULY 1863<<

CONDITION of the WOUNDED -- Mr. KIRK, who was stabbed in the back on Thursday night by some person unknown, while seated on the porch of the St. Charles, is in a condition from which there is no reason to apprehend a fatal termination. The wound is exceedingly painful, but there are no symptoms of internal injury. The unusual direction which the blade seems to have taken would denote that Mr. KIRK was in a stooping position when the blow was stuck, and that the person inflicting it must have been destitute of courage or coolness, or he would have accomplished his purpose to murder, there being nothing to oppose it -- the wound man unexpecting and unprepared for an attack upon his life. It is to be hoped the cowardly assassin may be brought to justice. The difficulty which stands in the way of identifying him will also probably be the medium for his escape from the punishment he justly merits.

NOT THE MAN -- A soldier by the name of Joseph WILLIAMS, attached to Company L, of the 1st Cavalry, C.V., was arrested yesterday as the party engaged in the stabbing affair on Thursday night. He was brought before Justice Brush, but the evidence was insufficient to identify him as the person who committed the stabbing. 4 witnesses (in addition to a face bruised and scratched) testified that WILLIAMS was engaged in the fight which was going on at the time the stabbing was committed; and as it is known that the person who used the knife was not in the fight, but took advantage of the excitement of the moment to inflict a wound upon KIRK, (without provocation, so far as is shown), there was nothing left by which to hold WILLIAMS as the guilty party and he was accordingly discharged.

SUICIDE in YUBA COUNTY -- A.D. ANDREWS, proprietor of the Eleven-Mile House on Foster’s Bar, 11 miles from Marysville, shot himself through the heart with a shot-gun, on Sunday, 19th July. He left a note in the house in which he gave, as a reason for committing the act, that his health had been miserable for a long time and he despaired of regaining it. Life had become a burden which he could no longer bear. The deceased was over 50 years of age.

DEATH of an EDITOR -- Rev. Benjamin BRIERLY, formerly of San Francisco, and late editor of the Nevada ‘Journal,’ died at the latter place July 21st. He was also Pastor of the Baptist Church at Nevada.


Transcribed by Dee Sardoch
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