The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1851-10-15


or an instant, causing him to loose his
grasp, and all was over. They said nothing
10 The multitude, who stood gazing upon
and when at last they ceased to VI
brate, not a CONFUSION or movement Of
any kind could be seen. As they we're
launched into eternity, a tremendous shout
of satisfaction went up from the crowd.
There they hung, slowly swinging round.
now exhibiting their c~ountenances to the
spectators, and again a%verting them. Not
a movement Of any kind was made to in
%terlere. All seemed to be conducted with
the utmost order and according 10 a pre-
arranged plan. There was no coulusion-
no hating or hesitation.
When they had been hanging about
half an hour, Mr.. Samuel Brannan came
to the open door in the second story of the
committees building, and briefly address
sed the crowd, informing them that the
prisoners had confessed their guilt, and
acknowledged that they deserved death,
but affirmed that they would not have been
led 10 pursue the course which has ended
at the gallows, had it not been for the
weakness and corruption of some Of the
authorities. Mr. Brannan stated that the
committee were fully sensible of the SOL
emnity Of the occasion, the fearful respon-
sibility which the first law Of nature, self
preservation, imposed upon them. but they
could not act otherwise than they had
without holding out a direct premium to
crime lie trusted that the committee
would be supported by the citizens when
they did right, and would receive their
frowns when they acted wrong. No in
%nocent man need fear-it was no gratifi.
cation to the committee to be compelled
to take the life of a fellow.being, and in
no case would they do it unless the proof
Of guilt was beyond cavil.
After the doomed men had been hang
ing about an hour, they were lowered, and
M'Kenzie taken into the rooms and bled
by a physician present, 10 see if life was
extinct. Strange 10 say, even after hang
ing such a length of time, blood followed
the stroke Of the lancet; he was reported
not yet dead, and again hauled up into
the air. The crowd stood quietly watch.
ing this scene for several hours. Gradu-
ally, however, they began to disperse. and
towards shutdown they all had left the
spot.
The Coroner was sent for towards sun
set, by the committee, to hold an inquest
on the bodies. A jury was summoned,
and verdict rendered that they "came to
their death by being hanged by the neck,
thereby producing s%trangulation, by the
act Of a body Of citizens styling themselves
the vigilance Committee Of San Fran.
CISCO" on the afternoon of Sunday, Aug.
"a. instant, at about three O'Clock, in front
of the Vigilance Committee Rooms. on
Battery street, near California street, from
the second story thereof"
From the Sacramento Union. Sept. 9Th.
MINING INTELLIGENCE.
We have been shown some exceeding
ly rich specimens Of aurlterous quartz.
which were taken from aledge located two
miles above the Forks Of the ConsumDese
river. DR.. Thomas. who brought this
specimen down on Saturday, says that he
thinks there are no veins in the country
more promising. lie is just ABOUT con-
structing machinery upon a plan which
will enable him TO crush large quantities
Of the rock daily by water power. We
believe the Doctor is destined to be hand
somely paid for his perseverance in this
system Of gold-sceking. The vein which
he is working was discovered by DR..
Harris. from Tennessee, who has an adj
joining claim. DR.. L. purchased his
claim of the Tennessee mining company
for $3.50. 600.
That unknown portion Of the country
designated by miners the "Pltt River
Country" is supposed by many to be a
rich mineral region. but such is the well
known hostility OF the numerous bands of
Indians inhabiting it, that no successful
attempt has hitherto been made at an eX-
ploration, and the prospect is yet 10 be
made that will justify the sangulne eXpec-
]tations seemingly entertained by so many
OF the hard.fisted, red-shirted gentry. The
few whites who have darinsly penetrated
the mountains in search Of stray or stolen
stock, entertain extravaganza notions Of the
mineral wealth of the country, and their
stories extending far and wide throughout
the Shasta Valley, Trinity and Klamath
diggings. have created a deep interest in
the movements Of the few u. S. troops
who are seeking an interview with the
Pitt Indians. ...
INDIAN AFFAIRS.
Redick Mckee, the Indian Agent, has
succeeded in treating with Twelve tribes Of
California Indians. they agreeing. onicer-
tain conditions, to retire TO the valley Of
Clear Lake, the limits of which is marked
out by a high range Of mountains. effec-
tually separating them from the white pop.
~ulation. Iu 'U. n.a#U s.tu. 'a. taH1
The Union contains an account of a
fight with the Indians on Salt Creek, about
80 miles above Dyes Ranch. Mr.. Dye
and his party charged the Rancheria, kill