The Plymouth pilot. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1851-1852, 1851-04-23
From the N. Y. Tribune.
TW ENTY DAYS LATER
FROM CALIFORNIA.
NO ELECTION FOR SENATOR.
LYNCH LAW-ONE MAN HUNG!


derers of the passengers on the boat on
the Chagres mad been tried and sem
fenced to be shot. The Captain Of the
band Of robbers who attacked the train
of Rowland & Aspinwali, was also un-.
der sentence of death. w. Hance, who
murdered his brother-in law, is in Jail.
awaiting his trial.
The construction of the railroad was
steadily progressing. -
CALIFORNIA.
The Legislature had adjourned, after
l44 Intellectual attempts to elect Sena-
or.
A man Shot-the Murderer hung
Frederick J. Roe, "a gambler, shot a
Mr.. Myers. in gambling house, on the
9th of Feb. Roe, AMI three or four of
his companions, were beating miner,
when Myers, in passing, told them to
show fair play" ami upbraided them
for all Jumping on one man. Roe cursed
him, and while Myers was going off.
the former drew his revolver, and innict-
ed mortal wound on Myers, who lived
but few hours. A scene Of great excite
ment followed, Roe was placed in Jail
and jury, under the Lynch law, was
forthwith empannelled. The authorities
used their utmost efforts to maintain the
supremacy Of the laws. but in vain. AT
ter the examination of witnesses, both
for and against the prisoner, the room
was closed for the jury to deliberate
Loud cries of Vengeance on the prison
er, were now heard.
The Jury found the prisoner Guilty
This, for short time, appeared to quiet
the mob. The excitement, i'm short
time time, again became uncolt olable
1t was Immediately put TO vote that Roe
should be hanged and carried unanimous
ly.
Mr.. Rightmire said, the verdict had
been rendered He considered it the du-
y of ali good citizens to see that it was
carried out. He was ready. for his part.
The prisoner ought to be hanged, d--m
him. Vociferous applause.
The crowd then voted that Mr.. Right
mire should act as Marshal, and see that
the verdict should be carried out
Storming the Jail. Having been re-
pulsed in the first attempt to force the
doors of the Jail, the crowd pulled up
an awning post close by, and with bat
tering ram, attacked the door, which very
soon yielded. Deputy Sheriff Harr S
held the crowd at.bay for some time, but
was forced out of the way, and the mas,
rushed in. the prisoner, Roe, was in
the inner cell, chained TO post. After
a long delay the chain was severed, and
he was then seized and hurried up stairs
and along the stress, to the place Of ex-
ecution.
Several ministers were in attendance
on the prisoner.
He stated that he had done the act in
moment of passion, and that he had
nothing to say for himself. His features
were re-worn, and he seemed entirely
Frustrated.
He gave his name as Frederick J. Roe,
was twenty years Of age-and was
sisters now resides.
A rope was then provided, and the
prisoner furnished with glass of water.
ID deep silence now pervaded the vast
crowd present. The prisoner had to be
lifted from the platform-the rope was
adjusted-and at half past nine o'clock.
az night, he was launched into eternity.
Myers, who was killed, was from Ca
lumbus, Ga blacksmith by trade, and
an industrious and quiet citizen. He has
left wife and four children.
The steamer Clara was destroyed by
fire al Sacramento, on the 4th Of March;
several lives were lost.
Lumps Of Magnesia have been found
in Grass valley, and on being analysed
were discovered to possess 2 cents to
the pound of pure gold.
New digglngs have been discovered on
Scott and klamath rivers. and yield
abundantly.
Crushing machines are being extern
sively used in California, and have prov
ed highly valuable in separating the
quartz from the gold. The yield from
this soarce is expected 10 be very large
Two small steamers are engaged in
dredging the Yuba river, and So Tar have
been quite successful.
New mines have been discovered in
the neighborhood of Monterey, Los An.
gelos, and San Diego, which are said to
be very productive.
The California News says:
Business still continues dull. The ar.
rivals of foreign shipping have fallen of
larglye within the past fortnight. The
miners are doing we'll throughout the
State. and largely increased amounts o.
gold are expected to be taken out during
the coming season. We have as yet very
little rain in ST. Francisco. although the
interior has been rather more favored il