The Nevada journal., 1852-09-17
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might be supposed that quiet now
an to prevail. But no. This body
ight intelligence that large force
Italians were also marching to the
with peaceful intentions bat, ol
rse, seeking revenge for the murder
sheir countrymen. Affairs now as.
d . threatening aspect. Should
te mon come into town . collision
Id most certainly take place be
en- them and the Chileans, and
nd the latter make rush and OBJ.
their arms, the most frightful con.
uences must cnsue, as the town wa'
|tived Of its nataral protectors. Mr.
rk waited on the French Vice Consul
promptly placed himself with al
I'D body Of Frenshmsn at his dispo-
prepared faithfully to render what
h duty was required OF them. When
So arrangements were made, n calm
place people breathed more free
and silently awaited the advancing
be. Not making their appearance
hin a reasonable time, scouts were
L ou. to the adjacent hills, to watch
approaches, and should they not ap'
within given time to return to
40. The scouts returned MS directed,
not having seen any thing of the
Sscted visitors, tho conclusion was
ne to that on arriving at the river,
Idence took the place of vslor, and
Ing on sober second thought, they
|urned home.
Peace now reigned, and people again
Ian to speculate on the course OF
Ints ut Campo Seco, naturally sup
ling that all excitement for that day
i over. Again, they wore disappoint-
Along in the afternoon a party
he in from Jesus Maria, bringing with
m = Mexican boy who had made
|oherent charges against the proprie-
! of a ranch near FL Dorado, of hav-
piles Of mems heads, tied up in sacks,
The premises. The matter had been
estieated on the affidavit of the boy
fore Justice Norris, who, although dis
the story, felt compslled to 20
Fouch the form Of examining tho pre-
hes. The matter turned out as was
becred. Nothing Of the kind was
Ind. There being but one of the pro-
|etors at home, he naturally became
e.tsd, called together the miners,
ted the case, when it was agreed to
hg or fog him. The latter was re-
We'd upon, when it was further deter
he'd 10 carry him to Jesus Maria, his
hers residence, and there fog him.
pro pairing to execute the punishment,
Mexicans and Chileans, who are
bro very strong, prevented it. Final
they agreed to come to the HILL
! ere they supposed there would be no
POSITION. The boy was broug bt before
Itiee Ball, who, having no jurisdiction,
b believing that the boy was crazy,
commended him to be taken to his
her.
This was agreed to, and he was taken
a horse up behind his former master,
10 Immediately left town. His move-
| |nts were suspected, and he was fol-
led by q formidable band of Chilcans
town, who, being on foot, arrived too
|s to prevent the flogging, which had
ken place at the foot Of tree in a
vine, within six hundred yards OF
Isn. The master had scarcely mount
his horse, when he was beset by
med Chileans, who with guns levelled
his heart, ordered him to dismount.
me alteration took place, when in a
y moments, a body Of Americans rode
to his assistance. Ills life was now
fe. His friends now sent him back
town, guarding the rear from any at
cks of the Chileans, who however, nt
versl points, aimed rocks and knives
him with fearful recession. After he
ssed through town, the widest e1'
.cmcnt Of the day took place, the
'rssmcn formed across Main street
ID the Mexicans, now an immense
dy, sullenly stood in front. There
Is no intention to hurt them, and a
pv ement in their rear being prevent
!, it was thought they had set on a
all 10 head him off. Tho horsemen in
nntly wheeled, and having travelled
.ons distance beyond all probable pur'
it, they returned to town. In the
eantims, the Cbileans departed to an.
her section Of tho town. and remained
camp till yesterday, when Doming
as sent to Stockton. Shortly after the
age left, they broke up and departed
Calareras Chronieie.