The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1853-06-23
From the Sacramento Pictorial Union.
JOAQUIN, the MOUNTAIN ROBBER


Every citizen Of California has heard
of the notorious mountain robber, Joa-
ouin. In the last few months the villa
nies praciiced by an organized band OF
cut.throats. of whom he is chief, has not
only excited The horror, but aroused the
vengence of the whole tier Of southern
counties Of the State. No effort has been
spared to capture him, alive or dead; but
with the perfect adroitness Of an accom-
plished scamp, he bids defiance TO pur.
suit, by mounting some one OF the nu.
merous fleet steeds at his commend, and
disappearing almost with the rapidity OF
the winds. Wherever he goes his hand
is stained in human blood. His faithful
coadjutors in crime initiating the Internal
example. slaughter their unoflending vic
tins on all sides, rob their bodies, plum
der their houses and camps, and carry
off the rich booty 10 their secret fastnes-
ses among The mountains. Many ofthem
have fallen by The avenging hand Of PoPu-
lar justice; but by far the greatest number
are yet let loose in community, preying
upon its life. and escaping with its sub.
stance. A reward Of $1,000 for the ap.
prehension of Joaquin, offered by Gov
Bigler. was still further increased by the
sum Of $4,000. added TO it by the Chinese,
He is still at tlarge, however. When sud-
denly surprised, he boldly faces his ene-
mics, and receives their bullets on his
breast, which are glanced or aaltened by
coat Of steel worn supderneath hi;
clothing. While it is conceded that h'
is personally known TO most OF the Mexi
cans along the whole line Of his depre
dations, il is believed that many of them
from antpathy to the Anglo'AmericaI
race, facilitate his escape when there j
danger of his arrest, and held correspon
dence with him to direct his purpose
lhorugh the medium of members OF thi
atrocious band. The following particu
,ars OF Joaquin's life and personal aP
pearance are copied from the San Fran
cisco Wing. OF February last:
"He was born in the Villa de Ca
orce, department Of Jalisco, is aged 8
years. and ranked among the most craft
and dangerous guerrillas OF Mexico
Though living in California and headin
band of outlaws. he is also chief of
similar organization at this time in III
vicinity OF MEXICO. with whom he hold
, regular communication. He has bee
known to enter the capital cities disgui'
ed as friar-has been arrested sewers
} times, basSthrougir the expertness an
, influence he welded among the soldiery
a has been discharged He is about 81
: feet in height, and OF immense musculi
q strength; Is we'll versed in the use
. arms, and in disposition is cruel and sal
gunary. His complexion is dark,and sa
low, with features of determined cas-
: and expressive of great 6rmness. Il
has resided at San Francisco, and b;
c frequently obtained in 'ormation OF Mex
n cans leaving California with Nancy, wi
have been doggcd and robbed by detac
r. ed portions OF his band. In some instaI
b ces they have been robbed on their arr
val at Mexico--,he news OF their dePaI
:. ure and the sums Of money they hi
about them, having been forwarded
e means Of the associates living along d
road. Jofquin belonged to tho band