Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1854-10-02

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ments at that time; and repeatedly sal,
that the diggings had turned off nothing
and We're not worth d-n.
This created a great excitement AMONG
Ia portion of the miners. Some declared
boldly that Tom deserved to be lynchec
and they were ready to do it. The pros
Ipect at this time for a row seemed immi
nent, and nothing but the friendship O
the more discreet could prevent it. Tom,
friends who had so far stood by him, ant
on all occasions boldly and confidently sus
tanned his right, asserting they were read,
at all times to back this up with their oath
now, as they saw that his fortunes began
to wane, sileiitly withdrew from the meet
ing and at once deserted Tom and his
cause. Tom, during the time presented
all kinds Of looks-frst that Of careless
listener apparently as Indifferent as any
one present, then when some Of the most
positive evidence would be given in he
would shut his teeth, compress his lips and
cast q whitening look at the witness, evi-
IDENTIFY showing how deeply he felt the
course of the proceeding. He writhed
aid twisted in his seat, clenching his hands
and uttering in low and mumbled sounds.
bitter lmprecations upon the head of Ro-
|senburgh and company, which could be
heard by some of those near him. He de-
lclned to put any questions to the witness
SEES, but contented himself by saying that
the whole matter was a plot and a plan
to rob him of his lead, and that he had not
had any time to make any defense or pro-
cure witnesses, and could not, therefore,
have justice done him
Jenny's appearance on the stand went
like dagger to his heart, and he fairly
cursed her from his Utmost soul, for he i'm
agined she had informed upon him, and
had abandoned him and his cause forever.
All appeared dark and gloomy to his mind
and rage and despair took complete pos
session OF the entire man, and he rayed and
swore, cursed every one present, and refu-
sed to put in any defense, or to have any
thing to do with any Of them.
The jury retired for elaboration.
1t becomes necessary here to state how
the opportune arrival of Sanders cousin,
who had rendered such essential service in
the trial of the cause, was brought about.
He had hardly the words from his mouth
informing them who he was until a score
Of the miners recollected him in moment.
lie informed them that when Dick had
made up his mind to leave the mines for
the South, he persuaded him to accompa-
ny him, to which he finally yielded.
At New Orleans, Dick entered the ar
nv. and he. James Sanders heearae The
about fifty miles south Of that city; that
he remained there a year and halt, and
having entered into cotton speculation
with his employee it yielded him hand
some fortune, upon which he was travel
ing. Being in Galena that morning and
hearing of the race, he concluded to be
present, see the race and renew the &C
quaintance Of those whom he had known
before leaving. He was glad that he had
arrived in time to aid in restoring poor
man to his rights.
By the time his brief narrative was fin
ished, the jury came forward to deliver their
verdict AS soon as the vast crowd could
be stilled, the foreman in loud, clear
voice read the following:
owe, the jury in this case. find that Jeremi-
ah Haford, sometimes called Dummy, is the
true and rightful owner of the diggings in dis
Ipute, and as such is entitled to the immediate
possession thereof. And further, that Thomas
Frost, who claims and is now in possession
thereof, must pay to said Dummy clear half
| of the money realized for mineral sold from
said range, the other half to go to pay the rent
and expenses of taking out the ore.
ssThat if said Frost does not give immediate
possession, said Dummy is authorized to call
upon said jury for assistance for the purpose OF
BUSTING said Frost"
AT the conclusion of this, Ten leaped
lup high in the air, and with his fists dou-
lbled, and his arms raised up, uttered a hor
rid oath against them all, calling down up
on them all the judgments ever heard of
defying them all, and wound up by saying
that he would shoot down the first mar
who came near the diggings to put hin
off.
He had hardly finished the last wore
when the exasperated company seized him
land placed him upon the edge Of a board
tprocured in moment for the purpose, ant
rode him through the street in the direc
! ton Of the diggings.
i Rosenburgh and others exerted all th,
power they possessed oprevent such harsl
measures, being content with restoration
of the lead. Violence they demanded
i but the boys had their own ideas Of justice
land their own way Of putting it into prac
tice.
] Arrived at the branch, they contrivec
to tip him off the board into the waite
.lseveral times before they succeeded in get
ting him across, all which Of course was al
accident purely. AT the diggings, the.
packed the tools, dashed them stoutly t
his beck, placed him again upon the boar
land started in an easterly direction.
/ After getting probably amiIe from the lead
: they halted and one of the number addres
} sed Tom somewhat otter the following
lstyle:
4 He said, atom you have been guilty {