San Andreas independent., 1858-01-16


The Court ordered venire to issue for six
Trial Jurors. The following persons were re-
turned to fill the panel of Pitt Jurors A.
Van Courtlaudt. J.. Davidson, r. Avery, T.
Lord and James Langshore.
The People u.s. Charles Miller and Warren
/ Observation-Disclosures for assault with deadly
weapon, with an intent to commit bodily inju-
ry. Warren Walter was tried and acquitted !;
W. l.. Dudley. Esq, appearing for defendant.
The People Us. Garret Rooney-Indictment
for maliciously destroying note. In this
case VIM. jeff. Gatewood appeared by appoint
ment, as counsel for the People, and VIM. Hig-
by as counsel for defendant. On motion of
District Attorney, nolle prosequi was en-
tered, and defendant discharged.
The People ps. S. L. Magee-Indictmcn
for wlfully and maliciously Withholding the
books and papers belonging to the office of
County Treasurer. The Court, upon its own
motion, dismissed the indictment-a majority
of the Court believing that conviction un-
| der the indictment cannot be had.
January SM.-The following bills of Indicr-
ment were reported into Court:
| The People vs. John Ross-Indicted for an
assault with deadly weapon, with intent to
inhict bodily injury.
The People VIM. Haywood-Indcted for
the same offence.
January 9h.--The Grand Jury returned the
following indictments:
The People Us. +. c. Gray-Indictmcnt for
grand larceny.
The People rs. Joseph Acknowledgement
for assault with deadly weapon, with intent to
inflict bodily injury.
The People vs- Michael Welch-Samc of
fence.
Court adjourned until Monday morning.
Court met Monday morning. according to
adjournment; but there appearing to be no
one ready for trial. the Court adjourned until
Tuesday morning.
January l2h.-Several of those in attend
ance as trial jurors, having been excused on
affdavits of cause, the Court ordered venre
for twelve jurors
The People u.s. P c. Gray-Tricd and found
guilty of petit larceny W. K Boucher, ESQ.,,
acting as counsel for deft Sentenced to Jail
for six months.
The People as. VIM. Haywood case
was submitted on the testimony of Jas. Har-
ris, witness for prosecution; W. jeff. Gate
wood, Esq, attorney for defendant The jury
remained opt several hours, but were dis
charged, as they could not agree.
was continued, on motion of w. jeff Gate
wood, DEFENDANTS counsel until next term of
the court. Defendant discharged on recogni-
zanec.
The People rs. John Ross-Trietl, and de-
fcndant found guilty as charged in indictment.
W. *. Boucher, Esq, appearing for deft. SEN
fenced to pay fine of S250-imprisonmen
till paid
The People as. Joseph Alen-Tred, and
defendant found not guilty, as charged in the
Indictment. W. K. Boucher. Esq, appearing
for defendant
January l4h-The People u.s. VIM Hay
wood-On re-trial of this case the evidence
and arguments of Highly for the People, and
Gatewood for deft., were submitted to a Jury.
who returned verdict of not guilty Defend
ant discharged
The Grand jury then made the following re-
port, and were discharged:
TO the Honorable, tie Court Of Sessions of Cal
AREAS County, California:
Ihe Grand Jury, empannelled at the regular term of
te Court OF SESSIONS OF Caaveras county, for January
ios beg leave to submit the following brief report
We have had presented before for consideration IA
for assault with deadly weapons for grand larceny
for deacing and altering public Records, Total L.
We have also visited the County Jail, and found con-
ned therein nine persons. for the following crimes
Il : Detft I
vagrancy. 2. : |
The Jail find in good order and well kept and after
making enquiry of the different prisoners find no COM
plant whatever We are also pleased to find that the
recommendations made by last Grand jury their
report in reference cells and Kitchen have been
carried into effect and that the meets appro
baton,
In reference the deacaon existing in the accounts
of the late Treasurer and Sheriff. l.. Magee and Chas
A. Clarke reported by the Board of supervisors pub
ished in the Caaveras Chronicle January ID 1885, it is
opinion, from what information have been able
to obtain. as well as statements made before us that the
deficiency would not have occurred in the late Sheriff
accounts, had he not have been for long time prevent
ed by severe indsposition from giving to his business
his undivided attention In connection with the above
1t is but proper to state that Chas A. Clarke made
settlement with the present County Treasurer of his in
debtednes by order Of the Board of Supervisors and
against any demand that may be found due by him as
ex-Sheri, to the county, the of Six Thousand Two
Hundred and Eighty Dollars and fifty cents [&e2so SOL
In the matter OF s. L. Magee, wherein he is charged
with balance due as per Supervisors Report of $6-
612 os, we cannot look upon it in reality as defaca
tion on bis part he holds certain claims against th
county which, in his Judgment he considers correct and
Just, but of which we a Grand jury have taken no
cognlzance thinking that it is matter that comes strict
y uhder the supervision of the Board of Supervisors
The Grand Jury, however would recommend TO tbs
HON. Board OF Supervisors the necessity of bringing IN
y speedy termination as possble the afars between
the late treasurer and tile County.
We also find that the Board Of Supervisors are about
having constructed In the of the Court House
nreproo building tor the reception of the records and
archives of the countyaso to be occup ID as CIerks
ONCE This act we heartily concur in as we think it
very desirable and much needed addition
Inc Grand Jury would again. in addition to what has
Deen SAID In reports OF former Grand Juries urge upon
the dHerent justices of the Peace the County the
cessity OF placing under bonds such witnesses may
appear before them for the people, prosecution of
criminal cases for their appearance before the Grand
uy OF said County, the first day of their session;
Dy so dong we confident considerable expense
De saved TO the County, is most generally the case
that the prolonged sessions of the Grand Jurie
from the nom n-attendance of such persons
We have examined with and attention, the books
OF the present Sheriff, Clerk and Treasurer, and ind
them all well and neatly kept aud in manner, In our
opinion, that and which will be entirely salts
factory to any citizen of the County, having business
connections with either of these officers
The gentlemanly deputies in said offices. all
the informatian in their power that would In any way
assist facilitate in examination of said books
for which attentions tender them thanks body
The Grand Jury have also been assured by our late
Sheriff and Treasurer, that they ready any time
make settlement of their part of the indebtedness due
from Caaveras county to the State
To your Honorable body and attaches we return our
sincere thanks for vors and attentions shown us during
sessioaaDd, having completed all business before
us, would most respectfully asked to be discharged.
[Signed] JAMES PEARSON
Foreman of the Grand Jury
Dated Mok. Hill JAM 18th, 1853