, 1862-09-13
Special Laws and Regulations.
Made at a Meeting of the Miners and Citizens
of Auburn and Vicinity, Aug. Goth, 1862.

Made at a Meeting of the Miners and Citizens
4 Of Auburn and Vicinity, Aug. Goth, 1862.
4 PREAMBLE
Whereas, This community is so far removed
from the seat of Justice of Wasco county, of which
we are part that we are actually without the ben
eft of civil law, such as would conserve the peace.
find a0heredS the prosperity of society depends
on order, sel-preservaton is the first law OF ma
ture therefore,
1st. Be 1t ResoIued, by the citizens and miners
of Auburn and vicinity that organization SINH
lar to the common municipal government oftowns
and cities, has become absolutely necessary for
the preservation of life and property, for the
/ suppression of crime, and for the maintenance of
the peace in our midst.
3D. ResolUed, that we, the citizens, choose from
among us three of our fellow citizens, of integrity
and ability, to serve as Police Judges, whose du-
ties are hereinafter prescribed, to hold their of
fees until civil officers are qualified and ready to
enter on the discharge Of their duIes That one
executive officer be chosen to exercise the func-
tions of City Marshal whose duties are hereinaf
ter prescribed, to hold his Office until civil officers
are qualified and ready to enter on the discharge
of their duties.
Sd. RESOLVED, that the Judges be fully empow-
cred, authorized and required to set as as a court
of examination and commta in all criminal cases
that may be brought before them Immediately
on such case being brought to their notice; or
whenever the commission of crime may require
prompt action and TO have the necessary meas
ures adopted to bring offenders before the civil
authorities of the county.
4th ResolUed, that in all cases of breach of the
peace, as shall be hereinafter specified the Judges
shall have full jurisdiction, and their judgment
shall be final and without appeal
1st. Drunkenness and riotous conduct in the
street, and other places of public resort-which
ofence-shall be fnable in sum not less than
five nor more than ten dollars.
I'd. Drawing any deadly weapon with intent
to use it, except in self Defense in the street, or
other public place of resort, fnable as above.
Sd. Shooting at any person or persons, or at
tacking with knives or weapons any person or
persons in the street, or other public place of re-
sort, Enable in a sum not less than twenty-five nor
more than one hundred dollars, or expulsion from
the community, at the discretion Of the court.
9TH. ReSOlUed, that the Judges, either ofthem.
shall issue warrants in the name Of the people of
Auburn and vicinity directing the Marshal or
either of his deputies for the arrest of any person
or persons for criminal offense or breach of the
peace, on complaint of any citizens, or when said
Judges, or either of them, have personal knowl-
edge of such offense being committed, and forth
with try the offender.
9th. ReSOlUed, that the duties of the Marshal
otiNiA " oHoi 90 arc usually lu6 uulleS Ol OllN
| Marshal. To conserve the peace to arrest all
persons who may commit criminal offense or
breach of the peace in his presence or under his
observation, and convey them forthwith to the
presence of the Judges, or either of them, and
make complaint of the offense with which his pris-
oner is charged; to execute all warrants of the
court He shall have full power to appoint such
number of deputies as in his judgment may be
requisite to maintain the peace and to call to his
assistance any and all personss to assist him in
the discharge of his duties And anv person or
persons refusing to assist the Marshal, or any of
his deputies shall be deemed guilty of misde-
meanor, and subject to fine in a sum not less
than five nor more than ten dollars, and this case
the judgment OF the court shall be final
7ih. ReSOLUed, that any person or persons
who shall resist, or attempt to intimidate the
Marshal, by force or violence, in the discharge of
his duties, shall be fined in sum not less than
five nor more than fifty dollars; and any person
or persons who shall refuse to pay any fine assess
ed by the court shall be expelled from the com
munity.
Sth Resolued that all the MONEYS accruing
from fines shall be appropriated to the construc-
ton of city prison, except the fees of officers,
according to the statutes of Oregon.
| 9th. ReSOlUed that all persons are required
to regard these laws, or resolutions, as final and
| in full force from and after the time of their pas
sage, and all men are cautioned against any at
tempt to resist or set them at naught. For we
pledge ourselves, life, honor and all that we hold
sacred to enforce them.
10th. ReSolUed, that the Judges and the Mar
shal shall receive fees in Justices court, and
said fees shall come out of the fines.
11th. Re8oiued, that the Judges elect one Of
their number who shall act as treasurer
/ 18th. ReSolUed, thatthe best endeavors of the
citizens be used to ensure compliance with the
civil laws.
/ 18th. Resolved that there be Clerk of the
Court and Prosecuting Attorney elected.
The following officers were elected, by division
of the house
Judges--Dr. J. Rackerby, ]. S. Abel, J. NJ
Shepherd.
Marshal-Hal
Cerk-Row
Prosecuting Attorney-E F. Gray.
4th. ResoiUed, that COPY of these resolutions
be posted in three conspicuous places in this town
by the clerk of the court
10Th. ResoiUed, that the Judges be, and are
hereby empowered to call meeting of the cit-
zens when they consider it necessary.
J. J, RACKERLY, Chairman.
A. w. MARGARY. Secretary