New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-02-02
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4 MINERS STORY.
AN EXPERIENCE WITH JUDGE LYNCH

In the year 1850 number of casual %osc
who had friendly feeling for each other, anu w,U e
mining claims had given out about the sg 1 70,
new dggings. Carefully examining the hills, guicneS
and little streams OF water on their way, tney oYa
sSce ~ om a' the or Hs Sevada Creek at place
that had been overlooked by former searchcis ior
| treasure. ,,. .rory
The prospect at first good, but weeks wora
resulted unsatisfactory. Many were for abandonms
down. eGS others said fat they would do as the
Iorty decided and would have no voice In the dis
not leave until he struck bed rock or China Ho
Joined BY two Of his eh1ms and they s a SET n II
length the ground. stood lazlly looking on, chai
fling, and trying to reason the nara
The camp soon followed the daily routine Of
miners life of the times, with scarce an interrup
ton, until the provisions gave out, and Charlie was
sent to go to the White Canvas Tent to make the
purchases This tent and store ean %Ss
about three miles away from u.s. The store was put
up by trader TO supply the scattered gold adve en-
turers the vicinity, and TO serve as resort Tor
With two pack mules Charley started his road,
the butt of every one as he rounded the last pony
of the hill, the last shot reached his ears, D9ns
answer WAS shouted back, no She sent me to buy
the little boys some 'lasses candy and lie dsap-
At noon man was seen putting for our camp APP
parenty IN great state Of excitement ms ar on
something some that none about could fathO. lie
supposed to be drunk or crazy. once he was near
exhausted and breathess state to calculate, Judge
Lynch-your man-White Tent
In a moment he was comprehended and the whole
camp was in commotion. Revolvers were bnekled
on the bowie knife was placed IN Its sheath IN tne
left the claim, unheeding the unguarded gold dust
left behind. There was but one thonght-to save
one. for whom every one felt that he would fight
against all corners.
Charlie a fayorlte, the youngest and the
leader In all emergencies honest beyond a doubt
nobody when his services were not needed no,
for him Ills energy was proverblal; his freedom
of speech, his easy ways and cordial familiarity
ceIIence for the moment: but when difference arose
between our comrades. he soon took the bull by the
fire free from disorders and Guarres BY the mere
on him for interfering then with adroit word or
two made the whole affair end in shouts Of merrment
and general chase after him. to pay him for his
audacity. He was seldom caught, and generally
difficulties and management lie "a born leader
among men he seemed t to fall easily Into place in
until the occasion came; then it Was he became
prime mover and and IN, master spirit ~. ,,,. .. hi.
Charlie reached the trading post, and TINS was MS
aYou see boys, after turned the corner the old
mule Jim, as usual began to kick up his tricks. Two
or three times had to dismOunt and arrange the pack
saddle beyond this nothing of consequence happened
wax and made my purchases. Then l packed the
goods and paid my bill with our gold dust after which
keeper disappeared out to the rear Of the tent The
S9 oD the ce e Gp
packed and when left he in the place.
dcaH men FGSS road m so Ty
soon s me and told me must go back again
%s Of a them @ ou nd o @P 5Oon enough
when YOU get there They took my mules by the head
We e@ g pretty Ce to the tent a%
about pd tPs e ep ss
he'll repent before he gets through with u.s.
They unpaGked my mule, opened my packages packages
then big, burly fellow came up to me rather
roughly. and ordered me TO take of that red shirt
looked at him all over, and then said. Hold on
moment, will yer, what does all this meant don't
want no foong around me, you had better understand
Taking me unswares, half dozen of the feller'
grabbed me from behind, laid me on my back before
HGns nothing anf y en looked oop
thought. The spectators had now Increased some,
Sessn to U discuss T the affair and soon heard voces
calling for Judge Lynch and twelve turymen;
formed and stood before the court The Judge. he
looked at me very severely, with his eyebrows low
growled out, What did you do with the gold dust
you stole from the storekeeperp
other man that says stole is - liar
That's enough we don't want TO hear . no more more
from the cupr In the court at present Fetch along
aThe storekeeper swore he left me alone in the
tent and that when he returned he missed his gold
dust that l had disappeared, and he went out front
Finding fast asleep on the bench he awoke
nearest miners to help catch the thief Il believe
that's the chap standing there pointing to me- 81,
@ S the aS Tse affs
fence. but was told to hold my tongue,
back and spoke few Words in my favor Saying there
must be some mistake in the matter that he had
His testimony valueless, and he was looked upon
with doubts as to his character Fortunately Fly for me
he had the good sense to hurry at full speed for Nevada
Forks, where l was well known.
His news spread like wildfre as had good friends
in those parts. There considerable huStlng
about besides tacliling revolvers. Some borrowed
schooners just arrived and started in hurry for the
tent while Others footed It in hot haste. The whole
Something was up some with curiosity to see man
hanged and it was not long before complete line OF
The Judge and Jury with the spectators cGoG Joined in
BY thoughts were anything but pleasant. The hum
of voices gradually ceased as all tried to eaten the YER
men The jury have decided the criminal guilty OF
he ry agree v to let him off by kissing the whipping
post" If he will not confess, he must hang
sqr the conTeon that my only snee for dear life
was in delaying the in hopes or Of my
but faint hopes of it, for at the time not aware
Of the action taken by Mr.. knight; 49,,
jury I urged my right TO be heard taking it for
granted that was 70 speak IN my own defence doi
how long should have kept if had not been inter
rlpted by puny pale-faced, insignificant, meanoOS
Ing pup. who cried out That's enOugh,-we don't
want to hear any more bosh. String him up, boys;
his times come
In a few moments they had my arms tied behind
me- and was led under small y, pine tree rope
branches the slpnoose was made In a bungling
fashion and slipped over my head and around my neck
The Judge gave me half an hour TO live, to consider
over matters, and said ] could then hang with my
ewes wide open and see myself die
AS the Judge left me with the crowd in circle
about me- noticed the mule riders arrive. hitch their
animals, then come toward the pine tree. l recOg-
nized their faces those Of NY friends. Hope now
sprang up in my heart. | saw that one and all had
stern looks and that they armed. They were so
few In the midst OF many, dared not appeal for help
bat as Dick Foger. with his big body, paced toward
me- heard him say, il speaking TO the crowd We
have come TO see justice DONE BY his eye knew
L. nr,t for me a and