A new article has been added at Newspaper Abstracts > United States > California > San Mateo http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/index.php?action=displaycat&catid=595 Direct link to article: http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/link.php?id=31594 Submitted by: Chris Havnar Article Title: San Mateo County Gazette Article Date: November 16 1861 Article Description: General Transcription Article Text: San Mateo County Gazette Redwood City, San Mateo County, California Saturday Morning, November 16, 1861, Vol. 3 No. 33 DEAD Burns JOHN Esq., County Treasurer, died at his residence, in this place on Thursday last, after a period of more than ordinary suffering, from the effects of injuries received four weeks since, and noticed by us at the time. Cut off in the prime of life, and the midst of usefulness, the loss of Mr. JOHN is a heavy blow to the community, but the loss falls with peculiar severity upon his afflicted family, to whom he was much attached. Mr. JOHN was not one of those who formed rapid and extended acquaintances, but to whom every one who had the pleasure of his acquaintance, was strongly attached. The united verdict of all who knew him, constitutes one of the highest tributes which can be paid to the memory of a departed friend – “he was an upright honest man.” He had but just come here at the time of his injuries, to assume the duties of his office, and was preparing to bring his family hither to take up their residence among us. They have since followed him, but alas! , in sorrow and affliction, to a desolated home. At the time of his death, Mr. JOHN was about 38 years of age. He leaves a wife and four small children to mourn his untimely end, and with whom all our citizens deeply sympathize. NOTARIES PUBLIC. – Heman A. SCOFIELD, Esq., and E.G. HEIGHT, have been appointed, and received their commissions as Notaries for the County of San Mateo. GRAND JURY REPORT The Grand Jury convened for the November Term of the Court of Sessions, beg respectfully to report that they have found true Bills. 2 for murder, 1 for assault with intent to murder, 1 for robbery, 1 for fraudulent and malicious mischief. That they have examined into the official bonds of the several officers and find them satisfactory. Also, that they have examined into the condition of the county jail, and the circumstances attending the late escape therefrom, and considering all the testimony before them, cannot attach any blame to the Sheriff or his Under Sheriff. All of which is respectfully submitted CURTIS BAIRD, Foreman COUNTY COURT. – The following business was done in this court at its late Session. The People vs LANGAN et al. Def’ts convicted in court below of malicious mischief, and judgment here affirmed. STEWART vs EASTON. This was an action under the statue, against Def’t for receiving illegal fees as County Surveyor. Plaintiff had judgment below, but on appeal, Def’t proved an express contract, by which he was to have an extra price, if he would procure some competent assistant and do the work immediately, which he did; also that several of the chainmen and other assistants, were employed by him, which the charge within the legal fees. Upon clearly proving these facts, Pl’ffs counsel abandoned the case, and Def’t had Judgment. MIRAMONTEZ vs PARSHALL et. Al – review. The prayer of the petitioner was denied, and petition dismissed. UNDERWOOD vs WARD, by leave of Court, case place on the calendar by Respondent, and appeal dismissed. COURT OF SESSIONS. – This Court dragged “its slow length along” until Wednesday morning last, but really without accomplishing anything beyond the filing of four important Indictments, none of which have yet been disposed of. On Saturday morning last the Grand Jury came into court, and submitted five indictments, and their final report, which will be found in another column. On Monday L. WHITTINGHAM was indictment for misdemeanor, and the case set for the following day. But lo, when the case came up for trial, the prosecuting witness failed to appear, and after waiting two hours, a verdict of acquittal was rendered for want of evidence. The prosecuting witness was then cited to appear and show cause why he should not be fined for contempt. On Wednesday, the court having heard his excuse, and not deeming it sufficient, fined him $75. On Monday, B.F. STEVENS was arraigned on an indictment for assault with intent to commit murder, and the case set for Wednesday, but when Wednesday came, the defence were not ready, and upon Def’ts motion the case was continued for the term. The court then adjourned for the term. PAID. – Ex-Sheriff HOVIOUS has paid over to T.W. LATHROP Esq. the reward of fifty dollars for the arrest of MOONEY. Mr. L. arrest MOONEY at the American Exchange in San Francisco and placed him in the station house for safe keeping. Afterwards, a policeman, in violation of instructions, brought him out here, and claimed the reward. It was this claim which occasioned the delay. A FINE STEAMER The usual quiet of our city was somewhat startled on Wednesday Evening, by the shrill whistle of a steam engine on the Bay approaching the city. Upon further inquiry, we found it to be the Steamer ANNA, commanded by Captain TRUEWORTHY, just arrived and coming into port, having in tow, a very large and fine Barge for the purpose of taking on a cargo of posts, destined for different points on the Sacramento River. The Barge drew up at the Railroad Wharf of Mr. J.W. ACKERSON, for the purpose of loading, and we are informed that she will take with her on this trip about seventeen thousand posts, besides other freight. NEW GOODS. – Dropping into our friend J.V. DILLERS store the other day, we were not a little surprised to see the change in the appearance of his shelves and counters. The mammoth store seemed literally crammed with the new stock – and more coming. DILLERS assortment is more extensive than ever, and in prices he can successfully compete with the retailers of San Francisco. SUPPOSED MURDER. – Henry CROZIER of Santa Clara left his home some three weeks ago to visit San Jose, and has not since been heard of. He was known to have $150 on his person at the time, and is supposed to have been foully dealt with by some unknown persons while passing the Almeda. He was 22 years of age and about 5 feet high. – Mercury. Mr. N.C. ADAMS, driver on the Watsonville stage, stepped from his box, last Friday morning, to assist a lady to alight, handing the reins to a gentleman by his side, when, from some cause, the horses commenced to turn short around. Mr. Adams attempted to regain his seat, when the stage upset dislocating his shoulder and injuring him otherwise. – San Jose Mercury STATE NEWS MILITARY COMMISSIONS – The UNION says that military commissions have been issued to the following persons: Samnel Claudis ELLIS, Assistant Adjutant General with rank of Major, Second Brigade, Second Division, staff of General DOANE; John HILL, Brigade Inspector, with rank of Major, Second Brigade, Second Division, staff of Gen. DOANE; Curtis S. HILLYER, Captain of the “Auburn Greys” vice A.S. GRANT, mustered into service of the United States, Second Brigade, Fourth Division; George W. BOWIE, Colonel Fifth Infantry California Volunteers, vice John KELLOGG, resigned; Ferris FORMAN, Colonel Fourth Infantry, California Volunteers, vice H.M. JUDAH, resigned; Chas. TUPPER, Captain Company F, Fourth Infantry California Volunteers, Charles Stuart BROOKS, Company H, Fourth Infantry California Volunteers; Isaac B. HALL, Second Lieutenant Company H, Fourth Infantry California Volunteers. BURNED TO DEATH. – On the night of November 9th, William VANNEST, brother to S.D. VANNEST, who keeps a store on Butte creek, four miles from Chico, was fatally burned by the ignition of camphene while filling a lamp, the wick of which was burning. The sufferer died next morning. The UNION says that a shocking murder was perpetrated near Fort Churchill, 11th inst. Wm. GOSHART killed one McMULLET with a knife. The murder was arrested, and narrowly escaped lynching. He was finally taken to Carson. A few days ago, at Fairplay, El Dorado Co., the cabin of one “French Pete,” a gardener, was consumed by fire. When the flames were discovered several gentlemen hastened to the spot, but arrived too late to save the life of the poor Frenchman who was in bed in the cabin. The door being opened his body lifeless, and partially consumed by the devouring flames, was the first sight that met their horrified gaze. The bones, only, were rescued. The old man was of intemperate habits. BRODERICK MONUMENT. – The Broderick Monument is to be commenced forthwith, although the sum at the disposal of the Committee is not so large as might be desired. Dissolution of Partnership The partnership heretofore existing between Messrs. James McGOVERN, John TAYLOR, and William BEASEMORE, in the Ranching Business, carried on under the name and style of MCGOVERN TAYLOR and BEASEMORE, is this day dissolved by mutual consent. The business will be carried on as heretofore by James McGOVERN & Co., who are authorized to attend to all unsettled business of the firm. JAS. McGOVERN John TAYLOR Wm. BEASEMORE Redwood City, Nov. 9th, 1861 Sheriff Sale By virtue of an execution issued out of the District Court, of the Twelfth Judicial District, in and for the County of San Mateo, against David MAHONEY, and in favor of van WEINKLE, et als., duly tested on the 9th day of November, A.D. 1861, and to me directed and delivered, by which, I am commanded to make the sum of one hundred and seven 25-100 dollars, together with accruing costs. I have levied on the following property, to wit: All that certain piece, parcel, or tract of land, situate, lying and being in the said County of San Mateo, and known as, and called the “Rancho Laguna de la Merced” containing one half of one square league of land, and being the same land granted to Jose Antonio GALINDO, on the 27th day of September, A.D. 1835, by Jose CASTRO, first Member of the Territorial Deputation, and chief superior authority ad interim, of the Territory of Upper California, and afterwards confirmed to Josefa De HARO and others by the United States Land Commission, b! y decree filed July 24th, A.D. 1855, in case No. 102 in said Commission. Notice is hereby given that on Saturday the 14th day of December, A.D. 1861, at 2 o’clock P.M. in front of the Court-House door, in Redwood City, in said County, I will sell all the right title and interest of the said David MAHONEY, which he had on the sixteenth day of April, A.D., 1861; or at any time since hath, in and to the above described property, at Public Auction, to the highest and best bidder, for cash, to satisfy said execution, and all costs. S.H. BOWMAN Sheriff of San Mateo County Dated Redwood City, November 14, 1861 Sheriff Sale By virtue of an execution issued out of Justice’s Court of the Third Township of the County of San Mateo, State of California, in the suit of the People vs. Bernardo MIRAMONTEZ, to me duly directed and delivered by which I am commanded to make the sum of Forty-one 2-100 dollars damages, and Eight 65-100 dollars costs of suit; together with accruing costs, I have levied on the following property, to wit: All the right title and interest of the said Bernardo MIRAMONTES in and to that certain tract or parcel of land situate in the County of San Mateo known as the San Bonito Rancho, bounded North by the Pilarcitas Creek, East by the Oat Hills, South by the lands of James JOHNSTON, and West by the Ocean. Notice is hereby given that on Saturday, the 14th day of December A.D. 1861, at 2 o’clock P.M. in front of the Court-house door, at Redwood City in said County I will sell at Public Auction all the right title and interest of the said Bernardo MIRAMONTEZ in and to the above described property to the highest and best bidder for cash to satisfy said Execution and all costs. S.H. BOWMAN Sheriff San Mateo County Dated Redwood City, November 14, 1861 ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ CA-Old-News ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ NewspaperAbstracts.com - Finding our ancestors in the news! TM http://www.NewspaperAbstracts.com