Carolyn..Nothing on Pattersons, Billy Hicks or Judge Martin MOTHER LODE…The Story of California’s Gold Rush by Louis J. Stellman "His (This is in regard to Joaquin Murietta) first crime was the stealing of a horse belonging to Judge Carter. The latter missed his steed and was informed that a Mexican had ridden it away toward a near-by inn. Carter and others followed and questioned the proprietor, a man named Clark. Clark said he'd get Joaquin...Joaquin shot him dead. Joaquin and his companions escaped, though shot at and pursued for some distance." (Carolyn, the bull fight story is quite long..I can possibly try scanning it to you or will just have to take my time typing it.) Jackie in California [email protected]