Lynch Law at Sutter Creek

Newspaper:Daily California Statesman
Publication Date:   Dec 10, 1854
Published at:Sacramento, California
Page Number:2
Newspaper article thumbnail: Lynch Law at Sutter Creek from Daily California Statesman, 1854-12-10

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LYNCH LAW AT SUTTER CREEK.—Last Monday a Chinaman was arrested near Sutter Creek, charged with stealing $45 from the drawer of Tucker & Tibbitts, on the Jackson road. Judge Lynch, having become satisfied of John’s guilt, prescribed twenty-five lashes on the bare back, which were duly administered.

Citation

"Lynch Law at Sutter Creek." Daily California Statesman (Sacramento, CA), December 10, 1854.