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Thirty different Styles of Corsets at Chalmers Bros., Stockton.
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FRENCH CAMP,
Five miles south of Stockton, is the oldest settlement in the county, except Stockton, the two places having been first occupied by white men at the same time, thirty odd years ago. It is on the line of the Central Pacific railroad, but being so near the city it has no connection with the road.
Belden W. S. Hitchcock John.
McLellan W. F., proprietor French Camp Hotel.
Moss W. S.
Nelson H. A. Stevenson Geo. A. Umlauff L., dealer in groceries and provisions.
LATHROP,
Nine miles from Stockton, is an important railway station, being the point of junction of the San Joaquin Valley road with the Central Pacific, and the "feeding station" of both roads. The Lathrop Hotel is one of the finest on all of the lines of the railroad.
Buchanan J. M. Clancy W. H.
Corona John. Davis James. Dilbos John, fruit dealer.
Dominique R.
French A. C., conductor on C. P. railroad.
Flannagan A., section foreman C. P. railroad.
Geraty Joseph, dealer in groceries.
Hopper Mrs. Mary, house owner.
Hamilton H. M., school teacher.
Houser William, proprietor Garibaldi saloon. Jackson J. R.
Johnson Wm. B.
BURTON & MESEROLL, Dentists,}
OVER HOLDENS DRUG STORE. MAIN STREET.
The Best Photographs are made at Batchelder's 183 El Dorado St.
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Litchfield Ansell.
Mills J. H. A., post office address Lathrop; rents 1450 acres, cultivates 1200.
Mangen John, conductor C. P. railroad.
Questa S., dealer in general merchandise. Scott Philip.
Shenker M. A., house owner.
Shannon R. T., proprietor Central saloon.
Shepherd J. A., proprietor Lathrop Hotel.
Whyers J. H.
LINDEN
Is a thriving and pretty town, situated on the Stockton and Mokelumne Hill road, 13 miles east of Stockton, and surrounded on all sides by a rich farming country. The population is about 200.
Barnett Virginia, boarding house keeper.
Bernard Stephen. Bingham John A., miller.
Buck James, carpenter.
Davenport W. A., blacksmith.
Duncan Andrew, Mokelumne Hill road.
Erving Wesley, hay baler. Farley M., engineer. Ferguson F. N., saloon keeper.
Ferris P. D., proprietor barley mill.
Fennell & McFarland, general merchandise dealers. Foltz Samuel, blacksmith.
Gard Levi.
Harrison Dr. W. D., physician and surgeon. Harrison D. Hancock S.
Hall J. S. Heard James. Heard Simpson. Hoge L., Copperopolis road.
Sporting Goods in Great Variety at
- Hogan & Smith's,} cor. Main and San Joaquin Streets, Stockton.
The Finest Stock of Dress Goods
outside of San Francisco at Chalmers Bros., Stockton.
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Klinger George. King Linsey, farmer. Madden A. G. Medlaw Mrs. M.
Paul Rev. T. S.
Pasault S., wheelwright.
Palmer Rev. Thomas B.
Pritchard V. P., school teacher.
Prather P. H., machinist.
Prather S. H., dealer in general merchandise.
Pritchard S. M., school teacher.
Reasoner A. J., machinist.
Rumutt L. L.
Scribner James P., Mokelumne Hill road.
Shafer James, carpenter.
Wasley John and James, proprietors flouring mills.
Ward Charles W., butcher.
Williams Samuel, carpenter.
Wootten John B.
Wright W. B., assessor.
ALFRED PARKER, Bellota, San Joaquin County, Cal.,
IMPORTER, BREEDER & SHIPPER OF'
PURE BERKSHIRE SWINE
Of the Finest blood and most popular strains. Stock for sale at all times. Per- fect pedigrees sent with each animal sold. Can furnish pairs and trios not akin. Orders Solicited and Satisfction Guaranteed.
Address ALFRED PARKER,
Latimer Farm, Bellota, San Joaquin Co., Cal.
False Dentures made to look natural and to give satisfaction. bv BURTON & MESEROLL.
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BATCHELDER'S PICTURES are Excelled by None.
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LOCKEFORD,
Situated on the Mokelumne river, 18 miles northeasterly from Stockton, is the oldest of the rural villages in the County. It has a population of about 200.
Ambrose W. B., principal Lockeford district school.
Armstrong Burrel, house owner.
Brunell Moses, dealer in drugs and general merchandise.
Clements Thomas, hop farmer.
Cotton Jeremiah, proprietor of saloon.
Coil James, wheelwright. Cudner A. A., architect.
Evans T. C., saloon keeper.
Foote Dr. E. N., physic'an and surgeon.
Grant J. P., blacksmith and wagonmaker.
Haley J. H., saddle and harness manufacturer.
Herrington Wm. O., laborer.
Hodge K., farmer.
How Miss M. K., teacher Lockeford district school. Hurd Mrs. A. Y. .
Locke Doctor D. J., physician and surgeon, dealer in general mer- chandise, and post master.
Monroe P., manager for U: Monroe.
Owens G. W., wagonmaker and Justice of the Peace.
Ringer George, constable.
Rogers Isaac, proprietor saloon.
Roberts C. Roberts John R. Stacy Geo. G., blacksmith, wagon maker and painter.
Stone W. R., teacher Athearn district school. Stevens Mrs. S. J. Wilson George, boot and shoe maker.
Willetts Thomas, house owner.
Young J. R. & Co., wholesale and retail butchers. Young Julius R., butcher.
PRINTING OF EVERY KIND AT LOW RATES BY BERDINE,
224 MAIN STREET, STOCKTON.
Fine Fazors and Pocket Knives at HOGAN & SMITH'S, cor. Main and San Joaquin, Stockton
Ladies Under Garments at CHALMERS BROS., Stockton.
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LODI,
This is one of the most enterprising and prosperous villages in the State, and was brought into existence with the completion of the rail- road. In addition to the usual farming, mechanical and trading in- dustries, it supports a large and well-appointed flouring mill, which occupies a substantial brick structure, and is owned by a joint-stock company. A lumber company has been organized, which is construct- ing a saw mill which, when completed and in full operation, will have sufficient capacity to supply a considerable portion of the local and neighborhood demand for lumber. The logs for the mill are cut in the mountain forests and floated down the Mokelumne river at a com- paratively trifling cost, and are reduced to all ordinary classes and di- mensions of lumber. The handsome and progressive little town has a population of three or four hundred souls, a commodious and well con- ducted hotel, substantial business houses, pretty and tasteful homes, schools, churches, Masonic and Odd Fellows' Lodges, and all of the social and domestic institutions of enlightened and refined American communities.
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Aldrich Wilson, carpenter, residence Church street
Allison J. A., proprietor livery stable; horses, carriages and buggies to let Ames J. G., blacksmith and wagon maker, residence Locust street
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Baker J. L., well borer, residence County road Baker J., saddler and harness maker, Sacramento street Berdan John O., architect, residence Spencer House
Berg A., laborer, residence County road
Beckwith B. D., druggist and post master, corner Elm and Sacra- mento streets
Bleven Alexander, laborer, residence Oak street Boalt Charles M., manager Ivory's store, residence Church street Brewster E. C., Cosmopolitan saloon, Sacramento street Brunson Joseph, laborer, residence Oak street Brewster H. S., residence Elm street
Bray A. F., merchant, residence Church street
For Good Dental Operations go to BURTON & MESEROLL'S Office
BATCHELDER makes Photographs from Locket to Life Size.
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Chappel Mr., residence New street
Chambers A. C., proprietor Riffle saloon, Sacramento street Clarke D. P., carpenter, residence Locust street
Cluff George F., hardware and agricultural implements, Sacramento street
Cluff, G. DeForce, Editor and Publisher of The Valley Review. Clapp T. J., carpenter, corner Elm and Stockton streets
Comstock & Clapp, carpenters and builders Collins Mrs. S. J., residence Church street
Cope Robert, boot and shoe maker, Sacramento street Collins John J., general merchandise store, Sacramento street Comstock N. A., carpenter and general jobber, corner Elm and Stock- ton streets
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Daggett George A., residence New street De Force J. Porter, carpenter, residence County road De Force Abraham, residence County road De Force J. H., carpenter and mill-wright, residence County road Dickerson C. A., bookkeeper, residence Sacramento street Dougherty P. W., constable and deputy sheriff, Sacramento street Dye D. S., miller, residence Sacramento street
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Ellis Ralph, proprietor Lodi Flouring Mills, grain, flour, feed, etc Ellis W, engineer, Lodi Flouring Mills Everett Charles, assistant, Lodi Flouring Mills Esmond H., blacksmithing and general jobbing F Fairchild Thomas, tailor, residence Church street Fairchild Mrs. Thomas, residence Church street
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Gammon Jessie, residence New street Gillan John, Superintendent Lodi Land and Lumber Company Goodwin A. D., residence Church street Gordon Mrs. Laura De Force, journalist, residence County road Gordon Dr. Charles H., physician and surgeon, Sacramento street Gum Isaac, residence Church street
BUY YOUR STOVES and TIN WARE OF
HOGAN & SMITH,}
cor Main and San Joaquin Streets, Stockton.
CHALMERS BROS., } STOCKTON, can Suit You in Dry-Goods and Carpets.
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Gum Mrs. Jane, residence Church street . H
Haskin H. F.
Hill G. W., watchmaker and jeweler, Sacramento street
Hughell L., farmer, residence Cherokee Lane
Hull W. C., commission merchant
Hull C., architect, Church street
I Ivory Horace, blacksmith and general jobber Ivory C. O., general merchandise store, Sacramento street, residence Church street
J James T. J., proprietor James' saloon, wines, liquors and cigars K Kennedy Thomas, Railroad Hotel, Sacramento street Koppikus D. W., agent C. P. R. R., residence Elm street
L Langan G. W., teacher Salem district school
Levinsky A. L., general merchandise store, corner Sacramento and Elm streets
Lockhart Bell, farmer, residence New street
Lodi Mill and Warehouse Company, Stockton street
Lyons Wm., farmer, residence Oak street M
Mc Kinney J. H., carpenter, residence County road McClung Phoebe, residence Oak street
Meeker A. C., Notary Public and Justice of the Peace
Miller George W., brick mason, County road Mowry J. B., commission merchant, residence Cherokee Lane Mowry J. M., with J. B. Mowry, residence Cherokee Lane
Mowry L. C., laborer, residence Oak street
Mowry Mrs. John, school teacher
Mundell J. M., barber, fancy goods store, Sacramento street Mundell C. M., proprietor Riffle saloon, Sacramento street
N Neil Thomas H., boot and shoe maker, Sacramento street Nevin Alexander, residence Church street
All Operations warranted to give Satisfaction by Burton & Meseroll.
Are Acknowlekged THE BEST. 183 El Dorado St.
Batchelder's Photographs
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Oles D. Irving, carpenter, Sacramento street. Oles E. N., carpenter, Sacramento street.
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Parmeter Patrick, glove maker.
Pollard S. W. residence New street.
Presbury Wm., residence County road.
Praeter Alfred, residence Sacramento street.
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Ralph Mrs. G. B., milliner, residence Church street.
Riscon W. T., bakery and restaurant, Sacramento street.
Rutledge A. T., undertaker, Sacramento street.
Rutan John, real estate agent, residence Elm street. Russell Thomas, telegraph operator, Sacramento street. S
Scott, Dr. J. T. H. physician and surgeon, Sacramento street.
Smith Mrs. Isaac, dress-maker, residence Elm street.
Smith, Harvey, undertaker, residence Oak street.
Smith Mrs. E. residence New street.
Smith W. D., butcher shop, Sacramento street, residence Elm street. Smith Mrs. Sarah, residence Elm street.
Smith Isaac, general merchant and collector, residence Elm street. Springer L. N., hunter, residence county road.
Spotts, D. L., variety store, residence Church street.
Spencer J. E., proprietor Spencer House.
Stevens B. F. artist, Elm street.
Stretch I. N., carpenter.
Treadway S. V., lower Sacramento road.
Treadway George, lower Sacramento road.
Taylor Robert, blacksmith and wagon maker, residence Church street.
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Walling G. P., hardware and crockery store, Sacramento street.
Webb A. J., painter, residence Oak street.
Wheeler L. P., residence Church street.
White Rev. J. H., pastor Methodist church, residence Church street. Williamson C. V., physician and surgeon.
Woods S. N., poultry dealer, residence Elm street.
Country Orders Promptly Filled and Satisfaction Guaranteed at HOGAN & SMITH'S Stockton.
The Leading Dry-Goods House of the Interior| ONALMERS BROS .. STOCKTON.
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FARMINGTON
Is situated on the Stockton and Visalia railroad, 16 miles from Stock- ton, and is a prosperous village of some 100 inhabitants.
Beckett Miss Laura E., teacher Fairview district school.
Burt A. L., teacher Shadow Grove district school
Campbell W. P. H., proprietor Lone Tree House
Collins John, carriage maker.
Dunham S., farmer.
Dyke O. D., dealer in general merchandise.
Frost H. C., agent C. P. railroad, Wells, Fargo & Co. and W. U. Tel- egraph.
Higgins Michael, sheep raiser.
Hillman Mrs. M. S., teacher Union district school.
Hood Alfred carpenter
McClory J. P.,, saloon keeper.
Russell C. C., proprietor Farmington Hotel.
Spencer A. B., shoe maker
Smith A R., saloon keeper.
Van Vlear R. F., Justice of the Peace.
Witham O., blacksmith and wagon maker.
THE BEST ASSORTED CROCKERY HOUSE ON THE PACIFIC COAST Outside of San Francisco.
C. BEHRNS,
-Wholesale and Retail Dealer in-
China, Crockery a la. Vare.
SILVER PLATED GOODS, Cutlery, Tinware, Wooden Ware, Feather Dusters, Baskets, &BIRD CAGES.
Lamps, Chandeliers, Coal Oil, Etc., 177 EL DORADO ST, STOCKTON.
PARTICULAR ATTENTION TO HOTEL AND SALOON OUTFITS, AT STRICTLY LOWEST SAN FRANCISCO PRICES.
Goods Carefully Packed. Agent for Patent Paper Ware
Teeth Extracted and Anaesthetics given. Also Electricity used for Painless Extractions.
by BURTON & MESEROLL.
Promenades at Batchelder's, 183 El Dorado St.
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WOODBRIDGE,
On the South bank of the Mokelumne, 15 miles north of Stockton and a few miles west of the railroad crossing, was an important point in the ancient days of stage coaches and dirt roads, being on the line of the main highway between Stockton and Sacramento. It is still a pleasant and thriving village, and the center of an industrious and in- telligent farming community. Its population is about 200.
Alvers Joseph, barber, Main street.
Anderson Mrs. M. R.
Anderson J. A., teamster.
Bentley H. & Co., general merchandise and tin shop.
Beaumont S. D.
Burkett T. R.
Clay J. P. & Co., brick manufacturers.
Cope Richard, saddle and harness maker.
Dayton Dr. E., physician and surgeon, Main street.
Doyle Mrs. A.
Elliott W. C., lower Sacramento road.'
Emerson G. W., carpenter.
Field Rev. J. L., minister.
Folger J. P. Gerard John, of Phelps & Gerard.
Geeen L. D., flouring mills, Main street.
Henderson Thomas, residence corner California and Orange streets. House M. W., physician, and livery and feed stable, Main street.
Hood L. H., constable.
Jackson R. M., carpenter.
Lough Thomas. Lossing T. E.
Mccullough John, blacksmith and wagon marker, Main street.
Mills F. B., teacher New Hope district school.
Morehead S. I ... , principal Woods school.
Myers B. S.' Obarr A. A. Parrott George.
Phelps F. F., of Phelps & Gerard.
HOGAN & SMITH,
Make the BEST LIFT PUMP for DEEP WELLS IN USE.
Stockton.
The Kid Gloves House of Stockton, CHALMERS BROS.
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Phelps & Gerard, post and telegraph offices, jewelry and general vari- ety store, Main street.
Plummer E. H., Plummer's Hotel, Main street.
Powel Thomas, lower Sacramento road.
Robinett John, proprietor Union saloon, Main street.
Rutledge E. G., general merchandise store, Main street.
Rutledge John.
Sargent J. L., lower Sacramento road.
Sargent R. C., lower Sacramento road. Scribner James, teamster.
Sebastian Robert, New Hope.
Spurgeon J. W.
Talmadge Rev. Wm. H.
Thompson J. C., wholesale and retail butchers, Main street.
Thompson J. G., boot and shoe manufacturer, Main street. Thompson Jomes.
Thompson & Folger, wholesale and retail butchers, Main street. Trafton Dr. Augustus, physician and surgeon, Main street. Turner Frank, saloon, Main street.
Walker Wm.
Winter Rev. Wm. M., paster South Methodist Church, Main sreet. Woods Samuel W., lower Sacramento road.
Young Edward, Justice of the Peace.
JOHN O'KEEFE,
Manufacturer of
BOOTS & SHOES, El Dorado St., Stockton, Cal.,
CASA PERFECT FIT GUARANTEED And All Work Done in the Very Best Manner. REPAIRING NEATLY DONE.
Special attention given to Children at the Dental Office of BURTON & MESEROLL.
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Photographs in Every Style at BATCHELDER'S 183 Eldorado St.
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CHARLES V. THOMPSON,
(Successor to BROWNING & THOMPSON.)
PRODUCE MERCHANT,
190 Levee St., Stockton,
Wholesale and Retail Dealer in all kinds of
Foreign & Domestic Produce,
Families and the Trade Supplied with all descriptions of
First-class Vegetables and Mountain Fruits, (Both Green and Dried.)
Importer of Best Brands Salt Lake and Oregon Potatoes, Los Angeles Honey, Flower, Field and Garden Seeds. Also, All Kinds of Dried Beans.
A First-class assortment of
CANNED FRUITS AND VEGETABLES
- cos Families can depend upon being supplied with the Finest articles in my line the Markets afford.
Orders from at Home and Abroad Promptly Executed.
BUY YOUR STOVES and TIN WARE CF
HOGAN & SMITH,} cor Main and San Joaquin Streets, Stockton.
The Finest Stock of Dress Goods
outside of San Francisco at Chalmers Bros., Stockton.
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M. P. HENDERSON,
Carriage Manufactory,
NO. 292, WEBER AVENUE, STOCKTON.
I wish to call your attention to the fact that I have made a GREAT REDUC- TION in the prices of all kinds of work done at my Factory. For proof of which I invite you to call and satisfy yourself. I will sell
Buggies, Spring Wagons, Buckboards BREAKING-CARTS AND SULKIES, At lower prices than ever before.
CJOBBING OF ALL KINDS, -EITHER-
Blacksmithing, Painting, Trimming or Upholstering
DONE AT PRICES DEFYING COMPETITION.
I will Contract to Build Anything in my Line, AND WARRANT TO GIVE SATISFACTION.
Remember, BURTON & MESEROLL, Dentists.
Over Holden's Drug Store Main St.
PHOTOGRAPHS
In Crayon India Ink. Oil ) aad Water Colors by
BATCHELDER.
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New Store!
New Goods ! -(GRANGERS')- Dry-Goods and Clothing (STORE!)
N. W. Cor. Main and Sutter Sts., Stockton, Cal. H. HARRIS, Proprietor, Importer and Dealer in all descriptions of
Foreign and Domestic Dry-Goods,
CLOTHING& Of All Descriptions, Furnishing Goods, Etc., a Specialty.
H. HARRIS begs to inform the private families, Famers, etc. of this and the adjoining Counties that he has opened at the above address, and is prepared to sup- ply, at the very lowest prices, all kinds of foreign and domestic Dry Goods, Clothing and Furnishing Goods of the very best quality.
GIVE ME A CALL BEFORE PURCHASING ELSEWHERE.
Small Profits and Quick Returns.
THE ONE PRICE STORE. Prices way Down to Bed-Rock! Remember the Address, N. W. COR. MAIN AND SUTTER STS., STOCKTON, CAL. H, HARRIS, PROPRIETOR. People's Friend ! People's Friend !
Sporting Goods in Great Variety at Hogan & Smith's,}
Main and San Joaquin Streets, Stockton.
Ladies Under Garments at CHALMERS BROS., Stockton.
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GO TO The Dry-Goods Auction House !
IF YOU WANT TO BUY
DRY & FANCY GOODS
Cheap for Cash. One Price and that Bed-rock!
), BLOCK, ->IMPORTER AND DEALER IN- -
Foreign and Domestic Dry-Goods, 202 MAIN STREET, Bet. El Dorado and Hunter, STOCKTON. -
JOHN O'NEILL,
Blacksmith AND Wagonmaker,
Main Street, Bantas, Horseshoeing a Specialty. JES ALL KINDS OF REPAIRING DONE TO ORDER ON SHORT NOTICE. Prices way Down to Suit the Times.
PRINTING
OF EVERY KIND AT LOW RATES BY BERDINE,
224 MAIN STREET, STOCKTON.
Fine Gold Fillings made a Specialty by BURTON & MESEROLL, Stockton.
Old Pictures Copied and Enlarged by BATCHELDER, 183 Eldorado St.
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The Press.
A history of the city of Stockton and of San Joaquin county, how- ever short and superficial, would be incomplete without a brief review of the rise and progress of the press of the city. It is char- acteristic of our American civilization that wherever a community of four or five score of persons is planted, the newspaper is the second civil institution evolved-the inevitable drinking saloon being the first. The pioneer days of Stockton formed no exception to the rule; and before there was a building of sufficient solidity to shelter the press and types from the Winter rains or Summer son, the newspaper found a welcome and permanent home here.
THE STOCKTON TIMES
Was the title of the pioneer journal of this city and valley. It was is- sued first on the 16th of March, 1850, by Mr. John White. It was a small and crude looking sheet, but creditable to the enterprise and talent of the founder, the time and circumstances considered, and its name deserves to be held in grateful and reverential memory by the present and all future generations in this valley. The Times was pub- lished weekly, being enlarged from time to time, until April 26, 1851, when it ceased to exist, and was succeeded by the San Joaquin Repub- lican, the first number of which was published on the 14th of May fol- lowing, by Mr. George Kerr. H. H. Radcliff was associated with Mr. White in the Times from July, 1850, until the close of its career. Mr. White continued his connection with the press of the State for several years in one capacity and another, and eventually died on a voyage to England, his native country. Mr. Radcliff, like thousands of others prominent in the early days, disappeared, and we have no record of his fate.
SAN JOAQUIN REPUBLICAN.
The first number of the Republican was delayed for several days by the destruction of the press and other materials by the great fire that destroyed the city on the night of May 6th, 1851. The paper was at first issued semi-weekly, and was handsomely printed and ably con- ducted in all of its departments. It was established as a Democratic
Large Stock of Guns, Pistols & Amunition at HOGAN & SMITH, Stockton.
The Leading Dry-Goods House of the Interior}
OHALMERS BROS., STOCKTON.
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paper, and was until its downfall in 1862, one of the most influential organs of that party in the State. Though under the general manage- ment of Mr. Kerr, the paper was chiefly edited, especially in the politi- cal departments, by gentlemen whose names did not appear. Among them, A. C. Baine, A. C. Bradford, and others, then and since more or less prominently identified with political and other public affairs. On the 14th of June, 1853, the paper was changed from a semi-weekly to a tri-weekly publication, and in that form and under the same manage- ment it continued in a prosperous condition until December 29th, when it became a daily. On the 22d of January, 1854, Mr. Kerr sold the property to a new firm, composed of Joseph Mansfield, Holmes C. Patrick, J. B. Kennedy and James M. Conley. Under the manage- ment of the new proprietors the Republican maintained its ommand- ing position, and enjoyed great prosperity until the outbreak of the memorable Vigilance Committee excitement of 1856, when, taking a bold and vigorous stand in opposition to the lawless proceedings of that body in San Francisco, which was almost unanimously sustained for the time throughout the State, the advertising patronage and sub- scription to the paper was almost totally destroyed in the course of a few days, and the concern received a shock from which it never recov- ered, though it continued its career for several years subsequently. On the 22d of June, 1854, Mr. Mansfield, one of the proprietors of the Republican, was shot and instantly killed by John Tabor, editor and publisher of the Daily Journal. This unfortunate affair grew out of the political and professional rivalies, then as now, and at all times, un- fortunately too common among journalists. The shooting occurred at the corner of Centre and Levee streets, and appeared to have been wholly unprovoked on the part of Mansfield, who was unarm- ed and made no hostile demonstration toward his adversary. Tabor was tried and convicted of murder in the first de- gree, and sentenced to be hanged. Extraordinary efforts were made by the personal and political friends of the condemned man to save him through Executive clemency. These efforts were event- ually successful. After the expiration of several reprieves, a full par- don was signed by the Governor (Bigler) on the night preceding the day of execution. The pardon was placed in the hands of the Sheriff the following morning, and was read to the prisoner a few minutes be- fore the hour fixed for his fearful doom. He listened quietly to the reading, evincing outwardly less emotion than did the Sheriff, or any
BURTON & MESEROLL, Dentists, ?
OVER BOLDENS DRUG STORE. MAIN STREET.
Batchelder's Photographs
Are Acknowlekged THE BEST.
183 El Dorado 'St.
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of the persons present in the prison cell. The unhappy young man never recovered from the remorse caused by his fatal deed, and sur- vived his victim but a year or two.
After the death of Mr. Mansfield the surviving partners continued the publication of the Republican, the editorial chair being successively filled by A. C. Baine, A. C. Bradford and A. C. Russell, the latter re- tiring in 1858 to assume the editorial management of the Statesman at Sacramento. The paper remained without a regular editor until the spring of 1862, when Mr. Beriah Brown, a man of marked talent but defective judgment, took the helm in the midst of the war excitement. He made it a bitter anti-administration and anti-war paper, and speed- ily destroyed its remaining business and its last hope of regaining its former prosperity and influence. In the fall of that year the office was removed to Sacramento, where, under the same editorial and business management, it struggled for a short time and expired. It was subse- quently-December, 1869-revived by Mr. Patrick in this city, with J. M. Bassett as editor, and published for two or three years. Though it was an excellent paper, and deserved success, it proved a disastrous failure and was abandoned finally.
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