. The Argonauts of California, being the reminiscences of scenes and incidents that occurred in California in early mining days;. THE CLAIM JUMPKR. fellow, C. Marple, who was from Philadelphia, m a very mild and per-suasive tone of voice requested the U. S. arsenal to kindly leave theclaim; but placing his hand upon the most convenient weapon theclaim jumper refused. Mr. Marple, in a very polite manner, steppedtowards him, and taking him by the collar kindly assisted him toleave, which he did without any further trouble; proving the wellknown fact that the irreater the scoundrel, the greater t
. The Argonauts of California, being the reminiscences of scenes and incidents that occurred in California in early mining days;. THE CLAIM JUMPKR. fellow, C. Marple, who was from Philadelphia, m a very mild and per-suasive tone of voice requested the U. S. arsenal to kindly leave theclaim; but placing his hand upon the most convenient weapon theclaim jumper refused. Mr. Marple, in a very polite manner, steppedtowards him, and taking him by the collar kindly assisted him toleave, which he did without any further trouble; proving the wellknown fact that the irreater the scoundrel, the greater the coward, THE ARGONAUTS OF 156 THE ARGOXAUTS OF CALIFORXIA. and requiring a great nuniber of weapons, therefore, to convinceothers of his bravery. A desperado by the name of Burns, the same who afterwardsassisted in the capture of the noted bandit, Joaquin, came across theplains this season, and could be seen visiting and lounging aroundthe various bar-rooms, carrying a miniature U. S. arsenal aroundhis waist. Having one day a dispute with this same Mr. Marple uirelation to some trifling matter, he grasped the handle of his favor-ite weapon, but the unfrightened Yank, shoving his clenched fist inclose proximity to the desperados left eye, playfully remarked: Yes, draw your weapon, and Ill bet drinks for the crowd thatI knock you down before you can cock it. Burns eyed the huge fist, concluded that he would like its appear-ance better at a distance, put up his weapon, and treated the of these brave frontier rufifians made his stopping place andhome at a way station, or bar-room, located upon the emigra
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