Mr. Editor: The remarkable confession of the late Leonidas Parker, which
appeared in your issue of the 13th ultimo, has given rise to a series of
disturbances in this neighborhood, which, for romantic interest and
downright depravity, have seldom been surpassed, even in California.
Before proceeding to relate in detail the late transactions, allow me to
remark that the wonderful narrative of Parker excited throughout this
county sentiments of the most profound and contradictory character. I,
for one, halted between two opinions - horror and incredulity; and
nothing but subsequent events could have fully satisfied me of the
unquestionable veracity of your San Francisco correspondent, and the
scientific authenticity of the facts related.

The doubt with which the story was at first received in this community -
and which found utterance in a burlesque article in an obscure country
journal, the Stars and Stripes, of Auburn - has finally been dispelled,
and we find ourselves forced to admit that we stand even now in the
presence of the most alarming fate. Too much credit cannot be awarded to
our worthy coroner for the promptitude of his action, and we trust that
the Governor of the State will not be less efficient in the discharge of
his duty.

[Since the above letter was written the following proclamation has been
issued. - P. J.]

Proclamation of the Governor.

$10,000 Reward.

Department of State.