Subdeacon Joe Posted September 25 Share Posted September 25 September 24, 1855 Joaquin Murrieta’s preserved head and the hand of Three-Fingered Jack were sold at auction for $36. People considered them to be either Mexican outlaws or “Robin Hoods” because of their robberies. The body parts displayed around the state were said to be cursed and two owners died mysteriously. Visit ThisWeekinCaliforniaHistory.com #Califoria #JoaquinMurrieta 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas Lizard Posted September 25 Share Posted September 25 (edited) I guess I missed this one...Give notice a little earlier...Could have made it there.... Texas Lizard Edited September 25 by Texas Lizard 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardpan Curmudgeon SASS #8967 Posted September 25 Share Posted September 25 On the subject of Joaquin.... Dave Stamey 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdeacon Joe Posted September 25 Author Share Posted September 25 31 minutes ago, Hardpan Curmudgeon SASS #8967 said: On the subject of Joaquin.... Dave Stamey Thanks, Hardpan! I've never heard that before. I had to look up the lyrics because I had a heck of a time understanding him: From the broken hills of Mexico We took the horses we stole To Sonora and the California mines Where you gringos dig for gold Even north to the Oregon line The story is the same All your women they tremble in fear At the mention of my name I rob the miner on the Coulterville Road I leave his blood on the ground Like mist through oak and digger pine I move without a sound Your finest horses belong to me I take them as I please I line my pockets with your gold And I am gone with the midnight breeze [Chorus] I am the bandit Joaquin I live in the wild with the bear and wolverine Over hill and valley I fly as in a dream I am the ghost I am the fox I am the bandit Joaquin There is no use to wonder why My reasons are my own The hatred I feel for Anglo blood Lies deep within my bones My segundo is Three Finger jack He cuts off the Chinaman's ears And wears them like a necklace around his throat He’s a man who knows no fear The fools up there who make your laws They are lawyers, they are thieves They want a devil that they can blame And Joaquin is what they need So I’m the ghost of El Dorado but the blame is on their heads At night when hoof beats shake they ground They tremble in their beds [Chorus]I am the bandit Joaquin I live in the wild with the bear and wolverine Over hill and valley I fly as in a dream I am the ghost I am the fox I am the bandit Joaquin Captain Love and his ranger band They said they took my head The fools rode into a stranger’s camp And they left the wrong man dead Others say I never was I am a dream of what could be But even if I had never lived you would have invented me [Chorus] I am the bandit Joaquin I live in the wild with the bear and wolverine Over hill and valley I fly as in a dream I am the ghost I am the fox I am the bandit Joaquin I am the ghost I am the fox I am the bandit Joaquin 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Mo Hare, SASS #45984 Posted September 26 Share Posted September 26 Forty’s bids was two bits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt. R. Hugh Kidnme Posted September 26 Share Posted September 26 Yes, but how do I bid on Jack's other 2 fingers? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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