"The Startling and Thrilling Narrative of the Dark and Terrible Deeds of Henry Madison, and his Associate and Accomplice, Miss Ellen Stevens, who was Executed by the Vigilance Committee of San Francisco, on the 20th September Last" recounts a sensational true crime story from 19th-century San Francisco. The narrative details the alleged dark deeds of Henry Madison and Ellen Stevens, culminating in Stevens' execution by the Vigilance Committee. This account offers a glimpse into the era's justice system (or lack thereof) and the societal anxieties that led to the rise of vigilante groups. It provides a chilling look at a time when frontier justice prevailed, and the line between law and order and extrajudicial action was blurred. This historical narrative will appeal to readers interested in true crime, American West history, and the darker side of San Francisco's past.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.