During the California gold rush some travelers from around the world would sign on with ships to help off load the cargo. Upon arrival they would flee to the mines, neglecting their duties. The ships captains hired a group called ________to go and retrieve the sailors.

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The Hounds were a group hired by ship captains during the California Gold Rush to retrieve sailors who abandoned their duties to head for the mines.

During the California Gold Rush Some Travelers from Around the World