San Franciscans during the gold rush of the 1850s attempt to maintain law and order in their wild city.

The vigilantes insist on lynching a man accused of murder.

Deputy Anthony Wayne tries to get a murder witness to talk.

Matt takes the responsibility to protect a group of settlers from the Bandana Gang, a notorious body that has been wreaking havoc for quite some time.

Consumed with suspicion over a gold mine and its dealings, Matt embarks on an investigation and encounters a life-threatening situation.