, 1854-11-11

Fl. B. Co.'S coal mines on the island, at
salary, we believe, of Gl50 per annum,
being in that capacity subject to the or
ders of Gov. Douglas, as Chief Factor of
the H. B. Co., who we believe obtained
the appointment for him, and this salary
constitutes the larger portion of his known
income, in the face Of this fundamental
maxim of civil polity, that the judicial au-
thority should be separate from and inde-
pendent Of, and not exposed to the inlu-
ence of the Executive.
And finally, inasmuch as the meeting
considers that in the capacity of Justice of
the Peace, in which capacity he had acted
about four months, he had already proved
himself incompetent to discharge even the
duties of that office, and inasmuch as the
meeting further considers that he had open
ly and notoriously displayed gross igno-
rance, Partially, acrimony and indecorum; !;
ignorance of magistrates duties-part-
ality to one person-acrimony to others
indecorum both generally and particularly
in making most unwarrantable reflections
upon brother magistrate all which con-
siderations, jointly and severally, prove the
averment which this meeting makes, that
this appointment is no less than glaring
indignity to the profession, degradation
of the judicial Office, and calculated to
bring it into utter contempt.
4th, That this meeting considers, that
that since Governor Douglas persists in
maintaining the appointment after having
been made aware of the Deficiencies Of Mr.
Cameron for the high Office which he has
conferred upon him, and after having also
been made acquainted with the sentiments
of the public in regard thereto, expressing
their dissatisfaction with it on account oI
its fundamental illegality, their want oI
confidence in, and respect for Mr.. Cameron
and the evil consequences to be apprehend
ed therefrom, he, Gov. Douglas, has come
to determination which will not be fol
the benefit of the community over which
he presdes, nor for the grocious sovereign
whom he represents.
5th, That this meeting feels it absolute
ly necessary, since the local authorities re
fuse to listen to their prayers, to refer the
consideration Of their grievances to tn,
higher authorities in England and therefore
that committee of five be appointed tC
prepare the necessary documents and take
such steps as may otherwise be required
and that Jas. Cooper, Esq, NJ. c., EdwarC
E. Langford, Esq, ]. P, Thos. j. Skinner
Esq, j. p, Mr.. Jas. Yates, Mr.. W. E
Bernfeld, constitute the committee.
9Th, That this meeting, having in view
the perilous condition Of the colony, anC
the apparent infatuation ofthe government
deem it highly expedient for the obtaining
efectual and speedy relief, to appoint I
delegate, whose business it shall be to laI
the statement of their grievances and thei
anxious prayers for relief at the foot o
the throne-and that subscription list b.
opened for this purpose.
7th, That this meeting earnestly request
that the Rev. r. J. Staines, as the mos
proper person, will consent, for the weller,
of the colony whose most vital interests ar
now at stake, to take upon himself this i'm
portant Office, and trusting that he will &C
oept the charge, does hereby constitute ant
appoint the Rev. r. J. Staines its repre-
j sentative according to the purport Of th
foregoing resolution.
Sth, That a memorial to the merchant
of the British interest in San Francisco b
} prepared, praying for their assistance t,
! carry out the objects Of the previous reso
lutions, and that the committee alread
nominated prepare the memorial.
A vote aof thanks to the chairman wa
carried, and thus ended our first politica
, meeting l must add, though, that $4sI
was subscribed on the spot, and that no
man present but gave bis mite; and con
sidering that the great bulk of the meeting
consisted of the laboring class, the amour
|, subscribed is extraordinary, bearing con
vincing proof with it Of the strong feelinj
, ia the public mind against this abortion 0
court. -r ...l
have not troubled you with the name
Of the proposers and seconders Of the dill
. ferent resolutions, as they were all carriet
unanimously.
Yours truly,
A LOVER OF LIBERTY.