Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1856-06-20
Later from California.

MAY.
Grrut excitement existed at San Francis.
/ ca in consequence OF the assassination Of
James King, editor Of the Bulletin. in tho
street by man named Casey. The affair
occurred on the 18th, and King died on the
lWh Casey was arrested and committed
TO jail but the citizens had become very ex
ciled IN the matter, and meeting Of the old
vigilance Committee was called. Placards
OF an inflamatory nature were posted, calling
uron The citizens TO take the law into their
own hands.
On the 18th, 5000 citizens, completely or.
gained into divisions and companies, and
armed with muskets marched by three streets
from the committee rooms, and. taking poss-
ess'on Of the jail, took thence Casey, togeth.
ef with Cora, the gambler and murderer Of
uen Richardson, and carried them To the
COMMITTEE room. Hero they were guarded
npio the time of the sailing Of the steamer.
1t was supposed they would both be hung
by The mob. The whole city was draped in
mourning for the death Of Mr.. King. who
was highly esteemed Casey was formerly
az inmate Of Sing Sing prison, a statement
ilcuIty.
The Vigilance Committee had fully re-
organized throughout the State. and have, il
Is sand, fund Of $4,000, and arc deter
mined to drive all the gamblers from the
The Committee we're well supplied with
arms md ammunition, and their proceedings
were characterized by the most perfect order
and propuey.
The George Law, from Aspnwan. has
nearly two million dollars in treasure on
freight.
From Nicaragua, We learn that Gen.
walker had moved his headquarters to
Leon.
There was somo sickness among the
Truops
All VAS quiet on the lsthmus
u was rumored that q revolution had
broken out ia Costa Rcs, during Morals
absence. il Is said TO be headed BY an in
Hnenual family. named Castro
.Nec Nrk, June H. The Steamer George
Law from Aspnwall lth inst, arrived at q
O'Clock Tins evening, bringing California
dates of thi 2lst May. She brings about 81
900 600
The business houses in San Frsnci,co
were all closed on the afternoon of tie 2Orh
IN consequence of the excitement caused by
the murder OF Mr. KING.
Casey, the murderer of King. il. a member
OF the Board OF Supervisors, and editor Of the
sunday Tunes
The attack of the Vigilance Committee
upon the JONI was made with military order.
\ force oil 250O men, armed, surrounded the
pris)n. brass ic-pnunder was pointed nj the
door and, wIiin all was ready for the as.
snuli, the committee made formal demand
upon the Sheriff for The surrender Of the nil.
The sheriff being totally unprepared for re-.
sislance, surrendered lmmedmiely, md the
PRISONERS, Casey and Cora, were taken by
the committee and carried 10 head. quarter.
whore they remained
The excitement IN the CITY was ntense.
AZ soon ms the death of Mr. King was nn-
nounced. The bells were tolled, stores closed.
all business suspended, and the fronts of all
ne buildings uIong the thuroughiares draped
10 mourning.
Cora aud Casey had been tried before
revolutionary tribunal of twenty Jurors
and sentenced lo be hung. ! hev were to be
aKecu,ed on the day following the funeral of
h lng. The excitement extended throughout
ne state, and thousands Of armed men IN
ne interior were ready to hasten TO the as
'isIance OF the revolulionists IN the city.
IN, .Hmier in Cahtornia.-T N. Y.
Morning Express has several private letters
rom san Francisco, detailing event. there I
with tho murder of James King
The Vigilance Committee, says one of these
ttttrs, has upwards Of 5000 members on It's
mister roll Casey, aud Cora, the murder
r OF Col Richardson, would certainly be-
xccutcd by thl- Committee on the morning
tle 22d of May the day after the depart
re Of the steamer. The Vigilance Com
ultcc, moreover had determined to sit in
erpeWiy, until not only the city of San
.s ,55, 3gI oib4lSSusa EsrGgif should be
ave prepared black list" embracing the
'mes Of about leo Of the most notorious
Iurdercrs. thieves and blacklegs, all ofwhom !
lll be required TO gun the country at short d
1tlce, or contemplate the contingency Of ,
immqy Justice before the tribunal Of Judge a
ynch Among their names are said TO be
lose Of fnnkoe Sullivan, the pugillst, and
avd HrniefIck, who was at one time the
democratic Southern candidate for United
tates Senator
Tho Vigilance Committee now extends
Iroushoul the State and, It is sold, every
ite town and hamlet now has It's organi-
iuop %
his stated on good authority that all the i
tirl1ls OF the State intended 10 resign their %
hees, nnd people are now Inclined to look %
0 the Vigilance COMMITTEES as the rulers e
I'd law givers.
The san Francisco Revolution. Since the 10
81 steamer left, our city has been the scene K
intense excitement; and In order that you b
ay not think We are lost To- u sense Of law I.
I'd order, we write a few words Oh the sub. W
Ct
Oar cry has been ruled flr wears past by
g very outlaws of creation. They govern
onr elections by false ballots put in those
hcers they desired, and thus the admins- r
alton of justice has been a mere farce. On 4,
e death OF Mr., KING. public sentiment was Of
oused, aud our citizens en- m1sm cred for tn
slice A vigilance committee has been f,
rned, numbering $500 of cur best men,
nh one OF our leading merchants, ". r.
'leman, rs President They have taken
g laws into their own hands, and will do
Thing without mature dcberntion. Al the
nc time, without the aid Of lawyers or he
nrs justice will BE- administered
There is no IN b or Lynch law. but a reg,
if ltfpiutoN- ne MUole force IL well
yerned and well iegulaled. 1t is the voice =
the people, and the whole State sympa-
zes with the necessity Of the action y, !.
II Is to be dopIored that sach things are Of
cessary but you, and all friends Of this ~
untry may rest assured, the result viii on
1ve Of everlasting good to California. We ~
all be censurod at home, no doubt; but, Us -,
sad before, there was nm absolute neces-
y for the action. Our city Is quiet, and
u will hear of neither riots nor mobs, but
itlce To our outraged people. Sun Fran ]
co corresoondenoe Of Journal of Commerce.
California. state Council of the A -,
'rica party met at Sacramento on the 18th y
IT,, With good representation from all \
rts of the State. Resolutions were adopt. y
removing all secrecy and the different de- A
Frs alsl endorsing the Nebraska ques- y
n, and the nomination of Fillmore and (
NELSON.
Later from Europe. p,
NV NcRk June A.