Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-06-28
FURTHER FROM CALIFORNIA
ARRIVAL OF THE ILLINOIS.

NEW YORK, June 2S-The steamship Ilii-
nois arrived this morning from Aspinwall
with the California mails of June 4th, and
81 t7O,ooO In treasure, and $50 passengers.
She connected at the Isthmus with the
Golden Age, which brought down from San
Francisco S2,65S, 900 in gold.
The principal consignees per Illinois are
Drexel 4 Co, $685. 900; Wells Fargo a Co.
$3.50 600; Metropolitan Bank sI60, 600; VIM
Hoge Sl26 900; Charles Morgan sIO0, 900;
Thomas Watson $4,000
The steamer Sierra Nevada, over due from
Nicaragua had not arrived when the Golden
Age left San Francisco Immediately on her
arrival she was to be despatched with troops
for Gen. Walker.
The papers are filled with the matters con.
corning the revolutionary state Of affairs In
SaH Francisco
The place of execution of Casey and Oors
was surrounded by 2000 bayonets
Ex-Judge Ned McGowan, formerly sheriff
OF police 10 Philadelphia, had been Indicted
by the grand jury as accessory to the murder
Il MIR. King, but escaped.
The Vigilance Committee had arrested sew
eTal ballot box suffers and desperadoes They
hsd also obtained possession of fraudulent
ballot box of ingenious construction, which
Was used at the last municipal election. The
most astounding election frauds had been re-
vealed.
On the I'd of june the opponents Of the yisi.
lance Committee ield mass meeting in the
Plaza, first warning, by printed placards, the
friends OF the committee not to enter the
Plaza during the meeting. The effect of this
Wa to show the real strength Of the Law and
order party. About 1000 were present There
was no violence, but much confusion. Reso.
lutlons were passed calling upon the people 10
resist the Vigilance Committee.
Judge Perry had issued a writ of habeas
corpus, demanding the prisoners in the hands
OF the committee, but the writ was resisted.
On the ID the Governor issued proclamation
declaring the country in a state of insurrec-
icn, and authorizing the Major General of
| the Second Division Of State Militia to raise
an army to preserve law and order.
The action did not alarm the committee.
Iney have 1000 men fully equipped and ready
Tor instant action, being thoroughly arranged
and in constant drill for two weeks under
| competent officers. Men, money, and NUM-.
tons Of war, from all parts of the State are at
| their command, and it is confidently believed
that the Governors efforts will amount 70
| nothing.
| The volunteer military companies In San
| francisc and Sacramento have disbanded In
| order TO avoid being called out By the Gov.
| ernor 1t is reported, however, that 100
| men are enrolled under the government
authorities. No collision is anticipated.
petition, numerously signed, was in cir
II
| session of the Legislature.
| The Vigilance Committee deny having any
| thing to do with this petition.
The San Francisco Herald is the only Jour.
nal which opposes the committee it puts a
| different coloring upon the state of affairs
says that the Governors proclamation is
| largely responded to that citizens are largely
pressing forward to enroll themselves under
the authorities; that on the 4th of June 500
were enrolled, and that by Saturday 10, 600
| would be in arms on the side Of the law Ii
also says that three divisions of the State
| militia have been ordered out, and that
many new companies Of volunteers are form
ing.
The San Francisco markets were very dull
| Money was tight.
Panama dates are to the 18th inst. There
Is nothing important from the Isthnns. Mr..
Corwlne, l. Commissioner to inquire into
the Panama riot, was at his post, busy with
| the investigation. The Star says the testi-
mony, so far as collected, affords overwhelm-
| ing proof Of the brutality and unprovoked-
ness OF the attack on the passengers, and the
completely of the police and other authorities