The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1856-07-17

g. That all matters Of detail and government shall BE-
embraced 10 q code Of bylaws
T. That the action Of this body shall be entirely and
vigorously free from all consideration Of or participation IN,
the merits or dement's opinions acts OF any and all
sects political parties sectional divisions IN the eommu-
nifty and every class Of orderly citizens Of whatever sect
party or nativity may become members OF this body No
discussion Of political sectional sectarian subjects shall
be allowed In the rooms OF the association.
g. That no person accused before this body shall be
punished until alter fair and impartial trial and con-
Viction.
g. That whenever the general committee may have
sembed for elaboration, the decision OF the majority upon
any question that may be submitted TO them o the ea-
ecuve committee shall be binding upon the whole pro-
yded nevertheless that when the delegates delbera-
ting upon the punishment 70 be awarded 10 any GRIM
inals no nicDg the death penalty shall be bind
ing unless passed by wohirds OF those present and
10 That ali goed ci,isens shall be eligible for admission
to this body hhder such regulations be prescribed
By q committee qualifications and IL any unworthy
persons gain admission they SHALL due proof be expe
led And, believing ourselves TO be executors OF the will
Of the majority Of our citizens we do pledge our sacred
honor defend and sustain each other in carrying out the
determined action Of this committee at the hazard of
lives and our fortunes.
ihTEasrEw WITH THE GOVERNOR.
Ii is mentioned in the summary OF events taken from the
San Francisco papers, that deputaton from San Fran
him withdraw his proclamation placing San Francisco
under martial law This interview took place at Benica
the 9TH of June We copy the scal stasmen, Of the
proceeding as communicated by the committee:
BEsIoIA, June Z, 1860 O'Clock, p.
When the committee reached the door of the Solano
hotel, Col Crockett inquired for Gov. johnson. Judge
Terry replied that any communication for the governor
must be addressed to him in writing. This remark was
procured and note written b. Col Crockett on the
Mr. Thornton and Mr.. Ear we're requested to deliver Il
70 the governor On reading which, the governor replied
that he would be happy TO receive the committee Col
Crockett, chairman Of the committee, was requested
to state to Governor johnson the object Of interview
This was done in calm, sensible, and dispassonate
He stated that there at the request Of
number Of the citizens Of San Francisco belonging to
party but actuated solely by desire to avoid the Sc
rious calamity impending over the city and State. He
stated in emphatic terms that the committee over which
he chairman had connexion with the Vigilance
Committee its movements declared that he was not au-
thorzed to speak specially for the committee but felt
thorzed the that danger existed Of
any further action on the part of the committee which
would be calculated to bring them into collision with the
civil authorities and gave special assurance that they
would hereafter yield obedience to all writs OF habsas
corpus which might be addressed bem and that they
would desst in future from exhibition OF arms on the
in public places and subjoning that resolu-
tions that effect had been adopted by the committee
and which in bis possession Col Crockett further
stated that he and the gentlemen associated with him at
present as committee had that day visited the rooms
Of the Vigilance Committee for the purpose OF urging on
them the adoption Of plan of paccanon and settlement
Of quite comprehensive and satisfactory character but
which they had not had time to consider prior to our
leaving the city. lie concluded Dy urging, In the most
earnest manner that the governo. should not pecpitse
the crisis assuring him that If he would desis from do
ing the Committee of Vigilance would in few days vol
UNFAIRLY disband and peace and order once more be
stored to the community.
When the committee entered the of Gov johnson
there present his exceency Gen. Douglas secretary
of State Judge Terry, Of the supreme court Maj Gen.
Howard of the Sacramento division; Maj Gen. Sherman,
OF the San Francisco division Brig Gen. McCorke of the
Marysvile division; Mr. White of the State Journals Mr..
Jones' of Palmer Cook, Co.; Mr. Rowe ad-de-camp Of
the governor Colonel Baker, Of San Francesca This last
present by invitation Of Colonel Crockett and Gov.
johnson. a ....
After Colonel Crockett had concluded his statement the
governor replied that he would give his writing
The committee then RETIRED leaving the gentlemen above
named with the governor .....
II Note Of The Committee.
.. BEscIA June I, 1856.
SIN: The undersigned citizens Of San Francisco, on
their own behalf and behalf Of large portion Of the
people of that city, respectfully ask personal interview
with your excelency touching the present alarming crisis
in Its affairs
J. b. Crockett James Donahue,
L. Earl, NJ r. Roberts,
+. w. Macondray, John j. Williams,
James " Thornton, John Slime,
HIS. Foote, Baltic Peyton,
g. w. p. Bissell
To his Ercellency J. NEKLr Johnson,
Governor OF California.