The Trinity journal., 1856-06-14

"IF TnIs TIE TREASON, MAKE THE Mosr
or Ir!"-An attempt has been made during
the past week to obtain the co operation of
the U. S. Army end Navy officials in aiding
the authorities 80 obtain possession of the
persons now held by the Vigilance Commit
tee. We hope they will refuse to lend their
aid TO any such movement. There is no ne
cessty for any armed interference in our af-
fairs, and the dissatisfaction of few hmm.
bled civic authorities furnishes no lust ground
for such course Of conduct Order exists
and law is allowed to take its course where
such course is not clearly contrary to the
dictates of Justice The people are satisfied
with the conduct of the Committee; and our
evil and military authorities should remcm-
her that their power is not inherent in them,
but is delegated to thcmb those upon whom
it is now proposed That they shall exert it,
What is the object of this movcmcut?-
To obtain possession Of some of the most
notorious ruilians in existence. And for
what rurposc?--to try them?--to punish
them by "courSe of law? No; there is no
icg1l charge against them The object is to
upon our community, that they may he in
readiness to control the next election. Win
U. S. Army and Navy officers assist in such
an undertaking. for such n purpose? VIII
they disgrace the national flag hy attempt
ing under it the rescnc of MulIgan, Carr,
and Woody kcarny? Let them be assured
that if they do, their march will be over
dead lodies, and their bayoncts points will
pierce hearts not less brave that they do not
beat behind blue jackets and tinscl, and
breasts not less feurlcSsy exposed than if
cpnulets crowned the shoulders of their
leaders
California Is loyal her sons wish not to
see her severed from Tie Union; her star
seeks not to wander from Coumbia's Aap-
''"''''"'o"' i'uI tS IlhlTc NouIu not he
long dimmcd by withdrawal; hers is n star
that en- shine alone; and the patience with
which our community has endured the ne
glect of the General Government is no proof
that we will submit to outrage at the hands
OF u. s. authorities. California is sovc-
reign State; her people claim the right to
rule her; and if the military or naval force
OF the United States seeks to tllwart the
will Of the people at the call of incapable
officials, that force can expect no other treat
nent than that Of II foreign foe. And the
boodshed which will follow; the ruin which
ensne; the establishment of Pacific Re-
public which will then certainly come, will
be chargeable only on those who have inter
Tered with the people in the legitimate exer-
"se OF their sovereign power.
'"t this but an attempt to
oVcrawe the Committee ,n,n ~ .in
meet no success. The Committee g. os de.
:ermined as their course has been deliberate
Their responsibility was not assumed thought
essly, and their duties will not be shrunk
from. 1t will not be the threat of cannon's
or the flash Of bayonets that will give them
pause They have resolved to regencratc
the city, and they will do it. 1t can be
done without bloodshed. Rnt a must be
done. And the officials who have been so
sternly rcbuked by popular sentiment had
better conGne their excrtions to the proper
performance of their duty. This will give
them field enough for action, and opportu-
nifty to regain the public esteem they have
forfeited. There will be no interference
with their legitimate exercise of power, but
let them go one step beyond--let them put
one more obstacle in the path of reform,
and OH. their heads be tho consequences
Vide Vet.