The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-11-05

less could be expected from one oroaght up as he
has been. Educated ~ Gen. jackson, he .lt.bed
that great mans IDEAS of government, AM
holds 70 the importance of discoante-
narcing anarchy and preserving oroer. Ex-
clusively sustained by wealthy merchants, /. was
supposed rom MS peculiar position, he would not
have ventured TO do otherwise than add his endorse
ment to the promoters Of The wild scenes Of popular
commotOn that have disgraced California and the
nation during the regime of vgiiantsm. so placed,
Dr. Scott, with resolution commendable, wrote
letter TO the Philadelphia Presbyterian, the demo
minaton TO which he belongs, defining the position
occupied by him here. From what precedes, it will
at once De understood he disapproves OF the Com
m.tee and can see no reason or excuse Tor the revo
iutionary proceedings that have taken place. The
communication was drawn from him by statements
Published in religious paper OF this city, that dis
tiDgushed itself during the reign of terror by hound
ing on the mob TO greater violence and the shedding
OF more blood. The doctors arguments are pointed
and forcible, and meet without evasion, the issue
raised. Rebellion has no apofogst in him, and he
declares ID terms Of condemnation his opposition TO
it's lifting its hideous head in California Evils,
however great, can be remedied in a constitutional
manner, and if unfaithful officers cucumber the
public service there are sufficient means within
the law TO correct the mischiefs. 1t only
required citizens to be in small measure more 1gi
liant in attending TO the polls on election day, and
all would be conducted properly, and no room lett
for fraud For telling undeniable truths like these,
Doctor Scott is now charged with being tho friend
Of the most degraded, and having done his utmost to
be borne in mind, are mainly merchants. He is in
formed through the press, "he has run the length
of his tether," and that he has not the power ito
control his passions or hide his malice, and is final
ly informed If he does not like the change that has
taken place he has to look to those he defends for
his means of living. All this, and much more, sour
rility is thrown at the Doctor. Every means Of
persecution will be practsed towards him and there
is no reason to doubt he will be forced TO abandon
his charge if the bgotry and intolerance Of those
who claim possession Of all the virtue in the coun-
try are allowed to have control. Yesterday morn
ing very gross outrage was perpetrated in an at
was hung upon the church Of which he is pastor,
where it remained several hours before daybreak
Considering it was the Sabbath, and the character
OF the edifce desecrated, the whole proceeding re-
possible any member Of the congregation could be
concerned in an act fagtious, but that it demon
strates the rancor OF the Vigilants towards those
who differ with them is put beyond question TIE
been forcby exempifed in the case of Doctor Scott
as well as during the last five months. II has vii
lifted him to an extraordinary degree. The following
remarks OF Goldsmith on the subject have peculiar
fitness for its condition at the present time. II have
always considered the press the protector of our
freedom, as a watchful guardian, capable of uniting
the weak against the encroachments Of power. Bat
of late the press has turned from defending public
interests TO making nroads upon private life; from
the strong to overwhelming the FEEBLE
General Wools letter has attracted very little no
tice. If it was intended to controvert Gov. John-
sons statements in the official correspondence pub
lisned by request Of Congress, it did not alter the
opinion of single person. II virtually admitted
a promise was made by him, but in terms that
Philadelphia lawyer might. with ingenuity, have
backed out Of IL might also have been well for the
General to bear in mind recrimination is not argu-
ment. Allowance may be made for the continual
expressions of dissatisfaction his official conduct
since he has been on this coast has elected. The
latest Of these we have from Greg IN 1t was rumor-
<k,AtG III
ing out TO take command of this division, and when
the news reached north the entire country was in d
blaze OF replacement. BCnires, meetings AMI cele-
brations became he order Of the day and from the
reports that reach here il would appear the Gene
rails removal was considered in that quarter
in the same light national benefit ought TO pe le-
ceived. There is, however, serious question in
voved in the action OF the President dsp 1sing OF
the application for aid and 70 California OF the
greatest importance. IL required no great discern
ment 10 see in the future state OF things that may
arise in this State, which would require decided and
instant act u TO suppress attempts al revolution.
Active cooperation between the general and State
authorities might be imperative 20 save the State
from separating from the Union. Respect for the
law is at very low point, and the yalue Of our con
nection with the Atlantic States esteemed lightly.
IL is, as usual, favorite topic TO enlarge on the
neglect we are treated with, and how much better
of would be TO go IL alone IN the family Of ma
tionalites There is no use in concealing the exist
ence of this sentiment II is widespread, and re-
cent eNente nave taugDt the nolGeFs OF THESE 0pn
ions how easy it is 20 set at naught all auth ,rty
Removed vast distance from the seat Of the cen
trail government, instruction wodld ripen into a
complete revolution before we could communicate
and have assistance from the United States. There
FORE If this practice is in future TO be carried out
consequences may follow from It's stric'
observance. Ii viii not be contended II in case
Of invasion IL would be the duty OF officers in
mand TO await in structions from Washington before
70 drive the enemies from our shores.
nd vet the same section Of the constitution that
provides for protection against invasion, also qua
rantees the suppression OF domestic violence. IL
ought TO be known that California Is settled by peo
pie from every cline, with different feelings and
habits, and Is far from being either American in
sentiment on character. Foreign capital works on
mines, erects our buildings and controls our ira ie
Foreieners who have never set foot in our Eastern
States form the main portion OF our residents, anf
With them, It cannot be too well understood, very
little yeneration IL entertained for the Union.
some measures are called for 70 extinguish
his dsloya al feeling, and preparations TO meet !,
promptly when IL presunes TO show itself H.
worthy the profound consideration of the
uiers OF the Union. The danger IL nov
10 larger than mans hand, but IL viii certainly
Ievelope itself into the magnitude Of a thunder
loud. For this reason IL would be well the astute
nd learned Attorney General should again look over
lis law books In search Of some precedent for the
OF the federal forces 70 he ready to act IN
'ase OF emergency.
There Is very little activity In our markets Trade
las not revived from the severe shock received dur
ng the existence OF the Vigilance Committee. Fee
luent failures. principally small retailers and iOt
lers tend 10 impair credit. Our insovent Law o.
ers wonderful facilities TO get rid Of liabilities and
lnder IL, we have three four weekly seeking TO
nave il benefit. The state Of the financial market
:, perhaps. the most anomalous Of any portion Of
bur social machinery. We export an amount OF
gold exceeding one half the products Of the other
states OF the Union, cent 10 foreign markets. With
'nch an immense yield o. specie II would reasonably
be expected the article was plenty, and in case Ut
20 be procured az reasonable rates OF
interest. The reverse Is true. To the brokers
and bankers OF this city the use Of the com
modify brings is " ~ per cent per annum,
TO the security offered. Even az these
rates il is not always easy TO procure loans. TIE
cause is apparent. The great moving power Of AL
bus ideDce-is wanting in California. No
man be he mere liant or member Of the professions,
could raise dollar on his word 0r standing. The
security must e On real estate goods sored In
warehouses. And when this happens I, as invariably
follows that the bond Is forec!csed and The m1rtga.
ged property sid 70 satisfy tne cain. Such Is
California credit at home aud the principal cause
IT, stated the want OF reliance in the ntegriyor