The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-07-29


been taken On l.. They cannot stop 70 listen ., the
representations OF the Committee, WHO viii use
every means to bhndtold Congress and the people
- win be for them to decide which is the legal gov
ernn ent, and act &C ,oring TO the requirements OF
the constitution. Every day furnishes fresh proof
OF the absence Of all necessity for the humiliating
condition We are reduced TO. In New York charges
of dishonesty az the ballot box have been made az
often as elections take place; bu. the doctrioe Of
sabvertpg all authority would not be countenanced
for moment in your city.
The -amparts that guard the council chambers,
prison and garrison Of the Committee still rear their
threatening fronts. Their power for the present is
uncieputed. Time, the fruitful mother OF stirring
events, has presented Us with sufficient to satisfy
the most craving appetite for excitement. Scarce
bad the steamer, that left here on the Doth lost
sight of our shores, than the crowning act of dis
loyalty was contaminated. The mask NJ thrown of,
and the laws OF the State and its authority have
ceased TO exist Rebellion has at last attained its
utmost limit leaving "a entirely and INTERESTINGLY in
the power Of the Committee Of vigilance. What
ever shadow OF authority " recognized in the minis
tiers OF the law-whatever lingering respect that
might have remained in the breasts Of the nsurrec-
tionsts for the forms Of justice have been cast asde
md the armed bands OF our new rulers are the I'M
sputed masters OF the CITY, even of the entire State.
The 2lst Of June, 1856, win be memorable, and its
occurrences not soon forgotten. All that preceded
was overshadowed by the magnitude Of the deeds
dents will be furnished by the press but iamentable
to say distorted by prejudice and the allpowerfu
influence of our rulers, that the people Of the East
eIn States viii have no accurate idea Of what has
TRANSFERRED Despite the systematic iabors of large
portion Of Our journals to Justify every action of the
Con mittee, impartial people will experience no
difficulty in placing censure in the proper
quarter. Enough viii be known in the undeniable
facts tina. Justice Of the highest court in State
has peen arrested and carried into captivity for an
act that in any civilized country, would be cons-
dered justifable; that the arms OF the State we're
forcibly taken possession Of and at least one hun
l.al nvh atnv1v hnll
fnement.
Information was received by the Vigilance Com
mistee that shipment OF muskets was IN transit 70
San Francisco tor the use Of the State forces
snail vessel in charge Of two or three members OF
a militia company, had them ON board. 1t was de-
termined TO teize these. A schooner was despatch
ed, fully Manned with instructions 70 bring them 70
the headquarters IN this city. Success attended the
expedition and the arms were deposited IN the de-
sired place. IL then occurred 70 the insgators, per-
haps for the first time, that this act was an act OF
piracy and an offence against the laws OF the United
States. Accordingly they sought TO remove the
J. R. Maony, John Phillips and James
McNab the crew of the government vessel, incar-
cerated in the cells OF their fortress The attempt
to arres. Mallory occurred az the time he was in
the office of Dr. Ashe, United States Navy Agent, in
company with Judge Terry, o; the Supreme Court,
and few other gentlemen. Naturally indignant
that this outrage should be perpe-rated IN bis pre-.
sence, Hopkins, with SIX or seven OF the police OF the
were
being permitted to take Mallory with them. Now
it happened that this man Hopkins was particularly
obnoxious to the party avoring the Constituted au-
thorites He had by solicitation, obtained he "a
ther doubtful honor Of acting the part OF executoner
for that unfortunate man. AL accounts agree that
on the second attempt to arrest Mallory, when be,
Terry and their friends were on their way TO the
armory of Ashes company, Hopkins, with large
reinforcement he had assembled, the aggressor;
used force 10 deprive the Judge OF his gum and when
informed OF the high position held by him, u only
increased bis zeal TO make him prisoner. 10 the
melee tina. followed pistol was discharged az Terry,
and when a. last driven 70 the wall by overpowerng
numbers he inflicted the wound on Hopkins neck.
The latter al once retreated and the Judge with his
party proceeded 10 the armory Of the San Fran sco
Blues.
Anything 10 equal the excitement tia. ensued
would be impossible 70 realise. The widest
OF popular delirium could only equal the spectacle
Intelligence OF the ARRAY spread through the city
like 1ildfre: Business was suspended, and the bell
OF the vigilants titled presagiDg wrath" to Terry
and his friends In ten minutes after the occurrence
five hundred men surrounded the block where they
s9eShi refuge o3Sss o. al hi 9ne nui
about two thousand, horse and foot, were on the
ground. noticed that the banking house of Palmer,
Cook q Co. was male the principal point 10 rally ~,
and also that bold attempt was made by the moo,
few minutes after the occurrence, 70 rush into the
Office, but they were driven back. What followed
proves tina, the Vigilance Committee had determined
before TO seize ali the arms OF the law and order
forces, on the first opportunity that presented itself.
AT appeared pre-arranged, as the marching direct
70 the various drill rooms proved II would have neeD
impruden. 70 resist at that time. The fes men who
hurriedy gathered after the excitement commence.
could do nothing against such an overwhelming
array. Perhaps the wisest course was that adopied
by Gen. Howard. A contrary one would have re-
suited In boodshed that certainly would not be con-
fined TO the locality invested Terry maintained lis
GOODNESS TO the end. When he arrived at the armory
g. e. tch au fho Eafc adaI A~rv
be performed himself. Seeing the hopelessness OF
holding out, treaty was entered into, by which all
he state arms were given up and the garrison
taken prisoners Thus vas death blow dellt q the
cause OF order. OF all the military mustered into
the service Of the commonwealth thee only remains
the National Iancers q body who have been from
the first the head and 'front.' OF their strength. Il
was not thought prudent 10 attack them, 70 they re
tain their weapons and reputation still.
Far from exhibiting any signs Of an early dssolu'
ton the Committee are busy recruiting and foTtify.
ing fortnight ago two bu ldnRs were sufficient,
now the entire block, nine stores, are occupied
either in whole or in part. By means Of cutting
door through the partition walls, communication
from end 20 end IL maintained. With the increase
OF front they have deemed II necessary 70 add 70
their sand bag defences. About twenty-five feet
was addei week since 70 the length and Two NOR
guns mounted. The men VINO nc. a. ssn:inels wear
the belts and acooutrements taken from the state
militia and as all their muskets were flint lock.
they value highly The arms-about i5D stand. MT
.UNN. as reDGrlpd-gOt on tne -ltb june. lnt iab
ter are Of the most improved model, including
large number Of rifles. Excepting what are IN the
United States arsenals, they have al the munitions
OF war in the state. General Wool has removed the
tour large guns mounted at the Marine Hospital q
Benca-not certainly 10 pre- vent their falling into
the hands OF the Vigilance Committee, for they are
extremely cautious in avoiding any collision with the
federal authorities, and would never think Of setting
them. II danger was spprehended, u arose from
the possibility Of Governor johnson Insisting on
their being delivered 10 him.
Occasionally glimpse Of the interior regulations
Of the Committees forces finds light A. their last
great display Il was perceived each warrior had
piece of white tape alta he'd 10 buttonhole Of his
coat. In some cases pocket handkerchief was
used a. a substitute. Ofcers, or those who appear
ed n be CO. figured in blue and those high IN con-
maDd display ed red. great falling of was visible
In the force Of the companies when compared with
those who turned out TO attack the jail. Though
claiming TO exceed seven thousand, not over three
were under arms on the day Of Terry's arrest. At
the rooms two divisions are constantly on guard
who are relieved every twelve hours, exclusive Of
the police force. paid body uniformed IN blue
army pants and glazed caps, numbering about three
hundred. The recruits pay an initiation fee Of ty