The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-06-30

known superors If the reason this strange cond uct
is inquired into will be found that party exists in this
State who have abored steadily TO create opinion that
the laws inefficient IL consequence OF the venay or
its oc ers and extending the inquiry further 1t will be
dscoyered these who have been invariably dis
appointed candidates for the Offices which they Low say
are unworhy &C cupied. The teaching has borne fruit
and that fruit is the destruction Of all constitutional and
statutory provisions for the well being of society To
persons acquainted with California affairs II will be unne
ccssay state that the late Mr. King and his paper the
Bulletin the leading disseminators Of this doctrine
The present Executive Committee OF vigilance the Sc
quel of scheme tept allegiance. The shooting King
gave the opportunity long waited for Their usurpation
Is indeienstSle Tune when ssSr a was ,nNray
s reputation they have caused to retrogress Tor years.
They have in effect confessed to the world that we i've
without the restraints Of wholesome government putting
forward that the laws were only benehc1N
to those who transgressors So transparent de-
ceptiou could not eanate from any other source and
excitement for wSs by kidnapping persons not charged
with offence and armed displays To- terrorise the people
dsapprove putting their liberties in charge OF an
unknown junta This statement Of theirs should not OBJ
tain credence out of California II would do an unmiA-
gated wrong 10 honorable and honest men, whose only
fault in being the successful opponents over selfish
denagogucs. Never San Francisco SO freq from
81 Saye done o. their saey
against tho acCused-punishment invariably inflicted,
when not arrested by the prayers Of men who now for
vindicatiou, attribute others what done by them
selves.
The impending conflict is what just now occupies mems
minds Both parties appear determined not 10 abandon
their views II is impossible TO realise the scenes OF
horror that must reasonable counsels do
not prevail in the deliberations of tho representatives of
those opposed the established authorities The federal
forces this vicinity will certainly be rcque tod to aid
the civil power to maintain its supremacy. There are
ruors to-day Of an intention Of the Vigilance Committee
TO dsband further strengthened by the acknowledge ut
OF one Of their leading organs that was hc intention
to do SO, not threatened In the thought proper
by the Governor vorito project of theirs Is TO drive
the county officers to resign their positions and Is in
dustrousiy circulated this would satisfy their strongest
desire None the gentlemen referred have the least
intention of dong So They know thai acceding 10 this
demand would give triumph 70 mobocracy, and place
themselves in most dsreputable position
Is not unknown the East that there exists party in
California who aspire TO be tho heroes Of revolution
which would sever our State from the Union Their ia
vorite idea is Pacific republic aud they arc cntinu
ally moaning over the grievances that afct US in
quence Of connection with the Atlantic Doctrines
like these are unblushilgly put forward now, with the
view of deerrng the federal forces giving assistance
wards the rcesablshment of order. Threats Of more
effect that f General Wool should take part in putting
down this band of macontents they would not hesitate
to treat him in the same manner az Casey
Is only natural that attention. will turn towards the
men composing the Executive Committee, who have in
their hands the lives liberties and property Of the pco
pie The first body number between thirty anu forty;
the latter fifty thousand The Herald has published
s Of their and occupations which is believed to
be In general the mercantile classes spare
but small portion OF their time TO other Objects aside
from their business and yet we have the strange fact
staring in the face that cigth Of the Executive
lies in the Atlantic Sates and only remain here for the
purpose Of speedily acquiring wealth That end accom-
pshed they leave the State and have little interest In
its welfare afterwards. may be worth the trouble to
what could be reasonable motive tor keeping up this
excitement and to bring the people to the war
In cause in which they cannot really .hafeobuo deep
concern. Reports have been current for ~ menth or
more that many Of our first mercantile houses were in
ottering Condition. and that would be impossible for
them to keep aoat Tor any considerable time II is usual
70 despatch semi-monthy remittances TO the East
and Europe, and falling this they would be at
n mar n tha of their
who, by our attachment law, could seize in an
hour all thcir property The suspension Of business
Of the usual payment singular circumstances Is defer
ring the execution Of Cora and Casey until after the de-
Se sy W hsSs tn
swer for to this day One of the large clothing houses
ittee, composed mainly Of merchants still hold on to
their authority II these surmiscs prove true the impre
cations Of all honest men will follow them - their graves
for eopardsng the lives Of thousands Of citizens for the
most sordd motives The character of many OF the Su
pezior Council is none Of the best The record Of their
past lives will not appear untarnshed on examination
Some left their country for THEN countrys good others
who resided in China and elsewhere left behind them
envabe regulations Petitions 10 the Governor have
been circulated for signature requesting him 10 call
extra session Of the legislature that they may declare
vacant the different county offices and provide for speedy
elections We're this DONE all the ysvolutonsts demand
would be gained.
The meeting the Plaza Of the friends OF aw ard
order was largely attended At least thfcs thousand
persons inside the ratings but outside where they
remained by order Of the Executive COMMITTEES.
eight or nine hundred OF their adhercnts did everything
in their power by yelling anu noise to interrupt ae
meeting. Nothing more was required 70 show how de-
graded the press had become than the reports published Of
this assemblage 1t described failure, when the
truth Is was large and onhr siastic COL Bker ono
OF The most eloquent orators IN thu State was treated In
most scandaous manner. His only offence was that he
defended Cora on his trial. In Europe Phillips and
OConnell earned undyng regulations for their eloquent
and powerful defence Of criminals In New York. no per-
son would think Of crying down Hoffman or Brady, be
cause they made affecting appeas in favor of their clients
But here Baker is prosecuted, Notwithstanding he fought
in the contest that brought California into the Unoa He
was Colonel OF one Of the Illinois regiments and as
brave man no one can utter word to his di5credh.
The funeral Of King was large and respectable aud the
aspect paid his memory was general, and with many
To refuse drape stores with mourning for his
death would be taken as an approval offs manner on the
rart of their rropretors For this reason men who did
not the necessity for general EXPIRE OF sorrow
were coerced by personal fear and dread Of being in
urcd in bus to make outward signs Of regret which
they did not entertain.
The public led TO understand the execution Of
Cora and Casey, If determined on, would be public aud
Quite Unexpectedly the sloopof John Adams arrived
on the evening previous, reminding the committee that II
they had resolved to take these mems lives tine Of
their authority might be suddenly cut short The APP
pearance Of another vessel probably the Decatur
daily expected from Oregon would settle the question
against ticm provided their operation could be So
cured piece OF demoniac cruelty was practised to-
wards Casey in the arrangements for hi execution The
man selected to perform the office Of exccuoler
@ho had BEEN u bitter enemy OF the unfortunate con.
atmned and always showed the deepest towards
him. Common hu nanity ought 10 have prevented such
scandal. To crafty the fcndish bate Of such 4
stcr and embtter the last moments Of their victim.
unworthy Of body claiming to be considered human
The issue now before should not be overlooked by
the people Of the East 1t is, whether the laws and con
stituton OF the State to he aside that
body, avowed and sworn, sua be the supreme power
hail be put down. Tho who the lea ers have
pcrsisteny refused to take part in the administration Of
JUSTICE even to pay for the support of the city
All other issues beside tho true one Ballot box
suffers rowdes and gamblers pests that should be
punished, but in manner consonant with the laws
MARysvIIIR, CAL, June 3, 1855.
The Late Rc,o'aOn-Vieus Of Mdrysrrlle Citi,en-Pro-
test Agaias the Proceedings Of tie Vigilance Committee
Of San Francisco, de-, dc.
BY the steamer that brings you this letter you will
ceve intelligence conrmatory Of all that you have before
learned respecting the revolution in the city San Fran
cicoof the fact that two executions have already taken
place at the hands Of the mob and that third victim is
aid to have committed suicide in of the cells Of the
af