The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-07-28

| lam we'll aware that 33, Sealr have SubAshed
an official denial OF these projects. Traitors never
admit their treason in the outset II is quite easy
for "33 to derry the purpose until the plot is Hpe-
but it is well known that many of its prominent
me mbers bave advocated new government in the
streets, and that Others have avowed the purposoo
cause il was such capital thing with which to beat
Their political opponents. When Ihe proper tmo
arrives these things will be fastened upon them By
irrefrgble proof Until within few days, the pla.
Of the most moderate among then, was TO dsband
their form forego their military display retain their
in convenient places, 80 thst at the tap a
the ten they could meet, intimidste the citizens.
oyerawe the authorities and control the elections
Nothing car with safety be received ss evidence
OF an intentlon to disband this dangerous orgar
nization but the delivery Of their arms and
q submission on the part Of the twsnty.nine.
1t is weM known that not long since large
quantity Of George Law muskets were shipped to
San Francisco, on speculation, TO one d the MEM
chased seized by the insurrectonists, together
with all others in the market sale. They aAss
seized the only two pieces Of ordinance belonging
TO the State and have taken purchased all Others
in the market These men should not be permitted
to disband nomnaly, and yet retain their formidable
arsenal. After the treason and violence which they
have manifested they cannot retain these with0us
danger to the public peace and security.
cannot doubt that the people Of California Win
rally to the support Of the constitution and tho
laws To think otherwise would be to regard them
not in the nature of things that Americans win su-
pinely witness their government overthrown-their
laws and liberties subverted without striking blow
to prevent it. They will not see the lives Of
some of their most valued citizens sacrificed -
the vengeance Of traitors without attempt
ing to rescue them. They win not see the dun
geons of the Vigilance Committee filed with unOf-
Tending men without striking q blow to deliver
them n
cia officers in the State man of honor, Of sterling
integrity, of unstaned reputation, seized, CON
when he has committed no offence for which any
jury in Christendom would condemn him. Tho
honest yeomanry and miners in the country have
hearts, and the sentiments and the souls Of honest
and free men. Call them to the rescue, with their
rifles and such arms as they possess they will re
spond to the call, and redeem the country from this
deep disgrace which is stain upon every citizen,
however humble The sober people have right
try what is in peace and war, and will never faA
to redeem it in the hour of danger and public Gala
voLNEY E. HOWARD.
LETTER OF LIEUT.. KANNAvEN.
Having understood that my name was sought %
be paraded in the newspapers in the pay Of she VI
GLANCE Committee to my disadvantage, and not
having opportunity to defend myself while barred
on Sacramento street, would feel under obligations
If you would state the facts Of my arrest to the
public. am the Third Lieutenant Of the CONT
mental Guards, Captain Fem, and was in the arme-
time Of its capture by the Vigilance Committee, and
was in command of that company when we wer0
taken prisoners at that place. 1t appears that tho
three cheers in the armory for Col West, of our bat
| talion and the constitution and laws, and throo
groans for the Vigilance Commdttee and as soon q
we were taken was subjected e the
my company, J. Buckley, notwithstanding we goe
positive assurance that the officers should be treafea
like gentlemen. |, with others, on Sunday last.
cells, with strong guard posted over US. On Mon
| day morning at an early hour was put in irons
again, and in fifteen minutes afterwards was 70
leased from them. thus remained In custody, not
knowing what my fate would be, until Tuesday
evening. at eight o'clock, when was informed b.
Messrs Doane, Smiley, and Others that there was
mistake about keeping me there; that ought {
have been discharged on Sunday with the othe
men, and apologized for their conduct have thu,
been imprisoned have lost my situation, my family
In continual agony about me, and the vile papers In
the pay of the Committee endeavoring to cast aspe
sions upon my character, for no other reason than
that stood up for the maintenance Of the constitu
ton and laws Of my country. have, an Amer-
can born citizen, been obliged to undergo the humii
alton Of being insulted and guarded by Foreigners
who do not know the language Of our country. L
wish to know what benefit the constitution and laws
Of my country confer upon me, or where is their
authority? JAMES KAHNAvRs.
LETTER OF LIEUT. MAY.
Having noticed my name in the Herald Of this
morning, having deserted from the armory, ak
the Of jackson and Dupont streets desire 10
refute the same by stating the facts was In tbs
armory on Saturday afternoon, and ran down stains
to separate two dogs which were aghting-one Of
which belonged to a member of our company (Ma-
rion Rfes). As reached the foot OF the stairs I
heard pistol shot, and ran towards the corner -
learn the cause when Judge Terry and Mr.. Moloney
They were closely followed by Joseph Capprisc and
expoliceman Russell, members of the Vigilance Com
mittee who took possession Of the door, and dnv-
ing their revovers prevented myself and several
JOHN W. MAY, I'd Lieut.. Marion Riflea-
LETTER OF SERGEANT PuRcELL.
In your paper Of Sunday morning find my name
mentioned q deserter from the armory Of the San
Francisco Blues, on the occasion of lis being sur
rounded by the Vigilance COMMITTEES, Saturday nighk
last. As do not wish to remain under such an im-
putation, have but TO state tnat in the armO
ry at the time Of the difficulty Of Judge Terry and
others, and hearing the noise, rushed out to see
what IL was. On turning into jackson street, mW
Judge Terry, Captain Ashe and others hurying To-
wards Dupont street. stepped up TO group Of
ter and on learning Of IT, returned 70 the door Of Tho
armory, which / found closed, and guarded by .
number Of men with drawn pistols. ! was denie6
admission by them, and thus was excluded my posi-
of q member Of the Blues. These are the facts of
the case, and which respectfully submit
JoHT PURCELL,
4th Sergeant San Francisco Blues.
LETTER OF CORPORAL pRKN.
In your issue Of this morning you state that de-
serted at the time Of the attack This Is not 30. 1
in the act Of closing the front door, when In
crowd overpowered me, and threw me In the street.
| am an old soldier, and do not relish having 70
serious charge laid against me.
A. DRKIN, Corporal s. r. Blues
LETTERS FROM JUDGE TERRY AND HIS WIFE
II the act Of addressing my fellow citizens in the
State In this way should by any be thought unbe-
coming, ask their kindly and Just consideration q
the distressing position in which am placed. De-
prved Of the council and advice Of my husband hy
those who hold him in durance-denied the oppoF-
tunity OF seeing him in any way or even OF commu
nicating with him In writing, privately-I may be
unsaid or undone. 1 think, however, IL cannot be
wrong for the public TO know how am treated by
persons who assume to act in it, name.