The Placer herald., 1856-05-24

Rhourished knife which he drew from his bosom,
and declared that he would plunge it to his heart
sooner than be taken. I'VE are informed that this
! knife was sccreted within his under clothes and
: had probably been passed in to him, as he had
been thruughly seached by the Sheriff, when he
: was locked up.
Casey finally said if two respectable citizens
would assure him that he should have fair trial,
: and not be dragged though the streets he would
90 with the committee. Messrs. Truett. Coleman
Thompson and Farw ell on behalf of the sub-commit
tee, gave him the assurance, and he consented to
go.
The Committee retired without the OUTER
1door and Mr. North, after placing the irons upon
Jhim. led him to the front door, and delivered him
Iinto the hands of the Committee, who were attend
4 Jed by an armed escort, by whom he was conduct
ed to the coach. and at his request Mr. North took
{ Ia seat by his side and VIM T. Coleman and Myres
NTruett were also in the same carriage"
81 AS the guard came down the ssteps from the
Mail with Casey. burst of applauscs arose invo-
Suntarily from many of the vast assemblage. and
&by wave of the uplitted hands of the Committee.
E$who standing on the bluff in front Of the Jail
$silence was nstantancously restored notwthstand-
i ing many who joined in the applause were two or
4 Hhree blocks Oft, and far beyond the reach OF hui
Mman voice.
g As the guard came down the steps from the
sHail by the Committee. and the procession with
&the doomed man moved on.
q The Committee reached the rooms in Sacramen-
Eto Street. at about clock and Casey was CON
Elucted to the upper room and placed under a
#strong guard The gathering about the building
81 that locality presented a most animated APP
tSpearance. and it almost impossible to move
Isabout except by the pressure OF the crowd
A In accordance with their determination. and
Anotihcaton to the Sheriff that they would return
thn ot{ Cara n an hour t,p Cpmmit tee
yproceeded back 10 the Jail and renewed their de-
fsmund for the prisoner The Sheriff still declin-
He'd to deliver the prisoner up, asked for thirty
Gmnutes longer, which was granted to him. and
81 then he still declined saying that they had the
&power. they could take the whole Jail if they
Awished. They informed him that they regarded
Eahim as Sheriff and they would hold him response
ble for the safe keeping of the rest OF the prison
s. RS. They only asked for the person of Charles
s Cora and they must have it. Their request was
Shnally complied with. and he delivered up.
Eand was removed to the rooms in the same manner
Eand with quite as large crowd as attended
&Casey.
4 The work Of the day being accomplished, in the
Erccovery OF the prisoners, and their safe lodg-
= ament at the Committee Room, the various compa-
Enies division. except those on guard we're as
Equietly dispersed as they were organized. Each
EScompany marhced out seperately, and afterwards
EWent down to the end of the different wharves
Eand discharged their arms to prevent accidents
= and to have them fresh loaded when they shall be
Awanted again
6 About three hundred men were kept on guard
Elm and about the Committee rooms all night and
Ham equal number will be detailed during the
E3present state of affairs.
a There are one hundred of the Committee sta
@tiOned at the Jail, for what purpose we cannot
= earn. Other guards are stationed at different
J. parts Of the town, TO keep matters all right
MONDAY, MAY 10.
& After the occurrences Of yesterday the city was
Hremarkably quiet. Good order prevailed. The
Scommittee proceeded to examine witnesses in the
Escases of Cora and Casey. No doubt they will re
Eccive fair and impartial trials
b Mr. King suffered more than usual to-day.
u TUESDAY. MAY 20.
q To-day the news Of Mr.. Kings sinking condition
8created great sensation in the city. The streets
8wcre almost impossible from the immense number
&of citizens assembled in them anXiouSly waiting
Is to hear Of Mr. Kings health, and the further
Haction Of the Vigilance Committee.