The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-08-20

AbolAA everything that survives the v ee,k. How
veil . new code could be framed ~ Az he inferred
rom the character and previous " rsni.s of the ex-
and must Of necessit he beter acn1aint
ed with the secrets Of the day book than The All
stFact principles OF jurispru ,ence and GOVERN
elucidated by Kent and blackstone. Such things
- h ,noe,,,v IN the taps, and advocated
lie voice. Little argr ment &c needed with men who
have succeeded SO ar unopposed If not Allotted by
hssn disregard an authority that has
cession has bee broached and time win only deve-
ioIe how Tar ne proposition is to be carried.
In the ran Ss Of the opponents Of the Committee
are some the moss distinguished and worthy citi-
zeDs Of the State-nen who before now, held back
from pup lie notice, and who come forward to con-
denim u e movement that entails so many evils pre-
sent AZ d to follow With the other side, not man
Is ,ceatiiied tnas can clam character for preemi,
here. There Is not one who by merit or capacity
could rise above the masses and strange these
individuals INSIST on being considered as pure as
Washington and as wise as Plato. A minority, how
tver respectable in numbers and intelligence can d,
title when their protestatons are met by no other
answer than pointing to bayonets in the hands Of
men, principally foreigners, paid for their services,
who recognise no other law than that emanating
nom the dark recesses Of the latest secret tribunal
True there are few who bave spoken ia favor Of
this organization, who In the Eastern States we're not
unknown, but they are no Drious place hunters and
seekers after popularity. To be elevated certain
Offices Is their sole ambition and If the present
element will help towards the goal Of their DESIRE
by al means it will be used.
There has been an unusual number OF c0nfagra-
toas throughout the State during the last fortnight
and one cannot help thinking that they have some
connection with our present condition. Losses on
the part OF country merchants, revert on ours, and
whether these the work OF ince ndiaries or not
they viii have injurious effect on the stability Of
many of the mercantile community. Yesterday the
people were informed Of the destruction Of Nevada
by the devonrIDg element, making the third town
b,0tted out of existence within few weeks. Bank
ruptcy is 30 common that day does not 60 over
without one or more being added to the long list of
1sofvents. Since the twentieth Of last May not less
Than seven hundred thousand dollars, in failures
have occurred These are sad evidences of the un.
safe condition Of afsrs, and they are in the main at
hibuted to the continued anomalous state of the
country. The feeling Of insecurity that from the
first prevailed does not abate in any respect Citi
Eens arrested in the dead Of the night and hue
ried of to prison, without il being known what had
become Of them. To lessen, in some degree, the
harshness OF this SYSTEM prisoners are allowed their
liberty on subs cribing to oath that they will leave
the country forever by certain day, aud in addi-
ton, depositiDg large sums Of money further Sc
cnrity to keep their promise. One individual, to
leave 9th Of August had to put five hundred dollars
in the hands Of an unknown mao, for which he re-
ceyed receipt to be returned to him Ii he quits
the State by that date. THIS amount is forfeit, il
he remains. About twenty prisoners remains in the
cells of the fortress Sacramento street. One
named Brace is held on charge Of murder and it is
now said be will be hung during the ensuing week.
Mr.. Buchanans nomination was receive 4 without
any remarkable show Of enthusiasm. No disappco-
baton was exhibited il might be said, because we
have no newspaper out OF the twelve or thirteen
daliss published which advocates any Of the other
candidates Several attempts have been made to es-
tablish free soil journal but each effort has failed
The Htratd comes out in favor of Buchanan,
making three democratic organs now in the interes,
of the Cincinnati nominee. II is difficult to find out
what the popular sentiment is on the subject OF the
d. sntap o1cae
affairs. MIR. Fremont may be strong In Gallo 'nia,
from the decided ground taken by the republican
convention IN favor OF a Pacific road; but against
this must be counted the bad odor he is held in by
reason OF the Maripofa grant. If he does not re-
ceiye the vote OF California ii i'll be in consequence
OF the latter consideration. AS to Mr.. Fillmore, he
IL already dead cock in the pit, and has chance
Of even decent vote in this State. Arrangements
are making to use the Chronicle, of this city, in
support Of Fremont, any candidate who ia to be
regarded in the field must have meas Of commu-
nicatDg with the people. Two political meetings
have been held since the news arrived OF the nomi
Lations-one for Blu .hanan, on the Pliza-rather
duh affair, caused, Of course, by the distracted
state OF the city, the other held on Satur lay eve.
ring, in doors, 10 endorse Fremont, peiior in
The quality Of the speakers and tie spirit prevalent
among those who attended. The Vigilance Com
mi'tte Try to cover with wet blanket any enthu-
sfa on The subject. We ale told by their presses
bot 10 lose sight of them, for the work Is but par
Tally done, and much remains to be accomplished.
such admonitions are unnecessary, as the
requent arrests keep alive the excitement
deanw bile the law and ord,r party are not idle
Deprived of the means Of using physical force, re.
'oHrse is had TO moral influence. An address sign
d by ever five hundred citizens Of Tuoupne county
published, enlarging e!oquently the disastrous
cIdition OF The community and making pressing !
eqest TO put stop 10 the tide of revelation. Meet
gs are held Ia different parts OF the State, con-
emnir the action OF the Vigilance Committee, and
n & res OF warning calling up)n them to disbanJ.
General Wool Is represented as being in bad health
fan liz ad lat
ion Of the Cincinnati Convention arrived two |
months earlier, We might have been spared the |
cents we have gone through in that time. But we |
lave confidence in the federal government who are
ow the sole afbitefs OF the destinies of Califor-
ia
long report, purporting 10 expose the corrup.
ions existing in the county ffices, has been laid
etoie the public, Simultaneous with the meetings
,e.ole leiened TO. The facts set out are far from
einR in acco dance with the truth aud the genera
tiles INDUCED In are used 10 influence The popular
ond. Fees, large and necessary, are charged, be
ausc each officer has to rely upon them "a his com.
eDsaton. The law allows no salary TO these func-
Tor aries ard IL should be borne In mind that la |
jnlDor1ia large sslaries have 70 be paid 10 EN-
10y Is. journalism has retrogrsded to a point |
rhefe i's Office appears ~ he TO give circulation TO
nfyunded statements, luxurious 10 men whoit Is nov |
be fashion TO Witty When a contradiction Is pre-
enftd ans proof accompanying IL, il IL refused ad-
mission to the columns where the libel FIRST Original
D. But in war everything Is fair. War exists, &C.
ording to tie specious reasoning Of one OF our |
Gdi e., who to give victory TO tho fgants, for the
cnte acted as recruiting sergeant for their forces,
{ his own statement Is 10 be believed.
Among the Know Nothing. In
Newark.
ITTY.sEvEY sEcEDEEs TO FREMONT from ONE |
LODGE.
IRON the Newark Advertiser, Aug. 12l
An exciting incident occurred last evening" at the
econd Ward American Council, Ia consequence OF |
he determination of fity-seyen members 10 repu. |
late the nomination Of Fillmore, and support Ere. |