The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-07-17


kind hearted and posed TO do right but he aas anfor-
tunateiy listened t. BAL advice If he hal been left To
he To consult his feelings, he would with
draw IT, Let us show the Governor, then, II wish he
here) what demonstration is here made for the
Committee This sight before Is OF the things that
q blind man
Why has not our Sovernor done others before him
have done Why has he not arst applied To the Presi
dent of the United states and aid the before tia
nnctioDary, previous TO CT ling out his armyY Many in
stances record Of similar Kind where such course
pursued; and would Ike 10 have him apply 10
Frank Pierce, and let him send army 10 relief
would then him TO send them the plains, and
have them make wagon road as they come over 1t Is
clearly his duty 10 apply TO the CHIEF Executive in an
emergency like that which now exists, aresort to arm
u determined upon.
Now, fellow citizens wilh pot detain you with fur
you are unanimous in your approval OF the Committee
Let US endorse al that they have done, and support
them IN the work before tnen Let Us be ready TO hight
A, the conclusion Il tho cooncls speech cheer aner
cheer rent the air and the able speaker retired amid
storms OF applause hch from delighted and de-
termned audience.
TIE RESOLUTIONS.
Captain 7. A. Woodwork, Of the Vice Presidents
then forward and read the resolutions which were
presented to The preliminary meeting. They We're -
follows
character rs 10 actae IN unusual manner whole po
pulaon and 70 have produced an armed organization Of
expelnr from this community peaceably If possible but II
ohe public peace, who set The law opcnv at defiance, who
M IT. n sa e so w o
e OF our lei eorFap me b eas b 9r ose
openly and avowedly armed the most public thorough
fares and ruhessy shoot down those who either or
character that the laws as they at present exist have fei to
And whereas LARGE portion of our citizens have not here
ioore seen proper to Identity WIN these move
their opinion the subject OF these evils and he
Resolved That We do not regard the present attitude of the
citizens organization a. threatening 70 the public safety and
public peace and order is to be unprecedented.
Resolved hat citizens, retain entire confidence in
laws Of the unted States and their efficacy FIR the
s 81 Inc % .na
sutonal reform at s crisis nasmueh as calm and peace
CURED when the fundamental Law Of the land TO be discussed
Resolved That believe his Excelency the Governor
has been msntoed in relation to the necessity which forced
zton and that he be respectfully requested 70 withdraw his
Resolved That the official corruption so commonly charged
In THIS ought MOI to Snssa a. &c al
Resolved That We recommend MI of eur citizens asd
cussions and irritating appeals 70 the eomnany and urge
the exercise of that cool discretion which the occasion
Resolved That we the fullest confidence the people
glance Francisco and in their ability and deermn
70 maintain the common safety and that we see no ca
pose WIN be indiciousy controlled and directed.
thai aoy or acton Which wou @
to produce collision unnecessary and would be alb
ourselves end our absent that these evil.
o M ana %s sHs re
climate and productive soil.
Of peaceful and early Termination Of the present di
cukes then stand ready TO organize and maintain the
The reading OF these resolutions frequently inter
rupcd by the meeting who evbced its appreciation OF
their sentiments by long and continued applause.
The question being put upon their adoption, the we!kn
was made 10 ring with the hearty response in the airma
Noes'' were giv'n. COL Peyton replied that Aullgan
bad two friends present.
CAPTAIN Woodwork continued and said that he had
another resolution which he desired 70 offer He did not
anticipate any collision between the authorities and the
but it was good policy in time OF peace 10
prepare for war, and Us the Committee might want As
sstance, and perhaps pecuniary aid he would submit
Resolved That President and officers Of this meeting be
constituted standing committee OF the people, whose duty
ls To devise and arrange plan Of organization Of those
= tie judgment Of said standing committee the emergency Of
fellow citizens enrolling their names and adopting such
n. most eeisnt for The proecsIon and security
q public and private property and the maintaining the rights OF
and The Committee OF Vigilance
which fund sh BE- Sed by ssndra
emee subject the order Of the Chairman Of the Execu
po o ad 81 remsn % s d
,ad Committee q vigilance 10 divide such surplus equally
Th resolution was unanimously adopted, and received
with animated applau.c.
The President introduced the next speaker the Hon
VIM DrFR, who 0me forward and for an hour and half
delighted the audcn with Of toe abest speeches
have ever listened 10 in California.
After the cheering had subsidized with which he was
ceived, he spoke a. follows
SPEECH OF HON. WI. DuER.
Frfow CrTIzISs-I have been honoret by this invita-.
ton 10 address my fellow citizens for few momenn on
the important matter 10 which all are Interested. do
not appear here, nor have taken an active part IN the
present affairs for the purpose Of seeking notorety.
feel my duty citizen caring for he welfare OF the
city lover Of purity in every department Of gown
nent and SOLE 70 step boldly iorwara ana en- =
There times when the voices n all should be heard
great questions that concern every member q the
and becomes this people 10 whether
they viii sustain the evils that exist or rally around the
organization which has assumed the responsibility ~ rid
ding Us OF tho worst crimes that ever corrupted oiviz
cd city lfany wishes 10 kr ow my opinion, Will
tell him fcarcssy that am with tho Vigilance Committee,
(Applausc) recognize In them pure men see In their
course dignity integrity Or nness and qae,ness y they
may not approve lhave not seen H. and any opposing
force, by wbomreyer u may be commanded, IL sent %
threaten and attack though | am not young full
Of activity, yet am ready TO asss the committee with
all the strength possess. (Aprlaase)
The opponents Of the committee have but one cry,
argument, and that claw and order" daughter
SO am In favor OF law and order, but not els kind
which has long prevailed 10 San Francisco. (Great APP
pautel is the duty Of all TO be IN favor Of the laws
and o the public peace but Is not our duty - submit
to the pundering murderous rule 81 men who neither
respect the rights Of others the requirements Of Laws
tuition reverence and obedience and have surren
cd certain rights IN order 70 be governed We owe
TO lave full oscdgment OF their necessity But
the right revoutcnzc u reserved 10 US. We have no
right 70 rise M and forciby overthrow the government
vet we can claim the most positive terms The privilege
Of so regulating local affairs that lives and pro
perry will he made safe through the correct admuistra
tion Of law under the constitution. Sensation In Eng
land has been a custom for judges p wear wgs This
regularity every and knows belonging 10 the
courts: yet take the wigs % and good judges left
but take away the judges and nothing remains bat he
Wigs Qanghter.) Now, we have the ballot box, Goa
stutional laws and public Offices, st they are Of no
proper use to US their purity and genunenes have been
taken away and nothing Is LEFT out the wig Great
laughter and appause) We have nothing 20 lean upon
for protection. The unonendng and respected
citizen may be irsulted, beaten, murdered
the street In daylight and In presence Of the
rasser by, but the desperate laughs at the law
and dehes any attempt at punishment There Is
certainty that the offender OF any grade will be
punished according 20 his offences. Not one In five hun
dred subjected the penalties Of violated law but the
whole desperate infamous horde permitted 10
sipate and control the better classes Why, the con-
demned practice Of dueing " Christian and civilized In
s,tution beside tho daily crimes In our streets The
duct 81 those engaged in trampling down law and or Ter
has created In midst than barbarsm and FOR
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