The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-08-15

Terry we say We havefu authority from ths az
gov Johnson has been possession Of The pub.
Nshed correspondence, in which we claim f ,,bovv u
treat" He received tne letter Of the 10Th 'ns,s., 80
dressed py General Allen aad myself TO Inn 10 when
we claim from him fun powers 10 settle ,ss q, NH. "a
tween the State and the Vri.snre COM n;t
lee, together with despatch demanding The nuhIi
aton OF the autho ity under which acted and YEA
ne has made no ponse whatever excep. su,h "a a.
press. 49,
From the above state Of facts Is manifest mat Cover,
nor johnson has, so far his declaration can ,epud-
sied inc authority conferred upon General Allen anu
We thus stand before the people of this State by hs
authority charged with the assumption Of powers
leeated, ana exercising The same his name 10 relation
10 subject involving the dignity Of tue stare and me
peace and order Of its ctiz ne.
II this were true II should consgn those charged the
excavations OF the community.
Under circumstances Involving questions Of osdinary
interest woul have 'naned SILENT contest 10 suffer
wrong nyselr raSer THAI uact wound upon the repn-
ation Of Governor Johnson which must necessarily
portion OF his family.
possessed written authority from Governor John
con, because TO Rave Required that would lave been
implication upon hi, honor knew that he had delegated
III powers Judge Monsoon and Charles T. Botts ESQ,
who had been unsuccessful in the negotiations with the
Vigilance Committee
consented 10 negotiate at the request OF Governor
johnson, who stated that he had believe that
my Influence with he Vigilance Committee would enable
act more efficiently and successfully than any other
man. entered upon The du y with ardent and
cere desire to adjust the existing difficulties upon basis
honorable TO all concerned acted in that spirit all
VIII testify with whom have conferred; and for lno
ruth Of my statements and the recttude Of NY motives
appeal TO the God who made and win Judge me
JAMES c. ABRlsRlE.
MR.. ALIENS STATEMENT. a
bave carefully RI ad the foregoing communication by
Col. James c Zabrekie and have hesitation 10 cx-
pressing my thorough belief in the truth Of the state
ments therein made. On the I'd day OF this present
month Of july happening into Col Zlbriskies Office,
stated that Gov. Johnson wished me- IN order that
might be induced 10 accompany him (Zabriskie) 10 San
Francisco on that day, to aid him in efectng an adjust
meni OF the difficulties existing between the sLate au,ho
Titles and the Vigilance Committee,
may az wei state that was somewhat surprised at
receiving this invitation from the Governor as from some
reason or tther he and | had not much OF each
oher since the first fortnight after the Qrmaton Of The
slgance committee. also may as well state, tnai ever
since became acquainted with Gov Johnson up 10 with
ia the at I've days, have entertained for MIN very
high regard and do most sincerely hope that circum
stances Will yet show that ne l. as Justly entitled 20 my
good opinion as ever But must be brief, ard snail,
therefore, state in a. concise terms possible the
view.
He stated that he had explained, at length, his views
AID wishes In relation TO the Vigilance Committee to Col
Za,rskie who would them in fun to me on our
way to San Francisco He said that he empowered Col.
that that body would disband a, an carly moment de-
liver the State arms to the Executive and hand Judge
wise the officers Of San Francisco county prosecute
any persons connected with the Vigilance Committee for
violations Of law charged against them-thai 10
prosecutions against such persons he would 10
nuence 10 have ROLE Trosequis enered-.lat cases
where such prosecutions were carried acd
sentence ne would inerpose the clemcncy Of 1s high
office in the shape Of unconditional pardoas-and tha he
would recommend and would exert his Official and per-
tonal influence IN favor OF bill Of general amnesty for
oil persons associated with the Vigilance Committee
Our interview was brief one, for IL occurred at IL
steamer al p NJ but dist,sctiy remember a, ina
material portions OF the Governors Instructions He ex
able 10 b,rs The existing dcnes 10 hapuy Ue
sion; and sympahis ng with him In that hope, lei him
and joined Col Zabriske in Joint mission Of peace.
The case OF our failure has been fully AMI an ally set
forth by Col. Zabrkie; and 70 his statement | nave
rothing to add wen-aud SO, am sure, did Col. Ia
Judge Terry from danger We found outset Of our
negotiation with the Vigilance Committee that as re.sg-
on this point the Judge hims elf imprccucaoIe and
our mission, in consequence was failure.
Wnat have here stated Is neither iess Aan
the ample truth, for which ready yorcn 10 he
most solemn manner known to our laws
Mass Meeting OF the Citizens or San Fran
cisco-Cisy Ohtciais Requested TO Resign.
In ooediei &c to call fora meeting 70 demand
the resignation OF the city county OF als an m
mense ccncourse Of people assembled the la,h July
We do not think that have been lees han be-
tween our and I've thousand people present The speak
ers occupied the balcony in front OF Waller & Dodges
law Office In Montgo mery block
Alderman Rankin called the meeting 10 order o, 81.
was unanimously agreed to-
{totdnt-fra r. Rankn.
viee Presidns--F. W. Macondray, Tbos. o. Iarsio
J. r. Thoman, W. c. HoG, X. II. WAFER, T. l. Mvrcs
Gardner Elliott, Dan'l GLIB, sam. souc, W. G. Rsdxcr
John s Perry Jr e / Taylor, Msnony, 6. D. Nssic,
sharon, Or. Hastings Or d. W. Hathaway chas. Erown.
J. 2 lander Julius korn NJ I,erbec, l. Ritter, j. 3.
son, Jas. Ballentinc, Joseph Rasseiie.
On taking the chair, President RAskr male fes re-
marks explanatory a TO his objects be achieved by
the assemblaee Of the people. He said
What H. fellow citizens that has brought rs here To-
and in order this the present city ana COMFY ofso
must be made to resign. (Cries OF good 'good')
sy arc 70 o. good they
port Elected by rand and chicanery and many OF hem
pursuing course Of corruption aud viIlany the peonle
have become Disguised with and will have none Of hem
(chters This meeting, then, fellow cluzers has been
called together 70 give expression TO this feeling Of me
understood nor neglected (Cheers) iwi lrt-oSuse,o
you Mr.. W; II Rhodes who will address you moro at
length on This subject
sFKxrn OF Mr. Ruopss
MT R,oprs came forward, and stated that The deity Of
on him He then read, ia loud voice. tho 70 lowing
PREAMBLE AND RESOLUTIONS
whereas, the people Of San Francisco have bcccno
who have heretofore assumed the right 10 control and
detate the mode and manner Of conducting our eec ons
and whereas we have the most positive proof that the
elections In his city and county for several years rast
have been but farce and mockery destitute Of any ar
mess or respect for the rights Of the legal honest cleo
tors and whereas there Is abundant reason TO believe
that the present officers tho city and county have been
iostcd upon Us by means Of fraud and ballot box
suihng OF the most infamous character whereas we
believe that very large proportion Of the citrers of,he
city are utterly opposed 10 the longer uance 10 once
o. those who were elected in this manner. snd vaercss
there good reason TO believe that VACATION on ths
Offices at this time would 10 certain degree tend 10 re-
store peace, quiet and harmony to the disturbed and
eonfctng elements Of society and which now threaten
the tranquility or this community well AZ 10 settle the
present difficulties, which all lgood men dcsire TO see.
Therefore
Resolved That We rully endorse the sentiment. f,bs
% owae petition and cordially join in the reqaest there
In set forth
TO Judge Frceon Mayor Van Ness Sheriff scsn,el, Dis
trict Attorney Byrne, County Clerk Hayes, Recorder
Kohler Treasurer Woods Assessor stlman enrycyov
Gardner, Coroner Kent, Superintendent re.son, anA
Justices Ryan. Smith, Chamberlain and Cgstree,-
CETmrN-Thc undersigned, citizens and voters of,ho
city and county Of san Francisco having reason 10 be-
ueye that AZ late elections from which YOU calm 10 d.
rive Jour titles 10 the Offices you bold the grosscss
frauds were rerpctatcd upon the ballot box by Illegal
voting ballot box string, false counting, and filing In