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


there were so many revolutions in those countries ind
tat il j. owing to the special guardianship Of the ballot
soldiers and il the voter murmnrs or votes AZ every
republican should, he is arrested for attempting 70
overthrow the government. (Renewed applause and
anghter)
II has been said that there proofs OF this ballot
box stuing despo1sm Of which we complain and which
the Vigilance Committee intend 10 destroy H)w men
can pretend to support by such palpabe error
unable to explain In addition the results of what
we an know Ma aSd Ike o. ballet stunning IN
called counsel in the investigation Of the election re.
turns OF that county, when the attempt .de TO con-
the right OF those purported 70 be elected 10 occupy
the Offices The evidence adduced showed the vilest
knavcry perpetrated In three precincts, called
but three hundred legal voters, but Liverpool Jack
James Hennessey and their abet,ors returned fifteen hun
dreo Al Crystal Springs the houen people found the
before SEEN and who had much 70 say about the cleo
on and seemed very anxious thai the ballot box should
be protected Qaughter) 20 much SO tina, they return
ed five hume red votes having been poed when there
only about thirty legal voters in the precinct (Much
When saw these alarming and monstrous frauds
astounc ed, and asked the hadworking and peace
able farmers why they allowed such v'lany IN their
neqbboI noods. Said they. eve cm help ourselves; If
tryto hinder your san Francisco rogues from doing
they Ike they Wi shoot cattle, burn our houses,
and, 1t may he. murder us" Here We have complete
illustration the OF ballot box stung power
II is tina, which We have now undertaken 70 crush,
through the efforts Of the Vigilance Comnittee (Great
Ii is this noble work which the Governor and his law
and order' party wish Immediately suspended This Is
the instruction which Is to overthrow the government
and separate California from the Union. will be IN VAIN
that this species OF argument brought to bear the
organization OF the people will increase and spread in
spite Of opposition intrposed by governors generals and
ballot box suffers. (Cheers.) An old lady, named Mrs.
Partngton tried to prevent the Atlantic from flow
ing into her cabin II was TO no purpose that she piled
her mop il would do good the tide TO its height,
and sub ided when had completed its flow. Thus is
with the reform movement and the law and order' ap
position The Governor is quite an amiable gentleman,
but he has not very strong mind (Iaughter.) He IS
under the influence Of men stronger minded and worse In
principle yet their combination TO disbaod the Vigilance
Committee v II prove no more powerful than the old
and her mop. Let them st ut and parade il they
wish they will at length sink into the OF public
claw and order - What has alaw and order" been
in San Fran isco2 We're artist ard should design
picture representing the great embodiment of law End
ORDER in San Francisco would Draw ia hleous tints
dark dismal cellar, and there, around gambling table,
place Casey Aullgan Liverpool Jack. "Judge McGoWan,
and others Of their kind engaged in nventng new bal
lot box by which they intended 70 cheat all honest
out Of their voice at the elections Sensaton and APP
plause) In the background would arrange. behind
masks others lending their approval 70 the dannable
scene before them and ready 20 purchase te bench, 2,
Of law and order" in San Francisco Excitement and
huzzas.)
The Vigilance Committee have dealt Justly toward
Of this gross and intolerable tribe and hope they will
yet remove the masks from those in the background
(Cries Of Good! that's what we want y
The charge constantly made that the real object Of the
Committee IL 10 subvert the constitution and depoc the
Executive l. grouudless and absurd We are all loyal ~
untarnishcd. and desire that the government shall
remain the people established il but because we are
try ing TO regulate local aTs, We object 10 inter
terence the part Of the Executive. Nor agree
10 assist In maintaining his curious claw and order By
who are engaged In the cause Of virtue. Hearty mp
plause) Because my country Is invaded BY foreign
roe am to join in plunderng the houses OF my country
men, scattering desolaon through the landy Aud
in this unholy crusade against the best portion OF the com
munity these shall net lind in US any help though there
come five hundred Governors and live hundred Major
Generals (Cheere.o
The political atmosphere Is becoming purer already,
through the efforts OF the friends Of honor truth and right
The storm will pass, and you may return 70 ur
homes with the full knowledge OF greater safety than you
have enjoyed IN the splendid city OF the Pacific
May you be blessed IN yeur vacations but old Ethan
Allen said when the surrender Of Tcondc oga
Sin the of God and the Continental Congress- you
derers corrupt Office holders strumpets, and all evil
characters you mutt surrender in the name Of God and
the Vigilance Committed tremendous cheering)
SPEECH OF q. W. BAKER, ESQ.
BY the programme OF the committee. Judge Baker
next introduced TO the meeting and spoke rs follows
FELLOW CinzKNs-l see before me the vast public mind
has already passed that the people have confidence
Providence and the Vigilance Committee. II Is fear
u thing to see SO many Of our fellow citizens banded 70
fearful 70 another body Of men arming to war
against the good citizens OF State and that too by the
authority OF common wealth am not addressing my
selfo the Vigilance Committee, but TO the great mind OF
San Francisco. The issue has been made on this ques
ton the lines drawn, and now which side will you
choose let us consider the of each party. What
has brought the committee into existenc II Is not the
shooting down o. one citizen But this act was the signal
tor this great rally which promises TO redress the wrongs
Of For six long years have the people OF this city
been ground down by the heel Of oppresson and the
of Mr. King brought matters to crisis and
they determined TO submit longer We must Judge the
committee by what they have done. They have not de-
throned law as such-they have not rendered life less
in their property Is true they have gone contrary to
the constituted authorities but they have done injustice
10 undertake " that People never felt 30 Sc
cure in life and property they do at this moment
How Is II with the law and order" party, or what
Is that composedy For the most part Of intriguing pol
Clans barroom wrepullers grog shop loafers, men with
out character reputation aud men who do not respect
o, serve the laws II they had the numerical force
Of things that has afflicted for the last ave years You
have got TO endorse party or the other There no
oo nran s rooav and willing 4, endorse the Wi
lance Committee. The evils that have brought this state
OF things upon originated m the organization OF the 20
ljtca parics All parties Don the same footing In
this espect. The whole machinery is worked by few
hired bullies and rufisns The primary elections are
controlled by these fellows and they maks the nofnina
tons WHICH YOU are 70 support, and thus you
forced 10 submit 10 their dctaton You 20 10 the polls
without thought or reflection and cast the ticket prepared
for you and help to carry out their will call upon you,
then your attention 10 the professional politicians
and oaiers who do nothing from year to year but
oonniye at ceions and practise fraud upon the ballot
boz. do rot refer To- or speak Of any prSylar man
or party, but speak Of one Of the greatest evils
that eS., among W. LOOK your rulers sce ls's
them. And their influence Is not confined 70 this
CITY exteuds all the state Ike network. BY their
system q fraud and plumber they have controlled all the
Offices Of any moment in the city aud stue. With i've
hundred such banded together for such purpose
What may they no, dos Is impossible TO stop them by
the regusr process Of law Is IDLE to talk about ~
They have the law In their own wer, aud redress OF
change Is perfectly rnpos' ble There y no way 70 cor
rec, this evil but The adopted by the committee The
people la their majesty and strength and drive
these pc laying loafers cut Of the country you want
good laws you want pure officers, you must turn your
attention 10 the trading, raRckng polite an Look al
your Custom House and other federal Offices They are
nlled with these fellows enjoying the Uods
OF the subordinate posons and they ae retained IN con
sequence OF their strength and influence at the polls
These games have 10 be played and unless these
ht en- care Of BY the tlcers they will overthrow The
marty and eect others This the that no good,
get subordinate positon in these
Offices They have only vote each, and have not The
hsrdhood and disposition TO cast more Here the great
evil These vile birds fosted into office, and are
thus enabled 20 live from election 10 another. have
thrown these suggestions FOR your consideration and
hope 10 God the time has now come when these VIE
rufiaIs will be driven from u.s. tCheers.)
THE PATENT BALLOT Box.