Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1856-06-26
NUMBER 6.
{ For the Indis..|Illl sentinel.
IAN FRANCISCO, CAL.,l
MaY 18th. 1856. 1


Of doing, a review of the past fow days.
On Wednesday last, May l4tb, commenced
the scene am about 10 describe, which will
be an ever memorable history to the citizens
of California in particular, and the American
people in general for on. that day at half
past five, P. NJ, JAS. P. CzsEY, editor Of the
Sunday Times, a newspaper published in
this city, met JAMES KING, editor Of the
EIaziaR~ Rslsttas.s .sallishsl hszs. aud asking
Elm !" Y he was armed, P before 4 fefIv conid
be made, said, "draw and defend yourself"
at the same time CASEY drew a large, heavy
revolver and fired at Mr.. KfEG, the ball en-
tering about two inches above the heart,
ranging upwards at the time it was feared
it would irove fatal, but hopes are now en-
tertained of his recovery, and should such
prove the case it will be blessing to the
golden State, for tue whole proceeding will
nd California Of a band of desperadoes not
equalled anywhere. Immediately after the
occurrence thousands assembled on tho spot,
and universal shout rent the air Of chang
him, 4" "hsng him." but it was soon made
known that the old Vigilance Committee
were about to assemble and take the matter
in hand, and for time the excitement was
allayed, but the people we're moving en masse,
and they had not forgotten ;he case of Gen.
RICHARDSON who was shot by the notorious
Cora, New Orleans thief; and the mock
trial had in the case, might say a disgrace
to the nation; they determined to make sure
of the villain this time and from last We'd
nesiay night until to-day the Committee
have been maturing their plans, and to-day,
ave the Sabbath, has been day which every
good citizen Of the United States who was
an eye witness viii regret, although the ne.
cessitics Of the case demanded it. Al twelve,
NJ. to-day, the Committee commenced NOV
wards the Jail whore Cora and Casey were
coufned in the procession which numbered
as lear as Can tell, tour Thousand, were our
best citizens, young men and old, men in the
prime of life, and men whose locks were
grey with the frosts Of many winters, with
his musket to his shoulder, the bright hayo-
net slistening in the midday sun, and
showed as great determination as ever was
manifested on any battle field, no faltering.
As they moved up The streets thousands fol-
lowed in the trail 10 witness the scene. Up.
on arriving at the Jail demand was made for
the prisoners Cora and Casey the latter was
Immediately given M. bnt a refusal on the
part Of the former, upon which the Commit
tee gave the officers in charge Of the jail un-
ill four O'Clock 10 consider the matteF, at
which time they would return and demand
him again, and il refused would pour a shot
into the building from two six Founders sta
toned in front and take him out dead or
alive. They then took Casey TO their rooms,
and put him on trial, aud it is said some
startling developments were made by Ca
sew in which some seven others were impli-
Gated in the affair, and whose names viii as
tonish the public when made known. lie
will. Think. be hung, the decision Of the
Jury Icing to that effect, and from which
there is no appeal, on technical points or any
other lie is in the charge of \ strong guard
of the Committee.
At half past three the body moved again.
towards the Jail, followed by as great a throng
as ever. Upon arriving at the jail, the pieces
were manned and the matches III /: portion
of tie committee appointed for the purpose
entered and demanded Cora, and at ten min
utes before four he was brought out placed
in carriage. and taken to the same rooms as
the former, where he was also put on trial.
s1 have delayed finishing this until the last
moment, and to-day (Tuesday) our city pre-
sents scene OF the most profound sorrow; the
stores and places of business being. shut mp
and draped in mourning in respect to Mr..
King, who breathed his last at twenty min
utes past l p. NJ. The bells were tolledIall
over the city during the afternoon, and the
CITY was one living mass OF human beings
each trying to console the other in the loss Of
Mr.. King 1t Is a sorrowful time, and one
which, never wish 10 sec again. produced by
the same cause. Batf 5 but tho beginning
Of general reform and although such a
course is TO be regretted, hope in the end IL
NAV prove 70. the good of the country.
i would that | were capable Of giving you
A more correct and full description OF the dif-
ferent events as they have transpired, but
suffice Il 10 saw that such scene has never
been Witnessed in the United States, as the
one now being enacted aud you who arc
living in the older States in security, may
thank yourselves that you are not here to
witness il. r.fsfsr eie.4f 4
Mr. King is laid out il the room in which
he died, in the Montgomery block, moi hav-
ing been taken home since he was shot
Hundreds have been in TO look at him, who
was the peoples friend and the little chill
drer, who looked upon him as Il guardian
and protector, feel that his place cannot be
easily filed. In word, great and good
mnn has fallen, and that by the hand OF a
ruifian. May the speedy ends Of justice be
meted'to all such as dare attempt the lie Of
man, and for the sake Of gratifying their
hellSh passions.
II is now l2 O'Clock. a,,l hive just re-
turned from IA visit 90 the room Of the de-
ceased. where | saw a number Of the most
disConSol.ie looking people that ever beheld
in NV life. each looking at the other rs though
he would speak word Of comfort pni pass.
ed by in silence.
Tho committee have the prisoners still in
their charge, and will 10 doubt make some
disposal or them in day or TIVE at farthest.
There is q strong force on guard tonight,
both on foot aud mounted, and most rigid
order Is governing them in all their actions,
as il has been rumored that an attemp, viii be
msds 10 rescue the prisoner but shch an
atternp, would prove fr,iitless for al given
signal the whole force OF the committee
would he brought out.
send you some papers OF this morning,
wednesday, from which you can make
such extracts as you see fl.
Yours truly, L. B. THoRNE.
80 A Suggestion.
II is suggested by the New Haven Register,
4 Il L. IL