The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-07-15

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ssmsnt than in this city, the shooting Of Nr King
md the execution Of his murderer.
Reports nom the mining region remarkably fAvora
Bokng fAirer No extraordinary discoveries have been
made, but wherever the gold is being taken from the
hsxhauss6ie slln s everywhere in California.
Agricultural plrsuin are in prosperous condition The
crops OF wheat and other grains promise we'll and all
eeher products abundant the farmer could de-
SIRE Farm labor 10 in demand, and the markets are
sver full Of all the Injuries native 70 this productive
ssl.
The interior towns are active the various routes or
travel are hronged and there are frequent sccessions TO
Tie farming districts.
Crimes and casualties have been numerous, but no
thing Of aggravated nature has occurred Mar
rAges and births transpre unnterruptediy, and quad
ssssS s1''A's me INSTANCES dangerous '''s-'' AA
Probably there never : period when people,
leading politicians, said less about political matters
than No interest Is man Tested in the Presidential
election special organization Of parties for the can
vass has taken place the pary presses are spstnelc
and all the other wires 10 be rusty aud otherwise
In Sacramento stockton and other prominent Cities
hEe meetings have held 70 endorse the proceedings
or and sympathze with the peoples reform organization
a San Francisco and in the mines and mountain villa
ges the same enthusiasm prev ails.
On the 18th OF June Gov. Johnson issued proclamation
declaring the city Of San Francisco state OF iusurrec
the Third Fourth and Fifth military districts to hold
themselves readiness 10 do warlike service, under
orders OF the Commander in Chief and his generals OF
lesser rank.
This and the accompanying documents were received
by the whole state with indign on To those who had
correctly estimated the objects past and future, OF the
Committee, aubernasoral Interference seemed uncalled
for especially inasmuch Governor Johnson withheld
ms proclamation until long after there appeared any ne
cessty for issuance Some proceeded enroll them
selves directed, but nearly all such friends and
associates OF the wretches punished by the Com
niftee Many Of the organized military com.
panies dsbanded surrendered their arms, and posi-
lively refused 70 engage in any attack on the people
Meanwhile the Committee opened their books for re-
erus azd thousands hurried join the organization.
Large quantities Of kept coming, until six thousand
muskets, thirty pieces OF cannon many small arms and
abundant ammunition and infantry accoutrements
gathered 10 the OF the Committee. regular sys
tem OF military discipline established, strong guards
mounted and the whole force divided into ten reg
nentS-a composed OF the best men IN the city strong
ereaswok OF sand bags was built IN the night ume IN
rent the Committee rooms; large bell suspended
the roof of their buildings 10 give instant alarm on the
approach Of danger and several pieces Of cannon were
planted the adjacent ROOFS 10 command cash street
kading TO the fertilization
While these formidable preparations going for
ward the Cove rnors officers and the public Journals in
hvor Of annihating Committee abored excessively
20 obtain warriors and succeeded in securing ragged
Sw hundred additional to the fierce desperadoes who
Rocked around the constitution and the Executive i'm
nediately on the appearance OF his proclamation.
The Governor was now made TO believe, by bis un-
prnciped advisers that he could at suppress the
"nsurrecton.o Accordingly, he went to Bencia 10
obtain arms and the various proectes Of from the
United states Arsenal but Gen. Wool positively refused
70 accommodate his Kxcellency," to his great annoy
and chagrin.
While At Benicia committee Of gentlemen from San
Francisco, but not members Of the Vigilance Committee,
waited on the Governor TO eDdeayor 10 induce him 10
withdraw his proclamation This he would not do, and
his reception Of the Committee forgot that gentemany
department creditabe 10 the public officer TO the
private citizen. lie returned 70 Sacramento,
much incensed at General Wool, and convinced
a the mysterious fact that "nob' had
possession Of six thousand stand of arms and
thirty pieces Of cannon which they had obtained with
ont bloodshed disturbance, objection the part Of
On the exh inst IL was deemed best by the vigilance
Committee dispose Of their stock OF capturef inamy
consisting of six notorious individuals Punishment was
she sentence and the cuprs were marched TO the dock
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