The Placer herald., 1865-02-04
RsLEAsE OF MICHAEL HAYRs.-.-Ou. read

RELEAsE OF MICHAEL HAYRs.-- Ga. read
ers will recolect that an extraordinary sem
sa,ion was attempted some six weeks ago, by
the Abolition press, over the arrest of
Michael Hayes charged with conspiring to
fit out a cruiser in San Francisco harbor. to
prey upon the United States commerce on
thi, coast, but particularly upon the steam
ers carrying treasure to Panama. They said
the scheme had been exposed by two en-
sl",ecs a the Custom House, whom HAYES
had iak-" into his confidence; and much
riai-e ~as bestowed upon Robertson and
Finley, ihe valuable public servants. who
had nippe, the atrocious piratical scheme in
the bad.
The Democratic press OF the State, gem
orally expressed their belief at the time that
the affair was conspiracy against Mr..
Hayes, Intended to ruin his reputation and
steal his property, and that Robertson and
Finley, were two contemplate knaves. who
had originated the plot, or had hired them
selves to other parties to work up the affair.
Upon the information Of these two spies.
MIR. Hayes was arrested and thrown into
Alcatrsz, and per consequence, in the es,'
nation of every reckless, uuretecting Aboli-
tonist in the State, was guilty. We are
glad to believe however, tha, some members
OF the Lincoln party, were quick to perceive
that It was a cooked up affair." and that
Robertson's effort at martyrdon, in repre-
senting that an attempt had been made TO
assassna,e him, for his disin,erested patriot
ism in procuring the arrest of Hayes, was too
tiImsey q veil to deceive them as to the
true character of the man. The assassina
tion affair WAS overacted, and seems to have
convinced even the most raOd AboIitionists
that Robertson was ragca-for since that
time the newspapers have sounded no note
of praise for him, and Mr. Hayes piratieal
feat has ceased to be subject for editorial
leaders.
Il is evident now that the military author
tiles became satisfied that Hayes was inno-
cent and perhaps were heartily ashamed OF
their part in the transaction. BY some
means, of which the public is not informed
General Mcdowell undoubtedly knows
Mr.. Hayes case was taken before the Z. S.
Grand Jury, who reported to the Court, that
alter full and careful inquiry into the affair,
they found nothing against him upon which
to present an Indictment. The U. S. Dis.
trict Attorney a'so stated that he carefully
investigated the case. and could SEQ no cause
for the detention Of the prisoner, and there
fore moved his discharge. Mr.. Hayes was
then brought before Judge Hoffman. upon
wha. authority does not seem to be known,
and was discharged, free and uns,ained with
any completely 10 violate The laws of his
country.
The Abolition press make but brief men
ton Of lis release, without word Of com.
lnent upon the outrage that has been com.
mtled upon all Innocent citizen, who has
been torn from his family, thrown into
prison, and his character DETAINED. They
were loud in denuncision Of Guayes when
the first breath o; suspicion fell upon him
they fail to say kind word for him when he
steps forth among bis fellows a free and un
stained man. Bu. this is SO much in char
ac,cr with The press Of The Abolition part,
in this era, tina, it no longer need cause sur
prise.
But no matter; Mr. HAYES again walks the
earth free man, restored to bis family, and
rcinstated in reputation. Robertson and
Finley have not looked through prison bars;
have been free as air; plume themselves upon
their pa,riolisn; but the tain, Of vi.lainy is
upon them; and though they become three
score and ten in years, they cannot outlive
the reputation of being spies and informers.
unworthy the confidence and respect Of all
decent men.
| NoTICE TO SroCK OWNERS IN PLACER Co
Since some time last week, the owners o
Morris Ranch" in Placer county. have beer
co!raling cattle, horses, and other species O
the fonr footed kind, that have been found