, 1866-09-28
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ana, IolloWlng out lts Ioglcal oeuuctions' VIC
may add; Of all political and personal safety
and prosperity. The recent capture of the
murderer, Donahue, in San Francisco, taken
in connection with the circumstances Of his
escape, the route of his fight, the fact, as
ascertained by Il. G Parker, at Shuswep Lake,
that he had not only plenty of money, but
certificate, purporting to be signed by VIM
Pickering, Governor of Washington Terri
tory, and certain citizens of Walla Walla,
which certificate set forth that he had been
lawfully tried, and honorably acquitted, for
the murder of Patterson all would seem
to indicate that he was moi only mere pass
i've agent in effecting his own escape from
Jail, but that everything in connection there'
with, had been carefully and skillfully ma
tured for him. The question naturally pre-
sents itself, Who planned and carried his
escape into execution? What means we're
employed to effectsit, and who, if any person,
is responsible rnSiefor ?
Toa casual observer, the high fence around
our Jail would seem to indicate considerable
difficulty in efecting an entrance into the
Jail yard, but the fact that jailor is employ
ed by the Sheriff, for whose official conduct
he is only morally responsible, would seem
to present an effectual barrier against outside
assistance reaching the Jail without discov>
cry. These things might possibly be done,
but even this admission argues but little,
either for the vigilance or integrity of those
having the immediate custody of the man
DOnahue, nor does the supreme inertia or
lack Of effort to capture him, which was
manifested by those whose duty pointed in
that direction, justify the conclusion that
they were particularly surprised, shocked or
regretful at his escape.
That Donahue had effective assistance in
making his escape, no one can doubt that
the same persons who aided him are still
here, and that the same reasons still exist
for again assisting him, is equally clear; in
fact, if any cogent reasons existed by cause
of which his coadjutros assisted him, there
will now be still more powerful reasons to
again aid him, as his confederates have rem.
drred themselves particep$ criminis in
Patterson's murder, and have been acceSso>
ries after the fact.
Whatever has been done, may, under sim.
liar circumstances, be repeated, and the
question arises, whether the people of this
county are to remain mere passive spectators
of another Jail delivery whether justice is
to be again defeale by the farce Of incarce.
ration, which shull last only so long as may
suit the pleasure of Donahue's c,nfederates!
Or, whether the majesty of the law is to be
vindit ated, the rights of The people protected,
and those who are accused of henious Crimes
tried by the laws Of the land, and either ex>
onerated or punished, as the co0rts and ju-
ries may determine? If the laws are inope
rative by reason either of criminal conduct,
or incompetency on the part of those whose
duty it is to see them carried into execution
1t is not on y the right, but the duiy of an
asgrievcd and outraged but law-ablding peo>
pie, acruated by the principle Of self preser-.
walton, to demand the impeachment and re-
moval from Office, of all and every incompe>
tent or dishonest official In this community
the opinion seems to obtain that if Donahue
be returned to Jail, it will ouly be to ensure
a repetition Of the escapes of murderers, such
as Porter, Emil Bordeneuf, and all others
who we're ever confined in our county Jail.
Let the people arise in the maintenance of
their rights declare that the law shall be
enforced, and that murdcrers shall be safely
held in custody until either acquitted ior ex
ecuIed, and that Trustworthy persons alone
shall hold them in charge The next term
Of the L. S. District Court is now at hand,
aud the Grand Jury should impeach and
cause the removal from position of all officers
whose record can not be made clear aud
satisfactory. Let them remember that only
BY fearless and prompt, decisive action, can
the evils Of Vigilance Committees, with their
unlawful proceedings be averted, or the peace
aud tranquility of the community maintained
1t is the duty of every good citizen to
protect himself aud the community, and no
one should evade the responsibility when ir
presents itself in such a shape as the ben
question which is now before The people of
Walla Walla county, to wit; shall the laws
be enforced and criminals btought to Justice ?
Or shall legal proceedings become farce,
and murderers aud their abettors defeat iu,
dicial proceedings, and sneer at all legal re.
straints Or responsibilities JUNIUs.
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