The New York Herald Newspaper, June 22, 1856, Page 3

’ DDITIONAL FROM CALIFORNIA. Particulars Regarding the Murder of Mr. King—History of the Events that Preceded and Followed it—The Suspension of the Constituted Authorities a Measure long Resolved upon—Grievances of the Ca- Dfornians Against the Federal Government —The New Revolution and its Objects, d&., &e., die, OUR SAN FRANCISCO CORRESPONDENCE. San Francisco, May 21, 1856, \¢ Murder of Mr. King—Hrasperation of the Public Mind agains his Assassin—History of the Hoents which led the People to Supersede the Law—The Step Jussified by ab ‘Classes, even including the Clergy—Probable Resuls of the New Judicicd Revolution. ‘The newspapers by this steamer will advise you of the tartling events which have transpired here within tho last few days. Culifornia has not hitherto enjoyed a very ood reputation, in respect either to its code of morals or its observance of law and order; and the exciting scenea bf tho last few days may possibly tend to depreciate its pharacter still more with those who are ignorant of the pauses which have led to this stato of things. But when properly understood, Iam satisfied this uprising of the people will be regarded as an omon of future good, and of firm resolye on tho part of the masses to purify tho of its festering corruptions. At an carly period after the discovery of gold in Califor- there flocked hither from all parts ef the world , gamblers, prostitutes, broken-down politicians, owdles of every stamp, and desporato, hardened villains every kind. Too lazy to work, and too vicious to pur- jue an honest calling, a large number of these desperadoes: lived by their wits, and preyed upon the community by hieving, robbing, gambling, swindling and murder. © portion of them turned their attention to politics, d by banding together, and apportioning tho offices mongst themselves beforehand—by bribery, perjury, ad ballot-box-stuffing, by frand and violence, and by managing to obtain party nominations at primary meetings, held and managed by themselves and beir confederates—they have contrived, in a great neasure, to control most of the State, county and city offices. Having thus tho control of tho public rove- pues, they have parcelled them out amongst themselyes ith a liberal hand. Thoy have perpotrated the grossest nd most open frauds. Thoy havo plundered the treasury by fraudulent contracts of the most enormous character, nd then shared the spoils with the contractors. Thoy have voted away large sums of monoy on the most frivo- jbous pretects, and haye grown so bold in crimo that they have scarcely attempted to disguise their villainies. In his way they hayo saddled the enormous debt upon the State, county andcity governments, whilst the tax-payers have derived no benefits from the vast sums out of which they have thus been swindled. A large number of these cormorants belong to the olass snown as “ shoulder strikers,” ‘“*Bowery Boys,’’ et id lomne genus. Whoever attompted to expose their rascali- ies was in imminent danger of a “ slung-shot,’’ a blowin the dark, or a stab in the back. Last full the Daily Even- jéng Bulletin, edited by James King, of William, was started in this city. Mr. King was a bold and fearless man, beloved and esteemed by all for his upright conduct fand gentlemanly bearing, Very early in his editorial earcer he began to expose, with a bold hand, the frauds ‘and iniquities frem which we have so long suffered. In accomplishing this task he resorted to no evasions and oncealed no names ; but published the truth boldly and challenged investigation into the fi rhaps, he was not sufficiently discre if the ‘subjects for his castigations, and probably did Anjustice to innocent parties in somo of his strictures. But amongst others with whom he had to deal, was one James P. who, in 1849 was convicted in your city of grand larceny, and sentenced to Sing Sing prison for 4wo years, which term he served out; and in’ 1861 camo to California, Here his carcer has been that of a ballot ox stuffer, in which yocation he was a great proficient. He has been one of the leading spirits in the perpotration -of election frauds and in plundering tho peoplo through the ballot box. At tho election in Septomber Jast, he @rocured himself to bo returned as one of the Super- evisora for this county, when it ia notorious that not a sin- gic legal vote was cast for him. The Hrening Bulletin, of Wednesday last, contained an article reflecting upon Casey, and insinuating that he had -once been an inmate of Sing ‘Sing prison. S paper issued, Casey met Mr. King on Montgomery street, our principal thoroughfare, and drawing a pistol, deliber- ately shot him down without notice, inflicting a mortal ‘wound, from which he has sinco died, Casey Was at -once seized and committed to jail; but tho public indig- ation and excitement knew no bounds. It needed but “an atrocity of this kind to kindle into a flame the slum- Dering vengeance of the people. A vigilance committe ‘was at once organized, and thousands of our best citizen ‘flocked to its rooms to enroll their names a members. By Sunday, it was completely or- janized, and to render its action efficient, it as decided to put 2,000 men under arma, in order t> grevent the effusion of blood. It was rightly supposed, that no resistance would bo attempted against so over- swhelming aforee. On that day, about 12 o'clock, thoso armed men suddenly concentrated around the jail, took *posscasion of all the streets leading to it, aud planted a Fora piece in front of the door. The surrounding hills ‘were soon occupied by many thousands of people, who ematched the sceno with breathless interest. Ina short time a committee approached the door, and after some parleying with the Sheriff, entered the jail, from whence ‘they scon returned with Casey, in irons. Ho was placed iu a close carriage, and under @ strong escort conveyed to the rooms of the committee. Tho streets were thronged with people in all directions, but the most per- foct order was preserved throughout. There was no shouting or uproar; on the contrary, the whole proceed- ing had about it the solemnity of a funoral procession. I need not relate the subsequent proceedings, minute de- ‘tails of which will bo found in the nowapapers. But the question naturally arises, ‘What doca all this tend?” “Is ita riot or a revolution?” “Is the law to deliberately sct aside, and the constituted authorities to bo deposed by a body of armed mon?” “Can the state of affairs in California be so bad that society must ro- Bolvo itself into its original clement, and no longer rely on the laws for its protection?”” These are important questions, bat there is no division ef opinion abont them here. ‘Almost all right-mindod people, throughout the State, agree that nothing short of some decisive act of terriblo retribution will ceomplish ‘the desired reforms. Tho evils wo havo suffered vo ‘Decome go deeply rooted and so widoly diffused that it is dmyposaible to reach them by the ordinary forms of law. The people who are moving in this soleran but terrific ‘mode are not reckless, violent and turbulent law break- ers, but are composed’ of discreet, orderly, respectable citizens, the heads of fimilies, our leading merchants, ‘tradesmen and business men, who feel that no other mode remains for the protection of society against crime ‘the most revolting, and frauds of the most flagrant cha- racter. They regret tho nocessity which compels them to violate the law, but they do it from a firm conviction ‘that it is only by this means that they can in the future. cause the law to bo so administered ‘as to protect the people in their persons and property. In this movement ‘they are cordially supported by an almost undivided pub- ic sentiment, not excepting even the clergy, many of whom have proclaimed from the pulpit that the festering eorruptions which have become so widely spread admit of no other remedy than that which the people of this city are Lye gs It must be conceded that nono but an extreme case ‘would justify a resort to such a remedy; but the pooplo ‘thave become sttisfied that such a ease has arisen, and bave acted on that conviction. Sax Francisco, May 21, 1856. A New Version of the Late Tregedy—Numerous Provoca- tions Received by Casey from King—singular Character of the Latter—Particulars of the Encounter—King Armed When Sha—The Action of the Merchants and Vigilance Committee Condemned—Unbecoming Conduct of the Go- rernor of the State—The Shirking of Jury Duty by the Merchanis ‘he Keal Cause of the Frustration of Justice A System of Terrorism Instituted—The French Element in Oalifornia—Appoiniment of M. Dillon to tha Consul Gene- ralship of Port-au-Prince—Miscelaaeous News, dc., de. To give a history of the events of the past week in our cy would be a difficult task, Hereafter, when the prominent participators in these proceedings wili be judged by impartial men, it will be for them to say how far they are justified in asking credit for tho patriotic motives to which they lay claim. It is a serious undor- taking to engage in promoting a revolution, and without sufficient cause; the actors in it will be hold to a strict ac- count before the world. California® is now passing through an ordeal that is certain to have a permanent effect on its future. Tho Jaws of the land lie prostrate, trampled out of existence by a bedy peculiar to our State, vand who now hold in their power the lives and libertios of our citizens, with 3,000 armed men to carry out their behesta. Every lover of his eountry must feel pained ‘and alarmed at such a spectacle, With no tangible or good reason for such usurpation, the constituted authori- ties are subverted; government is set aside; the improv- ing reputation of our State blighted, and a precedent o@ tablished to overthrow atl the safegnards of civilize! communities, on the commission of offencos that no countey is exempt from. And now for the causoa that have led tothis revolution, bloodless up to the moment I write James P. Casey is editor of the Sunday Times, a mom- ber of the Board of Supervisors, and for sovoral years an active politician in San Franciseo, An annonymous com- ‘munication appeared in his papor, charging Jamos King, of William, editor of the Evening Bulletin, with solfish motives in his attacks on James Y. McDuffle. The writor stated that it was bis ition to get him deprived of ‘the United States Marshalship, so that his brothor —who holds a place in the Custom House, and was ® disappointed applicant for the offico—might got the appointment. In another article Casey showod that the rancorous feelings displayed by King towards Palmer, Ferk & Co., wore qouschors and unjust, Hang, the person referred to, sought Casey and demanded the name Of the author of this letter, which Casey declined giving, on the ground that he was an agod man and the head of family. Causey declared that sooner than disclose Lis namo he was ready and did assume the responsibility bimself. Threats wero used by Thomas King that he would compel the giving up of the name, and this was followed, as re- port has it, by haunting Casey through the city with the Intention of doing him violence, This was on the day James King was shot, Tho Bulletin, the same evening, had an article protending to notice another party, but roally an attack on Casey, mercilessly showing up his former life, and suggesting if anybody would hang him it would bo a good act and nobody would complain. Casey went to King’s office and protested against this usage, but was ordercd out and told never to show him- self there again. What passed at that interview is diffe. rently related by other parties, who assert Casoy told King to keep himself armed, aa he intended to attack Lim, An hour afterwards King was accosted by Casey, who de- sired him to draw and defend himself, and immodiately fired, from tho effects of which he died yesterday. For tho deliberate shooting down ofa citizen in tho streets there is no justification. Unfortunately, however, ® is a frequent occurrence in California, and ax tho conse- quences folowing this act are momentous, it may not be out of place for a proper understanding ‘of our present state to say a few words as to the actors in this tragedy. James P. Casey i# @ man whose antecedents are nono of tho best. Convicted of grand larceny in Now York, b Spont two years at Sing Sing. Since his arrival hore’ h has conducted himself about aa well as persons who tak» part in political struggles generally do, He is posacsse! of moderato abilitiee—it being far from truo that he is illiterate, Many of tho articles appearing each Sunday tho Times were from his pen; and, in addition, that paper was one of tho best edited in the city, He was particu larly sensitive on tho subject of his imprisonment, and when taxed with it on the stand, as a witness, he stato! the offence was constructive. kless of consequences, fearless and determined, he was a dangerous enemy. Mr. King bad repeatedly said he would not « challenge from party who might consider himself ag- grieved by wey peared in the Bulldin. Ho pleaded the fact of having a wifo and children interested in his life, whom he was not at liberty to deprive of their sup- port. He would not fight, nor act the aggressor in any caso, but he was no less determined to use all the means he could in resisting if attacked. Aleays ready to receive any ono who desired satisfaction in a bantering tone, he at one time, with greatest froid, wanted to know what was delaying his enemies, as he was fatigued waiting for Not long since, a demented Frenchman @ gentleman on the street to inquire if he was James King, of William, at tho same timo holding a pistol in his hand. When Mr, King was informed of this circumstance ho took occasion to state if this person ever accosted him in thesame manner he would put him beyond the help of man, It is unne- cessary to say that Mr. King always went armed, and any one seeking reparation for the injurious publications in his paper would bo equally prepared for extremo mea- sures, Ina word, the encounter, when it took place, must bo fatal to either party, Tho survivor would be the one who had the first shot. This consideration had hitherto prevented a collision. None of those held up to public indignation were willing to shoot King coolly down, or let him have an opportunity by confronting ‘his as- sailant; that he would, without fail, take advantage of, Mr. King remarked, when his pistol was removed from his person, “Casey gave no chance.’’ It would appear he was so terror stricken when called on to draw his weapon that he had no power to retaliate, On the evening of the encounter the excitement was in- tense. It would be impossible to describe the frenzy of tho large crowds that filled the streets. In every dil tion the authorities and mob were despatching couriors to assemble their adherents. Everything denoted an im- pending attack on the county jail, where the prisoner was confined, All the force the city authorities could raise— and among them wore somo of our most rospectablo citizens—was concentrated at the building, waiting to receive the assailants. To the determined action of the Mayor and Sheriff, in taking every precaution to maintain order, is due the credit of averting a dreadful catastrophe and rescuing the city from being the scene of a riot to which, in loss 6f life, no equal could be found in the an- nals of popular turaults, Among the mercantile classes the editor of the Bulletin had many friends. He had, in his own way, endeavored to create reforms which had won their contidence and ap- probation. It must be mentioned, the means used were continual assaults on character, and very «ten personal added virulence to their tone, tis uot sur he mado many bitter enemies, who oniy det from seeking satisfaction by the ground taken by King, above, ‘These gentlemen conyoket (10 Vig lance Committee, and from the fact it was so rei: it may be inferred such action was predetermined months before expecting an attempt to shoot King, The mer- chants withdrew their subscriptions and advertisements from the Herald, because it was bold enough to oppose any appeal to the mob, or the revival of a Vigilance Committee. For the latter proceeding thore would bo no excuse. It could be only done to gratify revengeful feel ings, and would be productive of greatevils. Casey’s ac was’ isolated, having no connection whatever with any organized attempts to rob or murder. The provocation came from the wounded man, and thousands expected this result, from the violent course of King. Former committees were brought together for self protection, but inthis instance, unless ulterior objects wore intended, there was no necessity to afford incentives to the dissolute to perpetrate wrong and pander to their morbid desire for excitement. Many murders more atrocious and of blacker character have been committed, and no ex- traordinary action was taken, In fact seldom a day pass- we do not read of similar affairs. One of tho strongest ments for Lynch law is, that criminals have escaped upishment through the connivance of officers of justice. he true cause why so fow offenders are punished is ths impossibility of getting twelve men to act as jurors who will agree to tind a verdict in a caso that engrosso; attention like this of Casey’s, Merchants, the claas who now advocate and form vigilance committees, use every pretence to escape jury duty, and leave it to be dono by others. If persons accused of crime are not punished, the merchants, who are never without scruplea as t forming opinions where their business requires attention are to blame, ‘The idea was scdulously fostered in the minds of tno peo- ple that the law was ineffectual and its officers were the abet- tors of criminals. In reference to their request for volun- teers, tho Vigilance Committoe were enabled to enrol threo thousand men, who were speedily sworn and armod. Tho Governor of the State on his arrival, so fur forgot his high trust as to enter intoa nogotiation wih the Executive Com- mittee, and consented to the admittance of a guard from the populace into tho jail to watch the Sheriff in the dis- charge of his duties, This was the wedge that caused our whole political structure to give way. Coupled with this concession was the humiliating condition entered into by the chief magistrate of the State, that aftor the withdrawal of the sub-committeo, as they were called, they consider- ed themselves at liberty to obtain possession of the prison, by forco if it were necessary. On last Sunday the jail was taken possession of and the prisoners led to the com- mitteo rooms, When that day came all were in expecta- tion of what occurred. On tho Sabbath a greater number of men could bo gathered, whose employment would pre- yent thom during the week; and besides, it was not for- gotten that on a Bonday like acts were accomplished in Years gono by. Tho Sheriff, deserted by the military and Citizens, was loft no alternative but an ‘unconditional sur- render. Two hundred and_ fifty resolute men could have held the building against tho whole array, swelled as it was by numbers who would have kept away if resistance was to be made; but they could not bo found, The mili- tia companies, after tho first evening, with one honora- blo exception, either disbanded or flatly. refused to assist the Sheriff, and that officer, with a few deputies, was left to mect tho storm. "The porse comitatus who guarded the Jail for one night, indignantly refused to do so any longer when the guard from tho Vigilance Committee wero ad- mitted. ‘Iho many strange faces to be seen in the eity and in the ranks of the rescuers shows San Francisco was not left to its own resources. The largo’ mercantile houses were active in persuading people to join their league. Money has been contributed for the use of 3,000 muskets, all flint locks, and reported to belong to George Law. ‘Tho influenco of merchants on tir customers and employes forced hundreds under their command. These wore reinforced by tho members of the American party, who were among the most prominent leaders in the de- monstration. Notwithstanding all this display and confl- dence, @ vigorous and determined magistrate Would have presorved tho laws from being subverted. Governor Johnson issued no proclamation calling on good citizens to rally to the support of order, Ho stood mute and pas- whilo the preparations to take the jail wero going on. 'y dune, ‘ince the commencement of these troubles we are living in a state of tho greatest excitement. completely paralyzed. about. Business is Rumors of every: kind flying Naught spoken or thought of save what the Vic Committees propose doing. Bodies of armed mon through the streets; and now the horrible ru- mor js abroad that spies aro noting down the words that drop from suspected persons, to report at headquarters, Thero are a large number who are not disposed to submit to this, but at present too strong a forco is on foot to sup- port the authority of the Executive Committee, As thero is no effect without a cause, the prompt spring- ing into existence of this formidable body of atmion tae must be attributed to other and different causes than tho shooting of King. No sensible man could doubt but that it was all settled beforehand. A reproach against our young State is the presence of a large numbor of murder- ors, thieves, shoulderstrikers, ballot box stuffers and po: litical advonturers, ‘The successful operations of gamb- lors and gambling houses aro alsoa crying evil in our Stato. Tho Vigilance Committeo propose to purge tho State of theso pests, and if they could do so without violating tho Jaws all would wish them God speed. Abuses havo crept into our political system requiring the most determined action to extirpate, Our proximity to Mexico may have furnished tho idea to remedy them in the manner now threatened. Forcible doportation and the gallows are the specifics to purify the social atmos. phero, and in this way we are informed our Stato is to be regenorated. It will be soon discovered when “society abandons the rules that regulate and keep its members in order, that greater wrongs will bo perpetrated than what it is intended to punish and provent, Thero is, however, owe cause of congratulation that the control of the pro. sent armed government has fell into tho hands of men who act discreetly, coolly and without turmoil. The: havo realized tho full extent of the responsibility assumed for all their movements, 80 far aro conductod with the greatest regard to ordor and quietness, ¥rom the condition our affairs havo arrived at, itis of little consequenco whether Casey and all other murderers woro summarily excented. It is only justico, according to tho laws of God and man, that they should lose their lives. People in the Kast must wot supposo this to be transidory outbreak of feeling. Tho organization is epreading over tho Stato, and has its ramifications now in the most important cities. How long subserviency to the commands of irresponsible rulers will be tolorated it @ impousible to toll. In the naturo of man is deeply imparted a deeire to resist oppression, and certainly tis kind of government would soon become an insufferable despotism. Will the Executive Committoo have tho powor to restrain the clamor of the people if their de- sires are not fuliled? Tho difficulties of their position must begin to be developed to them. If, as they allege, the bench is oecupicd by bad men, i coming to do: tails, not a word can be breathed against the jurists who administor tho Jaw in our city. If our municipal govern- ment has not kept the city in propor condition, they did all that was possible under the charter that controled thom. If the county offleers aro incompetent, or havo done any act unworthy of their position, let them put their finger on it and prove them direlict to their duty. Shut ont as we are from our sisters in the confederacy, an armod force of 8,000 meu gan Tule the gity against tho winles of z NEW YORK HERALD, SUNDAY, JUNE 22, 1856. jsome of our most worthy citizens. This could not happen ® Maryland or Vermont; but as long as the powers tuat be actus moderately and calmly as they do new, we can only wait for the reaction that is certain to follow, Wiser counsels will get uppermost; diseased public opinion may for a while countenance these revolutionary movements, but very soon the people, misguided at present, will see the error of their ways. From the pulpit, where we ought to expect peaceful counsels, came words urging on their bearers to acts of lawlessness. Tho presa, to which all good men look as a conservative pomee to rebuke the workers.of disorder, took the lead in advising the pera te defy the law: With this endorsement the Vigilance Committee, embol. dened, detormined to carry out their plans to the end of the chapter. There was nd Paper, with the exception of tho Herald, courageous enough to oppose what is going on, That journal is now undergoing a persecution f a expression of opinion. It is reduced to half its original size. To look fora truthful account of what ia transpiring in most of tho other papers would be vain. They follow public prejudices and pander to them. The Sun, a demo- cratic sheet, is tho only other exception. But stripping their accounts of all extra flourishes, other causes than those seen on the surface lie behind. In course of time they appear, and have a bearing on tho Presidential clec- tion, In the meantime, the damage done the country will take years to repair, ‘The French element in our population has exerted consi- dorable influence on the fortunes of California. ‘They number at least thirty thousand, and are engaged in every vocation, from washing clothes to importing wines. More than ordinary attention has been paid to their interests by the government at Paris, and in the appointment of Mr. Dillon as counsel, a vigilant and active agent was sta- tioned in this city. His influence, no doubt, extended t» all parts of the Pacific, which he'has used for years 1. forwarding the views of the French Emperor with onerg and success. The missionary labors of his countryme have dono already great benefit to the natives of Oceanica, and if not interfored with by English emissaries, who jealous of the extension of French influence, use the cloak ef religion to incite the people to acta of the greatest atro- city against the Catholic Fathers, will do more. Tho United States havo less objection to see the work of Chris- tianizing these benighted lands performed by unostenta- tious and self-sacrificing men, than by the hypocritical canting agents of Exeter Hall. Mr. Dillon’s new appointment is regarded in differont lights by Frenchmen and Americans, With some it is considered as a disapproval of tho meddlesome policy he has pursued, provoking serious misunderstandings Both here and at Honolulu, and to prevent any further danger of interrupting the ainicable feelings existing between the two countries, Others see in the promotion a reward for his untiring zeal to promote the interests of French com- merce and power. ‘The new field for his lnbors assigned to him is one where the knowledge of American charac- ter and objects, acquired during a residence of several baie Among us, must haye been his strongest recommen- lation Tho Echo du Pacifique announces the appointment of Mr. Patrice Dillon to_tho Consul Generalship of Franoe at Port au Prince, St. Domingo. He is to be succeeded as Consul here by M. Gautier, now holding the same office at Singapore, M. Walewski expresses his ction in being ablo to communicate this fresh proof of the high es- timation M. Dillon is heldgin by the Emperor. To mark the importance of this promotion, the cho remarks “that there are only four French Consul Generals who are vested with the powers of Charge de Affairs; and as an incident of his position, M. Dillon is to exercise jurisdic- tion over Cuba, Nicaragna, tho West Indies, and Central America general, In tho eyent of Louis Napoleon hay- ing designs on any of those countries, no moro suitable agent could not be selected to place at suck an important point. As our national interests in that quarter aro of some importance, the presence of M. Dillon will require an equally adroit agent to watch his doings and circum- his schemes. The gentleman has established for If the character of an astute diplomatist, as his pro- to distract Mexico will help to demonstrate. They wore only frustrated by the stupidity of the Mexican Con- sul, his -Colaborer in the enterprise. An expedition was started from here, composed exclusively of Frenchmen, to operate in the northern departments of that republic, and in its organization M. Dillon the prime mover. ‘he striking of the flag of the Constifate followed from events connected with these movements, which at one time threatened a rupture between the United States and France. It is admitted, however, that the Consu only did his duty towards his country, and is del sorving of favor from the Emperor, as a sleepless guar- dian of all that affects the honor and wellure of France, We have an official communication from M. du Souzet, Governor of New Caledonia, in reply to a company of French merchants, organized’ to encourage emigration to that new colony from California. He reprosents the island As a good grazing country, and warrants support’ to fami- lies who deyote their time to the raising of cattle. The terms of acquiring land are not as favorable as in the United States, which will prevent persons proceeding from here. His report of tho country is not over attractive, aa he advises emigrants to bring enough of provisions to support them for a year, as they must not expect any re- turn from their agricultural labors for that time. Altoge- ther, the Goyernor’s report will bave the effect of quench- ing any desire that may havo existed among Frenchmen in California to settle in that newly acquired possession of their countr: A line of packets has been established between this port and Bordeaux. Yesscls are to leave cach city every two months, carrying passengers and merchandize. Hercto- fore we have had arrivals from French ports as often as the intervals intended by this line. The increase of com- merce induces the projectors to make provision for reli- able means of communication between France and Califor- nie. These extended facilities cannot fail of being produc- tive of benefit to Frenchmen in both hemispheres. The editor of the Echo du Pacifique has been decorated with the Cross of the Legion of Honor, as an acknowledg- menton the part of the Emperor of M. Derbec’s faithful attention to tho wants and wishes of his majesty’s sub jects on tho Pacific coast. We havo three daily paper published in the French language in San Francisoo, On of these, Za 2’hare, is not an admirer of the present rule of France, andas a general thing, finds fay}t with all his acts ‘The two hundred and sixty Chinese PR&sengers brough by the Stephen Baldwin, from Hong Kong, were lan without paying the State tax of fifty dollars per capia A suit has been commenced for $13,000, in the name o the people, against the owners of the ship, who conten the State has no right to impose such a tax. The ques tion will be decided by our courts, and it being one of those cases wherein tho United States Supreme Court takes cognizance, it must be finally setted by that tri- bunal. Advices from China state that arrangements were completed for the conveyance of eight thousand passen- gers to this port during ‘the spring. Threo thousand of the number are now on their way. The Star King and Kit Karson are expected to have a fullcomplement. The American and European morchants in China are indig- nant that these obstructions should be thrown in the way of emigration. They say that nos alone are the Chinese shut out without suflicient cause, but that commercial in- tercourso is checked. ‘ ‘Tho treatment received by theso people in California, if known in their native country, one would suppose, ought to havo the effect of deterring others from subjecting themselves to the poritous kind of life they at present lead at the mines. The Chineso generally labar only at ‘“diggins’’ that are considered too poor for white men to work. Lately the miners have ordered them out of Mari- pora county, as has been dono in other localities, allow- ing them a certain time to leave. To give celerity to their movements, they were threatened with thirty-nine Jashee if found within tho county at the oxpiration of the period ramed. — ‘Tho cruel and inhuman treatment subse- quently inflicted on Chinese and porsons of Spanish blood will admit of neither excuse or justification. Poth democrats and Know Nothings are endeavoring to secure aid from the republicans, who, it would seem hold the balance of powor, In all the late town elections the democrats have been successful, and whether correctly or not, it Is stated they are indebted to the free soilers for hs Tho democrats would not consent to of principle, but they are less obnoxious to republicans than the Americans, The continued re- verses suffered by the Know Nothings conclusively shows: popular opiuion has completely changed concerning thera, and berides, they have a demoralizing effect that must eventually dissolve their party. The signs of tho times indicate the narrowing down of political contests in Cali- fornia to two parties—democratic and free soil. As proof of this, it is reported with all the semblance of authenticity, that to Know Nothings have determined to put forward no candidates at tho coming county elections, but throw all their strength in favor of the republican nominees. Jn roturn for this favor they expect assistance from that party for their State officers. There is but little chance this project will be successful, as there is a strong dissen- tient section of the Order who would refuse acceding to apy such arrangement. In fact, itis seriously debated to dissolve the order in tao, allowing its members to coalesce with cither of the other parties that may suit their views. The Stato Convention that met and ad- urned at Sacramento afew days since was a mere for- lity. ‘they did nothing. Know Nothingism in Cali- fornia partakes in no way of tho rabid and intolerant *pirit that characterizes it in Massachusetts. The subject of religion is never touched, and if placo of nativity is a sine ron for holding office, the doctrine {1s scldom or never enunciated. Tho great question of the day— alavery—is tho paramount one here, as clvewhere. Tho yeople are aware of this, and as democrats and Know Nothings both hold identical doctrines on the subject, they will support the former as being possessed of ‘more vitality. Mr. Tatham, our Collector, in his anxiety to direct the democratic party to suit tho ends of his employers, has contrived to get himself into hot water with, some of its most prominent members. The difficulty betweon King and Caxey was partly connected with appointments mace by the Collector, Mr. L. uses the patronage at his dis- powal, as ix natural to expect, in strengthening his posi- tion and extonding his influonce, perhaps keeping a cer- tain vacant seat in the United States Senate in perspective, It was believed Mr. Latham's ago would bo a disqualifica tion for that high office, but it is announced he has just attained Senatorial maturity. He possesses sagacity and porsevorance—two qualities, united with a certain good fortune, that have up to this time enabled him to work hie way to a povition of considerable importance in this State. He may bo counted among the number who are desirous of serying the peoplo in Congress, but brighter hope than hit have been doomed to dixappointment. The ifiers,’’ arrogating to themselves the right of sitting im judgment on his official acts, pronounce him unworthy of his office, These eels squabbles about petty places in tho Custom House have divided tho party, and created rancorous feelings that, if not healed, will rende. i powerless. Principles are overlooked, to allow per- sonal contentions to take tlwir place. ere are somo whoso Lighost aim is to oppowe those against whom they bear enmity, cven if it results in tho ovorthrow of their arty. - ‘Ihe referee in Adams & Co.'s affairs bas had thi to make his report as to the final distribution of sot among creditors extended to the 2d of June, Claim- ents aro allowed nineteen days additional to present their demands, In the mean time various parties have had pormixsion to intervene, and others have filed bills in Equity to compel tho Receiver to satisfy judgments re- covered against the firm. These claims cover a greater amount than is in the hands of the Receiver, and the pro- ccedings had will probably operate as a stay until they aro adjudicated. It was expected we were drawing near # flnality in all the proceedings heretofore taken, but we are again ne far as ever from asettiement, Tho unfortu- nate creditors may well abandon all hopes of ever ro- cciving any portion of the money deposited with the de funct house, ‘Tho clipper ship Carrier Dove is chartered to proceed to Melbourne with £6,000 bbls. of Byur jor the Austvalian DAKE Say Faexcrsoo, May 21, 1856. The Late Terrible Events in San Francisco—The Crisis of Californian Affairs Arrived—The Federal Government Chargeable with the Present Troubles of the Golden State— Grievances of Californians Against Congress—The Old Threat of an Independent Confederation Revived. As your paper is widely circulated on both sides of the Continent, I propose to say something in a letter to you in reference to tho revolution now going on in this coun- try. Tho assassination of Mr. King, the editor of tho Evening Bulldin, by the notorious James P. Garey, a con- vict from your State prison, bas produced the widest, the Geepost and the broadest sensation ever known in this country. It would be idle for me to attempt to give you ‘a description of the events which have been passing since the assassination of Mr. King. The particulars you will Gnd in the papers of this city. ‘When the old Vigilance Commitice of 1861 suapended action, it was expressly understood that the courts would punish murderers, assassins, robbers, thieves and other criminals. For some time the courts complied with their pledges, but in the course of fifteen months from that time, they not only ropudiated their pledges to the people, but they became the vory em- bodiment of corruption. Ifa man was shot down on tho strecta in broad daylight, the murderer felt porfectly satisfled that ho could purchase his acquittal through the courts. If he was the paramour of some wealthy and no- torious prostitute, or a bully and ballot box stuffer of some! Party ;his conviction waa an impossibility. i For years wo have beca remonstrati ng against the cor- ' ruption of the courts, and the atrocities ef the bullics aud ballot box stuffers to no purpose, When General Richara- Bon was asdassinated by Charlos Cora, a notorious gam- bler, the members of the old Vigilance Committco met, and deliberated upon tho best mode of resistance aud measures of redress for these repeated murders and out- rages. They finally concluded to trust the courts once more, and if they should then fail, the first outrage would bo n signal of a general rising against the courts, and tho extirpation of all the gamblers, murderers, thieves, as- sassins, &c,, and they have kept their word. They will not adjourn cither, until they have most effectually com- pleted the work. ‘They boldly and in open day marched up to the jail and compedied tho Sheriff to doliver up the persons of Cora and Casey, whom they carried to the room where they are now confined, They have been triod and convicted, and will most certainly die felon’s deaths. Othors wil also be arrested and hung. Several notorious rowdies, politicians and scoundrels, will be punished and many of them drdered to leave the country forever. The work will bo thoroughly done. The fact is, the ballot box stuffers have had their own way for tho'last five years. Bigler never was elected Governor, Van Ness now Mayor of this city was never elected. Neither was Sheri nell, All were stuffed through aftor the polls had cl We will submit to these outrages no longer, even i we cave to hang all tho lawyers, judges and politicians to prevent it. soon as Mr. King’s death was known all stores and places of amusement were closed, and the wholo city was wrapped in, he habiliments of mourning, I haye never seen such manifestation of profound and widespread sorrow in my life, in any part ofthe world. Mr. King was deeply en- shrined in the affections of the people. His funeral will be one of the largest that has ever occurred on this con- tinent. The whole city, en masse, will turn out to it. Even the children aro Weeping and bewailing his death. ‘Tho course of the federal government towards Califor- as had much to do in bringing about this horrible » in this country. Congress outlawed all of our land titles, and thus deprived us of homes and homesteads. Gwing to this fact, the old Californians have been vir- tually driven from their homes, and their property has been seized by a parcel of villanous lawyers and bullies. No respectable man feels that he can make this his home. We are made to yay more than three times as much post as your poople, and we have never been able to haye than three through New Orleans mails for the last fifteen mouths. ‘Ihe people from the South, Western and Southern States, residing in this country, are virtually cut off from all communication with their families, rola- tives aud business friends in that part of the Atlantic Sta ‘Ihose of us here from that part of tho Union would‘just as soon and rather sever our relation with the Luion than suffer such injustice. Year after y we have asked for a continental railroad to no purpose, Since im migration thousand live tween this country and the Atlantic States. Are we to be always kept isolated from the Union? Must more men, women and children fall a prey to death before the heed: less old fogies in Washington will do samething for us? You may depend upon it that unless the fe- deral government makes provision forthwith for the setticment of our land titles—reduces our postago tax, compels the Postmaster General to give us regular mails from New Orleans, and provides jor the wdiate construction of the Pacific Railroad, you will find that the Pacific coast will take leave of tho Union, and establish an_ in ndent republic. Mark what I tell you. Should Congress adjourn without doing what Ihave said they must do, your merchants and bankers can bid farewell to the people and the gold of California. the A LETTER FROM ONE OF THE VIGILANCE COMMITTEE San Francuco, May 19, 1856. Miacures Adopted by the Committee on the first Announce- mint of King’s Murder—Enrolment of the Citizens— Drilling of the Companics—Advance on the Jail—Excit- vq ScenomDelivery of the Prisoners to the Committee. Moyer since the first dawn of civilization was thero such an excitement in any section of the globe as we havo had during the last six days. Tho papers will give you a full account of the whole, Last Tuesday evening, as 1 was leaving the store, persons came running past and calling out that James King, of William, was shot doad in tho street. You may imagino the excitement. Dr. Henry W—f and I ran for Montgomery street; thero wo found the crowd gathering in masses. King had already boon taken into the Pacific Express office, and Casey was im- mediately taken to the station house. The cry was ‘Hang him,” “hang him,’ from all parts of the street. Imme- diately, the police or Casey’s friends, fearing the citizens would take the station house, at once placed him in a carriage and with a strong guard, and conducted him to tho jail in Broadway. I immediately went to tho Jail, and there found an immenso crowd dreadfully excited and demanding the prisoner. In the meantime Casey's friends arrived themsclyes and mounted the roof of the jail, where they kept the crowd at bay. Finding that nothing would be dono at that timo, I went to dinner. After dinner our whole house turned out to see what was to be done, 1, with others, was in the stroct until midnight. The streets from Montgomery streot to Du- pont, and from thence to the jail, were alive with men, all excited. Opposite the Montgomery baths several speeches were mado., The speakers were all for hanging tho prisoner. The ship Adelade, Captain Nod Wakeman, had just arrived and soon the cry was, ‘ Wakeman, Wakeman!’ No response. Ned Wakeman had gonc over the bay, and they could find no leader. During ali this time the Marine Rifles, City Guards, Dragoons and Con- tinentals were ordered out and a strong force placed in and around tho jail. The mob, finding there was no chance, quietly left. Wednesday morning came. The Atta had @ notice that the Vigilance Committes would meet at No. 106%; Sa- cramento — stre¢ at nino o’clock, At that time hundreds might be seen moving down that way. While going to lunch, I met Charley B——, who was on bis way to the rooms. Soon after G, B, P——came up and took me into the rooms, when I put my name down with ali the first merchants in the city; from that time until Saturday evening, the rooms were besieged with applicants for ad- mission. Among them is nearly every man you know in the city. Wo met every night, and appointed a cominittee of twenty-nine persons. After the second night, we divided up into squads of 100 mon, chose our officers, and drilled in the drill rooms constantly, with muskets procured of F. H. 1——, who had three thousand, On Saturday evi 1g Wo mustered twenty-five companies of one hun- dred men, all armed with a Colt revolver and a musket. Alter the drill on Saturday evening, orders camo from the Fxceutive Committee for every man to be on duty at 8 o'clock Sunday morning. At o'clock Sunday morning, two thousand men (merchants) of San Francisco were quictly iu their respective drill rooms under arms. Every movement was kept quict, and no outsiders knew any of the moyements until 12 o'clock, when wo left the drill rooms, took position, and formed all under command of Col, Done, of Mexican war reputation. Our officers were all good and true, and, with the four days’ drilling, those men moved off like veterans, In advance were tho two brass guns, well manned with old gunners. You may imagine the city police and Shoriff posse were taken by surprise. Wo marched up Washington to Kearny stroot; tho halt of the companies moved up Kearny, and half up Washington strect to Dupost, and from thence to the when the two divisions mot. After completely sur- and throwing a guard out to protect y strect, We planted the two guns in front of the jail, 1 ordered the Sheriff to deliver, in the nai hae Executive Committee, J. P. Casey, giving him fiftoen minutes to make up his mind. ‘Then was the exciting tyme. Tho guns were shotted with grape, and the matches wore burning. Every man was armed and ready for action. The Sheriff givon out that the jail should be defended. The hills wero lined with thousands, awaiting the issue. At 1 o'clock, the Sheriff, finding ‘it was no wse, dolivered up Casey, and be was marched down under a guard of 1,000 men. After delivering Casey into the hand: of the committee, they made a demand for Gora, who killed Richardson. Tho same scene was enacted again, and the Sheriff finding the city against him, delivered him also. Not a drop of blood wasshed, which was what wo did notexpect. Wo were determined to have those pri soners, cost whatit might. All the papers are with us Herald, wnd by its course it has lost the auction ments, and nearly ita patronage, King, of William, is dead, and the city is in the greatest excitement, All the stores (ours included) are draped in mourning, and all the bells of the city are. toll- ing. EXTRACT FROM A PRIVATE LETTER Sax Francisco, May 24, 1856. My Dear &m—I have barely time, amidst the storm of excitement and fanaticism which has burst forth in all its fury upon our poor devoted city, to drop you a short note. It ix impossible for me to give you such a letter as I should wish. Trefer you to the San Francisco Herald for the true and correct version of affairs, Ry the next mail I will give you some facta and specn- Jations relating to the all-absorbing topic that now engross- es the attention of every one. an Francisco is in the hands of a mob—an organized molt—and God only knows what will next follow. ‘There aro many, yea, very many, who discountenance aud protest against {hese outrageous proceedings of the last few days, but they are powerless and awed into sub- mission by 3,000 bayonets. The thinking portion of the community deplore and de- test the present state of things. It can be easily foreseen what view will be taken by the Fastorn press. Great care, however, should be had in giving credenco to the ex parte statements of certain vonal Pepers, who are now Courting the public favor and trimming their sails to the aura popularis. Knowing that afar off as you are you can only judge of mattors by the papers and letters you receive from friends, 1 do not hesitate to stigmatize the recent events which have occurred here as disgraceful in the extreme, and a5 the grossest outrages which have ever been perpe- trated in a civilized community—a_politisal move, at the bottom of which is black republicanism—and a movement whereby certain rogues, high in station, hope to save their ill-gotten gains and their necks from'the Ramer, SKETCH OF JAMES CASEY, THE MURDERER OF KING, From the Evening Post, June 16.] James King, of William, was murdered by Casey be- cause he stated that the latter had been # conyiot in the Sing Sing State prison. By referring to the records of the Court of General Sessions of this city, it seems that Casey was Convicted of grand larceny on the Sth of September, 1649, before Recorder Tallmadge and Aldermen Dennis, Mullins apd Patrick Kelly, and that following hig convic: tion Casey was sentenced to sorve two years at hard labor, ‘The complaint against Casey, and which resulted in his conviction, wasgnade by Mrs. Caroline Kieley, then residing at No. 12 Laight street. ‘The facta, on trial of the prisoner, showed that on the 8th day of November, 1848, he applied to Mrs. Kieley to hire soine household furniture, consisting of bedsteads, mat- tresses, bureaus, carpet, table and looking glass, valued at $180, for the purpose, as he represented, of going to keeping house at No. 34 City Hall place; but, instead of doing as he pretended, Casey took the property in ques- tion to the auction store of Terence Boyle, No. 185. Chat- bam streot, and sold it for $60, one-third of its estimatod value, pocketing the pi Casey, in his examina tion, before being fully comfnitted to the Tombs for trial, stated that ho was 21 years of age, wag born in Brook- lyn, and a batter by trade. SKETCH OF JAMES KING, OF CALIFORNIA. (From the Washington Globe, June 16.) ‘We knew Mr. King well, and cannot refrain from ren- dering ome tribute, short’ and hurried though it be, to his many excellent qualities, Mr. King was born in Georgetown, in this District, and was about thirty-five years old at his death. He added to his name, “of Willam,’? to’ distinguish himself from other families named King, who resided in Georgetown. His father’s name was William King, a cabinetinakor, and was well known throughout the District. Though he was in indigent circumstances, and bore himself modest- ly and humbly, he was most highly esteemed, and was often called upon to proside over public meetings, both in Georgetown and in this city, Everybody bowed to and obeyed his decisions. We first became acquainted with his son, James King, in the carly part of the year 1840, when he was, we sup- pose, about nineteen years old, and employed him as a clerk in our cflice. He continued in our employ until af- ter the Presidential election of that year, when wo did not need the services of so many clerks, and considered it due to those who had been longer in our service to ro- tain them and dispense with his servic Riggs, bankers, of this city, then needed reconmended Mr, King to them, and they employed him. They wero well pleased with him, and he continued with them until after the acquisition of California, when he went to San Francisco, and commenced the banking busi- ness there under his own name. He was assisted by Cor- coran & Riggs, and his paper, there and here, was con- sidered as good ax gold. A great many of his drafts on New York were sent to this city, and Were received here as cash, without wait- ing for their ac by the banks and all the business men, He wa Aispend payment about a year ago, when theroavas a general failure of bankers in Cali- fornia, but wound up his b 3 we understood, honorably, and then commenced the publication of the Bulletin, the terror of evil ds by one of whom he has at last been murdered, in revenge for his severo but just denunciations. His death, we are sure, will be felt and mourned by as mapy in this city and Georgetown, as would that of any man living out of this district. AFFAIRS OF KANSAS. Our Leavenworth City Correspondence. Luayesworrs Ciry, K. T., June, 1856. The Ivstigation—Reeder's Letters—Frauds of the Aboti tionists Exposed—How Kansas Outrages and Missouri Invasions are Manufactured—Committee on L Reeders Bribery of the Legislature to Keep the Session at Pawnec—Sherman Tampering with Witnesses—Howard Disqusted—Damns the Investigation as a Farce—‘“Hollers Nu,” de., de. ‘As your paper is read by both members of Congress and the people, I propose to give gou a sketch of the tes- timony lately given before the Investigating Committee, that the attention of the members and people who have been so grossly deceived, being in time awakened, the committee may not succeed im an attempt further to de- ceive by suppressing the evidence. So long as the committee were at Lawrence, where no honest man was safe from assassination, where the aboli- tionists could perjure themselves without fear of detec- tion, (the committeo refusing leave to take copies of their depositions,) Howard and Sherman were greatly clated— had “it all their own way.’’ But, fortunately for the truth, they became so confident, that they rashly consented to come to this place, and suffer Whitfield to introduce a few witnesses, Still more fortunately, they so far on- couraged the traitors at Lawrence in their rebellion, that the legal authorities were compelled to call out a posse to enforce the laws. Reeder, who had instigated his blind followers with rebellion, instantly deserted them and fled. Ho left behind in the care of his pet, Lowrie, his lettors and papers, and when Lawrence was taken the officers in search of prisoners found theso papers, and among them soveral containing important teatimony. Other abolitionists, and among them Parrot, one ot the Executive Committee of the free State party, became alarmed, and when called on made developements which gave a finishing stroke to the investigation. Whitfield bas shown by indisputable testimony, both pro-slavery and abolition, (the latter only entitled to credit, because against themselves,) that long before any move was made in Missouri, the abolitionists in the East organized and sent out their hirelings for the avowed pur- pose of excluding slaveholders from Kansas; that tho abolitionists came in large parties, with no means of por- manently occupying the country—partics exclusively of men, with only a carpet bag, but all armed with rifles and revolvers (revolvers aro not used for gun- ning, a8 Prof. Stlliman would intimate) ; that they boasted of their “men and money,”’ %nd threatened as they camo that no slaveholder should Avo in the Territory. He bas proved that there was a secret organization for the purpose of excluding slavoholders, and which fually became a complete military organization to resist tho Jaws, That these abolitionists came avowing that their only purpose was to yote, sons to secure the Legislature and exclude slavery; that they hired buffalo robes on tho frontier, to be returned as s00n as the election was held; that so soon as the elections were held they returned to the East as they had come. Jo has proved that forcign- era Were hired and paid exprossiy and solely to come here and yote, That there were large majorities of un- doubted residents who were pro-slayery men in almost every district; that no violence was axed nor threats made by pro-slavery men, @ any piace, to prevent abo- litionists from voting; but thateven the deck hands of a Vitt+burg boat were brought up by «be itionists and per. mitteo tw yote, He provea by herders letters that he admits the legality of the laws of Kansas; that it is ab- surd to rely on their invalidity; that the only way to de feat them ix by getting abolitionists on the juries (by the abolition jury in the House Reeder also hopes to be sus- tained); that Reeder was engaged in furnishing arms to the rebels; that, while making these admissions to his friends in coufidence, be was lying to the public, to de- ceive it. Such fs the substance of the evidences on the subjects above named. All this is established beyond contro- verry, and would be @ clear justification even of tho But tae charges falsely made against the Missourians, special testimony furnished by Reeder’s lett Tarrot, one of the most active of tho Executive tee, is too rich to give in general—it can only be appre- ciated in detail. ‘Tho letters of Reeder are too long to be published on- tire, but Phare made extracts of some of the most in- teresting portions. They wero addrosscd to Lowrie, his former private secretary, aud a member of the Topeka Legislature, Lomit only such portions as are of a private cha 1, of of no special interest, omitting nothing which in any way qualities the extracts:— Wasitxetox, Jan. 20, 1856. My Drar Sin— * * * Tam still much vexed and worried that the returns of our election and the certified copies from Woolson are not hero. 1 cannot imagine why the return which are the moat important of all, were not sent. * * * Tt ia unpardonable that they were neglected; and if they do not come in time, we sball present a ht mpectacie before the Union. Some one sent me a copy ol the Herald oy, Presione of December 22, from which I see that Hrown (probably Deeause there are ne external enemies to fight) is assuiling the proprietors md former ciizens of Pawnee. This is very op- portune at this time, when I sm charging the administration and General ja with Ce ig crushing out a free Sato town and setiement, and with persecution of Colonel Montgomery by court martial and dismisgal. General Davis and Pierco will be very much obliged to him, {f they should Ate the article, and will probably have i republished in the Union, whilst ihe moat we can hope for our despondent free = State settlers, who had their society and ni driven off, most of them back to the States by the atrocious destruction Of the town at the Instance of Atebison, is that they may never the article. * * * * * Nor do seo how are to get your case info the Supreme Conrt of the United States except hy writ of error, and that can only be after judgment, and ats great expense. Nor do I see how you caa raise, in the Su- preme Court, any point as to the validity of the laws, except the one of thelr removal fo the mission. I should think that @ fow free Stato men on the jury would be n surer reliance than thesupreme Court T should hesitate long before spending h money on the latter, * ours truly, ia ars ‘4A. 1. REEDER, Wasntwaton, Feb. 12, 1866, Dear@.— * * * * Tam only waiting for Banks to ap- point the committees, and he is wa! ing for the election of a printer, * * * Tdar@not leave till I can make an applica- Tita to the committeo to bave the case delayed until I ean send for persons and papers to the Territory. 1 will also endeavor for person Committee on ‘Territories wend for persons nnd nd report ® history of the whole Kansas difficulties ab initio, This will probably bring you along, as shall have the selection of the mento be sent for in a great measure, Whitield sere told, to have received 2.000 votes, nud I have mg doubt when we came fo Hee his band ig will @ow the apers for more than ours. I sbould not be au ee a8 a return from Arapahoe county: Cai plac ane aap they can make that as as they please. Tha to thie him, but all that Tcan learn is thas be Cty I wrote General E i Our case will be lost unless we . Feannot ‘get my seat, I shall sin the Senate whicl pot eat, there is no chance for admission. my name go before the Legislature. © ° patting & set of ws ene OPI al baad shaken on fe will’be, 90. = uae e concerned, Cri Santee core te. mae wna com Pie toy ithe yo gat ¥ i ry . we the. ground T wished, of adoption of a consti i ‘adininato: how much of bis would have now the only man who Is backward and lukewarm toward ua, for {his reason, They say dey cannot sustain the Feaislance io the Ferritorial government, round. ant youto underatand most distinetly: ont ee Imay s the public or to our enemies. pisin and private opinion in letters to our fHlends in for it is my ‘duty, but to tee public, ‘as you will eee by my pul- Ue letter, T show no dividedfront,' * * * You will have seen that Gov. Chase, of Ohio, and Gov. Olas, of New York, bave sent in special messages, and tho Legialas tures show some disposition to act. Thave seen a draft of & Dil (confidential) to be offered in the Ohio re, ap propriate $200,000 to send men to Kansas. © * © I also, that a General, of some consequence in Ohio, is 160 able bodied young men on hix own hook, whom he to take out at once, each armed with @ rife and revolver * * IfSam Pane will not come down, and will not s aa by the free State men in a fight, gon can get from him my and butialo skin, fou will havein Kansas apri tot gad summer a heavy emigration, and will also haw® @ ‘argos, if they are reept 1e Way. ‘i meee S WRERDER. You here see not only his clear admission of the walidiagr of the Territorial laws, that he dares not test them befere tho United States Supreme Court, but that ho had a to defeat them by getting ‘some free State men on Jury.” He knows his men, and can appreciate them— they have verified his estimate of their character by thea te+timony before his committee. Though in private sadly are his opinions, ‘‘to the public’ he prosents a differen’ front. In privato he correctly advises his frionds, ae that, as now, in the hour of danger they can fy to weonge tho laws. In public he instigates his blind tools inte ree Dellion, by persuading them that they are in tho Ho admits his connection with the rebels—that he ng only instigates, but arms them. But in connection wil, his letters I must give you the testimony of Lauglin, Parret ‘and others, Lauglin, who some timo since divulged the treasonable military organization of the abolitionists, tea- tifled to the facts published by him, and which have published by you. He also testified that a secret travel- ling committee was appointed, whose duty it was to ge through the Territory and gather up rumors, then to ex- aggerate them and report them to another committoo, ef which Parrot was a member, to be prepared for pulylion- tion, to prejudice the pro-slavery party and deceive aboli- tionists, So as to induce the latter to come into the Torri- tory, and illustrated their operations thus:—If two por- sons were seen going into the Territory, from the déree- tion of Missouri, with walking sticks, “it was a reported that ‘a number of men came from Mi i armed. & more than two, “a Jarge number ef 1 ke., &e. Howard and Sherman scemed to regard his evi as of little weight, flattering themselves that they discredit him, but to their horror and confusion, Parrots Was brought forward and confirmed every word Lauglim had said, When asked if he had lately prepared any such articles for publication—Lauglin having withdrawm from. their treasonable scheme months ago—he adinitted that ho had; and when pressed to tell. what he had done with the papers, admitted that he had placed it in the hands of Sherman, on his arriyal in the Territory, and advised him of its purpose. and of the mannor in which i¢ was gotten up, ‘That Sherman still had it. It is undor- stood that this notable scheme has been the basis of the abolition testimony; they have been instructed to swear on the principles by which these veracious reports were prepared Pifithesses were then introduced. Mr. Wilson, suttlerr at Fort Riley, and others who testified that Rooder waa wnee—the town at which he ag. lature to hold its sessions; tha of the town to bribp at leaa§ f some one hird of h, by giving them stor ‘ for removing the Legislature from that place, saying thag they had the right to remove and could only be defeated, by enabling him, in this way, to veto their bill. Wie nesses haye aiso proved th: had taken thems aside, © pumped’? them evidenco, and thus tampered with them. Was such concuct—from the inception of Reeder'y administration down through the appointment of this committee, to its cad—ever before exposed in our government? Tenn well understand how, when the testimony of Parrot and Wilson bad closed, Howard denounced the inyostigae tion as a farce, and would have adjourned. It is more than a farce,” Not only has this investigation made infumous most of thosncerned in it, but, by coun- tenancing the rebellion of Reeder, Robinson’ & Oo, Howard and Sherman haye done more to kindle civil war and bring about the extermination of the aboli- onists than all else that has happened. Every abolition. ist that has been arrested has justified himself by say~ ing that the commit d Congress would protect them, ‘The telegraph will haye given you the tale ere this readla- es you. members New York Tenant Houses, FIRST, THIRD AND FIFTH WARDS—A HOUSE Dt BROADWBY UNOCCUPIED TEN YEARS—EMIGRAN® BOARDING HOUSES—CASTLE GARDEN AND AMALGAy MATION. The Legislative Committee appointed to investigate inte tho condition of the tenant houses of New York, resumed their investigations Thursday. Messrs, Samuel Broveert and A. H. Duganne, of New York, and Shea, of Richmond county, were in attendance. Representatives from the Committees on Public Health of the Board of Aldermon a@@ Councilmen joined the committee in their tour of invests gation, together with Mr. Downing, Superintendeat Sanatory Inspection of Now York, and tho Health War- dens of the various wards, visited. The first ward wae looked through first. On the way down to the Battery, the Health Warden of this ward pointed out No. 55 Bread- way, and related the singular fact that this building, tall very,recently, had been entirely unoccupied. The owner of the building, he said, was a Miss Creyor, am old maid. Hor mother and herself occupied the howe alone some ten years sinee, when tho mother died, leay- ing ber theonly surviving child. This daughter, frees that day to tho present, it was stated, had causod the fare niture, beds and clothes to remain just as they wore af tho time of her mother’s death. Since the first of lasg May she bas rented the lower story, novor kaye ing rented it before; but the upper part of the house is still kept sacred from the visitation of ang save herself. Tho builaing is situated on the corner of Broadway and what is called Tin Pot alley. It is a brieke house, four stories high, and painted cream color. & Magnificent yard is in tho rear of the building, filled wish the choicest shrubs and flowers. They are cultivated by the careful hand of the proprictress of the house. It doubtful whether many in New York know. of this house and the wbove striking instance of Mlial affection and ana- sual disregard of the almighty dollar. It seems that the proprictress, however, is gradually yielding to the potens charm of the latter, An emigrant boarding house at No, 24 Greenwich stress ‘was the first locality passed through. It possessed the stereotype characteristics of all the emigrant boarding houses of the city—from seven to twelve beds com Jcined in « single room, with from thirty to forty boarders at six shillings a day, or four dollars a'week, and plonty of lager bier and bad liquor at a bar on the first floor. Nos. 14. and 16 Washington streot, with corresponding buildings in the rear, was the next placo visited. He i w eoventy-fve apartinents, were as many families ‘The rooms wore of ail sizes and degrees of dark- es ane ventilation, but uniform in dampness and filth, In one room six feot by ten lived and eat and slept ala persons. .\ window the size of two pains of glass, looking into a hall, was the only avenue of light and air. Far the cretit of the apartment it should be added that bat $2@ month was the rent charged, Subsequent to the last visitation, the committes looked? through Castle Garden. They saw her emigrants streteh- about upon the floor and seats of this once magnificeat temple of the muses, chatting and eating aud smoking im easiest and undisturbed tranquility. They saw two hun- dred and eighty-two passengers land from the just arrived from Bremen; they saw them on arriving bund in their money at the viesk inside, and they alse saw, if they knew him not before, marching about inside desk as big as life, the noted one eyed Dailey, the former cour de tion of emigrant runners, A building on tho corner of Greenwich and Hecter streets was next visited. Here was a denser crowd tham at the last place, forty more, and permeating. Ina hel below ware some beds strung in a row for lodgers. 1 tated that they were almost overy night full ag en pence a night, In the attic, slimsy boarded and open to tho rain, wax a shilling a night, Hore was @ re deeming feature—that of ventilation, A walk was next taken through Trinity place with examination of some of the indiscribably abominable and filthy tenementa marki side thoroughfare. One of tho houses visited show®@ inscribod upon a sinall tablet over the door, “The Episcopal-Charity School, 1794.7" ‘The sight of tho present cendition of its wretched inmates ovght to incite to charity, if nothing else could. There ia now considerable small pox in the street, The yellow fever and choféra in tho last visitation of the city bots broke out first in this street. In the Third ward, 131 Liberty strect, and 166 Greenwielt +treet wore visited. ‘Tho lattor was in an awful conditions the basement was full of dark bedrooms, some with mp entrance but the door, Jn the Fifth ward, a variety of tenements prit on Leonard and Worth streets were looked through, were of the worst class; a portion were occupied by ne groce, while in others whites and negroos formed allie@ ‘nd harmonious portions of dho same family, At 4o’clock the committee terminated their days’ time aperticn and adjourned to Thursday next, to rosuay their labors. was Obituary. The Louisville Courier announces the death of Hem, Jams G. Hanvy, Lieutopant Governor of Kentucky, whicta occurred mt hisresidence in Barren county, on the 12am instant. The deceased was a native of but log a revident of Kentucky, em Dagravortvs Fras at Sr. Lovrs—The extem- sive réetifying establishment of Hansemann, ba & together with the large commission houses iimaa Berthold and bets & Co., were destroyed by fire ap the evening of the 17th inst, Messrs Gilman & Co, lea their entire stock; insurance, $65,000, Bernondy & Ce, succeeded in rescuing most of their 5 Brows & Co,, insured for $10,000; loas $2,000, nsemann & (5 Joss $80,000; insured for $20,000, The buildings b ed to Col, Bront and R. A. Sarpy, and were insured @ full yalug, Zbo origin of the Are ia wnknowa,