A Sketch of the Causes, Operations And Results of the San Francisco Vigilance Committee of 1856
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A formal demand was willingly made upon the Sheriffby the Executives for the delivery to them of James P. Casey and that hebe placed in irons before such delivery. The Sheriff informed Casey thatthe Prison was surrounded by two thousand armed men and that he had noforce adequate to his protection. Casey finally concluded to go withthe Committee provided two respectable citizens would assure him thathe should have a fair trial, and not be dragged through the streets. Apledge to that effect was g...iven him by the President and other membersof the Executive Committee. The Committee then withdrew from the Prison, and, with their armed escort, awaited the surrender of the prisoner. City Marshal North having placed irons upon him, led him to the doorof the Prison and delivered him into the hands of the Committee. He wasthen placed in a close carriage, Mr. North, at Casey's request, takinga seat by his side, and two members of the Executive Committee alsooccupying seats in it. As the guard descended the steps of the Jail withthe prisoner amid the profound silence of the armed force, a shout wasraised by a portion of the spectators several blocks off; but a gestureof disapprobation from one of the Committee was sufficient instantly torestore silence.
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