Another of the committee, Seymour, met us, denied in toto the promise of the night before, and the Governor openly accused him of treachery and falsehood.
The quarrel became public, and the newspapers took it up, both parties turning on the Governor; one, the Vigilantes, denying the promise made by Coleman, their president; and the other, the "Law-and-Order party," refusing any farther assistance, because Johnson had stooped to make terms with rebels.

At all events, he was powerless, and had to let matters drift to a conclusion.
King died about Friday, May 20th, and the funeral was appointed for the next Sunday.

Early on that day the Governor sent for me at my house.

I found him on the roof of the International, from which we looked down on the whole city, and more especially the face of Telegraph Hill, which was already covered with a crowd of people, while others were moving toward the jail on Broadway.

Parties of armed men, in good order, were marching by platoons in the same direction; and formed in line along Broadway, facing the jail-door.
Soon a small party was seen to advance to this door, and knock; a parley ensued, the doors were opened, and Casey was led out.