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Background

Many Americans on Victoria's goldfield had experienced the Californian goldfields of 1849 bringing with them technical experience for winning gold from the ground.[1]


ORIGINAL CORRESPONDENCE. THE GOVERNOR AND THE FOREIGNERS.
To the Editor of the Argus.
Sir, — The rumors which are in circulation about the partiality of the Governor towards the Americans implicated in the late outbreak have assumed a shape so definite that it is high time for the press, if not the Governor himself, to take notice of them. British citizens naturally ask, Why is so much severity used towards them, and so much clemency towards the Americans. es it proceed from fear on the part of the Governor, or from his accessibility to the flatteries of a few smooth-tongued Yankees? For several weeks I have heard this subject freely talked of in every circle which I have visited. At first I treated it as one of the flying rumors to which excitement gives birth ; but now I am inclined to think that there is something in it. The following cases of partiality have been specifically referred to, and it is time that they should be sifted :—
1. —— imprisoned at Geelong for sly-grog selling, pardoned by the Governor avowedly as an inducement to the Americans at Ballaarat to keep quiet during the agitation. This case was made public by the Governor himself in a way which suggested very painful reflections in the minds of many as to his Excellency's boasted "honesty" nd good sense.
2. —— arrested, along with Fletcher, M'Intyre, and Westerby, for setting fire to Bentley's Hotel, and with them committed for trial. It was re- marked, however, that he was not tried, and, on inquiry, it was found he was an American. For this case the Attorney-General may be held responsible.
3. —— was caught fighting in the Eureka Stockade, and carried to the Camp. Had the command of a company, and held the rank of sergeant. Was engaged in drilling the diggers during the agitation. Sergeant —— has not been committed for trial. He, too, is an American.
4. ——, commonly called "General ——," drilled the diggers during the memorable three days prior to the Eureka affair, during that time sported Commissioner Amos's horse. Boasts of having shot Captain Wise. Is known to the Government, but has not been apprehended. He says that he has got an amnesty for himself from the Governor, and that since his case has been referred to, he has received a hint from the Governor to make himself scarce.
I state these particulars as they are circulated, and as I believe they can be proved. They require no comment.
They do no injury to the Americans, who are likely to feel themselves highly flattered by being singled out for such distinguished consideration. What does his Excellency say to these accusations? How does he reconcile such conduct with his famous inaugural speech, when he vowed that he would turn neither to the right hand nor to the left? If these reports were confined to a limited circle, I should not ask you to publish them , but, as they are the talk of the town, they should be either authoritatively contradicted or, if true, the Governor should be taken to task.
A BRITISH CITIZEN.
January 20th, 1825.[2]

American Connections with the Eureka Stockade

Edward Browne

James Brown

Davis Calwell

Francis Carey

John Clarke

Freeman Cobb

Harry De Longville, born Fort Askansas

John Emery

Charles Ferguson[3]

George Hartley[4]

Albert Hurd

John Kelly

Charles Kenworthy[5]

John Joseph[6]

James McGill, born Boston[7]

Andrew Mayo

William Melody[8]

Thomas Nelson

John Reed

Edward Shanahan

George Train[9], Boston, Massachusetts.

James Tarleton, born New Castle, Rockingham, New Hampshire. [10]

Aluson Ward

Thaddeus Welch

George Young, born Newbury, Massachusetts

Also See

Country of Origin

Many people dug for gold in California before sailing to Australia.

California

Independent Californian Rangers Revolver Brigade

External Links

http://prov.vic.gov.au/whats-on/exhibitions/eureka-on-trial/perspectives

References

  1. Eureka - A Multicultural Event by Dorothy Wickham and Clare Gervasoni, http://www.ballaratheritage.com.au/articles/nationalities.html, accessed 27 March 2013.
  2. Argus, 22 January 1855.
  3. Eureka - A Multicultural Event by Dorothy Wickham and Clare Gervasoni, http://www.ballaratheritage.com.au/articles/nationalities.html, accessed 27 March 2013.
  4. Eureka - A Multicultural Event by Dorothy Wickham and Clare Gervasoni, http://www.ballaratheritage.com.au/articles/nationalities.html, accessed 27 March 2013.
  5. Eureka - A Multicultural Event by Dorothy Wickham and Clare Gervasoni, http://www.ballaratheritage.com.au/articles/nationalities.html, accessed 27 March 2013.
  6. Eureka - A Multicultural Event by Dorothy Wickham and Clare Gervasoni, http://www.ballaratheritage.com.au/articles/nationalities.html, accessed 27 March 2013.
  7. Eureka - A Multicultural Event by Dorothy Wickham and Clare Gervasoni, http://www.ballaratheritage.com.au/articles/nationalities.html, accessed 27 March 2013.
  8. Eureka - A Multicultural Event by Dorothy Wickham and Clare Gervasoni, http://www.ballaratheritage.com.au/articles/nationalities.html, accessed 27 March 2013.
  9. Eureka - A Multicultural Event by Dorothy Wickham and Clare Gervasoni, http://www.ballaratheritage.com.au/articles/nationalities.html, accessed 27 March 2013.
  10. Corfield, J.,Wickham, D., & Gervasoni, C. The Eureka Encyclopaedia, Ballarat Heritage Services, 2004.