The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1850-07-27
Washington, Saturday, July ~, 1850.

in ls49 In this import India had only sent
10000 bales last year, while in the present year
it had aent $4,000 bales Georgian.
Indian Disturbances.
The following is an extract from letter in
the Alta California, dated Stockton, June IA:
have Just received an account Of serious
affray, which occurred last week near the Tuo-
lumne, between the whites and Indians. 1t APP
pears that a trader named Savage, who has con-
troll over n tribe of Indians near Rattle Snake
Creek, South Of the Tuoumne, not far from
jacksonville, went with his Indians to where the
miners were at work on the creek, and being
drunk, got into quarrel with a man, well known
in the mines, named Rose. Savage rode round
in threatening manner, fourshing long knife
or sword, and angry words having passed, he
closed upon Rose ; some whites and Indians
rushing in, and joining in the fight. The two
leaders fell MORALLY wounded, two Indians were
killed, and others on both sides were wounded.
The Indians, it is said, were driven from the
ground The Indians drove the whites from
other points, or at least the whites left some
exposed situations, where they numbered but a
few, and at last accounts We're preparing for
renewed hostilities. - @
i afOVuCA dttOuIlto, piOUduly lcAuHScIuttN, say
that from four to six Americans and eight or ten
Indians were killed The chief of the latter,
who was slain, was named Lutario. He was
chief of the tribes of the Tuolumne and Mercedes
rivers. The origin Of the quarrel, it appears,
was the desire of both parties to work rich
quartz vein which had lately been discovered
One of the narratives says: a5
| A rush was made by the Americans for their
arms, when the Indians, numbering some 100,
were driven to the mountains AS it was known
that Lutario could, at a short distance, command
some 900 warriors, and fearing an immediate
attack, the Americans, being few in number, i'm
mediately withdrew. The Indians have, of late,
been particularly troublesome, and if attacked,
will be doubtless driven to the most southern
rivers. Keller, in returning with the mail from
the Mercedes river saw, near the cross trails, a
large party armed, on their way to the late scene.
More or less confusion exists upon the camps
on the rivers, and one and all are prepared to
resist any attack that may be made
| The following items are from the Stockton
Times Of June l5:-
| The store of Mr. Stewart, eighteen miles be-
yond the ferry of the Calaveras, was on the 18th
inst. the scene of the following outrage Mr.
Stewart left his home on business, leaving his
wife in the store; shortly after his departure an
Indian entered, and perceiving that Mrs. Stewart
was alone, proceeded to examine and move the
different articles in the store. Not content with
this liberty, and feeling no resistance offered to
his proceedings he extended them to the lady,
/ who at once became seriously alarmed, and
hearing the tread of mules on the road, she rush
ed from the store to seek assistance from two
Mexicans, that she saw advancing along the
road. These poltroons, however, gave her no
aid, but passed on without even demonstrating
against the abusive and insulting acts of the In
dian.
Mrs Stewart was again left to the mercy of
the Indian, but fortunately only for short time.
! Two Americans hearing her voice, speedily
came to the rescue, and disInounting from their
horses, ,ejected the Indian forthwith from the
house. The Indian drew his bow and fired an
arrow but without effect, the Americans armed
themselves with n revolver and double bar
relied gun of Mr.. Stewards, and fired upon the
Indian, whose life paid the forfeit for the out
rage he was attempting to commit
| We understand that the Indians OH the Mer-
ced river have resented some injuries which have
been done them, and two American miners have
been killed. The movement appears to centre
near Savage's. An expedition has been set on
foot, and parties Of men have set out with the
determination Of committing terrible reprisals
upon the enemy. W.
| California Items.
/ The Pacific News, prepared for the steamer,
gives the following summary review Of events
on the Pacific side, since the departure of the
Oregon on the LIST Of June 80 PIE
| Since the sailing of the Oregon, little had
transpired in California Of absorbing interest, I'M
til the heavy calamity which befel our city yes
terday. Within n few months past San Fran.
cisco has been visited with three large fires. The
two first were met with undrooping energy, and
and few days was only needed to elapse, until
the hum of business commenced with renewed
enterprise. But the present disaster is a most
stunning blow; people pause in their operations,
until they thoroughly consider what is best to be
done. 1t visited quarter of the city which has
been the main depot of commerce, and swept
away far more property than on former occasions,
| large proportion of which is on consignment
the loss Of which falls heavily upon distant ship
pers We are bound to create an efficient fire
department, and also to have established certain
limit that must be rebuilt in safe and proper
manner. Our citizens are now taking the mat
ter into consideration, and in few days snch
ordinances will be enacted as may guarantee
greater safety in future.
| Because Of great destruction at the fire, all
kinds of building materials have advanced in
price, and for some time to come we think will
be held above their late ruling rates.
The foreign miners are paying their tax with
out opposition, and all disturbance has ceased
| from that cause.
| In the Upper Sacramento there is much ex-
element about land titles, between those who
| wish to settle upon part of those immense
claims of Capt. Suffer, and Others who have
purchased his right to many Of the best locali-
ties, and hold them for speculation.
| Since our last the discovery of large gold de-
posts in Oregon has awakened considerable at
tention here. The accounts are very authentic,
and we think may probably have an influence to
direct part Of the current of emigration, which
is now on the plains.
Pacific City, near the mouth Of the Columbia,
is drawing very considerable attention among
business men. Quite a number of buildings
have already been erected there lately, and large
improvements are in contemplation. An able
firm of San Francisco is about to ply steam
boat between the Pacific City and the upper
waters Of the Columbia.
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