The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1850-11-13
NUMBERS, RoBBERIEs, SUICIDES, ETC.

MURDERS, RoBBERIKs, SUICIDES, ETC.
man, said 70 he stranger in this city, was
Knocked down and rosbed OF some $40, in Jackson
person going into Mr.. Goodmaa's store, was at.
uacted To the spot by the cry ofmurder, and found
the man laying in the street, and badly cut in the
head. Citizens and strangers should be on their
guard against thrse highway attacks, which are
becoming altogt ther too frequent OF late for the
credit Of our city. We have many desperate cha
racters from the States In our midst, and until the
city is purged of those assassins and robbers, too
much care cannot be used-AHd California,
Oct. b
Mrs Crew, living in Union street, attempted to
destroy her life last evening, by stranguation.
The attempt was discovered In season to prevent
fatal termination. A second attempt was likewise
| unsuccessful. Mrs Crew recently received infor-
nation III at her husband had died at the mines,
and this is supposed, by her friends, to have
caused temporary arrangement.
| Mr. Enock Kaeffer attempted to commit suicide
by cutting his throat. He inflicted severe wound
| upon himself nearly severiug the wind pipe. He
was conveyed to the City Hospital, where he now
remains. Mr.. Kaefier arrived in this county about
| four weeks ago, and has encountered many hard
| ships and disappontments
The brig Eagle arrived at San Francisco on the
23d Of September, frsm San Diego and the later
mt diate psfss- She brings information that party
| OF returning 0onOranans had attacked the rancho
OF Mr. Callahan, about 60 miles from Los Angeles,
and killed Mr.. Callahan and one OF his children,
heating severely with clubs his wife and family.
They also succeeded in obtaining sose $1,000,
which was in the house. General Morehead, who
was in the vicinity, was expected to 60 IN pursuit
| of the murderers.
| On the 22d se'night. company Of gentlemen
went out from Sonora to view the body OF an Ame-
| rican which had been discovered near the river
Stanslaus, within dstaace Olive miles from that
| town, by two French hunters. An inquest was
held on the SPOT, and verdict OF wilfdl murder
| against some party unknown, was returned by the
| jury. The head was discovered completely sever
| ed from the body, some twenty feet distant from
| the trunk, which was covered with the leaves and
branches Oftrees IL was evident, from the decayed
state Of the deceased, that the murder was COM
mitted at least two months ago.
A Mexican was shot by an Indian, at Curtis's
creek, on Friday last Ii appears that the former
was in charge OF correl and the latter ate mped
TO drive the horses off, when he was resisted by
the Mexican. The India retaliated, and shot the
keeper of the correl in the shoulder with an arrow
Frederick Mideley, an EDgshman, residing in
Stockton street made an attempt to hang himself
TO bed post Fortunately he was discovered by
policeman and cut down before life was extinct.
tie had also taken l2udinum and a tumbler of ar
senic was likewise found in the room. The cause
ct the rash act, is said TO be the deseron of his
wife, who eloped with friend, a few days before.
Midgley was taken TO the station house for safe
keeping, but was finally discharged.
The Sacramento Tfamscr1yt of the 23d Septen,-
Der, states that one week since Major Baldwin aud
Mr. Atkinson were murdered in their teat upon the
MERGED, about four miles this side OF Ford's ferry
The deed was done with large pieces Of rock, with
which the brains Of the sleeping victims were
dashed out Mr.. Atkinson had for some time been
in ill health. One of them, after being assaulted,
crept out ct the tent and expired Mr. Baldwin
had also been stabbed, and his arms were severely
cut in his vain attempts 10 defend himself from the
assaults OF the assassins.
On Wednesday morning, large number of In
dams, both male and female, passed through this
place, on their way TO the Stanslaus, fer the pur-
pose of mining, and attempted to steal some cattle
al Curts's Creek but their attempt being resisted,
they drcamped, without tff-cting their purpose,
On the following day, two men, Of the same tribe,
attempted 10 steal some horses from the ranch of
Mr.. Slater, about four miles from this place The
horses were guarded by Mexican, who posted
hlmseli beh'nd tree, and while ia that positlcn
The Indians shot three arrows al hin, one Of which
took tect IN the lett arm, near the shoulder, pass
ing clear through IL. He then fired pistol al
them, al winch they started off The Mexican
was brought int town, and the arrow extracted,
and the wound dressed On the following mora
ing, the Sheriff, with an armed posse, went in pur-
suit OF the perpetrators Of the deed.-Sonora Herald
Sept 25.
The alta Californian says that an ARRAY took
place at salmon Falls las, Sunday morning., during
which Mr.. McNeely (who was only epecta-
tori was attacked by man by the name of Childs.
In order to save his own life, Mr. McNeeiy was
obliged TO kill Childs, who attacked him without
provocaiion. Previous TO the quarrel, which was
general amopo doaan OF so, Childs had srrsed
himself on McNeely's account and took adv ntsge
OF McNeely's presence during riot in which ne
had no concern, 10 consummate his intentions.
Capt. Pierre Delrop, master Of the schooner Lon,-
bard, died on the 18th OF September. from the e.-
fects OF q wound which he received from CAPTAIN
Bret, master OF the Gruges, in the act of convey.
ing away some OF the sailors attached 10 the last
vessel.
THEATRIcALS.
Mr.. John Kelly, a celebrated yislinist, well
known throughout the States, has arrived in this
country, and intends shortly TO favor our citizens
with a series Of vocal and instrumental concerts
He has always given the highest satisfaction
wherever he has performed, and his friends predict
for him great success here.
Our old friend Atwill, Of New York notoriety,
has once more made his appearance ia the musical
again his familiar name in the advertising columns
" better half al home ayl-and holds out on the
will d CO., where his friends, desirous of music or
musical Instruments, are requested 10 give him
call.
AT the Dramatic Museum, San francisco, Mr.
Warren made his debut in the character Of Sir
Charles Coldstream, in the comedy OF" Used Up"
The Talma Theatre in Sacramento, is in the full
tide Of success, where Mr.. Stark, Mrs. Mesteyer
and Mrs Kirby are the principal actors
Dr. Collyer's troupe, in Sacramento, seem 10 be
drawing crowded audie noes.
Accounts Via England.
Correspondence OF the London TimesI
SAN FRANCISCO, August I, 1850.