The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-10-04

Peter Stout was murdered by another by the name
of j. W. Marsh 1t seems that Marsh owed Stout
four dollars. Stout demanded the money, and
Marsh stated that so soon he could raise It he
would pay him. Stout TIN eatened to kill Marsh,
and in the soufe Marsh stabbed Stout. The
miners justify Marsh, Stout having been very bad
man.
Our San Francisco Correspondence.
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept, l, 1852.
Loss Of tie Steamer Pionee-Death of Major Say-
age Great Indian Council-Pri.e Fight for
$2,ooo-Qnecr Condition Of California Markets,
&c, &c.
Two steamers will leave here this morning for
Panama-the California, of the Pacific Mail Steam
ship Company line, and the Winfield Scott, OF tho
New York and San Francisco line. They run in OPP
position to each other and are taking passengers at
much below the usual rates. Storage passengers
arc being taken for SIS through to New York, aud
am informed that cabin passages have been given
for as low as $50. The travelling public arc be-
ginning to experience of the benefits Of compe
tition on this route, and the appearance of every
new steamer in our waters is hailed with delight
4 regret to infotm you of tho beaching and proba.
bly, total loss, of the steamer Pioneer, of the Van
derbilt line, on her trip from Panama to this port
According to the captains report, she dragged her
anchors upon the reef in the bay Of Talcahuano ia
gale ofwind, ard received so much damage as to
cause her to leak badly. The leak had increased to
such m extent as to require her engines to 5e
WORKED to use the pumps in port to keep her Free in
addition to set of pumps Of large capacity on deck
and Worthngton pump, worked by saa!l
epgine, independent OF the other machinery. On
the night the 18th Of Aug encountered northwest
gale OF wind and heavy cad sea, which caused the
leak to increase so badly to render it necessary for
the safety CT those on board, 10 run the ship into
some place Of shelter. where passengers could be
landed without risk. She was accordingly run iuto
st Simons bay, on the evening Of the Io,h, and ct
A NJ, on the i7th. the water having gained
to reach her fires in the furnaces she vas run
ashore TO prevent her sinking. She soon filed, al.
though her pumps were kept continually going.
Messengers to intercept steamers were despatched
to San Luis Obispo; but the Sea Bird passing,
contract was made with her owner, Captain Wright,
who was board, TO take load Of her passengers,
with tho intention ofhaving her return immediately
for the balance. The Pioneers passage has been
lcngthened by breakage of machinery and getting
short of coal, having performed the voyage in a
crippled condition, with but one whole dauge to her
propeller the other two being broken. She got
oat Of coal on account Of discrepancy in the account
Of the amount purchased and anount consumed of
over 600 tons The latest news from the Pioneer
renders it probable she will be a total loss The
send has worked from under her, and, near the
ire, she rests upon solid rocks with several feet
of water in the hold [She is insured IN Wall street
for $3.50 600 Ed. HERALD
All Of the passengers reached hero in safety. As
soon as intelligence received in San Francisco
OF the beachipg of the Pioneer, Mr.. 7. Hlyen,
the energetic agent of the underwriters, despatched
q steamer Tor the urpose of towing her OF, and. If
possible, bringing her to this port All efforts were,
However, in vain. She remains where she strack,
and viii be total loss. Her machinery may posi-
bly, be saved
You will receive the details of the killing Of Major
Savage. by this mail. Every one who has been in
California knows who the Major was. lie was
man who had lived for 4 number of years among
H. V,NIs "a 41n ,4.. had
acquired 20 much influence over them that he was
recognized as chief and ruler of all the tribes in
thai region They looked upon him than
human, and his slightest command was obcyed with
alacIity. The power ho acquired over the sayages
was used for their good well as for that Of the
whites He kept the tWo races at peace, aud but
ior hm we would have had before this an Indian
war ia the Southern part of the State Now that
be is more, fears entertained that 1t will be
impossible to prevent hostiities from breaking
Out, and our Southern country from being
oyeriun by tho numerous tribes which arc
scattered over it, Major Savage was on his way
10 attend grand Indian council, when lie was
killed while on the road. AT a point called Goa
verses Jerry, he met n Judge Marvin Tie tyo
persons havelod on together, and met met Captain
Harvey. at Campbell's ferry, Kings river,
After breakfast, Major Savage asked Harvey 70
recall certain charges to the effect that he was
'no gentleman" Harvey refused to retra:t, sa-
Va re then knocked Harvey down twice, and kicked
him. Harvey then drew his pistol. aud shot Sa
wage three times, killing him instantly.
J9dge Marvin, who was personal freud Of DO h
pariies, did his utmost to pacify them during the
pOgItss OF the difficulty, and tried to disarm them
Savage was buried on the 10th inst, aud some
tttl q forty Indians, armed with bows and arrows
at crdtd his funeral
The grand council which Major Savage was on
bi, way 70 attend, was held on the 20th of August
" conyeicd for the purpose OF agreeing upon
policy 10 be pursued by the Indian tribes towards
'bc whites. a large military force Of the United
States was present, and am happy in being able
d ~ n Ielprml.
ns ton not e go to war with he whites Whether
| he presence Of the soldiers had any influence
their decision or not, it ia difficult to say, but cer-
tain il IS ihe Indians were appalled, at the firing
!! some noun, ain howiizers, which the military
| commander Of this division had despatc tcbed there
cr the purpose Of showing the Indians what kind of
| weapons would be used against them in case they
| tn',Ted into hostities with the whites
| California IS progressing rapidly in all the ways
| Of utilization. Thompson, the Champion OF Cal
ifoniia and Morrissy, another celebrated bruiser,
! Tough. prize battle for ~ 600 a side, few days
snce, On Mare Island, opposite Vallejo, few miles
| from the city. Tho reason they rcsorted to that
| place was, that by some mismanagement, that
isand isrot Included within the limits of any county
in the State, and consequently there was no danger
| Of interruption by the civil authorities In the
eleventh round, Thompson delivered foul" blow,
and the battle was awarded in favor of Morrissy. IL
| is estimated that $4,000 changed hands on the
| occasion The friends OF the combntants wagercd,
in many instances all they were worth IN the world
their money, their houses their land, their cattle,
ard, in some cases, the very coats on heir packs
ard, Of course, lost all they had. The decision OF
the erees docs not give satisfaction and IT s said
| hat another set.to will take place between the
parties for $5 600 side. California, your readers
Will perceive, is progressing rapidly towards h'gh
| oiCtr OF civilization.
The newspapers here arc in terrible condition
| Tor want OF paper. There Is none OF any kind
n the market. For the last two months thev
ihNe been forced to Print on coloTcd porcr 81 eyey
tts 'rd h.o0l wt'fr'E u1p.r 0t Il