The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-10-14
Gar San Francisco Correspondence.
Cav FrANCrsCO. Sept. is, 1852


SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. is, 1862.
Murder and Collisions ~ San Franetsco-Polt-
ncs-Phe Death Of Major Sarage-7ae Indians
Railroads and 7aegvaphs- tFoman's Rights,
Sc, &c.
Nothing of very striking Importance has occurred
here since last wrote. The steamer Golden Gate,
which leaves this morning will as usual take large
shipment of gold dust, and great number of pas
sengers, she being considered the safest, as she
certainly is the eetest and most beautiful, steamer
on the Pasifc.
In my last letter, stated that there was perfect
absence Of crime here and that in proportion to our
population there were fewer breaches of the peace
than in any other city in the Union. regret that
the same desirable state Of society has not con-
tinued Since then, We have had two murders in
the very heart of the city, which were committed
in broad day light. In the case, Chilean woman
stabbed another woman to the heart, because she
interrupted tetea fete in which she was engaged,
by knocking at her door and asking admttance.
The unfortunate victim paid for the intrusion with
her life. The other occurred the 18th inst
Mexican was perceived chasing a countryman of his
the hill, back Of Pleasant Valley Both trippei up
and fell, but the one who was chasing recovered
himself FIRST, and overlook the other before he get
on his legs While his enemy was on the ground the
fend eut and hacked him to death with an immense
bowie knife. Heinficted at least dozen mortal blows
on the PROSTATE man. After committing the dia-
bclical deed, the murderer ran off in the hope OF
escaping but despite Of his brandishing his wea-
pom, he was secured and safely lodged in prison.
The two murderers will soon have their trials, and
It is expected that both will die en- the gsllows.
There never has been legal execution in this city,
but the general Impressions that the two murderers
male and female, now in Jail, will meet with that
punishment.
Politics are dull subject here in California In
the State election it is conceded that the democrats
will carry the State, and the wings all the cities
These is no doubt that the State is largely demo-
cratic, and will give a majority of at least three
thousand for Pierce and King.
A man named James Taylor, who figured very
conspicuously for number of years on the southern
frontier, shot about ten days since in Stockton,
while his boots were being backed in the public street.
He had had some difficulty with man named Turner,
to whom he said whether in jest earnest, is no.
known-that he would shoot him. Lest he should
carry his threat into effect, Turner shot him dead.
Your readers will recolect that when the army was
in a tight place, at the breaking out of the war
with Mexico, with all communication between Point
Isabel and Fort Brown cut of, Gen. Taylor called
for volunteers to carry dispatches between the two
points Taylor was one Of the three who volun
teered. He and Captain Walker (who YVES then
private in the Texan Rangers, under Col Jack
Hays but afterwards Captain Of Walker slsangers),
and another whose name forget, did great service
to Gen. Taylor on that occasion Three different
times they fought their way between these two
places with dispatches. He afterwards went through
the whole Mexican war, first under Gen. Taylor,
and afterwards under Gen. Scott. 1t is said he was
a very brave and kind hearted man, but somehow
or other he could not keep out Of broils, and has
been known to kill several men in bar-room dis
putes. have heard that he killed man when hs
was only eleven years of age, but it is due to his
memory to say that he did SO in self defence and
not until he had been fired at two or three times
am not yet done with recounting scenes of blood.
In consequence OF letter published in the Los An
geos star, short time since, by Col Russell, late
editor of the Sacramento Union, rejecting on Gov
ernor Bigler. brutal assault was made on the
Colonel by VIM. A. Cornwall who is well known in
lers private secretary Cornwall chose to take the
remarks to himself, and arming himself with
bowie knife and pistol, proceeded to the hotel at
which Col Russell stopped. On his arrival there,
he saw Col X. in the bar room, and calling upon
him to defend himself proceeded to the attack. Rus
sell was unarmed, and was, BESIDES extremely ill,
having suffered for long time from hemorrhsge
of the lungs. Before Cornwall was taken off be
with his bowieknte. and shot off his own grea. toe
with his revolver. Thus We go in California.
You heard, by the last mail, Of the premature
death of Major Savage, and, if mistake not,
stated that fears we're entertained Of war
with the Indians in that region All danger is
now over, and for while longer, at all events,
peace will be continued with the savage tribes.
very interesting letter has been received from
friend of Major Savage, in relation to the influence
which the Major exerci ed over the Indians. The
writer says -
He could do more 10 keep the Indians in subsection
than all the forces that Uncle Sam could send here
The Indians were terribly excited at his death. Some
OF them reached the scene Of the tragedy soon after
ing the most terrific cries bathing their hands and faces
in his blood, and even stopping and drinking it. as it
gushed from his wounds 1t with difficulty his
mains could be inferred The Chiefs cupg his body,
aud they would die with their father. The night
be buried the Indians built large fires. around
which they danced singing the while the mournfl death
chaunt. until the hills around rang with the sou i'd.
have never seen such profound manifestations of grief
The young they whirled wildly aud distractedy
around in the dance shouted the oil their father
til gone, while the squaws sat rocking their bodies
to and fro chanting their mournful dirges, until the
very blood within curlcd with horror scene.
have not the slightest doubt that there. viii be
general Outbreak this winter just as soon as the rainy
most proacted and expensive the people Of Caor
MIA have ever been engaged in The Indians quiet
now but are evidently contemplating some hostile move
ment They told few days since, that their father
gone. and they would not live with the whites any
longer.
have stu died the character of these Indians as YOU
know for more than two years, and have acquired
experience in managing them under Savage himself
do not speak lightly unadyiedy, therefore when
sert that disastrous event could have occurred
TO the interests Of this State than the murder Of the gal
LIANT Major Savage.
The Indians in the southern par. of the State are
quiet. A murder or a theft is occasionally commit.
ted there, but there is danger Of any protracted
difficulty between the two races. II is expected
that treaty will be entered into with the Yumas
in short time. They large and powerful
tribe, and for the sake Of the overland immigration
it is Of the last importance to keep on terms Of
friendship with them
Books Of subscription to the capital stock of the
Sacramento Valley Railroad will be opened to day
in this city large portion Of the stock has been
taken in the interior, and is expected the balance
win be contributed here at once. This road is to
connect Sacramento with Marysville, and it must
prove very profitable undertaking.
The health Of San Francisco continues very good
The cholera has nearly disappeared but it is raging
with great Yiruepce in Sacramento TRanty siY