Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-09-27
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Caiifornia News.

PLAcERyILLE, Aug GA rencontre took place
this afternoon in Georgetown, between two men
named Nider and Jamison, in which the latter was
seriously, and il is thought dangerously wounded
in the thigh by the discharge Of pistol in the
hands Of Nider during the fight. Nider was ar
rested,
Two tribes Of Digger Indians--the Colomas and
Delseys--had a serious fight this afternoon, near
American Flat. AT latest advices five had been
killed, several severely wounded, and fight still
progessing-Sac Union.
AT San Antonio, immediately across the Bay, on
the 22d instant two men named Amedee Cam, q
Frenchman, and Pierre Archambout, Belgian,
were detected in disposing of some. stolen cattle
They were made prisoners. A band ofinfuriated
persons from the Redwoods, stimulated by rum,
broke into the temporary prison ofthe thieves, and
without giving them any kind Of trial, or obsery-
ing any formaty in their proceedings, fastened
riatas round their necks, dragged them out 10 the
nearest tree, and hanged them there.
Three towns have met destruction by hre dur
ing the last fortnight. Mokolumne Hill, Camp
Seco and ST. Louis. The loss by these three fires
cannot be far shorto of 100000. ss
PRIvATEERs AND PIRAcY.-The following com
munication from the French consul is published:
yffag ogsT CONSULATE OF FRANCE,
San Francisco, 2lst August, 1854.
The consul of France, acting consul OF his ma
jesiy the king of Sardinia, presents his compli.
ments 10 theeditor oflhe California Chroniclc, and
miral commanderin-chief Of the naval forces OF
France in the Pacific 10 make known, through the
public papers. that every vessel having taken out
letters of marque will, if captured be considered
by him as pirate and treated such, unless II ID
commanded by Russian and has threeiourths Of
its crew composed Of Russians. ,pff 2.
A Mysterious Affair.--Whils passing along
Bond street, south of Baltimore, last evening be.
tween S and 9 o'clock, a friend (who informs us o.
the circumstance was surprised 10 observe the
door of dwelling-house very abruptly opened
and fashionaby dressed young man propelled
by violent kick down on the pavement below
The perpetrator of this onslaught, who appeared
to be stout, bury, elderly individual, followed
his victim down TO the street, and, for time be
labored him most Justify with cane, exciaiming
at intervals, Dirty puppy Follow my daughter
will you? TO the very doora Insist upon one kiss
will you Cane you within an inch of your life
YOU double-distilled rascal !"
The reply TO all this on the part OF the victim
was, sob, dear. murder pull him of. he'll Kill
mew The unfortunate pressed his heels 10 per
form their duty at length, and the latest transit
observation Of his movements disclosed pair o
polished boots moving waterward towards Bond
street wharf, with cane and corpuent corpora
ton, moving actively, butvainly, in pursuit. The
origin Of the row could not be discovered by oui
informant, although he instituted many inquiries
for that purpose. Someof our readers may, per
haps, have information of more extended nature
in regard TO the matter. Who can tell i--Balti
more Atgats.