The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1853-12-02

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LOUISVILLE, Nov S0.-The Salt Lake mail arrived al
Independence, bringing intelligence from the exploring
parry commanded by Captain Gunnison. Gov. Young
writes hat Captain Gunnsoas party had been surprised
by the utah Indians and many of them killed An express
reached Governor Young October Sist from Capt Morris
stating that the took place Sewer river aud
the killed were Gannooa Keen, OF the topogrs phcai
gineeIsi VIM. Porter the guide. and others and three
priyates of the mounted rifle corps all their mules arms
&c., were taken. Young immediately aid Morris
Who in critical situation. surrounded by hostile aad
treacherous indians. party OF Cheyennes had
rounded the mail and demanded nearly all the provis-
Ions, which were given up.
Galegas, the delegate from New Mexico, has arrived q
roas for Washington.
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The particulars of the murder OF Gunnison are as fol-
lows He and twelve OF his party from the
rest and while Mt breakfast party Of Indians intending
to attack the Morino village close by up them
They fired with rifles and then used bow aud arrows
The shois returned by Gunnons party, but they
were finally overpowered and only four escaped. Gun
nison was found pierced by twenysx arrows and his
arm torn OIL His Instruments. notes Of survey, animals
&c, were carried oil The survey had been nearly
peted, and his party Intended 70 winter quar-
tiers.
LATER
CHARLESTON, Nov. % The steamship Falcon which
left Havana the 23d instant for New York. put in here
last night for fuel She had experienced heavy weather
There is no political Of interest. On the 22i in
stant avorite Spanish attached the Tacon The
ae was murdered by her husband, who forwards killed
himself Cause -nfdelity. Tho affair had created con.
siderable excitement.
WRECKED
DETROIT, Nov. 80 Tho steamer Albany Captain ZONES
was wrecked Saturday last Pressure Isle on Lake
Huron The passengers saved The boat and cargo
proved total loss. She owned by Mr. Knight of De-
ro whose insurance expired two days before the loss.
ITALIAN OPERA
PnTssURa, Dec L. Tho Italian Opera Troupe has had
most brilliant and successful here Our citizens
have been In perfect rapures with il. On Tuesday light
they achieved splendid triumph in the performance Of La
Favorta. Rose Devries, the prma donns has received
innumeIable tokens OF esteem from the audience in the
way OF wreath bouquets &c. Tonight they perform Lu
cretia Borgia, and tomorrow evening Don Giovanni
which is complimentary benefit given by the citizens.
ERIE.
BUFFALO, Nov 30-A violent gale swept over Lake Erie
last night commencing about eight O'Clock ses mer
Mayhower did not leave her dock We hear Of no acct
dents to the shipping yet. but good number boats
are out for this season OF the year.
The water, which very high the creek swept away
the draw in Elk street bridge, and men, Indians,
walked In, and were drowned.
Several slight accidents occurred the city, bu, mono OF
Importance. The weather is stormy, and threatens
snow. Insurance on vessels expires to-day.
KoszrA.
BosroS, Dec l-Kosza has been cordially received by
few friends buno public demonstration. There is how
eves large entertainment to be given him In aew days.
MARKETS.
New YORK, Dec Up. m.-The stock market closed
quiet. Exchange ON London, SAa l0t. Nothing done in
United States IS ia Canton Erie III; Long Isaud
30 Reading. 7Si; Parker Vein, 81 Cumberland Coal,
35g; Nicaragua, 25l
Flour is hrmo-sales OF 500 bbs at Sc 81 SO 81 for
State TO 81 q 81 IL and 81 Is for southern brands.
Wheat rmcr-sales 1000 bushels Genesee l72 $50
cents southern white, l6s 1863 CoInl5 bushels
white, 10 cents mixed, 81 81 cents. Rye and oats un
changed Provisions duleI-salos mess pork Sl3 IS
Lard in bbs 10 l0{.
Cotton quie-prces in favor Of buyers whiskey n a2s
cents.