Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1853-12-06
POSTSCRIPT.
THE MASSACRE OF CAPT. GUNNIsoN AND Ill:
PARTY-NAMES OF ALL TIE VICTIMS.

PiTrsRuE0. Dec "a despatch, dated Independence
No. Nov. 25 confirms the report brought by the Salt Lake
mail. OF tho massacre OF Captain Gunnisons exploring
party. The massacrc Was committed by band Of Ut.
Indians, led by the notorious chief Walker.
Gov. Young 81 Utah writes that an cAprcss reached
him on the Slst Of October from Capt H. w. Morris Civ
Ing an account oil the which committed on
the e6tb, the Sewer river Sewer Lake Those
killed were Capt j. w. Gunnson in command of the ex
Peiuon H. kern topogpher Of the expedition; Cruiz-
fedt Balanest aud Vim. Potter gude aud prvates
hed, Liplorett and Melton, company Mounted Rifle
men; ana John Bellan, employee, and all their arms
mules, &c, taken from them.
These the only additional particulars given in the
depatch, but will be seen that IL includes the Of
all the persons massacred-nine In number.
WASHINGTON AFFAIRS.
WAsniNoIoS. Dec THE political excitement has
greatly subsidized here since the result of the caucus
night, aud Is believed that the nominations will be
ried without serious opposition.
Senators Cas' Wright, Pratt, Hunter Mason, Badger
and Dawson arrived TO day.
Justices McLanc and Catrou have arrived here Martin
kola reached here yesterday. Members OF both Houses
are arriving rapidly and the Congress will doubtless open
with very full Attendance.
VERMONT Observation-Disclosures OF JUDGES
MONTPELIER, Dec 3.-Thc Vermont Legislature in
joint Assembly have elected Isaac RcdGeld Chief Jus
nce 10y 2oo votes against for Stephen Boycc the present
incumbent. Perpont lsham takes the place of Red
held rs hrst Associate Judge and Barrett cho
sen second Associate in place Of Judge sha by a
OF 1s6 to 100 for Jadgc Peek. Judges Picrpon, Cola
mer, Peek and Poland elected in circuits by
viva vote.
CDCNTERfElTEliS ARRESTED.
BANGOR, Nv, Dec. 4th.-Augustus Mckenzie at Bath
anu Lorenzo How at Dlmarascon, have been arrested
for passing counterfeit money. Jabcn UPba, Po'tma.
Ter ut Liberty aud formerly sheriff OF Waldo COUNT has
also been arrested charged with being the principal dis
trIuio OF counterfeit; money, and bound in the
o $4,000. The guilt Of the parties is clear.
SLoOP OF WAR OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
FAILURE
Boston, Dec. 5.-Tle sloop OF war Germantown sailed
from the Roads this morning for the Brazil station.
Rumors are current Of the failure Of three per.
sous engaged in tue California trade, hut no names are
mentioned.
TRAGEDY AT NEW ORLEANS.
NEw ORLEANS, Dec. 3.-A terrible tragedy occurred
here to-day. IL appears that there had family diff
Guilty between William Patton Esq u mel chant aud Mr.
TurIbul tobacco Inspector To-day they met ia the
street. collision ensued, and Turnbul shot dead by
Patton The affair has created painful sensation.
FATAL RAILROAD ACCIDENT.
WuIrEnAIL, n. " Dee 3.Last night, near this place
the engine and several of the from the The
engineer, MIR. hcMullen, killed. and full of
hogs pitched into the canal
NON.ARRIvAL OF THE EUROPA.
NV foRs, Dec. 4.-There signs of tie steamer
Europa, in her 10th day, from Liverpool. The
thcr IL clear aud cold.
HALIFAX, Dec. There is appearance of the
mer Europa oil this port.
DESTRUCTIVE FIRE.
MIDDLErowS, Conn, Dec 4-The spacious dwelling
OF Mr. w h. Douglass in thi. place totally destroy
ed by fire last night The loss is about 600 Fully n-
sured. 1t was set on Ere 10y some incendiary.
REQUEST To PRESIDENT PIERCE.
Concord, y. II. Dec 1.-The late Senator Atherton
among other requests has left Of to President
Pierce with whom he was for many wears on terms of
the closest intimacy.