The Sun. — 1864-09-02 (London, England)

REUTER'S EXPRESS.)  15,953,200 8,848,20  27,849,900 18,139,550  409,200 331,600  8,363,652  AD, VIJITAT.  THE HARVEST.  MURDEROUS ATTACK.-By the arrival of H.M.'s surveying steamer Beaver we have a fall account of the melancholy but' not unexpected murder of Alexander M‘Donald and several of his party while on their way through from Bentiack-arm to Fort Alexandria. On the 17th of May M'Donald and his party started from New Aberdeen, at the head of Bentinck-arm, for Fort Alexandria, on the Fraser. They had 42 pack animals, 28 of which were loaded with goods for the mines, valued at between 4,009 and 5,000 dols. On arriving at Naneootloon Lake, about 75 miles from the arm, the met with a party of Indians, composed of part of the Chilcoaten, Tatla, and Sitleece tribes, among them being two of the murderers of Mr Waddington's party at Eute. MWougall's squaw,who was a daughter of one of the Chilcoaten chiefs, here learnt from one of her old tillicums that the Indians intended to rob and murder the whole party, and at once informed the packers, who, becoming alarmed, began to retrace their steps, when they were attacked by the savages. Two of the number, M, Dougall and Higgins, fell from their horses at the first fire, the latter shot through the breast; M‘Donald's horse was shot under him, on which he mounted another, which was also shot down. He then took to the bush, and when last seen was standing behind a tree shooting at the Indians with his revolver. Barney Johnson was badly wounded in the face and breast by heavy shot, and a ball passed through his horse's head, killing the animal and tearing open the rider's cheek. Malcolm M'Leod was wounded with shot, and his hand badly torn by a ball. Grant got a ball through his arm and his side filled with shot. Frederick Harrison was also considerably cut up. Farquharson was the only one who escaped unhurt, although his horse was shot under him. He escaped into the bush, where he was four days wandering about without food, except berries, not daring to return to the trail for fear of being seen by the Indians. He at last made his way back to the head of She Arm. 31‘Dougall's squaw was also shot by the Indians, and all the horses and property carried off. Grant found his way to Mr Hamilton's ranch, and burst in upon the family, his face and body streaming with blood, telling them of the massacre. They at once packed up a few valuables, and taking their arms and ammunition, hastened down to the river and embarked M a canoe. They had hardly got afloat when the blood-. thirsty villains appeared on the high bark above them. They did not fire, however, being intent on plundering the house, and the little party fortunately made their escape unhurt. The New Westminster Volunteers landed at Bentinck-arm on Sunday, the 19th, and started at once after the murderers. They were accompanied by 30 Bella Coola Indians, who had been supplied with arms by Governor Seymour. A force of Marines, probably 60 or 70 in number, would be despatched by Admiral Kingcome, to follow the Volunteers and reader all the assistance in their power. Governor Seymour started across for Fort Alexandria on the following Monday.-- Victoria (Vancouver) Colonist, Juno 28. Ex