The Indianapolis daily herald. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1865-1868, 1865-11-15

There seems 10 be no immediate prospect
q the pardon of General Singleton.
Gold closed In New York yesterday at
81 7esi AZ.
The Fenian excitement stiil continues In
Canada. Its rumored that plot has been
discovered a. rob the banks, and much unea-
slness i felt in consequence.
There are additional rumors circulating. In
Washington that the President viii shortly j.
sue proclamation restoring certain rights TO
Southerners.
Orders have been rcceived At Portsmouth,
y. H., 20 prepare the immense iron-ciad Pas
saiconway for sea a. soon a possible.
The proprietors of the Boston Trorelier
have purchased the Saturday Evening Ga
zeffe.
"A destructive FIRE occurred In West Bux-
ton, Maine. yesterday, which destroyed sioo,-
GO worth of property.
The President i busily engaged on his
message; The Secretaries are also preparing
their reports.
-Cihzens Of TuIIahoma, Tenn, charged
with burning Freedmen's school house, were
ordered by Gen. Thomas TO rebuild IL; refus-
ing, he has ordered detachment Of soldiers
there 10 compel them.
The Missouri Legislature passed rc-olu-
ton yesterday memorializing the President TO
release all Union soldiers confined for offence
committed during the rebellion.
Washington l.. Lave, who has been con-
nected with the Philadelphia Ledger in an ed
itorial capacity for the last twenty eight years,
died yesterday.
- Considerable excitement has been created
In Maine by the appearance there, of British
Marines in quest Of deserters.
Judge Trigg hse refused to grant writ Of
habeas corpus In the case Of Dick MeCann, at
Nashville.
Secretary Seward yesterday completed an
important dispatch to our Minister in Eng
land.
General Grant states that two or three
weeks ago he made out list Of unemployed
Generals 20 be mustered out, but that they
hang fire in the War Department or some other
place.
DIR. Tyng's Church. In New York, was de-
stroyed by fire yesterday afternoon. Loss
s3Oo,Ooo.
Judge Withcrs, Of the south Carolina SUI
preme Court, died at sumter the sth inst.
The citizens u New York are making pre-
parations 10 give Gen. Grant public reception.
No additional eases Of cholera have o.
curred among the Atlanta's passengers, and
they complain Of their detention at Quarantine.
Efforts are now being made TO raise the
Il IA l.. Ia -.
eessful.
--latest adyices from II Paso announce
that the Government Of President Juarez is
daily strengthening.
General Logan has been appointed Minis
ter 10 Mexico. Colonel Browning. Private
Secretary Of the President has been appointed
Secretary Of Legation To the same country.
Robert johnson, the Presidents son, will take
Colonel Browning's place a Secretary.
The report that Hon. Preston King had re-
signed the Collectorship Of New York is de-
MED by the Government. Ills presumed death
has caused much regret i'm Washington.
Governor Hamilton. Of Texas, informs the
President he intends 10 call state Convention
in December.
An unsuccessful attempt was made to burn
the u. :. Armory at Chicago, ON sunday night.
The Radicals in the Tennessee House Of
Representatives have voted down the resolu-
tions endorsing the course of the President.
The findings IN the ease Of Emerson Eth
eridge are published. General Thomas admin
isters a sharp reprimand 10 the Commission for
acquitting the accused
Before the execution wirz informed the
Government officials where his records and
books could be found.
"A destructive fire broke out in Milwaukee
on sunday night. which destroyed whole
block of buildings.
At least 10000 negroes voted at the recent
Louisiana election.
The Washington Republican is authorized
by Mr.. Mcpherson, Clerk Of the House, to say
definitely that he will not enroll any members
elect from the late insurgent States.
The mysterious disappearance Of Hon.
Preston King. Collector OF New York, has
caused the most painful excitement in that
city. IL is feared and generally believed that
he committed suicide by jumping from ferry
boat while laboring under alteration Of the
mind. Mr.. King had been very low-spirited
for some time. and the last trace Of him was
on the Hoboken boat. where hat was found
which has been recognized belonging to
him. Mr.. King was formerly a very promi-
nent politician ofthe Whig and Free Soil school.
and occupied seat in the L. ;. senate for one
term. Recently he has not taken a very active
part in politics, although devoted personal
friend TO President johnson. Ii was supposed
at the time he accepted the position Of Collec-
tor Of New York he did il TO oblige the Presi-
dent, who. in self defence was compelled 10
remove Mr.. Draper. Mr.. King was baehe-
lOr.