The Indianapolis daily herald. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1865-1868, 1865-11-28
I II Z YER Y L A TEST
THREE O'CLOCK A. NJ.
THE ArLASrRs PASSENGERS.

THE ArIASTAS PASSENGERS.
NEW YORK, November 27-It is reported
that the passengers on the Atlanta, bound
West Will be allowed To come up to the city
Tomorrow, and proceed TO their respective
destinations.
RELEASE OF DEsERTERs.
PardonS have been received from Washing
ton at headquarters department Of the East,
for the release Of all volunteer soldiers who
have been convicted Of descrtion. and are now
undergoing punishment for that offence. This
will release about two hundred soldiers, now
confined at Auburn. Sing sing, Clinton, Al
bany and Concord. New Hampshire. and also
those detained at various military prisons.
Ex-PREsIDENT PIERCE RECOVERING.
The Posts letter from Concord, y. H., SAYS:
Ex-Prcsident Pierce is slowly recovering from
his recent illness and is now reported out of
immediate danger.
THE FENIAN EXCITEMENT IN CANADA.
Montreal letter says, the Fenian excite
ment having somewhat subsidized in Canada,
the provincial confederation scheme will soon
be brought up again. Every effort will be
made by the Canadian and home governments
10 effect a union Of the colonies, but the mari
time provinces will oppose it. The French
Republican Club has been organized in Mon
trcal with the object Of the agitation in favor
Of the annexation Of Canada 10 the United
States.
MUsTFR-OUT OF VOLUNTEER OFFICERS.
The THbrne's special says, an order is forth
coming mustering out all commissioned
officers Of volunteers not In condition or as
signed 10 active duty, and also ordering similar
officers i'm Invalid Corps 10 return TO their
homes and report 10y letter to the Adjutant
General.
MEXICAN AFFAIRS.
Parties who LEFT the city Of Mexico on the
eighth state that most Of public men and poll
ticans in that city looked upon war with the
lnIfRI n lal. anil xtr.sr
making preparations. In consequence violation
Of neutrality 10y few federal soldiers on the
Rio Grande was considered forcrunner Of in
yasion ON large scale, and the dispatch Of
General Neitzel TO General steele as indicating
clearly that the intention of the Federal au-
thorities was 10 provoke war with Mexico.
several Cabinet meetings had been held, AT
which the question Of war with the United
States was agitated. The decision Of the Cabi-
net was that serious apprehcnsions were enter-
tanned on that subject. aud that IL was not too
soon 10 take measures Of precauti0n required
for the defence Of the country against foreign
aggression.
The resolution Of the Cabinet had. however.
been anticipated BY Marshal Basene, who. for
the last three months, had looked upon war
with this country n unavoidable. and who has
In consequence prepared him for such emer-
/ gcncies. BY his orders. several points have
been fortified. while others are actually receive
ing their contingent in men, guns and ammu-
nition
/ The Herdlds special says: Members Of
Congress, now in Washington. arc most unani-
mousy opposed 10 the immediate admission Of
southern Representative, and manifest no dis-
position 10 repeal the test oath.
THE REPORTS PROM TnE RIO GR,Npr.
WASHINGTON. November 27-The Govern
mcnt has received intelligence connrmatory ~
the recently published exciting report. from
the Rio Grands. involving our troops with the
French. All the volunteer troops IN central
Texas have been paid. preliminary 10 their
places being filed D, regulars.
GIN. GRANT AT RICHMOND.
RICHMOND. Va. November q. .GenErant
arrived here this afternoon and took Quarter.
at the Spottsw ood House.
ORDERS FROM GEN. TURNER.
At meeting of the City Council thi. after
noon communication from Gen. Turner was
received Ia the effect that In con>eouene. ~
the diminution Of the military force in this
District. and the scarcity Of medical ofiicers il
j. necessary for The city authorities 10 assume
charge of the aims house and inmate. without
any delay. Another communication from the
same source notlned the Council that the mill
tary force will be Withdrawn on the 9oth of
next month.
CoLFAN's LECTURE ~ PHILADELPHIA
PHILADELPHIA. November "A large and
brilliant audience assembled In the Academy
I Il Music tonight 10 hear the lecture delivered
by Hon. schuyler ColfaX. under the auspices
O. the Press Club of Philadelphia, the subject
being 9" "Acruss the Continent
ELECTION N HARTFORD.
HARTFORD. November 27.-At the annual
election to-day the Republicans made a clean
sweep by majorities ranging from = 10 81
MUSTER OFT OF TRoors.
WASHINGTON. November g7.-In obedience
% orders from the War Department. the sth
and lith Connecticut. the l>Sth Pennsylvania
and the 4lst and lo3d New York Volunteers
serving In the Department Of Virginia. are al
once 10 be mustered out OF service.
sKiZuRE OF COUNTERFEIT PLATE.
Counterfeit plates q 1880 coupon prize
claims were found and seized by detectives.
p 10 the present time prize claims 10 the
amount Of ten million dollars have been adju.
dieated aud over nine millions paid.
RIVER NEws.
PrTIsBrRG, November 27.-River four feet
four inches by pier mark, and rising slowly.