The Indianapolis daily herald. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1865-1868, 1865-12-04

have requested the President 10 appoint Pro-
vislonsl Governor.
1t has been decided by the President that
ibs writ q kabeas corpus does not apply 10
sol,uers while in military custody.
-General Braxton Bragg's Greenwood
plantation has been conh-cated and ordered 10
be sold for the benefit of the United states.
A Rio Janciro letter states that the Presi-
dent q Paraguay was preparing for wrs three
years before hostilliles commenced.
The ship Alcyone. from Liverpool TO Bal
timore. went ashore On Bentley Island, on
Thursday last. and lsa total los. Captain and
crew saved.
A destructive IRE occurred IN New York
ON saturday morning. destroying property val
ned At s7O00Oo. \ fireman was Killed By
falling wall.
Paris letter states that John Slidell a.
serts he never will make application for par
don.
The Mexican question still continues
natter q lively discussion in Paris.
The cholera has almost entirely disap-
pesred from Paris.
cred on the ram Stonewall. At Washington. and
has created considerable excitement.
The North Carolina Legislature vote for
United states senators to-day attwelye o'clock.
Mr.. Julian has so far recovered from bis
wounds as 10 be able % go TO Washington. for
which place he len ON Friday evening.
The citizens Of Wayne county held meet
ls.ar ~ Erf.l Kenfn Ia.
which was presided oycrb by Dr. Gregg. strong
resolutions. denunciatory of General Meredith,
for his attack on Mr.. Julian. were unanimously
adopted.
By the giving way of an embankment in
Columbus. number of workmen were buried
beneath the earth. and Que Of them. Patrick
Kelly. killed; two others We're seriously in
jured.
Mr.. wirz has made an affidavit that the
barge made against her Of passing poison into
her Husbands mouth, Is false.
The murderors OF Mr.. Heffernan. at Nash
Vile. four in number, have been convicted by
ouri-mariial. and they will be- speedily exc
cuted.
In the report Of the Secretary Of the Navy
j. embraced a recommendation for appropria-
tions 90 establish naval squadrons in the diff
ferent waters.
The President, IL T. stated. will take en-
phatic grounds In favor Of the assertion Of the
Monroe doctrine, and intimation will be
given 10 France that the United States expect.
her 10 stop sending troops 10 Mexico.
"A party OF negroes from plantation near
Mobile. armed with rifle. sabres and knives,
attacked some white men on a neghboring
farm last week The leader of the negroes was
Killed. and the others escaped. leaving their
weapons behind.
a number Of representatives have arrived
In Washington during the last thirty-siN hours.
and IL Is asserted they intend holding a caucus
10 determine their action. and that their pro-
gramme j. "a go home In body IL uot admit
ted 10 Congress.
The Republican members OF Congress held
a caucus ON Saturday evening. aud nominated
all the old members except Postmaster. for re-
election For Postmaster they nominated
Colonel Given, of Ohio. The Democrats also
held n caucus. hnt without transacting any
business adjourned until this morning at ten
o'clock.
AT a caucus OF the ohio Republican MEM /
bers Of Congress- "A resolution was unanimously |
adopted pedging their solid vote against the !
admission Of any Representative from the
States lately in rebellion. prior To the organi- |
zation Of Congress. or after IL. until the ere
dentials Of such Representatives shall have
been referred to the regular committee and the |
whole matter investigated and discussed
A party Of two hundred Indians attacked |
a coach ON the Butterfeld Express route ON |
the 26th ult. near Downers spring. killing six
passengers and Express Messenger Merwin.
After burning the coach they went to Dow
ner's spring and Biu! stations. burned all the
buildings. stole or destroyed all goods and
other property. one Of the passengers killed
three Indians. but was afterwards shot his
heart cut ont. and body burned over slow
fire.
SYNOPSIS OF Legislative Proceedings.
la the SENATE. ON Saturday. Mr.. Bradley
introduced a bill for IN Act 10 establish the
Indiana state Agency in the city Of New York,
the Board of sinking Fund Commissioners oi
this state. and all the officers connected there
with. etc, and also to provide for the ADJUST
ment Of the state debt. by issuing coupon
stocks of the state. 1t read the first time.
and ON motion by MIR. B.. 3oo copies were or
dered printed for the use of the senate and
House Of Representatives
Mr.. Benefits apportionment bill was made
the special order for Wednesday afternoon, at
= O'Clock.
A resolution was adopted requesting the Au-
ditor Of state 10 ipiarm the >eaate what
amount Of the revenues. IL any, would be
jeopardized by the passage Of senate bill Ne.
20. concerning taxation on Railroads.
The joint resolution requesting Representa-
tives in Congress 10 use their influence in Sc
curing a modification Of the act of Congress
appropriaiing every sixteenth section for
school PURPOSES. % that when the land i want
ing it maybe located adjoining. coming up.
twas referred 10 the Committee on Education.
\ number q bills were Introduced and IT.
ferred 20 appropriate committees.
On motion Of Mr.. Corbip. the bill appointing
Commissioners % adjust the claims Of citizens
for damages sustained by reason of rebel raids.
was made the special order for Friday after
foon AZ three o'clock.
The senate adjourned uniil two o'clock this
afternoon.
II absence had been granted. that il was dini-
cult 10 get quorum
4 number Of memorial, in relation 10 TIE
Temperance question. repeal Of the Black
Laws. etc. We're presented and refcrrcd t. ap-
pr0priate committees.
A resolution amending the >,hool law - as
q allow a special school tax of 6Gy cents on
the hundred dollar, Wa, laid "a the table hy
yeas -. navs IT.
number II bills Ia relation 70 the Orvaai-
1ation Il Court, of Justice. etc.. werc returned
L. The House. with q recommendation that
they pass. tone II the hilis. Mr.. Miller said.
wa uothin- more than What wa required
g. carry into eacrtirs sratiou the foregoing
bills. authorizing crimiusl court "A the city
u indianapolis.
The consideration &c tht-.. iilis Wa Ina,le the
special orier Tor We,lne-.lax morning. ten