The Indianapolis daily herald., 1865-12-18
From New York.

Death of an Old TeIegraphcr-The
New York torshiP-MOnctary
a assnirs7Arr : OF a Confederate
ora COunterfeiter-COn of .,
Murderer President Juarez-Dc-
MRS. O'Mahoney-.sout Caroi;na
legislature.
MEN YORK. December l6.-Some three
months since j. Lilis while engaged i'm his
duties in the battery room of the American
Telegraph Company, i'm this city. fell and in
jured himself serious: after lingering until
this morning, death ensued. Mr.. Lills was
hfty-siN years Ofage. and was one of the oldest
telegraphcrs in this city, having been in that
service over Il years, ana always much IT.
spected 10y those who came in contact with
him.
The Posts special says: Speaker Colfax re-
turned IL the capital this morning from Balt-
more.
The judiciary Committee OF the House have
agreed To report bill tomorrow striking ont
the word white" from the charter of that
city.
The Commercials Washington dispatch
says The friends Of Marshall O. Roberts de-
clare that he has been offered the New York
COllectorship,
Reverdy johnson will deliver an elaborate
argument against the test oath on FRIDAY night
in the supreme Court.
The Saturday EreRiRg Post says: The Fe-
MAN Senate has not adjourned, a. has been er-
roneously reported. No action will be taken
until the arrival of Mr.. stephens, Head of the
Brotherhood. from Ireland. The order re-
Gently issued by Colonel OMahOney. calling
the delegates of the Fenians to assemble in
Congress on the % OF January, will he coun-
termanded by Mr.. Roberts, the new President
of the organization.
The Salem y. c. Press says: 4 Captain
Wilson, of ladkin county, late commander Of
the First Battalion North Carolina sharp
off, h.af 'dsaf. M
TO this place on Tuesday last, by order of the
United States military authorities, and deliv-
cred to the civil authorities of this county un-
der indictment for shooting, or causing to be
shot. several citizens in this county, in the
month Of March last. He was committed to
the county Jail for trial at our next Superior
Court. s.. ss..
Francisco Bahaz.er, found guilty Of coun-
terfeiting currency, was this morning
fenced, by Justice Shipman, TO fifteen years
imprisonment at hard labor. and $1,000 fine.
John Thomas. accused of passing counter
felt Treasury notes 10 the amount of S1O0, was
convicted and sentenced 10 six years impris-
onment. $500
The jury, after being out till nearly one
O'Clock to-day, rendered verdict Of guilty of
murder against John Hacket
The leading points OF the decree of President
JuareZ. announcing his intention Of continu-
ing TO exercise the functions of the Executive
of Mexican Republic, ISSUED AT II Passo, on
the Sth or November, and bnly noticed here
tofore, are published this morning. Juarez
states that though his term has expired. and
there has been no opportunities cOnse-
qufnee Of the disordered condition OF the
countFy-to elect his successor, aud a. Con-
gress has invested him with extraordinary
powers. he regards II his duty to continue TO
act a. President until such time another
election can be held.
Ii j. reported that Yesterdays Cabinet meet
ing. which was larger than usual. and also
attended by General Grant, was devoted TO the
consideration Of Mexican affairs.
smith j. Eastman, lao absconded to Europe
several moths aso, and Was defauiter TO
large amount. has returned 10 New York II
j. stated that he has paid n portion Of his in
debtedness. and negotiations are now under
way for settling the balance.
Ellen o'Mahoney. Head Direetr,sss OF the
Fenian Si>terhood, publishe>.a card. proposing
that n Ireland Will soon De Battle field. 1 r
prompt contributions. and urge. the purchase
Of Fenian bonds. II u announced that the
Fenian. IN Chicago have offered to iit cut
fleet Of prisateer> for northern lakes whenever
they are desired.
Senator seaman has published a card de-
nouncing VMahoney and Cabinet. About
seven thousand dollars have been received
daily al ONahoney's headquarters wv kilian
Treasurer. since the difficulty commenced. 4
large amount has also been received 1T the
senate headquarters. Ia a few days the sen
. meeting Of Congress, issued by OMaboney. on
The ground that such merting wouhl b,Sille-
gal and adser 10 the Constitution. The senate
was engeged to-day IN preparing documents To
ee sent 70 yarlo1.> Circles, explaining and de-
Tending their action.
A letter from Charleston. :. G.. saws: The
Legislature IL largely interested in inducing
emigration from Europe to south Carolina
~ Is thought large numbers Of Germans can
pe lndue.fto settle In that state, and ultimate
~ take the place e negro labor.
In regard 10 the refusal Of Spain 20 accept
tne arbitration OF England in the CHILEAN AT air
the London Spectator says: Ii England goes a
step further than advice, il is very doubtful
whether the Spanish nation would not nccepf
the challenge. short Of force there appears
no remedy, and no English ministry would
willingly give the signal for what might prove
a general European war-more especially
f. while false precedent, still unremoyed.
would allow Spain TO cover the sea win
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