The Indianapolis daily herald., 1865-11-21
THE VERY LATEST.
THREE O'CLOCK \. NJ.
GIN. STEELE CO.'S no cAIIroRNIA.


NEW YORK. November 20 Mai. Gen. Fred.
Steele Is in this city. He leaves on the CaIifor-
MIA steamer Tomorrow to assume command of
Washington Territory. made vacant 10y the
death Of Gen. Wright.
BLOCkADING OF GILLIAN PORTS.
Confirmation of the report that ports Of Chilli
are bloekaded by Spanish squadron caused
some excitement to-day i'm the coffee market
American ingot rose TO Zoe.
GEORGIA ELECTIONS.
The news from savannah to the 18th repre-
sents very light vote pollcd for Governor
members Of Congress and legislature Seye-
raj eX-rebel officers. who We're nominated for
Congress and Legislature, are probably elect
Ell. II i regarded n certain that the Legis-
laiure will ratify the anti-slayery amendment,
and also pass laws for the regulation Of freed
men and the protection Of their civil rights
In some parts Of the state much cotton and
other crops have proved acOmplete loss, owing
To the inability of the planters 60 procure Ia
bOrcrs.
The repairing of railroads continue, and il
il expected that two Of the principle railroads
will soon bc completed.
GEN. HOW ARDS REPORT OF HIS TRIP.
The Times Washington special says: Maj
gen. Howard Yesterday returned from his eX-
tcnsve inspection tour through the South. lie
expresses the opinion that il would be- njudl-
cious To withdraw, at the present time, our
ingly OF the condition in which he found the
freedmen. saying that years time would do
much towards improving their condition.
THE COLUMBIA AFFAIR,
The joint Committee of the United state,
Government and the Government Of Columbia
were unable TO agree upon an umpire.
The treaty provides that ia ease the parties
can not agree upon an umpire the Russian
Minister shall select one.
The Minister from Russia notifies the Com
mittee that he will name an upmire to-mor-
row.
DISCHARGE OF DR. MADDOX.
The examination of DIR. Maddox, ex-rebel.
who killed Major Dixon. Payma>ter. in an
alteration last week, has been concluded, by
the discharge Of the prisoner. on the ground
that the homicide was ju>ttalle.
FRENCH AFFARs.
The Worlds special SAYS: The rumor pre-
walls that the Government through Minister
Bigclow. has communicated with the French
Emperor relative to the withdrawal of the
French troops from Mexico. The statement
that the French Minister docs not object 10 the
recent appointment Of a Minister TO Mexico.
duly accredited 90 the Liberals. l. very wide
OF the mark. Ii i said he earnestly protests
against il, and will address secretary seward
in regard 10 II IN a few day..
MILITARY AFFAIRS.
AsHINGTON. November ~. Am order has
been issued 10y the War Department for a
board Of officers 10 assemble in that city "A,
soon - practicable. to examine and repori upon
the applications and recommendations for APP
pointment~ in the regular regiments of the
army.
MEXICAN AFFAIRS.
The HralFS city Of Mexico letter Of the 81
~aN>; Lieutenant Faury. new commissioner Of
Colonization. has been authorized 10 establish
agencies 90 induce emigration to Mexico IN
New \ ork. Philadelphia and Baltimore. and
in other cities. They are also 10 be organized
in Paris to gel French and spanish colonies.
The completion Il the work of compiling the
organic laws Of the Empire i officially an
nounccd, and they are speedily iobo published
in several volumes.
MaNimilian has determined on the erection
of a grand National Theatre.
\ letter in the Courier dated City Of Mcxi-
+ CO. November 2d. saw: There j. scarcely any
doubt that the force bcsieging Matamoras 4,
composed mostly ofhllibusters from the nited
states.
Dispatches from General Mejia confirmed
thi, statement. The arms. and canon and men
If these >O-called Liberals also came from
Texas.
RENON Al OF \ JULIAN MAN.
Colonel Henry L. l.antz. Of lndiana. Military
Agent IN this city. has been removed. and
captain T.. B. Wilson appointed IN hls place.
There j. no charge touching his completely. ~
IT any acknowledgement IN connection with
the legitimate business Of the office. hut that
hc has been aiding and assisting Hon. Gcorg,
". Julian. member Of Congress from the finh
District Of Indiana. against IoNernor Morton
IIIT MEXICAN MISSION.
No information ha. been received by IN,
Government from Gen. Logan - 10 hi, accept
ancc OF the mission 90 the Republic of Mexico
Col. browning. the former Private secretary
of the President. has acccpted the appointment
If Secretary Of legation. and Ia si.nihed th'
time when he will Ice prepared % enter upon
the duties of the Office.
on CAPITOL PRISON.
There are only twenty two person, confnc,
ia the Dld capitol Prison. secretary stanton
has ordered MAJ Turner. Judge Advocate o
the War Department. io direct the release from
the Prison of certain prisoners. committc,
thrr, hy order of Gen. l.. q Baker, they haNin.
been confined sufficient length II time with
out The charges being sustained.
ANOTHER MILITARY corRr.
II /, currently reported in military circle
that the >,vretary uf War has ordered a mill
F itars court o. cotlN eu. for the trial 81 Minder
Duncan aud t,cr. now confined ia the pl,
capitol Prison, upon the charge II cruel treat
ment % | mon prisoner, confined Al Anderson
Nillc.
CAVALRY ORDERED To TENA>.
Al the regular cavalry. excepting the 9TH
have BEEN ordered o. the command II Genera
Merritt. ~ IAN Anionia. Texas.
IHE REPUBLICAN PROGRAMME.
The National RepaIlican Of to-day say.
That bill. which IL publishes. has been dram
ed and presented 10 several senator's and Rep
re>entaiiv,s, aud will In al probability be Of
fercd immediaily aftsr the organization II IN
House if IL l. not previously introduced In ID
IL Il a.