New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1866-01-18
GENERAL NEWS.

GEN ERAL NEWS.
The Fenian Senate-called together by Rob-
ts for the purpose of trying the three Senators who
deserted to the standard Of OMahony-met yesterday,
and. quorum being present. adjourned until to-day.
UMahory and his assistants quietly enjoying their
late trumphs through the action of the Congress and
the Endorsement Of Center Executive Stephens; but
President Roberts does not appear to be inclined TO
surrender without another struggle.
The examination in the case of Capt. Peabody
of the slip Neptune for INJECTING cruel and unusual
panishme nts on the seaman Richards. now lying in
dangerous condition commenced yesterday before
United States Commissioner Stlwen. The only evi.
dence on behalf of the Government, taken so far
that of very intelligent colored Part of the
Neptunes crew were we are informed, Kanakas from
the notorious Shenandoah.
The delegation from the North American
British Provinces who are in Washington for the pur
pose Of securing possible an extension of the Reel
procity Treaty, accompanied by Secretary McCuoch,
called the President yesterday and paid their
spects. They propose in a day two making trip
to Richmond and upon their return will have inter
view with the Secretary Of the Treasury and the Com
mttee of Ways and Means. with regard TO the object
of their mission
The arrangements are nearly completed for
Gen. Grants removal from Georgetown to the resi-
dence he recently purchased in what is known the
Douglas Block" Washington The furniture from
lis Philadelphia mansion has been transferred to this
one and the General and family expect to be comforta
bly, settled BY the last of this week.
The Hon. b. b. French, Commissioner OF
Public Buildings, examined the apartments of the
White House, on Monday. preliminary to purchasing
carpets tapestry and furniture and it is expected
that the Executive Mansion will be placed in respect
able condition before the close Of the mouth.
In the Court Of General Sessions, yesterday,
John Goodman, arraigned for causing the death OF
Daniel Mcdonald was convicted of manslaughter in
the fourth degree George Smith sentenced to
State Prison FOR 10 years. and John King for five years
in both cases for burglary.
The name of the Knoxville Railroad has been
changed to the Tennessee and Pacific Railroad the in
tention being connect by way OF Memphis aud Little
Rock with the Southern Pacific Road through FL Paso
Several prominent railroad men will discuss the subject
in Nashville tonight.
The trial of Gonzales for the murder Of Otero
was resumed yesterday morning, in Brooklyn, in the
Court of Oyer and Termner. Several witnesses were
examined and the argument for the defense made by
Mr.. De Witt
The announcement Of the speedy execution of
the Heferman murderers affords general satisfaction
the community at Nashville. The prisoners received
the announcement of their execution with apparent
uneonoern.
Commodore Winslow, the principal witness
against Semmes, has arrived in Washington from New.
Orleans, and the trial will take place the
necessary detail of officers for the courtmsrtia be
assigned.
Letters from Major-Gens. Logan, Prentss and
Leggett are published in yesterdays Chicago papers.
fully generating Col Quinn of the 10Th Michigan from
the charges preferred against him while in the Army
Ex-Mayor Opdyke and delegation of inhu.
entail York capitalists have arrived in Washing
ton to demonstrate against the foreign loan authorized
by the finance bill
A dispatch from New Orleans says that the
steamer L. O. Standard was burned in the Ouachta
River The steamer was valued at 100000 She was
insured for $4,000.
Secretary McCulloch opposes the project OF
the eoalization of bounes the ground Of the inability
Of the Treasury to meet the drain eOnteIn'
plated.
Gen. Woods, commanding in Alabama, has
issued order allowing the churches to be reopened
and the ministers TO resume their religious duties.
Capt. Wimpenny Of the steamship Evening
Star broke his leg the last trip out " New Orleans
and died.
The Joint Committee Of Fifteen on Recon.
suetion commenced the examination OF witnesses yes
terday.
The Postmaster General during the month Of
December appointed 50 postmistresses.
Gold was frmer yesterday, and sold as high AZ
1901 closing lssIai Government stocks continue strong
small business was done In Railway mortgages and State
Bond former Bank shares strong and in demand
Railway shares were active and an sdvsnce was pse
on nearly the whole list Money is very abundant on call
and upon Government. securities as low per cent 10 &C
copied 5as cent stock houses are offered sums
and II il only spon very ordinary collatess that is asked
.mmsrc bills cell slowly and best quoted 7as per cent
and second grade at loals per cent.