The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1861-05-29
Important News from the Seat
of War.

tected IN their persons and property. Inc
lpickets were again fired on last night
It is said the New York 9Th regiment will
return home on Wednesday, their months
service being mp.
Strong and extensive Entertainments are
being erected by the u. s. troops OH the
Virginia heights. They entirely command
the approaches from Alexandra.
The Marshall House is the hotel at which
Gen. Washington stopped. Col. Els
worth was shot near tie door ofthc chamber
Gen Washington occupied
Trbunc's dispatch says the country need
not be surprised fin the course of three
weeks forward movement be made on
Rich mend from resurccs entirely separate
from the reserve at or near Washington, and
which will be so overwhelming in force as to
render success certain. The position of
lIarper's Ferry may be secured by flank
movement.
Times dispatch says tine inhabitants of
Alexandria are sullen and disaffectcd. The
only ones with smiling faces are the peculiar
institutions. Several large forts are now be
ing constructed there. The G9th have
thrown up bank a mile long and seven feet
high.
It's determined 10 order 1000 more vol
unteers to Washington.
The relief committee for the Ellsworth
Fund, has received since its formation last
evening $500.
Mr.. Snowden, Of the Alexandria Union,
refused to publish Col. Wilcox's proclama
ton. A squad Of Printers from the Regi-
ment was detailed to take the Office and
print the paper.
Every one that visits Alexandria brings
away some memento. The ol-cfoth in the
hall where Ellsworth fell, has been cut mp
and divided. Pieces Of the stars, covered
with his blood, are also cut up and carried
away.
The only occupant Of the slave-pen when
captured was negro, who being locked in
cell was overlooked When released he was
told he could follow his master
In view of the traitors who have deserted
the Navy, Com. Paulding has reformed the
entire signal books of the Navy.
BALTIMORE, May 2G.-The steamer Abel
aide has arrived from Norfolk.
General Butler was reinforced yesterday
by three thousand troops from New York
and Maine.
When the Adelaide left, it was under
stood that Norfolk would be attacked on
Monday. The rebels there are confident
they can hold Norfolk against any force.
The Bridge connecting Old Point Com
fort and Hampton has teen burned by the
rebels. t.... .... .-
No communication is allowed between
Portsmouth and Norfolk.
INDEPENDENCE. May 27.-The New Mexi-
can mail arrived here last night, u days out
from Santa Fe, with dates to the 18th inst,
and six through passengers.
Many U. s. officers in New Mexico have
resigned
| Capt. Roberts, one Of the Contractors Of
the mail line from Cannon City, brought in
with him 81 900 in god dust, for parties in
the Fast, also 90 letters. This line is now
in complete running order from Independ-
encc to Cam on City and Gallo Gulcb.
The coach leaves here every Friday, and
passes over one Of The finest natural roads
in the West
Some Indians were seen on the route, but
they were pcaceable and quiet.
Grass in abundance.
1t was reported in Santa Fc, that Col Lo.
ring, commanding in New Mexico, had re-
sighed.
BosroN, May 27.-The steamer Massachu-
sets sailed to-day for Fort Pickens, with
crew of 124 men and 100 extra seamen for
the feet and a large amount Of munitions
of war.