The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1861-02-20
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missioner Of Patents has refused to extend
tie time for taking testimony on the appli
cation For tn, extension Of the Patent on
Elussey's reaper. lie directs the argument
to proceed on the 2Sth inst
| A fracas occurred tonight at the Walnut
Hotel, between Kellogg, of Illinois, and Me-
dill, Editor of the Chicago Tribune. nedill
was knocked down, when the bystanders
separated them. ~ v--
Private advicss from Montgomery state
that angements have been made for Il loan
of $14, 900, 900 by the last of March, at which
time the Confed,racy will have fifty regi-
mcnts of troops for the field, for the purpose
ofrcSisting coercion and in case. ola blockade
marching upon Washington. .aa.
1t is understood that Obligations from
/ Virginia, North Carolina and Missouri, will
vote against tie report the Peace Confer
encc. Maryland, Kentucky and Tennessee,
will go for it. 1t will probably be adopted
by majority of the States represented in
the Conference. as. a --t.
Hcmphil Jones, whowent South as spe-
cial Agent Of the Treasury Department, re-
turned to day, and is preparing report to
Secretary Dix, which will probably be pre-
scented to Congress to morrow.
1t has transp:red that Committee of New
York Bankers, waited upon Mr.. Buchanan
last December, ard informed him that the
Government loan would not be taken unless
Secretary Thomas was removed and Uni,,n
man substituted. They named Mr.. Dix,
and also stipulated that he should be an in
mate Of the White House.
WAsnISGroy, Feb. 16.--SESATE.-Vice
President Breckenridge being sick, the Sec.
rotary called the Senate to order.
On motion OF Mr.. Powell, Mr. Foot took
the Chair. Ha E.
Mr. Hall said he had been asked by the
unanimous request Of the Naval Committee
that the vote excuSing Mr.. Thompson from
scrvin: on the Naval Committee be recon
sidered. ."
The vote was re. onsidei and Mr.. Thomp
son was not excused.
The resolution for printing $4,000 addi-
tional copies of the Agricultural Report for
the Patent Office, was passed
HoUsE.--Mr. Kellogg, Of Illinois, present
ed memorial signed by 200 citizens of the
District he represents, against the amend
ments to the Constitution, lately introduced
by himself. ..-..- ....
Mr.. John Cochiane, Of New York, pre-.
scented the proceedings of the New York
Democratic Convention, signed by $50 dele
gates, relative to the settlement of the Ma
tional difficulties, which was laid on the table.
The House then considered private bills
A debate took place on the amendment to
the Postal bill, increasing the pay Of route
agents to $1,000 annually.
Mr.. WaShburne, of Illinois, Offered an
amendment that the p. NJ. General restore
such inland service as can be properly done.
Mr.. Stanton opposed the amendment
The bill was finally passed.
Mr.. Conway presented a memorial Of the
Legislative Assembly Of Kansas for indem-
nifty to certain persons for losses during the
late political troubles, which was referred
The report ofthe committee of33 came up
Mr.. Vandever nude Republican speech
Mr.. De Jannctte discanted on the beauties
of society and civilization in the new South
ern Confederacy. African slavery was the
only basis on which Republican liberty can
be preserved
The House adjourned.
MONTGOMERY, Feb. 15.-Congress appoint
ed Committee of six to make arrangements
for the Inauguration ON Monday next
4 communication relative to the purchaac
of vessels was referred. ....s..
An official copy Of the Texas Ordinance
was presented with the credentials Of dele
gates, one of whom arrived. Objection was
made to it's reception on the ground of It's
not being ratified Mr., Gregg, of Texas,
was invited to take seat as a delegate.
An act passed in secret session continuing
customs and officers until the first Of April,
requiring them to take the oath Of fealty to
the Provisional Government.
The Secretary Of the Treasury is instruct
ed to report plan for reducing expenses
and collecting revenues at fifty per cent.
NORFOLK, Va, Feb 15.-Tha Surveying
, schooner Crawford is preparing for sea at
Gosport. ..-.... .........
Five cases fmuskets, from Harpei's Ferry,
have been taken to Fortress Monroe
WASHINGTON, Feb 15.-The Convention
caucus to-nigat unanimously authorizes the
collection Of the reven lie on ship board out
side of insurrectionary forts. 1t will be
pressed to passage next week
Secretary Holt gave a levee to the Peace
Commissioners tonight. t
CLEVELAND, Feb. 1G.-The Lincoln party
left the Wcddell House at $50 this morning.
They were escorted TO the depot by the mill
tary and an immense concourse OF citizens.
The train left the depotsat o'clock. Mr..
Lincoln bowed alieu from the end Of the
rear car, amidst vocifcrous cheering. The
weather is fine. .A.
BURIED IN THE SNow.-We are informed
that, few days since, party of men at
tempted to clear way through the snow on