The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1865-05-18

again to be superseded by the vile ensign
Of treason.
The rebel force previous to the evacuation
ct Montgomery burned $4,000 bales Of cot
ton. This correspondent says that the
great mass Of the people are rejoicing at the
downfall! Of the rebellion and the restoration
Of the Union. ~
The Herald's special says, Dick Turner,
the brutal dungeon keeper escaped night
before last from the cell to which he had
been confined. His recapture is regarded
as certain. ....s.,. sr-r
The Tribune's special has the following
Arrangements are making at the Treasury
to pay of the I and 9Th corps, now encamp-
ed in the rear of Alexandria, within the
next two weeks. ..s.. sa-o ,,.a.. o.
The Government has paid out one hund.
red and thirty million for its department
during the month. The Government ex
poets to be in telegraphic communication
Mobile by tomorrow. ess o,aa 1@l.-.
,.a ...Hl. ne New York; May Is.
The g''erFillss have subsidized. and thus
the wires have not beer molesteJ between
Washington and Georgia . .Ht ga,
A Carolinan who came through Virginia
on horseback, in the track Of the I'd corps.
and two DAYS III its ear reports that he
neither saw nor heard of guerrlas and that
he was wholly unmolested In every county
were some rebel officers and soldiers return.
ed, wearing their uniforms for want of other
clothing, and going vigorously to farming
with their own h,nds A few women are
still defiant, hut the men are suhdued and
seem anxious now to be alone for the sake
Of peace and agriculture, as they were four
years ago. to he let alone. and are tired Of
the wicked work Of destroying tie Union.
Maj Gen. Howard has been appointed at
the head Of the Freedman's Burp.r. s.,r
Gen. Sherman's army started from Rich
mond on Friday. and will be here with the
General at the head on Wednesday CT
Thursday. a.r.fr tn b. f,~. 3tg...a.s
The Trihunc's Richmond correspondent
says, Hunter was arrested at his home in
Essex county, hy squad of cava Try under
Colonel Mcintyre. .......-...-..-.... -#
Rail Road communication betwoea Rich
mond and the South is being established as
fast as possible There IN but very little
material IN the country fit to repair the
roads with.
The Times learns from source of I'M
doubted authority, that jeff. Davis will be
confined at Fort Lafayette. .. ...l. q
The Washington special says, the work
of recognizing the army is engaging the
earnest attention of the General.in Chief
tie War Department, and many of the lead
ing commanders. The question as to which
troops will be mustered out and which re-
tanned is not fully decided, but it is probable
that those whose terms expire prior to DC
tober next will be first attended TO- II is be.
lieved, however. that in recognizing the
army an opportunity will be given to every
worthy officer. and every good soldier to re-
main in the service. To this end an order
will soon he issu,d requiring Department
commanders 10 ascertain the number Of off.
GERS desiring to remain in the service, and
to appoint boards to determine their onal-
fications and report thereon .sa'e.H.r
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The Hcra,d's Washington special SAYS,
upsn the arrival here OF Gen. Sherman, it
is probable that's very spicy correspondence
between him and General H,lleck will he
brought to light. The original letters are
no: here, but the following is the substance
of tkem: .. o n.t.t
.l .. Gen H1lleck to Gen Sherman
As you will be in Richmond in few
days, allow me to Offer you the inequalities
Of my house here, where shall be gratified
to receive you and contribute to make your
sojourn agreeable, ..
Gen. Sherman to Gen. Halleck:
Your proffered hospitality rs respectfully
declined, I had hoped to pass through Rich.
mond without the painful necessity Of meet.
ing you. Your recent dispatch to the War
Department is a sufficien. explanation.
Gen. Halleck to Gen. Sherman.
Iregret your declining my invitation
and the unfriendlv spirit manifested in your
note. If yon knew the feeling N Washing
ton and at the War Department in reference
to your agreement with johnson YOU would
appreciate the motive of my despatch to
Washington. Permit me to assure you Of
my kind feeling toward you personally and
my high admiration for your services.
a- Gen. Sherman tn Gen Halleek.
I think I understand. both the circum.
stances and the men snffic,e nt,y well to ap-
preciate the motives of vonr despatch Both
you and Mr.. Siantcn sent me warning to
beware of assass,ns. did not then know
that the authors Of the warning were them.
selves the assassins had to fear.
New York. Nav *
The Tribune says II. s Foote late of the
rebel Congress who was some time since re.
leased from prison is here on parole was a
few days since Notified that he must either
stand q trial for treason or quit the country.
He accepted the latter a. ,ernstive and is now
supposed to be in Canada.
The Tribune's special says the report that
there was in circulation in Germany, coun.
terfeit q. S. Bonds grew out of the jealousy
of the popularity of our Bonds, and was re.