The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1865-05-11
TIse News.


Since the recent orders FIR the reduction
ofthe expenses. the Quartermaster's Depart
m, mt has effected reduction of its daily
expenses on the ocean and coast, with
transport service, of $3.50, 600, which is more
than 81 $780, 900 per month.
The Postmaster General has sent an agent
Of his Department to St. Louis, who will be
there on the 18th instant, to arrange for
the transportation Of the mails on the Miss
issippi river and its tributaries. ". '.....''
The First National Bank of Richmond has
been designated as the United States depos-
tory H. G. Faut is President This is the
only National Bank yet established 10 that
city. -' .!. '..E a' gre .fd p. b. sf
.' The Government has in its possession III
Washington, number of private houses
that are used for hospitals and other pur-
poses. A clearing ont of these buildings is
nbout to he made. and they will be turned
over to their owners. The Government hos
p,tals will also he abandoned as fast as cir
cums'ance will permit. ...ss . ..u ... :
The country adjacent Ia Washington pre-.
SCENTS an appearance somewhat similar to
what it did in 1861 the camps the troops
already arrived heing dotted on ev ry road
The farmers will suffer much hut they have
the satisfaction OF knowing it will be of
short duration, and for the last time.
is Several Of The Washi,gtonians who were
paroled by Gen. Grant and returned home,
have been sent South again. having refused
o TO take the oath Of allegiance and remain
good citizens. =.
.- The steamship H,bernia from Liverpool
April 9th, arrived on Saturday. The news
of The assassination of President Lincoln had
just reached England when the steamer left.
She brings the following showing the feel
ing it created there:
In the House of Lords on THURSDAY
night, Sir George Gray, on behalf of Lord
Palmerston, give notice that they would on
, tie LIST of May move an address to the Queen
expressing sorrow and Indignation at the
aSSonSHldliul vi IcSiuShI LtICOht, dilu
ing her to convey that expression Of feeling
to the American Government. Two great
meetings were held in Liverpool, which. af.
TT appropriate speeches had been delivered.
adopted unanimously resolutions expressive
Of their horror and deep sorrow at the as
sassination '". ' ..."
Tie commercial body Of London adopts
similar resolutions, and likewise the official
bodies in various towns and provinces.
The Americans in London assembled in
Grosvenor Hotel. The meeting adjourned
till the list Of May, when Minister Adams
will preside at a mas, meeting OF Americans
at St. James Hall. ~"a ." 81. '..s
Ono thousand nine hundred and ninety
three miles of the Atlantic cable are com.
pleted, and 400 miles already on board the
Great Eastern. 81
Beve ly Tucker and George N. Saunders
have suddenly disappeared from Canada
1t is reported they have gone in the direc
ton Of Halifax. President Johnson's re-
, ward for these gentlemen put flea in thei,
ears. az. ...s.. s...... .....,.s.. r-y 81"
F. As Senator Sumner was returning to his
rooms last Thursday night. he was shot at
by some person who fed and was not rec
ognized. How near the ball Of the would
be assassin failed of its object is not known
Next morning VT. Sumner resolved an
anonymous letter, saying: 1T is fortunate
for you that my aim was not good" Fa
Nv. Hon.. David Davis, of Bloomington, Til
nois, Judge Of the United States Court, by
request of Mrs. Lincoln end family, has con
scented to take charge of Mr. Lincoln's at
fairs and administer upon his estate. A
wise selection. The Judge, for many years,
was ono of the Presidents most intimate
and confidential friends. Chicago Tribune
President johnson will soon issue proc
larnaton declaring all vessels sailing under
the rebel flag to be pirates, and announcing
= that, if captured, they will be treated as
such. h. 'r
Sherman's army is expected Alexandria
ny tIc Isl pIOAitiO. OtOucindI 3 COultilaflu
is in the valley Of the Saluda river, with
headquarters at Anderson, South Carolina
e.- A bill has been introduced into the State
Senate of Arkansas, ostracising all who
have held Office under the late Confederacy;
also another bill granting people of color tho
right to sue and be sued, to testify in court,
and requiring the registration of marriages
II cnlored pc sons. The slavery .abolshing
amendment 10 The Constitution Of the Uni
ted States was adopted by both branches Of
the Legislature on April 18th. ."." ~
The house presented to General Grant by
citizens of Philadelphia, has been lhol ough-
Iy furnished throughout, and placed in pos.
session Of his family. The entire cost of
the mansion with its furniture is $50 900
The Philadeiphians now talk Of raising a
fund for home for Mrs. Lincoln in illinois.