The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1865-05-04
News Items.

hardly bc credited Men who had been on
the tramp from eight or nine o'clock in the
morning OF one day until past three the next,
after intervals scarce sufficient to enable
them 10 boi! cup of coffee and bolt bit of
pork and crackers, spring from the earth
and rush upon their way 81 outing, yelling,
and cheering. as if their hard life was the
soldiers state OF existence in tn. world =
Col. Parrot, Of the Cd Iowa, absolutely re.
yelled in the idea of starting ahead again
before he had time to lie ,wn. "
correspondent Of the Chicago Tribune
writing from Buffalo, while the remains of
the late Chief Magistrate were in that city
says: 1t IS constan ly remarked by those
who have g en- the President that he looks
very young, and wears an innocent, boyish
expression on his features. To this belief
the writer inc!ines. There is something
certainly very sweet, amiab,e and attractive
in that dead face. The strong outlines
which characterized the ply siognomy of the
deceased while Twin (, have been softened
and mellowed by the touch Of DEATH 1t
seems rs II death were a mas ter architect i"
this instance. in smoothing and refining a
countenance proverbiai for its bold outlines
The mouth seems small and pressed
compared to its life size. &c.,. ...a.-....
The Washington special Of the N 7r;
bane says: ut may relieve unnecessary
anxieties Of the people, amidst the general
sorrow to hear the assurance given by Pres
ident johnson. that so far as be is able he
will conform to the general policy OF Mr.
Lincoln. He particularly requested, indeed
he insist ed that all the members Of NJ. LIN.
coins Cabinet should make breach of the
custom Of rendering their designations. as lie
desired all the departments TO remain as
hitherto.
The remains Of Willie lincoln, buried in
Georgetown cemetry. have been tliEia, erred
emb.lmed, and will be brought to Sprin :.
field and buried with the President.
Late sdvices show there is gnod pros.
pect of capturing jeff DAVIS specie and
baggage train, if not himself and cabinet.
President johnson has oh ngei the dav
appointed by him for humiliation and pray.
er from Thur day the 25th inst, until
Thursday, June list. His attention was
called to the fact that the 25,h inst. is Ascen.
sion day, and is sacred TO large number
Of christians MS one of rejoicing on the as.
cension of our Savior. ... ......
A corresp, ndent writing from Washing
ton to the New York Post on the 29.h ult.
says it is understood that Sec. Stanton IS
order will dismiss from the military service
at least fifty Thousand p iva,es.
The Iri6une's New b, IN correspondent O,
the 9th says the lamentations of Sherman's
army over the assassination of President
Lincoln was suddenly changed into rejoic
ing at the appearance Of Gen. Grant
The terms granted johnson embrace the
surrender Of the four armies Of the military
divisions of the West, but excluding the 9th,
that Of Dick Taylor's lying west of the Chat.
tahoochie river.
Among the Generals surrendered is Gen.
Beauregard. Among the Lieut. Generals is
Haraee. Bragg, lately relieved of his com
mand. was not surrendered Wade Hamp.
ton refused 20 be surrendered, and is report,
ed to have been shot by Gen. Johnston in
an alteration. but q more trust worthy re-
port says he fled in company with Davis.
The number actually surrendered is 81,
400, although more names are given. All
the militia from North Carolina, South
Carolina. Georgia, and the Gulf States are
included. a...... 49,.
The War Department on the 2Sth ult.
issued an order for reducing the expenses OF
military establishments. The reductions in
brief are: ua -.- ."
]. That tie chiefs of the respective bu.
reaus of their department Proceed mmedi.
ately to render the expen>es of their respect.
i've departments to what is absolutely nee
essary IN view OF the immediate retiuc ion Of
the forces in the field and garrison, and
speedy termination of bostilties
I'd. That the Quartermaster General dis.
charge all ocean transports not required to
bring home troops in remote departments. =
All river and inland transportation will be
discharged, except that required for nccess-
airy supplies to the troops in the field Pur.
chasing horses, mules, wagons, and other
land transportation will be stopped
g. That the Oommissarv General OF sub
sis,ence discontinue purchase Of supplies in
his department. ~ f
4. That the Chief Of Ordnance stop all
purchase Of arms and ammunition. and ma
teTia,s therefor. and reduce the manufacture
at aims and ordnance stores, in Government
nrsenals as rapidly as can be done without
injury 10 the service. a-s.
B. That the Chief Engineer stop all work
in all field fortification. and other works,
except these for which specific appropria-
tions have been made by commanders for
c mn l. ion.
g. That oil soldiers in hospitals who re
Gure no further medical treatment be hon
orably discharged from the service with i'm.
mediate payment All officers and enlisted
men who have been prisoners Of war and are
aow on iurlough or IN parole camp 10 all re
cInits in rendezvous, except those fer the
regular army, will likewise be honorably
discharged. ats
Z. That the Adutapt General of the ar.
my will cause AL immediate return 10 lie
made bv all commanders in the field, garri-
sons. detschments and posts Of their res
pective forces. with view to their inr,nedi-
ate reduction. b. aE
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