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

The Times Of the 9th says, this evening
II may be expected the leaders Of the grea,
parties in the House of Commons will take
the opportunity Of expressing in the name
Of the nation, the horror which is everywhere
felt at the crime, and Of assuring the Amer,
ican people that whatever difference Of opin.
ion may exist in this country as to the pres
ent war, there is but one feeling Of sympa.
thy with them at the loss Of an honest and
high-minied magistrate.
I The London and Provincial journals alike
mention the intense excitement which the
news created, and alike are warm in eulo.
gies upon Mr.. Lincoln. and bitter in denun,
Citations of the assassin.
The Paris ard Continental journals con-
tain articles on the subject OF the scene on
Change at Liverpool, and which will moi
soon be forgotten. The excitement has rare
" if ever been exceeded. Late in the day
request was sent to the Mayor to call a
public meeting to express the sorrow and
indignation Of the people. Hundreds signed
the call, and the Mayor issued his proclama.
ton for a meeting at st. Georges Hall on
the p m. of the 9th. to be adjourned to the
evening Of the same day, that the working
classes might likewise have an opportunity
of attending.
The flags on the Town Hall, and other
buildings, and the shipping at Liverpool
were displayed at half-mast
The American residents in London, the
Union and Emancipation Societies, and the
people Of Manchester and Birminghom, were
to meet on the 9th, to express their senti.
ments.
The Liverpool Post Of the Goth is printed
With its columns in mourning.
The Times says nothing in Political c,rcles
can be remembered that ever drew 70, tn a
more unanimous feeling than this news
Personally Mr.. Lincoln enjoyed the kind re.
CARDS Of every man i, England. The ex-
tent to which his influence has extended in
upholding amicab!e relations between the
United States and England has been shown
by fail Of Unusual severity in all classes Of
securities.
The Times editorislly says that the news
will be received Throughout Europe with a
sorrow as sincere and profound as it awoke
even in the United States. Mr.. Lincoln's
perfect honesty became at once apparent,
and Engshmen learned to respect him
1t also says: Unjust as we believe it to be,
the Confederate cause will not escape the
dlshonor cast upon it by these wanton MUIR
derers. r.r ~ 50
The Daily News says that Mr.. Lincoln has
not fallen in the flush Of triumph, for no
thought of triumph. was in that honest and
humble heart. but his task was accomplished
and the battle Of his life was won, and in
all time tc come, among all who thrill of
manhood more than rank, the name of Abra-
ham Lincoln will be held in reverence and
love-
The News then continues: We will not,
without further and overwhelming proof, lay
tue charge Of this horrible conspiracy to the
leaders or abettors of the South.
The Star pays warm tribute to Mr.. Lin
coin and eulogizes his steadfast policy Of
peace, in spite of all obstacles, toward Eng.
land. It also expresses great confidence
that the North, even in its hour Of just in
dignatjon, will bear itself with that magma.
nimity and clcmency which has thus fai at.
tended its triumph.
The Daily Telegraph says. from violent
corruption, from factious hatred, froin mean.
ness. jealousy and uncharitableness, thi
great ruler was wholly free. AT last came
what seemed to be the frnition Of his labors
The reward of his patience and courage.
He entered Richmond as conqueror, but
he launched no decree Of prosecution against
the South. for the fight appeared to him to
be over. and it was not in his heart to bear
malice against beaten foe.
Much uneasiness was evinced in regard to
the assassination of President Lincoln. from
the fact that Andrew johnson would take
his place, and unavoidable deductions were
drawn from his conduct at the Inauguration
At Washington, and also from the tenor OF
his various species.
The London Times suggests that Mr..
johnson should voluntarily resign, or in case
Of his failing to do so, that public opinion
should be so expressed in regard to him, as
to lead him to resign.
The News says II has made careful! inqui
ries, and IS assured on reliable authority
that the incident 70 rcgretable. which occur.
red at his installation AZ Vice President,
could not, without injustice. he taken 10 rep.
resent Mr.. Johnson's character, rs those who
know hins WE'LL describe him as man of
real capacity and temperate habits. The
News adds that we must wait while before
we pass judgm ent upon him.
The failure Of the MesTs. Max, Of Lon.
don. large dealers in American securities,
was announced on the 26:h ult Their Tia.
bilities are stated to be fl5O,ooo.
Francs letters of coincidence from the
Emperor and Prince Napoleon to the family
Of the late Mr.. Golden is published.