The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1865-06-08
New York, June 6,

lhe Writer OI the threatening letter was
arrested to-day by Colonel Ingraham's or
der, and proved to be an insane French
man, who labors under the delusion among
other things, that the Government owes
him one hundred and fifty thousand dol
lars, and if it was not paid by the 10Th in-
his own hands and obtain revenge. AL
though not directly stating his intention to
assassinate the President such is the infer
ence drawn from the letter. lie has been
properly disposed Of. -.' 81"
Martin ii. Conway writes TO the Tribune
from Richmond, that there has been no
general election in Virginia; that special
election has been held in but few counties;
that returns have been received only from
three or four counties in which Union mon
were elected, except Alexandria.
The Tribune's Washington special says,
a prominent rebel political leader says it
will be necessary to disfranchise all who
have taken part in the rebellion before the
North can impress its ideas of State SOW
ereignty and free labor on tho Southern
people.
washington, June B..
The Times specsl says, The military
commission held secret session yestcr-
day, and one of the reasons assigned for
the session was the publication of Friday
last in the Cincinnati Commercial. and cop
led from them by other papers, of n synop-
sis of the evidence taken in secret session,
on the first two days of the trial, and
known as the suppressed testimony
Some ten days ago it was determined that
this testimony should be publishc,, if poss-
ible on Friday, the I'd inst, inasmuch as
there would be q session of the commission
on Fast day, the lst inst, AMI therefore no
report Of cuerent proceedings would be in
the way of the publication OF the entire
suppre ssed testimony in n single issue of
the leading Daily newspapers OF the prin-
cipal cities. ........ ...
For good reasons. on Tuesday last this
order ~ To publication was postponed UNI
til further developments should take place
in the trial. This morning 10 the surprise
of Judge Holt and all others having control
OF the case, the newspapers contain an inn
perfect synopsis " the suppressed evidence.
Upon inquiry it turned out that Ben. Pitt
man had furnished Pine copy TO the Cincin-
natl papers. This Ben. Pittman styles
himself the Recorder of The military com
mission, now trying the aSsessins. His
real position is confidential clerk to Col.
Burnett, the Assistant Judge Advocate,
and he has charge ofthe sheets upon which
the evidence is transcribed in long hand
y. NJ
and assists the Messrs. Murphy the official
reporters of the the trial without authcri-
cation Of any kind. Mr.. Pittman made a
synopsis said to b" imperfect, and sent ii
by mail 10 the Cincinnati Commercial. IT
is said that Pittmau has violated the oath
he was requested 10 take upon entering
his present service. ...
The Judge Advocate to-day, immediate
~ on hearing what Pittman had done. or
dercd the publication of the suppressed
testimony i'm full, and it was sent to the
Associated Press for that purpose.
What treatment Pittinan will receive
from the Government for his breach Of Of
fetal confidence is left to speculation.
A large meeting Of loyal citizens was
18th. and another nj exington on the Goth.
Speeches were made and resolutions were
passed OF u most loyal character. The Sal
isburv meeting recommended that a State
Convention be held at Raleigh, June Goth,
and elected delegates thereto.
The North Carolilians evince great Gag
erness to- re-establsh "a loyal Governm ont.
A company has been started in Rich
mond, Va, with Gov. Picrpoint nj the
head. to open up Virginia to emigration
from the North, and to furnish all Informal
ton necessary. '....s .
The case of Congressman Harris will be
brought before Congress. IT ia IL question
whether he will be allowed to sit in that
body. .
.r.... Washington, June 6.
The Tribune's special says, the SUPPRESS
ed testimony sllrreptiously published by
Ben. Pittman, has greatly endangered the
lives of the witnesses, some OF whom are
still in Canada. DIR. J. b. Merritt, one Of
the witnesses, is q cultivated and well read
gentleman, OF excellent manners. n Ply
stefan by profession, and evidently very
truthful. Indeed. after he concluded his
testimony before the Court, Gen. Grant
being present, rose and stated that he knew
the witness md desired to vouch for his
crediblity. DR.. Merritt was cautioned not
to return to Canada. both by his friends
! here and his wife there. but he persisted in
goiug to close up his business, intending
to return here immediately. lie has not
! been heard fror, since.
Some persons may be interested in learn
ing that the Chronicle Of TODAY, in order
to SGT at rest whatit callsa malignant false
hood, SAYS on the authority of Mr.. Stanton
! himself that he has not resigncd-that it is
not known that he has designed to leave
,, the Cabinet very soon, and that he has had
~ dispute. no differences. or no collision
with President Johnson. Ills relations
with the President are of the most cordial
/ and friendly character. and the Presidents
relations with Mr.. Stanton are entirely
agreeable and confidential. -a.
! lie has never had any difference, rluch
! less collision with his Secretary Of War,
nor has he given such assurance to any
| one, Major General or otherwise, has been
! attributed to him. And the Chronicle also
further saws this latter statement is made
| by authority Of President Johnson.
The Secretary of the Treasury has devid-
! ed Mississippi, South and North Carolina
into Districts for the collection of Internal
taxes.
XIX. New York, June7
The Tribune announces that the Presi-
dent will soon issue proclamation rostor-
ing the privilege of Haebus Corpus and
ordering very general clearance Of the
military prisons. -...rs