The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1868-03-12
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New Orleans, Mar. 5.
New York, Mar. 6.

tonight.
New York, Mar. 6.
Tho Tribune's special dated New
Orleans 9Th says: The Republican
State Committee in a meeting to-
night, resolved that we arc in full
sympathy with Congress in its efforts
to enforce the laws andcompcl public
officers and tho President himself to
obey them; that tho cheers which
were given for Jefferson Davis and
the simultaneous recognition Of Gen.
Hancock, by the rebel fire companies
) esterday, were insulting, to tho flag
Of our country, and to the gallant
soldiers who fought to defend it; that
We recommed to Congress and Gen.
Grant, the immediate removal of Gen.
Hancock, and that we regard cheers
for him and JEFF. Davis by the steam
men as sufficient cause of his removal
Gen. Hancock and JEFF. Davis were
seen in the same carriage tonight.
The Democratic State Convention
met today; Gen. Steadman made a
violent speech sustaining Mr.. john
son and Indicating force as the only
means Of resistance to Congress.
New York, March 6.
The Times Washington special
says: Full returns from the Alabama
election have not yet been received
at the Army Headquarters. 1t is
thought there is no doubt that the
new Constitution is lost. 1t appears
from the records that Gen. Pope orig.
inally ordered the election to be for
but two days, and that the change to
four days was made by Gen. Meade,
in accordance with the direct sugges-
tons of Gen. Grant.
New York Mar. s.
The Tribune's Washington dis
patch says:
The President makes it known to-
night that he has at least turned
his attention to his defense on the
subject. He says: have so far,
only one gentleman namely: Mr. Da-
vid Dudly Field, of New York; but l
have written and telegraphed to
others manly: VIM NJ. Evarts, w. s.
Grocshbck, and others, but l have
not received replies from them.
Chief Justice Chase entertains no
intention ofprotracting the impeach-
ment trial.
The Senate Committee of Mana.
gers, it is understood, have agreed
that it is the duty of Mr. Chase to de-
eide admissibility of Mr. Wade, and
that he will be called on so to act.
The friends Of the President argue
that the trial will not be finished
during next July or FIVE months.
Stanberry was with the president
several hours yesterday.
Des Moines, Mar. 6.
In the Senate yesterday, bills were
passed to provide for the publication
and distribution of the laws of the
Twelfth General Assembly; and to
provide for establishing Circuit
Courts, and Courts Of Common Pleas
throughout the State.
A memorial was presented asking
that the McGregor Western Land
Grant be given to the Forty Third
Parallel Railroad Company, as the
proper Company to build the road
as originally intended.
New Orleans. Mar. 6.
A special to tho Tribune says:
This mornings Times makes q
left-handed apology for tho cheers
which the rebel fire dept. gave Gen
Hancock and JEFF Davis, and says il
this be treason, make the most of it.
Gen Hancock's policy has reduced
the city currency TO Is per cent dis.
count; an increase Of 8 pcr cent since
the firemen's parade. So much excite
ment prevails among the poor who
hold the city notes, that fears are
entertained of serious troubles to-
night.
The democratic convention, now
in session, praise Hancock, of course.
Baltimore, March Z.
The Republican State Convention
elected delegates to the National con-
vention, and adopted resolutions ia.
voring universal manhood suffrage,
and the reconstruction policy Of Con-
gress, and instructing the delegates to
vote for Grant for president and J. A.
Cresswell for vice president.
New York, March Z.
The Times Washington special
says the action of the House in the
case ofButler Of Tennessee, was sig
niicant, as it established the manner
in which persons who cannot take
the test oath may be admitted to seats.
The bill was drawn with especial ref.
erence to the fact that it established
final precedent and was passed by a
large majority, many democrats vo-
ting for it. Itprovidcs that all per-
sons who have been relieved from po-
litical disabilities incurred by partici.
patton in the rebellion, shall not be
required to take that portion of the
test oath, which states that they have
not given aid or comfort &c.
The committee on Ways and Means
have decided not to recommend the
collection Of the tax on cigars by af:
fixing a stamp to each cigar, on the
ground that it is impracticable, they
will adhere to the method of afixing
stamps to the boxes.
New York. March z.
The Tribunes' W ashington dispatch
says: The summons for the appear
ance Of Mr.. johnson is to be served
on him by the Sergeant -at-Arms of
the Senate. 1t is signed by the Chief
Justice, and the Sergeant.at-Arms is
required to serve four days before it,
10 made returnable. 1t is endorsed on
the back with q precept, similar to
writs Of summons and used in ordi-
nary courts. The President will re-
spond in person, and then waits ac>
ton Of the Senate in reference to his
filing demurrer when q dismissal Of
complaint and quashing Of articles
will he demanded.
Washington, March, Z.
Yesterday the organization Of the
High Court Of Impeachment was
completed. Mr. Wade was sworn in
the rules formed by the senate, adop.
ted and the President summonsed to
appear on March 18th to which day