The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1868-06-18
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New York. June Is.

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Officers Lyman Heldenbrant and
Anderson of the 14th Ward, were at
acked by a mob last evening and
BADLY beaten. Lyman in plain clothes
lad entered a liquor saloon and asked
or q drink. He was no doubt recog-
lized as he was forcibly elected by
hose inside, and attacked by others
n the street; the other two officers
named came to his help, and received
ike abuse. Capt. Garland arrived
with reserve and quelled tho riot,
md made several arrests.
The naval Cadets arrived at West
ointyesterday morning, in the prac-
lice feet ofthe Academy at Annapo-
lis.
A formal reception will take: place
to day, after which Gen. Grant will
award the diplomas, and Prof Cop
pee of the Board of Visitors, will de-
liver the grafton to the graduates.
Chicago Times special Washing
ton June IA says:
The Russian Government is becom-
ing anxious again about its pay for
Alaska, and the attention of the
House committee on foreign affairs
has been called to it.
A bill will probably be reported
this week, making the necessary an
preparation Of seven million five hun
dred thousand dollars in gold.
Senator Fessenden declines the in
vitation ola public dinner in Boston.
Adj. Gen. Thomas has been sent
south to finish his examination OF
the cemeteries of the Union soldiers.
The National Intelligencer, Mon.
day will have a lengthy editorial ad-
vocating the removal Of Sec'y Nc
Cullough.
The Chicago Republicans special
Washington June IA says:
Tho friends of Chief Justice Chase
have commenced work here in q very
vigorous manner, to organize for the
forthcoming Democratic convention.
Pendleton's supporters seem to be
aware of the fact that Chase is rapid
" gaining ground, for quite a num-
Der of them have arrived from the
west within forty-eight hours to
work against Chase.
Wooley was notified yesterday that
his presence would be no longer
needed by the Managers Committee,
but he will remain here until the as
sembling of the Convention to work
for Pendleton.
Chicago, June Is.
Yesterday was very warm; ther-
mometer ranging 92o to $40 in shade.
1t was 50 at 8 o'clock in the evening.
Washington, June 10.
Senator Doolittle did not attend
the Chase meeting at Philadelphia
Being chairman of the Executive
Committee, Democratic and Con
sentative member in Congress, hi
did not feel at liberty to take active
measures in advance of the Conven.
ton, relative to the candidate to b,
nominated.
New York, June Is.
Rio Janeiro dates 9th Bueno
Ayres ofApril 9th state, that Lopo,
was strongly fortified upon the river
Tibiewa with an army Of about 10,
600 men. Humatia still remained i.
his possession, although the Brazilli
ans fleet is anchored above and below
The sickly season has set in and tn
men Of the allies were making impa.
tient demonstrations over the delays
1t is reported that the Government
had instructed MARQUEE Caxicas t,
assault at any cost. The rumors wer
gaining credence in Buenos Ayres
that the United States intended I,
interfere.
The General Assembly OF Brazi
was awaiting quorum to be regular
" opened.
The President Of the Argentine
Confederation will probably be i'm
peached Immediately on the assem-
bling ofthe Congress.
New York, June Is.
The Liedcrkrauz and Orion socie
tics leave at 8 this eve., for Chicago
to take part in the grand Sangerfest
Delegations from other societies will
accompany them.
The Chair submitted a petition
from the citizens of Ohio, favorin.
the passage of Jenckes' Civil Service
Bill.
Mr.. Nye introduced a bill relative
to coast defenses. Referred.
Mr. Hendricks, from the Commit
tee of Naval Affairs reported bill
to facilitate the settlement of certain
prizes U s. District Court in Flori
da.
Mr.. Fowler introduced bill tt
provide for the better security of life
on steamboat and other vessels. Re
ferred.
Bills were introduced amending
Homestead law; amending habeal
corpus acts; also, to define felonies
and misdemeanors; and regulate pre-.
emptory challenges courts for the
district of Texas.
Chicago, June l6.
Preparations for the sixteenth am
nual Sangerfest of North American
Sangerbund which is to formally open
in this city tomorrow, are about
completed. The foreign delegations
will arrive ct noon to-day, and will
be mot by the Executive committee
and citizens with carriages and music,
and escorted to departments design.
ed for their occupancy during the
festival. These delegates are from
Dresden, Cologne, Berlin, Hamburg
and Kerchen. The decorations for
the occasion arc being made on a
magnificent scale. The buildings OF
German citizens and their public
halls and the places to be used for
the festival being festooned with ever
greens, &C., while imposing arches
span the principal streets to be used
in the conduct oftheexercises.
New York, Juno 16.
The formal reception of naval Ca
diets by army Cadets took place at
West Point yesterday in the after
noon. Gen. Grant awarded the dip
Tomas to the graduating class, and
tho annual address to the graduates
was delivered by Prof. Coppee. The
affair wound up with bali at which
the navies and their young army