The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1868-03-26

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ceive most distinguished attention
from the Papal Government, and is
overwhelmed with invitations to pub
lilo honors which, in his present disa-
bled condition, he is compelled to de-
cline.
The Imperial Ukase promulgated
from st. Petersburg which removes
the few remaining distinctions be-
tween Poland end other provinces of
the empire, obliterates all traces Of
Polish nationality in the political
government at Warsaw, and COM
pletes the absorption of Poland into
Russia as an integral portion Of the
empire.
Additional particulars Of Japanese
affairs: The country is quiet. The
rebellion Of the Tycoon has been
partially suppressed, and there is
reason to hope strong government
in conjunction with Mikado, the spir-
itual emperor.
New York, %.
The erald'sspeeial telegram from
Cuba, st. Thomas, st. Doming and
Port Rico, states that three strong
shocks of earthquakes was felt at st
Thomas, and business was paralyxad
Gen Barex has not yet arrived in
st. Domingo.
The cholera has disappeared.
Awful shocks Of earthquakes were
felt III Port Rico, and the inhabit-
ants in the Porte were fleeing to the
ships for safety.
New York, %.
The Tribune's Washington special
states that the Ways and Means
committee has finally determined to
retain two dollars tax on Whiskey.
Wilmington, March, %.
The Radicals claim that the con-
stitution will be ratified, but the con-
servatives has speakers canvassing
every county Of the State, and feel
confident of success. The consrva.
tive committee are also canvassing
every district and register,
ing voters.
Quite q sensation was created yes
terday morning by the appearance
Of . member Of mysterious notices
posted, supposed to be initiated from
Kuklux Khan.
Washington March %.
The President ordered the assign
ment Of Brevet Maj. Gen. r. J.
Buchanan, according to his brevet
Rank, this puts him in temporary
command Of the 9Th military dist,
and undoubtedly settles the question
whether Hancock will return or not.
London March %.
Advices from Abysinia continue
favorable, at last accounts nearly all
tho troops of the expedition reached
high table lands, though the roads
were found very bad, the extreme
advance had carried in the vicinity
Of the lake Ashangee, and met as
no hostile opposition from the ma
tives.
A report had been received from
the interior that King Theodorious
had intrenched himself with his
whole army on Talanta.
London, Mar. "a.
An influential meeting was held
in the Mansion House yesterdays m,
presided over by the Lord Mayor. A
-eonmitsco was appointed to urge
forward the telegraphic communiCa-
ton to India, China and Australia,
by sub marine cable. The English
Government will be asked to assist
in this important enterprise.
New York, Mar. Is.
The Worlds Washington special
says:
It is now reported that Mr. Seward
has promised the mission to st Peters
burg to General Banks. The report
lacks confirmation.
The President's veto Of the bill to
prevent appeals in habeas corpus
cases is completed. 1t was approved
by the Cabinent to-day, and will be
presented to Congress tomorrow.
Waikiki, N. Y, Mar. %.
The New York Worlds special
says:
This town elects H B Ogden, DEM
ocart, candidate for Supervisor by so
majority. He is the first democratic
Supervisor elected for 10 years. A
democratic Town Clerk was also
elected, and probably the rest of the
democratic ticket. Last year the
town went Republican by 1853 ma
lority.
New York, Mar. 25.
The Tribune's Washington special
says:
At the cabinet meeting yesterday,
Mr. johnson submitted several inn,
portant subjects for consideration
Among others, his veto of the bill
taking from the Supreme Court ap-
pellate jurisdiction in cases of kabeas
corpus.
There is q rumor again afoat that
the president intends to resign before
the conclusion of the impeachment
trial.
Washington, Mar. Is.
The Chicago Journals special saws:
The President and his Counsel was
thoroughly Disguised with the char
acter OF the replication made by the
managers; and denounce it as gross
insult to them, and say il is no reply
to the Presidents answer. The
Presidents friends now assert that
he will not have affair triul, and have
abandoned all hope Of his acquittal.
Gen Hancock has left for q brief
visit north. The question of his ap-
pointment to the command of the
Military Department of the Atlantic
hangs fire. Gen Hancock does not
show as much disposition as formerly
to attach himself to the failing for.
tunes of president.
The president has just sent to the
Senate his veto OF the bill containing
: section taking away the appellant
jurisdiction ofthe Supreme Court in
habeas corpus cases. The veto is
very short.
1t is probable that the House will
now concur in the Senate amend \
ments to the bill repeating tax on
manufacturers.
The House has heen allday consid- I
ering the bill.
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