The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1868-03-05
New York, Feb. %.

Tho Herald's Washington dispatch
states: 1t is not believed tw,
thirds vote against the President car
be obtained in the Senate.
Youngstown, Ohio, Feb. %.
An unfinished house, belonging
to ex-Governor Todd, was burned
this morning. Loss $50,
The Posts special Washington
18th, II 20 P. NJ. says:
Gov. Boutwell,, Chairman of the
Impeachment committee informed
your correspondent this morning
that he did not think that articles
would be reported to the House to
day. He says they are not yet com
pleted all the statements to the. con
trary Notwithstanding. The com
mittee held another meeting to-day
and considered further various drafts
of articles of impeachment which
have been submitted. Il is found
very difficult to come to an agree
ment. There is so much difference
Of opinion among the various MEM
bers of the committee rs to the char.
acter of the articles to be reported
to the House.
Everything is quiet at the War
Department this morning, and up to
noon Gen. Thomas had not made his
appearance. No further trouble is
anticipated from him.
Monroe, Iowa, Feb. 20.
Mr.. p. knight, and old ard respec-
cd citizen of this place, was run over
by the down passenger train this
morning, and badly injured. He had
oneleg and arm broken, and other
wise badly injured. The accident
happened about a quarter of a mile
east of this station. Mr. X. was walk
ing on the track, and did not hear
train, although they whistled and
rang the bell. A boy walking q lit
tie distance behind, followed to him
to get out Of the way, but failed to
make him hear, X. having his head
tied up and beinga little deaf We
learn that amputation of his leg will
be necessary. He will probably die
from the effects of his injuries.
New York Mach 29.
The Worlds Washington special
states that in the Executive session
of the Senate yesterday, an import
ant resolution offered by Mr.. Sum-
ner was principally under discussion
1t proposed that the Senate should
no intercourse with the President in
view of tho fact that the House Of
Representatives had declared in IA
vor Of impeachment. After consid-
cradle discussion, the resolution was
voted down.
New York, %.
The Worlds Washington says that
yesterday noon double guard was
placed at al the entrances Of the War
Department. Two commissioned off,
Gers were stationed inside the build
ing and last night . double line Of
troops encircled the building.
San Francisco, %.
In the State Senate to-day, resolu.
tions were passed favoring Congress
ional action on impeachment.
Washington, Feb. %.
The Cabinet meeting yesterday was
longer than usual. A writ of quo war
rant viii certainly be applied tor by
the Government, perhaps to-day, in
. proper tribunal with view to COM
pei Il. u. Stanton to show cause
why he retains possession of the War
Department.
The President last ev ening was en-.
teytained BY Judges Of tho Supreme
Court, Atty Gen Stanbery, and Ia few
others At dinner; Chief Justice Chase
was invited but was not pre- sent.
Speaker Colfax's public reception
was largely attended.
The Counsel to defend the Presi-
dent before a high court of impeach-
ment not yet engaged.