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

rotary of War shall DO issued through
the General Commanding, and in cast
Of his inability through the next ir
rank, was unconstitutional, and in
centravenence of the commission o.
the said Emory, with intent thereby
to induce the said Emery to violate
the provisions of said act, and obey
such orders as Andrew Johnson might
give.
Ex-Lieutenant Governor Ford o.
Ohio, expired tonight.
The Republicans held caucuss to-
night. Mr.. Pollard in the chair; about
seventy members were present. The
only business was the selection Of
managers on the part of the House
to conduct the impeachment pro
ceedings before the Senate. The fol.
lowing were elected by ballot: MI
Stevens, Of Pa; Mr. Butler, of Mass.
Mr. Bingham, of Ohio; Mr. Boutwell,
of Mass; Mr. Wilson, of Iowa; MI
Willioms, of Pa; and Mr. Logan, Of
Illinois.
Cincinnati, Marco, 3.
At the municipal election held in
Newport, Kentucky, yesterday the
whole Union ticket was elected, the
vote was the largest ever polled in
that place. M ii
Pittsburgh, March, 3.
The Republican County Conyen.
ton assembled in this city yesterday
to select delegates for the State and
National Conventions. Resolutions
were adopted favoring the impeach
ment Of Andrew johnson, and
thanking Stanton for his firm stand
against the President.
Cedar Rapids, Mar. 3.
The Republicans yesterday elected
their ticket without opposition.
Omaha, Neb. Mar. 3.
Geo. W. Roberts, republican, was
elected mayor yesterday by 4S3 ma
jority.
Des Moines, March 3.
Spofford, (Dem.) was elected May
or by 81 majority.
The Council will stand, 10 Rep. and
4 DEM; and Of the city officers excep
ting Mayor, the Attorney, Treasurer
Marshall and Assessor, are Republi.
oans. The temperance question was
the only one at issue at the polls.
Fl. Wayne, March g.
A sleeping car on the Pittsburg, IT
Wayne and Chicago r. r., going cas-
took fire early this morning nea,
Delphos, and was totally consumed
loss SIC, 900; only one person in tn,
car at the time. The origin of thu
fire unknown.
Montreal, March, 3.
Legal proceedings are tc be taker
with 9 view to unseating the Mayor
The election having commenced Of
Ash Wednesday, statutory holiday
1t is suspected that an abortion
case is connected with the poisoning
Of the late DR.. Patton, found dead il
his bed last week, parties occupying
a high position are under exanina'
nation, 5t 4.
A heavy snow storm prevailed
here yesterday and today, there
have been no mails from the Wes
since Saturday.
New York. March, 4.
Col. Daniel E. Sickles, of the 5tl
infantry has been ordered to repor,
without delay to Mai. Gen. Hancock
and take the command Of the 20tE
y. s, Infantry, Is.
New York, March, 4,
The Times special says: Persona
feeling is developing into a PROPOSE
ton to elect a new president Of tn,
Senate, In order that the sucoessfu
issue Of the Impeachment tria
would not result in elevating Wad,
to the Presidency.
Burlington, Iowa, March, 4.
The stone work on the bridge
across the Mississippi, at this place
was completed yesterday, tits tho,
the iron work will be completed ant
trains running by July.
Washington, Mar. 4.
The bill authorizing the Secretary
OF War to employ q Counsel for thu
defense of the General of the army
and any other officers or persons en-
trusted with the enforcement of tn,
reconstruction acts, has become {
law without the presidents approx
al. "a 44;'
The House immediately consider
ed Jencks' additional Impeachment
article. The mover speaking in it
support.
The Chair submitted a communi
cation from Chief Justice Chase rels
tive to the rules adopted by the SEN
ate, expressing dissent from the view
taken by the Senate, that the mana
gers can be received or any act done
except as Court Of impeachment
but il willing if necessary, to abide
this decision, n
The House impeachment mana.
gers appeared, followed b. members
of the House, the latter Arranging
themselves outside the bar Of thu
Senate. The speaker was invited to
9 seat at the side Of president Wade.
Bingham presented articles of i'm
parchment which yore read,
CHICAGO MARKETS.
Chicago, March 4.
Flour tirmcr, and, in some cases
trifle and higher.
Wheat active and under good spec
ulative demand at 1,99@2, 90, and clio
sed 1861 ,96i.
Corn active and firmer at 793.
Oats frmer at 66(057}. al
Rye active at 4,59@I, go for No. 1.
Barley sold at 2,O9. a
Provisions quiet and tirner.
Mess Pork &c. Fl -ff'
Hogs reed 5000; which sold At
!, 76@a,00. .f<fF l1
Cattle reed 2,243; quiet and firm
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