The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1871-01-26

Annexation of st. Donaingo--De-
structtre Fire at Chicago.
London, Jan. "a
A dispatch from Lille on the 23d,
says that Gambetta received tel
egram TO the effect that the Garibal-
dams bad gained a victory near Dion
and tho enemy abandoned the strong
position previously held, and also q
largo amount Of war materiel. Many
prisoners, fell into Tho hands of the
Garibaldians, who are pursuing the
enemy. 'sh as.t =
Faidherbo made q long report to
Gambetta covering the recent oper.
ations of the Army Of the North.
He says that he lost no artillery or
prisoners in the battle of Quinton.
The only prisoners captured wero
stragglers. 400 ~
News has been received of 1900
Germans being expelled from Mar
settles. W. sSs
En- A eemi-ofiiciald declaration has been
received from Vienna on the Esd,
that while the Austrian government
approaches its duty, to strive to re-
store peace between Prussia and
France, it is Still deemed advisable to
await a favorable opportunity.
10 YES al 8 London, Jan. &c.
Favre will attend the London
Conference. Count Bismarck having
| in his capacity as chancellor and
political chief Of the German Empire,
refused safe conduct to Favre
through the German lines surround
ing Paris, the latter renewed his
application to the military authori.
ties, who granted pass so CAREFUL y
wordod az to dives. it Ct all inter-
ferences OF a political nature. Favre
probably has already left PARIS.
The French Army of the North is
arriving at Arras. g.
Donneil and Lille are totally aban
doned, and the discouraged citizens
of Lille are indignant against Gam
BETA, whom they charge with driv-
ing them to the slaughter.
Dispatches from Lille dated 23d,
say the bombardment OF Cambria by
| The Germans has commenced. a
council Of war which lasted many
hours has been held at Lille under
the presidency OF Gambetta, and re-
suited in the dismissal of Gen. Robin,
who commanded the Division of. the
Army of the North.
Advices from Paris state that the
losses Of the French in the sortie OF
the 18th, officially ascertained, are
less than 800 killed and wounded and
missing.
! Several plenipotentiaries to the
conference on the eastern question
have been instructed not to allow
| themselves to be led into DISCUSS
ion foreign to the programme al.
ready lad down for consideration in
that BODY
The bombardment of Longuey
continues. The fortress replies fee
bly,.
Emperor William, in a letter tn
the Grand Duke of Baden, says that
Germany, which has become strong
through tho unity of her princes and
people, has recovered her form or
position in tho council of nations.
Germany neither wants nor is in
clined to transgress. She seeks only
the independence and welfare of the
nation by the extention of her COM
merce.
Kingston, Jamaica, Jan. "a.
A telegram from the British Cabi
net announces the creation of ia
maica into the principal military and
naval station for the West Indies
England is jealous of the United
States influence in the West Indies,
and has become alarmed at the prob
able annexation of st. Domingo.
Trenton, n. j., Jan. a.
Tho Legislature in a joint session,
elected F. L. Frelingbuysen U. S.
Senator by a vote Of AZ to. 80 for
Gov. Randolph. Six members Of the
House and ten Senators were absent.
Chicago, Jan. "a.
A fire last night in building Nos
So and 50 State street., damaged TIE
stock of A. Longmyer, ladies and
childrens' dress making establish.
ment, $4,000; u. Buttrick, paper
pattern maker, $4,000; Mrs. Ii. NJ.
Dunn, wbe.occupied the first door OF
No 50 as a millinery store, counts
her total loss at 1926, 6oo; insured for
$4,000. The bakery OF ). NJ. Craw-
ford, in rear of these buildings, vas
damaged to the amount of $4,000
damage to the building abont $4,000.
Washington, Jan. "a 4
There is no abatem. nj in the steady flow
of land grab and subsidy bills that come
in for reference to committees. Among
the usral Monday batch of bills introdu
esd yesterday were five i-id-grab meas
ures, one OF which proposes to make
larger grab than any bill presented during
the present Congress. This bill was in
trodaced by Mr.Price, OF Georgia, TO give
10, 900 ,0G0 acres in aid oil tue construction
OF the Atlantic d Great Western Canal. to
connect the waters oItbe Tennessee river
with the Coosa to give water transporta-
ton 10 the Gulf of Mexico by way of that
river anu the Alabama, and also TO con.
and Ocom,llgee riyors, and open cninmu-
nication VITA the Atlantic sea board. Ii
all theland grant bills introduced yester-
day should pass, $4,000, Goa. acres would
be LAX en- from The public domain.
The GaMmitt.s Oh Wa.sand Means held |
i fOng session this morning on The su ni.ai
81 the income tax. Gen. Pieasaulon was |
before he committee aod submitted a let |
ter for its abandonment without any spec
Tic details. The committee returned the |
letter, requesting him to enter more fully
nto the matter, aud 70 show what iedGc- /
ion would be effected IN the inc me of the
government. and what expenses might |
Dc saved if the entire income tax was
abandoned.
New York, Jan. a.
The severest snow storm Of the season
aged Throughout yesterday and last
light, ano fierce northeast wind steai-
yswept over the city and surrounding
sgiop. The thermometer stood for MANY
ioitrs within 10 degrees otzero. The snow
n the ground this forenoon ID at least
GOT deep aud still continues.
Chicago Market.
Chicago, Jan. "A.
fIour-Active, firm and higher.
pring extras 5.374M6.75.
W heat--Irregulai No, 2 sellinr nj