The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1871-03-23

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!. The N. Z. Tribune's Washington
special say that many observ-
ant politicians express opinions that
Gen. Logan is the most Formidable;
competitor Mr.. Grant will have for
tho Presidential nomination next
year. A strong movement in his
behalf is said to be organizing in the
West, and extending throughout the
country, = political organisation
known e the Grand Army, which
Logan 10 commander Of s.iv tas,
j PARIS, March TO- 4
The regular troops now ffatarnixe
with the mob, and oil military dis
cipline seems gone. Tho city is in
danger Of being given up to pillage.
Immense numbers ofinsargents have
left for Versailles, intending to over
awe the Assembly, which sits there
tomorrow. The eighty-frst ana
one hundred and twonty-sixth iregi-
ments first joined the Insurgents.
The news just received says the
Assembly have fcd from Versailles
in dismsy. rlrta Jpe
The streets were crowded last
night with immense numbers of peo-
pie, Much excitement was visible
throughout the city in conseqtenoe
ofthe important and startling changes
which have transpired within the
last few days. No Disturbances have
occurred, however, and at q late hour
last evening the agitation had sub
sided, and the CITY was tranquil. i
New York, March ;22.
--latest kilograms describes tho con-
dition Of things Is rapidly growing
worse and worse in Paris. Every
body of the least consequence Is
flying from the city, which ID in
entire possession OF the infuriated
mob. The leaders arc represented
% very largely made up Of philan-.
thropists, disciples Of peace, thoor.
lists and universal brotherhood, who
have gone mad and who may vet
give the city over to pillage and ter
ror. 1t is said the Parisians would
welcome anybody who would put
down the. terrible disorder. It is
probable that Louis Napoleon will
find in the present commotion an
opportunity long sought for, for the
restoration of the empire, as he is
still popular with large part Of the
people.
A Rome letter says the Pope has
been offered presents and contribute
tioDs since his loss Of temporal power
valued at $500, 900.
PARIS, March 81. J,
The revolutionary movement is
increasing in strength, and gaining
fresh acoessions daily. Ali the
Mobile troops in the city havo gone
over to the ranks of the revolution
ists, and the sailors in the city fol-
lowed their example, and are now
also identified with the insurrection-
ary movement. The city is now
wholly in the hands of insurgents,
and all peacefhl and law-abiding
citizens are waiting full of apprehen-
sion for the issue.
Fear has boon spread throughout
the city, consequent upon brutal
assassinations which have been per-
petrated by the insurgents, under
church sanction and the instigation
OF their leaders. Several forts around
the city have been occupied BY de-
tachments of revolutionary troops.
and preparations are being made
With aview 70 their immediate torti-
6cation. They will probably DO
utllized rs powerful means OF defence
only.
WASHINGTON, March Fl.
Tho Treasury balances at tho close
OF business to-day are Us follows
Currency Sl4,0O2, 900; coin $l03 292.
900; certificates, $27, l72, 900.
Secretary boutwell, says he has
received very encouraging reports
from Europe today, regarding the
new loan. He thinks tho European
bankers are oDdoavorlng to get a
majority of five per cent. bonds, and
leave those next subscribing to got a |
division of tho five per cent. and four |
ana one-halt and four per cent. The
amount subscribed by domestic sub
scrlptions to-day is reported to
amount TO $464, 900, making in all |
e17, 1861.
49, WASHINGTON, March 81.
The Senate Finance Committee
had under consideration to-day tho
question as TO what action, # any,
'hould be taken On the bills which
PASSED tho House repeating the duty
m tea, coffee, coal, and salt. A large
majority Of the Committee arc OPP