The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1871-02-23
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WAR NEWS.
Extension of the Armistice
to March FIRST. 4
Russia Recognizes the New
French Government.
Uneasiness in Southern
France.
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THE FRENCH FLEET.
Senate Proceedings.
The Tennessee Safe,
THE FRENCH FLEET.
Senate Proceedings.
The Tennessee Safe.
Markets. &C., &c.
Washington, Feb. 81.

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The news at the Capitol to-day
gavo much joy on the announcement
Of tho safety of the Tennessee. The
Navy Department first had the
news, and Secretary Robson few 10
the Capitol whore he read it in the
Senate amid rounds of applause
This is just such news a. was expect
cd by those informed of the situa-
ton, and just such news as was not
wanted by those secretly hoping she
novcr might be heard of, in order that
partisan and factious conduct might
DO reinforced BY the great calamity.
The grand ball last evening was
magnificent affair and vol attended,
being the principal feature 80 far Of
the carnival festivities. The most
fashionable of Washington society
was fully represented, and numerous
strangers from all parts of the coun-
try, including many of distinction
The whole affair was very completes
ly and deliberately arranged, being
pronounced the greatest affair ever
allowed in tho Capitol. President
Grant and party arrived little after
10 p. M. ee
ses ss Paris, Feb. Il.
The Jockey and Race Royal Clubs
have resolved that all candidates Of
German birth will be excluded.
The city is quiet. A@
New York, Feb. 81.
A correspondent at Paris says the
occupation and retention of Metz Is
settled. The Lorraine line of annex
alton will include part of Pont-a-
Mousson on condition Of the exten-
SION of the armistice as insisted upon.
Won Moltke's German troops will
enter on the 25th. Tho 18th Of
March is asked as the period for
paying half the indemnity.
Paris is fast assuming her original
appearance.
New York, Feb. 81.
A correspondent at Versailles says
tho Imperial Council is now en-
gagged in celebrating the conditions
ofpeace. Its proposed demand for
the cession of Nico and tho neutral
izeation Of Savoy will completely
isolate France. If this proposition
prevails, France will be separated
from tho other great powers by the
noutralined territory of Belgium,
Luxembourg, Switzerland, and the
newly acquired German territories
of Alsace and Lorraine, and from
her old ally by the neutral terri.
tory Of Savoy. This proposition Of
France is complete, without obsta-
cles TO military operations. The
great object Of Germany, is physio-
ally incapacitated from taking the
threatened revenge for the present
disaster. No demand has been
made for any part Of the country.
Won Moltke insists, however, that
the fortress is necessary to Germany
as q strategic point. He also Insists
upon tho Germans acquiring the ter
rltory commanded by Belfort, as the
people of that region are entirely
French. Bismarck is unwilling 70
insist upon its seizure. The question
is still under discussion in the Inn
perial Council. No further extcn-
sion of tho armistice will be conceded
on any grounds whatever, and i'll
peace is not concluded on the Cor
man terms, or if said terms are not |
met in satisfactory spirit by noon
on the 1st the German armies will |
march southwark. It |
is believed here that tho French
National Assembly will establish a
including an Admiral
and q General to arrange terms of |
peace, and thoy they will pass u
new electoral bill. thus shifting tho
reconstruction Of France on to other
shoulders.
st. Petersburg, Fob 81.
Russia has officially announced
her recognition of tho Now French
and instructions in ac-
cordance with such recognition has
been transmitted to the Russian min
ster to report accordingly.
q Now York, Fob. 81.
Emperor William il certainly In a
state OF health. /
Discomfort over tho condition of
Kings in Paris is increasing in tho
outh of Franco, and trouble is be-
loved to be unavoidable.
London, Feb. 81.
A correspondent of tho London
Times at Versailles, states that Prus-
iv has granted an extension of the
to tho 1st day of March.
seisil, London, Feb. Fl.
The scarcity Of fuolin much felt
The administration OF the Northern
Railway shares withthe population.
Paris will be lighted wirh gas on
evening. 1 aa
The London mails for Paris arc
low forwarded via Calais. i,
Tho Daily News says thero arc
evcntecn vessels in tho French port
f Dunkirk, all formidably armed.
Now York, Fob. 2[.
A st. Johns correspondent writes,
n the 10Th, that the last hope Of re-
airing the Atlantic cable this season
an vanished; that it will be;hopoloss {
cnow the attempt before next June.
.et US hope that tho French cable
1ill hold out until June. Then ,
cw cable will have to be laid down |
rom tho spot wherein the injury oc-
urred, distance Of about sixty five !
ailes from Hoarts Content, so us TO
lear arocky ledge which has evil
emily boon the cause ofthis mischief
should this be found TO DO impracti-
able, cable Us heavy Us that At the
hore end, will DO needed for passing
YER this dangerous locality, so as to
old steadily and prevent chatting.
Denver, Col, Feb. 81.
In this city yesterday afternoon S
ian tried to have himself sent by
xpress to Newton, Mass, by secur- :,
~ himself in box expressly man. "