The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1867-08-13
Matters at Washington.
From the Times.

Mr. johnson is vindicating his reputation for
obstinacy. He has resolved to rid the Govern
ment of all who refuse to support his policy,
and has begun with Mr.. Stanton. Warnings
and remonstrances have been disregarded.
The danger of doing that which exhibits the
Executive in an attitude of implacable hostility
to Congress is unheeded He insists upon his
right TO throw down the gauntlet, and must
take the consequences.
afford to share the odium which attaches to
Mr.. Johnson's present course, is a problem
which their friends find difficult in solving.
To sympaLhize with the principles professed
by the President and to concede the propriety
OF the views on which ri ms p policy has until
To divide with HIM the responsibility of graz
tuitous and unprohtable war upon the mea-
sures of Congress-to take issue with the Re-
publican party on the fundamental points of
its policy, and identify themselves with the
sneeher Of has toay RSfy hng
latter, however, is undoubtedly the position
which every Cabinet officer must hold who,
actively or impliedly, makes himself in any
manner party to the purpose manifested in
the suspension of Mr.. stanton. Are Mr., Ran
responsibility? Are they willing TO be sus-
pected OF participation In course which aims
ptons of the Union to crafty the malignity Of
Mr. Johnson, and give effect to the suggestions
of the Jerry Blacks from whom he now seeks
counsel? These inquiries are echoed by thou
eands, who, amid the conflict of the last few
months, have never lost faith in the Unionism
OF these departmental Chiefs
Meanwhile General Grant administers the
affairs OF the War Department.. An attempt
will be made to invest the circumstance with
a significance wholly unwarranted. Through
many channels 1t will be asserted that General
Grants compliance with the call indicates his
approval Of Mr. Stanton's removal, and conse-
uuently of the policy which eXacts thatproceed-
ing. On this head fortunately, there is no
room for Misrepresentation. General Grant
has not allowed his habitual rettcence TO leave
the country in doubt as to his position on the
great occasion of difference between Congress
and the Executive He supports the plan of
Congress- ano Is in favor of its prompt and
vigorous enforcement. The Copperhead coun-
seilors OF Mr.. Johnson will derive no succor
from General Grant His acceptance of the
duties as Secretary is temporary and formal,
and will neither blind him to the mischief
nor Impair the efficacy of the backing he gives
to Sheridan, Pope, and other objects Of execu-
tive hostility.
Other attempts will probably be heard Of de-
signed to damage Mr.. Stanton's departmental
reputation and produce an impression that the
suspension proceeds from other than political
causes. But this man9uvre will avail Mr..
johnson nothing. 1t is too late to push this or
any similar pretenRe. For the fact stands out
sharp and clear, that Mr.. johnson found no
fault with Mr.. Stanton until the positive adhe-
sion of the latter to the policy of Congress
brought down upon him the vengeance of his
superior No amount of ingenuity on the part
of the President his friends will hide or alter
the complexion of the act of yesterday or of the
programme into which IL enters. Mr.. stanton
is removed not for INSTRUMENTATION, or cor
ruption, or any wrong-doing OF any sort, but
solely and simply as punishment OF his sturdy
Unionsm and his unyielding antagonism to
the pro Rebel policy OF the President