The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1867-08-08
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NEW YORK, Aug. I.
The Times special says that Gen. Grant
publicly expressed the opinion to-day that
Gen. Sheridan would not be removed. And
an evening organ Of the administration
p'esents An editorial tonight, advising the
President against the issue of An order to
that effect. It is probable, however, that
neither OF these statements were made after
the consultation with the President, as 1t is
known that he still persists in bis intention
to displace Sheridan,
Gen. Grant says that Gems. Thomas and
Hancock are both actively engaged in the
duties of their departments, which cannot
be interfered with, without detriment to the
public service.
The Heraifs special says that after the
adjournment of the Cabinet meeting, the
President was closeted with his Secretaries,
until 10 o'clock at night. It is supposed It
had reference to the Stanton imbroglio.
The subject of Stanton's removal has been
the absorbing topic of conversation to-day
in every circle, and there has been much
speculation to learn what will next transpire
Among the prominent oficialsit 1t seems to
be the general opinion that the President has
the power to remove Mr. Stanton. under the
provision of the 1st section of the tenure of
office bill.
Mr.. Stanton kept himself almost complete.
ly shut up in his private Office to day.
1t is said that Secretary Seward is not alto.
gether in favor of the Presidents action in
this matter, and that he and Thurlow Weed
are about to strive to save Stanton's head again
A year ago when there was serious thoughts
of removing Stanton, Weed and Raymond q
influence coupled with Stewards entreaties,
induced the President to abandon the idea.
u is low said by the friends Of the President
that Stanton offenses amount to deliber>
ate system of thwarting the President, obs
structing thepolicy in every way and insulting
him repeatedly in his official intercourse.
The President, it is claimed, has determined
to tolerate this no longer, and has put his
foot down firmly.
The Tribune's says that under the civil
tenure bill Mr.. johnson does not feel fully
satisfied that he can remove Stanton, becaus.e
of the phraseology here "Shall hold theei,
Offices, respectively, during the term of office
Of the President by whom they have beer
appointed y but he feels satisfied that be car
suspend Stanton and prohibit him from ex-
ercising the duties Of war minister. This lat,
rter point was submitted to the cabinet, and
they agreed that the President could 80 sus-
| pend. Mr.. johnson will, therefore, in day
or two, notify Mr.. Stanton that he will no,
| hold any further official relations with him,
and that be cannot be admitted to the cabi-
net meetings.
CHICAGO, Aug. I.
/ A Washington special says the following il
the correspondence between the President
and Mr.. Stanton, concerning the resignation
| Of the latter:
WASHINGTON, August 5.
To Mr.. Stanton, Secretary of War:
Consideration of public interest will per
suade me to accept your resignation, if ten
dered AsDREw JOHNSON. President.
This Mr.. Stanton received to- day, and i'm
mediately replied:
August 5.
To Mr.. johnson, President Of the U. s..
Considerations Of public interest have pre-
vailed upon me to hold Office for many
months past, and consideration of public in
terest will prevail with me to hold it till the
assembling Of Congress.
+. NJ. STANTON, Sec. Of War.
In view Of President Johnson's denial tha,
he ever saw q recommendation to mercy in
the case of Mrs. Surratt, Mr.. Pierpont, in his
argument, stated on authority of the Judge
Advocate General, that it was before the
| President when he signed the warrant, and
that.he had conversation with the Judge
Advocate General upon the subject
Gen. Rousseau has been called to Wash
ingtou, and it is thought by some that hs
will supersede Sheridan.