The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1867-02-03
FROM WASHINGTON.

New YoRK, Feb. 2.
The Times Washington special says the
House Judiciary Committee have become
satisfied that the testimony already adduced,
including that Of Gen. Butler, is sufficient to-
warrant articles Of Impeachment against tho
President. This conclusion is based up0h
the testimony of Radicals only. There has
been no testimony yet heard on behalf Of the
President, and when this is offered. il may
entirely change the minds Of the Committee
The Times special says the strong vote
given in the House on the provision in the
Tenure of Office bill, that the Cabinet officers
shall not be removed, except by, and with
the advice the Senate, WAS brought out by
the statement privately made, thatin no other
way could Secretary Stanton be retained in
his place.
1t is reported that Senator Salisbury has
determined to resign.
The author Of the letter to Mr.. Seward
concerning Mr. Motley, is q man of wealth,
making q tour for pleasure through Europe.
His name will probably be communicated to
the Senate In response to Summers Reso.
luton.
The Tribune says that Gen. Ashley has
lately come into possession of some very i'm
portsnt facts, exceedingly damaging to the
President.
The Judiciary Committee are at work on the
investigation of the alleged implication Of
JEFF. Davis in the assassination of the Presi
dent. The Committee to day decided to re-
eoramend the repeal Of thelaw prohibiting
the carrying Of books and newspapers ip the
overland mail, and making the postal laws Of
the country uniform in their action.
Ex-Governor, Washington Hunt, died at
one clock this morning.
Ii is believed that the appointment OF Ma
f1r ha r,rIa he
made.
The HIorld's special says there is founda.
ton for the reported new plan of restoration.
TIE President has taken the views of leading
Southerners, and he will submit to the 40th
Congress, in his Message, basis which it is
thought will commend itself to the liberal
elements of the Republican party.
= Yer the purpose OF fedeeuIing sand retiring
any comr ound interest notes outstanding and
! held by the National hanks, the Secretary of
the Treasury Is to be authorized to issue tenn
porarily Loan Certificates, in ths manner
described in section 4, of the act approved
July 25th, 1862, bearing interest at rate not
exceeding four per cent. per annum, prinei
pal and interest payable IN lawful money, on
demand. Said Certificates Of temporary loan
may constitute and be held by National
Banks holding or owning the same as part,
and not exceeding the reserve provided for
in sections 81 and 32, of the act entitled, ran
act to provide National Currency" approved
June Sd, 1864 provided the amount issued
shall not exceed $l0o, 100000.
CHICAGO, Feb 3
A Journals Washington special says
Williams amendment, requiring the consent
of the Senate in case of the removal of
Cabinet officers, as we'll as the appointment,
was adopted by vote of 81 to 63. The bill
thes passed by Ill 10 5S.
hsve.ssys the Journal reporter, the very
pest asthori.y Tor saving that there Is no evil
denoe now before the Judiciary Committee
that would warrant the impeachment of the
President.
WASHINGTON, Feb. q.
The official publication is given Of An oct to
repeal the 18th section of the amnesty law
which became law without the approval Of
the President.
The Secretary of War has addressed q
communication to Representative Schenck,
for information Immediately, inclosing LETT
ters from Gems. Grant and Sherman, strongly
protesting against the aathority Of Charles
Bogy and others to sell Indians arms, DC.
The military officers say the troops had bet.
ter be Withdrawn, If they are TO Be placed in
the hands OF sayaees