Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1867-08-13
From Washington.

The Herald's special says the Secre.
tary of War has refused the Presi-
dents polite invitation to retire from
Office. The Presidents note is very
brief, only four lines in length, and
simply states that grave public con
siderations constrain him to request
Mr.. Stanton's resignation. Mr.. STAN
toms answer is also very brief, and
intended to be severe and cutting
1t is not decided what step Mr.. John
son will next take, but | think he
will notify Mr.. Stanton that he is
no longer Secretary of War, and
must vacate forthwith. After the
adjournment ofthe Cabinet meeting
the President was closeted with his
Secretaries till ten o'clock to night.
1t is suppoed that it had reference
to the Stanton imbroglio. The sub
ject Of Stanton 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 promi>
nent officials it seems to be the gen
eral opinion that the President has
power to remove Mr.. Stanton under
the provisions of the first section of
the Tenure ofOffice Bill. Mr.. Stanton
has kept himself almost completely
shut up in his private office to>day.
1t is siad that Secretary Seward is
not altogether in favor of the Pres
ident's 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, Weeds
and Raymond's influence coupled
with Stewards entreaties, induced the
President to abandon the idea.
1t is now said by the friends of the
President that StaDton's offences
amount to deliberate system of
thwarting the President, obstructing
his policy in every way, and insults
ing him repeatedly in his official in
tercourse. The President, it is claim
ed has determined to tolerate this
no longer, and has put his foot down
firmly.
The Tribune's special says that un-
der the civil tenure bill, Mr.. Johnson
does not feel fully satisfied that he
can remove Stanton, because of the
phraseology quoted here :-"Shall
hold their officer respectively during
the term of office Of the President, by
whom they have been appointed -
But he feels satisfied he can suspend
Stanton, and prohibit him from exer-
cising the duties of war minister
This latter point was submitted to
the cabinet and they agreed that the
President could so suspend. Mr.
Johnson will, therefore, in day or
two, notify Mr.. Stanton that be will
not hold any further official relations
with him, and that he can not be ad-
mitted to cabinet meetings.
The Times special says that Gen.
Grant publicly expressed the opinion
to day, that Gen. Sheridan would be
removed and an evening organ o.
the administration presents an edito
rial, tonight, advising the President
against the issue of an order to that
effect. 1t is probable, however, that
neither of the statements were made
after consultation with the President
1t is known that he still persists il
his intention to discipline Sheridan
Gen. Grant says that Generals Thorn
as and Hancock are both actively
engaged in the duties of their depart
ments, which cannot be interferret
with without detriment to the serv
ice.
Rumor connects the fact tina
President Johnson has telegraphed il
person to Gen. Rosseau, ordering hin
to Washington, with the removal {
Gen. Sheridan, and it is suggesto
that he is to be assigned to the fit
district.
sSrTt IL thou0ht that the ,rrai