The evening Argus., 1868-02-22
INTENSE EXCITEMENT
in WASHINGTON.
Stanton Ordered to Vacate,
HE REFUSES TO GO.
The Usurpations Of Congress abou,
TO be Broaght int Csurt.

to be Broaght int Csurt.
The People will Sustain the Presi-
dent in Maintaining the Rights
s 81 OF his Great Office. 3 81 u
WASHINGTON, Feb. 22.-An important
movement was made late last night in the
Johnson-S Stanton imbroglio. An applica-
tion was made, on oath, before Chief JUS
tice Carter, for the arrest of Gen. Thomas,
| for violation of the civil tenure law. At
| first the Judge did not think he had the
| power, but became convinced to the con-
| trary and decided to issue the writ Gen.
Thomas, therefore, will probably be arrested
to-day by virtue of the fifth section of the
| civil tenure law. The first intimation Sec
retaty Stanton had of his second suspension
was at noon. Gen. Thomas entered his
room and presented the Presidents order
| A good natured conversation ensued, during
which Mr.. Stanton said ado you want me
to vacate at once 2" Gen. Thomas replied ::
"Oh no; have notified the President of nv
acceptance, and you can get your private
papers together and turn over the office to
me, say, to morrow morning" Gen. Thorn
as understood Secretary Stanton to acqui-
esce in this, but the latter maintains that be
has no intention whatever Of yielding to
Gen. Thomas, except by superior force.
This will probably be proved to-day to be
| true.
CHICAGO, Feb. %.
The Chicago Posts special says the re-
construction committee met again, at one
o'clock, to frame articles of impeachmen
in accordance with resolution adopted a
its meeting this A. NJ. There is intense ex-
citement among members and in the CALLER
les, over the action on the part of the COM
mittee.
Another Version Of the interview between
Gen. Thomas and Secretary Stanton says,
Stanton ordered Thomas to leave the build
my, declaring, in the event of his refusal,
that he would place him under military ar
rest. Thomas, when he left the war Office.
proceeded to the White House to hold a
consultation with the President.
The Journals Washington special to-day
says: The United States Marshall of the
District Of Columbia, this morning arrested
Adj't Gen. Thomas on charge of having vi.
oiated section fifth of the civil tenure Office
law, by accepting the appointment of secre.
tary Of war Gd iateriDs. The penalty of q
violation Of the Law is fine of $40, 900, OF,
1--WE years imprisonment, or both. Gen.
Thomas gave bail TO appear in court on
Monday. .1 - ST. g.s 4, &.
The reconstruction csmmitteeha~e agreed
| 20 report to the house articles Of impeach-
ment against President johnson to-day.
LArER.-Gen. Thomas on being set al
liberty, upon bail, Immediately proceeded to
the war department and demanded posses
sion. Secretary Stanton perempsorily refus
ed to vacate and ordered Gen. Thomas to
leave the building. Gen. Thomas departed
!, with threats that he would soon return with
q sufficient military force 70 compel Stanton
to turn over the war department to him in
accordance with the Presidents ord er.
Great excitement prevails. .-.
LATEsr.-It is rumored here in Chicago
that martial law had been proclaimed in
| Washington.
W.sHIyGroy, Feb. p. Much excitement
was occasioned throughout the city this
forenoon owing to the arrest of Gen. Thom-
| as on an affidavit made by Secretary Stan
ton. At IL O'clock Gen. Bile delivered to
d. S. Goodng. marshall of the district Of
Columbia, the following warrant
Uniled States Of America, District of Colum-
bia, to David Gooding. U. S. Marshal for the
District Of Columbia. l. David K Carter, chief
justice Of the supreme court Of the district Of
Columbia, hereby command you ta arrest LorenEa
Thomas, of the said district forth with, and that
you have the said Lorenso Thomas before me at
| the chamber Of the said supreme court, in the
| city of Washington, forth with, to answer to the
| charge of a high misdemesnor in this that on
the 2lst day of February, A. ID. 1865, in the
District Of Columbia, he did, unlswfulIy, accept
! the appointment OF the Office of secretary Of war
| ad interim, and did then and there lawfully
| held and exercise the said office contrary to
| the provisions of the act entitled "An act regu-
lating the tenure Of certain civil Offices" passed
March I'd 1867, and hereof fail not but to N axe
| due return.
Given under my hand and seal Of said Court
this I'D day Of February, 1858.
D, K. CARTER
CHEF Justice of the Supreme Court Of the Dis
| trict of Columbia.
Attest: R. J: MEIes, Clerk.
CHER Justice Carter was in chambers, at
the city hall, to viii h place Gen. Tho ms
was brought, under arrest.
The following is the return of the m arshal
on the warrant:
| - WASHINGTON CITr, FEE. %, 1868.
| The within warrant came to hand at o'clock
| A. NJ, and now return this writ and bring him
before Chief Justice Carter: at o'clock A. n, of
| to-day.
| (Signed} DAVID S. GoopNG,
| r U. 6. Marshal District Columbia.
CHICAGO, Feb. IA fire broke out this
morning, No 20 Clark street, occupied by
Mathew Walsh as liquor store, resulting in
the destruction Of q block of four frame build
ing. The total loss is estimated at about
$4,000. -
Il is said the loss BY the burning Of Gar
hd1d's ware manufacfory last night on
Franklin viii reach upwards of S9s,eeo a.
0e stock on hand amounted 70 some $780,
| 600, his Insurance about $5s,o00.
| EuicAoo, Feb 22.--There is to be dem
| ocrttic mass meeting at the recorder court
room tonight. Among the speakers announ-
| eed are Gen. NJ. r. NJ. Wailace, Thos. Hoyne
and Judges Van Buren, II. @. Miller.
| New YORK, Feb. Pho stock or pro
duee markets to-day. Gold p quoted on the
street st 42t. s,ss.s--....a...ai. -.