Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-01-14
REINSTATRMENT OF SECRETARY
STANTON.

f STANTON.
The excitement caused last night by the an
neuncement that the Senate had refused to
concur in the Presidents reasons for the sus-
pension Of Secretary Stanton, was revived
again this morning, and much curiosity was
manifested to know wha; action would be
taken by General Grant and Mr. Stanton re.
garding IT, At the usual Office hour this morn
ing General Grant appeared Al the War De-
partmeni, and, after arranging his papers,
locked the door, taking the key with him, and
proceeded TO the building nearly opposite, used
as the headq quarters of the army.
At half past ten Secretary Stanton, accompa-
MED ny his son, appeared at the War Depart
nient and proceeded immediately to the office
usually occupied by the Secretary OF War
Finding the door locked ne took a seat in the
ante-room, where ne was the recipient of many
warm congratulations from Senators and mem.
bers Of the House of Representatives who had
assembled apparently 70 see wha, would take
place. Mr.. Stanton appeared TO be in unusual.
ly fine spirits and conversed freely with all
around him.
Dent hurried over to the headquarters of the
army TO inform Gen. Grant of the fact, and to
obtain the key to the Secretary's Office. In a
few minutes he returned and placed the kew in
the hands Of Adjutant General Townsend,
who, in sort of "present arms" style, delivered
It up to Secretary Stanton.
As soon as the reinstated Secretary was fair
La ooa in n II.
of the Tennessee delegation in Congress waited
upon him a body to present their eongratula.
lions. and TO ask hIm 10 use his influence to con
time the operations OF the Freedmen's Bureau
in the States of Tennessee and Kentucky after
the 18th of February next. at which time by
order of the President. it ceases in those States
Mr.. Stanton replied that SO long as he had anv
power he would use il TO protect the weak and
would do his best to have the request carried
out. He further stated that il would he a few
days before matters would commence to run
right IN his office.
AZ the tennessee delegation were withdraw
ing, they We're met by General Grant in the
hall. After exchanging salutations with them
and Gen. Howard, who was present and ex-
pressing satisfaction ut the action Of the Senate
IN restoring Mr. Stanton, he walked towards
the Seerrtary's Office when the latter appeared
al the door and shook the General warmly Inv
the hand. and both passed In
WILL NOT RECOGNIZE HINT is stated to-day
that the President will not recognize Mr.. Stan
ton as Secretary Of War; and thar he will trans.
act all army business through the Headquarters
of the army
The session Of the Cabinet TO day was a long
with all the members present. except Secretary
Stanton. An invitation was sent to General
Grant TO attend and that officer was with the
Cabinet for an hour and half when he with.
drew.
GENERAL GRANT CESsURED-It is believed
that General Grant by surrendering the War
department TO Mr.. Stanton, has inc urred the
disapprobation of the Executive Genera,
Grant. it Will be remembered, was ordered bv
the President to assume the dnties of the War
Department when Mr.. Stanton was relieved
and il is contended by the iriends of
the President that he General Grant,
had no right to surrender that Depar,.
ment to any one until he shou Id be relieved
and directed TO do by the President and
should have refused to turn over the Depart
ment 10 Mr.. stanton until he received orders
from the President. The action of tn. Senate
yesterday must he certified to the President.
and General Grant, they hold. had no autboritv
10 turn over the Department to Mr. Stanton. "a
all Official business between Congress and the
Departments must pass through the Presi
dent; hence General Grant, in surrenderiny the
Department TO Mr.. Stanton, they alice. has
violated the articles of war or regulations of
the army, by disobeying the orders of his supe.
rior-the President-and thus subjects himself
TO court martial. 1t is expecte that an order
will be issued by the President, Tomorrow. in
which he will refuse 10 have any official con-
nection with the War Department
The action of the Senate WIS anticipated nv
the President, and his mind IL fully made mas
10 his course. The subject was before the
cabinet to-day. and il is believed the views of
the President Were sustained by every member
Mr.. Stanton did not present himself at the
White House to-day, though MANY expected
that he would do so and attend the Cabinet
meeting. He was at the War Department
during the day, where he was visited by MANY
of his friends, who congratulated him upon
his reinstatement. This afternoon Ri hon
Simpson, Of Philadelphia, was closeted with
hiih ioi oNet dh uour. AIier ne withdrew
General John Pope, late Commander of the
Third Military District, had an interview with
him.
Mr. stanton did not transact any official
business to-day. except TO order Gen PeIouze
TO duty in the War Department, but gave an.
swers to several officers who presented papers
ior action TO the effect that they should Law
over, as he did not know what his course of AZ.
ZION would be-
Gen. +. I. Dent, of Gen. Grants staff. who
has been on duty in the War Department du
ring the administration of Gen. Grant also
withdrew this morning with Gen Grant and
Mr.. stanton Immediately directed Gen Louis
n. Pelouze, his former adjutant general. to re-
port there for duty at IL o'clock Gen. Pelouze
took charge of the Office a. assistant adiutaut
general. -
There has been n good deal of excitement
during the day about the matter
As the President has control over General,
Grant as commander in chief aud il is not all
improbable that some important orders will be
directed to that officer tomorrow by the Presi /
dent Should Gen. Grant refuse to obey the
President and take sides with Mr. Stanton he
will undoubtedly be conrt-martialled for DISC
bedisnce of orders. E
PATENT OFPIcE-The Speaker laid before
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