The New York herald., 1868-02-23
Refusal OF MIR. Stanton to Vacate
the War Office.
A Resolution !mpeaching the PreSi-
dent Reported by the Recon-
structio2 Committee.
Prolonged Debate on the Sub
ject in the House.
The Question 10 be Taken at Five
O'Clock On Monday.
WASHINGTON, Feb. ~, 1865,

WASHINGTON, Feb ~, 1865,
II o. lock II.
me sxeitsnent ever the War Department, conflict
gros In intensity, and the situation this morning began
70 look more gloomy and alarming. The radicals seem
BENT ON revolutionary measures.
The grim stanton is still master OF the stua.
lion From his bvcuac in the war Department
~ looks forth upon the White House and rubs
hs hands in gleeful triumph surrounded by his
radical friends Last night . council Of was
held, and the witching hour plan OF operations
vas resolved upon. As a measure Of wise precauton
she commander OF the War Department redoubt hs
faithful emissaries through the entire building to lock
all The doors and bring to him the keya
He now sits, apparently cloihed in victory, with
the pile OF keys before him, smiling sardon-
cAby on his devoted adherents, General Howard,
General Townsend, and congenial ring or Con-
gressmen This main feature OF the plan decided upon
remains ys. to be unfolded An order was prepared
and put into the hands Of the United States Marshal
D q Gooding, directing him to take into custody the
Body OF General Lorenzo Thomas and convey the
30 the City Hail. The offence charged against General
Thomas is violation Of the much dreaded Law that
snectualy ntimidated General Grant and caused him
10 rejoice at the escape he had made from fine
and imprisonment
Al an early hour this morning the Marshal repaired
Sdicsr and took him to the City Hall. 1t is said by
she friends Of Mr. Stanton, who are too much elated
With their signal observe the necessity Of
should be released and should attempt to enter the
War Department redoubt, he will certainly be ar
Rested for insubordnate conduct to prejudice Of
good order and military discipline, and will make
subject for court martial.
Among the members who at the department
after midnight were Generals Farnsworth and Pile
Hon. Samuel Hooper. General schenck and Hon. Nor
man Judd remained with Mr. Stanton until three in
shs morning, and General Thayer, Senator from Ne
braska spent the night there
Al one O'Clock this morning Hon. David x. Cartier,
Chief Justice OF the Supreme Court Of the Ds.rcs OF
Columbia, visited the War Department
About four O'Clock this morning Mr. Stanton ana
Senator Thayer snsconced themselves on two lounges
20 obtain, possible little sleep Not long after the
Sramp Of soldiers was heard approaching from the d.
Sscton Of the White House, but 1t proved TO be the
sslssf guard.
~ seven o'clock General Farnsvorth, Mr.. Judd, OF
nlinois and other Congrsssmsn arrived and Mr. Stan
I'm lad quite . lsvss he discussed tho breakfast
which had been sent to him from his house.
During the night number Of letters sens to him
Aom the Capitol urging him TO maintain his positlon
ansag which the following Characteristic one from
IL. Sumner
SENATE CHAxRrR, Feb. 81, 1858.
stick Ever sincerely yours
The excitement among the citizens In reference 10 the
snentous events transpirng very great and deep
interest was manifested oil sides Much excitement
manifested 10 learn the probable results OF the
movements and counter.movements going on in this
strongly bslsersnt way between The great 'powes
Bhas be-"
The headquarters Of tho army have been remarkably
quiet during tho morning, considering the great excite
nsnt prevailing in all circles and the rsssncs thero OF
. number OF radical leaders, who, i. 10 said are
busily engaged in fomentng new troubes and organ
izihs dlseords to their aisfAstion.
Ben Wade takes active part in the revolu.
tonary schemes which being concocsed. He
has been particularly noticeable vibrating be-
tween the War Department and General Grants
headquarters. with an air of profound and omnous
abstraction This morning hs had long interview with
General Grant The latter is said seemed much exer-
csed over the conduct OF tho radea The latter party
however, still hold firmly to their policy ana manifested
. psrtinacity that may rssuit seriously.
IL is evident that they are determined 10 draw the
General into their ranks and involve him in tho political
schemes which have been made BY them lately 10 meet
che emergencies OF the present situation. They are
eagerly seeking for points OF difference between Grant
mos, anxious 80. forth Issue between the Pres-
dent and General Grant Is the question Of the legal
right Of the President to give order Of detail OF sub
ordinate officer TO special duty without such order
passing through the Gensral-in- Chic.
On the othor side the ground 10 taken that the Pres
dent, being Commander in Chief OF the Army and Navy
Of the United States has the right and power to give
any orders directly has frequently been the case in
the late war; To bring Grant decided stand in some
issue h therefore, the great hope Of the radicals and
eo- 'h'. =
~ -.,-saey are trying their utmost. -. ,
= The Arrest Of General Themas.
The arrest Of General Thomas was managed in thi.
wiss:At seven O'Clock this morning, Mr. Pyle OF Mis-
souri, member Of Congress- called at the residence Of
Marshal aoodns and put in his hands writ from Chief
Justice Cartier for the arrest OF Aduant General 10.
rsnzo Thomas The General went quietly with the
Marshal to the Supreme Court, where having entered
into resegnrances for his appearance next Monday, ho
WAS liberated The following legal documents explain
The whole cass:-
To THE HoS. DAVID r. CARTIER CsIw JvsucE OF rHs
surNENK CouRT TIE DsrRrcr o. COLUMBIA
Comes Edwin NJ stanton, Of the city Of Washington,
In said District and upon oath says that on the u
Feorasry, D. 1908 he, the said Edwin - stanton duly
under aud according 70 the constitution OF the United
States that had prior TO said 2lss OF February u
ONCE OF Secretary for the Department OF War By the
President OF the United statsa and that his said nom
nation had been submitted In due form OF law
to the Senate of United states and his said pomna-
ton had oscn duly assented 70 and confirmed by and
with the advice OF the Senais and ne said Edwin
y. stanton, had duly accepted said Office taken
subscribed all the oahs required by law upon his uduc.
tion into said ONCE, aud in the possession Of
said once and performing the duties thereof on said
2lst day Of February 1865, and lac had resigned
said ONCE or been legally dismissed tbercfrom and he
claims that he does nov legally hold said Office Il
entitled 10 al rights privileges and powers thereof
And the said Edwin ~ Stanton. oath, further states
that the said 21st day OF February, 1S0s In the city
OF washington aforesaid Andrew johnson, President or
shs United States made and issued order In writing
snder his hand with intent and purpose Of removing
him, the said Edwin n Stanton, from said Office OF
Secretary for the Department OF War, and authorizing
snd empowering Loreano Thomas Adiutant General OF
the Army OF she Uaitcd states TO act a. Secretary
of War dd interim, snd directing him, tho sad