Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-02-24
WASHINGTON.

CasnaSino 0Soioys announcer iumess, uos'"B
at Of frenzy.
WASNIncT0R.
WAsuIroroN. Feb 22-Much excite
n,eut vas occssioned throughout the city
this O.. M, owing 10 the srreet OF denerai
Thomas, on affidavit made by secretary
of War stanton General Thomas was re-
ON Monday at 10 O'Clock.
Mr. Ealkison and George r. Hall tbe-
came his securities.
There were present at Secretary Stanton's
One this .. IN Representatives Moorehesd
and Kelley of Pennsylvsnia. Van Dorm and
Van WICK OF New York, Dodge Of Iowa,
Ames of Massachusetts, Mr.. Freeman Clark
Of New York, and ex-member Columbus
Delano OF Ohio.
About 1880 .. M, General Lorenzo Thorn
40 having Just been released on bail by
Judge Carter, presented himself at the door
and told Mr. Stanton he would like TO see
him Mr.. Stanton requested him to pro-
coed with anything he had to say.
General Thomas remarked he had come
to discharge the duties Of Secretary OF war
ai interim, having been ordered to do 20 by
the President OF the United States.
Mr.. Stanton replied he could do no such
thing and ordered him to his rooms to per
form his duties as Adju'aut General.
| General Thomas replied that he had been
| ordered by the President TO oct ~ Secretary
| of War ad interim and intende 70 do II.
Mr.. Stanton again replied he saould not,
and again ordered him to his own room
and denied the power Of the President TO
make any such order.
Gen. Thomas said he would not 70, that
he should obey the orders Of the President
and not obey orders of Stanton.
Mr.. Stanton remarked, - Secretary
| War, order you TO repair 70 oWa plac
Adjutant General.
Gen Thome 81 shall not do 20.
Mr.. Stanton-Thsn you may stay there ss
long 40 you please il the Presid' orders
you, but you cannot act as Secretary Of Wat
Cen Thomas-I shall act rs Secretary OF
| War
Gen. Thomas then withdrew into the room
opposite, II being General SERVERS room
Mr. stanton Immediately followed him
after come conversation.
| Mr. Stanton said then you claim to b<
here - Secretary Of War and refuse to obey
my ordere.
Gen. Thomas-I do sir, shall require thu
mails for the War Department 10 be deliv
cred To me, and shall transact all the bust
ness of the War Department at this juno
ture
Gen. Grant and aid cane in Gen. GRAM
said playiully 10 MIR. stanton !: Friends,
am surprised TO find you here. | supposed
you would be at my headquarters for pro
| lection
The Democratic National Convention
held meeting at the rooms Of Mr. BelmOn
to-day 1t was decided 10 hold their Con
yen;ion at New York on the 4ih Of July.
A special to the New York Herali say
the committee Ms II body Is opposed to Pen
dleion Tor the Presidency. Seymour il
talked oil by IcpIcs entatlves from eastern
states, but his calm assumed no definite
shape. Senator Hendricks of Indiana, vii
be pressed by his State. All proposition
10 favor Gen. Hancock met with a reply
we don't want soldier, We want civilian
For Vice President most marked unanim
ity was manifested for John Quincy A lams
August Belmont and other members o
the Democratic National Convention wer
entertained by the President at . delegate
dinner tc- 1ighf.
The galleries Of the House were densely
crowded to-day and hundreds were unable
to gain sdmittance.
Nearly all the members were on the floor
including Mr. Wade, who was supplied
with seat near the Speaker. Strict atten
ton was paid to the reading Of the i'm
parchment report and the interest in the de
bate continued apparently undated unit
recess.
Tonight the galleries were again filled
Many visitors we're here from neighborinl
cities There seems to be no question, fron
what can be ascertained of the views Of th,
Republicans, that the House will pass th,
Impeachment resolution BY q large major
ity. The action Of eevaral of them Is nov
only in doubt.
WASHINGTON, Feb 23-Last evening I
session Of the House did not terminate I'm
| Ill quarter past one this morning. At thai
hour the House took recess until 10 O'Clock
Monday morning.
MIR. IDgersoli of Illinois in the course o.
his remarks presented the following te.e
gram:
| SPRINoFIRLD. Ill,
Executive Department, Feb. %.
The usurpations OF Andrew johnson havs
created . profound sensation in this State
His last act is the act Of traitor, his trea
seems plain. The people Of Illinois At
tached TO the Union. firmly believe de
mand his impeachment and will heartily
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