Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1868-02-29
EXCITEMENT AT WASHINGTON.
,4riicIes Of Impeachment adopted.

The news from Washington ia Of the most ex-
citing character The Presidents "back is up"
and lie seems 10 have reached the "sink or swim,
survive or perish point " Indeed ifhalf the re-
ports are true, the ''life of the Nation" is in
great jeopardy.
On Friday last he made another vain effort to
Gust Stanton from the War office. The latter
was officially notified that he was removed from
Office as Secretary of War and BreYet Major
General Lorenzo Thomas appointed Secretary
al t,ierim. Stanton refused TO let 90 his hold
and still remains Monarch of the Department.
lie has not left the Office since Friday night
sleeps there on lounge in his boots-ea,s there,
and compels Mrs. Stanton, who naturally feels
solioi'udc for the health OF her partner, TO call
upon him al his Office when she wishes 10 ex-
change the compliments Of the season, or con-
verse Upon matters domesti:.
Early on Saturday, upon Stanton's affidavit,
Judge Garter issued a warrant for Gen. Thom-
as arrest aud required him 10 give bail in $751;
900 TO appear on Wednesday 10 answer the
charge OF violating the Tenure Of Once law.
After his release, Gen. T., called upon the
President and thence proceeded 10 beard the
'lion in his den" The interview was rich
each protesting that he was Secretary Of War
and ordering the other 10 leave. Subsequently
Gen. T. called at the White House, and during
posting double Gordon q sentries about the
Department with special orders not 10 allow The
enemy 10 approach.
Congress stands by Stanton and requests him
10 hold on. The Impeachment project was re-
viyed ard articles reported on MONDAY al o.
clock. The President has ordered Mr.. Stan
berry TO apply IN the Supreme Court for writ
OF quo ,rarTdHto against Stanton and the Hon.
Thomas Ewing Sr. has been nominated as Sec
retary Of War. Grant smokes and says nothing
bat the indications are that he will sustain the
revoutiOni,ts. Gen. Geo. II. Thomas has fol-
lowed Sherman's example, and declined the
Breyet appointment Of General, conferred by
the President. Dispatches from various points
encouraging the President and Congsess ara be-
ing hourly received. In the impeachment be-
fore the Senate, Chase will preside under the
Constitution and the trial cannot be summarily
disposed ofby operation Of the gsg law, as re-
construction acts are passed. Black, Stanberry
aud O'Connor will defend the case. The Pres
ideQt reiterates his determination 10 resist with
force any attempttO suspend him during trial
The impeachment resolutions were adopted
by the House by vote of l26 10 Al.
Hubbard, Kitchen and POlsley Of West Va,
voted for impeachment.
LATER PROM WASHINGTON.
Excitement has abated. 1t is understood the
$resIJent does not mean TO resort 10 force, he
sent TO the Senate on Tuesday message as
signing has reasons for the removal of Stanton.
Stanton still in possession Gen. Thomas
made another demand for the office but was re-
fused. The domination of Ewing was sent 10
tho Sc nate.
SCENES Al TIE WAR OFFICE.
The following account Of General Thomas
last interview with Mr.. Stanton was written out
by peroI who was present:
About 1880 4. NJ, General Thomas having
just bren released on bail by Judge Carter, pre-
sehIcd himself at the door Of the Department
aud told Nr. Stanton that he would like 10 see
him. Mr.. Stanton told him TO proceedWIth any
thing he had to say. Gen. Thomas remarked
that he had come to discharge his duties as SEC
relay of War al interim, having been ordered
to do 50 b, the President of the United States.
Mr.. Stanton replied that he could do no such
thing, aud ordered him TO perform his duties as
Adiutanl General. Thomas replied that he had
been ordered by the President 10 act as Secreia-
" Of War, and he intended to do it Mr.. STAN
ton again replied he should not, and again or
dered him 10 his own room and denied the pow
or Of the President TO make any such order.
Gen. Thomas said he would not 60; that he
should obey the orders of the President, and not
the orders Of Mr.. Stanton.
M Stanton temsrked-"A Secretary
of War. | order sou TO repair soyour own
place as Adjulan, Grnersl."
Gen. Thomas--"I shall not do so.
Mr.. Stanton said-"Then you may
,tsy ,here as long as you please If The
President orders YOU; but you cannot act
So Secretary Of "ar."
Ven. Th"mas-"l shall act as Secreia'
r. of War"
General Thomas then Withdrew into
room opposite being Gen. Shriver's loom.
Mr. Stanton Immediately followed him.
After some. conversation Mr.. Stanton
,sij :-"Then you claim 10 be here as
Secretary Of War, und refuse TO obey my
orders"
Gen. Thomas-"I do. sir; shall re-
quire the m.ils for the War Department
to be delivered 10 ne. and shall transact
81! business of The War department."
At hi, junclure General Grant and aid
rame in. General Grant said, playfully.
10 Mr.. Stanton - am surprised 10 find
you here. supposed you would be at
my headquarters for protection"
Cen. Thomas remained until the alter
noon. and then went over 10 The White
iiouse TO see The President. Gen Grant
leh Secretary S,akon in about an hour.
Washington. Feb: 25.-As len minutes
pas, one the doors Of the Senate were
thrown open by the deputy sergeanl-ai-
arms, and the House committee OF i'm
parchment entered consisting OF Mr.. Ste
vens and Mr.. Bingham. Mr.. Stevens
,natered in on The arm Of Mr.. Bingham,
aud had Ibe additional suppoTlof his cane.
The deslhly palor Of his face, the I'M
earthly gllueI of his eyes, and his faiIsE-
Ing steps we're noticeable.
Mr.. Davis, who was addressing the
SensIe, Immediately suspended his re-
,uarss. and the clear tones Of The sergeant
al.srns ran through the lofty apartment
with "a message from the House of Rep.
resenlsi;ves Then. shaking of the
arm Of Mr.. Bingham, Mr.. Stevens stead
led his form hy projigioss effort, and
without The use of bis cane rose erect and
delivered the message Of Impeachment
9Th which he had been chasged by the
House. His friends clustered ihickly
around him. aud as soon as he concluded
he dropped back exhausted and was ss-
ouried u seal.
TELEGRAMS To THE PREsIUENT.