The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1868-02-26

RALEIGH, N. e., February 21.--Seyeral leading co
ored delegates of the convention have gone to Wasl
ington, with the view of asceraining the probable
ceptioE of eoored Congressman and the chance of oil
/ tanning from Congress land for negroes
/ RICHMOND, February 2l.-General Schofed to-da
: removed the city recorder and eleven magistrates
musings courts for having permitted tobacco inspector
TO qualify without taking the test oath.
In convention the day was spent in discussing sui
frase On the conservative side it was asserted tha
the white men of the State would never submit to ne
gro rule, and the men who fought under Lee woull
sooner come out and die in the grave with those wh
had gone before them. The name of Lee elected ap
pause from the white spectators, which was checked
by the chair. The speaker said the whites wished th
! blacks well, and would be willing to be taxed heav
to colonise them on the best lands the GoverEmen
owned. Two black delegates replied, urging the rgh
of the negro to suffrage and his capacity and use fo
good. Convention adjourned to Monday to observe
I the 22d OF February. ~... -..
TALLAHASSEE, Fla, February 21.-At o'clock thi
morning, the house Of Kirksy & johnson burnt Fire
broke out in the vacant store next north. State Bank
building sustained some injury. Kirksy g. johnson
insured for thirty thousand dollars on stock and four
} thousand on building. A soldier named Pejott was
caught by falling wall, and burnt to death. Several
others were injurned Doubtless the work of an in
cendiary. 7.
WASHINGTON, February 21.-The Bethel, Connect
cut First National Bank is closed and the cashier ar
rested Very large amount of counterfeit issued.
CINCINNATI, February 21-The boiler in a gin and
chair manufactory exploded, destroying the building
and scalding several children.
HAVANA, February 2O.-The question of the rights
OF naturalised American citizens absorbing the
attention of Cubans. There that the Span
ish Government authorises the Captain General to
transport hundred and seventy criminals to Africa
New YORK; February 2l.-Sub-treasury balance,
S109, 100000.
WASHINGTON, February 2l.-Thc Senate is still in
executive session at ten o'clock. Excitement is some
| 1Vhnt cuks Ttop To Co
ate announcing Stanton's removal was brief but de-
cded He acts, aside from his constitutional power,
in an old law which the tenure OF Office bill failed to
repeal Immediately after the receipt of the message,
Senators Thayer Chandler Cameron and Cattel drove
to the War Department and urged Stanton not to
abandon his post. Stanton agreed to retain the office
These Senators subsequently called Grant and sug-
gested what his course should be-. On their return,
the Senate went into executive session of seven hours
The following resolution was passed:
| Whereas The Senate have received and considered
a communication from the President, stating he had
removed Stanton, and had designated the Adjutant
General of the army to act ad interim; therefore,
| RESOLVED, That under the Constitution and laws of
the United States, the President has power to
move the Secretary of War and designate another Of
fcer to perform the duties of that office.
Copies were sent to the parties interested.
WASHINGTON, February 22.-At o'clock this morn
ing Adjutant General Thomas was arrested on war
rant issued by Judge Carter adayits of Senators,
for violation Of the 9TH section of the tenure of Office
bill. Both Houses met to-day for business. Excite
$4,000 to appear Wednesday. Stanton camped in the
War office last night and is still in possession.
Sherman, letter to the President of January 18th
is published. Alludng to the contemplated efforts of
himself and Grant to induce Stanton to resign Sher-
man says: he will not then it will be time to con
tnue Interior measures" Sherman deprecates precp
tation.
Committee on Reconstruction, seven Republicans
against two Democrats, decided to-day to prefer art
ces of impeachment against the President, for his
duct respecting the removal Of Stanton. .
JACKSON, Miss, February 22-Convention adopted
resolutions providing for the appointment of COM
mttee of three to visit Washington and lay before
Grant and other functionaries the true condition of
affairs in Mississppi also to negotiate loan of $780,
900 to defy expenses of the convention said loan to
be paid by taxation, and the faith of the State to be-
pledged for its redemption.
NEW ORLEANS February 22.-Convention met to-
day. No quorum present, and adjourned.
The day is generally observed as holiday. Public
Offices and banks closed. Flags flying from shipping
newspaper and military offices, and Offices of foreign
consus. Troops paraded and salute fired at noon. !
WASHINGTON, February 22.-The debate is progress
ing with SPIRIT but dignity and the excitement is SUBJ
siding. President will take no arbitrary measures
He is content with the recent shape of affairs Matter
is with the courts. Day generally observed.
Only Brooks and Beck voted against the impeach-
After release from custody, Ajutant General Thomas
found his office door locked and Stanton had the key
Thomas went to Stantons Office, finding Stanton and
ten members Of Congress, Gems Grant, Dent and How
ard Sentines guarded each door and visitors were
only admitted after their cards we're inspected Sew
era cards presented for Thomas, but admission
refused. Col Moore, the Presidents private secre-
tary called to Thomas, but admission was refused
Thomas remained in Stantons until half past l2
when he left the war building During the interview,
Stanton notified Thomas that he would not give up the
Secretaryship or obey Thomas as Secretary of War;
and that he had instructed all employees Of the depart
ment not to obey Thomas =-.-.
At o'clock Thomas had prolonged interview with |
the President during which the President said he de-
sired to test the matter legally in the courts The |
Democratic National Committee have named New |
York as the place and the 4th Of July as the day for
holding the national convention. Committee men |
from the Southern States had full voice in committee
Thes Presidents impeachment by the House un-
doubted. n:E.a=a Nv jssE W.. .,N ....r-
WAsurseroS, February 22.-The following is a truth
full account of the scence at the war Office between
Stanton and Gen. Thomas: ~.
About ll:30 AN, General Lorenzo Thomas having
ust been released bail by Judge Carter presented
himself at the door Of the department. and told Mr..
Stanton that he would like to see him. Mr.. Stanton
told him to proceed with ANYTHING he had to say Gen.
Thomas remarked he had come to discharge his duties
Secretary Of War ad Interim having been ordered
% do so by the President of the United States. Mr.
Stanton replied that he could do such thing and
Tered him 10 his room perform his duties Adju-
tant General. Gen Thomas replied that he had been
ordered by the President to as Secretary of War;
Ind he intended to do it, Mr.. Stanton again replied
ne should not and again ordered him to his own office,
and denied the power of the President to make any
such order Gen. Thomas said he would not do that
he should obey the President and not the order of Mr.
Stanton Mr. Stanton remarked, as Secretary of War,
order you to repair to your own room as Adjutant
General Gen. Thomas said, shall not do so. Mr..
Stanton said, thensyou may stay there long you
please if the President orders you, but you can not
,ct as Secretary of War. Gen. Thomas said, shall
,ct as Secretary of War. Gen. Thomas then withdrew
nto room opposite, being Gen. Sohrivers room. Mr..
Stanton Immediately following there. After some con-
versaton Stanton said, then you claim to be here as
Secretary of War; and refuse to obey my order? Gen.
do, sir; shall require the mails of the
War Department to be delivered to me, and shall trans
,ct all business of the War Department
Atths ijuncture Gen. Grant and aid came in. Gen.
rant said, payfuIly, to Mr.. Stanton, surprised
% find you here! l supposed you would be at my
headquarters for protection. zs ss,e
HAVANA February 21.-Mail steamer has arrived
rom Vera Cruz. Gen. Diaz has been granted an un-
United leave of absence, in consequence of an acci
lent which occurred to him at Oaxaca, and from which
1e is slowly recovering. At the capital Sanchez Ma
rarre has been thrown into prison, but the cause of
his arrest has not bccn ,nado pnho- Tho Supreme
Court of Mexico opened on the 1ith inst. The
Weather at the capital unusually cold for the sea