The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1868-02-26

WASHINGTON, February 2l.-The
National Democratic Committee ap.
pointed at Chicago,msets at IL to.mor.
row, with. closed doors. Among the
matters to be considered in private ,ses-
sion are The powers of committee men,
from the Southern States. -.
The President has made the following
nominations; George B. Mcclellan,
Minister 81. James, James r. Hub
bell, of Ohio, Mibi>ter-to Ecuador Maj.
Gen. George H Thomas, to be Lieuten.
ant General BY breset and General by
brevet.
ExEcurwE Mansion, WAsutseroS,
February q, 1s6s.-Stg {. By Virtue of
the power and Authority vested in me as
President by the Constitution and, laws
of the United States, you are hereby re-
moved from the office as Secretary of the
Department of War; and your functions
as such will terminate upon. the recep.
ton of this cosnmunica, ton. You will
transfer to Brevet Maj. Gen. Lorenzo
Thomas, Adia,ant. General Of the Navy,
who has this day been authorized and
empowered to act as Secretary of War
,ad interim. all records, books, papers
and other ublic>property now in your
custody aad charge. Respectfully
~. ANDREW JOHNSON, ? To-
President.
Hon. EDWIN N. STANTON.
The Supreme Court has postponed all
questions involving the constitutionality
of the legal tender Act until. the next
term. ~ Ss7"'--'- . =.
The Republican Senators held eau
Gus this morning, on the Alabama dilem.
ma, but-adjourned without action.
Immediately after reading Stanton's
communication to-day, articles of i'm
peachment, against the President, were
presented. Brooks objected; but the
Speaker decided that it was privileged
question. The matter was finally re-
ferred to the Reconstruction Committee,
Stanton has not vacated the War Office.
Gen. Thomas has officially accepted the
War Office ad interim, and will apply to
the Court to expel Stanton. -.
Reconstruction was resumed, and after
executive session adjourned. .":s..',
Colfax presented the following: WAR
DEPARTMENT, WASHINGTON CRY, Februa.
ry 81 1968s-SR - Gen. Thomas has
Just delivered me copy of the, enclosed
order, which you will please. eommuni-
cate to the: House Of Representatives.
Your obedient servant. - - ..%-. .:
T., EDWIN. N. STANTON, .,
=. -. Secretary Of War.
Referred to Reconstruction Commit.
tee. iorder published elsewhere Ads
jeurned. ~. -. - - =.
WASHINGTON, February 22.-The Sen.
ate, after;seyen hours executive session,
resolved that the President had no right.
to rehoye Stanton. At s this morning,
Thomas was arrested on "a warrant is
sued by Judge Carter; on the affidavit of
Stanton, for violation Of the fifth, section
Of the tenure of office bill: The excite.
Sment is very great Thomas was re-
leased on bail of S., ,000, to appear s.on
Wednesday. Stanton called in the War
Office last night, and is still in posses.
sion. ~ ~. -. - - - - =, s&n
After his release from custody, Adju-
tant. General Thomas found his Office
door locked Stanton had the key.
Thomas went to Stanton's Office, finding
Stanton and ten, members of Congress,
Generals Grant, Dent and Howard. Sen
tinels guarded each: door, and visitors
were only admitted after their cardS,
were Inspected. Several cards were
presented for, Thonaas, hut admission
was refused. .Col. Moore, the Presidents
private Secretary, called to see Thomas,
bnt admission was refused. Thomas re-
:mained in Stanton's room until halfpast
r.. when he left the war building. Du-
ring the interview, Stanton notified
Thomas that he would not give up the
Sec,e e;aryship, or OBJ = Thomas as Secre-
.tary of War, and that he had instructed
all employees Of the department not to
obey ~Thomas At 2So'clock, Thomas
had prolonged interyiew with the
President, during which the President
said he desired to test the matter legally
in the courts g -" * - ..
The debateisprogressing with spirit
but dignity. The excitement is subsi.
ding The President will take no arbi-
trary measures He is content with the
present shapeof affairs. Tie matter: is.
now with the scoarts.
- Sherman liter to- the President,
January Is, has been published. Allu-:
ding. tp'the contemplated efforts of him.
self and Grant 70 induce Stanton to re-
sign, Sherman says, if he viii rot, then
twill be tirneyto contrre ulterior meas
ures. Sherman deprecates precipitation
y The Committee on Reconstruction
seven Republicans against two Demo-
erats-decided to. day to prefer articles of
impeachment against the President, for
his conduct respecting the removal of
Stanton. s..-5r.,7 - &. 2 - =, a Z :.
The Democratic, National Committee
has named New York as the place, and
the fourth of July as theSday for holding
the National Convention. Committee
men from the Southern States mad full
voice in committee.
: The Presidents impeachment by the
House is undonbted -.. = -. =
W WAsHINGToN, February 23.-Stanton
has been lodging in the War 0Gsce since
last Friday. He vas recommended TO-
this course by Congressman, who appre-