Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1868-02-26

The House refused to adjourn-26, to LOG.
The bill Furnishing Federal officers for un-
lawful use of money or property was passed.
It imprissns from one to fifteen years and
fines twice the amount lost by loan, deposit or
personal use.
Mr.. Stevens rose. The Speaker gave notice
that demonstrations in the galleries would
lead to their clearing.
Mr.. Stevens reported tue following, from
the Reconstruction Comuitte
"Resolred. That Andrew johnson, .Prcsi-
dent of the United States be impcacbed for
high crimes aud misdemeanors in office"
A general debate cnsucd, and the House
adjourned at halfpast five to half past seven.
A vote will be taken on Monday, at o'clock.
The Senate, after several hours Executive
session, resolved that the President, had no
right to remove Mr.. Stanton. At s O'Clock
this morning AdJutant General Thomas was
arrested on warrant issued by Judge Carter
on affidavit of Stanton for violation OF the
fifth section of the tenure Of Office bill.
Both Fl H,uses meet to-day for business. The
excitement l. very great Gen. Thomas was
released on bail in five thousand dollars to
appear on Wednesday. ss ..,
Mr.. Stanton camped III the Var Office last
night and is still in possession. ,,.-
The Committee on Reconstruction, Re-
publicans, against 2 Democrats, decided to-
day to prefer articles Of impeachment against
the President for his conduct respecting the
removal of Slant n.
General Sherman's letter to the Presidcn,
Of January lS.h. published, abiding to the
comtem plated efforts of himself and Grant t.
! induce Mr Stanton to resign. Gen. Sherman
SAWS if he will not then it will be time to con
trive ulterior measures. Gen. Sherman depre
Gates precipitation.
The debate is progressing with spirit bu
dignity. and the ex i'eneat is sui 81 ling.
The President will take no arbitrary meas
ures. He is content with The present shape
of affairs. The matter is now with the courts
Only Brooks and Beck voted against th'
impeachment resolutions in the Reconstruc
tion Committee.
After release from custody, Adjntant Gene
ral Thomas found his Office door locked
Stanton had the key. Thomas went to Stan
tou's Office, finding Stanton and ten members
of Congress; Generals Grant. Dent and How
ard sentinals guarded each door, and visitors
were only admitted after their cards were l
spected. Several cards were presented fol
Thomas, but admission was refused.
Col. Moore, the Presidents private secreta
ry, called to see Thomas and admission wa'
refused Thomas remained in Stanton's roou
until hslfpast twelve, wnen he left the Wal
Building.
During the interview Stanton notified
Thomas he would net give up the Secretary
ship. or obey Thomas as. Secretary Of War
and that be had instructed all employees o
the Department not to obey Thomas.
At 2 o'clock Thomas had prolonged inter
view with the President during which the
President said be desired to test the matter
legally in the courts.
The Democratic National Committee named
New Yo k as the place and the 4th of July
as the day for holding the National Couyea.
ton.
Committeeman from the Southern State:
had full voice in the committee.
The Presidents impeachment BY the Hou:e
is undoubted. .asas