Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1868-02-25

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and asked Thomas whether he would be
obliged to vacate the office forthwith.
Thomas replied that his instructions
were to assume control Immediately.
Stanton then said he would like to have
time to arrange and take away his pa
pers and documents ; to which Thomas
replied that considerable time would be
allowed for such purpose. No time,
however, was added for Stanton to I'm
ish his arrangements"
The President repeatedly expressed
his utter indifference as to what course
Congress might adopt on the impeach-
ment question, aud in answer to q part
ing remark Of your correspondent
"that the President might sleep soundly
in spite of the threatened impeach-
ment," he said laughingly, al don't
think my slumber will be much dis
turbed by that fear. shall sleep
soundly and awake refreshed"
Chicago, February 22.-The Posts
special says Stanton hos beaten the
President at his own game. This morn
ing, General Lorenzo Thomas was mr.
rested by Marshal Gooding for attempt
ing to interfere with the duties of Sec
Rotary of War, In violation Of the Ten
ure Of Office Act, and vas brought be-
fore Judge Carter, of the Criminal
Court, this morning. He waived an ex-
animation and was released on bail of
$4,000 to appear ct 10 o'clock on Mon
day.
The Reconstruction Committee, ut u
meeting this A. NJ, agreed to report ar
ticles of impeachment against the Pres
ident, To-day there is intense excite
mcnt among the members, and in the
| galleries, over the action of the Presi-
| dent. A
The Journal of Commeree's special
| says: After the release. by Judge Car
ter, of Gen. Lorenzo Thomas, he went
to the War Office and demanded posses
| sion. Stanton ordered him to leave the
| office, threatening to put him under
military arrest; whereupon THOMAS
went to the White House to consult with
the President.
WASHINGTON, February 22.-It is re-
ported here that the Maryland Legisla-
ture is highly enraged at the rejection
of Senator Thomas. It is also said they
will request Reverdy johnson to resign,
md refuse to allow the Federal tax 10
be collected.
At secret session of the Democratic
| National Committee, to-day, 1t was re-
solved 10 hold the Democratic National
| Convention at New York, July 4th.
There were present at Secretary Stan
toms office this morning Representatives
Morehead and Kelly Of Pennsylvania,
Van horn and Van Wycke Of New York,
| Dodge Of Iowa, Ames Of Massachusetts,,
Freeman Clark of New York, and ex-
member of Congress Columbus Dolano
of Ohio. About 1870 A. NJ, General
Lorenzo Thomas, having just been re-
leased on bail by Judge Carter, presen-
ted himself at the door and told Stanton
he would like to see him. Stanton re-
quested him to proceed with anything
he had to say. Thomas remarked be
had como to discharge the duties Of
Secretary Of War ad interim, having been
ordered to do so by the President of the
United States. Stanton replied that he
should do no such thing, and ordered
him to his room to perform his dnties rs
Adjutant General. Thomas replied that
he had been ordered by the President
to act rs Secretary Of War ad interim and
he intended to do it. Stanton again re-
piled that he should not, and again
ordered him to his own room and denied
the power of the President to make any
such order. Thomas said he wouldn not
go, that he should obey the orders Of
the President and not obey the orders
Stanton remarked: GAS Secretary
of War, I order you to your place rs
Adjutant General"
Thomas-"I shall not do So"
Stanton-"Then you may stay there
az long as you please, if tho President
orders you but you cannot act ms Sec
rotary Of War"
Thomas shall net as Secretary of
War"
Thomas then withdrew into q room
opposite, being the general scrivcners'
room.
Stanton Immediately followed him.
After some further conversation, Stan
ton said: "Then you claim to be here
as Secretary Of War, and refuse to obey
my orders?"
Thomas-"I do, sir. l shall require
the mails for the War Department to be
delivered to me, and shall transact all
the business of the War Department"
At this juncturc General Grant and
Aid came in. General Grant said play
fully to Stanton and his friends: 81
am surprised to find you here. l sup
posed you would be at my headquarters
for protection"
The House has agreed to defer the
vote on the impeachment resolution till
Monday evening, and to continue the
debate up to that time.
CHICAGO, February 23.-The House
sat till past one o'clock this morning,
and then took a recess till Monday. No
vote was taken, but no doubt IS to the
result is believed to exist. Every Re-
publican will vote for impeachment ex-
cept Stewart and Casey, neither of whom
were elected on the Republican ticket.
Specials state that after q long con-
versation with RobertJ. Walker, Thomas
left the War office. It is reported that
Walkers advice was to remain passive
and carry out all orders of the Presi-
dent, but await the action Of the Courts,
and not forcibly eject Stanton.
Grant took no part in the controversy
between Stanton and Thomas.
After leaving the War Department
Thomas, in company with Robert j.
Walker, went to Grants headquarters
and thence to tho White House, where
he was admitted without delay. Attor-
ney General Stanbcry, Secretary Wellcs
and r. j. Kennedy were present ut the
interview. General Thomas conversed
at some length with the President, CIV
ing an account of his interview with
Stanton. The President then withdrew
to tho library with Stanbery,. where a
private consultation was had. In a
short time the President appeared and
wrote out some order, which was borne
away by Colonel Moore. It was ru-
mored that this was a percmptory order