The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1868-05-18
WASHINGTON.
THE PRESIDENT CONGRATULATED.

WASHINGTON, May 16.-The President th
evening has received many calls OF congratu
lations, including those of the Cabinet The
excitement which prevailed this Afternoon
throughout the CITY, growing out of the action
of the Senate ON the 1lth article of impeach
ment, has considerably subsidized. Much money
in the way of bets exchanged hands since the
result was announced
RUIoRED RESIGNATION OF THE CABINET
The following statement is predicated on in
formation derived from highly respectable
sources: 1t is generally known here that some
OF the members, If not all, of President John.
sons Cabinet have signiied their willingness
to retire from Office, and hence there is much
speculation on that subject.
RUMoRs CONCERNING THE RECENT EXECUTIVE
TROUBLES.
Prominent gentlemen of both parties in con-
Versatlon recently, agreed on the sentiment
that much of the trouble between Congre IS
and the President springs from defect of Ex-
ecutive administration under the present form
OF government, and if the Ministry here as in
England would retire and give place to one in
accord with the expressed will of the people,
we should have had peace long ago. Recon-
struction under the Presidents plan having
been rejected, it is now thought by Congress
men Of both parties that he will agree to ad-
init the Southern representatives in any way
practicable in order that the national interests
OF the South may be heard and cared for in
Congress.
STATEMENT DENIED.
The statement that the President has made
any promises to the conservative Senators vot-
ing Tor his acquittal, to support or uphold them
by power of his administration is untrue.
VIEWS OF THE "DIssENTERs" ON JoHNsoN's Po-
LITICAL COURSE.
Those Republicans voting against impeach-
ment claim that they are as decidedly opposed
to President Johnson's political course as are
the most earnest radicals. They regard i'm
anrta ,,,I. ta1 o,,I, ol,k
ceeding. 1t is known that they claim to be as
determined to carry out Congressional policy
as are their more radical colleagues, but ihey
do not think that the President either can or
Will attempt further obstruction. They hope
and believe that he will change his Cabinet to
great extent at least; and by a more liberal
policy secure a better accord with Congress-
But whatever he may do or not do in this be-
half, has had and can have no effect on their
Judgment in passing on articles of impeach-
ment
NEW CABINET PROBABLE.
1t is said if impeachment had not been pend
ing there is but little doubt a new Cabinet
would long since have been designated, COM
posed of the most distinguished and eminent
men of the country. 1t should not therefore
create surprise if a thorough change shall be
made in the complexion of political affairs. If
these coniectures should be realized, it will re-
main for the Senate, in view of the probable
defeat OF the remaining articles of impeach-
"hO Sool, W dCOOpb VI ItJeCb WudJ is
offered, and if accepted in good faith must soon
lead to restoration of the Union and peace
and prosperity to the country. 1t is not true
that President johnson has indicated the pre-
else party character of the contemplated Cab
met appointments further than they shall be
men of eminent abilities, such as to challenge
the confidence and respect of the entire coun-
try.
GRANT AND THE PRESIDENCY.
A report has been in circulation to-day that
Gen, Grant has written letter declaring that
Inc will not accept the nomination for the Pres
idency on the platform of general negro suf-
frage, but after careful inquiry it cannot be
verified.
MORE RUMoRs CoNTRADIcTED.
The Republican members say there is no
truth whatever in the rumor that the Impeach-
ment Managers will commence tomorrow in
quiring as to the alleged improper or corrupt
means said to have been used to influence
determination upon the articles of impeach-
ment.
There is no truth whatever in the report that
Chief Justice Chase called yesterday on the
PRESIDENT to congratulate him on the result on
the 18th article.
JOHN c. BRECKENRIDGE.
A letter from Paris states that John C.
Breckenridge has returned to that city from
the Holy Land, and will soon leave for Quebec