Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1868-01-22
RE-INSTATING OF STANTON.

WASHINGTON, January 1.-THE re-
turn of Mr. Stanton this morning to the
duties Of Secretary Of War has been
throughout the day the common theme
OF conversation in all circles, and much
speculation in INDUCED in concerning the
future conduct of the President in the
premises. Various rumors are cur ant
but it is safe to say that nothing whatever
has beendetermined upon by thePresident
relative to that subject: 1t is true, as re.
ported, that the return of Mr. Stanton to
the War department Was talked of in
Cabinet meeting to day, but not formally
discussed by members, and beyond this
all assertions are mere conjecture. The
certified copies of the Senate resolution
were severally delivered to Secretary
Stanton and Gen. Gram last night, but
the President did not receive q copy un
til nine or ten this forenoon, although it
was left for him at the Executive map-
sion about the same. time Mr.. Stanton
was received at the Department by Gen.
Grant about half past ten, and soon after
| the meeting the former resumed his du-
| ties, but it was not until an hour after
the occurrence that the President rcceiv-
ed note from Gen. Grant, dated to-day,
informing him that be had received
copy of the Senate resolution, and that in
in consequence of its action, under the
tenure of office act, he had ceased to be
Secretary of War adj interim. TIE re-
port that the President sent for General
Grant to attend the meeting of the Cabin
ct to-day is not true The first intima->
| ton that Gen Grant intended to do so
was through Col. Comstock, who verbally
communicated the fact at the time he de-
| ivered the note from that officer. Gen
Grant subsequently visited the executive
mansion, and during the afternoon had
conversation with the President about his
retiring from office as Secretrry of War
ad interim According to reports of
those who have opportunities to be In
formed, the Presidents former under
standing was that Gen. Grant, before re-
firing from the department, would give
him notice to that effect, or asked to be
relieved from the duties of Secretary
The reason, however, for Gen Grant act
ing as he did to day, is probably explain,
ed by the vote to which reference is above
made. The President, IN conversation
with friends tonight, said the Senate re-
solution did not deny his right to suspend
him, but merely declared that the evil
dence and reasons given by him were not
sufficient in this case to justify him in the
sus pension of Mr.. Stanton, and the Presi-
dent himself remarked that there was no
authority for the statement that he will
refuse to recognize Secretary Stanton, but
will transact all army business through
the headq uarters of the army. Much
interest is expressed as to what steps the
| President will take with reference to Mr.
Stanton.
MR.. STATIONS CASE IN THE SENATE.
| New YoRK, January 1.-THE Hen,
AIDS Washington special gives the debate
in the Senate executive session on the re.
port In the Stanton case, which occupied
seven hours. Senator Dixon finished his
speech OF Saturday, showing that the OBJ.
jections G iven by the President were con.
elusive arguments for Stanton's removal
He reviewed Stantou's record and eu!o
gjzed the President. ....-..-.>
Mr.. Fessenden replied in defense of Mr.
Stanton, and referred to his services dur.
ing the war. ...-.-....-
Mr.. Dixon here remarked that Mr.
johnson did as .reat service during the
war as Mr. Stanton. -.-r
. Mr. Fessenden continued, holding thai
the reasons of the President for remoya
were insufficient, and no motive should
induce a chief magistrate to take such al
important step except such as the nation
would justify, He defended Mr.. Stanton
from the charges of being responsible fol
the horrors Of Andersonvile
Mr.. Buckalew reiterated his statemen
relative to Andersonville, and added lha
, Mr. Stanton's policy seemed to be tn.
policy of the government during the war
Mr.. Morton could not think the Presi
dent responsible for the New Orleans riot
neither was Mr.. Stanton; and he believed
the immediate delivery of the dispatch
| would not have made any difference in thu
result ..-
4 Mr.. Howard closed the debate In repl,
to the Conservatives, and the vote Wa
taken, resulting in IS yeas for the ma
f jority report and six nays. A certified
copy was sent to the President, Genera
, Grant and Secretary Stanton. Great in
!, terest is felt in the next movement.
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