The New York herald., 1868-03-01

Mr. JoSEs, tden.) OF KY, another member or the
committee. said mat while he acquiesced generally IN
the report, thsr, reflections in 1t on the
Secretary oil the Interior and others in which ne dd not
Mr. CovopE sad that in view OF his colleagues
sensveness he lad steered clear OF reflections upon
any body as tie circumstances would permit MN
to do
Mr.. IxGERsoLL desired the Committee Public
Buildings to take charge OF the matter, instead OF
leaving It to b'ard but the amendment was not re-
Mr. welker's amendment thon agreed to and the
bill passed.
REMoSsraAScE 4oANsr AN INTERNATIONAL COPYRIGHT
Mr. KELLEY tep) Of Pa, presented the petition OF
passage OF an international copyright bill and Mr..
0NELt. (rep.) OF Pa, presented the petition OF tho
leading printers OF Philadelphia 10 the same effect
Also petition o. the editors OF the Philadelphia weekly
newspapers claiming their rights, under the act OF Con-
gress Of March g. 1868, allowing publishers OF weekly
papers 10 send each actual subscriber within the county
where inc paper Is published one copy free OF postage
and showing thai they are charged hy,two cents per
year for each paper sent to subscr'oer-this dis
elimination being confined TO Philadelphia.
THE BRANCH MINT AT FRANCISCO.
The SPEAKER presented a communication from the
Secretary of Treasury relative condition ana
management OF the United states branch mint at San
Francisco. Referred TO the Committee an Coinage.
MISSISSIPPI LEyEEs
Mr.. MCCORMICK, dem of Mo-, presented resolutions
OF the Missouri Legislature the subject OF evees Re-
ferrcd 10 the Committee on Freedmen's Affairs
REPORTS OF PRIVATE CLAIMS ETC.
The SPEAKER proceeded to call tho Committee Of
Claims for reports of private character.
hr BINGHAM, lrepl Of ohio reported substitute ior
tho Senate dill aproprating $4,000 for hrs. Elizabeth
B. Anderson, wife OF Major General Robert Anderson
and heir OF the late General Duncans Clinch deceased
Mr. SrAUIDrSG, rep.) OF ONO, asked Mr.. Bingham
whether the bill predicated the distinguished
services OF General Anderson than on the merits OF the
ciamg'
Mr.. BINGHAM admitted that it was
Mr.. COBB said that member of tho Committee on
Claims ho did not concur in tho BILL
Mr.. WARD, (rep) of NJ Y, reported back the Senate
bill for the relief Of John H. Ellis paymastor in tho
United States Hrmy, which was passed.
Mr. CoBB reported joint resolution for the relief OF
John ~ Palmer of Nashville, Tenn, relieving him
from foreitures under contract to furnish nfIy-two
thousand collins for deceased soldiers &c, which was
passed
Mr. HOLMAN, tdem) Of Ind, from the committee,
reported bill allowing s4 4l9 TO the credit Of George
w Lane superintendent OF tho branch mint at Denver,
Colorado beng money stolen from tho mint
Mr. ALLISON repl OF Iowa. opposed the bili as estaD
fishing very dangerous precedent.
Mr. LAWRENCE, (repJ OF ONO. also opposed IL as al
variance with The PRINCIPLES OF the common law.
Mr. BINGHAM supported the b arguing that 1t was in
accordance with the principles OF ruling OF the su'
preme Court.
r. LAwRKscn expressed his belief that tho ruling OF
the Supreme fourt decided such principle.
After further discussion The bill was passed.
Articiep Of Impeachment Against President
johnson.
At a quarterpast two O'Clock Mr. BOUTWELL,, chair
of the secct committee tho subject, presented
articles OF impeachment against tho President OF the
United States which hereupon read by tho Clerk,
foilows:-
Articles exhibited by the House of Representatives of
the United States in the name OF themselves and all
the people OF the United states, against Andrew John
son. President OF the United States main enance aud
support Of their impeachment against him for high
crimes aud misdemeanors in Office.
ARTICLE l. That said Andrew johnson, President OF
the United states on 2st day Of February, in the
year OF Lord 1865 az Washington in the District Of
Columbia, unmndful OF the high duties Of his Office Of
oath of Ofico q the
ton that he should take that the laws be faithfully
executed did unlawfuliy and in violation Of the const
tuition and laws Of the United States order in
writing for tho removal OF Edwin H. Stanton from
tho Office OF Secretary for the Department OF War
said Edwin a. stanton having been therefor duly ap
pointed and commits stoned, by and with the consent o
the Senate Of the United States such Secretary and
said Andr johnson, President OF the United States
18th day Of August in the year OF Lord 1867
and during the Of the said Senate, having
pended by his order Edwin NJ Stanton from SAID Office
and within twenty days after the first day Of the next
meeting Of said Senate the 18th day Of December II
year Of Lord aforesaid having reported to sais
Senate such SUSPENSION with evidence and
for his action In tho csc and the name OF tho perso
designated perform the duties of such Office tempo
rarily until the next meeting OF the Senate, and sal
Senate theeaftervards, the l4,h day Of January
| year OF Lord 1868, having duly considered Ia
evidence and reported by said Andrew johnson
for said suspension did refuse in said suspen
sion, whereby and by force OF tho provisions OF
entitled IAN act regulating tho tenure Of certain civil
Offices" passed March 2, 1857, said Edwin N. Stanton
did forthwith the functions of his Office, whereof
the Androw johnson had then and thore due
and Edwin NJ. Stanton, by Of the premises
SAID 2lst day Of February, lawfully entitled "a
hold said Office Of Secretary for the Department OF War;
which said order for the removal Of said Edwin STAN
fnsaS in nhst foil lnVS hat "a In
Executive MANSION,
WASHINGTON. ID. g., Feb. Il 1863.
SRBv virtne or the power and authority vested in me
Prcsdsnt by the constitution and Of the United
States are hereby removed from Office as Secretary 70,
terminate upon receipt Of this communcation You viii
jutlut General. OF the army, who has day au
thored and empowered to act Secretary Of War al
now in your custody aud charge kssps,sfSly yepss
To the Hon. EDWIN NJ. STANTON. Washington. ID. g.
Which order unlawfuy issued, with intent then
and there to violate tho act emitted can act regulating
the tenure Of certain civil Offices" passed March 2
1867 and contrary TO the provisions OF sad act and
violation thereof and contrary to the PROVISIONS OF the
constitution OF the United States and without the ad.
vice and consent Of the senate OF tho United States
said Senate then and there being in session. 10
said Edwin NJ Stanton from the oco OF secretary for
the Department OF War; whereby the sMd An1rew
Johnson President Of the United states, did then and
there commit and was guilty Of nigh misdemsancr in
Office.
the wear OF Lord 1885, at Washington In the Dis
trIct OF Columbia said Andrew johnson, President OF
the United States unmndful OF the high duties his
Office Of his oath Of Office, and IN violation OF tho
stituon the United states and contrary the pro-
visions entitled An act regulating the tenure o
certain civil oces," passed March 1867, without the
advice and consent OF the Seaate Of tho United states
senate taen and thore being session, and without
asthory Of las. did appoint Lorenzo Thomas to be
Secretary OF War dd rerB by issuing TO said Lorenzo
Thomas letter Of authority, in substance as follows,
that 10 10 say
rrxcUrIvK MANSION.
WASHINGTON. d. G., Feb. u, 1868
SIR-The Hon. Edwin NJ. stanton having been this dav
oce Secretary for the Department OF War
hereby authorized and empowered To
try OF War di hrig, and will Immediately enter upon thu
discharge OF the duties pertaining to that Office Mr.. stan
ton instructed TO transfer you all the
and other pubic property In his custody
| and in charge. Respectfully yours. -
To Major General LORENZO THonAs Adjutant Gen
eral United States Army, Washington. a. q.
/. Whereby said Andrew johnson, President OF tn,
rroia States did then and there commit and guilt,
of hign m;ssA m;ssAAmeanor in Office.
snricrg 3-That said ..adssw johnson, President o
abe United states on the 2si day 9; FEBRUARY, Ia th
year OF Lord 1858, at Washington, IN the Disn'St
| Columbia did commit and was guilty OF heh msds
/ meanor In oiIco In this:-fhat, without authority o
i Sona of tho lfnfad nj