North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1868-02-26

Mr. Stanton and showed to him the Pres
idents order removing Mr.. Stanton and
appointing him General Thomas) as Sec
rotary of War al interim.
Mr.. Stanton read the order and asked
Thomas whether he would be obliged to
vacate the Office forthwith. Thomas said
that his instructions were to assume con-
troll Immediately. Stanton then said he
would like to have time to arrange and
take away his papers and documents, to
which Thomas replied that considerable
time would be allowed for such purposes.
No time, however, was fixed for Mr.. STAN
ton to finish his arrangements.
The President repeatedly expressed his
Indifference as to what course Congress
might adopt on the impeachment question,
and in answer to parting remark by your
correspondent that the President might
sleep soundly in spite Of the threatened
impeachment, he said, laughing, II don't
think my slumbers will be much disturbed
by that fear. l shall sleep soundly
and awake refreshed
NEW YcnK, Feb. "a.
The Heralds Washington special states
that appearances last night indicate that
the War Department trouble will resolve
itself finally into legal struggle, where
in the most belligerent parties will be the
lawyers, and the final judgment be rem
dered by the courts instead of by SAN
culinary contest Of armed bodies.
Adjutant General Thomas stated to the
Herald correspondent last night, in con-
GLIDING an interview relative to his inten-
tons to-day, as follows: 81 shall go
down to the War Department at the usual
hour, as Secretary of War ad interim, to
all intents and purposes, without any
reservation or doubt that my powers as
such are perfectly legitimate, as were those
of General Grant. / shall set about the
business of the Department, issue orders
in the name of the President, give instruc-
tons to subordinate officials, and direct
the general work Of the Department. OF
course it will be very unpleasant Tor me
to find officers there who may be prepared
to disregard my orders it may perhaps
happen to be some personal friends Of my
own, but have no other resource than to
use he power conferred upon me, and
order them under arrest if they refuse to
obey the legitimate authority" " But
what about the Great Mogul himself? Is
Stanton to be left severely alone? That's
the question" g He has already refused
to vacate, and suppose he will persist in
his refusal. On my own option, should
decline to use any force, but the Pscsident
instructs me to use forcible persuasion. l
must-must be consistent. However, l
shall await the further development of
this disagreeable business before saying
what shall do"
In an interview with Secretary Stanton,
by the same correspondent, the former
stated he that had not issued any order to
prevent General Thomas entering the War
Department. He also stated that it was
impossible to say what action he would
take if Thomas insists on assuming the
duties of the War Department. His
action viii depend altogether on the move
ments of General Thomas.
General Thomas will apply this morning
for writ Of quo warronto. Attorney
General Stanbery states that the whole
affair will be settled without force, but a
great deal rests with the prudence Of the
head of affairs.
LATER.
WASHINGTON, Feb. "a.
As early as o'clock this morning the
people began to assemble at the Capitol,
and by 9 O'Clock every available space was
occupied with men, women and children.
Hundreds are lingering about the hall and
Hobbies Of the House, unable to gain
admittance.
The interest manifested is intense. and
| the greatest curiosity is evinced by all to
| ascertain the next move Of the President
in the impending crisis. 1t was decided
last evening by the President and Cabinet,
and his friends, to issue a writ of quo
Udrranto this morning. and bring Mr..
Stanton before the court to show by what
authority he held the position of Secretary
Of War. Up to this hour ii o'clock J
nothing has transpired indicating the
course which the PRESIDENT intends to
pursue. 1t is given out by the Presidents
get Stanton out of the War Department.
and Immediately install Adjutant General
Thomas. In this, however, they will fail,
for Stanton and his friends understand
fully all their plans, and are ready for any
and every emergency that may arise.
Adjutant General Thomas appeared
again at the War Department, and stated
to Secretary Stanton that he had verbal
orders from the President to take posses
sion of the War Department Stanton
replied: Il order you not to assume, or
presume to assume, TO exercise any func-
tons as Secretary Of War, or to sign any
papers as Secretary of War ad interim. y
Thomas then left the building. Business
goes on there, Mr.. Stanton being recog-
nized Secretary of War by all the employees
and by General Grant.