Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1868-03-05
THE PRESIDENT AND CONGRESS.

WHAT THE PEOPLE SAY.
A large number of letters and kilograms have
been received at Washington, intended to encour-
age Congress and the President in the course each
is pursuing. Owing to the fact that we have but
few radical newspapers on our exchange list, we
have not seen many of the dispatches sent to Con-
gress and are able, therefore, to present our
readers with butfew. We clip the following; how
ever: -... ..a
HARRISBURG, PENN, February 2S.-Governor
Geary Yesterday sent the following:
Hon. Simon Cameron, United States Senate,
Washington, d. c.;
The news to-day has created profound sensa-
ton in Pennsylvania The spirit of 1861 seems
again to pervade the Keystone State Troops are
ran;dlv rendering their services to sustain the laws
Let Congress stand firm. JOHN W. GEARY.
Iowa AND HER REPRESENTATIVES IN Con,
aREss.-Des Moias, Iosoa, February 25.-The
following dispatch was sent to the senators and
representatives of Iowa in Congress to-day:
1.-The State of Iowa stands by her representa-
tives in Congress in opposition to the desspotism
and usurpation of high official She will give
her strength to suppress anarchy and maintain the
Government No sympathizer with treason, how
ever elevated his position, tre with the rights
of free people A hundred thousand Iowans
are ready to maintain the integrity of the Union,
the Constitution, and the laws. :,
SAMUEL MERRILL, Governor"
THE REPUBLICANS OF CHICAGO ENDORSE M
PLACEMENT Chicago, February 25.-The meet
ing tonight at Library Hail. in accordance with a
were made by several prominent gentlemen OF this
city, A series of resolutions were adopted, among
which was the following:
s'Resolved, That we most heartily ratify and en-
dorse the action of the House Of Representatives
in impeaching Andrew johnson; that his own
hand has furnished clear evidence of his guilt; and
we demand from the Senate as speedy and prompt
action as is consistent with the forms Of law and
fair and impartial trial.
WEST VIRGINIA SOLID FOR IMPEACHMENT.-
Wheelinq West Ta., February 25.-Both Houses
of the Legislature have passed resolution de-
claring for impeachment, and rendering aid to
Congress if needed.
Special dispatch to the Chronicle.
The following are few of the dispatches and
letters which have been received by the President
ST. LOUIS, Feb 25.-The people here are with
you, and ready, almost to man, to sustain you In
whatever way may be necessary in upholding the
Constitution and resisting Congressional usurpa,
ton.
AUGUSTA, Me, Feb 22.-Your course is ap
proved. Our people are ready to aid you with
men or money.
MANCHESTER, N. H., Feb 2s.-As Sumne,
said to Stanton, "Stick." You are right All O
us believe in the propIety of your act. The con
duct of Congress has already secured Democratic
majority in this State, and every Democratic vote
will aid you, when necessary with their lives, anc
their blood, to roll back the tide OF Congresslona
revolution and usurpation.
PHILADELPHIA, Feb. -4.-Gearys silly dis
patch is the subject of ridlcul le here. Everybod
The masses of our people are with you heart ant
soul. Stand firm, as you have done, as the deten
der of the Constitution. Pennsylvania will bac
you.
CINCINNATI, Feb. 22-Our foreign population
almost unanimously, and a large majority OF GU
native population, applaud your course, and ar
ready, when wanted, to sustain it with their goo
right arms.
CHICAGO, Feb. 23-Keep steadily on. Gov
Ogesby has made himsef ridiculou'. He kne'
when he sent that dispatch, rendering men AM
money to Congress, that it was impossible to n
the BILL When you want either men or money
more than half the able-bodied men in the Stat
will promptly respond to your call.
New York, Feb. 24.-Our bond holders ant
business men are seriously alarmed. The revolu
tionary action of Congress has convinced them tina
it is only fit for mischief: The whole population
look to you for relief They will sustain you il
preventing the breaking up Of the government
If necessary, you can have half million of me1
and millions of money.
Andreao johnson, President:
New YORK, Feb. A.-Every decent man ii
New York city is with you. We will take care g
all Governor Gearys men. God bless YOU W
are ready for the issue
Audreac johnson, President :. =,
INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. 24.-Your friends IN Ind
your fight for the Constitution.
His ErceNency AndreD Johnson: o.,
NV LONDON, Feb. 24.-At meeting Of tn
Democrats of New London, held this evening, tn
following resolution was adopted:
Whereas in view of the present revolutlonaar
attitude of Congress, acting, as its leaders confess
outside of the Constitution Of the United States