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violation of the Act of July 81. 1867, deGniu
conspiracies, and of the Act regulating th
tenure of certain civil Offices,
Article 4. That the said Andrew Johnso,
President of the United States, is guilty 9
high crimes IN ofice in this, that REGARDLESS, G
j he did, ON the 21st day of February, 1855 ar
point as Secretary of War ad interim, to wi
Lorenzo Thomas, without consent Of the Ser
| ate, no vacancy existing in the said Office O
Secretary of the War Department.
The fifth article is not definitely defn-S
but it Is supposed that it win charge tn
President with attempting TO induce officer
of the Army to violate the Articles OF War
as authorized by Congress and approved b
him.
General Emory testified that the Presiden
had sent for him and inquired PARTICULAR,
about the forces under his command. He theI
asked him what be thought of the law re
quiring all orders to the Army to pass through
Army Head Quarters. Gen. Emory, in reply
told him HE understanding was, that all or
ders must thus cometo him. s-rr
Chicago, Feb 27.-The Iowa Democrati,
Convention, yesterday, nominated Delegate.
To the National Convention at New York
July 4th, and Presidential Electors. Among
the resolutions was one declaring Pendleton
the first choice Of the Democracy of Iowa, fol
President. 1t was adopted after a stormy
debate Resolutions In favor of payment OF
the national debt in greenbacks, were adopted
after debate. 10 f LfFEA -lIf-' I
The Wisconsin Republican Convention, yes
terday, nominated delegates to the National
Convention, and Presidential Electors, They
re-nominated Judge Dixon for Chief Justice,
and Byron Payne for Associate Justice of the
Supreme Court. The resolutions favor Grant,
avoid the financial question and demand John
sons impeachment. F.-.II4
Washington, Feb. 27.-Gen. Thomas Laws
his damages against Stanton at $3.50, 900. The
counsel of Thomas have decided to make
application for a writ of quo warranto before
the District Court, for Stanton to show cause
why he retains possession of the War Depart
ment.
New York, Feb. 27.-The Worlds Buenos
Ayres correspondence of Jan. 13, says, Gen.
Asboth, Minister of the U. s., il lying very
i'll He certainly cannot survive many days.
He has long been an invalid.
Some of the chief Judges and lawyers and
many OF the principal merchants of the City,
have been victims of the cholera. The pesti-
lence carried of in Buneos Ayres, in forty days,
Eve thousand persons. All work is suspended
and those who depend for food on their daily
labor, suffer. Carts enough to carry the dead
cannot be found, nor men to dig the graves.
Churches are taken for hospitals, and many,
unable to be conveyed to them, die alone in
their houses.
Charleston, Feb. 27--The Convention pass
I'd seventeen sections of the Judiciary Articles,
providing that the Judges shall be elected by
The Legislature, in every District. Probate
Courts are abolished. A strong effort was
made n favor of electing Judges by the peo-
Die, but failed. The convention adopted n
esolution, rendering the thanks of the loyal |
'eople of South Carolina to General Grant |
congress and Stanton.
Jackson, Feb. 27.-The Convention adopted |
resolution thanking Congress for impeach- |
n "a dnnN
dopted and committee appointed to carry /
to Gillem. Resolutions were adopted, pro-
ibiting dueling, defining treason against the /
tate and prohibiting property or educational
for electors.
Havana, Feb. G.-Among the passengers
y the steamer Georgia, from Vera Cruz, are
EN-. Sturm and Col. Proudfoot, commander
I the American Legion. just as the Georgia
sft, telegram was received, stating that
To Mexicans from Havana had attempted to
ssassinate Juarez and rob the treasury.
New Orleans, Feb. 27.-After hot debate,
le disfranchising substitute for Article 90,
as tabled, 80 to 33, majority of the col
red members opposing disfranchisement.-
be motion was made TO expunge Article %,
hich defines the classes disfranchised in the
tate. Pending debate, adjourned.
New York, Feb. 23.-The Herald's special
ys, it is not believed a two-thirds vote
sainst the President can be obtained in the
anate. -- -
New Orleans, Feb. 2s.-Hancock has re-
owed Mayor ST. Martinsville, because the
ty Charter required an election by the Coun-
!, In case of vacancy; but here all loyal
embers of the City Council have been dis
Used, because under the City Charter they
ected the Recorder to I'LL q vacancy. The
port is current that Gen. tsrant ordered a res
ration of the Councilmen, and that Gen.
ancock has asked to be relieved.
The Herald's London dispatch states, that
the meeting Tuesday evening, John
night spoke strongly in favor of the Gov
nment, policy and power of the American
.opIe, and England's duty in the cultivation
friendly relations with them, of the British
oyernment and the English press. The meet
8 expressed the most hearty goodwill
wards America, and pledges itself to support
" movement at home, in efforts to effect
ompt, righteous and pacific settlement of
international differences, especially those
le resolution was adopted unanimously with
nd cheers and with every person in the hall
lnding. IL
The Herald's special gives details of the I
legged attempt at assassination of Juarez.-I
veral foreigners have been arrested. ga, / {
Washington, Feb. 27.-Senate-The Chair
omitted a communication from the German {
migration Union of Cincinnati, in regard to {
e treatment of emigrants on ship-board.
.ferred to Committee of Commerce. q
Yates presented a memorial of citizens of 7
ah, praying for the erection of the Terri
ry Of Wyoming, and the annexation of {
ah and Idaho thereto. Referred to Com {
ttee on Territories. "
Patterson presented a petition from four c
ousand citizens of Louisiana, setting forth i
Fir grievances and hardshps. Referred to C
mmittee on Judiciary. .-- b
Stewart, from Committee on Judiciary. re- C
ted n bill for the surrender of persons con- {
ted of certain crimes, with amendments. b
e bill does not apply to persons convict 9
of political offences, but was introduced to {
ct the case of countries with whom we have v
extradition treaties. Sherman offered an c
endment to provide that the principles of c
extradition treaties be applied to those p
lntries. After further discussion the bal g
recommitted. Iti ~ EHIn h
Howard, from Select Committee to whom 6
referred the message of the House on the e,