The Montana post., 1868-02-29


War Department. His action win de-
pend altogether on the movements of
Gen. Thomas. 80 80 - ts.f zf.'l |
The same correspondent is also in
formed that numerous dispatches have
been received from the Grand Army of
the Republic, q secret Organization with
posts established in all parts of the
country, endorsing the action of Con-
gress. The general tenor of these dis
patches is that the members of the G. A.
r will not see Congress overthrown. If
violence is used in the election of Stan
ton, 1Q0,0O men are ready to. come to
Washington TO put him back. The or
der Is reported in great state of ex-
citeUent and unanimously resolved to
take sides with Congress and defend 1t
in all measures, If affairs are brought to
such an extremity.
Chicago. Feb. 23.-The House sat till
past one this morning and then took q
recess till Monday 30
No vote was taken, but there is no
doubt as to the result. 1t is believed
every Republican will vote for impeach-
ment except Stewart and Casey.
The National Democratic Committee
made no distinction whatever between
members from loyal and rebel States.
Representatives to the National Conven-
tion consist of double the number of
Congressional representatives in each
State by the last apportionment Eight
States were not represented in the Con-
vention; California, Georgia, Florida,
Louisiana, North Carolina, Virginia,
Rhode Island and New Jersey.
Specials state that after a long con-
versation with Robt ]. Walker, Thomas
left the War Office. 1t is reported that
walkers advice was to remain passive,
carry out all the orders of the President
but wait the action of the courts and
not forcibly eject Stanton. Grant took
no part in the controversy between
Stanton and Thomas. After leaving the
War Department in company with r.
j. Walker he went to Grants headquar-
ters and thence to the White House
where he was admitted without delay.
Attorney-General Stanberry, Secretary
Wells and r, j. Kennedy were present
at the interview. General Thomas COM
versed at some length with the Presi~
dent, giving an account of his interview
with Stanton. The President then with
drew to the library with Stanberry,
where q private consultation was had.
In short time the President appeared,
and wrote out some order which was
borne away by Col. Moore. 1t was
rumored this was q peremptcry order to
Stanton to withdraw forthwith from the
War Department. .
The Republicans special says: Gen.
q. II. Thomas telegraphs to Senator
Wade declining the two brevets tender
ed him. 900" ..r.
Robert j. Walker has received reports
from the interior of Maryland that the
militia are rising to assist the President
Stanton will have Adjutant General
Thomas arrested again tomorrow fol
attempted Interference with his duties
Berlin, Feb. 23.-Hon. Geo. Bancroft
has signed treaty with the North
German Bund, by which he agrees tc
fully recognize and accord all the rights
of exemption from military duty of ma
| tive Americans 70 Germans natuIalizeC
| TO be American citizens. The treaty
was signed the 22d.
New York, Feb. 23.-Havana specials
says: Mexican advices state the revol,
of Sinola has become serious. More
troops have been sent to Gen. Corona
The rebels number 1850.
A Washington special says: Thur
mon, Senator elect from Ohio, made {
speech To large serenading party. H'
said the representative body in the Ma
tional Legislature were a mere faction
of the American people and contendeC
that till all the States WIRE represented
in Congress, no republican form of gov
eminent exists.
| The only resolution adopted by tn,
Democratic Convention, was one declar
ing the call of the National Convention
shall embrace all willing to aid in main
tanning the Union and opposed to Radi
calism. Just previous to adjournment
Generals Ewing and Ak en-, member
of the Soldiers and Sailors Union, wer
admitted, and formally announced tha
/ they would call their Convention Il
meet in New York at the same time.
| The Herald's specials are confiden
that the Committee as body are op
posed to Pendelton for President. Sey
mour is talked of, but his claims hav
assumed no definite shape. Senate
Hendricks of Indiana. will be pressed b.
his friends. ALI propositions in favor o
Hancock are met with the reply: "W
don't want n soldier" There is a mark
ed unanimity in favor of John Quinc
Adams for Vice President.
4 CThe lines were working badly o.
Saturday and Sunday. Owing to th
unusual number of words that had {
be supplied, the report may be some
what imperfect, as it is also incomplete
London, Feb 22.-SuIlivan, of the Dubli
Nation, is sentenced to six months imprisoI
ment, and Pigot, of the Dublin Irishrnai
twelve months. .. !
4 Paris, Feb. 22.-The usual public ball /
honor of Washington's Birth Day, was larg
ly attended. General Dix gives grand fe'
tonight. -t'i
Washington, Feb. 25.-House-The deba
on Impeachment commenced at 10 o'clocl
The session LASTED till twelve o'clock-bein
technically considered, o continuation of Sa
!, uriny's session. Wasbburne, of Illinois, fo
lowed Price, in favor of Impeachment, al
made n severe and violent speech in denunci
tion of the President. Woodward spoke again
the resolution. he did not grant the rig
of the Senate to try cases of impeachmen
The House was not composed, as the Const
T tuition required, of members chosen By q
, people of the several States, nor was the Sc