Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-02-25

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NEW York, Feb. 2a-The Herald's WASH
ington special states that appearances last
night indicate that the War Department
trouble Will resolve itself finally into le-
gal struggle. wherein the most belIixerent
parties will be the lawyers and the Anal
Judgment be rendered by the courts iastead
of by sanguinary contest of armed bodies
Interview with Gen. Theusss
& General Thomas stated to the Hsrald's
correspondent last night in CONCLUDING an
interview relative TO his intentions to-day,
as follows: II shall go down to the War
Department at the usual hour as Secretary
of War ad anterim, to all intents and pur-
poses, without any reservation OF doubt
that my powers as such are perfectly 1eEiti-
mate, as were those Of Gen. Grant. shall
set about the business of the Department,
issue orders IN the name Of the President,
give instructions to subordinate officials
and direct the general work Of the Depart
ment. OF course It will be very unpleas-
ant for me to find officials there who may
be prepared to disregard my order. Ii nav,
perhaps, happen to be some personal
friends OF my own, but I have no other
resource than to use the power conferred
upon me and order them under arrest IL
they refuse to obey the Legitimate autho-
itv. ciAasd ~
: 'Butwhat about the Great Mogui hinnself.
Is Stanton to be left severely alone? That's
the question:. He has already refused to
vacate. and suppose he win persist In his
refusal. On my own opinion, should de-
cline to use any force, but If the President
instructs me to employ forcible persuasion
shall await the further developments of
this disagreeable business before saying
what shall do" .ssg.rrya asa iieH
- Interview wish Secretary ktanssn.
- In an interview with Secretary Stanton,
with the same correspondent, the former
stated he had not issued any orders TO pre-
vent General Thomas entering the War De-
partment. He also stated that it was inn
possible to say what action he would fake
If Thomas insists on assuming the duties Of
the War, Department. His action will de-
pend altogether on the movements of Gem
eral Thomas. rfzr5Tk
Grand Army OF the BepubiieN
The same correspondent Is Informed that
numerous dispatches have been received
from the Grand Army of the Republic,
secret military organization, with posts es-
tablished In all parts Of the country, ,,en-
dorsing the action of Congress. The gen.
= eral tenor of these dispatches Is that the
members of the Grand Army of the Re-
public will not see Congress overthrown,
and if violence is used in the election of
Mr.. Stanton 100 600 men are ready to come
to Washington and put him back The
order is reported as in great state OF tx-
citement and is unanimously resolved tn
take sides with the policy of Congress, and
defend it in all its measures, if affairs are
brought to such an nacxtremity. @ai;ssdW
Thomas Ewing, Sr.. for Secretary Of
On Saturday the message which went to
the Senate, after its adjournment contain
ed the name of Mr.. Ewing for confirmation
as Secretary of War. being too late for ac-
) 'tion that day, was Withdrawn and VIII be
again sent ON Monday. Mr.. Ewing has
notified the President that he will accept
the appointment. sss sasfssx - Il -.sS
Whose Orders are 60 be Obeyeds
An army officer on duty at the War De-
partment intimated yesterday that orders
from any other person than Secretary STAN
ton would be disregarded by army officers.
Maryland militia.
The militia of Maryland have proffered
their services to q prominent military sup
porter of the President, SO it is reported,
and this report is givtn q color of truth
from the presence OF Governor Swami, of
Maryland, who bas had an interview with
the President.
Arrival of General Lew Wanace.
Gen. Lew Wallace has arrived from the
+ West. in obedience to the call Of the COM
mander of the Grand Army of the Repub-
lie, and is in close consultation with Gen.
Logan. ls.....s .-..-.-.-,
Quo Warrants.
Gen. Thomas will apply this morning for
writ of quo warranto. D sdfia d vs1f
Attorney General Stanbery's Opinion
Attorney General Stanbery states that
the whole affair will be settled without
force, but great deal rests with the pru-
dence of those at the head of affairs.
Nomination of Thomas Ewing, sr
ia WASHINGTON, Feb. 24-The President
to-day nominated to the Senate Thomas
Ewing, Sr, of Ohio, for Secretary of War,
in place of E. M. Stanton, removed. He
also sent to the Senate an executive COM
munication in reply to the resolution re-
Gently passed by that body, arguing and in
der the Constitution and tenure of Office
bill 10 remove Stanton, but also appoint q
Secretary of War ad Interim. -,
Quiet at the War Department.,
/ Everything is quiet at the War Depart
ment this morning. Mr.. Stanton remained
there all night, accompanied by his friends.
| Gen. Thomas made his appearance at the
Department at IL this morning, and imme-
diately informed Stanton that he was di-
rected by the President to assume charge
of the War Department, and made formal
demand tor the mails and other property
pertaining to the office x isdt -1ouI
Stanton refused compliance and ordered
him to his duty as Adjutant General Of the
Army, which order in turn was refused
and shortly afterwards Gen. Thomas left
| the Department and went to the Presi-
dents house, where he had short inter-
| view with johnson.
| Postmaster-General Randall and Secre-
tary Wells were with the President this
morning. Senator Dixon also had an in.
terview with johnson. 81
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