, 1868-03-20
w.sHrNcroN coRREsPoNDENcE.
WAsHIxerox, February Is, 1868.

| fFprroh STATESMAN Washington is
again a sea of excitement. The~scenes Of
The last few days remind ono of he early
davs Of the late war. All kinds of rumors
are aaoat. One that tho Maryland militia arc
marching on the city, and are prepared to
stand BY the President at all hazards. A
large number Of prominent men from all
sections of the country called upon the Pres
ident, and expressed their concurrence in the
removal of Stanton, and hoped he would take
no backward steps but stand firm unnder all
circumstances. A report is in circulation,
that recent Cabinet meeting an alteration
took place between Grant aud a prominent
Cabinet officer The air is thick with foul
rumors, Rone of which are worthy of belief.
WAR DEPARTMENT.
Stanton still remains in possession of the
War Department, and has not left his Office
since he received the Presidents notification
of his removal The guards around the
building have been doubled, and orders have
been given to allow no one to enter, except
they are employed in the department, or are
known to be friends of Mt. Stanton. The
President has no idea of resorting to forco
at the present time to carry out his orders,
but regards the question civil one, to be
settled by the courts If after decision
has been made, and Mr.. S. then continues to
attempt to hold his office, Mr.. johnson will
eject him by force if necessary. How it
will end none can fOresee.
IMPEACHMENT.
Great efforts are being made to have the
House find articles of impeachment against
the President. From present indications l
think that without doubt the articles will
be rushed through the House. The radicals,
since the Fall elections, have been very low
spirited, and regard the next Presidential
contest as sure to result in favor of the de
mocracy. They think by impeaching and
removing Mr. johnson, they may prevent
this. In the person of Ben. Wade they see
a man who will carry out all their measures
designed to defeat the will of the people.
If they succeed in getting Mr.. johnson out
of the way, every otate that is likely to 60
democratic, will be revolutionized, a standing
army will be placed in its midst; every
prominent man who opposes them will be
arrested as impediment to the reconstr clion
Of the Union. Such is the radical pro-
gramme for '6S. Will the people stand by
and see every vestige of free government
overthrow, without raising their hands
against the destroyers
MAIL SERVICE.
Mr. Flanders on the 22d ult., introduced
joint memorial from the Legislature oi
Washington Territory, praying for mail
service by sea, from San Francisco to Olympia
The memorial was referred to the committee
on Post Offices and Post Roads.
SENATOR coRBETT's RECEPTION.
Senator aud Mrs. Corbett, entertained a
large and fashionable assemblage at their
residence on Thirteenth street, few evenings
since. The company consisted of the beauty
and fashion of the capital, and in point Of
elegance surpassed all other receptions of
the season. Among the guests, l noticed
| Senator Williams and wife, Mr. Flanders
and lady, and quite number of che promi-
nent men Of the nation. After spending
sometime in social conversation, the company
partook Of sumptuous repast.
| POLITICAL RIGHTS.
Mr.. Williams introduced in the Senate
short time since bill providing that no
amendment of any State constitution, abridg-
ing or curtailing the political rights or priv
ileges of citizens of the United States, shall
be valid until the same is submitted to and
approved by Congress.
FASHIONABLE LIFE.
The receptions for the season are about to
end. This year has noticed a marked i'm
provement in the social standing of the
representative of Washington Territory. In
times gone by, your delegate was scarcely
heard of; none knew that you was represen-
ted, except upon the examination of the pay
rolls. Mr.. Flanders is surrounded by his
family, and at several receptions 1 have no.
ticed him, always accompanied by bis lady.
With no disrepect 10 others, must say he is
a great improvement upon those who have
gone before him. CAPITOL.
OPPOSITION NEEDED.-The present faciI-
tiles for ocean communication between San
Francisco and Portland are very meagre