The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1868-03-07
nv su,yaroN. March S. 1868.

r.. Glands of President Johnson can
,,tar,ain but slight hopes that the Senate
vii w;ii not convict him of the charges which
have been made by the leading Radicals
in the, House. The grounds for hoping that
q sense Of Justice and strict adherence to
constitutional obligations will prevail are
exceedingly few, and 1t is regarded
lust as well to look the whole matter fairly
In its face. It is believed that while seven
Of the Republican senators will besre-
quired to vote in opposition to their party
in order to defeat the conviction Of Mr..
johnson, but three can be obtained and
there are differences Of opinion as to who
these three senators are but the general
opinion among Conservatives seems to be
that both Fessenden and Trumbnll will be
among them-this on account Of their
known ability as lawyers of high rank, as
well as for their official conduct in other
matters of less weight that have had the
consideration of the Senate. But there is
no doubt expressed in many of the best
informed Conservative quarters that the
Radicals will be able to carry this affair
through to their entire satisfaction. What
ever may be the chances of the Repubi
can party if they do succeed in shaping
the political course of this Government
exactly in their own groove, it is admitted
by the leaders that now the abandonment
of impeachment would be certain death,
and the leaders are even defying the less
influential and important members to back
out of this coup. There have been some
fears among the leaders Of the measure in
the House that some Of the members would
fail in their duty to the party; and for that
fear Stevens has issued his pronuncia-
mento carrying threats to any who might
attempt it. In his speech yesterday there
was again brought forth the fire of his pas
sion to check any tendency on the part OF
ak-kneed members, and it is not be-
lieyed that there will be any failure. While
it is being considered certain that Wade
will, sooner or later, before the expiration
Of his term, be in the White House, specu-
lations and discussions have not been few
regarding the probable changes that will
be made in official places. An almost
complete change in the Cabinet instantly
upon his succession to the Presidential Of
fee is looked for, and changes in all the
prominent Offices throughout the country
now held by friends of Mr.. John
son are certain to follow. The Trea-
sury Department will be, as it has
been for the past several years, the
great object of every attraction, and the
Radical West will clamor for new chief,
which Wade would be bound to concede.
In this, however, there would arise some
difficulty, as there are no few among the
Radicals who have no desire to be rid Of
Mr.. McCulloch. They argue, and with
great truth, that no removals from Office
Of Republicans of influence have been
made by the present Secretary of the
Treasury; but that, on the contrary, par
ties obnoxious to the President have been
retained by bis influence. This has been
the case in various instances, and may
have great weight in deciding the status
of the Secretary when the proposed change
in governmental affairs is accomplished.
The Secretary Of the Navy will go. He
has been consistent in his old-timed con-
servatism, and too honest in his friendship
for Mr.. johnson to be retained. The
office of Attorney General would, in
all probability, be placed at the
disposal of Mr.. Speed, who has but recent
ly vacated it, while the Post office and
Interior Departments would, without
uOubt, ~ lulO OtuOl dho AnoSi A'i-
ferent rule. Speculations differ about the
State Department. Some of the quid
names here say no change would be made
there; but time must prove whether or
not they speak by the card. Of course
these conjectures are dependent upon the
Presidents conviction. But who can think
otherwise who knows the temper of the
Radical party. 1t is something which
must be awaited for as certain to trans
pire; and if it does, the results will furnish
themes for many new experiences of states
manship. 1t may change the whole cur
rent of the next political campaign. AL
ready the name Of Grant is falling in the
background, and he may be dropped alto
gether when things are satisfactorily fixed.
Other parties who have been silent under
the pressure for soldier to be the next
President are now looking up, when
change in the affairs of political men is
thought to be nearing contamination.
There is no need of excitement or nervous
apprehensions. We shall see what happens,
and next fall the people must pronounce
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