The Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1865-1870, 1868-02-26
BY STATE TELEGRAPH.
Washington Misunderstanding
Events

i CHICAGO, February 22.-Specials say tn
Senate adjourned after over a seven hours
executive session. The excitement at Wash
ington is greater than at any time since tn
assassination Of Lincoln.
The Senate has passed, by strict part,
vote, resolution declaring that the Presi
dent had no authority for his course in tn
removal of Stanton, and ordered copies o
the same to be sent to the President, Stanton
and General L. Thomas.
| After adj ournment, a number Of Senators
went to the War Office to consult with Stan.
ton. The latter avows his determination no,
to leave the office. He remained there dur
ing the night, and had his meals sent in. 1t
is generally believed that the Reconstruction
Committee will Immediately report in favor
of impeachment
1t is reported that Thomas says he will
seize the Office by force, if necessary, but it
is not believed such a measure will be resort
ed to. 1t is supposed the matter will be
brought before the Supreme Court on writ
of quo ec1rranto to be served on Stanton,
requiring him to make answer why he does
not deliver the War Office to General Tho
mas.
peared before Chief Justice Carter, of the
District Court, and made affidavit charging
General Thomas with violation of the Ten
ure of Office law, and asking a warrant for
the arrest of Thomas, which will probably be
served in the morning.
CHICAGO, February 22.-The Posts special
says Stanton has beaten the President at his
own game. This morning, Gen. Lorenzo
Thomas was arrested by Marshal Gooding
for attempting to interfere with the duties of
Secretary of War, in violation Of the Tenure
of Office Act, and was brought before Judge
Carter, of the Criminal Court. this morning.
He waived an examination and was released
on bail of $1,000 to appear at 10 o'clock on
Monday.
The Reconstruction Committee, at a meet
ing this forenoon, agreed to report articles of
against the President. To-day
there is intense excitement among the men,
bers, and in the galleries, over the action OF
the President.
The Journal of Commences special says
After the release, by Judge Carter, of Gen.
Lorenzo Thomas, he went to the War office
and demanded possession. Stanton ordered
him to leave the Office, threatening to put
him under military arrest; whereupon Thorn
as went to the White House to consult with |
The President.
WASHINGTON, February 22.-It is report
ID here that the Maryland Legislature is
highly enraged at the rejection of Senator
Thomas. 1t is also said that they will re-
,uest Reverdy Johnson to resi- ign, and refuse
o allow the Federal tax to be collected.
At secret session of the Democratic Ma
ional Committee to-day, it was resolved to
lold the Democratic National Convention at
>ew York, July 4th.
There were present at Secretary Stanton's
flee this morning Representatives More
ead and Kelly of Pennsylvania, Wan Horn
nd Van Wycke of New York, Dodge of
owa, Ames of Massachusetts,, Freeman Clark
{ New York, and ex-member Of Congress {
Columbus Delano of Ohio. About 1880 I
N. General Lorenzo Thomas, having just J
cen released on bald by Judge Carter, pre- ]
Z would like to see him. Stanton requested