Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-02-26
IMPEACHMENT.
The Reconstruction Committee Stands
! TO 2 In FaTOr Of IL.
They Report TO The House.
James Brooks Threatens a Democratic
Rebellion, IL the Thing is Done.
The Movement win Certainly Prevail.

how Nh. STANTON Passed THE NIGHT
WASHINGTON, Feb 49, P. M--Among the
member of Congress who called at the War De-
partment after midnight were Gems. Farnsworth
and Pile. Hon. Samuel Hooper, Gen. Shenck, and
Norman B. Judd, remained with Ar. Stanton until
3 in the morning and Gen. Thsyer Senator from
Nebraska passed the night there. At o'clock this
morning the Hon. David R. Carter, Chief Justice
Of the Supreme Court of the District Of Columbia
visited the War Department. Mr.. Stanton and
Senator Thsyer ensconced themselves on two
Lounges 20 obtain, if possible little sleep Not
long after the tramp Of soldiers was heard ap.
proaching from the direction of the White House,
but it proved to be the relief guard
By o'clock Gen. Farms worth Mr. Judd. of Illi-
nois, and other Congressman, arrived sud Mr. Stan
ton had quite evee, be discussed The breakfast
which had been sent to him from his home DUrin-
the night number Of letters were sent him frern
the Capitol urging him to maintain his position
THE PRESIDENTS PURPOSES AND MOTIVES
1t is stated in behalf of the President that what
was done by him yesterday was purely Of military
charaeter but it in wise psrtakes Of the military
HIS purpose it is alleged, is simply to remove one
otlcer and appoint another, al interim and if the
rst refuses to obey the order then probably TO test
the matter by regular proceedings in the civil
courts, getting possession Of Office through his a
interim appointed, to compel Mr.. Stanton to seek
his remedy by writ of quo 11arranso or other pro-
cedure, 10 bring the matter before the courts.
WHEN THOMAS WAS ARRESTED.
Gen. Thomas, when arrested had not many hours
returned from the Cotere Carnival with his family;
and it must have been slightly dscomposing to the
nerves to have been disturbed at breakfast after
broken nights rest by summons of this sort but
he took the matter quite philosophicslly donned his
best uniform coat, and proceeded with Marshal
Gooding on foot to the City Hail. As they passed
the telegraph Office, dispatch was sent to Mr..
Stanton informing him that the arrest had been
made.
Mr.. THOMAS ONLY ORDER AS SECRETARY.
About 2 o'clock yesterday afternoon, the Pay
master General received an order signed by Gen
Thomas as Secretary Of War nd interim, directing
the closing of that Office to-day in honor of Wash
ingtons birthday. This the first and only order
issued by Gen. Thomas as Secretary of War
The caucus Of Republican Senators this morning
agreed to adjourn the Senate Immediately after the
journal was read which was done
IMPEACHMENT.
The House Reconstruction Committee are still in
session, discussing the impeachment question. The
members of Congress who were present this morn
ing at the interview between General Thomas and
Secretary Stanton gave detailed account Of it be-
fore the Committee, furnishing additional evil
dence warranting the immediate impeachment of
the President.
IMPEACHMENT REPORT-THE RESOLUTION.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 22-2:30 2. M-The Recon
struction Committee has Just reported the following
resolution
Resolved, That Andrew johnson, President of
the United States, he jrppeachs6 OF high crimes sad
The report is signed by Stevens, Bingham, Bout
well: Eurlburd, Payne and Beamsn, all the Repub-
iicau members. IL read amid silence, to an i'm
mense audience in the galleries who were cautioned
against any demonstration of applause dissent,
upon pain Of Immediate arrest. MIR. Stevens is now
speaking IN support Of the resolution.
.s TIE DEBATE.
Mr.. Stevens spoke but few moments saying he
did not think it necessary to say much as the re-
port spoke for itself But he was willing to hear
anything that the other side had to say.
Mr.. Brooks followed, osutioning the Republican
party that IL they impesohed tho President, thou
sand and tens of thousands and millions of the peo-
pie would not submit to it, Laughter The ar
my Of the United States composed of Demo
Gratis and be said that if they attempted TO the
army the rank and file would refuse TO do their bid
ding.
The floor of the House is thronged with Senators
listening to the debate The report Of the Commit
tee was presented by Thsddeus Stevens
Mr.. Brooks is talking against time, and is dis
posed to hllibuster, to prevent vote being taken
on the resolution to-day.
EXCITEMENT IN THE KUosE
WARRINGTON, Feb. 22-S P. M-Never was such
an immense audience seen in the House before.
Every nook and corner is filed to Overlooking The
lobbes outside the doors leading into the galleries
are crowded with anxious listeners and the report
ers gallery is invaded by ladies and strangers rem
dering it almost impossible for the representatives
of the press 10 pursue their vocation. The excite
ment greater than at any time since the assassin
alton Of Lincoln. At 2:40 P. NJ. Mr.. Brooks was
still speaking.
IMPEACHMENT WILL PREVAIL.
The impeachment resolution will undoubtedly
pass the House by strict party vote.