The New York herald., 1868-05-27

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solution Of the grand impeachment bugbear was
anticipated. Before the verdict on the second arti
Gle was known great interest was expressed
In the way that Senator Ross would vote
II was plain to be seen that everybody
was uncertain as to how Mr. Ross intended to act on
the remaining ten articles, but when the telegram
arrived stating that Ross ''had voted all right,
which was considered to be important enough to
send to the President although few minutes more
would have given the whole vote, the qualification
Afforded by the little scrap OF intelligence was per-
fectly evident. When it was at length announced
that the High Court Of Impeachment had adjourned
without day the habitual dignity and reserve OF the
Presidential Mansion was slightly unbent, and ofcers
clerks, ushers and messengers all united in sub.
dued but heartfelt interchange Of congratulations.
The officers Of the stan and the private secretaries
suspended their duties the clerks left their papers,
and Mr. Cusfaw, the usually selfpossessed usher at
the Presidents door, left his post for once to join in
the general rejoicing
From this time until late hour tonight the friends
Of the President crowded to the White House to con-
gratulate him on his vindication. All received
by Mr. Johnson with his usual dignifed though cor
dial greeting. Not q word Of exultation or an ex-
preston OF triumph escaped him; nothing that could
be construed into the dark designs. which the rad
Gals nave been accustomed to predict would be car
ried into execution in the event of his acquttal
When asked II he intended to take any measures to
expel Mr.. Stanton, now that the Senate has
acquiesced In his removal be replied that he thought
no harsh measures would be necessary. Mr. Stan
ton he thought. would appreciate his true position
and would retire volun tariy. To the question Of
whether he would now have any change in his Cabi-
net, he gave his usual diplomatic reply, nothing
he would pursue at this time. Among the first to
call upon the President were Mr.. Stanbery, Judge
Nelson and Colonel Cooper; and after the adjourn
ment Of Congress a large number Of Senators and
Repres entatives called upon him.
A Delegation Of Democratic Members Of Con.
sress Visit the President.
Soon after eight O'Clock this evening delegations Of
democratic members Of both Houses Of Congress
called upon the President to congratulate him upon
his acquittal. They came in dozens, until finally,
before the Presidents private ofice was thrown
open 10 them, the ante-room was crowded. Among
those present were Senators Doolittle, Davis Hen
bricks and Dixon, and Representatives Getz, Nor
gan Burr, Van Trump, Trimble, Boyer, Ross, Phelps
Mott, Axtell Glossbrenner, Kerr, johnson, Brooks
Sitgreaves, Eldridge and ex-COngressman Voorhees,
When the doors were thrown open they all passed
into the Presidents oflce in body, and each one
warmly COu&Tdtudttu mTs JOuIlSOu Oh tue duSplClOuS
result Of the impeachment The President seemed
unusually pleased to meet his friends, and had a
cheerful reply for every one 1t was noticeable that
the Senators and Congressman seemed more
eated and enthusiastic than did the President though
his face wore continuous smile Some OF the
Senators and members shook Mr. Johnson by both
hands, saying, "God bless you; am glad you have
trumphed at last Mr. President to which he quietly
replied, "Thank yOu." Just as the Congressional
delegation was about to depart Postmaster General
Randall arrived and hastened into the Presidents
room to congratulate him. Then came large numbers
Of citizens, all of whom were admitted to shake
hands with the President. There were three or four
ladies present. among them Mrs. DR.. Mary Walker,
who engaged the President some time in pleasant
conversation. Up to ten O'Clock the callers OF all
ranks and conditions continued to come and go, and
everybody seemed pleased at the result of the days
BUSINESS in Congress-
MIR. Stanton,s Exit.
In the early part Of the evening the expectations
Of the President were realized by the arrival of
communication from the distinguished radical War
Minister. 1t had been so long since any message
from this great man had crossed the threshold Of
the Executive Mansion that the character Of the
document was readily suspected. On opening the
envelope the President found the following letter.
WAR DEPARTMENT,
WASHINGTON. MAY Z6. 1858.
SIR-The resolution OF the Senate OF the United
States Of the 2st Of February last declaring that the
President "has no power to remove the Secretary Of
the duties OF that oince ad Interim" ," having
this day failed to be supported by two-thrds Of the
peachment preferred against you by the House OF
Representatives, have relinquished the charge OF
the books archives papers, and property heretofore
In my custody as Secretary Of War; In care OF Brevet
Major General Townsend, the senior Assistant Ad-
anfG nro1 onhta tn Un1P irnnf
EDWIN NJ. STANTON, Secretary Of War.
The contents OF this letter announcing Mr.. STAN
toms withdrawal from the War Department, 1t may
well be conceived created no little excitement among
those who thronged the White House. This being
regarded as q separate triumph for the President
congratulations began to pour in upon him afresh
and as the news spread through the city large add-
tions were momentary made to the crowd OF friends
that pressed forward TO grasp Mr.. Johnson by the
hand and give him word Of good cheer.
General Thomas Congratulated.
Many inquiries were made for General Lorenzo
Thomas and numbers Of those present started TO
felcitate him on his peaceable accession to his
ad interim duties. The immortal Secretary OF War
al interim, General Lorenzo Thomas, Is the happest
man in Washington tonight, and gives evidence OF
the serenely delightful condition OF his mind by un-
ceasing smiles. He has been avenged on stanton,
and tomorrow, with all the pride, pomp and cir
cumstance of military ceremony, he takes possession
OF Stantons vacated lodgings. Early to-day he took
a stroll around the stronghold he struggled with
such Quixo,ic philosophy to capture, and was
asonished to nd that four out Of the eight sentlnes
who have been recently guarding the doors of the
War Department were removed. He felt elated aud
soaced himself with the reflection that Stanton was
growing weak in the knees, but when he heard that
The inside Secretary had actually In his resig-
nation to the President his Joy was unconnned and
his friends were soon made acquainted with the
fact that Lorenzo the Bold had trumphed and that
the country was safe.
The Allegations Against senator Pomeroy.
From the Washington Inteliigencer, May 26.l
Yesterday request was received from Major
General j. u. Steedmln to be called before the House
Committee OF Managers as q witness In regard to
propositions OF bribery In relation the vote In the
senate on the impeachment articles. General Steed.
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