The New York herald., 1876-03-04

counts OF the War Department were not involved ana
were in every respect correct The President sum
moned a clerk, and directed him havo his accept
ofMr Belknap's resignation written out When 1t
was brought down he not satisfied with its terms,
and taking sheet OF paper to the mantelpiece
near which he standing, there wrote the accept
ance, which appears in the committees report Mr..
Belknap and Secretary Chandler thereupon withdrew.
and the President put his coat and walked out He
met as he left the house Senators Morton and Morrill,,
who had come up to relate to him the which
were then current about town. and TO learn If be knew
OF them He listened what they had to say told
them he had accepted the resignation OF Mr. Beknap,
and then walked down to the portrait paner's where
he sat until noon when he excused himself on the
score Of having gentleman at the White House,
and walked back to meet the member Of the committee
PROSECUTION FOR MALYEAsAScE.
The President to-day ordered the Attorney General
TO examine the statutes and under which of them
and how Mr. Beknap can be prosecuted for his NAL
feasance Office.
CRACKED CHINA WANTED
1t is not yet known who will be Secretary or War.
The names OF Judge Hoar. formerly Attorney Gen.
era; General Devens of Massachusetts,, and Governor
Hayes OF Ohio have been mentioned, but the question
was not submitted by tho President in the Cabinet
meeting day and it not known that he has made
up his mind. The matter may become one OF impor-
tance as the nomination OF man belonging conspicu-
ousy TO the same element which General Belknap rep
resented would be resented by some members OF the
Cabinet and by many Senators, who think it high time
to turn leaf in administration matters, and
some OF whom say there Is room for more cracked
china In the Cabinet
The subjects which received attention In the Cabinet
meeting the institution of criminal proceedings
against exsecretary Beknap and those who were asso-
kx-1.a
that have just been officially discovered and the
selection OF Secretary of War. The President
stated TO the that while he could take
which might look like the persecution of any one, he
had determined to shrink from responsibility that
upon him. and he therefore asked the Attorney
General to take immediate steps to proceed with
CRIMINAL CHARGES AGAINST GENERAL BgLKNAP
and Messrs Marsh and Tomlinson and all others shown
by any evidence that shall be adduced to have had
any part the fearful transactions that the
ject OF attention. Upon this determination OF the
President there were full and thorough express
sions Of opinion favoring such action the
President had determined upon without delay. The
peculiar character of the OF General Belknaps
offence differing In many respects as It does from
ordinary OF bribery, subject OF comment
and discussion, the result of which the reference
the matter the Attorney General who will
the necessary steps to enter criminal proceedings
just tho facts be put shape to be
TO- As part OF the discussion II Is mentioned that
there should be delay in the proceedings because OF
the progress impeachment trial. The two trials
will be entirely independent of each other
Judge Perrepont remained at the Executive Mansion
for short time after tho other Cabinet officers had
gone their respective departments for the purpose
getting facts the President might be possessed
Of in accordance with the determination to COM
ad,nU undar hia
THE ARTICLES IMPEACHMENT DRAWN.
The Judiciary Committee have prepared the articles
of impeachment but a special meeting will be held in
the morning consider the articles further and consult
TO the advsability of any addition or alteration
They will be presented on Monday, when the House
will decide the for presenting them to the Sem
ate 1t is expected that they will be presented imme-
diately their reception from the committee
RESIGNATION NO BAR
Senator Edmunds said in conversation to-day that IL
would be proper for member of the Senate to
press opinion TO the right of tho House. under
the constitution impeach Cabinet official after no
had resigned hts place In the Cabinet member of
the Supreme Court yesterday that he thought
ex-ofcial like Mr.. Beknap could be impeached for
high crimes and misdemeanors, Notwithstanding his
resignation The object of impeachment said he, Is to
brand offenders and prevent them from holding
Office again.
SECRETARY RoBRsoS's ADDITIONAL DUTIES.
Secretary Robson this morning entered upon his
additional duties Acting Secretary of War. He Will
merely attend TO routine business until the vacancy
shall be filed. His hours at the War Department for
the reception OF members of Congress from half
past nine half-past A. NJ. and at the Navy Do
partment from hafpast ten to noon.
Mr.. Bcknap has not left his house since yesterday
and meantime has been called by few intimate
friends.