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THE DAILY APPEAL
: Editor.
Wednesday Mornlag, Feb. 36, 1868
KEPOETID IMPEACHMENT 07 PEES-
IDEST JOHNSOH!
It was reported on the streets last
evening that a dispatch had been re
ceired in Virginia City from Judge
Baldwin in San Francisco to the effect
that the President bad been impeached.
Uaj it prove to be true I
THE SITUATION
We have not seen Union men of all
hades so elated, in many a day, as they
were here yesterday npon receipt of th
news of the action of the Reconstrac
tion Committee. We take this as a fai
index of the feeling among loyalists
everywhere. Johnson's impeachment
is positively demanded by the earnest
millions who support Congress ; and
fretted, feverish condition of public a
fairs generally, ao Ie?s emphatically re
quires it. Johnson defied the power of
Congress and laughed at impeachment
until the country began to suspect that
be had reasons for his sense of security
Bat, at last, he has dared to push " My
Policy " beyond the bounds of even
Congressional forbearance ; and the
passage by the Reconstruction Commit'
tee of a resolution of impeachment
gives ns reason forbelieviog that before
this the House of Representatives has
concurred in the action of the Commit'
tee and that Johnson is already a sub
ject for trial at the bar of the Senate
The stern temper evinced by Congress
gives assurance that be will be eum-
marily suspended.
The prospect is promising, grand,
glorious ! It presents the representa'
lives of the loyal American people in the
noblest attitude possible to be assumed
proudly and courageously asserting,
in the face of 'he gravest difficulties,
and surrounded by perplexities and
obstructions tbe most alarming, the su
premacy and dignity of representative
government. A very few days will de
termine the opsbot of tbe imbroglio,
la it and by it is to be settled once and
forever wherein lies the ultimate power
- of this Nation. To doubt the result is
to doubt the capacity of the people for
self government.
Stanton stands to bis post where, day
and night during the darkest hours of
the war, be toiled with unceasing, reso
lute endeavor in tbe service of his be
loved country, lie will stay there, so
long as it is in the power of mortal man
to remain, unflinching. We may feel
euro of that. And Grant, that greatest
and best of soldiers, cooler grown with
the surging of tbe storm, comes quietly
milfog, like a brave, kind brother, to
let tbe sturdy Secretary knew that he
stands ready to lend him all needed as
sistance. Never did any man receive a
stronger assurance; never was better
backing promised.
It is said that Maryland promises the
President the assistance of her militia
The part she failed to take in the rebel
lion she would take now. Tbe loyal
Governors of twenty-two loyal States,
supported by the valiant thousands who
but await their proclamations to spring
to arms, tbey and the eight hundred
thousand men who are enrolled under
the leadership of Logan in the Grand
Army of tbe Republic stand as a warn
ing to " My Maryland," and tell her in
unmistakable terms to beware 1 The
rebellion has at length reached the
dread crisis.
braces a tract of some eleven thousand
acres, more or less. As at present held
it is of no earthly ose to anybody bot
wood pirates : as it might be disposed
of, it would be of vast benefit to our
Public School Fund. We have it npon
pretty clear authority that that land
if in the market, would bring from
five to ten dollars an acre. It is thickly
covered with very desirable descriptions
of timber, and is easily accessible
Now we respectfully suggest that our
idea could be carried out to a beneSciul
conclusion by the passage of aa Act tbe
terms of which should relinquish tbe
title of the Government to said lands,
revoke the order of reservation and per
mit our State authorities to enter tbem
immediately as a part of the public
lands granted to this State for school
purposes.
As we said in tbe outset, the Indians
are not in tbe least benefitted by this
reservation. There is no use to which
the timber of those lands will ever, in
all probability, be applied which any in
terest involving the comfort of tbe sav
ages requires. Wby keep it in its pres
ent shape then ? It is worth in cash
not less than fifty thousand dollars; its
actual value is probably a great deal
more. The General Government has
been particularly liberal in granting
this State lands which are not worth tL.f
surveying ; and tbe school land nas es
caped utter depletion by tbe defeat of a
bill which proposed to take the money
already on hand in that fund and apply
it toward making such surveys. If, as
we suggest, these lands could be reliev
ed of the order of reservation and dis
posed of for tbe betterment of our pub'
lie school fund we should experience the
blessings of a donation worth more than
the free gift of a million acres like those
of which we are now at liberty to sur
vey and sell just as fast as sage brush,
alkali and sand become marketable. We
do entreat our Senators and Representa
tive to take this matter into considera
tion and give it their earliest possible
attention.
BT STATE TELEGRAPH.
TH2 INDIAN TIMBER RESESVATION
While Congress is fretting and fum
ing over its wrestling match with John
fan and trying to devise ways and
means to prevent him from doing any
m ire mulicio-Ts mischeif to the country,
there are !oaie private interests which
it is the doty of our Senators and Rpp
reseaiatives to iook alter, isoiv we
ave a proposition to make which is
by no means original with us, but
wiitcu, we may, with becoming mod
el", ob'T-re, is none the worse for
ilia-., which is well worthy tbe attention
of our delegation at Washington. It
concerns the disposition of tbe Indian
fteavvaiica of Timber lands, situated
lm Wmsuo County, and which em-
Washington Intelligence Exciting
Events !
Chicago, February 22. Specials aj the
Senate adjourned after over a seven hours
executive session. The excitement at W ash-
ington is greater than at any time since the
assassination of Lincoln.
The Senate has passed, by a strict party
vote, a resolution declaring that the Presi-
ent had no authority for his course in the
removal of Stanton, and ordered copies of
the same to be sent to the President, Stanton
aad General L. Thomas.
After adjournment, a number of Senators
went to the War Office to consult wiih Stan
ton. 1 he latter avows his determination not
to leave the office. He remained there dur
ing the night, and had hia meals sent in. It
is generally believed that the Ileconstruction
Committee will immediately report in favor
of impeachment.
It is reported that Thomas says he will
seize tne omce by force, 11 necessary, but it
is not believed such a measure will be resort-
ed to. It is supposed the matter will be
brought before the Supreme Court on a writ
of quo tcirranto to 6e served on Stanton,
requiring him to make answer why he does
not deliver the War Oifice to General Tho
mas.
Latest Midnight Several Senators ap
peared before Chief Justice Carter, of the
District Court, and made affidavit charging
General 1 nomas with a violation of the 1 en
ure of Office law, and asking a warrant for
the arrest of Thomas, which will probably be
served in the morninir.
Chicago, Febraary 22. The Post's special
says Stanton has bexten the President at his
own game. Ibis morning, lien. Lorenzo
1 nomas was arrestea by Marshal uooding
for altemntinz to interfere with the duties of
secretary oi war, m Tiuiauuu ui me jeiiure
of Office Act, and was brought before Judge
Carter, of the Lrimm.il court, this morning.
tie waived an examination and was released
on bail of 5,000 to appear at 10 o'clock on
Mondav.
The Reconstruction Committee, at a meet
ing this forenoon, agreed to report articles of
impeachment against the 1 resident, io-day
there is intense excitement among tne mem
bers, and in the galleries, over the action of
the t resident.
The Journal of Commerce s special says
After the release, by Jud"e Carter, of Gen
Lorenzo Thomas, he went to the War office
and demanded possession, otanten ordered
him tj leave the office, threatening to put
him under military arrest; whereupon Thom
as went to the W hite House to consult with
the President.
Wasuington, February 22. It is report
ed here that the Maryland Legislature is
h lghly enraged at the rejection of Senator
Thomas. It is also said that they will re
quest Iteverdy Johnson to resign, and refuse
to allow the r eaerai tax to ue collected.
At a secret session of the Democratic Na-
tional Committee to-day, it was resolved to
hold the Democratic National Convention at
New York. July 4th.
There were present at Secretary Stanton's
office this morning Representatives More
head and Kelly of Pennsylvania, Vaa Horn
ana Van Wycke or ew York, Dodge ot
Iowa, Ames of Massachusetts, Freeman Clark
of New York, and ex-member of Congress
Columbus Delano of Ohio. About 11:30
A. M. General Lorenzo Thomas, having just
been released oa bait by Judge Carter, pre
sented himself at the door and told Stanton
he would like to see him. Stanton requested
him to nrocced with anything he had to say,
Thomas replied that he had come to dis
charge the duties of Secretary of War ad in
terim, having been ordered to ao so Dy me
President of the United States. Stanton re
plied that he should do no such thing, and
ordered him to his room to perform his du
ties as Adjutant General. 1 nomas replied
that be had been ordered by the f resident to
act as Secretary of War ad interim and he
intended to do it. Stanton again replied that
he should not, and again ordered him to bis
own room and denied the power of the Pres
ident to make any such order. Thomas said
he would not go, that be should obey the or
ders of the President, and not obey the or
ders of Stanton.
Stanton remarked : "As Secretary of War,
I order you to your place as Adjutant Gen
eral."
Thomas M I shall not do so."
Stanton " Then you may stay there as
long as you please, if the President orders
you ; but you cannot act as Secretary of
War."
Thomas " I shall act as Secretary of
War."
Thomas then withdrew into a room oppo
site, being the general scriveners' room.
Stanton immediately loiiowed mm. Alter
some further conversation, Stanton said
Then you claim to be here us becretirv of
ar, and refuse to obey my orders r
Ihomas "1 do, sir. 1 shall require the
mails for the W ar Department to be deliver
ed to me, and shall transact all the business
of the ar Department.
At this juncture General Lrrant and Am
came in. General Grant said playfullv to
Stanton and his friends : '' I am surprised to
find you here. I supposed yon would be at
my headquarters for protection."
the House has agreed to deter the -oteon
the impeachment resolution till Monday
evening, and to continue the debate up to
that time.
Chicago. February 23. The House sat ti"
past one o'clock this morning, and then took
a recess till Monday. No vote was taken, but
no doubt as to the result is believed to exist.
Every Republican will vote for impeachmen
except Stewart and Casey, neither of whom
were elected on the .Republican ticket
Specials state that after a long conversation
with Robert J. Walker, Thomas left the War
Office. It is reported that Walker's advice
was to remain passive and carry out all or
ders of the President, but await the action of
the Courts, and not forcibly eject btanton.
Grant took no part in the controversy be
tween Stanton and inoma.
After leaving the War Department
ihomas, in company with KobertJ. Walter,
went to Grant's headquarters and thence to
the White House, where he was admitted
without delay. Attorney General Stanbery,
Secretary Welles fend 11. J. Kennedy were
present at the interview. General Thomas
conversed at some length with the President
giving an account of his interview with Stan
ton. The President then withdrew to the
library with Stanbery, where a private con
sultation was had. In a short time the 1 res
ident appeared and wrote out some order,
which was borne away by Colonel Moore. It
was rumored that this was a peremptory order
to Stanton to withdraw forthwith from the
War Department.
has been considered a high crime and mis
demeanor. But I will not discuss this ques
tion unless gentlemen on the other side de
sire to do ao. If they do, I shall, for the
present, give way to them, and say what I
have to say in conclusion.
Brroks then took the floor and made a
lengthy speech against the resolution.
After the conclusion of Brooks' speech,
one was made by Spaulding, in support of
the resolution.
Bingham hoped to reach a vote this eve
ning. The Senate met immediately and adjourned
to Monday.
The statement that General Carl Schurz
is a commissioner on the part of the United
states to Europe is without foundation.
NEW TO-DAY.
NOTICE.
PUBLIC NOTICE IS I1KREBY GIVEN TIIAT
I will not, henceforth, be responsible fur
any deM or debts contracted by my wife BRIDGET
malum-.; ana tuis notification is marie as a
warning to business men and others not to trust
tbe said Bridget Malune on div arronnt,
FKANK maloxe.
Carson City; Nevada, February 26, 1S63.
The Republican's special savs General
George H. Thomas telegraphs to Senator
ade declining the two brevets tendered to
him, and requests the Senate not to confirm
him.
Kobert J. Walter has received reports from
the interior of Maryland to the effect that
the militia are arriving to assist the President.
Stanton will have AJiutant General L.
Ihomas r.rrested again to-morrow for at
tempted interference with his duties.
New Yoiik, February 23. Washington
specials say Thurman, Senator elect from
Ohio, made a speech to a large partr. He
said the representative body of the National
JLegistature was but a fracucn of the Ameri
can people, and contended that until the
States were represented in congress no re
publican form of Government could exist.
CONGRESSIONAL
Washington-, February 22. la the
House the regular order of business was the
consideration of bills from the Committee on
Patents,
Fldridge, rising to a privileged question,
moved that the Clerk read Washington's
Farewell Address.
The Speaker ruled that it was not a privi
leged question.
Jjldntige moved to adjourn, the aves and
noes were called several times on various
motions. The House refused to adjourn. j
Wilson obtained leave to introduce a bill
punishing with tine and imprisonment
United States officers or other persons for
loaning deposits, or otherwise unlawfully
using public money or property for their own
benefit. The bill passed.
Pile asked leave to introduce a bill to abo
lish the office of Adjutant General.
Glosoenner objected.
At ten minutes past two, Stevens rose to
make a report from the Committee on lie-construction.
The Speaker admonished the spectators
and members to preserve order during the
proceedings about to take place, and mani
fest neither approval nor disapproval.
Stevens made the following report : 1 hat
in addition to the papers referred, the Com
mittee find that the President on the 21st
day of February signed and ordered a com
mission or letter of authority to one Lorenzo
Thomas, directing and authorizing said
Thomas to act as Secretary ot War ad inte
rim, and to take possession of the book., re
cords, papers and other public property m
the ar Department, inen iouows a copy
of the order issued to Ihomas. Lpon evi
dence collected by the Committee, which is
hereinafter presented, and in virtue ol the
nower with which they have been invested
by the House, they are of opinion that An
drew Johnson, President of the United States,
hould be impeached of high crimes and mis
demeanors. 1 Bey. tnerctore, recommend to
the House the adoption of the accompanying
resolution. Digued by btevens, iioutweii.
Binirham, Beaman, Hulburd, Farnsworth and
Paine.
Resolved. That Andrew Johnson, Presi
dent of the United States, be impeached of
lgh crimes and misdemeanors.
The rnort haviner been read, Stevens said :
Mr. Speaker, it is not my intention in this
first instance to discuss this question, or if
there be no desire on the other side to dis
cuss it at all. We are willing tnat tne ques
tion shall ha takpn on the knowledge which
you see already. The fact of removing a
man from ofSce while the Senate is in ses
sion, without the consent of the Senate, is
itself, if there waa nothing else, aod always
NOTICE TO CLAIMANTS
1 GAINST THE ESTATE OF WILSON MIL-
2. ler deceased. All persons LaTinz clai
against the estate of Wilson Miller deceased, will
exhibit them with the necessary vouchers within
Ten (10) months after the Bret publication of this
notice to the undersigned, administratrix i-f said
estate, at ber residence in Mottville I'recinct,
Douglas County, Navada, or each claims will be
forever barred.
SOPHIA MILLER, Administratrix.
Dated February 25th, 1S6S. fel'6-3i;i
TO SVTOICEPIS I
CIGABS ! CIGARS ! ! CIGARS !! !
FIUEND&MAUTE,
DEALERS IN
STATIONERY,
CIGARS & TOBACCO,
Confectionery, Case Goods, &c-,
CARSOV STREET,
Three Doors South of the Connty Bui'din",
CARSON CITY, NEVADA,
HAVE JUST RECEIVED A FRESH INVOICE
.f Fine Havana Cilart, which ar
rived in San Fnncisco v last steamer, partly con
stantly vi mc loiiuwing uranu :
Alexander II, La L.eglt tmldad,
BlliLl.HA, It A AUSTRALIA)
La Hija de la Habana, La Jardinera,
And Others. Also,
FIXE SJSOKIAO TOBACCO,
Anion it which is the Celebrate! " IIIIEEN
SEAL," Olive, Killickinick (all brands). Ac . ic.
They also keep CUfcWI.NG TollACCO Of THE
ttKST ULALI1Y, sncn as tiold Bar, fruit.
Oolden Leaf, Iru.ts and I lowers, liuncy Comb,
Solace, Ax.
THE BEST DOMESTIC CIGARS !
Meerschaum,
Wood and Clay
PIPES.
STATIONEHY
They keep the Beat Quality of
Paper, Ink and Pens. Also Diaries,
Plain and Stamped Envelopes, Ink
stands, Pocket Cutler', Ac,'&
OSCAR GBEENEBAUJf,
DEALER nr JORKiaX ASD domestic
Wines & Liquors!
Havana and Domestic Cigars.
VIBGINIA CHEWING AND SHOXINd
TOBACCO,
CROCKERY,
GLASSWARE,
BAIt FIXTURES
cuttjE n sr .
Orders from the country respectfully solicited.
County Buildings, Carson St
Carson City, Nevada
OSCAR tiltEEXEBAT. M.
Carson Citv, Jan. 15. isrs.
JML IIjUIJVE n. Y
AND
DRESS MA KINO
THE SUIt.SCRIBKR HAS REMOVED HER
X place of tusiiipss from Carsou street to Ar
mory Hall, corner i-f
FOIRTII JL t It MS BY STREETS
YThen with an
Experienced Dress Maker, and a Choice
Stock of Millinery Goods,
She is prepared to serve her old customers
the ptiliMi- cenerallv.
Thankful frpat favors a continuance of pat
rouam- is s-riintcd.
MRS. MARA
F.-hrcarv 19th, ISfiS. fca-tt
JEWELRY
MADE TO cU
OilDfiR ! I
fy A11111.J
IM CLEANED
if'-flt Inil Repaired
mr Rings, Burkles, Breastpins,
Bracelets, Ear-Rings, Sleeve-But-
tons, Cane-Heads, and everything
pertaining to the Jewelry Line
MADE TO ORDER and REPAIR
ED, at Friend 4b Manre's, by Charles
Friend, praetlcal Jeweler and
Watchmaker.
I. II. COXXEK,
sBSnsTi "J
WAGON, SgC O A C II ,
CARRIAGE MAKER,
CAESOX 6TKT.
CAHSON' CITV,
(Opposite St. Charles Hotel).
TTAVINO OX HAND THE LARGEST AND
AA IffcBi Selected stock of
Hard - Wood Lumber,
-cossisTiso or
OAK,
ASH
ASD
HICKORY
i'LA.VK,
Spokes, Felloes, Hubs, Axles, Bolsters,
li K X T KIMS,
And ft general aseortment of
ALL KI.VDS OF LI. II II TR.
I nm dMerrnintr-ii to mke New Wnerms nn-i r
rir oia ones a? CilfcAl mid in WORKMAN.
F.1KB MAifcK &a any eMablUhmeiit id th
State.
Persons in want of Lmer wmiM do wpII
to call aul examine my i?Uck and PnVfvi 1rfur
purchasing eUtwhere. I. II CONtK.
t arson Cif J, Aerada, Oct otter CJ, 1S67.
Th desiring any of the above article-
will do well to call on them, where they will find
Mr. Friend alwavs ready to take their orders, and
execnte them in a neat and workmanl ke manner,
at REASONABLE FKICK, thus saving tbe
trontlf aiii ex iwuse ef seeding to San rncisco
for euch articU-s."Ti,
Particular Attention Paid to
Engraving: & Enameling Jewelry!
jiH-tf
A. B. DEIESBACII,
Wholesale and Retiiil Dealer in
GnooEnxEs,
PROVISIOXS,
WINES AND LiaUOSS,
Flour,
Corn Itleal,
Bran and
Shorts,
V cl Ground Food,
Crockery and Tin Wire,
Ilnrcivtrnro and Bolts,
Blasting and Sporting Powder,
Safety Fuse,
Clothing-, Soots and Shoes,
Orders from the Coiuttry Promptly
Attended to.
BRICK STORE,
CARSON STREET,
CARSON CITY, MKT ASA.
NEW DENTISTRY OFFICE !
DR. M. MASTNY,
AV
OULD INFORM THK CTTIZKXS OF
Orson and the r.nliiic eenerallr that l.e
lias opened a new dentistry office in tne
Or me by House Iiloclc,
CARSOS CITY, NEVADA,
And t!ioe .iesirinR FIKST CI.A53 HKXT1STEY
Wol'.K are requested to call at bis office, lie is
SOLE i'ROl'KlETOK of the
Patent Valcanlzed Cold Lining.
CooJ work , at a fair price-, promptly ex
ecuted.
Carson, Jan. 1, 1S68.
JOHN E. CHENEY,
DEALER IN
Groceries and Provisions,
Corner Telegraph and Carson Ets.,
CAttSOS CITY,
H AVISO PURCHASED THE "TORE LATE
ly owned by J.J. Spencer, will keep con
stantly on Land a large and fine assortment of
GS0CEKIE3 AKD PSOTISIOIfS,
Comjiri-uiig in part
CALIFORNIA IIA3I.,
BACON,
Freli Ranch Butter,
J.arci,
Teas,
Coffee,
Sj-rupa,
FLOl'Ri CORN MEAL,
Green, Can and Dried Fruits,
Confectionary, Stationery,
Fooket Cutlery,
49" Remember the place, corner Telegraph an J
Carson atreeta, f eurod lluus.
JOUX X. CMSIT.
Feb. 15, 1868.