The New York Herald Newspaper, February 22, 1868, Page 5

WASHINGTO Impbrtant Coup d’Etat President Johnson. of Removal of Secretary Stanton from the War Office. General Lorenzo Thomas Appointed Secretary Ad Interim. Intense Excitement in Both Houses of Congress. Proposed Impeachment of the Presi- dent Forthwith. The President’s Views of the Situation. THE REMOVAL OF SECRETARY STA! Wasainoron, Feb. 21, 1868, 11 o’Clock P. M. j The President removed Secretary Stanton from the War Department to-day, and placed Adjntant General Lorenzo Thomas, who has recently been restored to his old position under Stanton, in pos- session of the department. The following ia the order of the President:— Exeounvs Maxmos, ? Wasuratos Orrr, Feb, 21, 1808, } Sm—By virtue of the power and authority vested in me as President by the constitution and laws ef the United States you are hereby removed from office as Seoretary for the Department of War, and your functions es such Will terminate cpon the receipt of this commu- -pication.. & You will transfer to Brevet Major General Lorenzo ‘Thomas, Adju‘ant General of the Army, who has this day been authorized and empowered to act as Secretary @f War ad interim, all records, books, papers, and other padlic property pow in your custody and charge Bespectfully yours, ANDREW JOHNSON, To the Hon. Epwix M. Sraxrom, Washing‘on, D. C. A few minutes before two o'clock this afternoov lone! Moore, the President's acting Private Sec- Htary, brought several sealed messages to the Senate, It was soon ascertained that they were of an executive character, a number of Senators, after the documents reached the desk of the »rv- siding officer of the Senate, having hurried to ‘uat place to learn their contents, which evident ) casioned much surprise among them. Mr. Conkling had the floor, and was delivering ‘pimself of a long address on the merit« of recon- Gtruction, to which the Senate listened with evi- Gent impatience after the intrusion of this start- ling intelligence from the other end of the avenue. Conkling was made to understend that something Serious was on the tapis, and was readily induced to give way to go into executive session. Mr. Chandler, who was first to open the en- elope containing the nominations, saw the names and began to realize the situation. He dropped the documents and harried over rapidly to Raw- sey, Howard and Sumner, who gave h‘m a kind of incredulous look and then went up to the Presi- Gent's desk to ascertain the truth for themselves, Very soon the curiosity became contagious and old Ben Wade was almost lost in the crowd of | Senators Who gathered around his desk to catch a glimpse of what may perhaps prove the most | important document that has entered the Senate Chamber this session at least. ‘The information was soon conveyed to other Senators, who, in undertones, earnestly conversed | on this matter of discovery. A number of mem bers of the House of Representatives, who were present inthe Chamber at the time, hastily re- paired to their own side of the Capitol aud there repeated the fact that the President had sent to the Senate a message that had removed Mr. Stanton and appointed General Lorenzo Thomas Secretary of War ad interim. Thus within a few minutes this act of the President was ec: | NEW YORK HERALD, SATURDAY. FEBRUARY 22, , 1868, < 2S pa Fawin ¥. Stanton as Seerotary of War, and bas designated\the Adjntant General ef the army to act as Secretary of War ad interim; therefore Kesolved, by tne Seua'e of the United States, That vnder the constitution aud jaws of the United States the President bas no power to remote the Secretary of War and designate any other ollicer to perform the duties of thas olf ce, This substitute of Senator Wilson was agreed to without @ divisioa. The injunction of secrecy was removed from it, and copies of the resolution were ordered to be communicated to the President, the Secretary of War and Adjutant General Thomas. Many persons were «ttracted to the vicinity of the Sennte to-night, but they were prevented from entering the galleries owing to the fact that the proceedings were conducted with closed doors. The effect on the House of Representatives when the news of the second removal of Stanton was received led toa scene of excitement of an unusual degree in that excitable body. All busi- ness was suspented, and knots of members assem- bled in different parts of the hall. engaged in vehement and demonstrative conversation. The radicals were particularly exercised, and upon their countenances bore marks of the most intense anger. The democrats, on the other hand, took the matter very quietly, and generally remained in their seats, After the firat flush 0? excitement bad subsided, ; With considerable remonstrance, the Speaker ; succeeded in restoring partial order in the House. There was evidently little disposition to continue the business of the session, and a large number of members took the opportunity to visit the Senate in order to learn something more definite in rela- tion to the affair. About this time a budget of despatches from the Secretary of War, so called, reached the Speaker’s desk, on examination of the contents of which led to ‘urther uneasiness. Ben Butler, noticing @ sensation about the Speaker's desk, walked up to find out the cause; upon learning which he left in great haste and communicated the information to several radicals. These in turn took a look over the mysterious doouments. Washburne, of Illinois, so much absorbed in his scheme of retrenchment, lost his equilibrium and followed in the train of the curious. The purport of the despatch being by this time pretty generally known among the members, a motion was mado that the Committee of the Whole, in which position the House stood at the time, should rise. This was agreed @, and the Speaker announced a communication from the Secretary of War. The communication was read, 88 follows: — ‘am Derarrennr, Wie ‘ors, Feb. 21, 2D. 21, 1868, } Smm—Generel Thomas bas just delivered to mea copy of the enciosed order, which you will please communi- cateto the House of Representatives, Your obedient servant, _ Bowie M. STANTON, Secretary of War. To Hon. Scmvyien Courax, Speaker of the House of Representatives, * The House immediately broke up into small parties. Wilson, of Ohio; Williams, of Pennsyl- venia ; Bingham,.ef Ohio; Paine, of Wisconsin; Fike, of Maine, with several lesser lights, with- drew to the west end of the hall and indulged in bumerous emphatic demonstrations. Blaine, of Maine; Men Butler, of Massachusetts; Dawes, of Mass.chusetts; Van Wyck, of New York; Lawrence, of Ohio, and a number of others stood off in the opposite end of the hall in an appa- rently equally excited state of mind. The demo- crata preserved their equanimity, as if the whole Move wae expected, In the midst of all this disorder Mr. Covode, of Pennsylvanie, resuacitated the original impeach- | ment resolution reported from the majority of the Judiciary Committes:—“'That Andrew Johnson, President of the United States, be impeached of high crimes and miscemeanurs.”” The House, however, was not disposed to act with so much precipitation. A number of mem- bers cried out, ‘‘No, no; that won't do;”’ “Vote the resolution down.” A motion was then made by several members to refer the resolution to the Committee on Keconstruction as an easy disposi- tion of the question. A motion was then made to refer the correspondence to the Committee on Re- construction. A division being called, Mr. Pike, known in every part of the Capitol, producing much excitement. The fact that Major General | » George H. Thomas had been nominated for two Drevets, Lieutenant General aud General, seemed tointensiiy the interest in the former proceeding, and produced speculations and inquiries as to what this mark of favor by the President really meant. There was at first a ramor that the last named Thomas had been appointed Secretory ad interim, but this was owing to the confusion of the two names. Senators Thayer, Cameron, Chandler and Cattell immediately drove to the War Department ond obtained an interview with Secretary Stanton. ‘They expressed to him the desire that he would mot surrender his post in obedience to the order of the President until the Senate should act upon the matter, and Mr. Stanton indicated ® compliance with their wish. It jis not, therefore, true, as reported this evening, that Mr. Stanton made no objection to Adjutant Genoral Thomas’ entering upon the duties of Secretary of War. I¢ is true, however, that General Thomas showod to Mr. Stanton his order of appointment from the President; and to this the General received of Maine, shouted, ‘' Now all in favor of impeach- ment stand up.” It waa eo referred. Mr, Washburne, of Illinois, again moved to re- solve into Comittee of the Whole, whereupon several motions were marie to adjourn. These were voted down. The House then resolved into Committee of the Whole, but at this juncture the attention of the House was so much absorbed in events transpiring elsewhere that after repeated attempts to continue the regular business it ad- journed, Leaving the hal! of the House, a large number of the members repaired to the Senate wing of the Capitol, but finding their entrance to the Senate Chamber cat off loft to await results, The members of the House of Representatives who have taken the most active part in late im- peachment schemes are ths most exercised at this renewal of the war between the Execntive and Congress. They considered the deplorable failure of the last attempt at impeachment as finally rettling thin unpleasant business, and now that a fresh act of hostility haa srisen their indignation knows no bounds. A movement wae made *o call an extraordinary a respectful but not satisfactory reply. The Senators above named, after leaving Mr. Btanton, had an interview with General Grant, re- lating to him their conversation with Mr. Stanton and suggesting their views as to what his condoct ahould be in the premises. The debate on Stanton’s removal in executive session during the first three .houra was confined to the democratic side of the House. Mr. Bayard spoke at great length, reviewing the Tenpre of Office bill, and contending that it encroached on the prerogatives of the President. He wus fol- lowed by Mesars. Dixon, Hendricks and Buckalew. Mr. Howe replied to these arguments, and main- tained the constitutionality of the law. Mr. Sam- ner follwed on the same side. The matter of removal was fully discussed, and with much spirit, in the secret session, which lasted seven hours, Senator Edmunds offered a resolution, for which Benator Wilson moved a substitute as follows: Whereas the Senate have Feosived and considered the communication of tho President, stating that be bad session of the Reconstruction Committee, to be held this evening; but as ‘o-morrow is the regular day for the meeting of that committee it was dotermined to powtpone further action until that time. Old Thad Stevens, who is in favor of impeach- ment, right or wrong, Se not at all disconcerted, and will again try his hand, he thinks with better Prospects of success. Some lively scenes are looked for in the committee to-morrow, and Old Thad is now ine proper frame of mind to crack his lash witt more vigor than ever before, Mr, Bingham, of Ohio, whose legal knowledge and pradence have frequently saved’the Recon- straction Committee from exhibitions of immature and reckless action, salvo manifests unasnal cx- citem@nt, and censures the President for reviving a contest which can exert no other than evil in- fluence wpon the welfare of the country. He is not in favor of extreme meas ures, and considers this new move should be given a consideration in ® manner as serious as it is grave, He considers that the law in regard to the appointment of officers by the President is sufficiently explicit to preclude al! doubt as to the mode of procedure. He thinks the course adopted has beea extreme- | ly irregular and mystified in a singu- larity of conduct which largely magnifies the | effect likely to ensue. He considers that the Pre- sident has a perfect right to appoint, but that it | should have been done in 8 more regular manner; | that is, that a successor to Mr. Stanton should have been sent to the Senate, that ‘body being in session, and should have received their action before further steps were ta- ken; and fm event of their refusal the responsibility of continuing the existing novel and disorganized condition of the executive braueh of the government would be at their door. Mr. Boutwell, who generally takes the extreme view of the issues between the now antagonistic branches of the government, does not seem to display any change of sentiment characteristic of that which he has always exhibited when action in relation to the Executive is the subject of con- troversy. The remainder of the committee, apparently not governed by any settled convictions of policy, will, it appears, be governed more by the argu- ments produced on the one side or the other, or the influences brought to bear, than by any indo- pendent action. In regard to Messrs. Beck, of Kentucky, and ‘Brooks, of New York, both democrats, their course can be but one way. Out- side of the Gmmittee on Reconstruction, where the whole disposition of the question lies, there is displayed a unique diversity of views. A constituency not over enthusiastic on the side of radicalism looms up before the minds of many, creating a profusion of doubts and a disposition to back down, which are not encouraging to those who are not thus impeded, but still doubting as to which course to pursue. A great dealis said and loud pro- feasions of impeachment made, but in the end these gre neatly qualified by ifs and other conditional expressions which indicate uncertainty. It is intended to press action at once, and to-morrow is expected to solve the problem. The impcach- ers are urging vigorously prompt action io the hopes of carrying their point before the doubt in the minds of the wavering assumes a decided form. The motion rescinding the order of tho House of Representatives that the session to-morrow be devoted to speeches only clearly shows the temper which pervades the mind of the majority. Atthe War Department the excitemont is, if anything, still greater than at any other point of the city to-night. To be sure, there aro no crowds of bewildered citizens eagerly begging to be favored with the least scrap that anybody may have picked up anywhere, but the building is ina blaze of light, as if the power entrencied within is having 8 general illumivation in honor of the atir- ring events that are in progress, Carriages are constantly arriving and departing bring- ing and carrying away excited members of Congress, and everything around the debatable ground has the appearance of a large reception. At the door of the department three determined doorkeepers are posted, with peremptory orders to allow no person to enter its augnst portals until he rejvices in the magic title of a member of Con- gress. Members of the press linger about the doer earnestly endeavoring to catch o fleeting glimpse of the movements within, or to overhear a word now and then that might convey somo idea ot the solemn proceedings going forward in the council room. The cause of all this excitement is found in the fact that Stanton still holds possession of the War Department. He had informed General Thomas, when that officer presented tg him the President’s order removing him and appointing Thomas Secre- tary of War ad interim, that ‘he would think the matter over," and acquaiat him with his decision. So says one statement of the affair. Tho great man is now engaged in thinking the mat ter over. He has invited his friends to come and help him think. Tne process of ‘thinking the matter over,” he suspects, will be very long and tedious; for he has provided himself with all the necessary materials for a prolonged bivouac on the floor of the much coveted War Office. Mr, Stanton holds possession of the department, and cannot be ejected without the exercise of force; and, from all appearances, that force will be stubbornly resisted. General Thomas having performed the duties imposed upon him by the order of the President in notifying Mr. Stanton of the slight change of affairs, calmly set about arranging the details of his business without any apparent disturbance of mind as to what might be the consequences of his rashness in accepting from the President an order to depose the high and mighty Stanton. Feeling | thoroughly persuaded that hie authority as Secretary of War for the time being was undeniable, General Thomas even issued an order, He directed that to-morrow, being the snniversary of Washington's birthday, no business would be transacted in the bureaus of the War Department and the department would be closed. This resolute manner of taking up the reins of authority fairly bewildered the offi- cials of the department, and rather inclined them to the belief that Greek had at last met Greek. At the usnal hour for closing General Thomas quietly retired to his home and left his former | illustrious chief ‘thinking the matter over.’’ The intense excitement that prevails throughout the city had but little effect on General Thomas— . so little, in fact, that he escorted his daughter to | masquerade and spent the greater part of the | evening in quietly surveying the merry scene. { | have it from undeniable authority that General Thomes does not contemplate the wre of force in relieving the would-be Secretary of War | from the responsibilities of the department in case | the latter concludes to retain possession of the office at all hazards, notwithstanding the law would undoubtedly warrant him in adopting sum- mary measures to cure such a case of perversity. General Thomas will issue ® peremptory order to the officers and employees of the War Depart- ment to respect no suthority as Secretary of War, and to obey no order coming from any person claiming such position except himself, under the penalty of the immediate arrest or dismissal. ctw | eieaiaal and Representatives have called upon General Thomas, as well as upon Mr. Stanton, to talks over the situation, and the General was coun- selied to act firmly and fearlessly. Republicans have ussured him he is in the right, and his every act committed within the lawful limits of his authority as Secretary of War cannot be other- wise than legal. As a holiday has been announced for to-morrow the probability is that General ‘Thomas will have no occasion then to contend for the supremacy of the War Office, and the re- doubtavle Stanton will have the whele day ‘to think the matter over.’ Sunday being a day of rest, no business will be transacted and Mr. Stan- ton will therefore have two days to reflect on the perplexing situation. Tt is stated that Stanton’s son says that General Thomas may suppose himse!f Secretary of War, but that Stanton has intimated neither to him nor any one else his intention of yielding up his office, and that physical force or a legal mandamus must be served upon him before he quits the War Department finally, T4E PRESIDENT’S VIEWS ON THE SITUATION. Wasuineton, Feb. 21, 1868. The removal of Secretary Stanton to-day has taken Washington—perhaps the whole country— by surprise, It is regarded as a perfect Presi- dential coup d'itat, frightens the timid, astounds tho radicals, rejoices the democrats and electrifies The condition of affairs here, indeed, atrikes one as somewhat portentous of disorder and revolution, but I think it safe to predict that the country will not go to pieces over the matter, and that a few days will develop the fact that no ucrious peril exists. Aslam writing to-night all sorts of wild rumors are afloat, such as that Mr. Thomas has been arrested by order of Stauton, that Grant is to be removed to-morrow, and that Hancock has been summoned here to take com- mand of the new Department of Washington. Dis- credit all these stories from whatever quarter they come, and be assured that they are circulated by speculators to affect the gold market. Instead of Thomas being under arrest, the truth is that he is now at a grand masquerade enjoying himself most heartily. The President, of course, is an object of great interest to-night. Crowds of people called to talk with him, but he was not at his office, be- ing engaged in discharging the agreeable duties of host toa number of distinguished diplomats and officials, Your correspondent, however, had an interview with his Excellency to-night after the state dinner, and found him not stricken with fear or trembling, but smiling and radiant, in better humor and spirits than for many months, The President received your correspondent after the usual hour for visi- tors, and granted him half an hour's interview. After the customary salutations your correspond- ent remarked that the country was somewhat taken by surprise by the sudden removal of Stan- ton and the appcintment of Thomas as Secrotary ad interim. Tho President smiled and inquired, ‘Well, what do the people say? 1 supposo they are surprised ; but I have only done what I had determined upon long ago.’’ Correapondent—The removal, then, is not in pursuance of a recent determination on your part, Mr, President ?’’ The President—“Not at all, sir. The people seem to have mistaken my course altogether in thia matter. I never had but one determination onthe gubject, but Lhave acted tarefully, pru- dently aud moderately. Perhaps I have been too slow about removing Mr. Stanton, but not because I feared the bugbear of impeachment, or that I dreaded anything that Congress might do. Nothing that body could attempt or carry out would intimidate or surprise me. I know they are capable of doing anything. I delayed final action solely to let the country see and understand the position of Mr. Stanton. We first intimated to him that wo would like him to withdraw from our privy council. He did not take the hint. We then requested him to resign. He refused. We then suspended him, under the constitutional power which we have to suspend or remove a member of our Cabinet. The act of suspension ‘waa also not in conflict with the Tenure of Office bill, thongh we did not therefore recognize its con- stitutionality. As @ matter of courtesy we sent reasons for our action to the Senate. That body pretended not to consider those reasons sufficient, and assumed to reinstate Mr. Stanton in office. Weil, wo still waited, hoping Mr. Stanton would see the propriety of resigning himself. General Sherman and General Grant offered to go to Stan- ton and advise him to resign. . Here is a letter which indicates what they proposed:— The President here allowed your correspondent to read the following letter to him from General Shermar all classes. 823 K Srrert, Wasmtvotos, Jan, 18—Saterday iy I neglected this morning to say that I had agreed to go down to Annapolis to spend Sanday with Admiral Porter. Ceueral Grant bas to leave for Richmond on Mondey morning, at six A.M. Ata conversation with the Geneial after our interview, wherein I offered to go with him on Monday morning to Mr, Stanton and tay that {it was our joint opiaion he should resign, it was found impossible by reason of his going to Rchmond and my going to Annapolis. The General proposed this course:—He will call om you to-morrow and offer to go to Mr, Stanton to say for the good of the service and of the country he ought tore ego, This on Sandi On Monday I will again cai! on you, and if you thi it necessary I will do the same— cull on Mr, Stanton and teil bim be should resign. If he will not, then it will be time to contrive ulterior mea. sures, Inthe meantime it so happens that no neces. sity exists for precipitating matters, Yours traty, W. T. SHERMAN, Lieutenant General. The President then continued, ‘ After waiting s reasonable time we thought proper to-day to order the removal of Mr. Stanton and to appoint | General Thomas Secretary of War ad interim. This is the whole story." Correspondent—“ Was this step discussed ia the Cabinet Counsel, Mr. President?’ The President—"'No, sir; not precisely, A general policy was agreed upon some time ago, and the removal to-day is in accordance therewith. Thave just received a copy of the resolution adept- ed by the Senate to-might in exeentive session.” The President here read the resolution printed . elsewhere. Correspondent—* What will the Senate do, Mr. Prosident, under that resolution, if you etill insist ubon having General ‘Thomas act as Pula ad interim!" The President—I don’t see that they can do anything. The resolution itself is the end of the matter, so far as the Senate is concerned, unless the House presents articles of impeachment and the Senate undertakes to try the Executive and resolves itself into a high court of imptachment.’” Correspondent—“Do you think Congress really will attempt impeachment, Mr. President ?” The President—‘I don’t know, indeed; nor do I care. It would make very little difference to me." Your correspondent here asked what the Presi- dent would do in the event of the passage of Mr. Edmunds’ bill of suspension, to which the Presi- dent answered, substantially, “Sir, I would not obey the law if they attempted to suspend me. The law is clearly unconstitutional. There is s point against it which you gentlemen of the press seem to have altogether overlooked. The bill of Senator Edmunds to suspend pending trial would undoubtedly be an ex post facto law so far as my case would be concerned. Such a law is declared ‘unconstitutional by the very language of the con- stitution itself. My offence, we will suppose, is the removal of Mr. Stanton, That is an accom- plished fact. Any law prescribing a penalty for that act would be ex post facto, and therefore un- constitutional. How, therefore, can Congress legally pass a bill of such a character. Your correspondent remarked that certain radi- cals might argue that a persistence in keeping Mr. Stanton out of offi e, after the Senate declaring hia removal contrary to law, and after the pro- posed passage of Mr. Edmunds’ suspension bill, would be bringing the question out of the opera- tion of an ex post facto law. The President replied that thet could not alter the caso, ag the offence charged would still be the removal of Mr, Stanton—an act performed before the pasaage of the proposed law. In reply to an inquiry as to whether the Presi- dent had seen (Heneral Thomas since the interview of the latter with Mr. Stanton the President said yes, and proceeded to state what, according to his information, had ooourred at that interview. “General Thomas," he said, “‘ waited upon Mr. Stanton, and showed to him the President’s order removing Mr. Stanton and appointing him (Gen- eral Thomas, as Scretary of War ad in- terim. Mr. Stanton read the order, and asked Thomas whether he would be obliged to vacate the office forthwith. Thomas said his inatructions were to assume control immediately. Stanton then ssid he would like to have time to arrange and take away his papers and documents; to which Thomas replied that a considerable time would be allowed for such purpose. No time, however, was fixed for Mr. Stauton to finish his atrangements.” Your correspondent had some further conversa- tion with the President, but the chief points have been given. The President repeatedly expressed his utter indifference as to what course Congress might adopt on the impeachment question; and in answer to a parting remark of your correspond- ent that the President might sleep soundly in spite of the threatened impeachment he said, laughing, “I don’t think my slumbers will be much dis- turbed by that fear, I shall sleep soundly and awake refreshed.” SISCRLLANEOUS WASHINGTON NEWS. Te President s»nt to the Sonate to-day the followiag nominations: — George B, McCietian, of Ohio, to be Envoy Extraordi- Bary end Miolster Plenipotentiary to Kagtand. James R. Hubbell, of Ohio, to be Miniater Resident to the repub'ic of Ecuador, Major General George H. Thomas, to be Lieutenant General by brevet and to be General by brevet. William H. Farloy, of Caiiformia, to be Surveyor General of California, Augustus Bradley, to be Assessor of Internal Revenue, Second district of Indiana. Hoary Lyles, to be a justice of the poace ta and for the county of Washington, 1, C. The Pronident’s State Dinner. The second Presidentiat Sie dionsr was given this evoning at the Whie House, Invitations were extended to the following guests:—Secrotary tew- ard; Assistant Secretary of State F. W, Seward aod Mrs, Seward; M. Berthemy, French Minist Mr. Thornton, English Minister; Mr. E, D. Si0ecl Russian Minister; arom Gerolt, Prussian Minis- ter; Sefior Don F. Gori, Spanish Minister; Count Wydeebouck, Austrian Minister; M. Do Fosse, Belgian Minister; Mr. Blacque, Turkish M nister; Sefior F. Barraga, Chargé d'Affaires of tho Reoublic of Co- lombia; Baron N. W. D. Wettersiedt, Swedish Minister; Mr, M. G. Da Roses, Portuguese Minister; Senor Don J. A. Garcia, Peruvian Mini Senor Don J. Mariscal, Mexican Chargé d’Affuires; Chevalier M. Cerruti, Italian Minister; Mr. A. R Rongabe, Grecian Miniater; Mr. F. E. Bille, Danish Chargé d’Afeires; efor Don EF, Gu- tierres, Chargé d’Affaires, Costa Rica; ‘efor Don A. Biest Gana, Chilean Chargé d'Affaires, and Don B, Metre y Media, Chargé d'Affaires of the Argentine Con- federation. Most of the members of the diplomatic corps were accompanied by their iadies, The Presidency—Mee Nation Committee. Aa informal gathering of the mombers of the National Democratic Convention, at the invitation of the Domo cratic Resident Committee of the city, took piace at the rooms of the latter at noon to-day. The attendance ‘was quite large, and indicated s cheerfalness on the part of the members which, if an index to the improving prospects of the democratic party, are certainly encour- aging. The States and Territories are already pretty genoraliy represented, and a full attendance is expected. Democratic It was finally decided at the informal preliminary meeting that the National Democratic Committee ap- pointed at Chicago should meet to-morrow at noon, with closed doors, to settle the dotaile which are to govern the regular meetings of the committee. The members present at the informal meeting ‘were:—Mossra, A, Bel. mont, ef New York; 8. B. Lyman, of Maine; H. 1, Smitb, of Vermont; William Converse, of Connecticut; W. A. Galbraith, of Pennsyivanie; J. A, Nicholson, of Delaware; L, & Trimble, of Kemtacky; R P. Ranny, of Ohio; W. EB Niblack, of Indiana; W.. Story, of Iitimola; L. V. Bogy, of Missouri; J. H. McKenney, of Minnesoia; George H. Pac!, of Wisconsin; Charles Mason, proxy of D. 0, Finch, of Iowa; Perry Fuller, proxy ofT. K, Eaton, of Kansas; John Patrick, of Ne- braska; George 5. Houston, of Alabama; Thomas Bwee- poy, of Weat Virginia; Judge Marvin, of Florida, J. W. Lefiwiteh, of Tennessee; R. 4. Stevens, proxy of A B. Greenwood, of Arkansas, and J, A. Rosier, of Louk siane Among the prominent gentlemen present, bat not mombers of the committee, were:—Messrs. Staples and Alloo, of Augusta, Me.; Green, Fitch, Taylor, Winslow and Rice, of Cleveland, Ohio; Monroe and Melard, of Nevada; Kenelvicha, ef Leavenworth, id Miller, of Conaeoticnt; Broce, of Montana; W Miebigan; Samuel J, Tiiden, Manton Marble, Homphrey, Prince, Gorneil and Cuyler, of New York, and Barckly, Ma- guire, Davis ana Buckner, of Maryland. Now York, St, Louls, Cincinnati and Indianapolis are CONTINUED OW RIGHTH PAGE | 5 AMUSEMENTS. ACADEMY oF Music.—‘Rigolo'to,”” Verdi's chef d’ cewore was given for tho last time last night before an audienes of medivm dimensiong We have spoken so ofa before of the magniticont rendering of the rit of Gilde by LaGrange that itis only necessary nere to confirm our previously expressed opinion, Ortandin! was in his very best pari, for there inno character which he invests ‘With more passion and startling reality ti wronced father and unhappy court jeate and Miss Phiil re ever acceptable ag tho Duke an@ Maddalena. ‘orita’’ will be gives at the matinée: to-day, with Prignoli ax Fernando, and om Tuesday Madame La Grange will appear for the last time i® “Norma,” Stainwar Hatt.—The concert given at this hall Iasé night in aid of the House of the Good Shepherd proved to be a decided success. The hell was flied in every part by an audience easily pleased and cas ly displeased, but witkal good natured part of the programme was 3 Kato McDonald and Antonia Heuneand Mesars J, R. Thomas and George Rimpson, and the instrumental part by Messrs, G. W. Morgan, Marzo and Albano, The reputation of the artin ‘aged is auch as to Warrant & proper of the paris asaigned them. To thi tab. thet Performances are in progress contioually promenade the ainies, anmoying the audience and ob structing the view of many, and, above all, they show allow seme others than themselves to start the applause and eneeres, The institution for which the concert was given will, no doubt, be greatly benefited by the prow coeds of the entertainment, nt the good asters ane their friends generally will thank those who originated and assisted at the concert of last evening. The gallant old Seventy-ninth regiment, Highlanders, gave their th annual ball last nizht at Irving Ham, and, like its former efforts, it was successful in every particular, The ball room was artistically and charms ingly decorated with battle fiagw and banners At the head of the hall biazed with nt light the cipher citner side were 4 city. some old and battle-torn and faded; othérs were fresh and bright sirnificant symbois of the honor reputation of this Splendid rogimont. The glorious roli of batties ta whicm the regiment part!cipated was stretahed along the walt. The floor was crowded by a brilliant and elegamt many of the gentlemen her fe ine old national coatume, while ¢! and tartan. Roberteon's band gav> of dancing music, preserving pore! he Geiger bi fai rye vere te in carrying out the arrangom: on eae ‘*e i teen’ cae way gratifying to the regiment a clearly ecibd that the Sevonty-ninth is ae fortunate i its efforts in ita recreat ‘as It was on the Geld, where it made so brilliant a record, A Perfect Hate heey yg rene! company, Coodingty the satisfaction of all. In a word, the 'n Cacent Freack imparts a fine gloss and is and oils or aloobolic washes, Has Now a Cirouled ing papers combined. 1 d Last evening beat its com! The Evening Telegr tion equal to all the other ia constantly ahead in news, «nd temporaries in the following IN THE SEO! THE CASE OF silt mba FATAL RESULTS OF THE LATE TUGBOAT BKPL® SION, THE LATEST LOCAL AN) SUBURBAN ITEMS. IN THE THIRD EDITION :— PROCEEDINGS IN BOTH {(OUSES OF CONGERSS, TELEGRAPHIO ITEMS OM ALL PARTS, REMOVAL OF SEORRTARY RY STANTON, GENERAL THOMAS AP! 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