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Domestic News
February 23, 1868
The Daily Gate City
Keokuk, Lee County, Iowa
What is this article about?
In Washington, Edwin Stanton holds advantage in the dispute over the Secretary of War position, backed by congressional law and appealing to courts. President Johnson risks impeachment if he forcibly removes him.
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The situation at Washington is highly interesting. Stanton has the inside track in the Secretary of War imbroglio. With a law of Congress directly in his favor, he rests his occupation upon the law and makes his appeal to the Courts. If Mr. Johnson does not submit to this, if he attempts any forcible removal, he becomes a violator of law, usurps extra-Judicial power, and puts himself so clearly in the wrong that he will be impeached at once.
At the present stage of the proceedings we say nothing; we await developments.
At the present stage of the proceedings we say nothing; we await developments.
What sub-type of article is it?
Politics
Legal Or Court
What keywords are associated?
Washington Politics
Secretary Of War
Stanton Johnson Dispute
Impeachment Threat
Congressional Law
What entities or persons were involved?
Stanton
Mr. Johnson
Where did it happen?
Washington
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Washington
Event Date
Present Stage
Key Persons
Stanton
Mr. Johnson
Outcome
potential impeachment of mr. johnson if he attempts forcible removal
Event Details
Stanton maintains position as Secretary of War supported by congressional law and court appeal; Johnson risks violating law and facing impeachment if he removes him forcibly.