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Newspaper
Springfield Springfield Leader
Location
Springfield, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1867
Page
2
A tattered 1807 era weekly issue quotes garbled editorials on Trev Lindpee and local officials, mentions Stanton and Grant in cabinet rumors, appeals for county warrants, criticizes radical governance, praises constitutional rights, and reports on courthouse matters, railroad history, and local crime notes amid partisan rhetoric.
Washington specials report the president will abruptly dismiss Secretary Stanton on Tuesday while his resignation is tendered. Rumors say the president contemplates resigning to end the presidency and re start reconstruction among themselves. Richmond clergy meet to affirm loyalty and pledge to a Republican government, denying rebel sentiment in pulpits.
Brownlow's militia to be mustered out except a few companies remaining in West Tennessee. Gen. Thomas touring the department presides over the move. Proscription work dries up as employment improves for freedmen.
The Aug 12 1867 exchange shows President Andrew Johnson suspending Edwin M Stanton from the office of Secretary of War. Grant is named as acting Secretary of War ad interim and ordered to take charge with Stanton contesting the move. The letters outline transfer of records and public property and Stanton’s protest.
At the Surratt trial judge Fisher discharged the jurors after they reported they stood nearly equally divided and could not reach a verdict. The judge later dismissed attorney J Bradley from the bar amid a tense scene outside the courtroom. Rumors of a possible confrontation and broad public excitement followed, with firm opposition from the bar and police seeking order in the wake of the ruling.
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