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Tennessee (Tennessee, United States) (search for this): entry johnson-andrew
and was taught by his wife to write; became alderman and mayor; a member of the legislature (1832-33 and 1839); presidential elector (1840); State Senator in 1841; and member of Congress from 1843 to 1853. From 1853 to 1857 he was governor of Tennessee, and from 1857 to 1863 United States Senator. In 1862 he was appointed military governor of Tennessee, and in 1864 was elected Vice-President of the United States. On the death of President Lincoin he succeeded to the office, in accordance wiTennessee, and in 1864 was elected Vice-President of the United States. On the death of President Lincoin he succeeded to the office, in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution. On the morning of the death of Mr. Lincoln, April 15, 1865, the cabinet officers, excepting Mr. Seward, who was suffering from a murderous assault, addressed a note to the Vice-President, officially notifying him of the decease of the President, and that the emergency of the government demanded that he should immediately enter upon the duties of the Presidency. Mr. Johnson appointed ten o'clock that morning, when he would be ready to take the oath of off
Pittsburgh (Pennsylvania, United States) (search for this): entry johnson-andrew
g present at the dedication of a monument to Senator Douglas. He harangued the people on the way in language so unbecoming the dignity of a chief magistrate of the republic that the nation felt a relief from mortification after his return in September. He had denounced Congress as an illegal body, deserving of no respect. The tour, made wholly for political effect, extended to St. Louis. His conduct at Cleveland and St. Louis was so offensive that the common councils of Cincinnati and Pittsburg refused to accord him a public reception. The attempt to establish a new party with President Johnson as a leader was a failure. When the cabinet of President Johnson resigned, the friends of Mr. Stanton, Secretary of War, urged him to retain the office, for it was believed the chief magistrate was contemplating some revolutionary movement. The tenure of office act seemed to guarantee Mr. Stanton against removal. The Fortieth Congress met immediately after the adjournment of the Thir
Carter's Depot (Tennessee, United States) (search for this): entry johnson-andrew
The votes of fifty-four Senators present were taken on the verdict on May 26, when thirty-five were for conviction, and nineteen for acquittal. As two-thirds of the votes were necessary for conviction, the President was acquitted by one vote. Soon after the expiration of his term as President, he was an unsuccessful candidate for the United States Senate; in 1872 he was defeated for Congressmanat-Large; and in January, 1875, he was elected a United States Senator. He died near Carter's Station, Tenn., July 31, 1875. Impeachment proceedings.—Articles exhibited by the House of Representatives of the United States, in the name of themselves and all the people of the United States, against Andrew Johnson, President of the United States, in maintenance and support of their impeachment against him for high crimes and misdemeanors. Article I: That said Andrew Johnson, President. of the United States, on the 21st day of February, in the year of our Lord 1868, at Washington, i
United States (United States) (search for this): entry johnson-andrew
at said Andrew Johnson, President. of the United States, on the 21st day of February, in the year and said Andrew Johnson, President of the United States, on the 12th day of August, in the year ofreby said Andrew Johnson, President of the United States, did then and there commit and was guilty the said Andrew Johnson, President of the United States, and also of replying to his answers whichnt is, by the Constitution and laws of the United States, made responsible. And this respondent, futy of the respondent, as President of the United States, to consider and decide what act or acts sindicate his authority as President of the United States, and by peaceful means to bring the questicommittee waited upon the President of the United States, at the Executive Mansion, and was receiveention, and addressed the President of the United States in a speech, of which a copy (according to unbecoming in the chief magistrate of the United States, or that he has brought the high office of[129 more...]
Missouri (Missouri, United States) (search for this): entry johnson-andrew
isdemeanor in office, within the intent and meaning of the Constitution of the United States, and shall receive or allow proof in support of the same, that proof shall be required to be made of the actual speech and address of this respondent on said occasion, which this respondent denies that said article and specification contain or correctly or justly represent. And this respondent, further answering the tenth article and the specifications thereof, says that at St. Louis, in the State of Missouri, and on the 8th day of September, in the year 1866, he was attended by a numerous assemblage of his fellow-citizens, and in deference and obedience to their call and demand he addressed them upon matters of public and political consideration; and this respondent believes that said occasion and address are referred to in the third specification of the tenth article; but this respondent does not admit that the passages therein set forth, as if extracts from a speech of this respondent on
Cincinnati (Ohio, United States) (search for this): entry johnson-andrew
purpose of being present at the dedication of a monument to Senator Douglas. He harangued the people on the way in language so unbecoming the dignity of a chief magistrate of the republic that the nation felt a relief from mortification after his return in September. He had denounced Congress as an illegal body, deserving of no respect. The tour, made wholly for political effect, extended to St. Louis. His conduct at Cleveland and St. Louis was so offensive that the common councils of Cincinnati and Pittsburg refused to accord him a public reception. The attempt to establish a new party with President Johnson as a leader was a failure. When the cabinet of President Johnson resigned, the friends of Mr. Stanton, Secretary of War, urged him to retain the office, for it was believed the chief magistrate was contemplating some revolutionary movement. The tenure of office act seemed to guarantee Mr. Stanton against removal. The Fortieth Congress met immediately after the adjournme
Ohio (Ohio, United States) (search for this): entry johnson-andrew
high misdemeanor in office, within the intent and meaning of the Constitution of the United States, and shall receive or allow proof in support of the same, that proof shall be required to be made of the actual speech and address of this respondent on said occasion, which this respondent denies that said article and specification contain or correctly or justly represent. And this respondent, further answering the tenth article and specifications thereof, says that at Cleveland, in the State of Ohio, and on the 3d day of September, in the year 1866, he was attended by a large assembly of his fellow-citizens, and, in deference and obedience to their call and demand, he addressed them upon matters of public and political consideration; and this respondent believes that said occasion and address are referred to in the second specification of the tenth article; but this respondent does not admit that the passages therein set forth as if extracts from a speech of this respondent on said
Columbia (South Carolina, United States) (search for this): entry johnson-andrew
tes. answer to article II. And for answer to the second article, this respondent says that he admits he did issue and deliver to said Lorenzo Thomas the said writing set forth in said second article, bearing date at Washington, District of Columbia, Feb. 21, 1868, addressed to Brevet Maj.-Gen. Lorenzo Thomas, adjutant-general United States army, Washington, District of Columbia; and he further admits that the same was so issued without the advice and consent of the Senate of the United StColumbia; and he further admits that the same was so issued without the advice and consent of the Senate of the United States, then in session; but he denies that he thereby violated the Constitution of the United States, or any law thereof, or that he did thereby intend to violate the Constitution of the United States, or the provisions of any act of Congress; and this respondent refers to his answer to said first article for a full statement of the purposes and intentions with which said order was issued, and adopts the same as part of his answer to this article; and he further denies that there was then and the
Chicago (Illinois, United States) (search for this): entry johnson-andrew
ter the death of President Lincoln. Mr. Johnson requested Mr. Lincoln's cabinet to remain, and the government went on without a shock to its steady movement. See cabinet, President's. On Aug. 14, 1866, a convention was held in Philadelphia, composed largely of Confederate leaders and their sympathizers in the North, for the purpose of organizing a new political party, with President Johnson as its standard-bearer. Whereupon Johnson and a part of his cabinet made a circuitous journey to Chicago, ostensibly for the purpose of being present at the dedication of a monument to Senator Douglas. He harangued the people on the way in language so unbecoming the dignity of a chief magistrate of the republic that the nation felt a relief from mortification after his return in September. He had denounced Congress as an illegal body, deserving of no respect. The tour, made wholly for political effect, extended to St. Louis. His conduct at Cleveland and St. Louis was so offensive that the
Washington (United States) (search for this): entry johnson-andrew
substance, as follows—that is to say: executive mansion, Washington, D. C., Feb. 21, 1868. Sir,—By virtue of the power and authority Respectfully yours, Andrew Johnson. Hon. Edwin M. Stanton, Washington, D. C. Which order was unlawfully issued, with intent then and thsubstance as follows, that is to say: executive mansion, Washington, D. C., Feb. 21, 1868. Sir,—Hon. Edwin M. Stanton having this dayaj.-Gen. Lorenzo Thomas, Adjutant-General United States Army, Washington, D. C. then and there being no vacancy in said office of Secretary fhe said Stanton made the following reply: War Department, Washington City, Aug. 12, 1867. Sir,—Your note of this date has been receiv private secretary of the respondent: executive mansion, Washington, D. C., Feb. 22, 1868. General,—The President directs me to say trnest protest against the sections which I have indicated. Washington, D. C., March 2, 1867. Respondent, therefore, did no more than
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