The rules for the trial authorized the use of the card, which we illustrate. The counsel of the President, so far as has been decided upon, consists of Messrs. Henry Stanbery, Benjamin R. Curtis, J.L. Black, William M. Evarts, and Thomas A.R. Nelson. Mr. Stanbery is most famous for the peculiar arguments which he advance to sustain one or two of the President's vetoes, and to justify his refusal to enforce the Reconstruction laws. Mr. Evarts is the only Republican employed by the President. Mr. Nelson is from Mr. Johnson's home district.
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