New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-03-30


pass after his veto by majority Of two-thirds Of both
Houses In his Legislative capacity he might, in cou-
mon with the Senate aud the House, institute inquiry
TO ASCERTAIN any facts which ought to influence his
Judgment in apyrovng OF vetoing any bill Tbs par
icpatinp IN the performance of legislative duties be-
tween coordinate branches of the Government ought 10
inspire the conduct of all Of them in their relations To-
ward each other with mutual forbesrance auo respect
a. least each has right 10 dem and justice OF the other
The cause of complaint il that the constitutional nights
and immuntes of the Executive have been violated IN
the person of the President The trial Of AN mpescl-
ment of the President before the Senate or charges
preferred and prosecuted against him by the House OF
REPRESENTATIVES would be imposing spects-
Gle for the world. In the result, NOS only
his removal from the Presidential Office would
be- involved but what is of infinitely greater impor-
ance TO himself his character both in the eyes Of the
present and of future generations, might possibly DO
tarnifhed The disgrace cast upon him would IN some
degree be reflected upon the character OF the American
,eople who elected him. Hence the precautions
adopted by the Constitution to secure TAR trial On
such trial il declares that the Chief Justice ehsl pre-
aide This was doub less because the trainers OF tns
Constitution believed it to be possible tina. Inc vice
President might be biased by the fact ths IN case OF
tie removal OF the President from office the same shall
devolse on the Yice-Presdent The preliminary pro-
ceedipgs in the House, in caee OF charges whlen msy
involve impeaehment, have been well and wlseiy set
tied by long practice upon principles OF equai justice
both 10 the accused and 10 the people,
The prece dent established in the case OF Judge 1scs
of Missouri in 1881, after careful review 2. a.. .ns
former presidents, will, venture 70 preaies s,sna
tSo Icst Of lime In that case, Luke Edward lAwess,
w., INC rs presented petition to the House. IN
which he set forth infinitely and specifically M r causes a,o
in this behalf of the said Judge Peck may DO
manfred into by your honorable body, and saeh 90
cis,on made thereon as to your wisdom ana juSu''
shall seem proper ,.s;.;.-,. Cor,u;,
"a Snch has everbee deemed the appropriate Com
;,a ,o male similar investigation. IL isa tndng
COMMITTEES supposed be APPOINTED wtSSa 70 Be-
10 ANY ~ the most eminent lawyers in the House,
portions Of the Union aS N %soi ssbts Of in
anee with Judicial proceedings ana %aoso S ,ass No
,rSass from their position and character would ~
the nature OF things be more impartial IN ' ne cs
naoe Peck the Witnesses were seltc ed oy .ho ~.
mittse itself with view TO ascertain the nun % nS
cba,ee. They were cross.exsmined oy n,m' % 80 ~
| syerSihipg was conducted in SUCH nannef' 90 "
49, MIN no reasonable cause of complaint.
In view Of this precedent and what Is OF fE
;nor,suce In view of the Constitution and prncp'os
81 ,,nal iustiee in what manner has The ire Nv "
the United States been treated BY the HOUSE OIL "'p'