New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1866-04-17
The Hon. Jack Rogers Considers Himself
Abused.
Etsys. lII.lge and lngenoD Execute
Pas &c Dtuy.
The Municipal Contest in Peoria, III, and
Other Issues.

TESTIMONY ABOUT RECONsTRUCTIoy.

TESTIMONY ABOUT RECONSTRUCTION.
The most important testimony, and the most damaging
10 the South vet brought out is that Of Mr.. stephens.
He the stand for two days, and took the utmost
deberation in al his As he is probably the
stest man in the South, and account Of the prominent
position be has held for several years his opinions
entitled TO than ordinary weight. The testimony
has been sent out in full but there Is matter not gem
orally known which should be widely circulated. For
some days Clement l.. Yalandigham has been here,
and quartered with Mr.. stephens, at his private
boarding Among the most frequent visitors there
have been Daniel w. voorhees, Harris salisbury, and all
the VIGOROUSLY dsloyal Of this vicinity and the
leading Copperheads Of the country Such have been Lis
associations and his counseors. While he was on the
stand Gov Boutwell, especially anxious 10 ascertain
from him what the South would be willing 10 do upon the
question Of changing the basis Of representation now that
he slaves fIeemen and citizens Mr.. Stephens was
ea in the belief that the South lad done all they intended
10 do to regain political power that they would not rady
any Constitutional amendments Of any kind as a condition
of restoration because they could not be heard in their
discussion and have vote upon ther adoption il Congress
To question of Gov. Boutwes TO what they would be
willing to vote for if admitted before any amendments
adopted, be replied:
when they abandoned their attempt Secession they sup
posed they thus entitled 70 representation and that they
would be recognized members OF the Union bat my on
that they would and that their members on the floor
Of Congress would not vote for such an an eDdment.'
Ii is customary to allow take their evidence
when written out by the senogapheT and look over it to
correct any errors that may have crept in to add any
little matters forgotten ct the time. MI Stephens was
furnished with his evidence, and took il 10 his rooms,
where a council of his friends held. What re-
solved upon is evident from the fact that his whole evil
dence been gone over and least 20 alterations were
made in many instances noderang his answers down 10
conceal what his friends considered woud damage their
and interfere with their programme. The answer
above quoted in which be stated that If be and his col
leagues admitted they would vote down this PROPOSE
ton TO amend the Constitution, stricken ont entire
and the following inserted in its place:
Bat they they consuiionay entitled to be
other proposed amendment do not therefore think
that they would ra that amendment suggested az copdi
toD precedent 20 beng admitted ~ representation II Con-
pess"
JEPP. DAVIS a co.
The House judiciary Committee Saturday had Judge
Advocate Holt before them who testified at length upon
the Of JEFF Davis and &C Clay their completely with
the assassination conspiracy, and what steps have been
taken 10 bring them to usce be also furnished the Com
mittee with considerable documentary evidence i'm
pOr,aDt that they Immediately placed an injunction Of
secrecy upon it, and tonight several members pronounce it
sufficient to convict and hang both Of them.
SENATOR FBssEHDEN
10 very unwell and not able 10 be in his seat.
Mr.. sTANsBUBY.
Henry G. Stansbury, VITO to-day nominated for
Supreme Judge is native Of New-York, but moved 10
Lancaster Ohio where be studied and Iractced law for
many years. He then went TO Cincinnati and having
lived there for years, went 10 Newport, Kentucky
TO reside while be practieed law in Ohio. He was org
naly old Wing, and voted for Buchanan. But in 1860
being personal friend Of M Lincoln be voted for him.
aud las since been for sustaining the Lately he has
been here in close and intimate relations with the President
aud says be wrote the late veto of the Civil Rights
t or at least prepared the legal part Of it, lie is about
sixty years Of age and is considered Of the ables
lawyers in the country. II against bis prospects for
confirmation that he is from Ohio which State has already
one Judge and the ChefJusce. There is considerable
diversity Of opinion 10 his confirmation Nothing will
probably be done for days. the House has passed
BILL which now in the Senate recognizing the Court
and which only provides for eight judges beside the
ChieiJustce. This bill is now before the Senate Ju-
dietary Committee and should it be passed no confrna
ton win be needed.
SENATORIAL EPISODES.
Senator McDOugal grossly intoxicated to-day as
not 10 be responsible for his conducts but his assault
and pure patriot in the county-was very disgaeeful
Mr. Conness replied with great ygor, and his excora-
ton Of McDouga very severe who, in bis attempt
% reply, commenced strain Of blaspbemy and billings
gate in which he stopped by the presiding officer who
ordered him to take lis seat 1t generally is considered
here that Senators have respect for themselves they
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