The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-11-19

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The Impeachment Question.
The judiciary Committee held brief session to-day,
taking supplementary testimony on the subject OF I'm
parchment Nessrs Florence, or the Constitutional
Union; Coyle, Of the NATIONAL Tneloencer and MUIR
laugh. Of the Republican, proprsors Of newspapers in
this city, were examined 70 whether any advertise
have been furnished 70 their papers from the
Executive Department In violation Of or Congress
that subject, which declares that advertisements
shall be gwen TO two papers in the city having the
largest subscription circulation. 1t IL said that General
Sheridan has been summoned 70 appear before the
mltsss to contribute his quota the already volumi
nous essm ny colleCtsd upon the subject now under
consideration.
Csadisiop Of Thaddcus stcvens-What He In
- lends 60 do In Congress.
Mr.. Stevens to-day ssems materially improved In
strength, and his mind displays vigor
than any other period since his arrival
hcre To-day no received number OF vis-
fors Speaker Colfax. Congressman Boutwell,
and Senator Morrill, among the number With his i'm
proved condition. Mr. Stevens manfests renewed dis
position urge his ideas upon the House. He now ap
pears more determined than ever He says however
shat no will not be able to do much speaking he will
- he may think necessary to bolster up tho
sadicasn.l The bill suspcnding civil officers during
sal for impeachment he bases upon hat clause OF the
constitution which says that tho Congress aay by law
provide for the ef removal, Z in
ability both Of the President ana Vice -esid MT
declaring what onncsr shall then act As Presi .,
and such ofncsr shall act accordingly until tao
disability BE- removed or . President shall be cleo
With his Increased strength Mr. stsvens has revived his
discrimination to bring in thx blu Tho following is
complete copy OF that document as he has revised It,
and declares he will introduce IL early in the session -
a nIIL RELATIVE TO THE POWERS OFFICERS UPos AND
FOR HIGH CRIMES AID NIsDEnEASoRs
b = enacted, that Whenever either the President
Vice President OF tho United Srses shalt have articles
accusing him OF high crimes and misdemesnors duly
preferred against him. and the constitulionay
provided therefor shall have ordered his trial and liked
She day for il 70 commence be shah be- considered as
yinK ucdsr 2 disability 70 discharge the powers and
the termination OF said trial.
The voice Of popular opinion expressed in the re-
cent elections has made impression whatever upon
the determination OF Stevens He says that so far
from the elections being any 70 nasencs the
courageous members 10 back down, they should be
copied IN argument 70 back them up. He IL en-
phatcaiy opposed to any compounds of measures aud
will not be found wanting in any exertion in bis
power to keep up The enthusiasm OF his followers If
his improved condition OF mind aud body prove OF per-
radical ideas may b looked for than anticipated
view Of his removal from tbs scene OF operations in
abe House.
Stevens has not been out OF bis lodgings since his
arrival here. but he looks forward 70 next Thursday
wth every encouragement that he win be able be
present AZ the opening Of the ssnonl How far his
pectatons viii be realized time must determine. Now
there appears to be no reasonable doubt upon that
point A
Kumors Relative TO General Sherman.
Some anxiety manifested here 70 learn what dis
position will b made OF Lieutenant General sherman
when he arrives It DO pretty clearly settled
that he destined occupy somSs oncal position in
the District Of Columbia Various rumon sfoa,
In regard to tho duty that wi be assigned him.
10 that he 70 have commsnd Of the Department Of
Washington. Tho latest explanation, however. or Gen.
eral sherman's coming here prepared 70 make pro-
losged stay Is much more likely than The other and
from sminentiy trustworthy. 1t 10 That
General Grant has with the sanction OF the President
directed General Sherman 10 como to Washington to
assume the duties OF General-in Chief OF the army
during the time that General Grant occupies
enc position or Eecfetasy Of War ad interim.
Tho General has hitherto bean discharging the duties
Or both oGRcsA tll1uP-u which furnishes enough bust
nsas 70 keep HIM employed during once hours Il ID
stated that General Grant does not expect
from the War Department Notwithstanding the
gumors and statements 70 the erect that The President
would Immediately remove Mr.. Stanton outright and
appoint permanent Secretary OF War; Tho President
has given no authority for the statement thai he would
In few days substitute permanent secretary for
General Grant 9e mn
Of she Circuis Csart Of RichnssA-The Trial
sf JeG Davis. u sa
learn that Chief Justice Chase will return to Rich
nond on the 25tn OF this month, aad preside At abe
opsang Of the Circuit Court Of the United Statea He
viii deliver the charge the Grand Jury, and will then
return to this city. having time throughout
che session. account OF the meeting Of the Supreme
Court, At which he il compelled 70 30 present The
counsel for Jefferson Davis will object their client
BENG put trial before Jude Underwood and will re-
mist 70 the extent OF their ability his being tried fore
SHAT jude. This viii probably posipooemsnt
until the May Of the MI has been ascer.
sainsd from an Official that DAVIS will be tod
shs indictments now pending. NA@
Arrival OF speaker CoIrax.
Mr. ColfAx arrived in this city this morning having
1s New York last evening He appears In good spirns
Of the approaching session. He will b ready TO
the standing Of the HOUSE,
Gay next unlsss that body Of to delay their
noancsmens until In meeting Of tns regular session
Dscsmber.
The Musscrins Ous Or vsIanseer Omcers.
great fuss 10 being made in the radical papers jsst
the mastering out Of the volunteer service OF
General Sicklss and other volunteer ecsrx Prssident
johnson accused Of vindctvensss and tyranny Tor
degrading officers Who have performed ncritorious
service In the Of the country little knowledge
es the Law and facts In the would have avoided all
mis- fuss and virtuous indignation on the part
u radical editors. Ths fact u that BY the
scs Of 1851 n Is made the duty Of The President 70 rid
shs army Of all volunteer general and star ocsn TIE
eoss or the In 1855 the Execsvs Issued an order
Cor removal Of vssuntssr ssnsrai in acosrdaacs
viii The Law quoted, and esAsn shs sans subject
That sckss Howard and oshss gsnsrals have bssn 10
salnsd in service sdss 70 the indulgence of ths Pss
Scores Of other generals equally merserious have bssa
usGsrsd without exciting great Indignation, and u
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