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Imp.nehmert sfthe President.

W~ASHlN6TON, Sau. as-nA' bNSAi ".
Missouri, offered a resolution looking to
the impeachment of the President, after
the veto message was read.
The Senate refused to postpone the
consideration Of the same.
Mr.. Loan, of Missouri, introduced the
following resolution impeaching the
President: aAs
Resolved, That for the purpose of Sc
curing the fruits of the victories gained
on the part Of the Republic during the
late war waged by rebels and traitors
against the life ofthe nation, and ofgiv-
ing effect to the will Of the people as ex-
pressed at the polls during the recent
election by majorites numbering in the
aggregate more than 400 900 votes, it is
the imperative duty of the Thirty-ninth
Congress to take without delay such ac-
ton as will accomplish the following
objects:
First-The impeachment Of the officer
now exercising the functions pertaining
to the office of President Of the United
States of America and Of his removal
from Office upon conviction, in due form
of law, Of high crimes and misdemean-
ors, of which he is manifestly guilty,
and which render it unsafe for the Unit
ed States to permit him to discharge the
powers he unlawfully assumes.
Second-To provide for the faithful
and efficient administration of the Exec
utiye Department Of the Government
within the limits prescribed by law.
Third-To secure, by the direct inter-
yention of the Federal authority, the
right of franchise alike, without regard
to color, of all classes Of loyal citizens
residing within those sections ofthe Re-
public which were lately in rebellion.
The following section was ruled out;
To provide efficient means for the i'm
mediate reorganization of civil govern
mentT in those States lately in rebellion,
excepting Tennessee, and for restor-
ing them to practical relations with
the Government upon the basis OF 10y
atty and justice.
The point of order was made that the
resolution should go to the Committee
on Reconstruction, and, on motion, was
so referred.
Mr.. Kelso, of Missouri, subsequently
introduced the same resolution, modi-
fed BY striking out the third and fourth
clauses.
Mr.. Davies, OF New York, moved to
lay the resolution IN the table, which
vote was not agreed to. Pending its
further consideration the morning hour
expired, and the resolution went over.
Mr.. Ashley, of Ohio, arose and asked
as a question of privilege to have read
by the Clerk the following charges:
1 do impeach Andrew Johnson, Vice
President and acting President Of the
United States, Of high criminal misde-
meanors. l charge him with the usur-
patton of power, and violating the law,
in that he has %corruptly abused the ap-
pointing and pardoning power; in that
he has corruptly disposed Of the public
property of the United States; in that
he has corruptly interfered in the cleo
tions and committed acts and ~conspired
with others to commit acts which are
high crimes and misdemeanors; there
fore
Resolred, That the Committee Of the
Judiciary be and are hereby authorized
to inquire into the official conduct of
Andrew johnson, Vice President, dis
charging the power and duties OF Presi-
dent Of the United States, and report to
this House whether, in their opinion,
said AndSew Johnson, while in said Of
fee, has been guilty Of acts which were
designed and calculated to overthrow,
subvert, or currupt the Government OF
the United States, or any Department or
officer thereof; and whether said An
drew johnson has been guilty Of any
acts or conspired with others to do acts
which are high crimes and misdemean-
ors, and requiring the interposition Of
the constitutional power Of this House;
and that said committee have power to
send for persons and papers and to ad-
minister the customary oath to wit
nesses.
Mr.. Spaulding moved to lay the reso-
luton on the table. The vote was mega
tived-37 ayes to los nays.
Mr.. Ashley demanded the previous
question on the passage of the resolution
and it was ordered. The resolution
was thenagreed to-ayes, LOG; Nays 46.
Leading Republican lawyers do not
believe that the charge of impeachment
can be sustained. The Judiciary Com
mittee will hold their first sitting on the
subject tomorrow.
New YORK, Jan. 8. - Washington
specials contain the following: "The
House Judiciary Committee have deci-
ded to invite Ashley to appear before
them tomorrow and state his grounds
for preferring charges Of impeachment
against the President. The pressure
against the impeachment project is very
great, and remonstrances are pouring
in from all quarters BY mail and tele-
graph. The vote of yesterday is by no
means remarked as an indication that
the House will. support the charges
made"
The Late Massacre n Fort Kearnoy.
Mr.. Randall, Of Kentucky, introduced
a resolution directing the Committee on
Indian Affairs to inquire into the facts
Of the massacre of United States officers
and soldiers by Indians at Fort Phil.
Kearney, December LIST, and inquire
whether these Indian outrages are in
consequence Of or have any excuse or
palliation by reason of the act! Of any
Government officials or citizens; and,
further, to inquire into the expediency
Of transferring the SUPPLEMENTARY Of
Indian affairs to the War Department,
and to report a bill.
Position Of tho PRECEDENT % tho Suffrage
The principal ground on which the
President bases his veto Of the District
Suffrage bill ON is the overwhelming