New-York tribune., 1868-03-06

deciding the question: TO open up new points Va u
cussion. At Al o'clock it became evident that 'ne
subject could not be determined to-day, and inc
Court, and Immediately afterward the Senate al;
journed to renew the debate tomorrow.
Some new facts have come to light relative to the
impeachment rules and regulations and the commu,
nication Of Chief Justice Chase. 1t appears tnas
Senator Howard called Mr. Chase before the ruies
were adopted, and told him that the Senate wouiu
consult him on the subject. Notwithstanding Ini0
declaration of Mr. Howard, it is said that the senate
did not communicate with the Chei 'uo~0e
until after the rules had been prepared
and adopted. and that that gave rse
to his letter of yesterday. When the SuD-Commh'-
tee of the Senate called on Mr. Chase last evening"
and gave him the official notice that the senate re-
oured his attendance to-day, he feared that ne might
be unable to attend, as the McArdle case was sti on
and he had promised counsel in this case that he
wonld continue to hear their arguments. He asked
whether the impeachment proceedings could not be
postpOned until Tomorrow. He addressed
letter to the Committee this morning, detailing
substantially the above conversation OF Iase
evening, The Committee met at IL O'Clock to-oay'
and again informed Mr.. Chase that the senate re-
quired his presence andkurged HIM 10 pos'pVne 'no
McArdle case He again requested pOslpohehen''
Int after considerable discussion he yielded to the
wishes of the Committee AS correspondents IN the
interest of the President have reported that the
Chief Justice would consult his own convenience
and help protract the trial. and this recent action
ON his part may lend some color Of truth to these
reports, it is but fair to say that Chief
Justice Chase enteFtains no such intentions. He
asked the Committee to-day when they intended to
make the summons returnable, and they replied, on
Tuesday The Chief-Justice then asked postpone
ment until tomorrow remarkng that the writ could
be made returnable on Monday, which would be the
same thing in point of time The Senate Committee
of Managers met this afternoon and, it is understood
agreed that it is the duty of Mr. Chase to decide on
the admssability of Mr.. Wade, and that he will be
called on to so act tomorrow.
The House proceedings to-day were destitute OF
special interest During the morning hour, several
resolutions and bills were introduced. Among the
latter was bill offered by Mr. Elliot of Mass rela-
tive to the Supreme Court of the United States provd
ing that in case of the removal of the Chie-Justice
from office or Of his resignation inability to dis
charge the duties of his Office, such duties shall de-
vove upon the associate justice longest upon the Su
preme bench until another shall be designated for
the position This was referred TO the Judiciary
Committee, with leave to report at any time. At
o'clock the House went into Committee of the Whole,
and took a recess for the purpose of witness
ing the formation Of the Senate into court
for the trial Of the President. Nearly all
the Representatives went TO the Senate Cham
Der and were provided with seats. They remained
until Al o'clock, when first the Court and afterward
Senate, adjourned. The House again reassembcd
and took up the of Mr. Butler. the claimant for
a seat in Congress from Tennessee who labors under
constitutional disabilities account of the test
oath. After long, sharp debate the subject the
House adjourned without reaching vote
The proceedings in the Senate to-day as Court
of Impeachment are the theme of discussion every
where in this city tonight. The Presidents friends
point to them as indicative of the length OF the trial,
arguing that it cannot be finished for the next four
or FIVE months Republicans do not concur in these
views, but hold that everything is being conducted
legitimately and fairly.
The White House and War Department continue
quiet The former was visited by a very large num-
Der of people to-day. Among them was Gen. Cary,
Member of Congress from one of the Cincinnati Dis
tricts Ohio. Since he voted against impeachment, he
has been frequent visitor at the Executive Mansion
He has the entree there now, and Mr. johnson re-
ceives him one Of his advisers and friends He
has already secured appointment for a relative
and the ofice-seekers and office brokers of the White
House seek and court him for the influence which he
is supposed to have Attorney-General Stanbery
was closeted with Mr.. Johnson long time to-day.
The President is preparing himself for the approaching
trial and has called on Stanbery TO aid him Other
At the War Department, Mr.. Stanton may be found
at any period of the day or night. The business of
the Department goes quietly. Adjutant-General
Thomas visited the Department to-day, merely for
the purpose of getting his private letters. Tonight
Mr.. Stanton had the usual number of callers.
The President makes it known tonight that he
has at last turned his attention to his defense On
that subject he says Il have far only gentleman
retained, namely, Mr.. David Dudley Field of New
York but have written and telegraphed to several
Others, namely: William N Evarts, w. S. Groes
beck and Others, but Ihave not yet received replies
from them"
The President has signed the bill extending the
time for the completion of the Dubuque and Sioux
City Railroad. Also, the joint resolution authoriz
ing the Controller of the Currency to revoke the APP
pointment of Receiver for the Farmers and Citizens
National Bank of Williamsburgb, N. Y. and TO re-
store said bank to its owners under certain condi
ton g. Also, the bill authorizing the Lighthouse
Board, when in their judgment it is deemed neces-
sary to place lght-vessel or other suitable warn
ing Of danger, any wreck or temporary obsruc-
ton to the entrance of any barbor in the channel
or fairway of any bay or sound.
The Secretary of the Treasury has transmitted to
Congress J. Ross Brownies report on the mineral
resources Of the States and Territories west of the
Rocky Mountains. This work has been in progress
upward of year, and embraces q complete summary
OF everything essential to correct understanding of
great mining interests including the geological
formation OF the mineral belts, the number Of mines
in operation, their yield and condition, the treat
ment of and some general considerations OF the
precious metals. The report will make ab0ut GOO
printed pages Mr.. Brown estimates the yield OF the
States and Territories for 1867 as follows ....
SsVsd 20 oSSS SoS 10000
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