The New York herald., 1868-03-25
WASHINGTON.
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the indictment charged the President vii INDUCING
in reflections on Congress in certain speeches; but
the President, in his reply, claims ~ ID insists upon
his personal and official right of freedom of
opinion and freedom OF speech, Ind his duty in his
10 the people Of the United raes in the exercise OF
such freedom Of speech IN The same manner form
and effect as he has IL b.s behalf stated the same
IN answer TO the tertD article, and with the same
erect az ne mere egeated the same; and he further
claims and insists that he is not subject to question
lnqulsitlon or lid peachment or incupation, In any
lorn or maqrler, Of or concerning such rights OF
freedom OF o3inion, or freedom OF speech or ms sad
President denies that in this. he has committed
impeachable offence. The constitution prohibits
Congress from passing any law abrldgng the free
dom OF speech or Of the press: therefore Congress
can make no law in contravenon OF the constitution,
and Tor violation OF which there can he no impeach-
ment.
At this point the five minutes which was accorded
TO Mr.. Woodward expired. Several gentlemen sug-
gested that further time be extended.
Mr.. BOUTWELL, said he would agree to this If the
House would consent TO vote on the replication with
out the yeas and nays by five minutes before one
Mr.. woop objected to the vote being taken without
the yeas and nays, as he wished to record ms HINT na
The House then agreed to the replication by yeas
116, nays 49, as follows:--
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nsymn Benz Benos sas snsham Bana, Botw Cromwell
IroSma BucEiSn Bae CAKE cGTsai Clarke Of b.n Ohio
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of Ohio, Wilson of Pa, Window, woodbridge-lis.
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Homap n nStghkss, S M, hubbard Of Conn Johnson Kerr
Phelps, Pruyn, Randal Ross, ssreayes, Stewart Stone
Mr.; BOUTWELL, offered the following resolution,
which was agreed to-
the House informing 0a The hS 5 he
have adopted to the answer
scented to the Senate by the Managers Of this House
DEPARTURE FOR THE SENATE CHAMBER
Tpe hour OF one having arrived the House resolved
Itself into Committee of the Whole and in COM
pany with the chairman. (Mr. Washburne) and their
Clerk, proceeded to the Senate chamber.
RETURN FROM THE SENATE.
. nc msnuts @ VI lne Ilouse elun oM lle oenule
AZ twenty-five minutes to four O'Clock, when the
Speaker having resumed the chair, Mr.. Washburne,
Sf lllineis, the chairman Of the Committee of the
Whole, reported that the House had attended the
Senate sitting on the impeachment OF the President
OF the United States and that the replication of the
Managers to the answer Of the President was read in
their presence.
REFUNDING DUTIES.
Mr.. SCHENCK, (rep.) of Ohio, from the Committee on
Ways and Means, reported bin TO refund the duties
paid under protest on the importation from France
OF a bell donated to ST. Mary's Institute at Notre
Dame, Incorporated by the State OF Indiana for
Philosophical and literary purposes. He explained
that the bell was manufactured from American
copper from Lake Superior, or about so or 90 per
cent OF It was OF that metal. 1t was presented from
foreign religious body to the sisters OF Catholic
sury had decided that on strict construction
OF the law the bell could not come In free of duty
Dut Mr. Schenck proceeded TO show the bell could be
imported free of duty. In answer to question he
sald the amount OF duty was about $, ,O0o The bill
was passed.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE SECRETARY OF THE
TREASURY.
The communication from the Secretary OF the
Treasury giving the reasons why Edmund Cooper
contnues 10 act as Assistant Secretary OF the Trea
sury was read.
On motion Of Mr.. scHENcx IT was referred to the
Committee on the Judiciary; lie expressed the hope
that u speedy report would be made
:. The SPEAKER laid before the House communica-
lion from the Secretary of the Treasury in relation
to the regulations for the detection OF frauds on la
tional and postal currency
HARPER's FERRY PROPERTY.
Mr. GARFIELD, trep.l Of Ohio. from the Committee
on Military Affairs, asked 10 report bill providing
ieaes ai Earners Ferry and eongnpp prl, ~
the United States. The sale is TO be at public auc-
on 10 on credit Of one and Ten years the proceeds
penses OF sale, 10 redburse the United States for
the amount Of money expended on the property,
and the balance 10 West Virginia for educational
purposes.
objections were made TO the reporting OF the bill,
but II was ordered 70 be printed.
KENTUCKY CONTESTED ELECTION CASE.
Mr.. McCLuRG, rep.l OF Mo-, from the Committee
on Elections made report in the Kentucky election
OF Mr.. Mckee against Mr.. Young 10 the effect
that Mr.. Young, having given aid and counsel en-
couragement to rebels, Is disqualified from sitting
a Representatives that Mr. McKerr did not get enough
OF votes and that the Governor OF Kentucky shall be
notified OF vacancy In the district. The report
laid aside Tor future action.
Mr.. KERR ldem) OF Ind. presented minority re-
port that Mr.. Young is Anot disqualified from hold
ing and Is entitled TO his seat.
POST OFFICE APPROPRIATION BILL.
on motion of Mr. BLAINE, repl of Me-, the Post
Ofice Appropriation bill was taken from the Speak
ers table and verbal amendment OF the senate
concurreu IN The Oil now goes to the President for
his signature.
THE FLORIDA CONSTITUTION.
Mr.. FARNswoRTH rep.l OF Ill, presented memo
rial from the members Of the Florida Legislature,
transmitting the two constitutions made there which
was referred TO the Reconstruction Committee.
THE POST ROUTE BILL.
on motion OF Mr.. FARSswoRTu the annual Post
Route bill was taken from the Speakers table ana
the Senate amendments concurred in. The bin now
goes 70 the President for his signature.
SETTLEMENT OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS.
Mr.. POLAND rep.l OF Vt. from the Committee on
Revision OF the United states Laws reported back the
Senate bill TO amend the act OF March 3, 1867, pro-
ylding for prompt settlement OF the public account
which was passed-yeas 10l nays Is.
COMPLIMENT TO BRITISH SEA CAPTAIN.
Mr.. ELIOT, trepl OF Mass, from the Committee on
Commerce, reported resolution directing the sec:
10 George Wright, master Of the British vessel j. a
q. Wright, gold chronometer, as "A recognition OF
ms humane ana successful efforts IN rescuing three
seanen from an American yessei-the Lizzie +.
Chae. Alter brief explanation the resolution was
passed.
PRESIDENTIAL ELECTORS.
On motion Of Mr.. GARFIELD the Committee on the
judiciary was directed inquire into the expedency
of providing by law for the settlement OF contested
elections for electors of President and Vice Pres.
dent OF the United States. and that the committee
report by bill or otherwise.
THE BILL ExEsPTING CERTAIN MAxrrAcTrREs FROM
TAxAT1ON-THE WHisKEY TAX.
The Committee OF Ways and Means reported back
the House Dill 10 exempt certain manufactures from
internal tax with the amendments OF the senate and
recommended non-cOncurrence in the first and
second amendments OF the Senate and concurrence
In the third with an amendment "a follows:-Strike
Dut all aiter "enactingn In the first line OF said
Senate amendment and insert in lieu thereof
That after the lst day o Juy 1862 for draw
back account OF Internal paid shall
DE made the expectation OF any article OF domestic manu-
tactue which s relieved the provisions this ac
but from that date All such articles shat Dc held
manufactured after the lot day OF April and no claim
such allowance such article shall be maid unlss
presented to the Commissioner OF Internal Revenue prior 10