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offered BY Judge Kinssbu1. vas unanimously

offered BY Judge Kinssbuy. was unanimously
adopted:
Rssolssd. That he RspublIssos and loyal
men Of Portland. srs firmly convinced that An
drew johnson, PresSdent Of the United States,
BY his sttempts..known Of oil men and denied
BY none, and fully proved on the trial before
the Sen.te-to Impede and prevent the eIeeu..
ton OF the ensotmeuts Of Congress In respect
to reconstruction. which were laws Of the land,
and to substitute for them and enforce In their
stssd. his own orders and DEGREES (which be
had no authority to make. has been guilty OF
Q violation OF his known and sworn duty, and
Of usurpation OF powers not granted him by
the Constitution or laws Of the land; BY bis re.
movsl OF the Secretary Of war In defiance Of the
cot regulating the tenure OF certain civil Offices,
and appointing LORENZO Thomas In bis place
- Secretary I'D intsrtm, Congress being In
session, thus 10 effect claiming the right 10 set
at naught the power Of the Senate over remov-
ais ana appointments In oil casas vhatsoever-.
has committed high crime under the Constiti-
tion by his denisls Of the I,gh!tul constitution
VI the present Congress and Of its legal author.
iiy, and BY his foul and indecent aspersions OF
that body, plsinly intended 10 break down Ito
authority-hss been guilty Of high nisdsm-
esnor under the Constitution. That these o.
tempts and acts. II not reproved and condemn.
ed 6y his conviction. viii b likely III effect
by their example and consequences an entire
and vital change 10 this government, BY setting
aside the Congress Of the United States Is
known to the Constitution, and making u an
advisory body merely, and by ignoring the
Senate as part Of the appointing power, thus
practically and really Transforming the gov,
eminent to dcspOtism and that because oI
them (the evidence being clear and the purpose
unmstakabie) we expect and will not oe.se to
expect, while the question remains undecided.
that q loyal, aw-respecting and intelligent
Senate will pronounce upon this great criminal
the only judgment that can receive the sane
ton Of the law, Of Justice, Of duty discharged
and Of patriotism judgment OF guilty.
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that the latter gentleman would dishsesr his 10
verod and illustious name BY such practices -
have bssn proved on Fowler. Trumban, Re.sen-
den and Ross did mot know the man.
January 10Th, Senator Fowler aid-"Asl long
q We fail 10 do our duty. and to impcsoh and
remove Andrew johnson from Office, tho blood
Of the loyal men slain In the South will rest up
on our souls" May 10th Senator Fowler 70
the question "Is Andrew johnson guilty or not
guilty" said mot guilty"
The Minneapolis T,ibsst, speaking Of the
Vice Presidency, says,
1--WE think Hamlin q stronger In the West
than any other proposed candidate, excepting
Colfax."
The Boston advertiser Of thursday says |;
ut Is hardly necessary to say that the report
that Mr.. A. T. Stewart l. In Washington for the
purpose Of persuading General Grant 10 decline
In advance the nomination at Chicago. Is wholly
false. The report has been contrsdicted by Mr..
Stewart himself
Addison said that . man who sbandons his
party "makes himself hated by those he left. but
Is seldom heartily esteemed by those he comes
over TO-" Andrew johnson Is In situation to
fully appreciate tho truth Of Tie absvs-statci
proposition, and some others occupying less
prominent positions may be In tie sAme situa-
ton.
The Republicans Of Connecticut In csucB
have nominated William A. Buckingham Ter U.
8. Senator. The vote stood Buckingham, 81 [;
Hawley, 80.
Il Is rumored that one or two Of the rocrcant
Senators are rpentant and viii vote to convict
on the remaining articles Of impeachment. We
don't put much faith in their repentance though
no doubt they arc sorry enough.
Baron Won Holstein, military attaehcc Oftbc
Prussan legation. died from the effects Of a
wound received In duel. lie will b rcmem-
bered in connection with domestic difficulty Of
. U. 8. Senator ut Washington.
The copperheads are having pretty family
quarrel about their nominee. II Pcndleton Is
nominated with all his population schemes, the
"war democrats" Whatever that may mcan)
will bolt him, and the bondholden will forget
to vote. II Hancock Is nominated, the Ku Rlux
Khan will refuse to vote for him, and that ele-
mcnt, the Pomeroy class Of cattle. are too nr'-
merous to be disrrgardei in fact, they oonsti-
tute majority Of the copperhead party. In
the mean time General Grant will march over
the course with . united army Of supporters
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The Democratic canvass for Presidential
candidate continues, with increasing activity.
Hancock's leading adherents have held several
conferences, and delegation ofDemocrstic Cen
erals has been to Utica to sec Ex-Governor Sey-
mour, to Boston to see somebody, and to Con-
cord to sec Gen. Pierce, who, not being at home,
has written them very pretty letter about Gen.
Hancock. They did not visit Maine, as proba-
bly, they thought there was no one here worth
consulting with. 1t is reported that the dele
CATION to visit Gov. Seymour was received kind
", but got no satisfaction from the Governor;
another rumor says that 1t was agreed that the
vote Of New York should be given TO Hancock,
who, II elected, is to make Seymour his Premier.
While these negotiations are In progress in the
East, Pendleton's hackers have been holding 0
conference ut Cincinnati and II Is reported by
way Of Washington that there is probability OF
Pendleton's Withdrawal to allow Hancock to be
nominated by reclamation. In this event, Pen
dlcton, In case Of Hancock's election. would 60
into the Cabinet rs Secretary Of the Treasury
The Democratic press Is sharply at loggerheads
on this question. A portion Of them contend
that none but War-Democrat should be nomi-
natel, and that the Southern Democrats will
vote for War-Democrat and sink all other con-
siderations to secure . Democratic President,
while Brick Pomeroy's La Crosse Democrat,
Vallandigham's Dayton Ledger and other Cop
perhead journals insist that they will have no
War Democratic candidate, that he will not rep
resent the masses Of the party, and that with
such IN one the campaign Is lost at the outset.
The quarrel Is very pretty one ~ 1t stands,
and Is getting no better very fast.
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ste Of the United States, thsn In session, and
without authority oflaw, did appoint one Lo-
reno Thomas 10 Be Secretary Of War % fsser-
-. -, A.
rbom.s sppointment, funding the additional
charge Of iliesality upon the fact Of no vacancy
having happened in said Office Of Secretary for
Inc Department Of War during the rcoea Of tho
Senate, and no vacancy existing In said offce at
that time.
Ara. 4 charges that the Presid0t- eonspired
with Thomas and others 70 deprive Secretary
stanton Of his Office, contrary 20 the proviaons
Of an act entitled can Act to dedne and punish
certain conspiracies, |" approved July 81, 1851.
Art. 8 charges that the President conspired
with Thomas and others to defeat the execution
Of the Tenure-of- Office act.
Art. 6 charges the President with unlawfully
conspiring with Thomas by force to sei1e, take
anil possess the property Of the United States, in
the War Department, contrary to the conspiracy
act and with intent TO violate the Tenurc-of-Of-
fcc act.
Art. ] charges that the President In conspir-
ing 10 prevent the execution Of the Tenure-of-Of-
Ace act, did unlawfully attempt to prevent Sec.
Stanton from holding his Office, and did commit
. high mislemeanor in Office.
Art. 3 charges that the President, with in
tent unlawfally to control his disbursements Of
the moneys appropriated for the military SER
vice and for the Department Of War, did ap-
point Thomas to be Secretary Of War ad interim.
ARTICLE charges the President with endeav-
oring 10 induce Gen. Emory to violate the laws
and 10 receive and obey orders from him 1.-THE
Presilent) contrary TO law.
Arr. 10 charges that the President, unmind-
full Of his duties and the dignity Of his Office,
apd Of the harmony which ought to exist BE-
tween the different branches Of the Government
and designing TO bring Congress into contempt,
did on certain specified days, as well Is on other
occasions, deliver with loud voice certain in
temperate, iuaammatory and scandalous ha-
rsngues, and did therein utter loud threats and
bitter mcnaces a. well against Congress As the
laws Of the United States duly enacted thereby,
amid the cries, jecrs and laughter Of the multi
tude then assembled and in hearing-refcrence
being had to speeches at Washington, Cleveland
and 81. Louis
Arr. IL charges tho President with publicly
denying the legality OF Congress, or that Its
legislation was binding upon him; and with at
tempting to prevent the execution ofthe Tenure
Notice act; with attempting 10 prevent Secre-
tary Stanton's resuming his Office, although the
Senate refused to concur in his suspension; and
with attempting to defeat the execution Of an
appropriation act. and also the act providing
for the government Of the rebel States.
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The Soldiers and Sailors CONVENTION was held
At Chicago the 10Th. 0vsr 5000 wss present.
There were bands, banners, badges and many
national Gags, but the glory Of the display was
The array ofmen who had risked their lives sna'
the Republic might live. Gen. John A. Logan
VA. chosen President. but declined In favor OF
Gov. Fairfield Gen. Cochrane, in addressing
the meeting. said he hoped every true soldier In
the country would sit m jurors upon the seven
,oltcai traitors in the United States Senate. and
would give In verdict cashiering them and dis
missing them from the service Of their country.
Gen. Logan. chairman OF the committee on
resolutions, reported - follows:
R,,olvsd, That the soldiers and sailors, stead.
f..t now No ever TO the Union and the nag, iul-
~ recognize the claims Of Gen u. 8. Grant to
*. eonidence Of the American people, and be-
,;.,;nr the victories achieved under his guild
ance win DO now illustrated by him IT, times OF
neoce. by such measures a. shall secure the
sr";t, of our exertious and Q restoration OF the
Union upon loyal basis, We declare u a. our
deliberate conviction that he 10 the choice OF the
soldiers and sailors Of the Union Tor the Office
Of President Of the United Statsa.
R,solred. That In the maintenance OF those
nripciples which undcrle the government, and
Tor which Ne fought during four years OF war.
ne pledge our earncst and activc support to
the Republican party, ~ tho only political or
raniraiiou which In our judgment Is true to
the principles OF loyalty, liberty and unity be.
fore the law.
Resoirsd. That speaking for ourselves and
the soldiers and sailors who imperilled their lives
10 preserve the Union, We believe the impeach-
ment Of Andrew johnson by the House OF Rep
rpsentatives for "high crimes and misdemean.
ors' in Office, and his trial before the United
States Senate, have presented unmistakaole
proofs OF his guilt, and whatever may DO the
Judgment Of the tribunal before which he 10 or.
raigned. the verdict Of the people ID guilty"
and We regard any Senator who has voted for
acouittal Is falling short Of the proper dis
charge Of bis duty In this hour OF the nations
trial, and Ms unworthy Of the confidence OF the
brave and loyal people.
Resolved, That the soldiers and sailors rec
ognire no difference between native and adopt
ed citizens, and they demand that the Govern
ment prutect It's naturallied citizens abroad a
we'll as those Of native birth.
Resolved, That We. the soldiers Of the Repub-
liz, extend to the loyal men Of the South our
sympathy and the promise Of our support In
The struggles yet In store for them under the
present administration before they can enjoy
the liberties Of American citizens without fear
of prosecution and assassination, and II neces-
sary, We stand ready to aid them with our
strength In the future as We have In the past.
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In MExoRIAM.-Gen. Mattocks, A. A. g. Of
the Dept. Of Maine, Grand Army Of the Repub-
lie, has kindly furnished US with copy Of the
department order for the observance Of the 80th
Of May, by comrades Of the order, which we
herewith append:
IIEApRuA KrERs DrPr. OF MAINE, q. A. R.,
80 Middle 81. Portland, May -. 1858.
GENERAL ORDERS No.7.
Tn accordance with @. o. No. II. I'D. Qrs q. A.
r. dated May 9th, "ths 20 Inst. will be observed by
Posts Of the Dept by strewing with aowers or
otherwise decorating ihs graves OF comrades who
died In defence Of their country during the late re-
Post Commanders will zee that the grave Of every
soldier buried In the vicinity OF their respective
Posts 10 appropriately decorated.
In order that this plan may DO the moro ehectu.
ally carried out, 10 70 recommended that relatives
and friends furnish Post Commanders Information
Of the precise location Of the graves which are en-
titled 10 this honor.
The public are respectfully invited to attend and
witness the eeremonss 81 the osmstsriss snd grave
yards
Whore Posts are supplied with arms u 10 recon.
mendsd that 0 salute OF three vollies DO fred, Ut
sseh place a. Post connandsE nay dssIgnass'
by command Of 6B0. l. BEAL,
Grand Commander.
CHAa p. NArrocKs, A. 40.
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The Pres, publishes an abstract Of Mr.. Fes-
senden's speech before the Senate, the strongest
point Of which We give below;
"He did not consider the charges against the
President sufficient to justify his removal, espcc-
lsiy a. the oies b to DO transferred to the hands
Of those removing him. Tho offences justifying
the removal from Office should be Of such .
character as to commend themselves to the peo-
pie Tho removal should be free from taint Of
party, and should leave no reasonable grounds
Of suspicion upon the motives Of those innicting
the penalty. Anything less than this, where
the offence = not dcdned by any law, would not
IN his Judgment, b justified by oousiderste
public opinion, and its tendency would b 10
shake The fAitA Of The friends Of constitutional
liberty In the p9manency Of our free institu-
tons" and says Il "shows oonclusively that ho
viii vote Tor aoquital On every article"
Mr.. fesssodsn's speech must result In morti-
Scaiion 70 himself = vel - 10 his ffissda His
rsassas fbr his suicidal oouns are 70 ~ the
last, lackins In common scnss and sosnd juds-
nnt. but shsn . man knowingly dos vrusg
his excuses for The oct generally hack wisdom.
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country, but with every department Of govern
men, .s.ins. him. IL thosr Who sill remain
true to the bes, interests Of the nation srs
ua.sAful, be cannot do much more injury than
he has already accomplished. What he may
ai.smpt to do remains to Be- seen.
The Republican party viii b true 10 them
selves and the oountry-they win gather up
their forces anew; the trcachery Of those who
have betrayed them viii not disheartcn them in
the least; they viii re.firm thoss principles
which have been source Of power in the past.
and place In the Presidential chair man who
viii Be competent to carry the country through
and out Of all the trials which have prevented
our growth and prosperity as nation during
the administration Of Andrew johnson.
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The New Bedford Mercury says !:

The New Bedford Mercury says: "Democrat-
10 journals have been insisting that negro SUI
frage must prove failure. because the two ra-
ces are homogeneous and never can get along to-
gether. What are the facts upon which they
ground such IN assertioni The two races have
lived wonderfully well together at the South, In
various relations Of life: There are few Of the
whites who have not been carried In the arms Of
o colored nurse. The slave owner from his
youth up has been accompanied everywhere by
a colored servant, troubled In nowise by the
prejudices which exclude the negro, at the
North. from public conveyanoes and assemblies,
Immediate emancipation, even caused no col
lison, and the war Of determination 30 often Pre-
dicted has taken place only In the Imagination
Of false prophets.
After passing through such fiery ordeal, 30
quietly, and In view Of the fact that. at the 70.
cent election Of the South, some freedmen voted
the conservative ticket, the democrats may feel
assured that reconstruction In possible upon tho
radical plan. There are indications In those
States at the South that, with . great preron-
dsranoe Of white population, have accepted the
Congressional system Of reconstruction. which
make Il plain that the two races not only can.
but will get along together In the enjoyment Of
equal rights, without any collision. Common
interests will promote harmony, and as the
blacks and whites at the South have mingled
freely In society, 90 will they mingle In public
affairs, when the distinction Of caste disappear
Cd, as they must fade out entirely"
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With tho election In New iisnpshirs, the Prs'i-
DENTAL Campaign Is fAirly opened. Good nsw'pa-
psrs cannot be too sooa or 100 thoroughly eircu-
lated. We have number Of letters nom Rspao-
iioans who believe that the very general ei'eaiA-
ton Of the USIoS AND JouRSALvil do much
good urging rs 10 issue special rates Tor the cam
palEn.
The coming election will b most exciting and
important one. and 10 10 heightened In Importance
within the ordinary circulation Of the JOURNAL
By the act that this District Is TO choose Member
OF Congress and. u may Be. thatthe candidate Will
be chosen nom York County.
In order 10 meet the demand from friends We
have concluded to Issue special rates 10 take effect
nom May 18th. until the Presidential election 10
ever-slx months
scopies 20 one addrsss % cents
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rAs .frtsss~s Of Unprecedented

The spirit Of he articles Of Impeachment, .,
this moment Of great importance. Is Is follows !
ARTICLE charges that The President did un.
lawfully, and in violation ofths constitatiea and
laws Of the United States. issus IN order IN W.T.
ing ibr the removal Of Edwin NJ. Stanton ffom
the Once Of Secretary Of War. the nns being
done without the advice and consent Of tho Sen
air, then bsing In session.
AR. 2 charges that the President, In viola.
ton q he Coosttatioa u The United Stsaes. and
costrAry 70 The provisions Of the renure-oG ofRos
act, without the sdvicc and consent Of the SEN
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ellis own biographer" seems, In late Is
sue. to 10 very much exercised about Mr.. Lynch's
views on the question Of our national finances,
and propounds, with characteristic modesty, what
he is pleased to call "Shaw's theory" on the
same subject. Now, judging from knowledge Of
the two men, It is probable that people general
ly will be disposed to give as much weight to
Mr.. Lynch's views as to those Of "his own bio
grapher," especially when they consider the
different ways in which each has obtained his
knowledge Of financial subjects. At any rate,
Mr.. Lynch's views are before the public, and,
even IL one cannot agree with al his conclusions,
they are worthy the respectful attention OF all
who desire specify end to our financial difficult
ties. lit would do any good, we would recon-
mend "his own biogrspher, /" in discussing quest
ions Of grave national Importance, to initiate
the tone ani temper Of Mr.. Lynch's speeches.
But Il is ofno use. lie has got biography on the
brain. and that disease affects every thing that
comes from his pen.
lis anxiety In regard to Mr.. Lynch's possible
denomination, and the consequent disappoint-
ment Of other candidates is entirely needless.
The members ofth Republican party are in the
habit Of making their own nominations, and
their nominee in this District will be elected,
tho foolish boasting Of "his own biognpher"
to the contrary Notwithstanding. lie has never
noticcl, perhaps, fundamental difference be-
tween the Democrats and the Republicans, plain
" evident frum the history ofthe two parties. II
Is this. The Republican party has always been
party with principles plainly defined, and has
put men in Office for the purpose Of carrying out
those principles. The Democrat party has been
the party Of few leaders, who, for the sake Of
obtaining or retaining power, have always
changed the professed principles Of the party, as
10 them seemed most advantageous. The rank
and 6le Of the Republican party have always
been and still are ahead Of their leaders; those
Of the Democratic, have been behind and be
meath their leaders In short, the Republican
party has been, in its operation, o pure democ-
racy carrying into effect the will Of large ma
jority Of its members the Democratic party has
been anil still Is an aristocracy. aiming. by
strict discipline and party machinery to do the
will Of Q few leaders. One has worked up, from
the people to the execution Of their win the
other has worked down, from tho will Of few
leaders, TO the consequent subsection Of the peo-
pie thereto. II "his own biogrspher" will only
consider those facts dispsssionately, he will see
that there Is not the slightest need for his worry
ing himself about the doings Of the Republican
party. That party now rules the country, and
win rule Il, until Its mission Is ended, and,
having lis strength In the hearts and oonscien.
ccs, a. we'll rs In the intelligence Of the people,
Il 10 safe against all the assaults that can DO
made upon Il.
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