The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1868-05-20
WASHINGTON.

coSsERvATIvE SENATORS AND GEN. GRANT.
WASHINGTON, May 19-It is reported that
some of the recreaht Senators are in much
tribulation at the prospect of being read out OF
the Republican party at the Chicago Conven-
ton, and yesterday afternoon Gen. Grant was
called upon and solicited to use his influence
to prevent such action. The General declined
to interfere in the matter, on the ground that
he had no interest therein. One of the argu-
mentS presented was, that if read out thew
would be obliged to go with the Democratic
wing, and the Republicans would thereby lose
the two-thlrds vote necessary to pass bills over
the Presidents vetoes.
FOOLISH RUMoR AND ITS CONTRADICTION.
NEW YORK, May ia Washington special
says Gen. Dent states that Gen. Grant has
written letter to be read at the Chicago Con-
Ventlon, in which he states that the only mo
i've which could induce him to accept the po-
sltlon would be an anxiety for the complete
restoration of the UDon and as Executive OF
the nation he could aid materially in promot-
ing that end. But as the object is now almost
accomplished and will soon be wholly COM
plete, he would rather retain the position he
now holds. He however hopes the wisdom of
the convention may unite on candidate who
will do honor to the party and good for the
country.
Gen. Grant states that he knows nothing of
the current report that he has declined a nom
ination at Chicago.
THE ARKANSAS BILL.
tore the close of the impeachment trial, but the
Senators from that State will not claim the
right to vote on that question. The President
VIII not veto the Arkansas bill, but will allow
IL to become law by lapse of time.
THE CHASE PARTY.
The prospects of the new Chase party are
very gloomy indeed, they apparently not hav-
ing an omnibus load of Republican friends.
HANCOCK AND PENDLEToN.
There is quite sharp contest going on be-
tween the Democratic friends of Hancock and
Pendleton, the former claiming Hanock as the
first choice of New England
SENATOR ROSS CASE.
Another dispatch says the investigation of
the managers is intended to show that Ross
vote in favor of acquittal was gained by the
appeal and promising offers of the Presidents
friends
VARIOUS POLITICAL RUMoRs.
Mr.. Chase has written letter stating that
the Republican party has fallen into bad hands
and that the hands have been addicted to bad
uses. -
If the managers find that the current i'm
parchment articles will fail they will concoct
new articles and force another trial.
Another dispatch says neither Grimes, Fes-
sender Or Trumbull favor the new Chase par
ty, and they believe that any course calculated
to injure the Republican party would be the
hight of folly.
The Impeachment Managers want Mr.. Yves.
ley to testify as to what be did with the $4,000
he drew from bank in Washington last Thurs
day and Friday. They talk of bringing in
new article of impeachment before next Sat
urday.
ANOTHER CONTRADICTION OF THE GRANT STORY.
Gen. Grant states that he never thought of
writing letter declining nomination at Chi
cago
CONGRESSIONAL PROCEEDINGS.
There was scarcely quorum in the House
to-day, ana 1t is believed quorum of Sena-
tors are not in the city. 1t is probable no leg
islative business will be transacted this week
A number of members will leave for their
homes to-day.
The impeachment Managers were engaged
examining witnesses to-day.
INVESTIGATION INTO THE CORRUPTION
CHARGES.
NEW YORK, May 19-The Tribune's Wash
ington special says that the managers were en-
gagged all tie morning and afternoon in inves-
ugaton of rumors relative to alleged bribery
and corruption of Senators. Six or seven wit
nesses were examined, among them Thomas
Ewing, ST., Daniel VOORHEES,, of Indiana and
Perry Fuller. 1t is said startling developments
were made but the managers preserve the strict.
est silence on the subject. Many witnesses
have been summoned from the whiskey ring.
Mr.. Van Wrinkle, it may be remembered, read |
an opinion in favor of conviction on the elev-
enth article but subsequently changed his views
on the subject and voted for acquittal. A few
copies OF the opinion was circulated and it is
understood the managers obtained possession
of them. They expected to make a strong
point on this as evidence of undue influence.
Mr.. Huntington of the First National Bank
was examined by the managers today and Gen.
Butler was engaged this evening for several
hours in examining the books of that estab-
lishment. The examination of Fuller, Ewing
and VOORHEES, by the board of managers to-day
was with respect to their interviews and con-
yersations with Senator Ross.
AN INTERREGNUM.
Yesterday the charter of this city expired
and to-day Washington is without a city gov
eminent except the metropolitan police, which
is authorized by Congress for an indefinite |
time. The Office of Mayor, Collector or Reg
lister and all other corporation officers, inclu-
ding Board of Aldermen and Council men ex-
pred on the 18th