The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-04-15

and not within that OF his associates 1t OF course
unpleasant 10 then 10 introduce these personal con-
sidera lohs; but In their best judgment II was
necessary 20 submit the motion 10 the discretion OF
the senate, whether the indulgence should be limited
To this day or extended the time necessary for the
restoration OF Mr.. Stanbery whom he had seen last
evening, and supposed that he would be able to 90
on inns uoihihS az usual, as did Mr. Stanbery him.
seh. ne hau only learned THIS morning that Mr..
stanbery would be confined TO his room by the
directing Of his physician.
Mr.. DRAKE sent the following to the Chair, and it
was read" Cannot this dav be occupied by the
conhsei 10, Tue respondent in giving in documentary
Mr. EvARrs-lt cannot. as we understand the mo-
tive and tie condition of the proofs.
On motion of Mr.. HOME the Senate sitting as a
court adjourned until tomorrow at twelve O'Clock
Messis sumner ana Pomeroy only voting no.
The Senate in Legislative Session.
The PRESIDENT resumed the chair and called the
Senate to order.
RULE IN RELATION TO QUESTIONS OF EVIDENCE IN
IMPEACHMENT
Mr., DAVIS gave notice that he would move the fol-
lowing additional rule to the rules OF practice and
proceedings In cases of impeachment
Two-thirds of the Senate present shall be necessary
to rule on any question Of evidence or law against
the party impeaclel.
THE REPORT OF THE IMPEACHMENT TRIAL.
Mr.. ANTHONY from the Committee on Printing
reported mvorably the resolution to print five thou
sand additional copies Of the report OF the mpeach
ment trial, which on his motion the Senate pro-
ceeded to consider.
Mr. SHERMAN asked where those documents were
being printeda
Mr. SHERMAN referred to the immense expense Of
printing, especially in connection with the Congress
Stoat GsOoe where TINS report was already printed
ana OF which additional copies could be prepared ut
M9S9 less expense lie inquired what the expense
Mr.. ANTHONY replied probably about $4,000.
MI. SHERMAN Thought IL time the
waste OF money in the distribution Of documents to
their constituents, who could buy them at the book
Mr.. BUCKALEw moved to add the following as an
amendment-"And the distribution OF the same to
the Senators shall be in accordance with the pOpula
lions OF the States respectively"
Mr.. ANTHONY denied that the expenses OF Congress
siona printing had increased and claimed that they
before the war in gold.
Mr.. HENDRICKS thought from the examination he
had made last session that the Senator was mis-
taken, and that the expenses had already increased.
The desirable circulation OF the reports Of this trial
would be much subserved by admitting the reporter
been proposed, without any expense to the country.
Five thousand copies would add considerably to the
expense OF printing and give very small additional
Mr.. ANTHONY asked If the Senator had the figures
to show the increase he claimed2
Mr.. HENDRICKS could not recollect them at this
distance Of time, but thought they showed the In.
crease to be nearly double,
Mr.. ANTHoET-Ine Senator is mistaken.
MesSrs. DAVIS BAYARD and JOHNSON opposed the
amendment, the latter arguing at some length that
equal representation Of the States in this body has
been the means OF preserving the Union to this time;
that II has operated check the other branches.
He was opposed to any proposition recognizing the
inequality IN this chamber.
Mr.. CRAGN endorsed the statement Of Mr.. An.
thony IN regard to the comparative expenses of
printing, speaking from his experience as member
Of the Committee on Printing Of the other House
some years ago.
Mr.. CONNESs was In favor Of the resolution He
thought that the documents should be sent to public
libraries.
Mr.. YATES thought all the States were equal. He
wished the people were. Enough of these documents,
In his opinion, had already been ordered.
Mr.. MORTON denied that the amendment recog-
nized any inequality of representation here. He
thought he recognized inequality Of population,
which had been recognized In many other ways.
strong feeling was growing up with which, how
ever, he did not sympahze against the injustice OF
allowing Delaware, with one hundred thousand in
habitants the same representation on this floor as
New York. with million, and 1t was growing
stronger every day.
Mr.. BUCKALEw thought the criticisms made on his
amendment uncalled Tor. IL merely proposed an
equitable distribution among the people.
The amendment was rejected, and the resolution
was then adopted.
THE ALASKA PURCHASE.
Mr.. CONFESS offered a resolution, which was
adopted, asking the President for copies Of an!
papers In the Department OF State relating AM
application for exclusive privileges to private par
ties and companies In connection with the purchas
OF lands In our recent purchase from Russia, for IN
| formation relative to any acts done or relativ
had created considerable feeling In San Francisco.
| EXECUTIVE SESSION.
On motion OF Mr.. MORGAN at halfpast one o'clOc
the Senate went into executive session.