The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1868-04-03
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The Louisville Journal dom thlnk Den. w me
man Of sufficient polish to fill the Presidential
chair. 1t says Of him that he is "the coarsest
of the many coarse men whom the yicissitudes
Of the times have thrown into Congress-" II is
therefore strongly in favor Of retaining the re-
markably sober, polite, polished occupant
Chief Justice Chase's friends deny the truth
Of the recent rumor about his intention to decide
all law points during the impeachment trial
without appeal.
The Senate on Saturday adopted resolution
inquirtng of the President whether he had es-
tsblishcd any new military department since
August, 1867. and II 50 by what authority.
A Washington correspondent, giving the latest
speculations about the Republican nomination
for the Vice Presidency, says that Mr.. wadc's
and Colfax's friends are equally sanguine. Mr..
Colfax himself says that the battle field lies in
the doubtful States, and believes that whoever
will add the mos: strength to the ticketl will be
nominated. Senator Wilson and Gov. Bucking-
ham Of Connecticut have powerful friends, and
shrewd Senator's AMI Representatives say that
they shall not be surprised to sec either Of them
nominated.
The bill for the admission Of Alabama which
passed. the Senate, was amended and passed by
strict party vote. A new conference hus been
ordered and will probably pass the Senate as
amended. The bill establishes temporary and
provisional government until regularly admitted
to representation in Congress.
Gen. Buchanan has orlercl an election in
Louisiana for members of the House Of Repre-
scntatives of the United States, and such State,
judicial, parish, and municipal officers, as are
provided for by tho Constitution to be submitted.
This election is to DO in all respects part Of the
election heretofore ordered in special orders,
March II (subjcct only to such notifications as
may be required by act of Congress-
Thad. Stevens has written letter to one of
his personal friends, strongly recommending the
nomination of Wade for the Vice Presidency.
Mr.. Stevens thinks that Grant and Wade would
form the strongest ticket the Radicals could pre-
sent.
The Kentucky Statesman says: "Thc certain
ty Of Grants nomination for the Presidency is
fast drawing men to his support that have op-
posed the Republican party heretofore"
The Washington correspondent Of a Western
paper writes: "Iioutwell is the black-haired
energy Of this impeachment Bingham holds
the helm Butler is in the mantop, with car
binc to pick the enemy OIL by Glib shots; Stevens
is the Admiral dying on deck; Wilson and VIII
liams are the hardy scamen Logan is the
bostswain who can yell the loudest; but Bout
we'll is the stesdy wind. blowing strong all to
carry the vessel into action"
II is announced from Washington that private
dispatches from Little Rock state that the Con-
s.itution is adopted in Arkansas by five thousand
majority. Senator Morton had dispatch from
Little Rock. dated the 9th, from d. F. Rice,
Chairman Of the State Republican Committee,
Saving CONSTITUTION ratified" .s .
No one believes that the impeachment trial
will last fifteen days, and there Is no doubt that
Andrew johnson viii 30 removed before the
first Of May. Tho Presidents counsel have
asked for their first subpoena for . witness and
filed one up for Gen. Rousseau, now in WASH