Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1868-04-03
Gbe Oxfora Democrat
Impeachment.

The opening was made by Gen. Butler,
in a strong speech Of four hours. MIR Bailer
concluded his arguments as fol ows Wv no
does not know that frous the hour when The
Pesiden, bvcan bis nsurpsrions OF power
he. ever. wbsss,- dsasaneed Congress-
legality and coRsiitutionali'y of it's action,
and he6cd its legitimate powers. and Tor
that puEposc snnosaccd his Intentions and
carried out his purpose. rs far as be was
able. Of removine every true man from of
Zee who sustained the Congress OF the
United States. And it is to carry out this
Plan OF action that lac claims the unlimited
power OF removal. for the illegal exercise of
which he stands before you this day.
Whc does not know that in pursuance OF
the same plan he used bis veto power in.
discrimins,ely TO prevent the passage Of
wholesome laws enacted for tho paciicaiion
oftbe Country, and when laws were passed
by the Constitutional majority over his veto.
that be made the most determined opPo'i-
ton, both cpen and covert TO them, and for
the purpose OF makn that opposition Ell
fectual he endca,ored to array and did ar
ray all the people lately in rebellion to set
themselves against Congress and against
the true and loyal men. their ncighhors, so
that murders. assasinaiions and rnassacrcs
were rife all over q e southern States, which
he encouraged by has refusal TO consen, that
a single murderer be punished, thous h
thousands Of good men blye been slain, and
further. that he attempted by military orders
TO prevent the execution OF the acts OF Con
gress by the military commanders who were
charged herewith.
These and his concurrent acts show con
clusively tha, his attempt to ret the control
oil the military force OF the Government by
the seixing OF the Department. oil War was
done in porauance Of has general design. II
il were possible, to overtLrow the Congress
OF the United States; aud ho now claims
BY bis own will for the execution OF this
very design every officer Of The army. navy.
civil and diplomatic service OF the United
States. lie asks YOU here, Senators. 10y
your solemn adjudication. to 5n6rm hun ia
that right, 10 invest him with Tia; power.
10 be used with the intent and for the pur
pose which be has already shown The
responsibility Is With you.
The safeguards ofthe Constitution against
usurpation ia your hands: the Interests
and hopes OF tree institutions wait upon
yoar decision. The Hou OF Representa-
tives has done It's duty. We have presented
the facts in a constitutional! manner; We
have brought The criminal 10 your bar. and
demand Judgment at our hands Tor has great
crimes. Never again. If Andrew johnson
60 qui, and free this da, can The people OF
this or any other country. by constitutional
cheeks aud guards, stay tile usuipaiious oil
executive power. ! speak. therefore. no,
the language OF rxae geration but the words
OF truth aud soberness ID saving thar the
future poli'icss' welfare and hbcriirs of all
men hang trembling on Tie decision c ihi,
hour.
Duiing ,hr delivery of Mr. Budcr's ad
dress, which he read from printed slips. the
Presidents counsel were attentive Il sieners
and took occaslo,,ai notes The sicno-raph
ic reporter OF the Attorney Generals office
was, mean time. lndustriously taking II
down az a managers table.
On Tuesday. the managers proceeded 'C
Introduce Testimony. \ question va,
raised 10y the def, nee. as TO the admissj' ilir,
ofteslimony re!uiug to i conversation with
Adj. Gen Thomas, after hc had been ap
pointed Secretary OF War i,y the President
The Ciiei Justice ruled the testimony {,
lie inadmissiLlc. Senator Drake saiI fba
the question shohlj be submitted to ID,
Senate. aud appealed from the decision o
the chair. Ap interesting discussion then
arose between The managers, the Prrsid nj.
counsel aud Senators. when Senator Wilson
moved la, ihc Senate retire tor cons8l,a.
ton. Tie vote ON this motion wa p 20 %
Senator Morrill, voting ali-mauycly Fcs
sender negatively The Chief Justice voted
aye. and ihe Senate retired. After ,brr,
hours, consultation, they returned, and rc
ported rule 7lh a. fo.ioms
Bvie IN The presiding officer Of III,
senate shall direct al ntcrssai preparation
m TIE SENATE thamtrr. ara The pre- Natnl
officer OF tbe Senate shall direct all ih
forms OF proceedings when ihc Senate D
sitting TOT The purpose ottrying a. impcarh
msni aud All forms during the trial no
otherwise specially provided Tor. and tb,
2rr,,ding officer on the ,r,Ai NAV rule OF
ali questions II evidence AMI on mcideuta
qucstious. which decision vii stand az tb,
Judgment % iia Senate lor decision, o. h
may 40 h option IN The FIRST Instance
submit any each qnesiion 10 q vote Of Oh
Senate
Mr. Bother iutima.ed that }e manager
desired 90 rettc ior consolation.