Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1868-03-16
run 1mpEAoHMENT TRIAL.

In the Senate Chamber, on Friday
La, 81, one O'Clock, the Chief Justice
took the Chair and the Sergeant-at-Arms
made proclamation in the usual FORM
h Secretary read the journal OF the
last meeting of the Court, Il largo num-
Der of Representatives, headed by the
managers of the Impeachment Commit
tee, meanwhile standing in file outside
the door.
Mr.. Howard called for the order that
the Sergeant-at-Arms notify the House
tina; the Senate was organized rs n Court
Of Impeachment and ready to proceed
to the trial Of Andrew Johnson.
The return Of the Serscant-at-Arm Of the
service Of m upon the President was
read, when the counsel for the President
were notified Of the commencement OF the
proceedings, and Stanbery, Curtis and Nell
son took their seats at the table on the right
Of the Chief Justice and opposite the mana
gers, who were seated on the left. Stanbery
then rose and addressing the Chief Justice
read the answer Of the President entering his
appearance and naming as his counsel
Messrs. Stanbery, Curtis, Nelson, Black and
| Eyarts, and asking 4 reasonable time for the
preparation Of his defcnse-a period OF forty
days-and citing the various cases in which
periods as long in proportion to the magni-
tudc Of the case had been granted.
Mr.. Bingham cited the eighth rule, which
provides for an appearance Of the President
and he was required to file answer in the case;
The answer had not been filed. The trial
should proceed as on a plea OF not guilty and
he claimed therefore that the trial should
proceed forthwith.
Mr.. Curtis cited the cases Of Judge Hum
| phrcys and others and argued that the rule
was not susceptible OF the construction placed
upon it by Mr.. Bingham.
Mr.. Nelson also spoke.
Mr.. S,anScry expressed surprise at the
claim put forth by the managers. He said
there seemed to be a disposition to hurry
through this momcntous trial like a case IN q
Police Court.
Mr.. Bingham asserted that the only motive
of the managers was to enforce the Senate
rule and prevent a dilatory line Of defense.
Mr.. Edmunds offered an order that April
LIST be the day appointed for the filing Of the
Presidents answer, and that within three
days thereafter the managers file a replica
ton, and the trial TO proceed on April 9th.
On motion Of Mr.. Morton, at 2 o'clock, the
Senate retired for consultation, and returned
to tho chamber at ten minutes past 4, when
the Court rcassembled and the Chief Justice
announced that the motion had been over
ruled and order entered that the President be
required to file his answer on Monday, March
Mr.. Bingham offered an order that upon
the filing Of the replication by the managers
the trial proceed forthwith.
The Chief Justice submitted the order to
the Senate, and it was rejccted-yeas %,
nays 26.
Mr.. Nelson, OF counsel, argued the neces-
sity for cautious deliberations. He said the
last two charges Of the House opened a Pam
dora's box, which would necessitate a full in
vestisation Of all points Of difference between
the President and Congress.
Mr.. Conkling offered an amendment that
unless cause for delay be shown, the trial
proceed forthwith, after the filing Of the re-
plication.
Mr.. Bingham expressed the satisfaction OF
the managers with the amendment, which
was adopted. and the Court adjournedtll the
sd Of March.
The 23d Of March will occur n week
from to-day.