, 1868-05-15
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE IMPEACHMENT COURT


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PROCEEDINGS OF THE IMPEACHMENT COURT.
Washington, Nay 7.-Mr Bingham re-
sumed his argument, which was concluded
about 3 o'clock. At the conclusion Of the
speech, applause, loud and continued, arose
from the galleries. The Chief Justice, after
futile attempt to restore silence, ordered
the galleries to be cleared. The doorkeep-
er was unable to eject the people Consid-
cradle confusion ensued on the foo of the
Senate, several Senators desiring the order
not to be enforced, others demanding its
prompt execution. Finally, the Metropolis
tan Police were called in and the galleries
cleared. The doorkeeper then cleared the
diplomtic gallery of the foreign Ministers
and ladies, and finally also cleared the repor-
ter's gallery. After closing the doors, Mr..
Morrill,, of Maine, submitted an order to ad-
journ, which was lost by %. to 20,
Mr.. Edmunds then moved that when the
Senate adjourn it be till Friday Several
objections having been made, it was propos-
ed to take up the several orders which had
been laid over during the trial. The Chief
Justice said it was in order. ,.
Mr.. Edmunds offered motion to let in
the reporters, but before it was voted upon
was laid over.
Mr.. Howard called for the reading of the
twenty third rule.
Mr.. Anthony moved that the rule be so
amended as to give fifteen minutes for the
speeches instead of teu. This was laid over,
after which the Senate took recess. Upon
re-assembling, the Chief Justice said that
the case will be considered closed on both
sides if neither had anything more to Of
fer.
Mr.. Hendricks moved that the prelimi,
nary order be considered in open session.
Several Senators objected.
On motion of Mr. Edmunds the doors
were again closed for deliberation.
RUMoRs ABOUT IMPEACHMENT.
Chicago, May 5.-Specials confirm the
report that Fessenden has written an argus
ment setting forth his views in opposition
to the Presidents removal One account
says it is in opposition to conviction on the
Stanton article, holding that the Presidents
disregard of a statute for the simple purpose
of having it tested before the courts does
not constitute crime Ofsuficient magnitude
to justify impeachment, and that the whole
subject of the 6nal verdict has been much
canvassed to-day. Some Senators pronounce
Bingham's argument twaddle, which it is
supposed indicates that they are unfavorable
to impeachment. Fessenden himself confess
ed that be is preparing an opinion on the
first three articles he does not deny that
he will vote for acquittal on each of these,
and he seems to think the other articles not
worth much
A gentleman of prominence says that for
the last two weeks he has regarded the re-
suit OF the impeachment trial as 10 a great
measure In the hands of Fessenden more
then in any other. His influence among his
associates is 80 great that it is thought be
will take, with him at least six republicans
Senators, and possibly a larger number.
Various parties have talked with him, but
be seems firm in his position. He has an.
swered several democratic Senators that
there is not the slightest doubt that John.
son will be acquitted. The opinion is ex.
pressed in some quarters that jealousy among
Senators in regard to the Vice Presidency
is at the bottom of the whole affair.
New York, May THE Times Wash>
ington dispatch states that Senator Fesscn-
den has not indicated to any one how he
will vote.
Senator Morrill, says if Fesseuden has
written anything he certainly don't know
which side he takes. No opinion or indca-
tion of how they shall vote has been given
by either Trumbull, Sherman, AnthoUy or
Henderson, and the others about whom GER.
tain statements have been made.
WASHINGTON NEWS.
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