Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1868-04-18
LATEST TELEGRAMS.
MIDNIGHT DISPATCHES.
THE IMPEACHMENT TRIAL.
CONGRESSIONAL PROCEEDINGS.
senate.

in the Globe of this morning, certain tabu-
lar statements incorporated in the remarks
of Mr.. Manager Butler upon the question
of adjournment, which tabular statements
were neither spoken in discussion nor of
fered or received in the evidence; it is
therefore ordered that the said tabular
statement be omitted from the proceedings
of the trial, az published in the proceed
ings of the Senate. Adopted.
w. w. Armstrong, Of the Cleveland
PlaindeaIer, was called by the defense, and
testified that the President spoke there
only on solicitation Interruptions by the
crowd were kept up most of the time, and
were responded to by the President.
Bart Able, Of ST. Louis, testified that the
President reluctantly consented to speak
from the Southern Hotel
Cross-examined Did not see any person
try to draw him on or 10 get him to desist
from speaking.
Geo. Knapp, proprietor of the st. Louis
Republican, testified that he and Able adj
vised the President to speak; President
consented very reluctantly; crowd very
orderly.
Mr.. Henry Seider, the short hand writer
for the St. Louis Republican, testified that
he reported the Presidents speech and
corrected the report published Sunday for
the publication on Monday. / made only
such corrections az were called for by his
notes; compared the report of the speech
published in the Democrat with his own
published in the Republican; made the
comparison April II, aHd wrote one accu-
rate memorandum of about sixty difieren-
ces; memoranda were put in evidence.
Cross-examiued-W Witness had been par
tally deaf for some time, owing to sick
ness did not become so until several
months after he had reported the Presi-
dents speech; compared the reports of a
portion relating to New Orleans recently
with Mr.. Walbridge; gave examples of the
differences TO show that the latter had left
out the qualifying words to prejudice of
the President.
Mr.. Butler read that portion of the
speech, requiring witness to correct the er-
rors as he went along, which he did, excit-
ing great laughter by the sharpness of his
replies to Mr.. Buffers questions. Mr.. But
Ter asked if there were any changes Of
more importance than the corrections of
grammar. Witness replied there were.
Mr.. Curtis then put in evidence of a
commission issued by President Adams,
appointing Washington Lieut.. General !;
also document showing the particulars of
all removals of officers under the Depart
ment of the Interior.
The Secretary of State was then called to
testify for the defence. The appointments
of Consuls and Vice Consuls are under his
charge. When a vacancy occurs, or the
Consul is not able to make a temporary
appointment, the Minister, in his absence,
or the naval commander, nominates Vice
Consul This action is referred for APP
proyal 10 this department The appoint
ments are made al interim, and necessary
for the interests of the service. The De-
partment sometimes makes nominations
without the recommendation of Consul,
Minister or Commander
Cross examined These appointments
are made in conformity with the statue
law.
Mr.. Curtis then put in evidence a list Of
Consuls appointed during the sessions of
the Senate.
Gideon Welles, Secretary of the Navy,
sworn: Was appointed March, 1861, by
Mr.. Lincoln on the Dist of February last
his attention was called to changes in the
disposition Of troops in this department
his son informed him that at party that
evening call had been made for all officers
belonging to a certain company, to repair
at once TO General Emory's headquarters
sent his son the next day to tell the Presi-
dent, but he returned without seeing him,
and witness went himself about coon to
talk with the President on the subject, and
told him what he had heard.
Q. What passed between you and the
President after you made that communica-
ton in regard to it?
Objections were made but were overruled
by the Chief Justice.
Witness resumed The President said he
did not know what Gen. Emery did and
would send for him TO inquire at the close
of the Cabinet meeting; about o'clock
same day had an interview with the Presi-
dent in relation to the removal of Mr..
Stanton.
Mr. Evarts asked, what passed between
them then?
Mr. Butler objected, but before the ques-
ton was put in writing the Senate took
recess for fifteen minutes.
On re-assembling at 2:45 Mr.. Evarts
asked few preliminary questions, elicit
ing the fact that the conversation between
Secretary Welles and the President took
place in the presence of other members of
the Cabinet, and then said that the counsel
proposed to prove that on this occasion the
President told his Cabinet before the
meeting broke up that he had removed
Secretary Stanton, and in answer
Secretary Welles said Gen. Thomas was
in possession of the Office, and that Mr..
Stanton had acquiesced, only requiring
time to remove his papers.
Mr.. Butler argued against admitting the
testimony, and reiterated his views re-
Carding the duties of members Of the Cab
met. They could only give opinions in
writing about matters connected with their
own departments. He also said that the
evidence of witness showd that the Presi-
dent had acted in this instance without
with his Cabinet, and that the
point at issue was covered by the ruling in
regard to Mr.. Perrin yesterday.
After considerable argument, the Chief |
Justice said this evidence related to the re-
moval Of Stanton, whereas that offered yes |
terday referred to the appointment Of a
successor, and he was clearly of opinion |
that it was admissible.
The yeas and nays being taken, his ruling |
was sustained-26 TO u.
Secretary Welles testified that the Presi- |
dent told the Cabinet that be had removed |
Mr.. Stanton and appointed Gen. Thomas,
who was then in possession, Stanton acqui- |
escing, and only requiring time enough to
remove his papers; this communication
was made in conformity with the regular |
routine, after the other business was dis
posed Of next day witness saw the nomi-
nation OF Mr.. Ewing prepared in the hands
# the President The tenure Of Office law
WAS first brought before the Cabinet 10
February, 1866; Mr.. Stanton was present
The counsel at this point offered 10 prove
hat the President laid before the Cabinet
he tenure OF ot5ce bill that they advised
t. return with objections, as being uncon-
tituiional. and Secretarys Seward and
stanton undertook to prepare veto; and
o chow what further sction was had during
he ten days following
Mr. Butler argued at length against the
Idmissibility OF such evidence, taking the
round that President could not shelter
himself behind the opinions Of his consti-
n;ional advisers. Mr.. Evaris replied in
N argument which went into a question Of
be Presidents responsibility, with consid-