The New York herald., 1868-04-29
Trial Of President Andrew Johnson for
High Crimes and MiSdemeanOrs.
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CONCLUSION OF Mr.. WILLIAMS ARGUMENT
The Alta Vela Case and the
Managers.
Spicy Debate Between Mr.. But
ler and Mr.. Nelson.
Able Argument by Mr.. Eyarts for
the Defence.
SPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE HERALD.


Manager Williams finished his piece to-day, after
speaking over an hour and q half. He stated few
points that have not already been gone over and
worn threadbare but, like Judge Nelson, he threw
In tremendous amount OF the poetic and the
spread eagle and II he could only have isengaged the
hand that he!d 5he manuscript and given free scope
to his gestculaton the elect would have been almost
sublime.
There was a manifest impatence to hear Mr.
Eyarts, and no regret was expressed when Mr. Will
liams resumed his accustomed seat. But when, after
the recess, and after some time consumed in allow
Ing the Senators and Representatives to finish their
social chats, and when Mr. Eyarts had arranged his
notes and books Of reference ready begn Ben But
Ter sprang up to make explanation in the shape Of
q narraton-which he read in order to be the more
precise-abOut what he and three others of the Man.
ayers had to do with Jerry Black and the island of
Alta Vea, there was a regular commotion. This was
In reply to a statement made by Judge Nelson, on
Friday last that since the articles Of impeachment
were framed four Of the Managers had endorsed
sort OF demand Oh the President to enforce the claims
OF American citizens to the island OF Alta Vela. Mr..
Butler confessed he signed such q paper, and
that 1t was published in the NEW YORK HERALD of
April II. He waXed very wrothy over Judge Nelson's
expose, and inslnuated that it was unprofessonal,
and something worse or course the Judge was
bound to reply, which he did under evident excite
ment. He dsclaimed any other motive in men,
toning the Alta Vela matter than to do away with
the erroneous impression that Judge Black resigned
the Presidents defence because he considered his
case desperate one. Up to the end of this eXpla-
nation the Judge kept himself well reined in but the
ardent temper of Tennessee could brook 1t no
longer, and he let fall some few words re-
moteiy limiting at pistols and coffee between
Butler and himself. Senator Yates called
"Order,' and order was quietly resumed. Judge
Nelson then went to say that, with the permission
Of the Senate, lie would bring down the letter to-
morrow signed by the four Managers, and which was
sent to the President. General Logan stood up to
say something but the usual tremor took possession
of Senators and he had to sit down. Senator Conk-
ling, however, interceded for him, and promised the
senators who were opposed to General Logan
opening his lips that he would speak only single
sentence. lie then spoke and said the counsel was
mistaken in saying the paper was signed after the
Impeachment articles were drawn up. He, for one,
signed 1t long before. ig.rN4-t.f
Mr. Evarts at length got chance to begin his ad-
dress at about half-past two O'Clock. At this time
there was a very full, eXpectant and brilliant
audience In the galleries. Mr.. Eyarts began in
medium and measured tone Of voice, dwelling on
the Importance OF the trial. the and unforeseen
results that were likely to now from 1t, no matter
grand and really impressive exordium OF the nature
of q court the duties OF Senator's presiding in ju-
dcial capacity and the specific character of OATH
His definition OF oath something strkingly
fgurative and eloquent. The lightnngs from the
surcharged clouds that strike the steel rod
reaching up heaven and buries Itself harmlessly
in the ground takes from the forces Of nature
element nmical to its harmony; with an oath, 1t
reaches up to Heaven and takes from the moral
and party, and leaves the heart pure to listen and
decide Mr.. Evarts begins the real part OF his argu
ment tomorrow. He did not feel disposed to-day TO
weary the patience Of The Senate, who had been
already listening for two hours and half to other
speakers, with the dry details OF his address.
II is now understood that Mr. Stanbery Will have
his argument read before the Senate. Although the
gentleman's health has sufficiently recovered to al
low him to be out, he does not feel that he has su
fcient strength to undertake the task Of reading 1t
himself.
The radicals feel very confident this evening to
the result of the trial. IL declared to-day, by
gentleman in position to know, that the President
will be found guilty at least one Of the Articles
charged against him, and that by strict party
the other articles the parties feel assured OF
a twot thirds vote. IL is known that conviction
single count will be sufficient for resolution that
the President be removed from ollce. This fact
largely multipbes the odds against the President,
and Is rather dscouraging to the friends OF ac-
quittal.