The New York herald., 1868-05-15
Letter from Senator Henderson to the
Missouri Delegation.
Hze Declares His Purpose to Vote
According to His Convictions
and Declines Resigning.
The Speeches Of Senator's FeSsen-
den and Williams.

Managers were present in the committee room to-
day conducting the examination Of witnesses in ref.
erence to the impeachment trial. These were Messrs.
Butler and Logan. Mr. Bingham was in the room
once or twice, but for q few minutes only Several
witnesses were examined, who seemed to be stran-
gers to the old residents of Washington, which con-
sumed the entire day. Subpenas were issued for
Mr.. william W. Warden, of the Philadelphia Ledger,
and Mr.. William NJ Evarts, one Of the Presidents
counsel. Mr.. Warden was in waiting all the after
noon, but was not examined. The object Of the
Managers In thus recommending the hunt for evi-
dence against the President said to be to institute
thorough investigation into reasons why certain
parties are so confident that the impeach-
ment trial will end in acquittal They sus-
pect that unfair means have been used by the
President to influence Senator'S and have had their
spies and detectives the Qui uiue throughout the
whole trial. The Managers after having closed their
case have, without the slightest regard to justice
resumed the search for evidence to constitute
another article against the President. They hope to
be able to make out charge Of bribery. This extra
ordinary proceeding on the part Of the Managers
does not appear to give Mr. Johnson any anxiety, and
1t is well known that he s desrous that the supple
mentary inquisition be continued So far as his own
acts are concerned, he welcomes the nvesti-
CATION as there is probability that some
of the methods now being used by the
republicans to influence the votes Of Senators
will be ventilated 1t Is understood that several wit
nesses will volunteer their testimony to the Board
Of Managers in reference to certain acts Of the i'm
peachmenteaders to induce Senators to change their
votes.
The Illinois Congress- mai delegation were engaged
to-day in preparing letter which they pro-
posed to deliver to Mr.. Trumbull. Upon fur
ther consideration 1t was determined to
hef toki
the STEP The obstacle in the way seems to be want
of harmony on the part Of the delegation. Those who
oppose such action take the view that is highly
OF proprey to attempt to interfere with the Sena-
toral duties OF any one, and particularly in matter
where the Senator Is moved by his convictions OF
justice on question OF so great responsibility as de-
termining the guilt innocence of the Chief Mags-
trate of the nation in trial Of impeachment.
Some fears entertained last night that the
on impeachment would be postponed again on Satur-
day. on account Of the illness OF several Senator's.
This morning. however it looks as II inal action win
be had on the day fixed. DR. Bliss, the physician OF
Senator Howard, reports that the Senator Is much
better to-day and gives it as his opinion that he will
be able to 60 to the Senate Saturday. Unnecessary
he will be carried there on q bed. Senator Conkng
Is also greatly improved this evening, and there Is
little doubt that he will be out tomorrow.
Grimes is much better and should he meet relapse
will be in his place on Saturday.
Should all the Senators be present, as expected,
there seems to be no reasonable ground for further
delay; but 1t will not be at all surprising II the vote
Is not taken on Saturday. The republicans are de-
termined not to risk a vote until they are certain
that there enough Senators to secure conviction,
and they will hold out as long there is the slight
est hope Of obtaining this. Every day Of delay is,
they think, favorable to them. They are anxious
that public opinion from the States should reach the
doubtful Senators before q vote is taken, because
they suppose It will have great eject upon them.
1t Is shrewdly suspected that the rival candidates
Of Ben Wade for the Vice Presidency nomination are
anxious to have conviction postponed until after the
Chicago Convention. BY keeping Wade out OF the
White House they suppose his chances for the nomi
nation will be diminished and their own correspond
ingly advanced. AS Wade's enemies In the Senate
are very powerful as well as numerous, IL may be
that some pretext may be found for further post
ponement on saturday, even II the sick Senator'S
present
A private dinner It is understood was given last
evening by Chief Justice Chase at his residence to
number of Senators, among whom were the doubtful
ones. This has produced fresh panic among the
impeachcrs this morning, as they regard Chase as
being the chief consprator I'm the efforts 10 break up
their party. 1t appears that the thing was not dis
covered until very late last night when the guests
of the Chief Justice about leaving his hospa-
BILE mansion Some OF the numerous spies whose
business II Is TO watch the movements Of the anti
impea,;hers and doubtful Senators happened 10 be
about INST az the dinner party was breaking up,
hence the discovery. All sorts OF statements
being se anoat to what was said and done at the
dinner rurty Among others, that the new political
party OF which Chase was TO be the head was fairly
organizedi Another Is that the Senators who have
been hesi Eating were finally persuaded to go for
quittal, W tn the understanding that In the new
church they woud hold high positions whatever took
place. The effect upon the impeachers Is very de-
moralizng.
Answer oft yeuetcr Henderson to the Missouri
Delegation.
Senator He wleYson has addressed the following
letter TO the NJ tsouri Congressional Dclegaton:-
wAsnrNGroS CITY MAY a. 1885,
GENTLEMEN In sn interview with you on day be-
fore yesterday, ou surrested that my position on the
Impeachment qu sstton was against the almost unan-
Won reared tnence and bIoodshed might
follow the Pres tlents acquttal. Inasmuch as
ana owed lreeiyd my T support is "s mSn psas ans
measures in the CO vsDg canvass especially and
the son nor ear S .c c
results yet In order 10 place beyond the pos.
sible censure OF tho We whom ! knew TO be my best
friends at once pro Nosed 10 forward to the govern
ment my resignation as senator TO this you did
not consents aud their requested you as my iriends
TO consult together and oeteiinna wna' !oe .ouRn'
stances You did so,. and. tse result was
that believing the 80 ttg Of the countT and
the interests OF the loyal people Of the
United states demanded tSAe immediate removal OF
Andrew Johnson, you ask Be to withhold my vote
on any article Of nppeachuRut upon which cannol
vote aflrpaveiy so soon ~ had time TO read and
consider this paper found could not comply with
the request without tkat segrse OF humiliation and
shame to which j satisfied you, ~
honorable men, would not wish to subject
me. / had already spoken IN the SEN
ate aud. | tiionght, CoHcusiyc,y at least so
to iny mind. against eight (fthc artices ana had in
formed you that was no icss decided IN my judg-
nent against tne snmciency Of two others, leaving
v,rtions expressed IN fun sanatc, should now sit
silent. would forfeit my own sefrespect and stand
delenceess before the world. You agreed to recon-
sGder vour opinion az expressed, and although you
at frs. resolved 70 adhere to II am gratined That
vpon further rejection you agreed with me,
that the request was quite unreasonable;
mt yon stfii insisted, ~ your opinion,
hat nv dury required my vote TO be SO cast or with
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