The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1868-05-15
POLITICIL.

II Is q little curious TO sec Mr.. Trumhull OF
Illinois, who votel for the famous Senate resolp.
ton declaring the removal Of Stanton and the
appointment Of Thomasi legal and unoonstitu-
tioual, now opposing conviction on that charge.
Capt. Geo. Tucker, who has been nominated
for Congress by the Republicans Of the Seventh
Congressional District In Virgiuia, was formerly
lawyer in Vermont, and entered the army as
Captain In the 4th Vermont regiment.
The Portuguese maintain custom on Holy
Saturday which they call the aagellation OF
Judas, by making an cfigy Of the apostatc and
soundly thrashing It. II the copperhcads will
nominate Andrew johnson or the Republican
who votes to screen him from his just punish
ment, the people viii inauguratc part Of the
Portuguese custom on Holy Tuesday In Norem-
Der. .....
The Democrats Of York, Pennsylvania, have
just elected as burgess, Mr.. David Small. who
walked seven miles to moot Lees army and sur
render the town to him, In 1868. ..
At the city election In Providence, on the
18th, the entire Republican ticket was elected.
The House Of Representative voted by ITO to
80 to admit Arkansas into the Union. The
copperheads all voted to keep her out, showing
how much they desire peace and union.
At the close Of Mr.. Bingham's argument
there was applause in the galleries, which s1as-
persted the Chief Justice who ordered them To be
Immediately cleared. In the name Of the proph-
ct, Figs! It seems to US that Mr.. Chase is un-
usually sensitive considering how much he has
laughed during the debates. That applause was
only tribute Of patriotism to the eloquencs Of
the man who WAS speaking In behalf Of the peo-
pie. and the dyspeptio manner In which the
dignity Of the Court was sustained gives evil
dence Of much "fuss and feathers" r. a..
The Republican State Convention Of Virginia
have nominated Gen. II. II. Wells for Governor,
and are confident Of success in the coming cleo
ton. The convention declared for Grant and
Wilson. gur.. o., NHH .s.". -'
Bets arc frequent In Washington on the 10
suit Of the impeachment trial. George Wilkes
has bet 500 to $40 that Mr.. Fcssenden is sure
for conviction. ,rr N.. t,g. u.. .t .
The National Convention Of German Turner's
in Boston, previous to adjourning sine die pass
cd resolutions endorsing the Congressional plan
Of reconstruction. affirming the sacrodncs Of the
national debt declaring that the tariff should b
fixed upon equalization principles; demanding
a better public school system, especially ut the
South; fayoring national militia force; en-
eouraging immigration and rcafhrming the
Monroe doctrine. 'r.. '.i.ns d"
Arkansas ratified the Constitution by ma
jority Of 1916, but Gen. Glllem says there were
nearly 1000 irregular votes. but there Is nc
means Of asccrtaining whether they were tor OF
against tho Constitution. n. E''' F..
The New York delegation to Chicago viii vote
for Fenton for Vice President on the first ballot
The best friends Of Senator Wade assert that
| IL he asoeuds 70 the Presidency he VIII moi
make many, II any, new appointments untn AZ
YER the Chicago ccnvention. They also stsse
that he win nss change the present Cabinet IN
III TIA. time, but win. II the present incumbent'
rssign, administer the Affairs Of the different .
partments through The heads Of bureaus. ID
has received many urgent applications FOR sp-
sentiments, but has uniformly declined 10 make
any promises. moe tos',. 10y wti a''o ~
A dispatch ays Congress win probably Cd
journ nom The 10th 10 The 18th 10 enable the
| members TO attend the Chicago Convention.
Soy ~ I irlli' aha, 10 80 1ii- q y
AZ ~ RPab'ioan CoasFssioasl Ceavsn6oa
ofthe Fifth Iowa Distrnt,' c0 sfrsAy, W. -