The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-02-24
tognt.p.sd rre- First Pees.l

& +. t0gntsn,<d Jrew First Pqre. r,
ger Of blood being shed for that gentleman. The
people of this country would never sustain An.
drew JOHNSON 10 this disrsgnfd Of law. II he
had no one but Democrats 10 sustain him, he
wns in q bad way; for the Democrats had had
enough Of fighting. Even II the Democrats did
sustain johnson, he would not stand BY them
one week until he would md some excuse lot
Nc. Mullins, Of Tenn. One week. Why no
would not stand BY them one day.
Mr. Logan, resuming, said that ten days from
now-yes ten days, for II would not take longer
than that for the Senate 10 pass upon this oase-
in ton days when Andrew Johnsou ia hurled from
mower and honest old Ben. Wade becomes Presi.
dent, tho people would become joyous and happy
because the people would then have In the
Presidential chair q man who would see that
the laws weie faithfully executed. Through the
management of the Secretary Of the Treasury
and his friends gold might go up one or Two per
cent, In Wall street, but soon as Impeachment
was an accomplished fact, 1t would 50 do"n
twice ns fast
Mr.. Holman, Of Ind, opposed the resolution
OF impeaohment, and thought II was manifest
that Consres, yas engaged in An attemp to usurp
powers confded In other departments OF the
Government. lie did not propose to make
speech now, but he had speech before him
which no would like to have read q speech
coming from the past. and one that needed no
revision, and he would ask to have It read upon
this occasion. -f.rTr $500. ..
lie then sent wasbington's farewell addres.
to the Clerks desk, and after the reading had
progressed some minutcs,
Mr.. Peters, Of Me-, made the point Of order
that the address was not pertinent to tho ques-
ton before the House. 1t was as interesting as
n chapter or the Bible would be, but 1t was not
germane to the subject.
The Speaker pro tenn (Mr. Blainel sustained
the point Of order and the reading Of the ad.
dress was suspended.
Mr. Holman thought there we're certain por.
,ions Of the address that were very pertinent TO
the discussion. Tho proposed impeachment vas
the result Of that vile party spirit which per-
meated the land, and 1t was therefore in order
for him to read washington's warning sgainst
tho baneful effect Of party spirit. The whole
question really involved here un question Of
the construction Of n certain law, and he be.
Hevod the President was right in the constrtc-
ton he gave it. Nothing but the blindness Of
party spirit would attempt 10 make the Presi-
dent responsible to the penalties Of the tenure
Of office act, for BY the very terms Of that act
the Offices Of all the Secretaries appointed BY
President Lincoln were made vacant one month
after Mr.. Lincoln's death.
This precedent once established, that domi
nant party may displaoe the Executive, how
much more stable would DO the American Re
public than was that OF Mexico This actor
was establishing presidents tho most dangerou
TO foe government, for II 10 the opinion Of al
legal writers that tho President should have con
troll Of the officers through whom he executes tn
laws. He drew a distinction between the ap
pointment Of an officer under the tenure. of-ofiic
law aud the assignment Of 4 military officer 4
perform certain duties dd interim, and argue
that the latter did not bring the Prcsident With
the provisions Of the tenure of ONCE act
Mr.. Schenck, Of Ohio, interrupting, said h
had prevailed upon Mr.. Peters 10 withdraw b
objection to the reading Of wahington's FAR
we'll Address. .'.'-..l "
Mr.. Holman expressed his willingness to b
interrupted for that purpose, as he considere
washington's address much batter speech tina
he could make.
The half hour allotted Mr. Holman expire
here, however, and the address was not read.
Mr.. Ingersoll, Of Illinois. advocated the reso
luton Of impeachment. H..
Mr.. kibiack, Of Indiana, made the point O
order that II washington's farewell address wa
not gerihane to the subject telegram from tn
Governor Of Illinois could not be-
The Speaker pro tempors, (Mr. Blaine, said b
would decide that question aftor he heard th
dispatch read. Laughter.
The dispatch was thsn read, as follows:
Executive DEPARTMENT, I
sPRSGFIELp, Ill, Feb. %, 1868. !
Tho usurpations Of Andrew Johnson hay
created profound sensation in the State II
last act Is the act Of traitor. His treason mul
be checked. Tho duty Of Congress seems plair
The people Of Illinois attached to the Union,
firmly believe demand his impeachment, and wi
heartily sustain such action by our Congress
Tho peace Of the country Is not to be triaed wit
BY that presumptaOu, demagoguo. We knO'
tho national Congress will proceed wisely an
cautiously, but let 1t proceed. Millions Of loyi
hearts are painting to stand by the stars an
stripes. Have no fear, all will be well. LibeIt
and order will again triumph.
r. J. 0GLRsBY, Governor.
Tho Speaker pro tempore oysrruled the poin
Of order made by Mr.. Niblack. E
Mr.. Niblack said that he had suspected Q
much.
Mr.. Ingersoll then resumed, and argued thi
Mr. Johnson's last act had made him amenabl
and tho House could not do otherwise tha
present articles Of impeachment.
After further discussion the House at II;
took recess until 10 o'clock on Monday NOR
ing, when the debate will be resumed. and COL
tinue until o'clock. p: m, when byorder
ihe Houae tha vofe will he takeu