Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1868-04-23

mode in which appointments of Consular
officers are made in cases of vacancy. Sec
rotary Welles testified that he was Informed
by his son on February 2lst of changes in
the disposition of troops in Washington,
and that he told the President next day,
when Mr.. johnson said he would inquire Of
Emory what was meant. After Cabinet
meeting the same day, witness and the
President had an interview In regard to
Stanton's removal. To the question, what
passed at the interview, Mr.. Butler objected.
The Chief Justice decided the evidence ad-
missible, and his ruling was sustained by
the Senate. Secretary Welles then testified
that the President told the Cabinet members
that he had removed Stanton and appointed
Thomas, who was in possession, Stanton re-
Quiring only time enough to remove his pa
pers. Next day, witness saw the nominal
tion of Thomas Ewing in the hands of the
President. Counsel then proposed to show
the action of the Cabinet on the Tenure of
Office bill Mr.. Butler objected, and, pend
ing argument, the Court adjourned.
SATURDAY..
In the Impeachment Court, on Saturday,
the question debated the day previous came
up, counsel offering to show that the Cabinet
concurred in the opinion that the Tenure of
Office bill was unconstitutional, and the
message vctoing ii was written by Seward
and Stanton. The Chief Justice decided
that this testimony was admissible, but the
Senate, by a majority of ., decided other
wise Secretary Wclles was recalled, but
the main portion of his evidence was ruled
out Mr.. Evarls said other Cabinet officers
were in attendance, but he would not call
them Ms Mr.. Welles testimony had been
ruled out. Postmaster General Randall tes-
ttftil in ralufinu n tho rnp,nvul At E,st ar
llodgett from the Postmastcrship of Au-
gustu, Ga. Mr.. Evarts announced that the
counsel believed the testimony all in, though
In the absence Of Mr. Stanberry, they could
not say positively. The Court then adj
journcd.
MONDAY.
In the Impeachment Court, Mr.. Curtis
stated that the evidence for defence was clos
cd. Mr.. Bingham said the Managers desr-
ed to produce one or two witnesses sum
moned early IN the trial, but who had not
appeared. The Chief Justice said il would
be proper to first obtain an order from tho
Senate. Mr.. Butler then offered certain doc
umentary evidence in rebutal. A copy OF
the indictment of Foster lSlodgett and his re-
pl. to the notice of his removal with The brc-
vet nominations of Generals Sherman n Il
George III. Thomas, were offered and object
GU W ny IlNhlts as NOT TCDuillHH. lit
question being put to the Senate, the evi-
| dence was rejected-that of Blodgett with
out division, and that relating to the nom
nations by a majority of %. Mr. Butler
then announced the case as closed on the
part OF the Managers, and Mr.. Evarts made
| the same announcement for the defence. Mr..
Logan asked leave to file his argument, which
! he could not deliver, but the Chief Justice
said 1t would require III animous consent, and
objection was made by Senator Buckalew
The Court then adjourned until Wednesday
that time having been suggested by Mr..
Evarts, in view Of Mr. Stanbery's illness
In the House OF Representatives, some
legislative business was transacted. On mo
ton OF Mr.. Schoileld, of Pa, the Foreigl
Committee were directed to inquire into til,
eypedency of proving that 80 claims o
British citizens for captured property shal
be allowed until the claims of American cit
liens for losses inflicted by Anglo rcbe
cruisers shall be adjusted. On motion o
Mr.. Moorhead, of Pa, the Commercial Com
mittee was instructed to consider means t
prevent the occurrence of railroad disasters
The Senate bill, making appropriations 10
the Impeachment trial and other expenses
was concurred in. Mr. Banks bill for TN
protection of naturaized citizens when tray
cling abroad was considered and passed
| Tuesday.
The Senate was not in session. In til,
House, Mr. Robinson of N. T., offered
resolution, stopping further proceedings il
impeachment. The House refused to con
slider the resolution bya party vote. Oh
motion of Mr.. Ingersoll, of ILL.,, the Post Of
flee Committee were directed TO inquire int,
the cxpcdicnce of giving the Government eX
elusive control OF all the telegraph lines
The bill amendatory of the acts in relation
TO the Navy and Marine Corps was passed
Mr.. Jenckes bill to amend the Bankruptc
act was considered and passed, after whic
the House adjourned.