Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-03-05
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parchment movement progresses, men
begin to realize its importance and esti-
mate its consequences. Particularly is
this the case with Radical Senators, who
involuntary, perhaps, give out an inti-
nation of the private views of their party,
and the probable motives and feelings
which may control their action.
In the first place Wade is so unpopu-
lar, even with his Radical colleagues,
that they regret elevating him to his
present position. Leading Senators
have said ii would thea appear as if the
Senate were determined in advance to
convict the President, and would be
selectiag another man for the succession.
This is all that saves old Ben. tits con-
fdentially whispered that the fact that
Wade would become President in GER
tain event will operate fsvorably to
johnson in his trial. Fessenden, Trum-
bull and Grimes despise him, and his
colleague (Sherman) charges that his
shocking profanity injured the Radical
party in the Ohio election last fall. Again,
tits said, ifWade should hold the reinsot
power, Chandler would be driver and
will run the machine to serve his own
purposes. So great are apprehensions
on this point by the Radical Senators
fears are expressed among impeachers
that it will endanger several votes. Ger
tainly Chandler sways old Wade and
embarrasses the impeachers, and will
largely aid in defeating their purposes.
A leading Radical Senator said tonight
L for nf
sons conviction if Fessenden or Trum-
bull were President of the Senate.
( The movement in the House to-day to
amend the impeachment articles does
not inspire its advocates with confidence.
The articles were first passed under gag
rule, and before they are one day old it is
necessary to amend and patch up the
shaky fabric.
? Stevens swore yesterday that without
his article they could never convict the
President. Butler told Wilson to-cay:
eff you leave out my article what will
you have left" but both articles were
driven through to-day, to the delight of
old Thad. and Butler
Wilson, of Iowa, made strong speech
against Butler, and said that if they
could not convict on the articles origi-
nally reported, they couldn't convict at
all. He manifested great contempt for
Butler in his language and bearing in the
debate. ,..
The articles will be sent to the Senate
tomorrow, but at least ten days will pass
before the trial will begin.
Bingham is chairman of the managing
committee.
McCardle case excites profound in
terest. Judge Black concluded his ar
gument to-day, the Supreme Court
being crowded to the utmost His ar
gument is pronounced Of unsurpassed
ability. One of the judges said to-
night that it was the finest effort ever
made before the Supreme Court.
The President and Conservatives en-
terrain high hopes that the opinion of the
court will be against the constitutionality
of those laws.
The necessity of Chase presiding over
the Impeachment Court will not delay it,
and it is predicted the Chief Justice will
be with the majority in that decision.
The Paducah bridge bill authorizing
the construction Of railroad bridge
over the Ohio at Paducah, KY, passed
the House. 1t will be draw-bridge ten
feet above high water mark, spans $50
feet each and draw $50 feet in the clear.
Estimated cost, 100000. It was
strongly opposed by Niblack and Hol-
man, Of Indiana, and Baum, Of Illinois.
The House refused again to-day to al
low the protest against impeachment.
The protest of the Democrats is to be
read.
Stanton stiIl lives in the War Office.
Thomas has made no further demand for
it
The public debt will show an increase
for February of several millions of doll
lars.
The Committee on Territories will
probably report an enabling act for Mon
tsna TO form State government. It's
claim fifty thousand
population for the territory.