Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1868-04-22
Impeachment Proceedings.
WLsnINcroN, April IN.

WASHINGTON, April II.
In the Impeachment Court to day w. W.
Anthony, of Cleveland, testified that most of
the Presidents speech delivered there was in
response to Interruptions. A large majority
cf ii. crowd we're disorderly.
Barton Abel of s.. Louis, testified that
the President only spoke there at tie earnest
solicitation cf the crowd.
More documentary evidence in reference 10
removals YVES presented and admitted
Secretary Wells, of the Navy Department.
was called, and testified that he was appointed
in lS6lby President Lincoln. His son re-
portel having been to party where orders
from General Emory were received for all
ofieessNto report to Headquarters. He di-
rec.ed his son 10 inform the President Of the
fact, and on tae next day he Informed the
President himself.
Q. What passed between you aud the
President?
Objection was raised by the MAJ ,ers, but
Chase decided that the answer should be
heard, and Secretary Wells repled-the Pres.
idcut said he did no! know what General
Emory meant. He would send for him to
attend q Cabinet meeting the same day. The
President. mentioned Ssanton's removal and
Thomas appointment, and that Stlnton- had
yielded, only requiring time to remove his
papers.
a long argument ersue6 here on the ad-
missib:lity cf this evidence, but Chase deci.
del il was undoubtedly admissible. An ap-
peal was made from his decision, but he was
sustained by vote of 2G 10 %.
Secretary Wells con,inued-thc next day
ne >aw the nomination of Ewing to-the War
Office in the hands OF the President
The defence asked questions regarding the
Cabinet discussions on the Tenure Of Office
Bill, intending 10 prove that the Cabinet
unanimously objected to II on account of un-
constitutionality, aud that Secretaries Seward
and Stanton were assigned to the duty OF
preparing the veto message.
Objection was raised here, and MIR. Butler
opened at length. Mr. Evarts followed: and
the Court then adjourned. The argument on
this point will be continued Tomorrow, and IS
regarded as very important, in view of the
sources Of Information from which the Pres
iient de,ived his ideas of duty under the
Constitution AMI laws to the country and
himself, and fixing, to great extent, the
crlmnality or virtue OF the Presidents actions.
Mr.. C nkling voted for the first time to-day
on the liberal side.
The result is daily becoming more doubtful
to the minds of those who watch events close
". Senator'S whose votes are regarded as
doubtful give no indications to hang hope,
or fear upon. Morton, of Indiana, votes a.
most ALWAYS with the Liberals. So does
Sumner, whose final vote is, however, re-
gurded as certain for conviction.
WASHINGTON, April lS.-Impeachment con.
tnuel. The announcement OF the vote teie-
graphed at noon was followed by a.geacrsl
uprising in the Senate. After ten1minutfs
the Counsel announced that they were ready
t, resume when sufficient quiet was restored.
Ciasc raped probably five times before lie
succeeded. in restoring order. THIS is the
first time during the trial that. these irreeu-
lariiies have occurred, and the Importance Of
the vote may be Inferred thereirom. There
was no applause or wild demonst.atio"-'sn
ply rising from seat. Every one seemed
inclined 10 ask his neishbor what he L ought
now The vote was as follows IcaS-An-
thony, Bayard, Buck;.lew, Dooiittle, Fessen-
d.r, Fow:er. Grimes. Henderson, Hendricks.
Johnson, McCreery, Patterson, Of (Tenn.)
Ross, Salisbury. Trunbul', YanWiakle, Wick
ers and Wiliey-20 Nays-Cameron, Con-
ness, Cha"dler, Cole, Cuak:ing, Catieil, Cor
bct,, C.agin, Drake. Edmunds, F-sry, Ere
linghuysen, Harlan, Howard, Howe Morgan
M0iri.l, of (M..); Mor;il, Of (Fcrmont):
Patterson, Of New Hampshire; Pomeroy,
Ramsey, Sherman, Sprague. Stewart, Thayer.
Tiptcn, Williams, Wilson and 1ates-29
This question involved the support of the
President by his Cabinet in view of the vio-
la:ion OF the Constitution in removing Stanton
and appointing Thomas.
The next question stated was as follows:
We offer 10 prove that at the meeting of the
Cabinet, Mr.. Stanton being present when the
tion-the question was asked and the opinion
expressed that Mr.. Stanton and the other
Cabinet officers appointed by Mr.. Lincoln did
not come under its restrictions. Chase again
decided the evidence admissible. Drake ap-
oealed, aid was sustained by twenty two to
twenty six. On the vote Sprague and Sher-
man voted with the minority. >ra'
Next question whether the Cabinet argued
injury to the service by Stantons continu-
ance. Senate refused to hear the evidence
10 to 81. On this vote Wiley voted with the
minority.
Welles was then subjected to severe cross
examination, but nothing new was elected.
Postmaster General Randall was next
called. Blodgett was suspended from the
Augusta Postotiice without. the knowledge Of
or consultation with the President. Randall
knew of no appointment of persons in his
Department who could not take the test oath.
and Blohgctt was suspended because of his
indictment for getting office by perjury.
The defence closed. reserving the right 10
call ether witnesses in case Stanbury-who
knew most Of the matter, but Was now sick
thought bsst.
Court adjourned.
In tue House Coliax took the Chair irffor-
mally bef'.e the hour Of meeting, and with
such members as were present, accompanied
the Managers to the Court.
Discussion was resumed on the question
of admission of Cabinet proceedings Wilson
reading his speech. Curtis followed. Chase
decided that that the evidence was admissi-
Bile. and the vote being taken resulted in its
being excluded. The vote stood % u %.