The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-03-10
Che 2ses1ern Democrat, Charlotte, 21~G.
Congress-

MARCH 2.-The House assembled at o o'clock.
The articles of impeachment were discussed
Several verbal amendments were made, the 9TH
stricken out and, at o'clock, they were adopted.
Vote on the first, 1876 to 40; and nearly the same
vote on all, except the last, on which it was los
to 49, A protest, signed by 40 members, was
not received nor allowed to be printed.
The managers nominated are the same as those
chosen in caucus. No Democrats chosen, as the
latter declined to act, wishing to have nothing
to do with it. .r-.saa-a----=z4as=-
The impeachment articles are:
1. The removal of Stanton, with an intention
to rjoldte the Constitution and laws. .-...
2, The appointment to the War Secretaryship,
with like intent, Of one Lorenzo Thomas.
g. Conspiracy, with Thomas and others I'M
known, to hinder Stanton, by intimidation and
threats, from executing his Office
4. Conspiracy with Thomas and others to pre-
vent and hinder the execution Of the Tenureot-
Office bill.
s. Appointment of Thomas while the Senate
was in session.
6. Conspiracy with Thomas to seize the pro-
perty of the United States, contrary to the Act
of July 1861. f7lt
7. Conspiracy with Thomas and others to eject
Stanton from the War Office. L
s. Conspiracy to take possession of the pro-
perty in the War Office. m TT E--r
8. Giving a letter to Thomas, authorizing him
to take possession of the War Office.
10. Persuading Gen. Emory against the law
requiring orders from the President and Secre-
tary of War to come through the General of the
Armies.
The House saves the privilege Of presenting
other charges to sustain impeachment, and in
reply to the Presidents answer to the above
charges. -ss....,....-. ..<..s.....s
The Clerk was directed to inform the Senate
of these proceedings.
The Senate resumed the impeachment proce-
dure. A severe contest arose over limiting
speeches. The Radicals, however, contended
that the prosecution would be restrained, as well
as the defence. 1t is noticeable that several Re-
publicans vote frequently with the Democrats.
The highest vote of the minority, to-day, reached
20 This would prevent impeachment by 2 votes
Wade does not vote nor preside, during these
proceedings. Not SOL
MARCH 3.-The impeachment rules of proce-
dure were adopted in the Senate, after an amend
ment taking from the Chief Justice the decision
on preliminary and interlocutory questions. All
are to be referred to the Court and decided
without division, unless the yeas and nays
are demanded by one-ffth. The Republicans
who voted against itwere Anthony, Morrell, Sher-
man, Sprague and Williams.
The Clerk of the House announced the passage
of the impeachment articles and the appointment
of managers. The Secretary Of the Senate was
directed to inform the House that the Senate was
ready.
MARCH TN the House, Immediately after
meeting, Mr. Jencks proceeded to urge his amend
ment, declaring that impeachment would be in
complete without criminal charges. The previous
question not being seconded the article was lost.
The House then went into the committee of the
whole to appear with the managers in the Senate
to present impeachment articles. The Demo-
cratic members remained in their seats but the
others formed in procession and proceeded to the
Senate chamber.
In the Senate, the chair submitted a commu-
nication from Chief Justice Chase which was
referred to special Committee. The sergeant
alarms announced the impeachment managers,
who approached the bar; the accompanying men,
bers arranged themselves around the back seats.
Speaker Colfax was seated by Mr. Wade, Presi-
dent of the Senate. Mr. Bingham read the arti-
cles of impeachment. Buffers, which quotes
largely from the Presidents most singing speech
es, caused sensation. The chair said the Sen
ate will take action, and the managers retired.
A committee of three Senators were appointed to
notify the Chief j Justice and conduct him to the
Vice Presidents seat, to morrow, at l o'clock.
Several votes indicated a determination on the
part Of the Senate to adhere to its rule, notwith-
ding Chase's letter against it. Adjourned