The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1868-05-02
WAsurSarox, April 80, 1868.

Contrary to the general expectation, Mr..
Eyarts did not get through with his argu-
ment to-day, but viii consume about an
hour. possibly more, Of tomorrow in clos
ing the array Of facts and sound assertions
attention Of the Senate to the elaborate ar
guments uttered by Mr.. Evarts has not
abated o single particle. There is that go
lidity and earnestness manifested in the
great speech which command the most posi-
tive and undivided respect and attention
Some Of the Radicals, however, will not adj
NIT that anything will be accomplished BY
what has been advanced, and seem to take
peculiar delight in declaring that there
are no grounds upon which to base hopes Of
verdictof acquittal. Many Of these par,
ties speak as if they had canvassed the
situation very thoroughly, and one OF them
to-day asserted quite boldly that there
would not be single vote among the Re-
publican senators in favor Of acquitting the
President. Their argument is that the I'M
pressions which have been created by the
recent speeches of the Presidents counsel
will be dissipated by Bingham, who vii!
close up the case, so far as the Managers and
the counsel have anything to do with 1t.
The Presidents friends, however, stlii
Gather fresh hopes, which will not be aban-
Coined until there is no possible reason for
their entertainment. The trial is not now
attended with much excitement. 1t pro-
,,resses slowly and steadily towards Its end !;
but there is some probabilities Of new fea-
tures arising as soon us the arguments are
al concluded and the case given to the jury
which is to decide it..
The Conservative politicians are showing
their mettle in very good style, according
10 accounts received here from various quar-
n have the Democratic Convention assem-
BILE earlier than the 4th of July are not
likely to be adopted. There is no little
speculation over the action of the Conyen-
ton. The lack of concessions among the
more ardent and enthusiastic Democracy
those known as ''peace Democrats sis
becoming very general. The prominent
men of that organization who know the
strength of q ticket which will unite all
voters. and which will not be the means OF
casting away any, already see the situa-
tion in it's real light, and it will be very
strange if, when the Convention meets,
there is not manifested sufficient wisdom
and forethought to counteract every infu-
ence which would likely promote dissension
in the party. There is too much at stake
for division among the Democracy, and the
saeacious politicians will readily see what
is required to swell their vote by the addi-
ton Of thousands upon thousands of those
who have not until very recently been dis
posed to acquiese in the Conservative prin-
ciples which guide the Democratic party
The Departments here are engaging In NO
business whatever beyond the merest Of
ordinary affairs connected with their bust
ness routine. Impeachment has thrown
everything aside. Contracts, appointments,
etc., are out of the question altogether
Nothing in that line can be done until after
the close of the trial.
The weather has become seasonable tol
about the first time during the present
spring. The capitol grounds are clothed
with verdure both lovely and refreshing
and the crowds of gaily-dressed "ticket,
holders" who visit the impeachment court
day after day, make the scene in the gar
dens just before and after the high proceed
ings, one of great life and vivacity.
TIMoN.