New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-04-13


\, nitea.pn 10 rHH TRIBUNE
WASHINGTON, April "a, 1868.
The trial Of the President was continued on Satur-
la, which was the third day of the dexnse. Very
r,f remains 10 be said in description Of the Cham
Re- tho character Of the audience, the rush for
tickets and the disappointment OF those who were
.o nnlncky as not TO be admitted 1t was repetition
&C former scenes which your correspondent has
.oneht TO picture from day to day. When the Court
opened az l2 o'clock, the galleries. rising TIER above
tier. were thronged, and within half hour OF that
time not a vacant seat was to found anywhere ex-
cent in the diplomatic gallery. This has not been
more than half full at any time since the beginning OF
the trial To account for this you need only note the
Yact that not more than dozen of foreign friends
understand or speak English, and in the absence of
all the paraphemalia of gold rods, wigs ushers, aud
heralds to which they are accustomed at home they
regard the trial as verify bore. The British minis
ter, Mr. Thornton, the most prominent occupant
of that portion of the Senate Chamber yesterday
lie hal been an almost daily attendant from the hIst
and one of the closest observers OF the proceedings
The venerable Thomas Ewing, ST. Lieut.-Gen.
Sherman Gen Hancock and Others had
peats on the floor and attracted some attention
The House was represented by abOut dozen
members among whom were Mr.. +. L. Washburne
M Colfax. and Judge Robinson Of New York
AT the opening Of the Court Mr. Bingham submit
ted a motion in writing requesting an amendment OF
cue OF the rules 50 TO give such OF the Managers
md Of the Presidents counsel as may desire 10 speak
an opportunity to do SO. Being 10 the nature OF a
resolution il should 60 over for one day under the
rules: bot Senator FTelinghuysen brought u mp IL
the form Of an order This led to debate bat Sena-
tor Howard objected, and, under The ruling Of the
CheEJustice. IL went over. The Presidents counsel
were. meanwhile, busy with their papers and law
books. when che Chief-Justice interrupted Senator
johnson. ly directing the defense 70 proceed Mr..
Stanbery then recalled Adjutant- General Thomas,
who be said wished 10 make some corrections IN his
testimony. IBIS provoked a laugh, drawn out,
doubtless by the remembrance of bis many contra
uict0ns the day before.
The great al interim seemed unabashed and con-
fdcnt Is ever. The principal correction which be
wished 10 make was that the President directed INN
to take charge of the Department Of War and not
20 take possession of it, he said yesterday Par
ticular emphasis was laid by Mr.. Curtis on this
phrase all through his opening argument and Gen
Thomas was equally emphatic in insisting on II yes
terday even though il involved the contradiction Of
many OF his assertions made the day before Cen
Butler again crossexamined him. and Piled his cues
tons with fearful rapidity, and 10 form to when
The old gentleman was evidently unaccustoneC' But
he eoutrived to stand the FIRE pretty we'll he
CThomasl could not remember how many times yes
teTday lie said that the words were take possession
of butno matter how many times hed did say ltwas
nntrue each time, and the words were certainly
take charge Of" "Oh yes said ne, with the
Utmost sincerity, those were the words On the
oross-examinaton, lie announced il as his intention
10 stin take charge of the War ONCE. That was not
"A Joke though the expression lie used 10 a Mr john
son within the last few days, that he could KICK
that fellow Stanton was a Joke. The audience
600. thought there was joke somewhere tof they
laughed immoderately and had to be called TO order
by the ChiefJustice. Gen. Thomas was kept Oh the
stand some time longer but he was finally permitted |
10 20 down at 1855. Mr.. Stanbery gave notice that
lie should call him again. Gen Butler remarked
ironically that the Managers would be happy TO see
him at any time; and, with a bow to the Managers
aud to the Presidents counsel, the first witness for
the President stepped from the stand.
Lieut.. Gen Sherman was Immediately called and |
sworn lie wore the uniform of the leutenmt-gen !
eral Of the United States army, and created decided
sensation lie replied TO Mr. StanbeTys questions IN
a clear, nngng voice, distinctly audible IN every
part OF the Chamber. Counsel had not put many
queries however when Mr.. Bingham entered an OBJ
lection relative to the declarations of the President
touching the case of Mr. Stanton. But Mr. Stanbery
put the question Did the President ask you 10 take
charge of the War Department on the removal OF
Mr. Stanton ~ Gen. Butler objected to il. not only
because it was leading but for every reason. Mr. !
Stanbery then asked him whether he had an inter
view with the President after Secretary Stanton |
returned 10 the War Department, and the substance
of IT, Gen. Butler again objected. The question |
was written out and the ChiefJustice decided teat
the question was admissible within the principle OF !
the recent ruling of the Court Mr.. StanbeTy then
rose to argue the point and had proceeded far as
I'VE propose 70 show by Gen. Sherman when But |
Ter again interfered another point, Wis that cou-
sci could not by its own statement OF testimony.
put matter before the Senate which would be OBJ |
iectionable coming from the mouth Of a witness |
sfr stanbery became excited at this pont.Ond the |
attention Of the galleries aud the Senate was iNme-
aiately arrested. 1t was vital point IN tie case,
and on It's decision depended in great |
measure the line Of the Presidents defense !
M Stanbery began by reading several extracts from
the opening argument OF Mr. Batter which he
thought sustained his view, and also quoted another
portion OF the proceedings when the Managers were
trying to put in testimony relative 70 the appoint
ment Of Mr.. Cooper, showing the Presidents intent
which il may be remembered, was ruled out by the
Senate. Mr.. Stanbery referred at great length 10
English eases Cen Butler replied Enthusiastically
demohshiDg Mr.. Stanberys theories, and turning the
laughter Of the spectators against his opponents.
He spoke an hour and ten minutes, and made one of
the strongest and most orcible speeches that has yet
been made in the case. Mr. Evarts followed reply
and was in turn answered by Mr.. Wilson OF the Man
ayers after which the vote taken, and the tes
mOny was ruled ont by five majority. Mr. Howe was
in his seat, but Odd not vote Nh Sumner voted to
admit IT, as OF course did Garrett Davis The former
answered the call Of bis name in a voice which
evoked shout Of Laughter on oil sdes--iu which no