The New York herald., 1868-03-14


discussing the momentous business OF the day. 1t Is
noticeable that not single negro is in the galleries.
the section usually occupied by them is filed with
ladies. There Is no rush and no crowding Of doors
and aisles; everything Is conducted with perfect
order and decorum.
The Chaplain invoked blessing upon those now
entering upon this high and important duty and
upon whom rest the eyes Of the country and OF
the world that they may be guided by divine wisdom,
that all their acts may be characterized by justice
and that this high court may be led to such verdict
as God viii approve in the high court OF heaven, and
to which all the people shall respond heartily amen.
At one O'Clock the Senate suspended business and
the President pro tenn. announced that the Chair
was vacated for the Chief Justice Of the United
States.
The Chief Justice entered by the side door after
short pause, and the Sergeant-atA Arms made o pro-
clamation In the usual form.
The Secretary OF the Senate (r. W. Forney) then
read the journal OF the last meeting OF the Court
During the reading long file of the members Of the
House could be seen through the half open door.
On motion Of Mr.. CoNKLING the reading Of the
articles Of impeachment in ertenso In the minutes
was dispensed with.
At the conclusion Of the reading, Mr.. HOWARD,
Chairman of the committee OF seven, submitted the
following, which was adopted
Ordered, That the Secretary inform the House of
Representatives that the Senate In It's Chamber and
ready to proceed in the trial of Andrew Johnson,
President Of the United States, and that seats are
provided for the accommodation OF its members.
The CHIEF JUSTICE directed the Sergeantat-A Arms
to attend to the execution Of the ORDER and the Ser
geantat-Arms then opened the door and an
nounced:-'The Managers OF the Impeachment on
the part of the House of Representatives.
The Managers appeared and by direction OF the
Chief Justice took seats at the table the left Of the
Chair. - - A. .sAs.
Messrs. Stevens and Butler were absent.
Mr.. GRIMES suggested that the Senators who had
not taken the oath be now sworn.
The Secretary called Messrs. Dooittle, Edmunds,
Patterson Of N. H., and Vickers. Mr.. DoOittle was
not present. Messrs Edmunds Patterson and
vickers forward and the oath was administered
to them by the Chief Justice.
The Sergeantat-Arms then subscribed to the fol-
lowing sffidavit which was read by the Clerk
The foregoing writ OF summons, addressed to An
drew Johnson, President Of the United States, and
the foregoing precept, addressed to me. were this
day served upon Andrew Johnson by delivering to
and leaving with him copies of the same, at the Ex-
ecutve Mansion, the usual place OF abode OF the said
Andrew Johnson, on Saturday, the seventh day OF
March instant, at seven O'CLOCK; = ,no,yu
sergeant-at-Arms Of the United States Senate
The CHIEF JusTICE-The Sergeant-at-Arms will
call the accused.
The SERGEANT-ATARMs lin loud voice)-"An-
drew Johnson, President of the United States |!
Andrew Johnson, President Of the United States
Appear and answer to the articles Of impeachment
exhibited against you by the House of Represents
tives OF the United States"
The doors were thrown open at this point and
every eye was turned that way for moment but
Mr. Butler alone entered and took his seat with the
other Managers.
Senator JOHNSON rose and said something In q
voice inaudble in the gallery whereupon the CHIEF
JUSTICE said:-The Sergeant-atArms will inform the
counsel Of the President.
The Presidents counsel Messrs. Stanbery Curtis
and Nelson, were ushered in at the side door and
eox at the table TO the right Of the chair Mr.
Stanbery the right, the others in the order named
Mr. CoNKLING offered the following by direction o
the committee In ORDER he said, to correct clerica
error:-
Ordered, That the twenty-third rule Of the Senate
for proceedings on the trial OF impeachment be
amended by inserting after the word debate" in the
second line the following w0rds:-'suDJect, now.
ever to the operation OF rule seven,o so that II
amended it will read as foows:-
Ttcentv-tht,d-All the orders and decisions shall
be made and had by yeas and nays, which shall be
entered on the record, and without debate, subject
however, to the rule OF seven, DC.
Rule seven provides that the presiding officer may
In the first instance submit to the Senate without
division, all questions Of evidence and Incidental
questions
Mr.. CoNKLIYG explained that such was the original
Intention but that the qualifying words were acci
dentally omitted
The order was adopted.
At twenty minutes past one the Sergeant-at-Arms
announced the members Of the House Of Representa-
tiyes and the members entered and. distributed
themselves as far possible among the chairs. land
sofas not already occupied by those having the
entyee to the chamber under the rules Many, how
ever, did not nnd seats at once
Mr. STANBERY then rose and said:-Mr. Chief JUS
tice my brothers Curtis, Nelson and myself are here
this morning as counsel for the President. have
his authority to enter his plea. BY your leave will
proceed to read.
Mr. SrASBERY read as follows:-
In the matter Of the impeachment Of Andrew John
son. President OF the United States:-Mr. Chief JUS
tlce, i, Andrew Johnson, President OF the United
states having been served with summons to ap
pear before this honorable court sitting as Court Of
impeachment to answer certain articles OF impeach
ment found and presented against me by the honor
| able the House OF Representatives Of the United
States do hereby enter my appearance by my coun
| sell Henry Stanbery BENJAMIN r. Curtis, Jeremiah
| s. Black William NJ. Evarts and Thomas A. r. Mel
and who are Instructed by me TO ask OF this honor
able court for reasonable time for the preparation
OF my answer to said articles After careful exami
nation Of the articles Of impeachment and consulta
tlon with my counsel am satisfied that at least forty
days will be necessary for the preparation OF my an
swer, and respectfully ask that II be allowed,
ANDREW JOHNSON,
Mr. srAsBERY-I have also pfofesslons, staienien
in support Of the application. Whether It is in orte
| to offer 1t now the Chair will decide.
The CHIEF Jrsr1cE-The appearance will be consid
cred as entered. You can proceed.
Mr. STANBERY again read as follows:-
In the matter OF the impeachment OF Andrew
Johnson President Of the United States:-IIenr,
Stanbery BENJAMIN X. Curtis jeremiah =. BLACK
William NJ Evarts and Thomas A. X. Nelson o
counsel for the respondent move the court for the
allowance OF forty days for the preparation OF ths
answer TO the articles Of impeachment, and in sun
port OF the motion make the following
The articles are eleven in number Involving many
questions oflaw and fact We have during the limited
time and opportunity offered u.s. considered as far ns
possible the Held OF investigation which must he X
plored In the preparation OF the answer; and the
conclusion at which we have arrived is that with
the utmost dligcnce the time we have asked Il
reasonable and necessary The precedens a. TO time
for answer upon impeachment before the senate to
which Tehave had opportunity to refer those Of
Judge Chase and Judge Peck. In the case of Judge
Chase time was allowed from the adj Of lama ~