The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-05-09

A Washington special of the 5th to the Cincia-
matt Enquirer says:


A Washington special of the 5th to the Cincia-
matt Enquirer says: ,--,,
INsoLENCE MODERATED AND WHY.
I Mr.. Evsrts, having learned Of the unprofessional
manner in which Bingham in his debate yesterday
alluded 10 him, took the night train for Washing
ton, to BiBghsm's great surprise. and appeared at
his place this morning. The result was less vulgar
sllusion TO counsel, although. with stupidity and
sudacity, similar expressions several times escaped
his lips.
IMPEACHMENT STOCK STILL DECLINING.
Impeachment stock has undoubtedly declined
under the influence of the closing speech. and to-
night the president expresses entire confidence OF
a triumphant acquittsl. 1
FEssENDEN.
report is current here that Fessenden has
prepared an opinion in favor of acqultta.
OTHER SENATORS.
II is also reported and lieved here and there
is good authority for saying that Senators rrum-
bull, Grimes and Henderson are preparing opinions
adverse to conviction. Senator Sprague Is also
busiy engaged in placing on paper bis vie rs, but
it is not clearly ascertained which side OF the
question he advocates. 1t is the impression of
his intimate friends that Rhode Island will cast
two votes for acquittsl.
THE REPORTED NEW REPUBLICAN PARTY.
The report that there are several senators con.
templatiDg the formation of a new party, with
Chase at its head, is sheer nonsense. The chief
Justice has openly avowed his withdrawal from
the political arena, and urges that all true lovers
of the Constitution and liberty band together
against Jacobins.
BUTLER's GOLD AND SILVER PLATE RoBBERIEs.
The usual performance took place in the House
of Representatives after the impeachment court
adjourned. The crowd msde rush for seats to
witness d e sport, as it was known that Mr..
Dawes's resolution TO appoint a committee TO in
vesligate the charge against Butler of being a
y arx and md
| ments had been prepared to make the inquiry
broad enough to cover silver spoons, plate pianos
| and other movable articles of value. Butler alb
scented himself, and his friends refused to so "
the investigation TO go beyond $4,000 in gold.
AN EXPOSURE IMPENDING.
II is currently rumored tonight that Butler
| was induced TO disgorge 100000 taken from
Smiths banking house in New Orleans, in order
| to have suppressed pamphlet which had been
| prepared by Judge Pierpont. counsel for Smith.
which Butler did not wish TO have published. II
is said that copy will be laid before the commit.
tee of investigation.
| THE RECONSTRUCTION COMMITTEE
Had a meeting this morning, and considered the
Arkansas Constitution without coming TO deter
mination. The Constitution DISTINGUISHES nearly
| every white man in the State. The disqualiica
| ton includes every one who gave meal 10 aeon
| federate soldier. The Constitution requires every
child, black aud white, to be sent to public
| schools exempts $1,000 worth of personal prop
erty from execution, and homestead to the
| value Of $4,000; no one disfranchised can sit as
| Juror. The Constitutions of South Carolina and
Georgia were also before the committee. the for,
mer being regarded the most liberal reconstructed
| Constitution yet reported.
| .o. DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS.
The Democrats in Congress held a secret caucus
| yesterday and discussed the proprety OF raising
| funds for the distribution of campaign documents
| particularly the speeches Of Groesbeck an(
| Evarts.
| OFFICE BEGGARs.
delegation of Pennsylvania Republicans are
| here looking after a cabinet appointment for Gov
Curtin. provided he withdraw as candidate fo
vice presidency.