The New York herald., 1868-05-12

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in ~ Pariiaments IN the time OF the Pianeaeens,s a
" eforts to repirss the freedom OF spescn, Inv M
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Guided in one or more OF the preceding articles ex
cept the allegation OF an intent 60 prevent .e
men OF the act O. March iss 'or concernng ,s tins
telegraphic despatch from Governor isihos au vi an
bama, and the reply OF the Presidens .iete'v Savh
dated in January preceding Inc passage oi the law
appears to be fhe only evidence auduceo. Ihese
dispatches are as foiows = tts ~. -. N
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! am wholly unable, from these dispatches,
Nest a diversity Of political views between
the President and Congress. The case contains
amble evidence outside OF these dispatches Of
these dispatches change the nature OF that well
known and in my opinion much to be deplored d.
yeIssy, have thus a. briefly as possible stated my
Of the questions upon which the President has been
arraigned at the bar Of public opinion outside Of
record MI. johnson's character asa as statesman, an
his relations to political parties, his conduct as
citizen, his Efforts at reconstruction, the exercise OF
his pard0ntng power, the character Of his appoint
ments and the influences under which they were
made are not before as ON any charges and are not
Judgment OF the law governing this case to be In.
nuenced by political considerations. cannot agree
to destroy the harmonious working Of the constitu
able President. Whatever may be my opinion Of the
incumbent cannot consent TO tribe with the high
ton, may be construed into an approval Of impeacn
ments as Q part Of future political machinery. How.
ever widely, therefore, may diner with the Presi-
and however deeply have regretted and do regret
the differences between himself and the Congress Of
that he is guilty Of high crimes and misdemeaors by
reason OF those differences am acting In judi
cial capacity, under conditions whose binding obl
cording to the best of my ability and Judgment and
as they require H. according to their dictates, the
their Dictates the President is not guilty, Smast"
say 80. In my opinion, the President has not been
guilty OF an impeachabe offence by reason OF any.
against him at the bar OF the Senate the House Of
s- .ale
An Interview With President johnson. 81.
washington correspondence MAY 1o) Of the Boston
POst-democratic.]
The probable result Of the great Impeachment trial
the universal topic Of conversation in all circles Of
society here and esewhere but the great wonder 30
expressed is, "How does President John
ION fee' What does he think OF the chances of con-
7iction or acquittalr' To crafty this very natural
curiosity wonder the part of the people, your
sought information at the Executive
Mansion, where he was cordially received by the
resident who, with perfect no'cl0lance inquired,
70 one could have suspected that the party who pro.
,ounded these questions was himself the party i'm
'eached and then on trial for high crimes and |
Mr.. Johnson has never looked
,etter than he does to-day. and his ne n0w OF good
lumor indicates anything but troubled mind. |
'pondent ventured upon his work directly and with
out circumlocution.
II would be pleased to learn your views Of the
situation, Mr.. President; what you think Of i'm.
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The President promptly repied-~Oh have never
Senate would prostitute Its great power Of impeach
nent to base party purposes, and shall not believe
until know the vote Of conviction has been re- |
'nt whatever their judgment may be shall cheer
ully bow to the authority OF the constitution"
am in his closing argument tSat it was doubtful
yhether you would obey the mandate Of the Senate
the judgment be one Of conviction" W.. nr
Mr.. J0hnson's face flushed, and q slight start was
erceptible as about springtng to his feet. Smiles
nd pleasant looks were gone and with suppressed
ndignation he said .The suggestion Of Mr.. Bingham
lony with the charges and suggestions contained in
he eleven articles OF impeachment. Why should I |
nd requirements OF the constitution are complied
vithf Senators abuse their trust they are not re-
ponsibie to me- but to the people who hold the SOW
reign power. The people have placed me in charge
u one OF the great departments of the government
With all Its duties and responsibilities and the same
people have placed Senators in another depart
nent also, with grave responsibilities and with the
,ower to try impeachment and render Judgments
hereon. II Senator's misuse abuse this great |
mpeached and convicted to attempt to set aside the
judgment Of the Senate The people alone can settle
ith their agents for any abuse OF their great trust
Vied cheerful compliance with all the requirements
d the constitution. have endeavored to the best |
d my ability, to protect defend and preserve that
great chart OF our liberties and am more than Will
ing To surrender my official responsibility whenever
aea upon SO 70 10 according to the forms and
The president spoke with considerable warmth OF |
ceiling, and added that he had every confidence in
people, and whatever the Judgment Of the senate |
night be the people would do him justice He felt
nat MS reputation was perfectly safe In the hands
,f posterity. IL In very evident the President re.
yards the whole impeachment proceeding as simply
trial OF the constitution and one In which he feels
deep interest as an American citizen. There was
10 Indication by look word that he felt any special
interest I'm the result on private account He spoke
the trial precisely a. he would speak Of any other
ublic matter involving the public interest. General
'ousseau avd several members Of Congress called
nd held lively conversation. In which Mr. Nelson
the Presidents counsel, participated. number
ladies also called and paid their respects. These
tst were quite overpowering In their compliments
q the Presidents nne looks and good humOr.
low the News from Washinaton In Refer
ence to the Impeachment Was Received In
81. Louis.
ST. LOUIS, May IL, 1868.
The publication Of special dispatches from Wash
ngton regarding impeachment, in the afternoon
,apers, created intense excitement and scarcely
hything else has been talked Of since. The de-
patches which f0reshadowed the acQuttai OF the
resident seemed TO be generally believed and pro-
Of ls,aI