The New York herald., 1868-03-14

this delay q large crowd OF Representatives
and oflcials, - well as members Of the
press closely besieged the strongly guarded
entrances to the corridors leading to the room in
which the Senators were holding their consultation
and the appearance Of any Of those within was the
signal for shower Of interrogatories as to the pro-
gress being made. In reply, however the Senators
were unusually curt and unsatisfactory. Shortly
after four O'Clock the impatence Of the spectators
was dsspated BY the temperance OF the Senate In
the chamber OF that body, when the result OF the
consultation was made public.
The interest In the proceedings on the part Of
the representatives Of foreign governments was EVIL
dent by the following gentlemen being present during
the day:-Baron Gerolt, Minister OF Prussia; Mr..
Rangabee, Minister of Greece; Baron Wet
terstedt Minister Of Sweden and Norway;
Senior Sarmient0, Minister Of the Argentine
republic; Mr. Defosse Minister Resident Of
Belgium Mr.. Mazel Minister Resident Of Neither
lands; Mr. Bile, Charge d. AfYaires OF Denmark Mr..
Bodisco, Secretary to the Russian Legation; Mr.
Saint Ferria First Secretary OF the French legation
and Senior Potesad, First Secretary Of the Spanish
Legation.
And then when the final decision was rendered
by the Senate, that Andrew Johnson make
answer on the 93d Of March, feeling OF
relief crept through the large and expecant assem-
blage. Something definite was at length DONE each
one thought, and the trial. whether long or short,
was certainly soon about to take place.
The motion to adjourn was received with favor,
and quite orderly and undemonstrative the audience
dispersed generally pleased with the entertainment
During the deliberations Of the Senate in secret
session Mr.. Edmunds' proposition to allow the Presi-
dent twenty days to make answer was voted upon
and received but four votes.
It was understood during the proceedings Of
the Court OF Impeachment to-day that Messrs- Bng-
ham and Wilson would resist all attempts to extend
the time OF proceeding In the trial. The adverse
VOTE however, upon Mr.. Bngham's proposition to
proceed forthwith 1t s said, demorazed both those
individuals as 1t was expected that the measure
would be supported, and, as reserve, Ben Butler
was pressed into SERVICE and made his few remarks,
advocating prompt action the report OF the Senate
Affairs have been very quiet at the White House
| to-day There was no admission Of visitors on &C
count Of the usual Cabinet meeting, which was
attended by all the members excepting the
Secretary Of State, who was represented by
Mr.. Frederick Seward. Mr.. Stanbery and
others Of the Presidents counsel visited
him during the forenoon, and were some
time in conversation relative to the ap-
preaching trial. 1t has not yet been deter
| mined by the President as to who win
form the addition to his present counsel; that will
be decided upon probably during the coming week.
Adjutant General Thomas, who has attended several
of the Cabinet consultations recently, was not
| present this morning.
Secretary Browning, after attending the meeting
repaired to the office Of the Attorney General for
the purpose Of engaging in any business there which
might require his attention as the acting chief Of
| that department.
Judge Curtis and Hon. Henry Stanbery held long
consultations this morning at the Attorney Generals
Office with reference to the proceedings which are
now engaging their professional attention.
The President will give the sixth state dinner Of
| the season this evening" to which some fifteen or
twenty members Of the House of Representatives
have been invited with their families.
The Show ~ Seen by One of the Critics.
WASHINGTON, March 49, 1858.
| The house Is full, the curtain up, and the show
| commenced at one o'clock P. M. The Senate, by a
piece OF legal prestidigtaton suddenly disappeared
and the High Court Of impeachment presented itsel1
to the eyes OF the admirng gallery, filled with the
select Of the capital and such fortunate strangers
from afar as happened to have friends in
court Sufficient influence to secure reserved
seats. The audience certainly brilliant,
particularly the ladies' who verified the pre-
diction Of Dick Yates by coming to the
exhibition In their very prettest and bearing upon
stage and actors with looks calculated to make the
latter forget the parts allotted to them in the pro-
| gramme. Yates, senatorial and judicial,n cast
many ardent look skyward towards the galleries,
and evidently enjoyed the realization Of the fancy
picture he painted few weeks ago In the course Of
a discussion ON impeachment in the chamber Of the
Senate The stock company was very large, consisting
OF some fify-four members all in row. and seated.
The star actors were eleven In number to witChase,
Stevens, Bingham, Boutwell,, Butler, Wilson, Logan,
Williams, Stanbery, Curtis and Nelson. There were
two head supes and scene shifers Forney and Brown
who played their parts very well and ELECTED from
some applause than the great stars themselves.
The play was entirely new and just produced for
| the first time on the American stage, after over
years preparation II called Impeachment. -
and was remarkably well cast, though the principal
| part, the President was left out by particular
DESIRE owing to imperfect preparation. The
| general plot Is known to the public and there
fore 1t is only necessary TO point some little new
dressings it has received latterly, and to make au.
sion to the actors, their appointments e0cution &C.
Chase was dressed in long black gown, and occu.
pied sort Of regal throne, from which he "spoke
his piece" with great dignity and erect though his
| tone was not always lound enough to be heard BY
the audience, and particularly the corps of critics
assembled in q large private box lust over
| his head. Chase promises to make first
rate performer judging from his style to-day; but
he should look to this little defect OF utterance and
bear in mind that one Of the first requisites OF an
actor ia clearness Of voice and strength Of ditto
without this he cannot hope for permanent success
He must make himself heard and felt in the perform
ance. stevens, in the r6ie Of Mephlstophiles,
showed some physical weakness, but over
| came this defect by the intellectual force,
| though subdued and silent, with which he In
vested the character. He threw into 1t q large
pf M Okp1h a
enough to suit the taste Of the critical The fun
powers OF this great actor have not been completely
developed yet He will undoubtedly come out
stronger some future OCCASION II is the intention
OF the authors to add some scenes to the play
which win viii enable Mr. Stevens be seen to more
advantage. Hewas dressed in sable suit, and wore
black wig. At times he smiled sardonically and
seemed TO goat over his great 'hit," the biggest az
the season, certain to draw for q long time