The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1868-05-04
XLth 90 NGRHss-second Session.
1he Impeachment Trial.
MIR. sTANBURY,s ARGUMENT.

| SENATR.-The Senate reassembled at twelve
| o'clock and the court Immediately opened in
! due form. Mr.. Stanbery resumed the floor
introducing the continuation of his remarks by
thanking the Senate for the courtesy shown
him in early adjournment last evening, and say
ing that he had been greatly benefited by the
consequent rest. After their expressing IN adj
vance his confidence of speedy acqulttal,
based on thorough examination of the case,
which showed that not a shadow OF case had
been made out, he proceeded with the argn-
ment as printed.
At quarter before one o'clock, Mr.. Stanbery,
showing evident signs of fatigue, Mr.. Johnson
approached and apparently made suggestion
in reply to which Mr.. Stanbery said it would
relieve him very much if his young friend
could be permitted to read his remark. --
Senator Anthony said in order to relieve the
counsel he would move that the Senate adiourn
until Monday.
Several Senators-No! No!
In reply to an inquiry by the Chief Justice
Mr.. Stanbery said he did not ask it and Mr..
Frederick, formerly of the Attorney Generals
office, and who has assisted the counsel during
trial. then read the concluding portion in a
loud and clear voice and with good emphasizes
HOUSE.
Mr.. Paine introduced resolution, which
was adopted, calling on Gen. Grant to furnish
the number of votes recently cast in Arkansas
on the adoption of the Constitution for that
State.
The members then, accompanied by the man
ayers OF impeachment, proceeded to the Sen
ate. ..H
On returning from the Senate Mr.. Donnel-
ly, of Minnesota, obtained leave to make per-
sonal explanation. He then made remarks
relative TO his presenting bill some time since
10 Congress to aid railroad in his State, to
:he introduction of which Mr.. Washburne OBJ
jected. Subsequently Mr.. Washburne wrote a
letter to constituent Of Donnelly's making
certain charges regarding Donnelly's previous
political record and his action in this Congress-
Mr.. Donnelly, after causing the letter to be
read, said it contained twenty-three fasehoods,
ana continued l n vindication of himself. char
acterizing Mr.. Washburne's course in charg-
ing him with being an office beggYr, as incon.
slstent and coming with bad grace from gen.
GIeman OF his family name; the family Of the
Washburnes are chronic Office beggars and
are IS miserable add uncomfortable out OF
office as stump tail bull in fly time; every
male born into the Washburne family is born
with m. C." on his broadcast part. After furth-
er comments, Mr.. Donnelly said he had analiz-
ed the foul stomach of the gentleman from H.
lnois, and If it is possible for him by his peris-
taltlc action to bring mp anything more loath-
some and more disgusting than ne has strewed
come.
The Speaker called Donnelly to order twice.
Donnelly occupied his hour in a similar
straln, and was allowed to proceed by consent
OF the House, Mr.. Washburne joining in urg-
ing that he have permission to proceed
Mr. Donnelly continued in strain of vim
dictlve retort to disprove certain charges made
In Washburne'S letter, his remarks being re-
ceived with great good humor by the members
Mr.. Donnelly concluded by saying that Mr..
Washburne had lowered his honor in Congress,
Il, said he, there be in our midst one low, sor-
DID, vulgar soul, one barren of mediocre in
teiiIgence one heart callous to every kindly SEN
timent, to every generous emotion one tongue
ieprous with SANDER, one mouth which is
like unto den of foul beasts, giving forth
deadly odors. If there be one character
olotched and spotted, yet raves and rants, and
olacKguards like prostitute, if there be here
one bold, empty, believing demagogue, it is
the gentleman from Illinois. t-'t
Inc Speaker, with severity in his tones
stated to Mr.. Donnelly that his remarks were
not honorable to the House of Representa-
tlves, and although the House tolerated them.
the chair could not consent; theyIshould not 90
on the record except with his protest -
Mr.. Donnelly begged the pardon of the
House, but said the House would acknowledge
That no member had met with so vile an as
sault as be. .a-'lEesE
Mr. Washburne of Illinois said, during nv
entire time of service in this House, have
never asked leave to make personal expla-
nation, and never expect to. The party from
minnesota has had the letter which wrote to
agentlemen in the State read unto the House,
and 1T has gone upon the record. Every asser-
ton made IN that letter is true, and whoever
says 1t is not true states what is false. I de-
sire only to say this, if /, under any operation
OF circumstances, were ever called upon to
make personal explanation in reply to a
member, 1T would not be to member who had
changed his name! 1T wopld not be to mem
per whose whole record in this House is COW
er G with venality, corruption and crime.
Inc Speaker reminded Mr., Washburne that
his remarks were supplementary.
Mr. Washburne was sorry the chair suppos-
ed him out Of order and continued. repeat,
II were called upon to make personal ex-
PLANTATION, would make it with member
who is not covered with crime and ign ,miny.
and whose record is stained with every fraud
-whiskey aid other frauds with a man who
has proved false alike to his friends, his com.
try, his constituents, his politics, his religion
and his God. -
Mr. Window of Minnesota gave notice that
he should offer resolution Of censure on Mr..
Washburne. Adjourned.