Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1868-05-15
The Impeachment Trial.

On Monday the Senate assembled for de-
liberation, at 10 O'Clock There We're only
eight members present at the opening, but
before the reading of the journal was finished
Others had come in to the number of about
twenty.
The Chief Justice said. 3. The Senate
meets this morning under the order for de-
liberation, and the doors will be closed IN
less some Seuatoruakes q motion now
Senator Sherman submitted a motion that
on Tuesday the Sergeant-at-arns be directed
to arrest any one in the galleries who yio-
lates the rules Of order.
Senator Edmunds said there wa- already a
standugWder to that effect
Senator Sumner thought that an intima-
ton to the Sergeant-at-Arms would he all
that was sufficient.
The Chief Justice stated that the Sergeant
alarms lad already taken the proper pre-
cautions in the matter.
Senator Sherman said that notice of the
same should be given in the morning papers.
Senator Williams suggested that as there
viii probably be many strangers in the gal
Ieries Tuesday, the Chief Justice before
the call Of the roll admonlsh all persons that
no manifestations Of applause or approval
will be allowed in the Senate unccr penalty
Of arrest.
This proposition meeting with general ap-
probation, Mr.. Sherman withdrew his mo
ton
The doors were closed at 1920.
It is stated that the following action was
had, during the secret session:
The Senate has adopted the following for
mula, which the Chief Justice is 10 ask
each Senator when his name is called:
First, 81 Do you believe Andrew johnson
guilty Of this article as eharged?"
Second, So Do you believe this constitutes
a high crime and misdemeanor?" The SEN
ators then began their fifteen minute speeches
in support Of their votes on the final ques-
ton.
Senator Stewart Of Nevada made the first
speech, declaring that he believed Andrew
Johnson guilty Of all the articles charged.
and should therefore vote for his conviction
He was followed by Senator Sherman. who
said that he would vote for the Presidents
conviction on the second, third, fourth and
eighth articles Of impeachment.
Senator Sherman was followed by Senator
Grimes Of iowa, who said he could not vote
for the Presidents conviction on any of the
articles of impeachment, aud therefore
would cast his vote for President Johnson's
acquittal.
As soon as he sat down Mr. Edmunds Of
Vermont took the floor and spoke in favor Of
conviction showing that he will vote guilty
on nearly all, if not all, OF the articles.
Senator Hendricks (Dem.) spoke against
all of the articles and condemned the whole
impeachment.
Senator Howe agreed with Senator Sher-
man. Senators Williams and Morrill, of
Maine sustained all the articles.
The Senate then took a recess, after which
Garrett Davis took the floor in support Of the
Presidents innocence He was followed by
Senator Henderson who spoke - minutes
against the LIST, 2nd and Bird articles, and
ceased without declaring OF intimating that
he was in favor of any Of the articles.
Messrs. Reyerdy johnson and Dixon both
spoke on the Presidents side after Mr. Hen
derson.
The report at this point closed, with every
prospect of long night session.
The Senate assembled Tuesday at noon, and
before coming to a vote on the Impeachment
articles, adjourned until Saturday.
There will therefore be no decision Of the
Jury in this great trial till Saturdny-and
perhaps not then.