The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-04-10
PROCEEDINGS OF THE COURT
Tenth Day.
UNITED STATES SENATE CHAMBER,
WASHINGTON. April q 1919

UNITED STATES SENATE CHAMRER,l
WASHINGTON, April 9, 1858. !
The doors were opened to the crowd at eleven
O'Clock this morning, and the galleries were com
fortably filed by an audience of the usual vel
dressed order the opening of the Senate ut twelve
O'Clock.
After prayer by stranger, in which all the de-
partments Of the government were remembered, the
President pro tenn. reinquished the chair for the
Chief Justice and the court was opened by the usual
proclamation.
At ten minutes past twelve O'Clock the Managers
were announced. All appeared but Mr.. Stevens.
The counsel for the President were all promptly
present
The House of Representatives at fifteen minutes
past twelve O'Clock was announced, and a rather
larger proportion than on recent occasions put in
their appearance.
The CHIEF JUSTICE asked-Have the Managers on
the part OF House OF Representatives any further
evidence to bring INF
Mr.. BUrLER-we have.
On motion of Senator JOHNSON the further reading
OF the journal was dispensed with when but little
progress had been made.
Testimony for the Prosecution.
TESTIMONY OF W. n. WOOD.
Mr. BUTLER, on the part Of the Managers then
called up w. H. Wood who was sworn.
O. Where is your place Of residepce.s A. Tusca-
loosa, Ala.
war; A. I did, sir.
O. From what time to what timer A. From July,
o. some time in September, 1860, did, you call
upon President Johnson and present him testimoni-
ais for employment In the government serviceS A..
@ what time was 1t in 1897 A. It was on the 2lst
day OF September
How az a Se o %e me ns E PsTy n drom
O. How long before that had he returned nom
Chicago from his trip to the tomb OF Douglass A.
MY recollection is that he returned the 18th 18th;
o. Did YOU present your testimonials to him A.
o. Did he examine them, A. Part of them. sir.
0. what then took place between your
Mr.. srANBERY-what do you propose TO proven
Has 1t anything to do with this caseS
Mr.. BUTLER-Yes. SIR
Mr.. STANBERY-Wh articlesf
Mr.. BUTLER-As TO the intent Of the President in
several OF the articles.
Mr.. STANBERY--What TO dor
Mr.. BUTLER-To oppose Congress.
said my claims for government employment were
good or worthy Of attention.
q. What nexts A. He inquired about my political
sentiments; told him was not politicai man.
told him was q Union mana loyal man, and was
IN favor OF the administration; had confidence In
knew Of any differences between himself and Con-
gress told him that did know OF some differences
noe poinis~"The tnnnence or patronage n do nj
knew which, shall be In my favor" that's the
meaning.
O. Were those the words' A. will not swear
that those were the words.
U. what did you say TO that' A. remarked that
under chose conditions I could not accept an ap-
pointmcDt OF any kind II my influence were 10 Re
used for him In contradstincion to Congress, and
retired.
Crosse Examined by Mr. SrANBERy:--
q. Do you know gentleman In this city by the
name OF KoppeAY A. do.
o. Have you talked with him since you have been
In the ctyf A. have; called on him when nrst
Q. Did you tell him yesterday morning that ell you