Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1868-04-21
LATEST TELRGRAMS.
MIDNIGHT DISPATCHES.
THE IMPEACHMENT TRIAL.
CONGRESSIONAL PROCEEDINGS.
Senate.

the managers were present.
In response TO an inquiry of the Chief
Justice, Mr.. Curtis stated the counsel for
the President considered their evidence as
closed.
Mr.. Bingham said the managers might
desire to place on the stand one or two
witnesses who had been subpenaed early in
the trial, but who had not appeared hith-
erto.
The Chief Justice was understood to say
il would be paoper to obtain an order from
the Senate.
Mr.. Bingham wish it to be understood
that | desire 10 consult my associates about
il first. So far as the order is concerned, |
take it for granted that the suggestion
made at the time that the evidence was
closed on the part of the managers, that it
would be competent for us without further
order, if those witnesses should appear to
introduce them on the stand, is sufficient,
because the Senate will recollect that
although | have not myself referred to the
Journal that it was stated by my associate
manager, Mr.. Butler, in the hearing of the
Senate that we considered our case closed,
reserving, however, the right of calling
some other witnesses, aud Offering some
tanned afterwards.
Senator johnson: | am not sure | heard
correctly the honorable manager / rise
merely for the purpose of inquiring whether
the managers desire to have the privilege
OF offering any evidence after the argn-
ment begins.
Mr.. Bingham As at present advised, /
am not aware that the managers have any
desire of that sort. 1 wish to be understood
by the Senate that there are one or two Wit
nesses, who are important on the part of
the managers, who were early subpenaed
on this trial, and although we have not yet
been able to find them, we have been ad-
vised that they have been in the capital
for the last forty-eight hours.
Mr.. Yates repeated the inquiry whether
the managers intended to offer evidence
after the argument commenced?
Mr.. Bingham AS at present advised, We
have no purpose of the sort. We do not
know what may occur in the progress of
the trial.
Mr.. Bntler offered in evidence portions
of the journal of Congress, IVA and
1775, relative TO the drafting of the COM
mission of Washington as General-in-
Chief, and its form as usual also a letter
from the Secretary of the Treasury relating
to the practice of that department in making
ad interim appointments.
Mr.. Randall was recalled, and produced
a copy of the Indictment of Mr.. Blodgett.
Mr.. Butler offered Mr.. Blodgett's answer
to the notice of his removal.
Mr.. Evarts objected, saying that Blod-
gett was not on trial
Mr.. Butler was proceeding TO state what
the managers proposed to prove, when the
Chief Justice said it must be put in
writing.
Mr.. Butler objected, and said the counsel
had never before been interrupted 10 that
way, and was going on, but the Chief
Justice insisted on a compliance with his
direction, and the offer was written.
The managers offered to show that the
Indictment was procured by the disloyal
enemies of Mr.. Bodgett; that he was re-
moved without hearing; that the action
was not reported to the Senate, and that
Mr.. Blodgett had always been friendly to
the United States.
Mr.. Evarts argued that il was not rele-
want to the case, but if it was wished TO put
Mr.. Blodgett on trial, he was prepared to
prove that the charges against him were
true.
Mr.. Butler held that the paper was part
Of the record in the case, and that Mr..
Blodgett was forced into the Rebel army,
and that he had a right to defend his repu-
tation; that the evidence also rendered to
show the Presidents willful violation Of
the law.
Mr. Evarts briefly reiOiued, and on the
offer being slightly modified and submitted
to the Senate as evidence, it was refused
admission without division.
Mr.. Randall stated he merely suspended
Mr.. Blodgett till he could be satisfied that
his ofiense was more than technical.
In answer to Mr.. CONFESS, witness said
be had taken additional testimony on the
subject
Mr.. Butler offered an order placing Gen.
Sherman in charge of the Department of
the Atlantic.
Mr.. Evarts objected, saying it was not in
rebutial of any evidence what the counsel
had introduced.
Mr.. Butler maintained that it was part
of the Presidents action at the time Of the
removal of Stanton, and was admissible I'M
der the previous rulings bat before the vote
was taken he withdrew the order and put
in schedule showing the number and pay
of officers affected by the Presidents claim
of power TO remove at pleasure.
The managers offered the nomination of
Gen. Sherman and Gen. Geo H. Thomas
to hrevet
Mr. Evarts objected, saying the evidence
was not rebutting.
Mr. Butler maintained the right of the
managers to continue to introduce evidence
in chief.
The yeas and nays resulted IA 10 35 so
the evidence was not received.
Mr.. Butler then announced that the case |
on the part of the managers was closed,
Mr.. Eyarts made the same announce |
ment
Mr.. Boutwell, requested an adjournment |
until tomorrow, to allow him more time |
for preparation. He said Mr.. Stanbery |
had been relied on to make the final argu- |
ment for the defense, and though he was
now rapidly recovering, he would require /
an interval 10 which to gain strength, and
the counsel would suggest that the adjourn
ment be made until Wednesday next.
Mr. Logan requested leave TO fle his ar
gument, which he said was now printed.
Mr. Sherman submitted an order grant
ing leave to managers and counsel to 6Ie
arguments. Went over on objection
On motion of Mr. johnson, the court adj
iourned till Wednesday next, and the Sen
ate went into executive session and soon
after adjourned
House OF Representatives
The House met at IL o'clock, and 90
motion Of Mr. Harding, the Secretary Of
the Treasury was instructed to communi-
cate 10 the House the names Of all persons
who applied for appointments in bis de-
parsment; the Offices applied for with the
name Of any member of Congress recon-
mending the same, and in what case the
appointment had been directed by order Of
the President or by bis Secretary since the
10Th Of February, 1858.
On motion Of Mr.. Schofefd, the Com
mittee on Foreign Affairs was instructed 10
INQUIRE into the propriety Of providing by
Law that no claim Of a British citizen for
the proceeds of captured and abandoned
property shall be allowed by the Committee
on Claims or by any Executive Depart
ment. until the claims Of citizens of the
United States, for spolistion by the Rebel
cruisers fitted out by British citizens at
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