Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1868-04-24
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THE NEWS.

+ the { United States Senate az noon on Thursday
Z Of last weak The Managers Of the Hoase
examined two more witnesses. one 10 show
/ the hostility Of the President to Congress IN
appointments to Office, the other to es-
tablish a second violation Of theCiyil Tenure
act, in the suspension ola Postmaster without
reporting the case 10 The Senate, as required
By that aei- The openiug address on the part
of the defence was then commenced by Judge
Curtis. who spoke aual the adjanr-asenE Of
the Senate, wit6out having eonclzdrd. The
speech vas an able speeious effort, dealing
almost entirely Viih the tecbnicaIities Of The
case. On Friday he concluded his arga-
ment IN behalf Of the prosecution. Tax
ing up the Managers allegation that the
President in notifying tbe Secretary Of
the Treasury Of the suspension of Secre-
taTy Stanton, had recognized the validity
Of the Civil Tenure law Mr.. Curtis cen
tended THAI the President only recogniz-
ed one section Of the Law, having no
connection with the Presidents po#er Of re
moTal. After further discussing tse proEis-
sions Of the Tenure Of Office la~, Mr.. Curtis
coutended that Sectsry Stanton's case does
not come under that act, and that the Presi-
dent has only acted upon bis own the Presi-
deut's) Interpretation Of a doubtful point.
On the conclusion Of Mr Curtis remarks
GenreaI Lorenzo Thomas, Secretary Of War
ad iHferim, was sworn as q wines for the
defence. Throughout bis testimony he was
particularly careful 70 endeavor 70 impress
upon the minds Of the Senators that Ar. J ohn-
son was not party to bis threats OF using
force, and knew nothing about them but 10
any unbiased mind, with any knowledge Of
The Presidents character aBdspast actions his
would-be Secretary 5 efforts would be futile,
for no one supposes that had Nr. johnson
had sharper tool. bat that he certainly IN
tended usiag force, not only against Stanton,
but others General Buffers questions and
Thomas answers during the cross examina-
ton excited much laughter throughout the
galleries.
On Monday the Court Of Impeachment, al
ter considerable discussion, which was par
ticipated in by Managers Stevens and VII
liams for the first time since the opening Of
the trial, refused TO amend or alter its rules
50 "a 70 permit all the counsel on both sides
to argue the case after the testimony had been
closed. We consider the action Of the Sen
ste correct, as, If ali the counsel we're per
mitted to speak, twelve speeches would be
aIlowed-seven on the part Of the prosecu- +
ton and FIVE for the defence-prolonging
the case for an unnecessary length Of time.
The amendment was laid on the table BY a
vote of thirty-eight yeas TO ten nays-nearly
all the Democratic members voting against
further time being granted. Lieutenant Gen +
eraI Sherman was again placed Cn the stand
as a witness for the defence. The hrst ques-
ton asked him by Mr. Stanberry was wheth-
er. after the restoration of Mr. Stanton to the
Var Once, he (Shermaul did not express
the opinion that the good Of the seyice re-
quired Mr. Stanton resignation Of the posi-
lion Of Secretary Of War? Mr.. Butler object
ed, and, with Mr. Bingham, argued at length
against the question, and we're replied to by
Messrs. Stanberry and Evarts. After pro
trac,ed discussion, the question put by MT.
Slanberry TO the witness was ruled oat by
vote Of fifteen IN its favor, TO thirty FIVE
against IT,. and in favor Of sustaining the OBJ
jecfions Of the House Managers,
On the resumption Of the Impeachment
Trial on Tuesday Mr.. Evarts announced the
illness Of Mr.. Sianbery, eue ofthe President
counsel. and asked thai an adjournment for
one day nigh; be granted. The request was
acceded TO and the trial was adjourned uuti
Wednesday at noon. General Sherman ap-
peared before the House Managers Of I'm
peachment 10 the morning, in obedience
10 summons from them, aud was examined
with reference TO his interviews with the
President 10 January last, when he was ten
dsred the position Of Secretary of Var al tn
teriu. i. is understood that the examination
was conducted by Mr.. Butler. and was very,
minute, lasting over two hours
General Meade has issued an order requir-
ing registrars TO receive the votes Of those
whose names have been sirickea from -the
Hsts without proper cause. He viii not per
nit fraud in registrars. The municipal elec-
ton viii not come off on the 2Qth. Negroes
must not be forced by either party 70 vote,
bat must be left alone. No intimidation is
10 be allowed on either side All persons
are forbidden to carry arms at any political
meeting or election For violation Of this
the partyis subject to trial by a military com
mission.
From Canada we learn that James
Whelan, who Is charged With the murder Of
darcy MeGee, Is Feniaa who belonged 10
Quebec Lodge. aad afterwards te a New
York Circle. There IS very little doubt fel;
al Ottawa that be Is the real culprit. Il is
reported that one Of the persons under arrest
on suspicion Of being concerned in the
murder has made certain revelations i'm
picating his fellow prisoners and other
parties not yet arrested A plot has
been discovered to blow up the houses Of
Parliament by means Of nitro glyeerine.
Dickens gave his last reading in Bosionon
Wednesday Of last week Atits close, IN re-
spouse 70 the demand Of the audience, Mr
Dickens made brief speech, thanked the
citizens Of that city for their kindness aud
hospitality, and bade them adieu. The au-
dience rose and gave him three cheers, and
be retired amid the waving Of hats and hand
keFchiefs.
4 reunion of the officers Of the
Army Of the Potomac is proposed to be held
at Gettysburg, Pa, about the let Of July, TO