New-York tribune., 1868-03-31


constitutional power 10 do, Andrew Johnson last afore @
sad, again changed his course and declared that Con
gress had no power 10 legislate upon that snect a
the two houses had only the power separately TO judge OF
the qualifications OF the members who might be sent 70
organizations which Andrew johnson had called into
existence by his late dt the electvrs OF which were yo
ing by his permission aud under his llmltatonsi Who
does not know that when Congress assuming ts righu
passed such amendment and had submitted it TO the
States as measure OF paeincation Andrew johnson al
in Rebellion as well as others to reject the amendment
so that 1t might not operate law and thus establish
In the members Of the Electoral College, aud In the num-
ber Of the TO the Congress of the United
states Lest any should doubt the correctness OF
this piece OF history the truth of this fame.
sha show that while tile Legislature Of Alabama
whereby il had rejected this CONSTITUTIONAL amendment
the fact being brought to the knowledge Andrew John
message under his own hand, here TO BE- produced.
TO show bis intent and purposes. advised the
legislature against passing the amendment, and to re
main firm IN their opposition to Congress. We shal
show like advice OF Andrew johnson upon the same sub
ec to the Legislature Of South Carolina and this, too
in the Winter OF 1867 after the action OF Congress in
In the previous election by overwhelming majority.
Thus charge that Andrew Johnson President Of the
ona action OF Congress and bring it to naught but also
to hinder and oppose the execution OF the Will OF the
mode by which be done, through the ballObox In
the election Of their representatives Who does not know
power he everywhere denounced Congress the legality
and constitutloualty OF Its action, and dehed It's
ncunced his intentions and carried ont his purpose
far as he was able, OF removing g, every cry
United States And IL Is TO cary out thiS plan OF aeu0h
that he claims the unlimited power OF removal Tor the
Who does not know that in pursuance of the same pan
he used his power ndiscrminaely 10 preVeht ine
Of the country ana when laws passed by the con
stitus majority his vetoes, he MADE the most
and for the purpose OF making that Opposition
he endeavored to array. and dd array an ans peopd @
against the true end loyal men, tnelI nelkn
bors so that murders aSsasslnatlors ana % m1'Ia he
cres were rife all over the Southern states, when ho
encouraged by his refusal to consent that single mur
derer be punished though thousands OF good men nave
orders 10 the execution OF acts OF congress Dy
the military commanders who were charged . NJ
ATTEMPT To get control OF the military force OF ne uo
ernmen by the sezing OF the Department 0i WAT @
done I'm pursuance OF his general design, II were pos
sble overthrow the Congress oil the Onteu oaIes an
he claims by his answer the right TO cohtIo AZ DIE
officer OF the army navy civil, and diplomatic service
OF the United States lie asks you here, senators,
that right to invest him with that power, 10 DC
with the ntents and for the purposes Mhicn nc nS
already shown The responsibility Is with you; thc safe
guards of the Constitution against usurpatlon ao III you
hands the Interests and hopes Oh ~ es has
done It's duty. We have presented the Iaets IN 1G
Your bar and demand Judgment at hands for his 80
great crimes. Never again, II Andrew johnson 80 du.
country by constitutional checks guards stay the us
pations of fexecuve power speak therefore, not the
language Of exaggeraOn, but the words OF truth ana SO
beress that future political welfare and liberties OF
all hang trembling ON the decision OF the hour
IHR MANAGERS SUBMIT THEIR TESTIMONY ~,
Mr. BINGHAM. OF the Managers, rose aud SAID; Mr..
PREsDEST-The Managers on the part OF the House are
rIdy to proceed with the testimony 10 make good tho
articles OF exhibited by the House of Rep
resentayes against the President OF the Unlen staer
aud my associate, Mr. Wilson, viii present the te'l
Mr. WILSON, wish to state. IN behalf Of tho Man
ayers that notwithstanding tho meaning OF the docu-
mcnts which deem Important TO DO presented IN esl
dence has In the exhibits accompanying the
opnon ;6 II is proper for us 70 introduce tho docu
men originally hy way OF guarding against any inisna
that might arse from imperfect copies SET OUT III 'e
ofer first on behalf OF the managers certified copy
of the Of office OF the President Of the United states
Il O. o"aJ viii i.'al ,r.egs ,s. es. Of Pre-,
PrOseci lyrEd Consultation Of Tie UH'ei STATE.
To which ia attached the following certincatc;
,,,. L ss%SS sss:S c.l Si As Gn os De S I Day 1 3 ne ~
sS H u, Grs ssoS Of .sS SSS b. Ii! ss y A igsls isa
late President % The oes Of President have es'o'd az
took ,aa e-eboi the oath Of Osos 'osSs is' T. 9s
Mr. @iis0S read the attestation Of the document b.
Frederick seward, Acting Secretary OF state ana con
rre'arr ~ Mar by Prssideit Lincoln II as
foiug message received from the fFe@eRt Of We C s
~ \. Ssy ~ ssdi, %. Of % rIied s, ror. Ria ss
of PesnsylVsna u te seerstaTy Of "A u Pa.s =" % 1
nominated o be Minister y Rus'is ASHAAAs LisooiN
| Tys-atrs Mansoa Jan. 10. lsC7
IneIt Offer tho ratification Of the Senate In executive
se sslon upon the said nomination: .,.o
SENATE o "a U.ited stats Jtn - lnf
aud the appointment
~ of PeBnlyabA 10 be seerss Of VA AGeaoH
Sir. WILSON read the certhcaton by the Secretary o.
| the senate. Al,
next offer copy OF the communication made 70 IN,
suae Dee a. lsCT by the President. AS the docuInCn
M somewhat lengthy. will BOT read II unless desired;
h tbe Mcage OF the President OF tho United states az
signing his for the suspension OF the Secretary
| War.
! SEVERAL sESATORS-Read Il.
| Mr. WILSON read from the youmlnous papers untl! q
! E20, when -, ,--,.-. 4,
! the Hon. Managers would allow mo would move
| adjourn. , ---, -.
| concerned they would dispense with the reading.
| Mr. SHERMAN move that the Senate. sitting as
| usual hour =,
Mr. SUMNER suggested an adjournment untn 10 o'clock
hut the ChiefJustce put the question on Mr. hherman
mniinn. Ad docared 10 carred and Yncdtel nc cnar