The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-05-22
Washington Gossip.

washington specials OF the 18th, to the Cincins
natl Enquirer, say:
The dsgrsceful proceedings in the House,
authorizing the managers-all radicals inyes-
tigste the supposed charges of corruption is re-
probated by all respectable men Of the radical
party. No honest man supposes that either Of
the recreant senators was ever approached with
corrupt proposition.
The movement on the part of the House was
designed TO create such a suspicion. Mr.. Stevens
declared to-day that q mystery surrounded the
action OF certain senators which should be sx-
planned and that Il was the purpose Of the man
ayers to ascertain the truth.
The proposition to place two Democrats on the
committee was objected to, and the proposition
rejected.
Mr.. Stevens was asked IL be considered II proper
for senators to accept bride to convict the pres
ident. After studying moment, he responded:
" don't Afnk it would be very wrong" This
furnished the key to the refusal to allow any
Democrat on the committee.
Mr.. Henderson received and replied to fourteen
different dispatches handed him while eating at
the lunch table, by newsboys. Every dispatch
was signed Fox.
Senator Henderson had no doubt but that the
meeting had been called, as stated, but be never
suspected that the system Of lying was added to
the system of outside pressure, adopted under
false.
Mr.. Henderson declared last evening that the
majority of the Senate were pleased that the pre-
sident was acquitted.
II remains only to be seen when and where the
dead carcass of impeachment shall be buried.
The disappointment of Wade is great, aud almost
unified him for business.
Forney had agreed to resign the office and ma
nipulate Pennsylvania for Wade, but since Wade's
failure to be inaugurated president, it is rumored
vantsgeous arrangement.
current rumor last evening is that Grant has
written letter, and placed 1t in the hands of a
friend, positively declining the nomination at
EhINQnO w tptan L..
radical circles. Leading men declared all was
lost.
1t is also reported that great efforts were made
last night to induce Grant to reconsider his deter
mlnation. Rawlins excitedly exclaimed: eft ia
infamous, general, infamous of you to decline"
Grant himself says he has written no such letter,
nor never contemplated it. He also says he will
be making great sacrifice to accept. He has a
good Office for life, and does not contemplate re-
signing uness elected. His present purpose is
to accept the Chicago nomination, IL rendered
him.
The exhibition at the congressional bear garden
gratifed. Stevens thought Woodward and
Schenck well matched, and few rounds would
break the monotony Of the pr )ceedings. Schenck
was rich, in pugilistc parlsnce, while he insuted
fused TO allow Woodward to reply. Schenck's
backguardsm goes to the country unrebuked.
Butler created q scene by rushing into the
House and exclaimiDg in an excited manner that
House was required to force the attendance Of
important witnesses before the managers. Gen.
G. +. Woolley, of Cincinnati, who had been sum-
moned, had left yesterday for New York to avoid
testifying.
After Mr.. Butler had blown of, Mr.. Stewart. OF
New York, stated that he had just left Gen.
Woolley at Wizards Hotel, where he had been
all day. This was wet blanket on his attempt
at excitement.
The House refused to adjourn over for the Chi
cago convention.
The radical senators clearly indicated to-day
that on no purpose would they allow new sena-
tors, If admitted, to vote as members of the court
on the articles Of impeachment now pending.
Mr.. CONFESS secuted the idea, and Mr. Fessenden
said the new senators would scOrn the suggestion
The talk about new cabinet is believed in well
informed circles TO have been mere speculation.
Senator Hendricks left for home on Saturday.
The following appears under q Washington dis.
patch Of the 18th: Their anger at Ross's defec-
zion is without bound. They charge him with
being bought with money, and swear thoy can
prove 1t, and against him and Henderson the man
ayers resolution is directed. They swear Ross
deceived them which may be true, else the vote
would not have been taken. Three radical dele
cations visited his lodging Friday night, and even
Grant spent three hours with him, not leaving his
room until two O'Clock Saturday morning, but all
In vain. The report that Chase visited johnson
yesterday Is lie Of Forneys. In view of the
hopelessness Of impeachment, Stanton has been
consulting with other consprators about giving
up the war office. The president said to repre-.
sentative yesterday, the names Of the men in the
Senate who yesterday dared to do right In de-
fance of the pressure Of their party would be
written in history in letters of gold"
washington dispatches Of the 18th say:
The following statement is predicated on in
formation derived from highly respectable sources.
II Is generally known here that some Of the
members, II not all of Presidents Johnsons cabi-
ret, have signifed their willingness to retire from
ONCE, and hence there is much speculation on
that subject
Prominent gentlemen OF both parties in CONVEX
sation recently, agreed in the sentiment that much
OF the trouble between Congress and the presi-
dent sprung from defect Of executive adminis-
tration under our present form of government,
and that II the ministry here, as in England. would
reure and give place to one In accord with the
expressed will Of the people, we should have had
peace long ago.
Reconstruction under the presidents plan hav-
ing been rejected, il is now thought by congress-
men Of both parties that be will agree to admit
Southern representatives. in any way practicable,
in order that II shall have no effect on their judg.
ment in passing on the articles Of impeachment.
1t is said if impeachment had not been penang
there is little doubt that |. new cabinet would
have long since been designated, composed Of
the most distinguished and eminent men Of the
country. II should not, therefore, create sur
prise II thorough change shall be made In con-
nection with political affairs. II these conectures
should be realized, 1t viii remain for the Senate,
In view OF the probability of the defeat of the
remaining articles on the 10th, 10 accept or reject
to the restoration Of the Union, and peace and
prosperity Of the country. II is not true that
President johnson has indicated the precise party
character Of the contemplated cabinet appoint
ments further than that they shall be men OF emil
nent abilities, such as to challenge the confidence