The Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1863-1886, 1868-04-02

WAau.NeroN. Mareh ia.

Ctflis, Lvurts, NeisOa aud Uroe3s
beck, entered and took their seats.
At5 minutes past o'clock the
managers were announced, and
took thoir ee1ts, with the execp-
ton Of Alr. Stevens, who was ab-
sent. The House was announced
Immediately, and the members
disposed themselves outside Of tho
bar.
! The minutes Of tho session yes
terday were reid by the Secretary.
The Secretary also read the an
nouncement Of the adoption Of .
replication BY the House.
Mr. Boutwell,, OF the manae eers,
then said "Mr. President, | am
charged by the msnagets with the
duty Of presenting the replication
offered ty the House Of ReprcseD-
latives."
Replication by the House Of Rep
resentatIves Of The United States
TO the answer Of Andrew Johnson,
President Of the United States to
the Articles OF Impeachment. ex-
hibited agaiast him by the House Of
representatives.
The House of Representatives of
the United States have considered
the several answers of Andrew
johnson, President Of tho United
States to the several Articles ofIn-
parchment against him, by them
exhibited, in the name Of them
selves, and Of all the people of the
United States, and reserving to
themselves an advantage OF ex-
ception to the insniiiciency Of this
answer to each and all Of the sev-
eraI Articles Of Impeachment ex-
bibited against said Andrew John
son, President OF tho United States,
do deny each and every averment
Ia said several answers, or either Of
thom, which denies or traverses
the acts. intents, crimes or misde-
meanors charged against said An
drew johnson, in said articles OF
impeachment, or either Of them,
and for replication TO the said an.
swer do say that the said Andrew
job hpson, President Of the United
States, is guilty OF the high crimes
and misdemeanors mentioned in
the SAID articles. and that the said
House Of Representatives, arc
ready to provo the same.
Senator johnson said: "Mr.
Chief Justice, | move that an au-
thenlicatsd copy be presented to
counsel ior President.
Agreed 10.
The Chief Justice Last evea
ming a motion was pending on the
part Of counsel for President, that
such time should bc allowed for
their preparation as the Senate
should please TO determine upon.
The Senator from Maryland John
SOM presented an order which
will be read by the Secretary.
The Secretary read the order
providing that ten days lime be al
lowed.
Mr.. SUMMER send to the Chair
an amendment to come immedi-
ateiy after tho word ordered, be-
ing in the nature OF substitute.
The Secretary read the amend
ment as follows: That now that
replication has been filed, the Sen.
ate adhering to its rules already
adopted, they shall proceed with
the trial from day to day, Sundays
excepted, unless otherwise order
cd, or on reasons shown.
Mr.. Edmunds Il move that tho
Senate retire TO consider that or.
der.
Mr.. Sumner and others, "no,
no"
Yeas and hays demanded and
ordered, resulting, yeas 20, nays
%.
So the Senate retired for consul
tatipn at l25. After tho Senator's
retired, Mr.. Stevens was discover
cd sitting TO the left and rear Of
the Presidents desk, having enter
ed unnotieed during the proceed.
ings. Meantime the galleries,
hitherto very quiet, rippled with
lans and chit chat, while on the
floor, the seats reserved for Sena-
tors we're invaded by knots of
members and others IN conversa-
tion.
AT 3.25 the Senate reappeared,
and order having been restored,
1.-THE Chief Justice said: IL am di.
rected to inform counsel that the
Senate have agreed to an order in
response to their application. which
viii now be read.
| Ordered that the Senate will
commence the trial of the Presi-
dent upon the articles Of impeach-
mont exhibited against him on
Monday, the Both day Of March,
and proceed therein with all dis
patch, under the rules OF the Senate,
sitting upon the trial of On i'm
peachmenb
After momentary pause, tho
Chief Justice asked "Have the
counsel for the respondent any
thing to proposeY The counsel
bowed in acquiescencc to the decis-
ion.
Mr.. Butler, one of the managers,
said if the Chair will allow me, |
will give notice to the witnesses to
appear here on Monday, the Both
inst, at l2a o'clock.
On motion of Senator Wilson,
the Court then adjourned until tho
date named.
A KENTUCKY REPUBLloAN.- ~
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