The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1868-06-16
Impeachment Record Of the
Athens Messenger.


Impeachment Record Of the
Athens Messenger.
Thinking it possible that the editor of
the Messenger desired tosee his utteran.
ces on impeachment compiled, we this
week furnish some of his most brilliant
efforts:
March 5-"Upen the question of the
or utility of removing Andrew
johnson frem the Office of Executive of
the, Nation, underthe impeachment Of the
House Of Representatives, there should
be but one opinion among loyal men,.
The country has already too long suffer-
ed from his treachery,. endured his un.
faithfulness in Office and submitted to his
nsurpations of power, -.-.--z-z--e-
March 19-Ehen Andrew johnson
wilfully set aside and de6antly violated
The Tenure of. Office law, he the same as
declared that the supreme governing
power of the Nation is lodged in his
hands. Should Congress and the people
permit this, the first step would have been
taken toward the establishment of des-
#potism in this country of law and popu-
lar self government.
ct is reported that the President, when
deposed from Office, will make a stumping
tour through the country, from New York
to the far West. He will only need one
more swing around the circle to make
the popular verdict unanimous"
March 26-.The trouble thus yiyidly
anticipated by Mr.. Lincoln, fell upon the
country, and.now promises soon to be ter
minated by the process of impeachment.
"Motto for the Radicals after impeach-
ment is aceomplished-sWade inl'"
April 9-"N one;who has followed the
trial fails to see that the Managers have
made outa very compact and perfect case
t"There is no doubt that impeachment
will be very good thing for the country
if it turns out well" ;i.st se. 81
April l6-He came into the White
House through assassination and will 60
out of it BY impeachment. A very re.
markable man is this Gopperhead Mo-
|ses,'
May 14-aThe evidence presented by
the Managers vindicate the charges made
by the Representatives of the People,
and affords the Senate the clearest
grounds for conviction. bses7eas;6 gs
ss'Those Republican Senators who have
indicated their intention to vote for the
acquittal Of the President have delicate
souis.-a higher sense OF charity and a
broader benevolence than is the common
blessing Of mankind In their betrayal
Of the cause Of the people they have in
yoked their own doom. They have sown
the wind and they must reap the whirl-
wind. The loyal hosts of patriots who
triumphod over rebellion will yet secure
a triumph Cor the right, even if it be
slow. Betrayers of your country and
party beware!' Rt-aa.a ue.e I'll Is
May; 21--"The cause of the people has
been defeated by the treaeheryof seven
Republican Senators. The failure of inn
peachment may be regarded as a serious
reverse to the pacifoation and reconstruc-
ton Of fthe Southern States4in fact to
the harmony and prosperity of the whole
country. .sia s' @ -reaa ea
sThs honor Of the Republic has been
stained by the failure of Fessenden &
Co. to aid in discarding o President who
has disgraced it. The vote of each Sem
ator who voted for acquittal was a bullet
- W w ssas ~ aSIasass Iasa Az
peace Of the land al the mercy Of bad
man emboldened BY impunity. aa
sAll honor to the true men who have
oone tneir ou'y IN sniS irial1.ne iaien-
~: SelSan.s ~ .no aoya, psOp.o ,,a nno Oa
Sel'uor snpision nol .eaens0 OGsau %a 90. -
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so.a e.so;. ovs.a 10y ~, =. ,ss.S sa,aJ i
ceme, 'nelr names Mil pe .e.neMpe.eo
s1 misl la.,'uus anu nIno' anu VIZ Moa ~
Mr. Mr. johnson n.'.t thew will poirt to the re-
core. and show that 141 Representatives
stain.,' ss a;I5a
Article 11-Guilty 35. Not Guilty 19.
sg sss ss :" "
ST. & |" 50 I"
Acquitted on all the Articles and the
Courtadj journed SINE die by vote of "a
to i6. s. a5 A lpse
LATER,
oregon Democratic. Congressman
elected by a majority OF from one TO TWO
thousand. Democratic gain from ,0UU