The Cadiz sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1864-1911, 1868-04-22

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| docket book with him.
Senator johnson theo offered a question
! to be put 10 Gen. Sherman; when the Pres
I ident rendered you the ufIice Of Secretary
Of War, nd interim, January Goth and Both,
| 1868, did he AZ any time Of making such
tender, state what his purpose was? Ques-
! tian objected to, submitted, yeas 26 nays %.
| Mr.. johnson then offered the additional
question. viii you state what he said his
purpose was? Objected to. The Chief
! Justice rulrd the question was admissible,
lit tended to show. the import Of the Pres.
Uent' action, and in expressing bis oplD>
ion remarked that this court was not bound
by the same restrictive rules in admitting
evidence as some of different character
Yeas and nays resulted 26 TO %, so ques>
ton was an,wercd.
The conversations we're long. President
told witness the relations between himself
and Stauton were such that he could rot
have the Office administered properly in the
interest of the army and the whole country
while held position as Secretary OF War.
In the desire to promote and care for those
interests, the President said he offered the
witness the position OF Secretary dd interim
Witness asked the President why he did
not have case made up by his lawyers, so
ais 10 bring about change without involv'
ing the witness, an officer in the army, in
the matter, Pre- sident replied it could not
be done, but if it could, Stanton's case
could not stand an hour. The question was
then asked Mr. Stanbery, have you answer
ed as to what occurred on both occasions?-
Objected to on the ground that the witness
had been dismissed from the stand, and
that therefore his examination could not be
renewed. The Chief Justice ruled it could
be, and decision of the Court being called
for debate ensued between Butler and
Evarts. The former in the course of his
remarks having by his tone and manner in
saying the question was put by the Senator
from Maryland, not as counsel for the Pres
ident seemed to answer contrary. johns
son rose and IN very emphatic end ner>
vous manner repeed any iDsinuatihn, add
ing that he regarded it bis solemn duty as q
Senator to put the question, Butler insist
ed that he meant no sarcasm, and johnson
expressed himself satisfied.
Stanbery continued argument in defense
of claim that Counsel mad the right to con-
tinue examination. Bingham followed. =
In course of argument said testimony OF
witness had 50 far been injurious to respon-
dent, and Bis counsel wished to cross exam
inc him in hope OF eliclting something bet>
ter Bingham maintained at some length
it was in power Of the President to procure.
JUDICIAL question OF case by means OF a
quo acaranto Evarts remarked they were
perfectly satisfied with evidence given by
witness, and MIR. Bingh N concluded, hav-
ing spoken with earnestness. Chiet JUS
tee again expressed hiss opinion that wits
ness could answer Mr.. Johnson 5 question.
Have you answered as to both occasions?-
Witness said at first interview nothing very
definite said by President or himself. hur-
ing the second conversation the President
expressed wish to have the constitutionallty
of Tenure of Office law decided; also said
to witness, that if he accepted to position
of Secretary dd interim, Stanton would
make no resistance, because he knew him
to be cowardly. Witness gave no positive
answer at the time, but sent it in writing
Henderson put question, did President on
either occasion express firm determination
to remove Ttanton? Witness replied, the
President never expressed any intention to
use force but seemed determined their res
lations should cease Howard asked, what
did President say about force? The witness
repeated what he said before his relation to
President. the belief that Mr.. Stanton
would make no resistance. Henderson
asked, whether witBess gave President any
advise on this subject?
Senate without any division refused to
admit it. Managers notified Gen. Sherman
that they would require his attendance in
the morning, aud he left 'he stand.
Mr.. Meigs was recalled end produced the
pocket book. from which he read entries IN
Thomas and Stanton case. Court adjourns
ed at 4.40.