New-York tribune., 1868-05-12

Ot pennsylvania, Harding, Dodge, uuHPhIeS
Boutwell,, and Wilson of Iowa, Eckley
Van Horn, Latin and a host OF Others
Meanwhile Doolttle had the first 10 minutes after
the recess. As was expected he took strong GROUND
against all the articles Garrett Davis. the Jack VI
the Box" of the Senate, who never gave vote that
was not for his party except one occasion, when
on the trial, he voted to exclude leading
question, and who. within the memory of man
has not said anything more than two re-
moves from idiotcy. argued in his own
way and in his wellknOwn style against
all the articles. The announcement of the action OF
these gentlemen did not cause any unwOnted sur
Their sympathies were too well known for anybody
to be in doubt and SO they passed away But they
justified fOTegone conclusions Then came hehuer'
fon. Here was doubtful Senator. Here pawn
was TO be lost or saved. The multitude IN
the corridors who had collected in groups
around doorways and in window re-
cesses, again gathered around the main door
waiting to pounce upon the first Senator who might
present himself Cards sent to particular friends
inside by particular friends outside, in the hope that
something might be extracted which would yield an
indication of the tenor of Mr.. HendersOn's remarks
At length the word came that he had spoken against
the first and the second and the Presidents friends
were elated. Representatives of Democratic prin-
ciples rubbed their hands. and claimed the vic
tory Representatives Of Democratic newspapers
rushed TO the wires with the glad IN
telligence for their Copperhead readers, and
gloom and dscouragement fell upon the Republicans.
He had opposed the articles from to eight nclu-
siye when the Is minutes expired, leaving his
position on the remaining three underlined. The
Democrats claimed him. and the Presidents corre-
spondent again rushed to the telegraph Office TO send
the news to his mater in the White House The Re
publicans however did not etirely give up Mr.. Hen
deTson. 1t is known that he has avowed himself
within the last two months in favor of the lmpeach-
ment and conviction of the President on the llth
article alone. He speaks decidedly. In view
of this record il is not seen how he can
fail to vote right on the remaining articles.
Dixon succeeded Mr.. Henderson. He went against
all the articles in the hope of controlling portion
of the Executive patronage of Connecticut. Reverdy
johnson next claimed the attention of the Court.
He opposed them all from the beginning Alpha to
Omega which no doubt will be exceed
ingly gratifying to the Rebels of Maryland.
I yman Trumbnll of Illinois took the floor at 4:30
Here was another of the doubtful Senator'S in whom
much was TO be gained on the one hand and lost on
the other In his 10 minutes he denounced the whole
trial 1T would not said he, stand moment in any
Justices Court in the country and thus Mr.. Trum
bnlI DISCHARGED his duty in behalf of IlnOise. But
, few weeks ago he WIS paid 5000 for arguing the
of theT Reconstruction laws in
he McArdts case before the Supreme Court. Repub-
cans ask 10 n Sht what the guerdon is for defending
the President in the Impeachment trial Here, as
well as in any other place it may be mentioned that
he Illinois delegation in Congress held an informal
meeting tonight and after consideration pt Mr'
Trumbulls action to-day concluded that of befray-
,rs he is the prince that more than al else he helped
n the defeat of the measure so far; and that II hs
erm were to expire on the 4th of next March. and
lot five years thence, he would take far al
erent view of the articles Of impeachment
William Pitt Fessenden followed at $50 o'clock. He,
90 ranged himself with the uphoders Of the Presi-
lent. Why did he do SO Did bis defeat for the
position of President pyo ifm Of the Senate rlicn
IA, Lincoln was Killed and Andrew johnson quit
he Senate for the White House, have anything to do
With it7 number ef Republicans tonight say so,
a striving to occocnt for the opinion which " the
eadiug mind of the Senate reached the articles
f impeachment. William Pitt Fessenden, he il
nOwn to Maine gave his opinion to Andrew john
IN on the subject before he gave 1t to the Senate
nd Andrew Johnson gave the information 10 the
Of a Democratic journal in New
FORK in the columns of which 1t may
,e found this morning. 1t was now % o'clock,
nd the Senate took recess until a.
The Capitol was seetling with excited crowds all
he evening. Every hall and corridor, every stair
yav and lobby, and every yard of tenable space
rom the rotunda TO the fathest corner Of the Senate
wing was occupied. The heat was insufierable, and
he tobacco smoke, the profane denunciations, and
he general air of recklessness which prevailed
,mofg every knot of human beings, did not make
he labor of waiting pleasure. Pushing your head
nto the crowd, such expressions as the following
we're heard .,,,,. -,
Grimes, Henderson, and Van Winklc are
zone sure and they are the only ones; that leaves
wo and the latest adyces in there to indicate
hat conviction will carry by two votes, including
Ben Wade's" -,
How is Fowler7 Is he sure for cOnvictionP
al hear he is silent as an infant oyster and may be
counted either way; guess he's all right" Another
avs: That's not 80 sure he has a great amount OF
State pride, and he has at no time ceased his
,isits to the White House. lie has been cheek
" jowl with the Democrats all the time,
md if he can have tho slightest excuse
or voting for acquittal, he will do it. lie VIII
ollow the winning side; so viii Ross and Anthony
md S1rague. They may not vote against all OF the
articles hut you may bet that whether they vote the
President guilty of the charges or not, they VIII
vote that the offences not high crimes and mis-
1emeanors, and not of sufficient consequence to de-
pose the President"
Another says. Il know Ross is all right and that
Rhody is firm Trumbulls son told me tonight that
that his father said johnson would be convicted and
it's simply nonsence to talk Of Anthony and sprague
| know they'll vote for conviction
The thing looks dark to me- said Congressman
in another crowd 1t reminds me of a friend who
came into my Office quite chopfallen and surly one
and asked him what was the matter lie
said he didn't care d--n. but that his own dog
had bitten him. Well, if Johnson is cleared, the
Goddess Of Liberty on the dome ought TO