The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1868-05-14
IMPEACHMENT.
THE GLOON PASSING AWAY.
Boiling Senators Denouneed--Wires
Rurdened with Angry Mesa
Ees-Senator Henderson,
Comes TO Terms.
The Cause OF DefeetiOn.-ThIs At.
tempted Bribery 10 be InyestI.
Sated.-The Confidence TN
Conviction Renewed.
WAsHIEeToN. May II, 1858.


The fact has come to light that
Messrs. Henderson, Trumbull, Grimes
and Fessenden had fully decided upon
their course last Friday, and that those
in the proper ring were made aware OF
the situation. Ibis caused the hitherto
unexplained confidence at the White
House on that day. There is still con-
siderable confidence that conviction
will take place on the second and elev-
enth articles, though the President has
had eighteen hours to work in, and ali
The money whisky ring can furnish,
and only Two more to buy up out of six
regarded doubtful. Senator Howard Is
quite sick this morning. a postpone
ment may be ordered. The indigna.
ton among Republicans is intense.
Confidence is increasing that the
eleventh article with the second will
succeed. The Presidents friends assert
openly this morning that he knew Mr..
Trumbull's position week ago last
Sunday, and used his knowledge to
operate upon other Senators. Mr.
Sherman will vote for the second, third,
eighth and eleventh articles. Mr..
Henderson'S friends declare he will
vote for the eleventh, article. A ma
jority OF the Republicans are despond-
emit. Isl ~ Lgs Sgt#
It is thought that the plan by which
Yesterdays detection was secured will
be SO far exposed as to strengthen the
case, On the other hand, grave fears
President will bring to bear. Mr.
Wade says positively he will vote on
all the articles, from first to last, as he
deems 1t his duty to do, and that when
the case is decided it will be quite time
enough to consider other questions
which concern him personally.
Before concluding to adjourn, an at
tempt was made to arrange a pair be-
tween Howard and Fessenden, but the
latter refused. Mr.. Henderson's agree
ment with his delegation is having
great effect In changing the whole as
pect of affairs. Maine and Illinois del
egationS are trying TO move Trumbull.
Since the adjournment of the Senate
there has been a free expression of
opinions by Senators among their
friends, and its general character is
such as to decidedly strengthen i'm.
peachment. Dispatches are pouring
in upon Congressman from all parts OF
the country, showing the excitement to
be very great. Movements for indigna-
ton meetings are in progress in vari-
ous quarters. Johnson's friends and
the boiling Republican Senators admit
that delay till Saturday will, through
force of public opinion, secure convic-
ton.
members of the House that detection
among Republican Senators was
brought about by direct collision with
the President through his friends, that
1t is their intention TO move for full
investigation of the affair as soon as
the vote Is taken.
The action OF the Senators prominent
In the detection was denounced on all
sides. Responses from the country be-
gan to come TO Senators and Repre-
sentatiyes sometime before noon, and
before adjournment were being re-
ceived in an uninterrupted stream.
These being passed around soon set the
minds of all at rest concerning the feel
through, the telegraph men say there
has been no great occasion in long
time where the country was SO prompt
to respond, and where the sentiment
expressed was as strong and SO nearly
of the same character.
The Missouri delegation in the House
took very early steps to bring their in
fluence to bear on Mr.. Henderson. To-
pether with General Lavender and
Chas. Rowland, of ST. Louis, they call
ed at s O'Clock this morning, and told
him frankly that while they had the
most friendly feelings for him, they
deemed it their duty TO come and con-
sult freely with him about the situa-
rfon, He received them cordially, and
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could not conscientiously vote ioI
some of the articles, but that he had
the deepest interest in the success of the
Republican party; that he had no pari
or sympathy with any movement &c
break il up, or to form another organi
cation outside of it, that he thought
1t his duty to consult with then
and to take their advice. H'
then proposed that they should take :
| little time TO consider the matter ant
notify him of their conclusion befor!
the Senate met. He further proposed
to put his resignation in their hands tC
telegraph to Governor Fletcher, with
the request to appoint SUCCESSOR a
once. he also promised in case ht
should leave the Senate 70 go to Mis-
souri, and stump the State for the sue
cess of the radical ticket, throughout
the coming campaign. Beforethe SEN
ate met, the delegation had agreed up
| ON the request contained in the follow
ing letter, and presented the same tc
| Mr.. Henderson: aH