The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-04-02
Trial Of President Andrew Johnson for
High Crimes and MiSdemeanOrS.
Another Unsuccessful Effort to
6nub the Chief Justice.
1 Protest Prepared by Butler Against the
Ruling Of the Court on Tuesday.
Additional Testimony for the
Prosecution.
AMUSING INCIDENTS OF THE TRIAL


AMUSING INCIDENTS OF THE TRIAL.
WASHINGTON, April I, 1865
The impeachment trial finished It's third formal
session to-day, and was quite interesting, amusing
and attractive, keeping up admirably the resem-
blance to a grand dramatic exhibiSlon which has
been noticed heretofore. There were "gay and
grave lively and severe,n splendidly mixed
up, and the audience had the opportunity both
to look solemn and to gggie' mirthfully dur
ing the progress Of the proceedings The ultra
radical desire to choke or the dgnied Chief Justice
found vent again, but was again strangled by the
High Court voting down the choking business and
sustaining Mr.. Chase. Mr.. Sumner who was the
substitute for Mr. Drake in the choke or scheme to-
day, commenced operations Immediately after the
reading Of the minutes by endeavoring to have
passed an 'order" denying the right Of Mr..
Chase to vote at all in the High Court
under any pretence whatever Mr. Sumner was
summarily choked or himself, however, by the
Judges, or jurors or whatever else they may be,
voting down the ''order" by twenty-seven nays
against twenty-one ayes. This settled Sumner
pretty effectually, and he was obliged to bear his
defeat, albeit with no very good grace.
The ultra radicals seem determined to keep up
steady fire. but their artillery is not heavy enough to
silence the thunder Of the Chief Justice and the con-
sentative element of the court.
Among the incidents Of the day particularly wor-
thy Of notice was the testimony OF the witnesses,
who gave some spice to the performance by
. variety Of unprecedented humor, which at IN
tervals threw the High Court considerably out
Of Its decorum. name was announced savoring
strongly OF the Teutonic which created confusion
~ mi in ha NJ fha faru
Gallery as to Its rendition orthographlcally. Gears
ton" exclaimed one; 'Carnston," shouted another;
'No, it's Capsten," said another, with degree OF
emphasis which seemed to satisfy everybody. "Your
name" asked Mr.. Butler. The redoubtable Delawa-
Yian, somewhat In uter In the presence Of so large
IN assembly, made several efforts to articulate his
patronymic, which rounded of in "Karsener.n Kar-
sener took the stand with sort OF mechanical bolt
and steadying himself against the inner edge Of the
1ecretary's desk, looked about him with an air
Uf bewilderment which seemed to say, "Unac-
cUstOmed as l am TO public speaking, will try
10 say something or nothing or anything"
A painful silence reigned, particularly
painful to Karsener, who occupied these trying
nents with fumbng over sheet Of foolscap on
the desk before him. stroking his beard, and as the
slence grew more intense rubbing his ear, until he
capped the climax by vigorous scratching Of his
baAd pate with an index Anger OF ponderous proper
Hons and threatening to gouge out huge pieces Of
scalp. While the uneasy Conserved Of all
Observers was at the height of his excitement, still
soothing his unsettled nerves by vigorous head
scratching with an occasional slipping OF o well
developed hand through his sparse locks, Mr.. Butler
brought him to sense Of duty by opening
ihis nrst gun. 1t was plain, unvarnished tale
he told. General Thomas told him ut the Presf-
dents ievee how how he was 'going to
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when brought in the presence Of the savage monster
OF the War ONCE. The rustic son Of Delaware en-.
Outraged the valiant Thomas in his marvellous ex-
hibition OF prospective pluck by assuring him that
the eye OF Delaware was upon him and to stand
arm. Elatcd at the fact that Delaware had an
eye upon him, the martial hero assured his
friend "he would stand as firm as q rock"
At this very moment the irrepressible Thomas
might have been seen wandering about the CORR
doris Of the Capitol in full regalia, apparently in
state of mental INDIGESTION, condition of indehnable
uneasiness, poking his head in one door Of the
Ladies' Galleries. then seating himself for o few
seconds ON the back tier Of seats, and
then, as II he had forgotten something,
shooting out to tnrn up again on the
opposite side OF the House among the gen.
temen, and by way Of diversity peri
odicaly peepng into the Reporters Gallery II to
Karsener said he had a friend whose name was
Smith, but not John Smith, who lived on the bank Of
the historic Brandywinc. This combination OF fluids
was received with rounds OF laughter, and one
Of the Board OF Managers took o drink Of
water. To be definite, Smith lived the east bank
OF the Brandywine. The applause which greeted
every burst OF spontaneous humor increased the
middle in Karsener's mental operations which he
again attempted to correct by resorting to comfort
able scratching OF his head.
The whole entertainment gave great satisfaction,
and with this fresh life infused into the play tickets
to the show are tonight in great demand.
II Is suggested by one OF the Board OF Managers of
the play that Karscner be added to the stock COM
pany, as the heavy men have thus far shown them
selves very light, and q little honest humor, 1t is
thought, win 20 far to keep up fun houses.
Notwithstanding the delay occasioned In the i'm
parchment trial by the objections interposed by the
counsel for the President in the testimony of
Mr. Burleigh the prosecution still feel confident OF
carrying the case through within the time liked as
the limit. They think that they win have entirely
finished the examination OF witnesses on their part
by the end OF the week. It Is understood that
Mr. Stanbery viii then lead or on the de-
fence, and the examination Of witnesses will
follow. This, 1t Is thought will require the
whole OF next week. The prosecution, in order
to preclude any unnecessary protraction of
the case by an indefinite examination of witnesses
on this side, have resolved to admit great DEAL by
which course they expect to avoid the sending for
persons at a distance.
From the Importance given by the defence to the
testimony OF the witness from Delaware the Board Of
Managers appear to be of the opinion that the argu-
ent against the charge Of conspiracy win be based
in great measure upon this testimony In view OF
this fact this witness directed by the prosecution
TO await The further orders OF the court.
Last evening General Butler drew up protest
against the ruling OF Chief Justice Chase and the
action Of the Senate In sustaining him therein. 1t
was his intention TO present It to the court today
but at meeting of the Managers, whereat the whole
question elaborateIy discussed, 1t was thought
best not 70 present II.
The conduct Of the chif Justice is looked upon