Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1868-03-27

Impeachment Proceedings.
The following is a synopsis of the Inn
parchment proceedings on the 23d, as re-
ported by telegraph
After the organization of the Court, Mr..
Stanbery arose and remarked that he and
his brother counsel had been engaged
every hour since the Court last met
in preparing the answer. Even though
the time was too brief, nevertheless
he hoped the answer would be found suf-
ficient. sr ..,
Judge Curtis then proceeded to read the
answer.
In answer to the first article of impeach-
ment the President proceeds to quote the
Constitution and laws of Congress relating
to the appointment of Secretary of the
Department of War. He then details the
manner in which Stanton was appointed
originally by Mr.. Lincoln, and says at no
time did Stanton receive any appointment
from him (Andrew Johnson). He further
answers that the public welfare did not
admit, in his judgment, of Stanton re-
naming Secretary of War. -" -
The President says, in his answer, that
he could not hold either social or official
intercourse with Stanton. He next goes
on to detail the correspondence between
the President and Stanton when the latter
was dismissed last August. He says he
next considered what course should be
taken to compel Stanton to surrender the
office of Secretary of War. He states thashe
was informed that the Constitution of the
United States, as we'll as the precedents
and practice of the Government since its
formation, gave him power to remove any
of his Cabinet officers. He accordingly
removed Stanton, and informed the Senate
of what he had done.
The President next proceeds TO consider
the provisions of the Tenure Of Office bill
as applicable to Stanton's case, stating that
he believes it wholly imperative. Even
granting it constitutional, it did not, in his
opinion, affect the case of Stanton.
The remainder of the Presidents an
swer to the first article consists of long
legal argument against the Tenure Of
Office bill, and in favor of the Presidents
right to remove his Cabinet officers at
pleasure. He coufesses to having issued
an order last February for the removal of
Stanton second time, and to having ap-
pointed Lorenzo Thomas as Secretary of
War. He denies that the order for the
removal of Stanton was in violation of the
Constitution of the United States, or any
laws thereof, or of his oath Of Office.
Mr. Stanbery read the answer to the
second article of impeachment. He denies
all the charges in this article. At the time
he issued the order for the appointment of
Lorenzo Thomas, there was vacancy in
the War Office.
For answer to the third article, the re-
spondent denies that he made any appoint
ment to the War Office, but simply author
lied General Thomas to act ad interim.
For answer to the fourth article, he de-
MES having conspired with General
Thomas or any other person to prevent
Stanton from holding the office of Secre-
tary of War. He further denies having
authorized any force to be used in remov-
ing Stanton. He dwells on this at length,
and excerpts to all the allegations made.
For answer to the fifth article, the re-
spondent denies having bindered the ex-
ecution of the Tenure Of Office act, either
in the city of Washington or elsewhere.
AS in reply to the fourth article he denies
the suasciency of the charge.
In answer to the sixth article, the re-
spondent denies that he attempted to pos
sess himself of any property OF the United
States.
For answer to the seventh article he
denies all the charges made therein, and
states that the allegations are insufficient.
For answer to the eighth article, he de-
mics all intention of violence, and says he
simply wanted to get the matter before the
courts. u
In answer to the ninth article, he pro-
ceeds to dets.il the interview between him
self and General Emory. He denies hav
ing requested General Emory or any other
officer to violate or disobey any law or any
rule for the regulation of the army. He
denies having said or done anything at any
interview with General Emory which can
be construed as high crime and INSIDE
meanor
Mr.. Everts proceeded to read the an
sWer to the 10th article. It starts out with
an allusion to the Philadelphia johnson
Convention, and the President goes on to
say that the Convention adopted declara-
ton of principles, and appointed dele
CATION to wait upon the President, and
present said declaration. He then goes on
to detail the interview which took place
in the White House between himself and
the delegation. He says his speech on that
occasion was incorrectly reported, and
that the extracts quoted in the articles in
question by the House of Representatives
are not parts of bis speech. He makes the
same statement with regard to his Cleve-
land speech. He also denies the correct
ness Of passages quoted in the article from
his st. Louis speech. In further answer
to this article, he protests that he has not
been unmindful of the high duties of his
office. He denies having endeavored to
bring Congress into contempt, and asserts
that during his official career he always
acknowledged the authority and legality
of Congress.
The remainder of the answer consists Of
an elaborate defense of his several
speeches.
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