The New York herald., 1868-03-05
Preliminary Steps to the Trial
of the President.
Proc eSSion Of Representatives to the
Senate Chamber.
The Articles Of Impeachment Read in
Presence of Both Houses.
Views Of Chief Justice Chase Regarding the
Rules Of the Court.
TIE IMPEACHMENT BUSINESS.


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WASHINGTON March 4, 1s6S
Thu managers of impeachment at the Bar
OF the Sennte-Scenes and Incidents.
The second act Of tho Impeachment proceedings,
which may be comedy, FARGO drama as future crcum
stances shall decide oamo or in the Senate Chamber
this afternoon. The House Managers presented their
articles Of impeachment against the President. There
large audenoa and every seat and available place
IN the gallery crowded by interested spectators
gathered together IN anticipation OF the solemn present.
of the indictment Of the Grand Jury OF the Nation
70 the Highest Court OF the country
Opposite the Presidents desk eight cushioned arm
chairs were placed In front OF the first semcrcls OF
seats, for tho Managers the part OF the House. and
behind the las. semicirce the places allotted the
members OF the House who should be In attendance
tho occasion. The vast audience which had poured
into the galleries upon the opening Of the doors Of the
Senate sat with the greatest patience for hours await
ing the arrival OF the procession which to escort the
Managers from the House to tho Senate.
The only events OF peculiarly Interesting ch aractcr
hat attracted the attention Of the spectators the
presentation by Mr. Wade Of q communication from
Chief Justice Chase wherein he gives his views con-
eernipg the proper organization Of the Senate as High
Court Of impeachment and the proceedings TO
bc taken therein As this considered q sort OF
judicial protest against tho action Of the Senate
adopting beforehand the regulations for the gov
eminent OF the court without asking tho views
Of the high official who is to preside, had somewhat
the same effect upon the Senators that exploding
torpedo would have in q school Of PROPOSES There
were at once tremendous ebulltion and excitement
and general laying together Of heads, which nodded
and shook and bobbed in the most mysterious manner
Finally, seeing that the damage could be at once
repaired the commune alton ordered to the Com
mittee Regulations OF the Senate. Among the
audience the communication created buzz that lasted
time and considerably relieved the tedium OF the
morning hours Subsequently four noble chieftains
from the far West staIked in the Senate in all the bril-
lancy Of paint and beads and olidy glanced the
scene.
At one O'Clock the rumor ran around that the Man.
ayers had reached the Senate and occasioned brief u
ter, which died away oppressive stiffness when the
doors thrown open and the Managers appeared
lowed bya crowd Of Congressman, tho Speaker and
Clerk OF the House OF Representatives and host Of petty
olcias The proceedings OF the Senate at once
suspended and the Sergeant Arms in O loud, clear
voice announced 1.-THE Managers OF Impeachment on the
part Of the House OF Representatives" President Wade
arose from the chair and sad "The Managers Of the
House will please forward and take the seats |
assigned to them.n
The Sergeant-at Arms thereupon ushered in the |
Managers Mr.. Bingham 'front.' arm in arm |
with Mr. Boutwell, and followed By Messrs. Wilson and
Williams, MIR. Thad Stevens walking alone and leaning
In a feeble manner upon his caue. Tho procession |
moved down the middle aisle to tho open space in |
front OF the Presidents desk and took their ssats
Mr. Dawes although not Of the Managers took his
seat with them. Upon motion Of Senator Hendricks
Speaker Collax was inviIod 10 take a seat by Vice
President Wade, ana Senator Grimes escorted him to
hs place. TIE balance OF the procession, made up OF
the republican members Of the House took their paces
behind the Senators seats and remained standing
Only three democratic mombers present on the
floor
When silence had been restored and tho doors OF the
Senate closed 10 prevent any OF spectators 10
disturb the ceremony Mr. bingham and all tbo man
bers 0, the commttee aross save Mr. s,evene who re
rnained in his sea, throughout and in a clear volcs
sad:-"The Managers OF the House OF REPRESENTATIVES
10 present articles of impeachment against Andrew
johnson President Of the United States appear before
the senate OF the Uned States to tbs CHARGES
against Andrew Johnson President OF tie Uuited
States"
President waaaoTne ssruean,.a,Arm, viii nro
e,am.n
Thereupon the seryoaut-at Arms shouted out.-"uear
yel hear We hear vel All persons are commanded 10
keen silence on pain Of imprsonmont wbe tho ropsa
Q, Representatives ia exhibiting 10 tho Senate Of tba
United States articles OF impeachment against Andrew
Johnson President OF tho United sta,esn
Mr. Bingham then rose and began the reading OF the
articles. During tho reading perfect silence reiened
throughout the chamber all Senator'S gave tho
closest attention tie various articles displayed on the
part OF the House.
At tho conclusion Of the reading which occuped
thirty minutes Mr. Wade said:-"The Senate win
due order and coguizauce Of the articles or in
peahment or which due notice viii be given b. the
Senate to tho House OF RepresentatIyesn
Tho mentcrs Q. the House then withdrew in Irregu.
lar order the spectators long breath hurried out
Of the Chamber and the business c tho ssna.e wea, On
in It's nsual manner
Cnief Justice Chase's Protest to the Rules Of
Lhe senate.
lbs ie'ier of Chei Justice Chase protesting against the
"'On - 'ae senate 10 FORMING rules Tor the impeach
mcn' u'A came unexpectedly upon that oody. The
iaue-'s ~ eAueney indignant, and say that u IS
peOo = 'upsINasa' interference on the part Of INA