New-York tribune., 1868-04-16
WASHINGTON.

BOOKS = AN ALLEGED DEFICIENCY = THE
FRANCHISE FOR WOMEN : MIR. STEVENS
MOVES FOR NIGHT SESSIONS - UNyAILING
THE LINCOLN STATUE.
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WASHINGTON CITY. April 10, 1868
After the adjournment of the High Court of I'M
peachment this afternoon the Senate resumed legis-
lative business bill appropriating $4,000 for con-
tngent expenses of the Senate was taken up, dis
cussed and passed. OF the named $4,000 is for
the payment of the expenses of the trial. $4,000 is
for the indefinite purposes of miscellaneous items,
and $4,000 is to pay clerks of committees and mes
sengers of the Senate. In the Of the debate
on this BILL Mr.. Cameron spoke of the accounts OF
the Secretary of the Senate in a condition that
needed investigation, He made known the fact that
a few months ago Mr.. Forney's books showed de-
falcaton of $4,000 He knew it had been said that
Mr.. Wagner. one of Mr. Forneys rela-
tives, and at that time his confidential
clerk was the guilty person, and it had been said
that Wagner had confessed it. and that Forney had
made restitution He did not believe this however.
He knew Wagner very well, and he knew him to be
an honest and upright man. He was confident that
a proper investigation would fix the crime, If there
was any. upon some one else. Two Senators spoke
in behalf of Forney and said that Wagner had con-
fessed in writing that he had used the missing money
for speculative purposes and that Forney had made
good the loss ont of his own pocket But Mr. Cameron
insisted that such was not the fact and on his motion
the Committee on Contingent Expenses was IN
structed to examine Forney's accounts and report
upon them.
The obstnacy of the Senate in failing so to modify
the 2st rule as to enable such of the Managers and
of the Presidents counsel as desired to make argu-
ments in the impeachment trial occasions the in
terested Managers much distress and Mr. Stevens
announces that he will move for night sessions OF
the House. so that the arguments may be delivered
in some way before Congress and crowded galleries
Under Mr. Washburnes order of Monday there VIII
be call of the House tomorrow, so as to secure
quorum Of members here in order that committee
business may be begun again, in anticipation Oh an
early close of the impeachment trial.
Mr. Stanbery of the Presidents counsel is still con-
fined to his room by illness. 1t is not probable that
be will be able to attend trial tomorrow The de-
tense are expected to put the members of the Cabinet
ON the witness stand tomorrow. Mr. Butler Will
continue to cross-examine, and Mr. Wilson to argue
the law points.
The Female Universal Franchise Association met
in this city last evening in furtherance of the aims
of their society. Mrs. Dr. Hathaway Mrs. Josephine
rifIing Mrs. Hall Of Kansas, Mrs. Stebbns and Mrs
Dr. Archibald sliaines fare among the persons
attending. About thirty gentlemen, among whom
were five or six colored, also attended. Mrs. Hail.
who presided said that the object of the meeting was
TO consider the best Of securing to woman her
inherent rights Prof. Wilcox read a voluminous
memorial to Congress in behalf of woman suffrage,
which however was referred to a committee. After
some further remarks, Mrs. Hall offered series OF
resolutions expressive OF the loss sustained by the
society i'll the death Of John Jolfe, which were
adopted.
n L. Mop M tool MI apa
this afternoon in front of the City Hall. The monn
ment consists of Tuscan pillar 80 feet high, sur
mounted By colossal statue of Abraham Lincoln,
all of white marble 1t is the work of Lot Fannery
of this city, and came of voluntary contributions OF
citizens of Washington, costing 5000. Thousands
OF spectators participated in the ceremonies includ-
ing Masonic orders, Sons of Temperance, and other
civil organizations. On the stand, among others,
were the President Of the United States, MaIorGens
Hancock and Emory, and other military and also
Navy officers connected with the Executive de-
partments of the Government, Members of Con
gress, and large representation OF for
eign countries Gen. Grant and Malor-Gen.
Howard were near, but not on the stand.
After prayer and the playing Of dirges by the bands
Major b. b. French delivered an address on the life
and services of Abraham Lincoln at the conclusion
of which the band played the " RAM des Naches,"
and Col. L. B. Olmstead recited poem. Then the
President of the United States was conducted to the
front of the platform, and there, pulling at the hal
wards he unvailed the statue. Shout after shout
rose from the vast multitude, the band meantime
playing air while the Star-Spangled Banner was
waved on the platform After the introduction of
the artist and the pronouncing OF the benediction,
the throng dispersed
As a mark Of respect for the memory of the late
President Lincoln and of the for the national
loss occasioned by his murder the War Office and the
several Bureaus of the War Department were closed
today at l2 o'clock by order of Secretary Stanton.
The Commandart of the Arsenal. by the same au-
thoriy caused gun TO be fired every half hour, be-
ness was generally suspended in the other Depart
ments and national flags over the public buildings
were displayed at half mast AS appropriate to the
day the Z" Last Hours of Lincoln" designed by John
b Bachelder and painted by Alonzo Chaifel. was by
invitation exhibited in the Speakers Room.