Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-04-21
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IMPEACHMENT.
WASHINGTON, April 20.
SENATE.
The court opened at eleven o'clock.
"A Ii the .,ro..o .,-ocant

Justice,
Mr.. CURTIS stated that the counsel for
the President considered their evidence as
closed.
Mr.. BINGHAM said the managers might
desire to place on the stand one or two wit
nesses who had been subpoenied early in
the trial, but who had not appeared hith-
erto.
The CHIEF JUSTICE was understood
to say it would be proper to first obtain an
order from the Senate
Mr.. BINGHAM-I wish to be under
stood that desire to consult my associates
about it first; so far as an order is concern
ed takeit for granted that the sugges-
tion made at the time that evidence was
closed on the part of the manag gers, that it
would be competent for us, without fur
ther order, If those witnesses should ap-
pear, introduce them on the stand. is suffi-
cient, because the Senate will recollect,
although have not myself referred to the
journal, that it was stated by nv associate
manager, Mr.. Butler, in the hearing of
the Senate, that we considered our cause
closed, reserving, however, the right of
calling some other witnesses or Offering
some documentary testimony that might
be obtained afterwards.
Senator JOHNSON-I am not sure /
heard correctly the honorable manager,
1 rise merely for the purpose of inquiring
whether the managers desire to have the
privilege of offering any evidence after the
argument begins. Egr
Mr.. BINGHAM-As at present advised I
am not aware that the managers have any
desire OF that sort. / wish to be under
stood by the Senaee that there are one or
two witnesses who are important on the
part of the managers who were early sub
pened on this trial, and although we have
not been able yet to findt them we have been
advised they have been in the capital for
the last AZ hOurs
Mr.. YATES repeated theinquiry wheth-
er the managers Intended to offer testmo-
ny after the argument was commenced?
Mr.. BINGHAM-As at present advised
we have no purpose of the sort. We do
not know what may occur In the progress
of the trial.
Mr.. BUTLER offered in evidence por-
tions of the journal of Congress or IVA and
1775, relative TO drafting a commission for
Washington as General-in-C Chief, and its
form as issued; also letter from the Sec
retary OF the Treasury relating to the prac-
tice OF that Department in making ad
interim appointments.
Postmaster General Randall was recalled
and produced copy of the Indictment OF
Foster Blodgett.
Mr.. BUTLER offered Blodgett's answer
to the notice of his removal.
Mr.. EVARTS objected, saying Blodgett
was not on trial.
what the managers proposed to prove,
when
The CHIEF JUSTICE said it must be put
in writing.
Mr.. BUTLER objected, and said counsel
had never before been interrupted in that
way, and was going on, hut
The CHIEF JUSTICE insisted on COM
pliance with his direction, and the offer
was written.
The managers offered to show that the
Indictment was procured by disloyal enc
mics of Blodgett; that he was removed
without hearing, and that action was not
reported to the Senate, the office being an
appointment of the President; also that
Blodgett had always been friendly to the
| United States.
| Mr.. EVARTS argued that it was not rel
evant to the case, but if it was wished to
| put Mr.. Blodgett on trial he was prepared
to prove that the charges against him were
true.
Mr.. BUTLER held that the paper was
part of the record in the case, and that Mr..
Blodgett was forced into the rebel army,
and that he had right to defend his rep
utation. The evidence also tended to show
the Presidents wilful violation of law.
| Mr.. EVARTS briefly rejoined, and the
offer being slightly modified was submit
ted to the Senate ard the evidence refused
admission without division.
/
pended Blodgett till he could be satisfied
his offence was more than technical. In
answer to the counsel the witness said he
had taken additional testimony on the sub
| jecS.
Mr.. BUTLER offered an order placing
General Sherman in command of the De-
partment of the Atlantic.
| Mr.. EVARTS objected 1t was not in
rebuttal of any evidence that had been in
| troduced.
| Mr.. BUTLER maintained that it was
| part of the Presidents action at the time
of the removal of Stanton, and was admis-
sible under previous ruling, but before the
vote was taken he withdrew the order and
put in a schedule showing the number and
pay of officers affected by the Presidents
claim of power to remove at pleasure.
The Managers offered the nominations of
| Gen. Sherman and Gen. George H. Thomas
| to brevet.
Mr.. EyARTS objected, saying the evil
| dence was not relevant.
Mr.. BUTLER maintained the right of
the Managers to continue to introduce evi-
dence in chief.
The yeas and nays resulted IA to 35; the
| evidence was not received. T.
Mr.. BUTLER announced the case on the
part of the Managers was closed.
Mr.. EVARTS made the same announce
| ment, when
| 4uS COuDSel lueH requested al au1OuTn-
ment until Tomorrow to allow him more
time for preparation. He said Mr.. Stan
berry had been relied on to make the final
argument for defence, and thought he was
now rapidly recovering. He would re-
quire a short interval in which to regain
strength. and the counsel would now sug-
gest that the adjournment be made until
| Wednesday next.
Mr.. LOGAN requested leave to file his
argument. which he said was now printed
Mr.. SHERMAN submitted an order
granting leave to the managers and coun-
sci to file arguments. Went over on OBJ
lection.
On motion of Mr.. JOHNSON, the court
adjourned till Wednesday next, and the
Senate went into Executive session, and al
2 P. NJ. adjourned.
HOUSE OF REPREsENTATlVE
The House in committee of the Whole
proceeded to the Senate chamber.
On their return the SPEAKER stated that
the House would meet tomorrow noon
for the transaction of business.
On motion of Mr.. SCHOFIELD, the COM
mittee on Foreign Affairs was instructed
to inquire into the propriety providing by
law that no claim of British crtizens for
the proceeds of captured and aban-
! doned property shall be allowed
by the Court of Claims, or by
any Executive Department, until the
claims of citizens of the United States for
lspoilation by rebel cruisers fitted out by