The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1868-04-21
XLth CONGREsS---Second Session
WAsnIseros, April 20.

The court opened At liam. All the
m embers present.
In response to an enquiry from the Chief
Justice, Mr.. Curtis stated that the counsel for
the President considered their evidence as
closed.
Mr.. Bingham said that the managers might
desire to place on the stand one or two wit
nesses who had been subpnnaed early in the
trial, but who had not appeared yet.
The Chief Justice was understood to say il
would be proper TO first obtain an order from
the Senate.
Mr.. Bineham-I wish to be understood. |
desire to consult my associates about it first.
So far as an order is concerned, ] take it for
granted that the suggestion made at the time
that the evidence was closed on the part Of
the managers, that it would be competent for
us, without further order, If those witnesses
should appear, 70 introduce them on the
stand, ia sufficient, because the Senate will
recolect, although have not myself referred
to the journal, it was stated by my associate
manager, Mr.. Butler, in the bearing Of the
Senate, that We considered our case closed,
reserying, however, the right of calling some
other witnesses, or offering some document
airy evidence that might be obtained altar
wards.
Senator Johnson-I am not sure / heard
correctly the honorable manager. ! arise
merely for the purpose Of enquiring whether
tbe managers desire to have the privilege of
offering any evidence after the argument be-
gins?
Mr.. Bingham--As At present advised, ]
am not aware that the managers hsve any
desire of that sort. wish il to be UNDER
stood By the Senate that there are one or two
witnesses who are important on the part OF
the managers, and although We have not yet
been able to find them, We have been advised
that they have been in the capital for the last
forty eight hours.
Mr.. Butler offered in evidence portion Of
the journal of Congress of l774-'75 relative
TO the drafting of the comm ssion for Wash
ngton as Commander-in- Chief, and It's form
as issued also letter from the Secretary Of
the Treasury relative to the practice of that
Department in making ad Interim appoint-
ments.
Postmaster General Randall was recalled,
end produced copy of the Indictment of
Foster Blodgett.
Mr.. Butler offered Blodgett's answer to the
notice Ct bis removal.
Mr. Evar,s objected, saying Blodge.t Was
not on trial.
The managers offered to show that the in
dietmen, was procured by disloyal enemies of
Blodget.
Mr. Evarts maintained ths. ii was not rele-
want, but if il was wished to put Blodget on
the stand, he was prepared 10 prove that the
charges we're true.
Mr. Butler held that the paper was part of
the record in the case. and that Blodgett IVES
forced into the rebel army, and that he had a
right TO defend his reputation. The evidence
also tended TO show the Presidents wilful
vioSAon of Law.
The Senate, without division, refused the
evidence.
Mr. Randall stated that he merely sus-
pended Biodgett till he could be satisfied bis
ofense was no more than technical
In answer to Mr.. Conness. the witness said
that he had taken additional testimony on the
snbjscs.
air Ruiler offered an order placing Gene
raj Sherman in zsnd Of the Department
OF the Atlantic.
Mr.. Eyarts ohieo ed tha. It was not 10 re.
tuiial OF any evidence that had yet been in
fodaced.
Nr. Butler maintained that il was part Of
tho Presidents action at the time OF the re-
rnoyal Of Stanton, and was admissible under
previous rulings. But before the vote vas
taken be withdrew the order. and pu, In
showing the number aud pay Of Off
GERS affected by the Presidents claim of pow
er TO remove q. pleasure.
The managers offered the nominations of
General Sherman and General Geo. Thomas
10 hrevet,
Mr. Esarts objected. saying the evidence
was not rebutting
Mr. Butler maintained the right Of the
managers to continue to introduce evidence
in chief.
Tie senHte, BY vote Of ii to 80, refused
to receive it.
Mr. Butler announced the esse for the man
ayers closed
Mr. Evar,s then made the same announce
uent.
Mr. Boutwell, requested an adjournmsn,
until to morrow, to ALLOW him more time Cor
preparation. he said Mr.. Stsnhery had
been relied On 70 make the final argument
for the defense, and though he sas nov rap
idly recovering, he would require short in
terval in which to regain strength, and he
would request that the adjournment be mad )
until "Wednesday next.
Mr.. Logan requested leave to file his ar
grEept, which he said was nov printed.
Mr. Sherman submitted an order granting
leave to the managers and counsel to Ele
their objections.
Went over on objection.
The court adjourned till Wednesday, and
the Senate vent into executive session.
Adjourned.
HOUSE.
The House met at ii o clock aud soon az
ter in Committee Of The Whole, proceeded
to the Senate chamber.
On their return the Speaker stated .ha, the
House would meet Tomorrow at noon for
the transaction of business.
On motion of Mr. Scho6eld the Committee
on Foreign Affairs was instructed to enquire
into the propriety Of providing by law that
no claim, of British citizens Tor proceeds of
captured or abandoned property be allowed
until the claims of citizens of the United
States for spoiiatioa BY rebel cruisers fitted
ont in British ports be adjusted.
Mr.. Morehead introduced resolution,
which was agreed to, instructing the Commits
tee on Commerce 10 enquire into the power
Of Congress to make regulations for the pro-
lection of life on railways.
The Speaker presented a communication
from the Secretary of the Interior, enclosing
requaat from the Committee on Patents
relative to the necessity of an increased force
Of clerks, and provision for their accommo,
dation.
Also, one from the Secretary Of the Treas
.ury conveying one from the Commissioner Of
Indian Affairs in regard 10 the necessity Of an
early appropriation for the purpose Of sub
sisting the friendly Indiana.
The House, by unanimous consent, refer
red back to the Committee on Printing the
resolution to print 10000 copies of manager
Buffers opening appment on the impeach-
nent af fhe prcsidcnt
Mr.. Washburne, Of Illinois, from the Com
mittss on Appropriations, reported back the
Senate Iill making an appropriation of $10,-
900 for defraying the expenses OF the I'm.
psschment; $40, 600 for the miscellaneous ex-
penses OF the Senate; $1,000 for extra Cap
itai police.
Mr.. Washburne said the COMMITTEES had
stricken out the other items ofthe bill and
proposed % add $16, GOO to pay Of the la
borers who he'd had no money since last De-.
cember.
Mr.. .Eidridge-We, on this side, cannot
decide whether this item of SO, 1000 is 10 pay
ell the expenses Of impeachment, or mere
bagatelle. to be followed By ten times a.
much more.
Mr.. Washburne-H necessary / would
vote 500. 600.
Mr.. Eidridee- No doubt it would be used
for that purpose.
Mr.. Washburne-I don't think il could be
used for better purpose. M
Ahsr further debate bexeen them the bin
vas passed.
1 NJ. Cobb offered ! reeolntion anthor;x;a.