The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1868-04-29
AT;L THE NEWS

upon the ground OF parry necessity. lhes'
i ag say the Radical party will go tt
destruction if Johnson is acquitted. The,
name name as doubtful, Fowler, Anthony
Grimes, Sprague, Ross, Van Wrinkle, Fes
sender, Henderson and Wiley. These art
~ he beset Immediately, and by sort o
rolitical terrorism are to be driven int
Votes for Johnson's conviction.
Grant is in the scheme and was cheek
hv.iovl with the lobbyists last night in thu
ears ~ coming from New York.
The belief among the best judges here i;
that the President will be acquitted, bu
nearly oil the Radicals profess to feel nc
aoabt chat he will be convicted. pl
The general calculation is, that the i'm
neacbment verdict will be rendered OF
Irnesday of next week. There are very
GOOD reasons for believing the President
Rill be acquitted, but the carpct-baggers
,o.nipht claim to have secured the votes O
tbree of the eleven doubtful Senators.
Generals Sherman and Hancock dinet
with the President this evening, en-. femiNe
WASHINGTON, April 2l.-Mr. Stahbery's
health improves slowly, and it is feared he
will not be strong enough to make speech
in the impeachment trial.
Il is reported that Senator Thayer has
entered into an arrangement with Mr.
Wade whereby Thaysr is to secure the Re.
nublican vote of his State, Nebraska, fol-
Mr.. Wade, and the latter is to appoint the
former Secretary Of the Interior, in case
President, Johnson shall he deposed. It is
olso said that Gen. Logan has assurance
that shall, receive the appointment OF
Secretary Of War.
WASHINGTON, April .22.-It is not de.
fnitely settled as to the order in which the
arguments Of the managers shall be presen-
teS for the defence. Mr.. Wilson makes
the next speech, Mr.. Groesbeck follows,
and Mr.. EEarts closes. . -
There does not appear to be any assur-
ance that MIR. Stanbery's health will be
sufficiently improved to enable him to
make a speech.
Mr.. Wilson, Of the managers, will Meth
Grille nor make any additional argument.
lie SAYS he is too anxious to get through
thshe trial to delay proceedings in lis
ting to him.
Logan will file, but not deliver, his az
gument tomorrow. a
Stevens will be ready to make his speech
ofone hour on Friday. Ia ~
The managers meet at 10 o'clock A.. NJ.
tomorrow, to arrange the order CT theft
speeches under the new rule. rr' 9. g
Gen. Schofeld, Commander Of the First
Military. District, left here tonight for
Richmond During his stay he kept him
self secluded us much as possible. His
name was not registered at the hotel where
he put up for one day, and yesterday morn
ING Gen. Grant called in his carriage az the
hotel and removed Gen. Sehofeld and bis
baggage to his Grants )r residence. The
purpose Of scho6eld's visit is understood
to be for consultation with Gen. Grant,
and to learn how far he would be permitted
to 90 in carrying ont the ideas suggested iu
his speech of last Friday to The Virginia
Convention relative to extended 9isfrai,-
easements and disqualification for Office.
WASHINGTON, April 23.-The Radicals
are arrogant in their confidence of convic-
tion. The atmosphere is full oft, and the
most stubborn acquittal prospects are be
coming shakey. Still nothing tangible has
transpired to Strengthen one party or to
weaken the other.
Nelson's speech is regarded as admira-
BILE in it's place. 1t deals with facts which
must warm the hearts Of those who fought
for the Union towards MIR. Johussn. Mel
sons Tennessee earDestness and pronun-
citation makes the injudcious laugh, bnt he
is listened to with profund attention by
doubtful Senators. His speech covers
ground which no one else could safely treat.
Nelson is Johnson's lifetime neighbor,
and even tho sneerers acknowledge the
honesty of his rough logic.
WASHINGTON, April 3d.. House. Moth
ing done.
Contradiction to meet at noon post
poned. Boutwell, resumed.
Coags Coatiuaed.-Boutwell concluded
Recess. 81 *
Nelson, of Tennessee, spoke extempore.
Alluded to the magnitude of the occasion,
and feared lack of abilityto properly treat
It. The managers charged Mr.. johnson
with evil nature and wickedness, and
characterised him as detestable character
accused the President of everything from
great political criminal to common scold.
Nelson gave the Presidents biography in
refutation of these charges and aspersions.
Those who, like Nelson, knew the Presi-
dent best, best sustained the President =,
Nelson felt he was notaddressing Senators
as politicians but as judges, who would
rise above the prejudice ofparty was con-
fdent outside pressure would be indignant
ly repealed, If he believed conviction q
foregone conclusion, humble as he was, he
would scom to address them. Nelson
cited resolutions offered by johnson and
adopted by Congress Immediately after the
Bull Run disaster, declaring the purposes
ofthe war, and which are still unrepealed.
10 these resolutions Johnson was faithful.
lincoln's policy, after Lees surrender, was
based on these resolutions, which johnson
had faithfully carried out. Congress claim.
ed powers in the reconstruction acts by
implication; the Presidents powers are
more plainly implied. The President had
aright.to his opinion, honestly, and the
integrity of his motive must be presumed
in such case. Nelson claimed Congress
had justified the Presidents policy in the
primary recognition of Virginia. Nelson
argued the judicial character Of the Senate,
and denounced the claim of the managers,
that the Senate was law unto itself, and
could convict on common fame as danger
| sse t, the country. Senators oaths show
sd they were bound by laws, He denoun-
ced as grossly improper the managers plea
that the people Numbered conviction, and
that the public pulse beat ftfully while they
delayed it.
Adjourned.
RALEIGH, N. o., April 23.-Polls closed
at 6 o'clock. About $3.50 ballots polled,
approximating nearly the whole number
registered. No count; twill require over
sWenty-four hours, there being over 100000
names to count. Wake county is suppos-