Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-04-21

he Meragers desire to have the privilege
ot Offering any evidence after the argument
beginss
~. Bingham-As at present advised
EN- not aware that the Managers have any
desire OF tina, sort. wish it TO nc under
stood by the Senate that there arc one or
two witnesses who are important on the
par. Of Tic Managers, who were early sub
poened on this trial. and although We have
not been able yet to find them. We have
been advised that they have been In the
capital for the last forty eight hours.
Mr.. Butler offered 10 evidescs portions Of
the Journal Of Congress Of l774-5. relative
to the drafting OF the commission for wash
ington - 0eneral-in- Chief, and ita form -
issued; also. lester from the Secretary Of
the Treasury relatiag to The practice OF that
Departmsns IN making ~ interim appoint
ments.
Mr. Randall VS. recalled. and produced
a copy OF The indIcemont Of n. Bioo9eu.
Mr.. Butler offered H. B!odge"s sn'"e'
TO the notice OF his removal 49,. ~.
Mr. Evarts objected. saying 'ns'
Blodgett wss not ON trial.
NJ Halter vas proceeding TO state what
,ha M.rsoers proposed to prove, when the
Chief Justice said 1t must be put In writing.
Mr.. Butler objected, and said the counsel
had never before been interrupted In that
way, and wss going on when the Chief
Justice insisted on compliance with his
directions, and the offer was written.
The Managers offered TO show that the
indictment was procured by the dislOyal
enemies Of Mr.. Blodeett. That be was re-
moved withou. q hearing and that action
was not reported to the Senate. the Office
being an appointment Of the President. and
also that MIR. Blodgett had always been
friendly to the United States
Mr.. Evarts argued that ii was not rele-
want to the case, but II it was wished TO put
M Blodgett on trial, he was prepared 10
prove that the charges against him were
true.
Mr. Butler held that the papers was part
OF the record in the case, and that Mr..
Blodgeit was forced into the rebel army,
and that he had right to defend his repu-
| tatiop. The evidence also tended TO show
the PRESIDENTS willful violation of the Law
Mr.. Evarts bri. fly rtjoined and the offer
being slightly modified was submitted to
the Senate and the evidence was refused
admission without division.
MIR. Randall stated that he merely sus-
pended Mr.. Blodgett till he could be salts
fed that his ofIense was more than techni
CAL In answer to Mr.. Conness, the witness
SAID he had taken additional testimony on
the subject.
Mr. Butler offered an order placing Gen
Sherman In charge Of the Department Il
the Atlantic.
MIR. Evar,s objected. saying that II was
not in rebulial with any evidence that the
counsel had introduced.
Mr. Better maintained that II WAS part
| of the Presidents action ut the time Of the
removal of Stanton, and WAS admissible
under previous rulings, but before the vote
| was taken he Withdrew the or1er and put in
| a schedule showing the number and pay Of
officers affected by the Presidents claim oil
power t. remove at his pleasure.
The Managers offered the nominations Of
| Gen. Sherman and Gen. Geo II. Thomas 10
the Government,
Mr. Evar,s objected. saying that the ev;
deRcc was not rebutting.
Mr.. Butler maintained the right Of the
Managers to continue to Introduce evidence
in chief The yeas and nays resulted, IA &c
35 So the evidence was not received
| Mr.. Butler then announced that the case
on the part of the Managers was closed
MIR Evarts made the same announcement
when Boutwell, requested an adjournment
until Tomorrow 10 allow him more time
| for PREPARATION lie said Mr.. Siaubery had
been relied on ~ make the final argument
| for the Tense, and though he was now
rapiGly recovering, he would require q
| short interval in which to regain HE
strength. The counsel would suggest that
| the adjournment be made until Wednes
| day next
| Mr. Logan rcqut s,td leave to file his m.
gument which he said was now printed.
Mr.. sherman submitted an order graut-
ing leave Ia the managers and counsel to
file their arguments IL went over on OBJ.
| jeciions.
On motion Of Mr.. johnson the Court ad-
journed Till Wednesday next. The Sonata
went intoexecutiye session and ut .. n.
adjourned.
Houss.-The House met at II O'Clock and
soon after In Committee Of the Whole pro-
cscdcd to the Senate chamber. On the re-
turn Of the Speaker he stated that the
House won ID meet to morrow noon for the
transaction of business.
On motion Of Mr.. Schofelj the Commit.
tee on Foreign Affairs was instructed to in
quire into the proprety OF providing By
law that no claim Of British citizens for
proceeds for captured or abandoned prop.
perty be allowed until the claims OF citizens
of the United States for spoilation by rebel
cruisers fitted out in British ports be ad.
justed.
Mr. Moorhcal introduced a resolution
which was agreed 10, ins;ructing the Com
mittec on Commerce to inquire into the
power of Congress to make regulations for
the protection OF life ON railways.
| The Speaker presented communication
| from the Secretary Of the Interior, iuclosing
q request from the Commissioner of Patents
| relative to the necessity of an increased
force of clerks, and provision for their &C
Commodaton.
Also one from the Secretary of the Treas
ury conveying one from the Commissioner
on Indian Affairs. in regard to the necessity
Tor an early appropriation Tor the purpose
OF subsisting friendly Indians.
The House by unanimous consent re-
ferred back 10 the Committee on Printing
the resolution to print 10000 copies OF
Manager Buffers opening argument on the
Impeachment of the President.
Mr.. Washburne Of Illinois, from Commit
tee on Appropriations. reported back the
Senate bill making an appropriation Of 90,
900 for defraying the expenses o: the i'm
parchment trial. $4,000 for miscellaneous
expenses of the Senate. e17,0O0 for extra
Capitol police Mr.. Washburne said the
Committ had stricken out the other items
OF the bill and proposed 10 add $4,000 for
the pay OF labcrers who had no money since
last December
Mr. Eldridee-"We, on this side, cannot
decide whether this item of SIC. 900 10 TO pay
oil the expcnees Of impeachment, or mere
baRatelle. to be followed by ten times ~
much MORE,
Mr.. Washburne-"If necessary would
vote tl0J,Oo0.
Mr. Eldridge-"N No doubt IL would b used
for that purpose
Mr.. Washburne-"l doo1 think Il could
be used for better purpose"
After further debate between 3ldridge
and Washburne the bill passed.
Mr.. Cobb offered \ resolution authorizing
the publication at the Capital Of each State,
! list of soldiers claim agents holding fund.-
received. an unnecessary length Of time.
IT. Banks then called up the bill IN re-
lation 10 the rights Of American citi1sns in
foreign countriee. The previous question
vas seconded; yeas 0i-nsys s. The
main question was then ordered. Ranks
spoke briefly ON the bill and yielded to Mr.. |
Elliot, who was opposed to giving the Pres |
dent such extraordinary powers as allowed |
by the bill
spicy deb .te followed at the closefof |
" ich The House proceeded 10 vote on the |
bill and amendments.
Mr. Piles amendment t. suspend com |
merciai relations with the offending couu- |