Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1868-04-24

ing to newspaper reports, was half
way to Fort Laramie, was again pre-
sent to-day, having been notified he
might be required to appear as q wit
ness.
The proceedings were embarrassing,
the evidence Offered being merely sup
Elementary, and when the trial came
TO an abrupt close by an adjournment
until Wednesday, no little disappoint-
ment was expressed by the ticket
holders who had gone to much trouble
to get their pasteboards.
Mr.. Boutwell's speech may occupy
all Wednesday and u portion of
Thursday.
Mr.. Logan made am Intellectual at
tempt to get in "a copy OF his argu-
ment, which he stated was already in
print.
The Senate will probably amend
the rules SO as to allow the admission
of all arguments which are to be
printed in the case. Mr.. Boutwell,
was glad to have further time for the
preparation of his opening argument.
Washburne, of Illinois, was vulgar
and vociierous in the House this af-
ternoon in demanding the passage of
the appropriation for impeachment
expenses, saying he would vote a
hundred thousand for the purpose if
necessary, and that the measure
would save hundreds of millions
by turning out Johnson's thieving
friends and putting in office Radi-
Gals who, of course, are all honest.
Washburne, who is to get mission
when Grant Is President, also init
mated that Johnson's conviction was
worth one hundred millions in saving
the lives of loyal men of the South,
but he had to condescend to explain
how each life was to be valued. He
finally conclude with a grand perora-
alton on the removal of the tyrant
and usurper johnson, which was APP
plauded by the galleries.
Banks bill concerning the right of
American citizens abroad, passed the
House, but will be so dmascula ted in
the Senate, as to render its provisions
nugatory. The Radicals hate for
eigners, and even this bill originally
excluded from its benefits persons who
had deserted from the European ar
mics. BY the earnest effort of Gen.
Morgan, that provision was stricken
out.
Extraordinary pressure from all
quarters is still brought to bear on
Radical Senators whose votes on i'm
parchment are considered doubtful.
Members of the West Virginia Leg
islature are urging Van Wrinkle and
Wiley TO vote for conviction.
1t Is understood that the conserva-
tive Republican Senators will make
an effort before the final vote to in
duce the impeaching faction to forego
their purpose, and acquit Johnson by
n large MISUNDERSTANDING that this
show of magnanimity would concil-
late the whole country, and rebound
more to the success of their party
than can his conviction. 1t will
hardly succeed.
slider resolution of inquiry to Grant
of why the War Department is
guarded by armed men.
A project is on foot to create two
more new Territories.
MONTREAL, April 2O.--Rumors
prevailed yesterday that the Govern
ment was in possession of infOrma-
ton respecting the Fenian conspiracy
to assassinate McGee; that the con-
spiratOrs, forty in number, drew lots,
and the execution of the deed fell
to Whelan.
tich IS fi1e 81 Tile Apg g Il 6 TSf Iis
parchment trial, and betting men are
laying wagers thereon.
A large amount of money has been
bet and Notwithstanding the general
impression that the President will be
convicted several wagers that he
would not be We're declined.
In racing parlance, johnson is the
favorite tonight.
An enthusiastic Western Radical
offered to put up one thousand dollars
that Trumbull, of Illinois, would vote
for conviction. 1t was not taken, as
he, next to Sherman, is considered
the most doubtful by both sides.-
Wade told a friend to-day he felt GER
tain that johnson would be removed,
but he intends to keep his own coun-
sci about appointments until the duty
devolved on him to make them.
The statements that he contem-
plates this or that person for the cab
met are altogether unreliable, but it
Is uniformly conceded that Butler can
have the Treasury, and if Stanton de-
termines to retire, he will at the re-
quest of the party, accept the War
Office. In such event it is believed
that Senator Morgon, of New York,
will I've McCulloch's successor.
An attempt was made in the House
to-day to postpone the vote on the ex-
tension of time to January next. for
bankrupts to avail themselves of the
privileges of the bill. The friends of
thn M a nn n xvisrAra,,.
and succeeded in passing it.
Robinson, of New York, failed To
get in his resolution to Withdraw the
impeachment articles, the House, by
II party vote, refusing to receive it, ,
yet there are many Republicans who
regret their party Is committed TO the |
measure, but who have not the cour-
arge TO express their honest convic-
ton against it.
Radicals are beginning to arrive from
all quarters, expecting Wade's pro-
motion and their reward. In that
event grand fight over the spoils
Will soon commence.
Phelps, of Maryland, endeavored
to get an investigation of tho facts |!
concerning why Sherman was not
called before court by the Managers |
after examining him in committee
The c0nspirators refused To allow the /
question to be sustained, as it is
known the conduct of the Managers
will not bear investigation. AS tele-
graphed you, sherman reflected in Sc
we're terms on Stanton, and justified
johnson.
A confidential friend Of jefferson
Davis having been addressed on the
subject advising him not to appear in
court and leave the country, If Wade
becomes president and especially since
the passage of the law which is de-