The New York herald., 1868-03-31

the execution Of acts Of Congress by the military
commanders who were charged therewithf These
attempt to get the control OF the military force OF
the government by the SELLING Of the Department
design, were possible TO overthrow the Congress
OF the United states; and he now claims by his an
cuton OF this very design every officer OF the army
navy, civil and Diplomatic service OF the
BY gor soe to eonar
him in that right, to invest him with that
the purposes which he has already shown. The re-
sponsibiy Is with you the safeguards OF the consti
tuition against usurpation are In your hands; the in
decision. The House Of Representatives has done its
duty. We have presented the facts In the constitu-
bar and demand Judgment at your hands for his so
great crimes. Never again, II Andrew Johnson 60
@ ana s E o. @ as or a
the usurpauons OF Executive power. speak, there
Tore not the language OF exaggeration but the words
OF truth and sobernsss in saying that the future poll
tca welfare and liberties OF all men hang trembling
on the decision or the hour.
MI. Butler concluded his argument AZ seven MN
utes before four O'Clock. His descriptions OF the
scenes ut 81. Louis caused several audible filters IN
the gallery, particularly when, bowlng low To the
Presidents counsel. he reiterated with emphasis the
words, "high constitutional prerogatlves."
During the delivery OF Mr.. Buffers address the
Presidents counsel were attentive listeners and took
occasional notes The stepographic clerk Of the At
torney Generals Office In the meantime indus
trlous,y taking down at the table OF the Presidents
counsel.
Mr. BINGHAM. OF the Managers, then and
said:-Mr President, the Managers on the part OF the
House are ready to proceed with the testimony to
make good the articles Of impeachment exhibited by
the House of Representatives against the President
M hn nj Gtpt and M acS
will present the testimony.
Mr.. WILSON, wish to state, in behalf Of the
Managers, that notwithstanding the meaning OF the
documents which we deem important TO be pre-
sented In evidence, has been set out In the exhibits
accompanying the answers and also In some
of the answers, still are OF opinion that
is proper FOR to introduce the documents origin
ally, by way Of guarding against anv mishaps that
might arise from imperfect copies set out in the
answers. ! otcr first, on behalf OF the Managers,
certified copy of the oath OF once Of the President
OF the United states, which will read:--
do soemny swear that will faithfully execute
the Office OF President OF the United states and WILL
to the be.t oi my ability, preserve project ana de-
fend the constitution or the United States
ANDREW JOHNSON.
To which is attached the following certifcate:-
j, Salmon T. Chase, chief Justice OF the Supreme
Court Of the United States, hereby certify that
the 18th day OF April 1865, at the CITY OF Washington,
District Of Columbia, personally appeared Andrew
Johnson, vice PRESIDENT upon Wnom ny tue ueatn OF
Abraham Lincoln, late President. the duties OF the
office Of President have devolved, and took and
subscribed the oath OF office above set FORTH
SALMON I. CHASE, Chief Justice.
Mr.. WILSON read the attestatlon OF the document
by Frederick W. Seward, Acting Secretary Of State,
and continued:-I now ofer the nonlina ion Of Mr..
Stanton as Secretary OF War by President Lincoln. It
Is as iollows:--
IL EXECUTIVE SESSION, !
SENATE or THE UNITED STATES Jan. 49, 1862.
The following message received from the Prcsi
dent Of the United States by Mr.. Nicoay, his secre
taiy:---
TO rnE srsAsg OF ,ar United srsIrs:m :-.. ;, s...
sas .! TO "R s pace q sH0A nER%hS LINCOLN
Exrcr TIvn MAssioS, Jan. l3, 1se2.
Inext oicr the ratification Of the Senate in execu
tive session upon the said nomination.
IN EXECUTIVE SESSION, |
SENATE or UNITED STATES, JAN 10, 1862
Resolved, That the Senate advise and consent To
the appointment Of Edwin NJ. stanton, OF Pennsyl-
vana, to DC Secretary Of War agfeeably 10 the nom
nation.
Mr.. WILSON read the certidcation OF John w. For
ney, secretary OF the Senate next offer acopy OF
the communication made 10 the Senate December
H. 1857, by the President. As this document Is
somewhat lengthy viii not read ii unless desired.
II Is the message OF the President OF the United
States assigning his reasons or the suspension Ofhe
Secretary OF War;
SEVERAL SESATORs-Read IL.
Mr.. WILSON proceeded to read the somewhat
lengthy document until at twenty minutes past four
O'Clock Senator SHERMAN rose and sad:--Mr Presl-
dent, II the honorable Managers would allow me
would move TO adjourn.
Mr.. STASBERY sain az far as the counsel were con
cerned. they would dispense with the reading.
Mr.. SHERMAN move that the Senate. sitting as a
Court Of Impeachment adjourn until tomorrow At
the usual hour.
Mr.. SUMNER suggested an adjournment until ten
O'clock; but The Chief Justice put the question on
Mr. She.inans motion and declared IL carried, ana
vacated the chair.