The New York herald., 1868-05-08
New York, Friday, May s, 1865.
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IMPEACHMENT.


The High Court was opened as usual at noon yes
terday, only small audience being present in the
galleries. The Chief Justice after the formal opening
announced that the doors would be closed under the
rule disposition was shown by Senators Sher.
man, Howe and Sumner to discuss the matter but
the Chief Justice summarily checked them by order
ing the galleries to be cleared which was done the
reporters being included in the enforced exodus.
! In the secret session the order of Mr.. Sumner to
vote the articles the day after the close of the
argument the first business In order, but its
consideration was postponed. Mr.. Morrill, offered an
brder to adjourn until Monday, and that on Tuesday
a. noon the vote be taken on the articles Of i'm
parchment without debate, each Senator to have
tie privilege OF filing written opinion within two
days after to go on the record which was agreed to
after an unimportant modification.
Mr.. brakes amendment to the rules so that fifteen
minutes shall be allowed for the whole deiberation
on the final question was adopted.
Discussion then ensued on Mr.. Summers order rela-
tive to the mode oftakng the vote and after
Gus amendments the whole subject was laid on the
table. The court and Senate then adjourned until
ten O'Clock on Monday.
The fact OF Senator Fessenden's detection from the
radical scheme continues to furry the persistent
members who are determined upon the removal OF
the President, and efforts are being made to throw
He clinches the matter, however by giving his
pgthor..y no less a parsonage than Senator Henry
Wilson, who made the statement In the presence of
Representatives Logan, Covode and others. Three
other Senator'S, whose partlaty for the removal Of
Tie President has heretofore been doubted are
now reported TO have also expressed their determ-
nation for acquittal and is ever h Ell that
Roscoe Conkling is in doubt and rather inclines
towards acquittal.
CONGRESS.
Nothing was done in the Senate outside Of the i'm.
reachment business.
In the House Joint resolution was reported from
the Committee on Naval Affairs requesting the Presi-
dent 10 send vessels to the Gulf OF ST. Lawrence
protect the American fishing interests. terse de.
bate ensued, which was, however, very faint reflex
o. the sharp debates OF q few days before and the
resolution was passed by vote Of 90 10 80. Mr..
Robinson presented as a question OF privilege a
resolution that the impeachment resolution be eX
plunged and q copy Of IL thus expunged be given to
OIL the Johnson family and presented TO all the
libraries The Speaker decided that 10 was nS a
Iriyerel question. The bill to prevent the further
e1,c OF certain puolic lands was considered pending
wach l&e : -Eate adjourned.
EUROPE.
The news repor, by the Atlantic cable Is dated yes
tc:day evening, May :.
The remainder OF Mr. Gadstone's resolutions for
The dsendowment OF the Irish Church were voted by
Parliament, the Cabinet recedng from division.
RESOLUTIONS TO annu the Parliamentary grant In aid
OF the Presbyterian Church in Ireland and the
Catholic college Of Maynooth, offered ny supporter
yoi Mr. DstleN, were accepted. The Irish Reform
bill was read second time. Mr.. Bright with many
English liberals memoralized in favor OF the convict
Fenian Barrett on the ground that an allbi was
clearly proven al the ClerSenwel explosion trial. In
his behalf.
Minister Bancroft asks Bavaria to Join In the new
American naturalization treaty.
Consols % a eii for money and e2R a o2sS for ac
count. Flve.twenties 7os. 7Oh in London and ,52
@ 75N in Frankfort. Paris Bourse dull.
Cotton heavy, with middng up,ands az i2isd. a
decline. Breadstuas upward and provisions quiet.
BY steamship we have very interesting special
correspondence and mail report In de:al OF our
Caoe dispatches TO the Goth OF April.
THE CITY
In the Chamber OF Commerce yesterday the annual
election oil officers was held, william Z. Dodge being
elected President. memorial to Congress was
adopted protesting against the erection Of the new
POST Once IN the City Han Park.
, The Republican General Committee OF New YORK
ri,y held o meeting at their headquarters last even
tag, when lively discussion eIsued as to the ap
ointment OF special committee 10 conduct the
winning ftes'Ueutlal campaign tne Campaign Ciut
Gaining that right for themselves. The motion was
Iaa.ly referred 10 the Executive Committee.
An ABSTRACT OF the principal points Of General
:, v;on's report on the condition Of Hell Gate and
a. best method Of Improving the channel there WAL
oand elsewhere this morning. The estimated cost
q - various projects submitted for the improve.
OF He'll Gate foot up s2,e0l9ss
orphan Asylum Society commenced the cele.
b: n OF Its sixty-second anniversary a, ste!nway
la. st evening. "The Sheltering Arms ~ private
De. lent institution for the OF children held
o. -th anniversary at the Episcopal church in
-. ninth street and Broadway. The Home, near
urch, which shelters n!nety.three children
IS arms, was visited by the audience. The
l. sunday School Union also held anniver.
ss. seting, at which reports were received and
-" elected. The African Civilization Society at
a. anniversary meeting In Brooklyn presented re-
. from the numerous school teachers In The
t0.ta.
The Grand Jury OF the Cniied States Distrc, Court
~ charged yesterday BY judge Rlstchford. The