Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1868-05-15
NV YORK. May Ii.


T'riJune's Washington special desnateh
says that by IL O'Clock the Senate Galleries
were crowded with spectators Trumbull.
feSsenden and Grimes were more consuicu-
Gus than ever. The infamous notorictv
which they had attained made every stranger
ask to have them pointed out When the
senate adjourned on Monday night it was
certain there was detection among the re-
publlcans and the leaders set to work to as
certain how far it extended. 1t was found
Ihat Grimes, Henderson, Fessenien and
lrumbull were with the democrats and only
three more were necessary to acquit the Pres
dent. careful examination of the history
OF the Impeachment case showed that only
Fowler, Van Wrinkle, Wiley, Anthony.
Sprague, Rossand Frelinghuysen were doubt
full. With this understanding conviction
was considered sure and they were anxious
and willing to have no postponement. The
Presidents friends in the mean time were
active In bullying timid Senators The Pres
ldent boldly asserted he knew his men and
had the names of the necessary seven. 9th
or men were not frightened and it was not
until it was found that Senator Howard
was i'll that pOstponement was agreed to.
The best judges tonight say that conviction
Is sure on the %, Sth and 18th articles Sen
ator Howard is still very i'll with bilious
cholic
Times despatch The confidence of the |
advocates of Impeachment was Yesterday con- |
siderably increased. The Presidents friends |
were not so confident as only ) not repub- |
hcans were certain for acquittal on all the |
articles. The indignation expressed against
the Senators who 90 for acquittal Is intense.
What increases this feeling is the fact that
their intended action was known to the Pres
ident and his friends several days since and
that they utterly deceived their own political
friends. Indignation is also leyelled at Mr.
Chase who has holden that the President
must be convicted of malicious intent, which
it is plain had its effect on Senators.
careful canvass shows that Frelinghuysen.
Anthony and Wiley are no longer doubtful,
but will vote for conviction. Mr.. Fowler
is still doubtful while Van Wrinkle and Hen
derson will vote for the llth article.
Worlds despatch Senator Sherman has
printed his speech urging conviction on the
ID, Sd, 4th, 9Th, 9th, 18th and llth articles
Mr.. Johnson's friends are as confident as his
enemies 1t is impossible to say now what
the verdict may be.
Herald's despatch Conversations with
Senators demonstrate that though they feel
their obligation to party as an impeachment to
principle, and would not willingly impair its
success, they still feel deeply impressed with
their higher duty upon question including
features entirely apart from politics 4
doubtful Senator says acquittal is certain on
the LIST article, but the 2nd and llth would
receive large vote. The absence Of Senator
Howard would count as , votes for acquittal,
and if he is not well enough to be in his seat
on Saturday further Postponement viii take
place.
The Tribune editorially says confidential
dispatches from the best authorities received
last night leave no room for doubt that the
Senate will convict on saturday. \ leading :
friend Of Mr.. johnson last night said that
is doubtful, the chance in his
opinion being even. \ sagacious republican
eader said that Senator Anthony is safe.
Wiley is sure for two articles and Van Win. .
lie is sure for the llth
NEw YoRK, May -
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