Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1868-04-17

Friday. the eighth day. after Mr. Curii
concluded his argument. was occupied
with the examination OF cid od-iHterim,
Gen. Lorenzo Thomas There was some
curiosity TO see him. and he seemed 20
feel bis Importance. lie was allowed 10
state conversations of the President with
him. tho the managers objected. He was
subjected TO avery severe cross examination
by Butler. which disturbed his eqaanimiiv
considerably, and exhibited him in an AMI.
Iujc Illuminating to the Presidents irie.as
The witnefs frequently contradieted him
self. aud his examination waS>not concluded
I'LL the next day.
On Saturday, Gen. Sherman was called
and after some preliminary questions was
asked BY Mr.. S,anbcrry what conversation
took place between him and Pres johnson
on the 4th Of January. in relation TO the
removal OF Stantoo. Butler objected. bu,
the Cbief.Justice admitted the question. -
Appeal vas taken TO the Senate, and after
long debate the question was allowed -
Gen. Sherman said the President offered
him the appointment Of Sec OF War al ia.
to an. bu, he declined il Mr.. Stanberry
cndcavored 10 examine the witness a. to
whether the President stated that his inten.
tion was 20 Get tie matter before the Courts.
Butler and Bingham objected, and the Sen
ate refused 20 receive it by yot. Of TO
~. The form OF qnes' ion was then changed
hat -.sft...f.1
adjourn were voted down. Mr.. Sianherrv
then arose and said: MI ChiefJusii-e
aud Senator's desire TO state that uutlcr
these rulings we are no, prepared to say
that we have any larther question, to put
TO Gen. sherman. bot - it isa matter Of
so much Importance We desire to be allowed
10 recall Con sherman on Monday, il we
deem it proper to DO SO No objections
was made and the senate adjourned to Mon.
day.
The friends Of the President and his conn.
sci are represented as much chagrinsd at
the course Of affairs on Saturday. As the
Senate has generally shown them much
lenicncy, by sustaining their points. Ibis
action may be taken as an Indication tha,
they are TO be held TO s,rie,er rules.
Ii seems to be understood tia, this ruling
of the Senate on the adn,i,sibiliiy Of Shrr.
mana testimony viii apply to the majority
OF the Presidents Witnesses, namel, Nc.
Culloch. J. Il ) Lee. Campen. Gordon
Granger, Gen. Rosseau. and possib', the
Presidents Cabinet
On Monday, Gen sherman was recalled
Some discussi.n was bad 4, to changing the
rule, so as to allow The managers and all the
counsel on the other side. 20 be heard in
argument after The ,estinon, w.s in-but
the role was not disturbed.
Gen Sherman was allowed TO testify
what nversation tie President had "a iib
him when he offered him The Srcrefar,,bip
al interim.
On Tuesday. owing TO the sickness, Of
Mr. Sauberry, the Court adjourned.
In some quarters the resul, Of the trial is
still considered doub,ial If,hr Precedent
can secure seven votes on tie Republican
side he will no, he conyi-tcd. anil his friend.
claim far more than that number. Il i con.
hdeniiy asserted Iha; Senators Spraeuc.
Van Wrinkle. Cole snd Foster VII vote 20
acqnit and that several more are waverinr.
bat such statements can be little more than
conjecture,
The Washington dispatch Of the New
York Times says the result, OF the impeach-
mcnt trial i' now 50 distinctly iorcshadowcd
that many OF TIC President, friend. publirly
express the hope tia, the Senate will no,
add to Us sentence OF removal the further
punishment OF disqualification from holding
Office in failure