Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-04-25
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last night, were dissipated this morning by
the appearance OF all the members at the
bar of the Senate when the court organized.
It is probable that the rumor was started
for the purpose of suggesting such course
to some of the Managers, but bave the pest
authority tonight for saying that the best
feeling exists between them, and that they
continue to be unanimous in their support
of the line of prosecution originally adopt
cd.
II is useless to conceal the fact that they
have felt disappointed at some OF the rul-
inps of the Chief Justice, as well as some OF
the decisions of the Senate, but they will
continue to the end of the trial their presis-
tent and consistent objections to the careless
testimony offered by the defense, although
they are convinced that such objections are
oftentimes in vain, even before they are ut
tered. It is also useless to claim that the
decisions of the Senate have any particular
significance beyond an exhibition of a
desire to place on the record of the trial all
the evidence that may be offered by either
side, which can reasonably be presented as
applicable to the case. In doing this the
Senate disregards the rules of evidence
which obtain in ordinary courts, and sustain
the argument advanced by the chairman of
the Board of Managers-Judge Bingham
that it is claw unto itself"
The requittal testimony to impeach the re-
ports Of President Johnson's Cleveland and
St. Louis "circle" speeches were complete
failures, and were so regarded by probably
every person''wh heard them. Gen. Butler
had so thoroughly established their correct
ness, as set forth in the articles of impeach.
ment, that he really strengthened his case
by cross-cxamining their witnesses.
The fact that Senator Sumner consistently
votes against the Managers when they OBJ
iect to any evidence not connected with the
official acts of the accused, will surely be ac-
cepted as an indication that tie President
is indebted to his political enemies for the
leniency extended in hearing his defense.
The debates which are consequent upon
these objections now occupy the greater
portion of each days session, and to-day
was not an exception to this rule.
The counsel asked Secretary Welles a
question in regard to Cabin ct meeting
held on tho 21st of February, after Thomas
had been appointed ad interim, General
Butler appealed to the Senate to reject such
matter, on the ground that, if any man Sc
lected confdants or conspirators in COM
mitting a crime, he could not bring in those
co.conapirators CO to help screen him from fu-
son was then paving his way for the def
ance of law, which he could not lawfully
or lcgitimately resist when created.
The appeal for its admission was very
weak, and Mr.. Wilson rising to reply and
protest, the Senate concluded to adjourn
over until to-marrow, when Mr.. Wilson will
be first in order. The chances are against
it's admission, although no one can foretell
what the Senate will do,
WASHINGTON, April Is, 1868. 1t became
apparent that no opportunity would likely
be given for more than two of the Managers
.-Messrs. Bingham and Boutwell--to deliv-
er speeches on the final argument, and it is
probable that Messrs. Logan, Thad Stevens,
and Williams will get in their speeches on
the questions relative to the admissibility
of evidence. None of these speeches can
occupy more than one hour, except the Sen
ate will extend the time, which will hardly
be done, though in the case of Manager
Wilson it may.
THE MEMBERS on THE CABINET
were all in the Senate this morning waiting
to be called rs witnesses. They all sat up
on the Democratic side Of the Chamber, and
seemed to take considerable interest in the
proceedings.
at l2 O'clock and 35 minutes, Senator
Howard demanded the yeas and nays on
tie question. after the Chief Justice had de-
Cidcd it admissible
WHAT THE DEFENSE WISH TO PROVE.
The defence offer to prove that at meet
| ing of the Cabinet, the President submitted
the Tenure of Office bill, and that the aG-
vice of the Cabinet was that the bill should
! be returned to Congress with his objections;
and the duty of preparing a veto OF the
message was entrusted to Secretaries Seward
and Stanton, and also 10 prove what took
place afterwards.
THE PROPOSITION RULED OUT.
The vote siood-yeas 20, nays 30. SO the
! proposition was ruleG out.
| THE PRESIDENTS COUNSEL p1sCoNCERIED
! After the announcement of the vote there
| was a long pause in the proceedings, The
Presidents counsel being considerably dis.
concerted at the result, and hardly know
ing what course to pursue. The evidence
just ruled out was considered quite impor
tant for the defense, and the failure to ge,
it in renders the testimony of the venerable
Secretary Of the Navy Of little value or i'm,
portanCe.
The Chief Justice asked if the counsel fo,
thc liceIleut were Tcady 10 60 on, 10 winch
Mr. Evarts replied, rather curtly, we are
waiting for order to be restored.
THE COUNSEL FOR "a J.n MAKE ANOTHER
EXPORT.
He then proceeded TO ask Secretar,
Weles whether from the time the Tenure O.
Office bill was before the Cabinet until thu
veto was sent in the case of Mr.. Stanton as
coming under its provisions was discussed
Mr.. Butler-We object Let the learned
counsel reduce his proposition to writing
About ten minutes was consumed in put
ting the proposition in writing.
The proposition of the defense Just sub
mitted is as follows:
We offer to prove that at the Cabine
meeting, after the Tenure of office bill wa.
sent to the President the case of Mr.. Stan
ton as coming under it was frequently dis
cusssed while Mr.. Stanton was present.
The question was argued by Mr.. Evart
and Manager Butler, after which the Chic
Justice said he preferred to submit the ques
ton to the Senate. Senator Drake demand
ed the yeas and nays.
THE QUESTION Is NOT ADMITTED.
The vote resulted yeas 22 nays 90; so i
was not admitted