The New York herald., 1868-04-27
WASHING ON.
Judge Groesbeck's Speech and the Feel
Ing Regarding Impeachment.
Mr.. Stanbery Probably to Speak
On Wednesday.
xhad Stevens to Lash In Sena-
tors To-Day.

WASHINGTON. April 20, 1868.
Judge Grsesbeck's Defence Of thc President
Before the Inspeacisment Court.
Washington Is still ringing with praises OF Judge
0roesbecks splendid speech in favor OF the Presi-
Aent. II Is eulogzed by every one, radical and con-
servative alike and is pronounced by some TO be the
most eloquent address ever made before the Amer
can Senate. Its effect was all the greater from the
fact that expectation had not been extravagant, as
few professed to know anything about the ability
Of Mr.. Groesbeck, who, during the preceding
stages Of the trial, had taken no prominent part
In the proceedings and remained completely
SILENT seeming to be more ornamental than useful
IN the conduct OF the case. When he did speak,
however, his words were listened to with breathless
attention. Unlike preceding days. Senators did not
busy themselves in writing letters reading newspa-
pers or chatting with each other; they did not quit
their places and wander to theretirng rooms or gal
lcries for refreshment or relaxaton; they all re-
mained fixed In their Seats spellbound by the elo-
quence Of the speaker, and for full hour during the
impressive peroration which he pronounced pin
could have been heard dropping upon the noor
20 stu and attentive were his auditors. 1t Is sur.
prising how many converts have been made to the
side OF acquital since this address, and how general
has become the opinion that the trial possibly
result q conviction. twill require arguments some
what more powerful than anything that has yet ema
mated from the honorable Managers, and eloquence
Of higher order than Mr.. Buters or Mr. Boutwell's
to destroy the effect of Judge Groesbccks brilliant
EFFORT Of yesterday.
Mondays Proceedings the impeachment
Trinl.
The entire proceedings OF the High Court of I'm.
peachment tomorrow viii be devoted to speeches on
the side Of the prosecution. Mr. Williams s expect
ed to lead or with argument of about three
hours length, discussing the legal questions
iHun in f1,o TI,o
follow In q speech Of fully six columns, devoted
to the Tenure Of ONCE act. There seems to be con-
siderable doubt among the friends OF Mr.. Stevens
whether he will have the strength to get through
with his speech To-day, however, he feels In good
spirits, and thinks he will be able to accomplish his
task. Great curiosity Is exhibited to hear what Old
Thad has TO say for himself
Mr.. W. r. Peddrick, Of Philadelphia who has been
in attendance with the counsel for the Presldent
taking full notes Of the impeachment proceedings
Their use, is now engaged by Mr.. Stanbery in the
preparation Of the closing argument for the Pres-
dent Mr.. Stanbery rs rapidly improving In health,
having yesterday morning dictated several thousand
words Of his argument. It is now supposed that he
may be well enough on Wednesday or Thursday to
read at least portion OF 1t.
Decision Regarding the Reissue of Patents.
An important decision as to the reissue of patents
has been made by the Supreme Court OF the District
OF Columbia. The Commissioner Of Patents had es-
tabshed rule that all applications for the reissue
OF surrendered. patents should be publicly adver-
tSed for thirty days, and that testimony might be
taken adversely to the claimant. The assignees Of
the Reichman patent for an Improvement in lamps
surrendered their patent for reissue under the
above mentioned; the application published and
testimony taken, under which the reissue was
refused. From this refusal an appeal was taken
and after the hearing Judge Fisher pronounced the
rule illegal and unauthorized and ordered the issue
OF the patent.
Countcrfcis Fractional Currc
number Of counterfeit i've cen notes OF the last
issue have been recently presented at the Redemp-
ion Bureau Of the Treasury Department for redemp-
ton.
The Health Of Sc. Thomas and Sc. Croix.
The Secretary Of State has received advices from
our Consul at st. Crox West Indies, dated April IL,
stating that the yellow fever had entirely disap-
pcared from Fredericksted and that clean bills OF
health now issued from that port; also that the
cholera has ceased at st. Thomas Up to the 2lst Of
March, the date Of the last official report there had
been s21 cases and 800 deaths. The Consul adds
nce that period but two deaths have been reported
to the government and clean bills Of health are
issued by the authorities there. The quarantine
here, however, still continues all vessels from St.
Thomas. Slight shocks OF earthquake still continue
but none Of any severity have been felt since the
nth 03.to md 07tsr of March