The New York herald., 1868-04-04

IMpEACHMENr

The High Court assembled as usual at noon yester-
day. But few spectators were In the galleries and
only about dozen members Of the House Of Repre-
sentatlves attended.
The rule proposed by Mr.. Drake on Thursday was
amended so that the yeas and nays cannot be de-
manded by the presiding offcer, and thus adopted.
Tinker, the telegrapher; J. b. Sheridan, J. 8. Gle
phane and F. H. Smith, Photographic reporters,
and Colonel Moore the Presidents Secretary, were
severally examined In relation to the speech
made by the President In the Executive
Mansion in August 1866. The reporters testified
that the speech as published was altered from the
literal copy which they made In short hand and that
the reports produced In court were not exactly cor
rect ones. Col. Moore testified that he altered the
speech considerably before 1t was sent to the press.
At this point motion was made to adjourn until
Monday, but 1t was lost. Cleveland editor WAS
then placed upon the stand, who testified to making
aA accurate report In long hand OF the Presidents
speech In Cleveland during his Chicago tour. lie
also read from a memorandum an account Of the
Interruptions by the crowd and the replies Of the
President to their Kisses. Objection was made
TO the admission Of this testimony and that OF other
reporters OF the same speech. The objection was
sustained by the Chief Justice but overruled By the
Court by vote of 80 to IL. The testimony there
fore admitted and the Court adjourned.
In the Senate motion was made to admit = re-
porter OF the Associated Press to the privileges OF
the noor during the Impeachment trial. Mr.. Ferry
violently opposed 1t, charging that the Associated
Press agents Systematically belled the radicals in
their reports. Pending discussion the motion the
Senate adjourned.
In the House Of Representatives a report as to the
plans, cost and material Of the New York Post Oflce
was presented. The report makes several objections
20 the plans, claiming that the size Of the building
viii be larger than there s any prospective need for,
that the ventilation will be defective and there viii
lie an excessive use Of iron. No other business Of
interest was transacted.
- THE LEGISLATURE.
In the Senate yesterday bills amending the act
relative to frauds Ia local improvements In New
York. and others Of character not OF general inter.
est were passed. The Hell Gate Pilot bill was re.
ported back for the consideration OF the Senate Bills
were introduced for the establishment OF q line Of
coaches through Central Park; TO reduce the emi
grant head money at Castle Garden, and to consti-
tute the Comptroller, Corporation Counsel and Re-.
corder OF New York board to confirm assessment
lists instead Of the Common Council
| In the Assembly the bill for railroad in Thirty.
fourth street was referred TO the Committee OF the
Whole. motion was made to authorize Mr.. Glen
TO employ counsel In perfectng his charges OF cor.
rupton against members Of the House. but numcr.
Gus objections were made, and the motion lost.
mr.. Glen thereupon asked leave of absence for one
week on account of III health which was granted.
The Annual Appropriation bill was passed.
EUROPE
The news report by the Atlantic cable Is dated
yesterday, April 8.
There is q heavy overflow OF specie from the Bank
OF France. The division In the English House OF
Commons on the Gladstone resolutions on the
Irish Church question was anxiously looked for In
London at midnight.
consols, ss ssx. Five-twenties, TAX in London
and 75k In frankfort
Cotton very active, with middling upands at IL q
hax pence. Breadsturs dull and irregular. Prov.
sions drm and buoyant Produce without marked
alteration. "
4, MISCELLANEOUS.
We have further reports by the Atlantic cable from
fhe seat Of war In Paraguay. The redoubt at luma
"a had been stormed and taken by the allies. During
lthe combat the Brazilian feet steamed past and
Preached Asuncion, the capital, which was found de-
serted by troops and citizens.
Peter Cooper OF the Citizens Association, has
written letter to Senator Crowley, Chairman OF the
State Senate Committee on Municipal Affairs urging
him TO have the city and county tax evies reported
Immediately in the Assembly, In order that they may
be discussed at length and amended as may seem
necessary, and not hurried through at the last mo-