The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1868-03-17

time whatever.
seemed to take il for granted that the Senate
would sustain his views of the matter. Rumor!
were brought out at various intervals as Il
what the Senate would do, and bets were free
ly offered and taken in the reporters CALLER!
naming periods from thirty days down to seven
The appearance Of the galleries was not unlike
that of wel-dressed audience at the theatre
during the intervals Of the opera scenes, ex
cept thst the music was lacking, and many O.
the ladies' expressed regrets that the Marine
Band was not present to contribute to the pleas
me of the occasion By the performance o.
some of their choice selections. Asthe houl
of four approached the galleries commenced
to thin out somewhat, and MIR. Thad. Stevens
who had gone out in the corridor for prone
made, came in and resumed his seat at the
table
The counsel of the President remained most
of the time at their desk, and engaged in oon.
versation with such Of the House members as
approached them. Fernando Wood and MIR.
Stanbery talked together for o long time: a
few minutes before Mr. Wade came In from
the marble room, where the Senate was, and
brought the news that it was pretty sure that
but ten days would be allowed, and which sp-
peared to give the deepest qualification to the
House managers. Considerable curiosity was
manifested as to the movements Of Mr.. Chase,
many contending that he had no right to re-
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posite ground. 1t seems that Ir. Chase id
go in, but he did not vote. Mr. Wade abstain
ed from voting in the secret session, as also
on the different questions in the open session.
bat it is understood from most reliable sources
that he only proposes Withholding his vote
when it not needed.
This may be deicacy, as asserted by some OF
his particular friends, but there are those who
cannot see it in that light. Finally, after an
Absence of two hours, the Senate returned to
it's chamber, and the Chief Justice announced
that it had decided only to allow the respon-
dent ten days in which to answer. There ls
no denying that this action took many by sur
prise, though but confirmation Of the state
ment made above and the disappointment OF
the Presidents counsel was plainly evident in
their changed countenances. hr. Bingham,
elated by what he might justly regard as
| great triumph, got up and offered motion
that the trial be proceeded with Immediately
upon the fling Of the application @ Of the House
close vote Of Is to 26.
Other motions were made, and, finally, AFTER
8 characteristic speech by MIR. Butler, and
few remarks by MIR. Nelson, an order was
adopted that the trial shall be proceeded with
Immediately, or the fling Of the replication,
unless otherwise ordered. The court then ad-
journed until March I'D, ten days hence.
The galleries we're immS Sdiately emptied, and
the large police force which had been on duty
all day were dismissed.
There is much talk about the action OF the
Senate tonight, and the general impression
seems to be that it does not ahgur fayorably
for Mr. Johnson. 1t is understood that the
order naming ten days was not adopted by
several Of the more moderate Of the Republi-
cans advocated the granting OF longer time.
It will be seen that the solid Radical vote was
cast for the or der, which was adopted, as men
toned above, but number Of the Republicans
say that it does not preclude them from voting
to give the President more time
DETAILED PROCEEDINGS OF The COURT OF M
PLACEMENT.
At / o'clock the President pro tem Of the
Senate said the chair would now be vacated for
the Chief Justice of the United States
The Chief Justice then entered and took the
chair of the presiding officer, and directed the
sergeant-at-arms TO make proclamation.
The ergeant-at-arms.-Heary ye /! hear ye!
silence while the Senate of the United States
is sitting on the trial of articles Of impeach-
ment exhibited by the House Of Represents
tives against Andrew Johnson, President OF
the United States.
The sergesnt-at-arms here announced the
managers Of impeachment on the part OF the
House Of Representatives.
The Chief Justioe.-The managers of i'm
peachment will come forward and take the
seats provided for them.
A large number OF the members of the House
Of Representatives here entered.
The Chief Justi1e-The Secretary Will call
the roll of senators who have not been sworn.
The Secretary then called the roll OF those
who lad not been sworn, commencing. with
Mr.. Dooittle, who WAS not present. The re-
naming senators were then sworn, as follows:
Mr. Edmunds, Of Vermont; Mr.. Patterson, OF
New Hampshire; Mr.. Tickers, of Maryland.
The Chief Justice.-The Secretary of the
Senate will read the return Of the sergeant-st-
arms.
The Secretary then read:
The foregoing writ of summons, and the
foregoing precept, addressed to me, we're duly
served by me on Andrew johnson, President OF
the United States, at the executive mansion, his
usual place of abode, on Saturday, March 7th
instant, 4: the hour OF seven o'clock in the
afternoon. GEO. T. BROWN,
Sergeant-at-Arms Of the Senate.
The Chief Justice.-The sergeant-at-arns
will now call the accused.
The ergeent-at-Arnls.-Andre johnson,
President OF the United States Andrew John
son, President Of the United States appegr
and answer TO the articles Of impeachment ez-
hibited against sou by the House Of Represen-
tatives Of the United States.
After short interval, DIR. Johnson, OF Mary
Land, rose and moved that the counsel for the
defence be notified tc enter the chamber; and
the motion was adopted.
Messrs. Stanbery, Nelson and Curtis appear
ed as counsel for the President, a.u took the
seats assigned them.
At t1.20P. u. the serSeant-at-dr1n5 officially
announced the mem ber5 OF the E0use OF Rep
resenJatiyes, and the remainder CT that body
entered and took seats.
The Chief JusGce-Ihe counsel OF the
President will now put n their reply to the
articles Of impeachment.
lIr. Stanbery-Nr. Chief Justice, my broth
ers, Messrs. Curtis and Nelson, and myself, are
here as cours.l for Andrew Johnson, President
Of the United States. have MS authority to
answer to the articles OF impeachment, and
with your leave will read.
MIR. Stanberry then read:
SIN The Mater e tie Inpe1cimentot OF Jndretc JOHNSON,
Prssiden. Of the Cnlted States
'I, Andrew Johnson, having been served
with summons to appear before the Senate
to answer the articles OF impeachment, etc.,
etc., hereby enter my reply through my COM
Sc, Henry S.anbsry, J. 5. Black, William u.
Erarts, z. A. Curtis and Thomas \. R. Nelson,
who are instructed By me 20 answer 20 this
summons, and TO ask reasonable time ID
which to appear and answer to the articles
which have been prepared
The reply further says that after careful
examination Of the articles, and a full consul
tation Sith his counsel, ne (the President) is
satisfied that at least forty days will be requir-
ed IN which 70 answer said articles. and most
respectfully asks that that time Will be allowed
him.
The Chief Just;ce-The application viii be
considered as requested.