Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1868-04-29
CONGRESSIONAL

SENATE, April I9.-Secretary Welle,
was called to the stsEd, and the othel
Cabinet ministers were present in ordel
+ to testify to the Presidents intent in
the removal of Secretary Stanton. the
Managers objected to the reception o
the testimony, Manager Wilson making
au elaborate argument against it. The
Chief Justice ruled that it was admis.
slole, but the Senate reversed his deci-
sion, and although foar other attempts
were made to get in a portion of what
the Secretaries were there to tell, the
Senate refused to admit it. 1t was
then announced by the counsel for the
President, thatso far as they were then
advised, they hsd no further evidence
10 submit, and the court adjourned.
HoUsE.-Nothing was done in the
House.
SENATE, April 20.-Mr. Curtis an.
nounced that the evidence for the Pres
ident was closed. The Managers sub
mitted some additional documentary
evidence, not however. important ia
its character. Postmaster General
Randall was recalled, and made more
clear his violations of law.
Mr.. Butler then announced that the
Managers had no more evidence to sub
nit. Mr.. Boutwell, asked for an adj
journment for one day, to enable him
to review the evidence before beginning
his argument. Mr.. Evarts stated that
Mr. Stanbery was recovering, but he
asked an adjournment for two days.
To this the Managers agreed, and it
was so ordered.
HoUsE.-The House held quite a long
session, and transacted some business.
Mr.. Moorhead, of Pennsylvania, intro.
duced a resolution, which passed, in
structing the Committee on Commerce
TO inquire into the power and authority
Of Congress to make regulations in
relation thereto, and ifthe power exists,
then to inquire into the propriety of the
Government appointing inspectors of
the rails and other matter used in the
construction of all cars for the carrying
of passengers and the mails.
The House, by unanimous consent,
referred back to the Committee on
Printing the resolution to print 10000
copies of Manager Buffers opening
argument on impeachment.
The Senate bill, making an appro-
pristion of $4,000 for defraying the
expenses of impeachment. $4,000 for
miscellaneous expenses of the Senate,
and $1,000 for extra capitol police,
was reported and passed.
Mr.. Banks bill, regarding the rights
of American citizens abroad, was taken
up, and after a brief debate, passed by
a vote OF 90 to 5.
SENATE, April 2l.-The Senate was
not in session.
HOUSE. Mr.. Robinson, of New
York, offered a resolution withdraw
ing the articles of impeachment, and
the Managers, on the part
of the House, to suspend further pro-
ceedings. By a vote of 81 to Is the
House refused to consider it.
Mr.. Pike, from the Committee on
Naval Affairs, reported a bill limiting
the number of officers and men in the
navy and marine corps, which was
An amendment to the Bankrupt Law
adopted, which extends the time
mentioned in the second clause of the
thirty-third section of the original act
10 the first of next December. The
I'd section makes numerous verbal
changes and corrections 10 the existing
as suggested by Justices of the
Supreme Court. The Sd section pro
Vides for allowing Registers in Bank
to administer oaths, and gives
Commissioners the right to take proof
Of debts. The House then adjourned.
SENATE, April 22.-The Senate spent
two hours IN wordy debate as to whether
any change should be made in the
order fixing the number of Managers, ,
and of the Counsel. who should make
arguments on the final summing up of
the case. After various propositions =
had been made and rejected, the fol- ,
order was adopted as a substitute :
'or the original rule Of the trial Order I
I'd, that as many of the Managers, and ,
IF the Counsel for the President, as de-
ire to do so, be permitted to file argu- ,
nents or address the Senate orally ; i
put the concluding oral argument shall I
be made by one Manager, as provided {
the Dist Rule.
Manager Boutwell,, at ten minutes
before one, began his summing up in
of the Managers. Atfour o'clock
ne yielded to a motion to adjourn, sta
ing that he would occupy about an
TOUR and a half 20 morrow. The Senate /
hen Immediately adjourned. !
HoUsE.-No business was transacted
the House. I
SENATE, April 23d.-Mr. Boutwell,
concluded his speech, after which a
recess was taken, and then Mr.. Nelson, Z
IF the Presidents counsel, treated the !
senate to a piece of oratory which, for :
matter, and style, and delivery, was !
more like one of his clients wors: !
Efforts, than any thing else. ;
SENATE, April 24-An order was adj :
opted fixing the hour for meeting at
2 o'clock, NJ. Mr.. Nelson then resum- ,
ID his argument, and occupied the :
whole day, to the disgust of every body, :
except. perhaps, the Managers. {
HOUsE.-The House met after the
adjournment of the Senate, but little I
or no business of general interest was
transacted. I
SENATE, April 25.-Mr. Edmunds' {
resolution was postponed till Monday. {
Mr.. Sumner offered two additional rules I
TO the final proceeding, which I
we're also postponed till Monday. Mr..
Groesbeck then began his argument in
behalf of the President, and continued
speaking during the whole session, con-
at half past four. l
HoUsE-Some Executive commuui-
we're received, but no business ;
Of Importance transacted.