Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1868-05-15
To the American.
Washington Correspondence.
WASHINGTON. n. c..
Mny 9th, 1868.

Il To the American
Washington Correspondence.
WASHINGTON. n. c..
May 9th, 1858.
In the Impeachment Court, Wednesday
the galleries, If possible, were more
densely crowded than ever before. Mr..
| Bingham on cles ng the final argument
was greeted with tumultuous applause by
the spectators, who, regardless of time
and place, and in spite Of all rules of Or
der. ..could not il they would, and would
not if they could - restrain their surplus
manifestations of approval. The pound
ing of the gavel-the warnings of the
Chief Justice that order must be maintain
ed-the stentorian tones Of the Sergcnt-at-
arms commanding silence, and the de-
mands of indignant Senators for enforce
ment of the rules-minslcd with the clap
ping of hands, and stamping OF feet, and
waving of hanckerchiefs, and slight hiss
ing when the Sergeant-at-arms was order
ed to clear the galleries. created scene
entirely new in the Senate chamber, at
which the very walls of that heretofore
quiet and modest place would have been
justified in being surprised and shocked
even unto trembling.
Not wishing to obey mere rerbal orders
from those beneath them, not one of the
many hundreds moved from his seat. and
only when risiJle, physical indications of
earnestncss in the shape of doorkeepers
and policemen appeared, were the unruly
visitors convinced that they should depart
in peace ; the innocent and the guilty suf-
feriny allie the penalties of disorder. The
galleries were soon cleared and the doors
closed.
Physically Mr.. Bingham is not strong
man. and though he occupied three days
with his argument, he spoke in all only
about eight hours. He has rather slcn-
der form. of medium height, with blueish
eyes and light hair and is IS years old
As an orator, and a statesman. he needs no
eulogies. A gentleman in every sense of
the word-genial and pleasant, tho posi-
tive in his manner. he commands the re-
spect even of enemies. His brilliant pero-
ration was listened to with breathless at
tention.
On Thursday the Senate sitting with
closed doors agreed to adjourn until 10
o'clock Monday, and to take the votes on
the articles at II m. Tuesday. Each Sen
ator being permitted to file, within two
days ait er the vote is taken, his written
opinion, to be printed with the proceed
ings.
On Monday the deliberations will begin
in secret session, and may. possibly, be
kept up nearly all night, AS many Senators
will desire to speak, and when the hour
for voting arrives. all debate must cease.
The question to be asked each Senator
on each article, though the form is not yet
adopted, will probably be something like
the following:
Mr.. -. how say you; is the respon-
dent Andrew johnson, President of the
United States, guilty or not guilty as
charged in the -article of impeachment
and the Senator will rise in his place and
answer "guilty' or mot guilty"
The voting will corsinde several hours
aud if verdict of guilty J" be declared
MI. Wade will perhaps be sworn as Pres
idcnt on Tuesday night before the Senate
adjon:ns.
Meanwhile, the excite nent in town runs
high, and betting, since Mr.. Bingham
speech, favors conviction by heavy odds
nothing is talked Of but the anxiously
looked for result. In fact, the waiting
for the verdict " is an almost painful sus-
pcnse. which will find no relief until Tues
day next.
When the Senate doors were closed on
Wednesday, the House of Representatives
returned to their Hall. and the members
We're soon after informed that the Scuat
would notify the House when they would
be ready to receive them again at thcil
bar.
On Thursday Mr.. Pike from the Com. or
Naval affairs reported Il joint resolution
requesting the President to send su iii
cient number of vessels of war to the ii III
us SaOUho1 W VIC DIitiSh
inces. to protect American vessels in III,
exercise of their rights &C., and made ,
very able argument in its support. The
resolution passed by large majority, ant
now goes to the Senate. Yesterday bill
re-admitting Arkansas to the Union pass
ed-a bill to admit South Carolina, wa
ordered printed and the House adjourne,
until Monday.
The American Medical Association after
our days session adjourned sine die yesterday
over 500 delegates were present from al
parts of the country, including many of tn
m st distinguished Physicians. The next con
vention will be held in New Orleans next May
The NJ ar ne Band commenced / heir regula
; outdoor Concerts this afternoon in the Par
, south OF the Presidential Mansion.
H. S.