Litchfield enquirer., 1868-04-16
CONGRESS.


 relative to the qualifications of jurors was called up, and after some debate was pass ed-yeas 37; nays 8. It provides that the expression of an opinion founded on pub lie rumor or newspaper statements shall not disqualify juror otherwise compe- tent.
 House Met at 12 o'clock, when the Speaker presented a communication from the Commissioner of Indian Atfairs urging speedy action on the Indian Appropriation bills, in order to enable the Department to fulfill the obligations entered into with va rious tribes. MT. Robinson offered a res olution to withdraw the articles of impeach- ment against the President and recall the Managers.
 During the remainder of the week no business of importance was done except in the matter of impeachment The report of this trial is as follows:-
 THURSDAY APRIL 9TH H-The Chief Jus- tice called the Senate to order, and Mir Butler proceeded with the examination of witnesss for the defence. MT. w. H. Wood of Alabama, testified that in 1866 he ap- piled to the President for an official posi- tion, and that the Presidentsinformed him that he could do nothing for him, as he 1 smypathized with Congress. Mir. Foster Blodgett testified that he had been for sev- eral years Postmaster at Augusta, Ga that in 1868 he was suspended from office by the President, and that to the best of his knowledge, the Senate had never been uo- tifed of his suspension. Gen. Thomas letter accepting the appointment of Secre- tary of War od-interina was put in evidence and MT. Butler declared the case closed for the prosecution. MT. Curtis, couns. for the President, then rose and commen- ced the opening argument for the de, | fence.
 FRIDAY APRIL 1O-Mr Curtis concluded his opening argument for the defence Gen Thomas was then examined for the defence relative to the instructions he had received from the President when appointed Secre- tary dd Interim. Objection was made tc his testifying to conversations had with the President after the appointment had been made, but after a lengthy discussion, to admit the testimony. Gen. Thomas then denied ever having received any in. structions from the President authorizine him to use force to obtain possession of the War Office. Ho was subjected to severe cross examination, when he stated in ex. planation of his threats to call the military to his aid, that he supposed his appoint ment authorized him ty expel MT. Stanton by force. SATURDAY APRIL 11TH.-The Managers moved change of the twenty-frst rule, so that all might participate in the final argu- ment. The motion went over. Gen. Tho mas then took the stand to correct certain statements made by himself on the pre- vious day. He said that the instructions of the President had been for him to ''take charge" not to ''take possession" of the office. Gen. Sherma1's s testimony was then offered. At the very outset of his deposi- tion question as to the conversation which occurred between him and Presi- dent Johnson in relation to the removal of MT. Stanton, gave rise to protracted discussion as to whether any declaration of the President constituted competent evi- dence. The yeas and nays having been demanded, the question was excluded. The examination of Gen. Sherman was after ward resumed, who testified that the Pres ident had offered him the Secretaryship of War on two different occasions, when the putting of 8 ques in regard to further con- versation raised an objection and vote, by which it was excluded. The debate on the admissibility of evidence was soon after re- commenced, and appeals were made with the same result.
 MONDAY, APRIL 13.-The first business to be disposed of was Senator Frelinghuy- sens proposition to repeal the limitation of the number of counsel allowed to speak on the final argument of the case. After a lengthy debate, the whole matter was, on motion, laid on the table. Lieut.. Gen. Sherman was then called to the stand, and was asked if he had formed an opinion, af- 4lo of 4o the necessity for another person being ap- and over-ruled He was then asked, "wheth- CT, before the removal of MT. Stanton, he had advised the President that he should be removed and replaced?" This ques- ton was decided inadmissible. Mir. R. J. Meigs, Clerk of the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia, was sworn, and pro- duced the affidavit and warrant under which Gen. Thomas was arrested. Gen. Sherman was again called, and asked if the President, when he rendered him the po- sition of Secretary of War ad interim, ex- plained his purpose in so doing. Obiec- tion was made to this, but after debate, the question was admitted. Gen. Sherman then related what occurred at his interview with the President, at which time the Pres ident told him that case for the Courts to act upon could not be made up without an ad interim appointment.
 TUESDAY APRIL 14TH.-Mr Sumner of fered an order which lies over, ,Eproviding that Managers and counsel may print and file their arguments. The court then ad- journed till Wednesday on account of the illness of Ex-Attorney-Gen. Stanbery.
 DEMOCRATIC REPUDIAToRs.-Last week s issue of the La Crosse Democrat, paper which boasts larger circulation than any other democratic paper in the country, says:-
 THIS FINANCIAL PROBLEM IS TOO BIG A THING TO BE HANDLED, EX- CEPT IN ONE WAY. THERE IS ONLY ONE WAY OF SOLVING IT. THIS DEBT HAS GOT TO BE SPON- GED OUT.
 And knowing very we'll that this "spon- ying out'' of the national debt would ruin .he depositors iu the savings banks, it | ,oolly adds:- @
 THOSE (BoNDs) HELD BY SAVINGS BANKS ARE oF LITTLE ACCOUNT, FOR THE PEOPLE ARE BE- COMING so POOR UNDER TEE BOND SYSTEM THAT THEY HAVE NOTHING TO DEPOSIT, AND HAVE LONG SINCE DRAWN CUT MOST THAT THEY TAD DEPOSITED.
 Now, men of Connecticut, how do you