Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1868-05-22

fear that He will not govern it wisely and
we'll would not excuse me for a violation oil
His law.
THE DEFEAT OF IMPEAcHMEST.
Interesting Scenes in the CouIt-Eow Sen.
ators Voted-Comments ofthe Press, &c.
The fact Of the acquittal of the President
on Saturday last, on the eleventh article,
by the high court of impeachment, is
given elsewhere The Washington Ex-
press gives the following interesting &C
count Of the scenes and the taking of the
vote in the Senate:
Senator Anthony being first on the roll,
and being counted as doubtful, all eyes
were turned upon him, and in faltering
voice he voted "guilty."
A buzz ran through the galleries, but
having been admonished by the Chief JUS
tice, and squads of policemen being sta
toned about the hall, no loud demonstra-
ton was made.
Then followed two votes for acquitta l.
Messrs. BayaTd ana Buckalew, but their
votes excited no remark, as this was to be
expected Cameron, Cattel and Chandler
voted successfully for conviction, and when
Mr.. Coles name was called curiosity was
again excited, because it had been report
ed that be was one Of the doubtful ones
upon some OF the articles. With steady
voice, however, be voted "guilty." Conk-
ling, CONFESS, Corbett and Cragln voted as
was expected they would, "guilty." So
on the other side, Davis, Dixon and Doc
little voted successfully for acquittal, the
latter responding in tone OF voice loud
and clear. Drake was the next called, and
he tried to throw in his voice a tone of
unconcern, when every one knew that he
had long ago committed himself, and that
he acoS concerned FOR the result. Edmunds
and Ferry next voted successfully for con-
viction. The Secretary then called Mr..
Fessenden. The Senator rose and stretch
ed his tall form to it's full length, and stood
erect. He placed his thumbs in his pants
pockets, and thus listened to the reading
OF the questions by the Chief Justice. Sen
ator Sumner, who sis behind him, leaned
over to catch a glimpse Of Fessenden's
face. The latter was perfectly composed,
and in the clear voice Of an honest, con-
scientious man, voted "not guilty"
The Clerk then called "Mr. Fowler -
The latter was from his seat to the left of
the Chief Justice. He placed his hands
upon his desk and listened to the reading
of the question. All eyes were directed
toward him, for he was considered doubt
full, and tremendous pressure had been
brought to bear upon him. The question
having been read, he made response
which was not distinctly heard, and he
was requested to repeat, when, in a ire
mendous voice he answered s. not guilty."
The friends Of the President breathed more
freely, while Sumner, Chandler and How
ard made desperate but unsuccessful eff
fort to conceal their disappointment. The
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acquittal, and both parties became nervous.
Senator Frelinghuysen is next on the roll
to Fowler, and he voted guilty, although
he has been claimed by both parties. Still,
he was not positively counted on.
The name OF Senator Grimes was next
called. That gentleman occupied chair
to the left of the Chief Justice, and the
latter, abiding to his recent indispOsitiOn,
suggested that he be permitted to retain
his seat while voting, and no objection was
made, and the Iowa Senator voted for &C
quittal. Senator Harlan followed with q
vote for conviction, Senator Henderson
was next called, and he rose nervously in
his place under battery of radical eyes
from the radical side, while Conkling,
Thayer, and Patterson, Of New Hampshire,
leaned forward with anxiety. The Missou
ri Senator had not spoken against the 18th
article, and although his vote was claimed
for acquittal, his radical friends still hoped.
He was true to his principles, however, and
voted not guilty. Mr.. Hendricks followed
with q vote upon the same side. Senator
Howard's name came next, and he placed
his shawl upon his desk in front Of him.
The Chief Justice Chase made the same
in his case as in that of Mr.
Grimes, but the Michigan Senator prefer
red to stand, although very weak, and he
voted for conviction, and was followed by
Senator Howe On the same side. johnson
and McCreery followed, voting not guilty,
and Morgan, Morrill, of Maine, Morrill, of
Vermont, and Morton, voted successfully
for conviction, making the vote stand
twenty for conviction and twelve for ac-
quittal. Norton increased the latter to
and Nye and Patterson, Of New
Hampshire increased the votes for con-
viction to twenty-five. Mr.. Patterson, of
Tennessee, was next called, and some one
in the reporters gallery made the remark:
" He's a pretty man to be called for q
vote" to which response was made: 1.-The
beauty of the thing will be apparent when
Wade's name is called" Senator Patter-
son, OF Tennessee, voted for acquittal. -
Pomeroy and Ramsey then voted for con-
victiOn.
The name Of TIr. Ross was then called,
and he rose promptly and voted for &C
Quittal, much to the disappointment Of lis
colleagues Of the Senate and the House.
Salisbury followed on the same side,
making the vote for acquittal Is. Mr..
Sherman voted for conviction, and Sprague
followed the lead of his colleague, Mr.. An
thony, and voted in the same direction.
Stewart, Sumner, Thayer and Upton fol-
lowed on the same side, and then Mr..
Trumbulls name was called, and rising in
his seat, he pronounced the words ''not
guilty with more emphasis than any other
Senator had given them. Next was called
Mr. Van Wrinkle, and the excitement now
became intense. Seventeen votes only
bad thus far been cast for acquittal. MI.
Vickers was, OF course, certain, and the
only dependence now of the Presidents
friends was upon Van Wrinkle and Wiley.
The vast audience on the floor and in the
galleries held their breath as the question
was asked, and the West Virginia Senator
voted "not guilty" This secured acquit,
tai, for Mr. Fickers was certain, and fol
lowed Van Wrinkle.
Then the hum of voices was again hushed,
for Senator Wade's name was now called.
sis he going to vote ?" was whispered
about the galleries, but all curiosity was
soon mt at rest for he rose to the left Ct