The Portland daily press., 1868-03-14
XLth C0NGRESs-Seoond Session.
SENATE.

The holders of ats in the galleries com.
menced passing into the Capitol at 10 o'clock
and by II o'clock the ladies' gallery was packed
by as brilliant an audience as upon full dress
opera nights. None were permitted to pass
the Supreme Court door without tickets
Guards were placed at half o dozen points, at
the entrance of the galleries. There was also
heavy police force at hand. The rules were
rgidly enforced. Hundreds OF strangers, ig-
norant of the necessity of obtaining tickets.
were turned back disappointed
The Senators seats are arranged as before.
In the open space in front of the Presidents
chair are two long tables, each furnished with
seven chairs. One of the tables is intended for
the managers and the other for the counsel
Back OF the Senator'S seats and filling the en-
tire lobby are about two hundred chairs, in
tended for the accommodation of members of
the House, Judiciary and others entitled to be
present on the floor.
Messrs. Howard and Anthony were in their
seats early.
By halfpast eleven half the Senators had
appeared and arranged themselves in little
knots, discussing the momentous business.
To-day 1t is noticed that not a single negro is
in the galleries The section usually occupied
by them is filled with ladies. There is no rush
and no crowding OF doors and aises, aud every
thing is conducted with perfect order and de-
cOraIn.
The Chaplain invoked a blessing, PRAYING
that this high court may be led to such verdict
as God will approve in the high court of heav-
en-, and to which all The people shall respond
heartily, amen.
Among the petitions presented W ere several
from shoe and leather manufacturers in yari-
Gus parts of Massachusetts, praying for re-
ducton OF the tax. Referred to Committee on
Finance,
Mr.. Cameron presented rerlonstrance of the
Journeymen printers of Pennsylvania against
the passage of the copyright law; also petition
OF Lucretia Mott, President of the Anti Slav-
cry Society, praying for the establishment of a
republican form of government in every State.
Referred to the judiciary.
Bill to amend the Judiciary acc of Septem-
Der "A, 1883, passed last evening, came over
from the House signed, and received the sig-
nature of the President pro tenn.
Mr.. Trumbull called up the bill for the relier
OF helrs OF Asbury Dickens, making an appro-
priation on account OF his acting as Secret Try
of State. Mr.. Trumbull offered an amend
ment providing that none of the heirs who had
taken part in the late rebellion nor their as
slgnees shall participate in the benefits of this
act The bill was agreed to after some discus
sion and passed.
On motion of Mr.. Morrill, the Senate insist
ed on it's amendments to the consular and d.
plomatlc appropriation bill, non-concurred in
by the House, and Messrs. Morrill, of Maine,
Howe and Buckalew were appointed a com
mlttee OF conference on the part of the SEN
ate.
The morning hour having expired the Pres
ident pro tenn announced that the chair was
vacant for Chief Justice Chase of the United
States, who then entered by a side door.
After short pause the Sergeant-at-Arms
made proclamation in the usual form.
The Secretary of the Senate then read the
Journal OF the last meeting of the court. Dur
ing the reading long file of members of the
House commenced passing through the hall.
AT the conclusion of the reading Mr.. How
ard, chairman of the committee of seven sub
IrOr nr6a crxyhi o1,
ed:
Ordered, That the Secretary inform the House
OF Representatives that the Senate is in its
chamber and ready to proceed in the trial of
Andrew johnson, President of the United
States, and that seats ara provided for the ac-
commodation of its members.
The Chief Justice directed the Sergeant-at-
Arms attend to each section of the order, and
the Sergeant-at-Arms then opened the door
and announced the managers of impeachment
on the part of the House of Representatives
The managers appeared and by direction of
the Chief Justice took seats at the table on
the left of the chair, Messrs. Stevens and But
Ter absent.
Mr.. Grimes suggested that the Senators who
had not taker the oath be now sworn.
The Secretary called Messrs. Dooittle, Ed
munds, Patterson of New Hampshire, and
Vickers. Mr.. Doolittle was not present.
Edmunds, Patterson and Vickers. came for
ward and the oath was administered to Them
The Sergeant-at-Arms Their subscribed to
the following affidavit, which was ready: The
foregoing writ of summons, addressed to An
drew johnson, President of the United States,
and the foregoing precept addressed to me,
were to-day served upon Andrew Johnson by
delivering to and leaving with him copies of
the same at the Executive Mansion, the usual
place of abode of Andrew Johnson on Satur-
day, the 7th day of March, at o'clock.
tSignedO GEO. B. BROWN,
Sergeant-at- Arms.
Chief Justice-The Sergeant-at-Arms will
call the accused.
Sergeant-at-Arms-(In loud voice) Andrew
johnson, President of the United States, APP
pear and answer to the articles of impeach-
ment exhibited against you by the House of
Representatives of the United States.
The doors were thrown open at this point
and every eye turned that way for moment
but Mr.. Butler entered and took seat with
the other managers
Senator johnson rose and said something
whereupon the Chief Justice said: Sergeant
alarms will inform the Presidents coun ell.
The Presidents counsel, Messrs. Stanbery,
Curtis and Nelson, were ushered in and toUk
seats at the right of the chair.
On motion Of Mr.. Conklng, clerical error
in the 23d rule was corrected.
The Sergeant-at-Arms announced the men,
bers of the House, who entered and took the
vacant seats on the sofas.
Mr.. StaDbery then rose and said: Mr. Chief
Justice, my brothers, Messrs. Curtis, Nelson
and myself are here this morning as counsel
for the President. l have his authority to en-
ter bis plea. By your leave will proceed to
read. Mr.. Stanbery then read the answer OF
the President, entering his appearance and
naming as his counsel Messrs. Stanbery, Cur
tbs, Nelson, Black and Evarts, ard asking as q
reasonable time for The p eparation OF his de-
fence the period of forty days, citing various
cases in which periods as long in proportion to
the magnitude of the case had been granted
Mr.. Bingham on behalf of the managers
commended that the 9th rule provided that on
the appearances of the President he was re-
CURED to file the answer, and in case his
answer was not filed that the trial should pro-
ceeo as on the plea of not guilty. He claimed
therefore, that the trial should proceed forth.
with.
Mr.. Curtis, in reply, referred to the cases OF
Judge Humphreys and Others, and believed
that the RUE was susceptible to no such con.
traction as that put on it by Mr.. Bingham,
Mr.. Wilson followed, charging on the views
as his colleague.
Mr., Stanberry expressed greater surnris,
than he had ever before felt at this claim nm
forward by the managers, and said there seem
ed TO be a isposItion to hurry through this mo
mentuous trial, as if it were case before
police court He argued from the wording o
the other rules that the appearance day wa
not intended to be the day for answering. ID
said that two of the Presidents counsel wer
not present; that no opportunity had beef
offered for preparations ofdefence, or the calm
ofwitnesses, and that in the worst days of thu
Star Chamber such an attempt to hurr.
through trial had never been made. He spok
very warmly, saving there seemed to be ira
SET 1or tne President and his counsel.
AT the conclusion OF his remarks the Chic
Justlce sad that the motion would be argue
1or an hour In accordance with the rules.
Mr.. Bingham rose and said he had bee
greatly surprised at hearing the hastv word
which had been dropped from the Inns of hi
friend, Mr.. Stanberry, and asserted that RI
only move of the managers was to enforce th
rule which the Senate had made. and to n ,,a
vent dilatory line OF defense P'0
The Chief Justice was about to nut tho oas
on Mr.. Stanberry's motion, when Mr. I'd
mund's offered an order that April LIST be- IL
day appointed Tor the filing of the President
answer, that within three days after the MAJ
ayers file their reflection, and that on the 81
of April the trial proceed.
On motion of Mr.. Morton at two O'Clock tt
Senate retired for consultation. AT ten N
nutes past four the Senate returned.
The Chief Justice announced that the M
ton under consideration had been overrule
and the order entered that the President
required to file his answer on Monday, Mar
Esd.
Mr.. Bingham offered an order that the fill