Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1871-02-10
EALLIGH, n. O., Feb. 3rd, 1870.

LJetu' journal Il 66teruRy was QeclQ0OIy
the most interesting day, which has yet
passed since the organization Of the Court
of impeachment. The case was opened
by Col. Sparrow, in behalf of the Mana
gers, in Il speech Of great ability, which
| was listened to with the closest attention
| by a crowded house. It would be an just
to attempt a synopsis of his great speech,
but suffice it to say that the people of the
State were well represen ted, and their
wrongs eloquently portrayed. The evil
dence for the prosecution was then regu-
| larry commenced, which consisted entirely
of Public Documents, Proclamatlons. &c.
The letters of Holden to Grant, and to
our Senators and Representatives, request
| ing their influence to suspend the writ of
Hddeds Corpus, were read and created
quite o sensation. His letters to Kirk
and others instructing them as to their
military movements were certainly rare
! productions. The muster rolls Of Kirk s
regiment were produced, from which 1t
was proven that a large number, in fact a
majority, Of his troops was from the State
of Tennessee, and many Of them under
! twenty one years. This is considered an
| important point in the case, as Holden
contended that these troops were only the
regular militia called into servica accord
ing to law.
The Counsel for the Respondent raised
objection to the admissibility of several
documents offered in evidence, bat the
Chief Justice over ruled the objection In
every case, from one of whose decisions.
Senator Moore, of Craven, appealed to
the Senate, but of course the Senate sus-
tanned the Chief Justice, though Senator
Price voted with Mr.. Moore, that his de
cision was erroneous. Comment is uu-
necessary. Nearly the whole time of the
Court, to-day, was consumed by the de
fence in Directing to the admitting in evil
dence the 1d6eas corpus of A. q. Moore
and others, but after quite waste of time
the objections wero Set aside. The Chief
Justice has given very general satisfaction
in his rulings, and IS disposed to have
Justice rendered.
Tie examination of the victims of Kirk (
brutalities will commence on Monday. as
the reading of the documentary evidence
will occupy a day longer. The examina
tion is conducted by Judge Merrimon. in
| a most searching and able manner. The
closing argument will be made by Cover
nors Bragg and Graham. The prosecution
is well prepared, and will push on the trla
promptly and zealously.
The Court is in session until 3. O'Clock
every day, and as the Senate meets at II
3 o'clock @. a., end again at p. M, the
l Senators are kept at wo4k, with but little
time for rest.
Reliable intelligence has been received
here that the disabilities of Hon. A. M
l Waddell will be removed and he will bi
allowed to take his seat in the 42nd Con
. gross.
J The House to day passed the bill. which
had already passed the Senate, allowing
: the Wilmington. Charlotte and Ruther
3 Jord Railroad Company to draw from tn
= Treasury the five hundred thousand dol
(, lars of tho first mortgage bonds of tn
: Company, which had been deposited il
9 tho Treasury as collateral security, which
Q will enable the Company to at once con-
y plcte the Road to Charlotte. This is
very important measure for your city, ant
it is due mainly to the Jealous efforts o
J. your worthy Representatives, Messrs
o McClammy aud Aehe.
g The House has conquered in the amend
= ments reported by the Committee of Con
ference on the Convention Bill, which OF
. ders the election on the 18th day of April
q The House has passed resolution autho
n rizing a reward of $1,000 for the arrest o
4 the leader of the Robson county outlaws
and 81, 900 for each member of the band.
The pleasure seekers of this city hav
. been RECALLED this week by fine THEATRES
u troupe, of which Mexican Buchanan is tn
star ACTOR, and who is to visit your cit
;, next week.
Hal.