Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-04-29
EVENING STAR.
FORTY FOURTH CONGRESS.
CFs sing Proceedings Yesferdo,.

SENAA E-After our report closet
Manager s.ord argued against the motion
Of senator C,>Dkling that the senate res :
hnd determine The question whether Belknan
is amer able To tr.sl before the Senate
MI, carpenter followed, aud spoke al
lei 9Th In favor OF the motion OF Senator
Conkling.
Mr.. Lord said that the evidence which the
n1snsgefs PROPOSED 70 Offer In TIE question
only about an hour, and would to mainly
documentary. 1t seemed 10 him that the
resolution offered by the senator would only
create delay, because 1t involved the discus
sion OF the abstract question whether a cft,-
zen could be impeached. That was by no
means the only question n the case. The
managers thought they had conclusive su-
thority 70 show that person had no right 70
resign lot the mere purpose OF evsding an
Impeachment
Mr.. Edmunds submitted motion 20 strik Ike
cut The latter paragraph OF the order sub
mitied by Mr.. Coukling, as follows. The
motion that testimony be heard touching the
exact time OF such resignation. and touch
log the motive and purpose of such resigas-
ton. is reserved without prejudice tn the
question above stated has been considered, :"
and insertin lieu thereof the following "And
that The managers and counsel in such argu-
ment discuss the question whether the issues
OF iSci are material"
MI Lord said, ON behalf OF the managers
mat they were salts led with the Amendment
a. Htred by the Senator from Vermont.
MI Anthony moved that the Senate retire
Tor consideration, which motion was agreed
- III ON room.
At 40 O'Clock the Senators returned to the
chsmher, and the presiding OFF ,er announced
That several orders had been agreed upon,
which were read by the clerk a. follows
Ordered, That the Senate proceed FIRST TO
near ana determine the question whether
W. W BelkGsp, the respondent. Is amena BILE
70 trlal by Impeachment for acts done as
Secretary of War, Notwithstanding his
resignation OF said Office, aud that the mana
gers and counsel in such arguments discuss
of "a
material, and whether the matters in sun
port ofthe jurisdiction al legged by the House
oil Representatives In the pleadings subSe-
qusnt To the articles OF impe achment c an be
those alleged II the same are not averred ia
SAID articles.
Second Ordered That the hearing proceea On
the 9Th day OF May, ls,G, at u 50 O'Clock: that
The opening and close of the argument be
given TO the respondent; that three counsel
order as may be agreed on between them
selves, and that such time be allowed for
argument as the managers and counsel may
desire.
Mr.. Lord said the managers desired 20 be
heard on the question as 10 the opening and
closing of the argument.
The presiding officer said the gentleman
could not be discussed.
Mr.. Anthony inquired IL there was no way
OF reaching reconsideration OF the order.
Mr.. Edmunds said the managers could
move TO set aside the order as ia any other
court.
Mr.. Lord moved to rescind the order. and
sald MI; Hoar would speak for the managers
on behalf OF the motion.
Mr. Hosr spoke at length In favor of the
RECESSION of the order.
Mr.: Mcdonald moved that the vote by
which the order, in regard 10 the order OF
discussion in the question of Jurisdiction
was passed, be reconsidered.
MI Cameron moved an adjournment Till
Monday at 1890.
And the Senate, sitting as a court OF inn
parchment, at $50 adjourned TN Monday.
The consideration OF legislative business
was then resumed.
Mr.. White moved that when the Senate
adjourn TO day IL be TO meet on Monday
next. Agreed to.
HOUSE.-After our report closed
The legislative, executive aud judicial APP
preparation bill was further considered, and
point of order was made against the
amendment transferring the Indian bureau
from the Interior to the War department,
and An interesting discussion took place
which was concluded by the Spea ker sus-
tanning the point and ruling out the amend
ment as not germane to the bill Tnis sec.
ton was then struck out OF the bill, and &c
was passed. The Speakers ruling renders
IL necessary for q new measure 10 be intro
dUced II the transfer OF the contrOl of the
Indians TO the War department is meant to
be consummated. The bill was then passed
by yeas Dos, nays Il.
Mr.. Randall pa said he offered the fol =
lowing at the personal request OF the
Speaker
ResolUed, That the following proviso be
added TO rale 5, as part thereof: PrOUife',
hOU eCer, That in case of personal illness the
Speaker may make such appointment for
period moi exceeding ten days, with the ap-
prevail OF the House, at the time OF the APP
pointmeBt
The amendment was adopted by the House
Without reference.
O'Clock the House went into the Com
mlttee of the Whole on the private calendar,
ana sfler passing number OF private bills,
adjourned.