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VOT.TTME VI.-NUMBER 8191 CHARLESTON, S. C., FRIDAY MORNING, APRIL 3, 1868. [EIGHTEEN CENTS A WEEK rv-: ?I K?..*:^,. BY TELEGKAPH. [SPECIAL TO THE DAILY SEWS.] Thc Columbia Convention. ORGANIZATION-THE PRESIDENT AND VICE-PRESI? DENTS-THE DELEGATES-PRESENTATION OF RESOLUTIONS. COLUMBIA, April 2-11 P. M.-The Demo? cratic State Convention assembled, pursuant to notice, at 8 o'clock this evening. The fol? lowing districts were represented: Clarendon, Newberry, Bich?and, Laurens, Kershaw, Me? rion, Edgefield, Barnwell, Abbeville, Chester, Georgetown, Sumter, Fairfield, Anderson, Xork, and others, makiri? in all twenty-one districts, with ono hundred and one delegates. Mr. Armistead Bart, of Abbeville, was elected President, and Gen. Chesnut, of Ker? shaw, Hon. B. F. Perry, of Greenville, Gen. John S. Preston, of Richland, Hon. J. D. Blend? ing, of Clarendon, HOE. Mr. Fair, of Newberry, Vice-Presidents. Hon. B. F. Perry offered a long preamble and resolutions, making the following nominations . For Governor-Gen. Wade Hampton. For Lieutenant-Governor-General James Conner. For Secretary of State-Gen. Ellison Capers. For Adjutant and Inspector General-Gen. IT. C. Butler. For Comptroller General-Captain J. L. Leap hart. For Treasurer-Major W. Hood. The preamble, with the resolutions, were re? ferred to a committee, and the Convention then adjourned. Uar European Di . \ itch ts. [BY ATLANTIC TELEGRAPH.] LONDON, April 2.-The political news is un? important. The bullion in the Bank of Eng? land has decreased ?334,000 Abyssinian advices report that the diffi? culties in the way of the advance of the British army increase at every mile. The natives are hostile, and Theodore has despoiled and devastated tho country in part. LIVERPOOL, April 2-Noon.-Cotton is rum and active, but prices are the same. Estimated rates 15,000 bales. Breadstuff's quiet. Corn dull and declined 3d, aud is now 41s 3d. LIVERPOOL, April 2-Afternoon.-Lard 61s Cd. Bacon 43s. Pork firm. LIVERPOOL, April 2-Evening.-Cotton closed quiet and steady. Sales 15,000 bales. Prices on the spot aro unchanged, but there is a brisk speculative demand for Uplands to arrive at ll jd. Lard declined to 61s. Naval Stores dulL Others unchanged. LONDON, April 2-Afternoon.-Consols 93. 5 20's a fraction higher, 724a72j. Our Havana Dispatches. [BY CUBA CABLE, j RIOT AT NASSAU-MARKETS. HAVANA, April 1.-Riots aie apprehended in Nassau in consequence of the disendowment of the churches. There are no war vessels in the harbor. Smuggling from Florida is openly encour * aged at Nassau. HAVANA, April 1,1868.-Sugar, owing to the scarcity of tonnago, quiet at 7ja7f. Sterling lOalOj. The Impeachment Proceedings. HORE WITNESSES-ANOTHER CONSPIRACY-THOM? AS TO CONTROL THE MONEY BACS-THE TREAS? ONABLE TELEGRAMS-ALABAMA AND THE AMENDMENT. WASHINGTON, April 2.-In the court of im? peachment to-day, after the reading of the journal, Mr. Drake moved to amend the seventh rule, which motion lies over. Two witnesses were examined, but nothing new was elicited. The evidence of General Emory and Colonel Wallace was the same in substance as already published. The President's letter to General Grant was read, and the counsel for the President de? manded that (he certificates of the Cabinet oi cera be read as a part of the document. Mr. Chase put the question, and the demand of the counsel was rejected; yeas 20, nays 29. Wm. E. Chandler, late Assistant Secretary of the Treasury, was introduced, ?nd testified regarding the Treasury routine. The defence objected to the questions concerning the ap? pointment of Edward Cooper. General Butler said he intended to prove by this evidence that the President appointed Cooper so that Thomas might have access to the Treasury. He also intended to prove that the President had vio? lated the Tenure-of-office law in the matter of Cooper's appointment. The evidence was re? jected by a vote of twenty-three to twenty-six. C. A. Tinker, a telegraph monas er, was ex? amined, touching the telegrams which passed between the President and Governor Parsons, regarding the adoption the Howard amend? ment by tho Alabama Legislature. The de? fence objected, and Mr. Boutwell said that in the telegrams referred to, the President spoke of Congress as a set of individuals. Mr. Butler contended that the adoption of the Howard amendment was amongst the requirements of the Reconstruction acts, and that the Presi? dent had no right to oppose it. The telegrams were then admitted in evidence by a vote of 27 to 17. On motion to adjourn, the vote stood 22 to 22. Chase voted ayo, and thc Court adjourned. Oar \\ ashia glori Dispute bes. THE STRONG CASE-GENERAL HANCOCK AND THE PRESIDENT-MB. CHASE AVOIDS TROUBLE. WASHINGTON, April 2.-The tar thur argument of the Strong case woe heard to-day. The prosecuting attorney held that the requisition issued by Geneial Schofield was within the law. Judge Cartter desired to hear further argu? ments, and the case WSB continued. General Hancock and the President bad a prolonged interview to-day. Mr. Chase decided no questions in the court of impeachment to-day. He submitted them to the Senate in the first instance. The Trial oz*Hr. Davis-A Horrible Mar? der. RICHMOND, April 2.-The trial of Mr. Davis was to-day postponed to May 2. John White, a respectable citizen of Pow? hatan, waa found dead in that county on Sun? day, with five bullet boles in his body. Consecration of Bishop Beckwith-Re torn of General Meade. SAVANNAH, April 2.-The Eight Rev. Dr. Beckwith was consecrated Bishop of Georgia to-day. General Meade arrived this evening from Florida. Rumors ot investigations are afloot. The Rhode Island selections. PROVIDENCE, B. L, April 2.-The Radicals, as was expected, have carried the elections. Burnside's majority is a little over four thou? sand. Fire in Rutland. RUTLAND, YT., April 2.-The Courthouse, Franklin House, anil some other buildings, have been burned. Several persons weie hurt while escaping from the hotel. Market Reports. NEW YOEE, April 2-Noon_Cotton steady. Sale9 3800 bales. Uplands 28c. Freights qui? et and firm. Flour 5 to 10c lower, and wheat 1 to 2c lower. Corn lc lower. Pork, firme r at $25 to $25 30. Lard dull at 15Jal6?. Turpen? tine 67a67?. Rosin firmer. Common and strained $3 40. Money very tight at 7 per cent, on call in gold, and a commission. Sterling 109?al09$. Bonds, old, 1091. Gold 1 37?. Vir? ginia's 47. Tennessee, new, 67|. EVENING.-Cotton decidedly less active at about previous prices. Sales 4500 bales. Flour dull; Southern $9 85 to $14 65. Wheat nominal. Southern white Corn $1 IC to $1 18. Mess Pork inactive but higher at $25 50. Lard dull and others unchanged. BALTIMORE, April 2.-Cotton firm; Uplands 27?a28c. Flour very firm; prices unchanged. Wheat weak and declined 5c. Corn dull; white $1 lOal 12; yellow $116al 18. Oats, Rye and Pork steady. Bacon active and excited, with an advancing tendency; Shoulders 12|c; Hams 18a20c. WILMIGNTON, April 2.-Turpentine firm at 62c. Rosins firm; strained $2 30; No. 1 $3. Cot? ton firm; Middlings 26c. Tar in good demand at $2 20. SAVANNAH, April 2.-Cotton quiet; sales 1300 bales; receipts 2013 bales; exports 2151 bales to Liverpool and 1251 coastwise. Receipts of the week 5167; exports same time 17,128, of which, to Liverpool 13,903 Uplands, 443 Sea Islands, and coastwise 2825 Uplands, 205 Sea Islands; 400 Uplands to other portB. Stock 576 Sea Islands, 28.568 Uplands. MOBILE, April 2.-Sales 550 bales; Cotton closed dull; Middlings 27ja27|c; receipts 978 bales. NEW ORLEANS, April 2_Cotton quiet and firm. Sales 4200 bales. Middlings 28k. Re? ceipts 1084 bales. Exports none. Gold 39a39i. Sterling, bank nominal; commercial 50a51; New York sight exchange ? premium. CINCINNATI, April 2.-Large speculative sales of Pork at $2>. Bacon scarce; clear sides br ld at 15$; shoulders lije. Lard dull at 15jc. POLITICS IX THE STATE. MEETINGS-SPEECHES-RESOLUTIONS NOMINATIONS. MEETINGS IN SUMTES, FAIRFIELD AND CHESTER NOMINATIONS IN YORK AND ANDERSON-THE mo row-wow IN COLUMBIA--ALL THE SPEECHES. SUMTER. At the meeting to organize a Democratic club, held at tho courthouse on Monday last, the following delegates to the Columbia Con? vention were appointed: Hon. J. N. Frierson, E. W. Moise, Charles Ma y ran t, T. J. Met ants, Altamont Moses, John S. Richardson, Jr., and T. B. Fraser. The meeting then adjourned to Monday, April 6. FAIRFIELD. The public meeting, held at Winnsboro', on Monday, appointed dalegates to tho Columbia Convention, whose names have already been published in THE NEWS. The next meeting will be held on Monday, April 6, when tho dole gates will report and a club constitution will be presented for adoption. CHESTER. A numerously ' attended meeting of white citizens was held at the courthouse on Satur? day last. The following nominations were made: For Senator-Major James G. Lowry. For Representatives-Thomas A Lipsey, Jas. H. McDaniel and Dr. S. W. B. McCluskin. The following delegates to the Columbia Convention were appointed : Messrs. James Hemphill. Geo. W. Heath, John J. McLure, Williams P. Gill, W. A. Walk? er, John S. Wilson. The following was adopted : Besotted, That the aforesaid delegates be instructed to claim adherence to the Conser? vative party. YORK. A number of citizens of York District have endorsed the nomination of the Hon. W. C. Black for Congress from the Fourth District. They say : Mr. Black's name is not proposed by any par? ty or set of men. or as the representative of any party. We have looked only to his proba? ble usefulness, his availability and his charac? ter ; and deem these a sufficient guarantee that the interests of the whole State will suffer no detriment at his hands. ANDERSON. At a meeting of the District Democratic Club, held on Thursday last, Dr. O. R. Broyles was elected President, and Messrs. P. A. Wil hitc, Reuben Burriss and J. S. Murray, Vice Presidents. The following delegates to the Columbia Conveution were appointed : P. A. Wilhite, E. P. Earlo and W. E. Walters, with Dr. W. C. Brown, A. M. Holland and J. S. Murray as alternates., The following nominations have been made for the legislature : For Senator-Dr. J. H. Reid. For Representatives-B. Frank Sloan, Major John B. Moore, and Dr. John Wilson. These nominations are warmly supported by the Intelligencer. RICHLAND. A Republican meeting was held m Columbia on Tuesday night, presided over by Mr. T. J. Robertson. About fifteen hundred persons were present, of which number seven-eighths were colored persons. Mr. Chamberlain was the first speaker. He said that all property in the State should be taxed for tho cause of education. He praised the new constitution, and eulogized Gen. Scott, of whom ho spoke as follows: Ho has no friends to award and no enemies to punish-a man who will select officers to see that justice was fully carried out. He is fully acquainted with the social and political inter? ests of South Carolina; has been at the head of the Freedman's Bureau. Second to the duty of supporting the constitution, is to vote for Gen. Scott. By such means the political sal? vation of South" Carolina will be recovered for? ever; andi believe that the day will come when the laws and social influences of South Carolina will be so just and so humane, that the poorest can walk i rom on end of the State to the other, equally protected with the richest. Mr. Chamberlain waa followed by Mr. James M. Allen, who said : The constitution adopted in Charleston was of such a character that God smiled on it, while the constitution adopted in 1806 made Satan b<ush. He defended the constitution throughout, ana, in conclusion, called on the military tc preserve order. Colonel P. S. Pardee was the next speaker and after him came the Hon. D. T. Corbin, whe approved and recommended the Chailestoi constitution SB "a wise and mo6t excellent doc ?ment, under which they could live." The speaker compared the Democratic part: to Captain Scott's coon-they would come down as soon as they knew that the Republicans in? tended to shoot. The Democratic party opposes the constitution because it extends to you (the colored men ) the same benefits that it extends to them. They ought to be ashamed of their action. I tell you the right of suffrage follows emancipation as a necessary sequence, and woe to the party that attempts to take it from you. I have no desire to stir up strife, but broth 9rly lore. If the white men of tho South will nive you justice, extend to them tho right hand of fellowship. You must learn to read and write. South Carolina has been great and powerful, but nothing in comparison to what she will be if vou carrv out vour coustitution. "Voto for it -pray for it-fight for it-and you will succeed. Let no threats prevent von from attending the polls. He closed his address with a panegyric on General Scott. Maintain your rights-pros? per and be happy. R. C. DeLarge was tho next speaker, and he was followed by Mr. F. J. Moses, Jr. Mr. Moses gave the history of the Republi? can party, which he said, bears upon its ban? ner the motto, "Liberty ar'' Tty." The success of the so-called" f .icdc-acy would have added another linn to the chain of slave? ry ; and that forever you were to be naught but hewers of wood and drawers ot water. But when the first gun was fired, brave men from the North sprang forward to defend von ; and, let me tell you, the majority of these men-who never falter-belong to the Repub? lican party. There exists no party so igno? rant as the Democratic. They are displaying their ignorance now, when they think the Democrats can control the country. They are the remnants of that party which attempted to place impediments in tho way of tho Gov? ernment during five or six years bf war. Tho speaker denounced President Johnson ; and declared that the Democratic party was a dis? organized band-no two thinking alike. The speaker then proceeded to discuss a platform which had been adopted at a public meeting recently held in Columbia, in which colored men were ex-communicated. Ho hoped his hearers would remember it ; and when asked to vote with the Democrats, to say that you are not "free white men." They would resort to many tricks to prevent you from voting, but pay no attention to them, and vote for the Constitution and the Republican ticket. Dis? trust every Democrat, and touch not the hand of one of them until after the election. You are making history-you arc tho people who are to govern this country ; and have it in youi- power to raise the grand old State of South Carolina to her proper position. Disap? point these Democratic ofn-e-seekers, and show to the world that you are their equals. Tho chairman returned his thanks for the interest manifested, and declared the meet? ing adjourned. THE PRESIDENT'S TRIAL. THE ORDER OF PROCEDURE. HOW THE CASE WAS OPENED ON MONDAY. THE SPEECH OF BUTLER. THREATS TO IMPEACH CHIEF JUSTICE CHASE. The order of procedure in the impeachment trial is now fully arranged. There are allowed three arguments, without limits as to duration on each side. Ono argument (Butler's) has been concluded; that is followed by the testi? mony on tho part of tho prosecution; then will come the speech by the President's counsel, giving an ontline of defence; then follows de? fendant's evidence to support his answer; then the opening speech of tho managers of tho House; next tho two speeches opening and closing for the defence; and finally, thocloBing argument of the managers. Mr. Bout well and Mr. Bingham are to make the remaining speeches for the prosecution, and it is under? stood that Messrs. Stan bery, Curtis and E var ts are to make the main arguments for tho Presi? dent, Messrs. Groesbeck and Nelson from time to time discussing interlocutory points that may be raised in the progress of the trial. THE PBOCEEDD?G? ON MONDAT. On Monday the Senate met at eleven o'clock. AB this day had been appointed for the im? peachment trial to begin, the galleries began to be filled very early by th? holders of tickets, and by 12.30 P. M. all the galleries were full. There was the same preponderance of ladies as heretofore, arrayed in gay and fashionable costumes. The diplomatic gallery was only partially full, but Sir Edward Thornton, the British Minister, was noted as being present. He gave the proceedings throughout very dose attention. After some action of the Senate on regaler business without practical results, the more serious business of tho day was entered upon. Mr. Wade dede red that **the chair would be abandoned to the Chief Justice," and proceeded to vacate. The Chief Justice assamed the chair with his usual quiet dignity, and thc court was formally opened. The managers being announced, it .vas noteworthy that General Butler was in the lead for tho first time, and though the eager Mr. Bingham stepped past him on tho way to the desk, it was clear that the work of impeaching tho President had passed from the latter's bunds to thoso of one of stronger brain and a moro profound policy. The House of Representatives then carno, and assorted themselves in their customary places, Messrs. Colfax, Washburne, and fcehenck be? ing in tho foreground. Of the House managers Mr. Stevens was the only absentee. Tho President's counsol, Messrs. Stanbery, Curtis, Evarts, Nelson and Groesbeck, had como in quietly and taken their places. Dur? ing the whole day they had barely a word to say, but paid close and unremitting attention to all that passed. The Chief Justice then called upon the man? agers to present their case, and then and there the Radical members of the Ilonse of Repre? sentatives, speaking not by any just authority "in the name of all the people," nor even in the name of the moro decent and thoughtful Republicans, but in the name and behalt of tho more ultra olemcnt, and a few profligate and desperate office-Beckers, stood forth and made their accusation by tho voice of Mi*. Benjamin P. Butler. Mr. Butler read from a printed speech, which, being near-siirhtcd, he held close to his eyes. It was a very long speech and occu? pied some three hours in delivery. The Gene? ral's voice is far from being a good one. His enunciatiou is neither silvery nor distinct. Graces of gesture there were none. In respect to style, it is fair to credit General Butler with great clearness of statement. His method is orderly, and ho had evidently expended great labor upon his performance. His industry had led him over the whole field of accusation, and he had gathered up the bundle of Radical in? vective, which he presented about as well, or i even better, than could any of hw party asso? ciates. , He said the onerous duty had devolved upon him ot presenting the basis ot law and I evidence upon which the House expected to sustain the article.) of impeachment. For the first tune iu thc history of the world has a na 1 tion brought to trial its ruler. In olden times I assassination was the only remedy by which a nation could rid itself of a faithless and incom? petent ruler. Our fathers had provided a sate 1 and peaceable method of removing from office ? thoso who were guilty of high crimes and rais l demeanors. The constitution provided amply . for all emergencies. Thc theory ot impeach? ment, as borrowed from Euglund, wa* then discoursed of by Mr. li., who quoted as au t thorities all the precedents relative to impeach ment both in this country and in Englani quoted from English authorities to that the Executive is clearly subordini the two Houses of Parliament. It was b a case peculiarly applicable to the present that the removal of a meritorious officer 1 sufficient cause for impeachment. The managers claim and insist that (hi bunal has not the character or attribute! court, and that only on this particular ci the Chief Justice of the United States ? on to preside. Can it be contended that other trials the Senate sits as the Senat? just because the Chief Justice is pres now that it becomes a court ? The fad senators are required to take an addi! oath or affirmation does not change it. analogy drawn between the Senate an House of Lords will not hold, because very lately the House of Lords assumed i ercise jurisdiction over all crimes comix in the United Kingdom. Thia Senate, a ting now, is a constitutional tribunal fo trial of Andrew Johnson, President o United States, for bigbj crimes and m meanors. He alludedto the case of Sei Smith, of Maryland, wno, as a member o House, voted to impeach Judge Pickering who asserted his right to sit as a merni the Senate on the trial, and, after a len discussion, the Senate decided that he wai titled to sit; that the State could not bi prived of its representation. The managers now maintained that no i inh ered in any one to challengeany Senat this trial. He further quoted from the c of Judges Chase and Peck to prove that f tors had sat on the trial who had, as men: of the House, voted for articles of imp? ment. In the trial of Ann Mullen, her fa Lora Rochford, and her uncle, not only BI her trial, but had voted her guilty. Mi further cited numerous precedents to p that in trials not only interested persons, blood relations, sat on the trial of accused ties. He would not trouble tho Senate these minute dotails but for tho fact that tial and improper statements had boen li shed in tho press as to tho right of a Sen (Mr. Wade) to sit on the trio]. These objections had been raised by pai who did not understand the merits of the at all. Tho managers considered it the bom duty of this Senator to sit on tho trial. Ho no choice in this matter. It was the rich his State. Mr. ?. then read from a lette Hon. Reverdy Johnson in reply to an im tion to address a public meeting, and that (Mr. J.) supported the President in the ference which sprung up between him Congress. He (Mr. B.) maintained thal the expression of this opinion Mr. Johr might also be debarred from sitting on trial if challenges were to he resorted to. Mr. B. then recited the articlus of impea ment. It would bo shown by the testimon Mr. Burley that Thomas had said that he tended to get possession of tho war office loree, and that he invited Mr. Burley to atte which that gentleman did, hut the show not come off, Thomas having been arrei and hold to trial. It would be further shi that a notice had be-in served on the Secrel ot tho Treasury to honor the requisition Thomas for money. The House of Representatives and tho pet have joined issue against Andrew Johnsoi to his right to act as he has done. If, afte full examination of the fact s, it shall be foi that he has the right, let bim go free; bu ho has not, let him be hurled from his h place, I his bill which ho has violated recei the renewed sanction of both tho Senate ? House of Representatives, after a full consi ration of his objections. If he is to he a 11 o' to exercise this dangerous power of remo where is it to end/ Does the constitu? invest the President with oh* tho legislal power which is enjoyed by kings and rulers of other nations? If so, it has h much more liberal to. hun than to t legislativo branch of the government. 1 executive power of appointment is eleu limited by the words of the constitution, wh renders the consent of the Senate nccessa Tho power which he has assumed tooxercisi kingly. The power of removal was very ela rately debated in the first Congress, in tho to create a State Department, lc was doha for four days, and finally was so framed at imply the power of removal in the Preside but the triumph of its supporters was she lived ; hut when it came to tho House, on r tion of Mr. Benson, the provision implyiug l power of removal in the President was sm out. It went back to the Senate, but as I debate? there were in secret session, we hi no means of k.. cw in g what did take place, 1 we learn from the journal that this provis! implying the power of removal was retained the' casting voto of John Adams, the Ti President. Alas! almost all our woes hs come from our Vice-Presidents. Notwithstai in g this the tacts show that the President nu no removal without notifying the Senate. J) Adams removed Mr. Pickering hy nominati a Buccessor to the Senate. None of the early Presidents had ever i tempted to exercise the unlimited power of : moval now assented by the present occupa of that chair. Congress has always assertet legislative power in reference to removals frc office, sometimes in one way and sometimes another. Upon the whole, never, until no bas the exclusive control over appointments office ever been claimed either by the Preside or by Congress. In 1826 the powers of t President were canvassed in Congress, and committee was appointed on the subject, wi repoitcd that it was necessary to trm dot his powers by statutory enactment, and i ported no less than eight different bills on t. subject, one of them vacating within a certa time all offices pertaining to the collection the revenue. Here was a tenure-of-office a reported by one of the greatest minds of tl country. It did not seem to occur to Congress thi that it had not tho power to regulate appoin menta to, and removal from, ofnees. Furth acts of Congress relative to appointments offices were quoted. On the 13th of Jul 1866, Congress enacted that no persou in ti military or naval service should be dismissc unless by sentence of court-martial. Hore wi a distinct right of Congress to regulate a] pointmcnts to office, and answered all the n epondeut's objection, as he had signed the bil Why did he not think of this m the snov storm of bis vet?os? In March, 18G7, the tei ure-of-oftice act wo J passed by Congresa. Undc whose administration was Mr. Stanton Berrin when the bullet of Booth made the proximal cause of this trial? Waa not Mr. Stanton no serving out under tho term of Mr. Lincolr Was not the respondent serving out the unes pired term of Mr. Lmcoln? If luis was not th case, and if the respondent proved it was no: then, under that very tenure-of-office act, h was guilty of a high misdemeanor, and all th House had to do was to present another articl of impeachment. If the respondent betrayed the great part which had elected him, and wanted to restor rebels to power, then was it not Mr. Stanton' duty to remain at his post ; to continue to re mam at it now in dofence of tho constitution and in obedience to tho voice of tho grea majority of tho American people ? The act o tue respondent in suspending Air, Stanton las August was ostensibly under tho tenure-of-oi I tico act ; and if lie believed it null and void was ho not seeking to make a tool of th State, and does he not admit afterwards thu he acted andar that act so far as it suited him If Andiew Johnson hod committed no otho act, this was sufficient to place his characto in lettors of living light before the country, ti show his moral turpitude. Instead of comm; out boldly and doing what ho had to do in th face ot day and openly, ho resorts to all kind of bubterfiiges. Mr. B. then referred to the act of 1863, al lowing the Executive to temporarily desisuat the head of a department in case of sickness death, resignation, or other cause, for si: months, and also referred to other acts be;;r ing on the same subject. But in all these acts from 1789 down, there had been no proviaioi allowing tho Executive exclusive control ove removals, and this is a sufficient evidence o the legislative construction of the constitutioi that it did not allow the Executive the abso lute power of removal. The appointment o General Grant as Secretary ad interim wa: legal. It being conceded that the appointment o Thomas was in direct violation of the tenure of office act. what was to prevent Andrew John son from being declared guilty of high crime! and misdemeanors ? We (the managers) clain that anv question of tho constitutionality oi tho toniue-of-offico law is toi ally irrclevan during the course of this trial. His right tf judge ot the constitutionality of any law ceases the moment his objections to it arc sent ti Congress, considered, and the bill passed ovei his veto. Then he is as rigidly bound by it a any one. It may oe said that ho can resist il at his peril. So ho can, and the peril is un periciitncnt. In reference to any decision of the Supreme Court, that court has never but on three ocea sions given derisions in regard to acta of Con? gress affecting the general welf ire, impugning their constitutionality. The three cases were then quoted. But ne feared (turning to thc Chief Justice; that he was treading on dangei ona ground. He asked Senators would tiey allow any question of the constitutionality of this law to enter into the trial of an execu tive officer who wilfully violated it in advance of any decision hy any courl? It may be contended that he suspended Slr. Stanton to tatt the constitu? tionality of this law, but we wilt show that this is a subterfuge. For ono year ae made no at? tempt to test that law. He b< tidly announced to the general of t : e army his purpose to vio? late it. He attempted to seduce the command? er of this department from bis allegiance to the laws-to persuade him to :arry out his re? volutionary designs. Who can say that Andrew Johnson ia not guilty of high crimes and misdemeanors ? To wilfully violate a law after it bad been in force a year, without being questioned by any court; to* attempt to remove, in defiance of law, a meritorious officer of tue government. If these Senators, in the face of all the facts, could give a verdict of not guilty, wonk'.', it not b ) self abnegation, a tacit admisaion of the inability of thc representatives of the people to frame laws for their guidance? The creation of the Department of the At? lantic waa alluded to. The respondent attempt? ed to bribe Lieut. Gen. Sherman with a brevet generalahip. Sherman spurn ad the bribe, and he then offered it to Thomas, who spurned it hkewise. What was the object ot this? Clearly to get General Grant, with whom he had quar? relled, out of the way. About this time-for these events all culminated ibont the 22d of February-be appointed Lorsnzo Thomas as Secretary of War, and ordered Stanton to va? cate. Thomas went aronui tho hotels of Washington bragging that he would turn Stan? ton out, that he would kick b im out, evidently expecting his master would te able to do this. Tho President then sends for General Emory and consults him in regard to tho number and disposition of troops around Washington. What was his object in this ? Clearly to as? certain if he could use them, and when Gen? eral Emory called bis attention to the clause of a bill which provided that all orders must come through the general of the a'-my, and then the respondent attempts to maka this officer be? lieve that the law in quest on is unconstitu? tional, Hud he is not bound br it. In relation to thc 10th art icle, charging tho President with bringing Congress into disre? spect. At this point, 2.53 P. M., on motion of Mr. Wilson, the court took a r tcesB for ten min? utes. At 3.03 P. M. the Chief Jt s tice again called tho court to order. .Ur. Butler re8umed-The Preaident, in an? swer to thia article, declaren that he felt him? self hound to discuss all pabbe mattera, and that it was his right. HE denies, however, that he aaid anything unbecoming the chief magistrate of the United States, or intended to bring thc office into ridicule and disgrace. Wo accept tho issue. Let us tiree considor his right to denounce Congress as a body hanging on tho verge of government, protending to be a Congress when it was not n Congress, &c. It may bo taken as an axiom tl tat no usurper has ever seized upon tho legislative branch of the government until he has familiarized the peo? ple with it by denunciation. Mr. Butler then criticised the speeches of thc Preaident made at Cleveland. He (Mr. B.) must be pardoned for speaking of the manner in which the President hid alluded to hia predecessor, the Sainted Lincoln. He would go no further. He might proceed ad nauseum, but he would not. Mr. Butler then commented on the recon? struction policy of the President and bis oppo? sition to that of Congress. He has attempted, by military order, to pnvent the execution of the nets of Congress, and ho asserts now that he haa the absoluto power over every officer of the army and the navy. Tho responsibility is' now with you (thc Senate.) Tho House of Representatives has done its duty; it has brought the criminal to yorr bar. If Andrew Johnson goes free, never again can the repre? sentatives of a peoplo at ;ompt to stay the usurpation of a ruler. Mr. Butler then closed with thanks to the Senate for their attention. Mr. Bingham said the managers of the House were ready to proceed with the testimo? ny in support of the articles of impeachment, and that his associate (Mr. Wilson) will take charge of this. Mr. Wilson said he had the exhibit of the evidence, fie would first submit the official oath taken by Andrew Jchnson, as President of the United States, and the deposition of Salmon P. Chase, Chief Justice of the United States, before whom it wis taken, and would also submit a certificate from the Assistant Secretary of State, F. W. Seward, of the oath taken. He would also inbmit the original nomination of Mr. Stanton as Secretary of War by Mr. Lincoln. He next offered and would read the action of the Senate in executive set sion, in the nomina? tion of Mr. Stanton, con s ont in g to the same. He would next offer a com of the communica? tion made to the Senate ? ecomber 12,1867, by the President, assigning his reasons for the suspension of Mr. S tai ton. fie would not read it, as it was very lengthy, unless desired. Mr. Stanbery-Road it. Mr. Wilson then proceeded to read the mes? sage. At 4.20 P. M., Mr. Sherman asked Mr. Wilson co give way while ho subn acted a motion. Mr. Stanbery said the counsel for the Preai? dent waived the further reading of the docu? ment. Mr. Sherman then mc ed that the Senate, sitting SB a High Court of Impeachment, ad? journ. Mr. Drake-To what tine ? Mr. Sherman-To tho usual time. Mr. Sumner-Say 10 o'i slock. Mr. Johnson-Our rule i don't permit it. Mr. Sherman-I make I he motion to adjourn to tho usual time. Tho motion was put (.nd carried, and the Chief Justice declared tba court adjourned. TUESDAY'S PBocEEncros. A Washington correspondent writing on Tues? day evening says: "Tho circumstaocea of the trial to-day were not such as to bring out a thororgh exposition of the legal opinions en? tertained by Judge Chase. Whether they shall hereafter prove :o be fully up to the standard indicated in these dispatches or not, nevertheless sufficient c '?dence seems to have been given to the mindi of the extreme Radi? cals to exercise themselves, and cause threats to be made by aome to impeach thc Chief Jus? tice; and it ia asserted o-night by the friends of General Butler thal he proposes to prefer charges against Judge Chase for alleged as? sumption of powers that do not pertain to the office of Chief Justice. Your correspondent doea not vouch for this report aa a correct representation of General Butler's purpose; but it comes from a creditable source, and ia given merely ae a repon. "It ia apparent fron: the events to-day that it is the disposition of the managers to rush the trial through at al", posaible apeed, and in this they wo upheld by the Senators of the Sumner and Drake stripe. It is now being confessed, even among the Republican Sena? tors who have been regarded as conservatively inclined, that it is a party necessity to remove thc Presideut, and that as speedily as possible; hence it is understood that a movement will soon be made to fix tho commencement of the session at 10 o'clock, and even to hold night sessions if necessary. The counsel for the defence will of cours ) demur to any sach ar? rangement as this, tut it is not likely that their objection will ha^ e much weight." AFTAXBS is AXSEBSC N DISTRICT.-We notice that a "Farmers and Mechanic's c o-operative Association" has been fully organized at Pen? dleton with the folloring gentlemen as direc? tors : T. G. Clemson Dr. H. C. Miller. Jas. W. Crawford, Maj. R. F. Simpson. Mr. R. J. Pearce is tho Agent ol the Association. The Railroad bridge over ocky River, near Anderson Court House, was burnt down on Thursday morning last. It is presumed that thc bridge caught from coals dropped by? an old freight engine, in passing over a few hours previous to tbo time it was discovered ti be on fire. The bridge is a total lose. Ener? getic me.isurcs will be instituted, und at least a temporary bridge will be erected in a few weeks. ^Harried. KEESE-COCBBAN.-On Thursday morning, March 26, by the Rev. W. E. WALTEBS. Mr. EDWIN E. EEESE and Miss MOLLIE E. COCHRAN, ail of Anderson, s. 0. /unerol Uotfce^ COURTENAY-Departed this lite on the :rorning of the 2d April, 1868, after a severe illness, SAMUEL GILMAN COURTE&AY, in the 43d year of his age, ?S"The Relatives, Friends and Acqnaintances of Mr. and Mrs. SAMUEL G. COU El EN AY, and of their respective families, are invited to attend his funeral services at Grace Church, This Morning, ot Ten o'clock, without further invitation. April 3 1 &?~ Charleston Board of Trade.-Tile Officers and Members of thia Association are respect? fully requested to attend the Funeral of S. G. COUR? TENAY, Esq. j late member of this Board, from his residence, on Bread-street, This Morning, at half-past Nine o'clock. By order of the President, E. W. April 2 J. B. ?TEELB, Secretary. SS~ Hibernian Society.-The Members of this bool* ty are respect!uily invited to attend the Funeral Services of their late Brother Member, S. G. COURTENAY, Esq. The Society will assemble at tho Hall, This Morning, at Nice o'clock. April 3 WM. AIKEN KELLY, Secretary. Hi-City Council.-Thc Members of the City Council ore requested to meet This Morning, in Council Chamber, at Nine o'clock precisely, for the purpose of attending tho Funeral of Aidetman 8. G. COUBTENAY. W. IL SMITH, April 3 Clerk of Council. &5>-Flre Department.-Thc Members ot the Department are respectfully invited to attend the Funeral Obsequies of S. G. COUBTENAY, Ex Chief of Department. The Companies will assemblo at the corner of Broad and King-Btreets, at Nine o'clock, This Morn? ing. By order of the Board. B. M. STROBED, April 3 Clerk. 8S~ Charleston Hook and Ladder Com pony, No. 1.-The Members of this Company will assemble at the Truck House, Thu (Friday) Morning, at Nine o'clock, in full uniform, to attnnd the Fune? ral of S. G. COUBTENAY. By order of WM. D. DAVIS, April 3 Secretary. gig- Charleston Hook and Ladder COMPANY NO. 2.-You are hereby summoned to appear at the Truck House (in full uniform), at eight o'clock A. M., lo pay the last tribute of respect to our esteemed ex-Chief, S. G. COUBTENAY. By order, GEO. MoLALN, April 3 Secretary. A2T*.Etna Steam Fire Company.-Yon are/hereby ordered to assemblo at the Engine House, This Morning, at Nine o'clock, in full uniform (Black Pants), to attend the Funeral of your late Ex President, a G. COUBTENAY. By order. F. C. LYNCH, April 3 Secretary. #g-Eagle Fire Engine Company.-You are hereby summoned to assemble at your Engine House, This Morning, at Eight o'clock, ia fall uni? form (Dark Pants), to attend tho Funeral of your late Ex-Chief, S. G. COURTENAY. By order. A. MABION COHEN, April 8 Secretary. S?- VigHant Fire Engine Company You aTa hereby summoned to attend the Funeral of S. G. COUBTENAY, ex-Chief of the Fire Depart-1 ment, hi full uniform (black pants), This Morning, at Nine o'clock. The Company will assemble at the correr of Broad and King streets ot the above hour. By order. JOHN T. HUMPHREYS, April 3 Secretary. SS" Charleston Steam Fire Engine Company of Axemen.-You are ?equested to assem? ble at your Engine House This Morning, at Eight o'clock precisely, in full uniform, to attend the Funeral of our late brother fireman, ex-Chief S. G. COURTENAY. Honorary members are also respectfully invited. By order. WM. KNOX, April 3 Secretary. OS'S to nc wall Fire Engin.- Company. You are hereby summoner; to appear at the Engine House, Thu Morning, at Eight o'clock precisely, to attend the Funeral of Ex-Chief S. G. COUBTENAY. By order. W. G. MILLER, Secretary. Aprils HST German Fir? Engine Company. The members of this Company are hereby summon? ed to appear at their Engine House This Morning, at 8 o'clock, hi foll uniform (white pants), to pay the last tribute of respect to our late ox-Chief, S. G. COUBTENAY. By order of the President J. J. BOBGEB, April 3 Secretary. 49-Marlon Fire Engine Company. You are hereby summoned to appear at the Engine House, in Full Uniform, This Morning, at Eight o'clock precisely, to pay the last tribute of respect to your late Ex-Chief, 8. G. COUBTENAY. By order of the President. April 3 G. A. CALDER, Secretory. XS" Palmetto Firo Engine Company. Iou ara hereby ordered to appear, in full uniform, at your Engine House, at Eight o'clock, This Morn? ing, in order to poy tho last tribute ol respect to your lote ex-Chief, S. G. COUBTENAY. By order of THE PRESIDENT. April 1 KT Hope Fire Engine Company. You ore hereby summoned to appear ot the Engine House at :< ine o'clock precisely, in full uniform, to pay the last tribute of respect to your ex-Chief S. G. CJURTENAY. By order. PHIL. BUCKHEIT, JB., April 3 Secretary H. F. E. Co. Spinal notices. jf?- THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE Graniteville Manufacturing Company have this day declared a Dividend of Five Dollars (S5) a Share, payable on demand. H. H. HICKMAN, April2_2_President AS-REM 0 VAL N 0 TIG E.-MW. MAT THIESSEN has removed his Clothing House from No. 219 King-street to No. 291, at the Corner ot Wentworth street, where he is opening an elegant supply of Spring Clothing and Furnishing Goods for Men and Boys, 12 March 28 ?9* YARMOUTH BLOATERS, SCALED HERRING, CODFISH, SWEET CIDER, (on draught); Davis' Diamond and Clark's H AMS, Prime GOSHEN BUTTER, Allsop.", Muir A Sons, Jeflrey's Basa PALE ALE, London PORTER. Exton's BUTTER CBACK EK-, GINGER SNAPS, MILK and CBEAM BIS? CUITS. A fresh supply of above received this week. WM. S. CORWIN 4 CO., March 31 No. 276 King-street. 43-TEAS, TEAS, COFFEES, COFFEES. At WM. S. COKWIN A- CO., No. 275 Kt-g-street, will oe found a mil supply of TEAS and COFFEES that are good and pure. We parch and grind JAVA COFFEE and warrant it pure and unadulterated. A trial or our TEAS and COFFEES will con vince the consumer that our goods are as represe?)te l. WM. S. CORWIN & CO., March 31 No. 275 Kins-street. JiS-X FACT WORTH KNOWING.-THE best investment ?or an invalid, who eu?ers from debility or lose of appetite, is a bottle of P.VXK Sist's Hepatic Ditter?, as it will be sure to give relief. For sale by all Druggists. f ??{?cnm uuima. JUS- PALMETTO LOAN AND BUILDING ASSOCIATION.-IN 8EQUES1BATION.-Charles :on, 8. C., April Sd, 1868.-A Dividend of Three Dollars per phare on the Stock held by the Stock miders (non-borrowers) of the Association, will bo nade on and after This Day, Sd inst, at the office of :be President Ko. 141 East Bay, on the production )f Scrip and Book of receipts. J. A ENSLOW, April 3 1 President ?.NOTICE.-PROPOSALS WILL BE BE :E1VED at the office of BOBEBT MUEE k CO., inti! Saturday, 4th instant, at 13 o'clock M., fer FUR SI-HIN G FUNDS to defray expenses inenrredby British brig "MARTHA ANN PALMEE" and her argo, in coming to and ba this port, and to enable 1er to proceed on her voyage to Philadelphia. The amount of fonds required is estimated at ?bout FOUE THOUSAND DOLLABS, secured by a lien rn on vessel and cargo. BOBEBT MUEE b CO., April 3 1 Agents. fl?" OFFICE OF THE CITY ASSESSOR, CITY HALL, APRIL 2, 18C8.-This Office will con ?nne open for the receipt of retorna for CAPITA? TION TAXES, until Wednesday, the 15th or April in? clusive, from 9 A. M. until 2 P. M. By order of the Mayor. W. N. HUGHES, April 3 13 City Assessor. ^OIMPEACHAB LE.-INDIGESTION the most fruitful generator of disease, so common as not to be considered dangerous-slowly and surely saps the foundation of health; for, with impaired digestion, it is impossible for food to afford strength to the system. Dyspepsia invariably follows this disease, and dyspeptics owe all their sufferings to in? digestion. Nervous and sick headache also (pring from d?rangement of the digestive organs. Persons of sedentery habits frequently suffer from these evils, which are attended with a nervous Irritability of temper, extremely unpleasant to others, anda source of misery to themselves. HOSTETTEB'S STOMACH BITTERS has been found the safest and beet means of removing all digestive obstructions, as well as bracing up the falling system. Those whose occupations are mental recognize hi this preparation the perfection of medical skill, as it soothes the excited brain, headache disappears under its potont charm, and tho patient rapidly regains health and strength by its restoring power. To the aged as well as delicate ladies and children, it is ad? mirably suited, as it possesses the quality of invigo? rating without excitement or reaction. An immense amount of unimpeachable evidence can be produced to prove that HOSTETTEB'S STOMACH BUT EES is unequalled for its prompt and ever reliable action in alleviating and curing all diseases of the stomach. Its superior excellence and consequent renown is readily accounted for from the well known fact that it is made under the personal supervision of the proprietors, in strict accordance with pharmaceutic science. 6 April 3 pipping. FOR LIVERPOOL. THE FTEST-CLASS BRITISH SHD? "HANNAH MOBBTS," Mourns Master, > having the greater portion of her cargo eu ? gae ed, will have quick dispatch. For Freight engagements, apply to WILLIS A CHIS OLM, April 3 fm2 North Atlantic Wharf. FOR BALTIMORE. m THE sWIFI 80BEW STEAH SHEP "FALCON," E. C. Smi Com - niander, wiU sail for the above port . on Saturday Afternoon, 4th Aprfi, at 3 o'clock, from Pier No.-l, Union Wharves. Through bills lading signed to Philadelphia, Bos? ton, Louisville, Cincinnati, St Louis, and other Northern points. * For Freight or Passage, apply to COUBTENAY A TBENHOLM. April 1_3_Union Wharves. FOR NEW YORK. PEOPLE'S MALL STEAMSHIP COMPANY. THE STEAMSHIP E. B. SOUD? ES, Captain LEBBY, will leave ^?^WMvT North Atlantic Wharf on Friday Af znF-idr^S^- Irmoon, April 3, at 4 o'clock. JOHN A THEO. GEITT. Agents, March 81_North Atlantic Wharf. FOR NEW YORK. REGULAR LISE 8TEAMEBS. THE STEAMSHIP 8ABAGOSSA, \ Captain M. B. Cao WELL, wUl leave 'Vanderhorsfs Wharf, on Saturday, .April ll, 1868, at-o'clock. For Freight and Passage, apply to March 30_BAVEN EL A CO., Agents. PACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP COMFIT'S THBOUGH LIKE TO CALIFORNIA, CHINA AND JAPAN. FREIGHT AND PASSAGE AT GREATLY RE LUGED RATES I STEAMERS OF THE ABOVE line leave Pier No. 42, North Elver, foot of Canal-street, New York, at 13 o'olouk noon, of the 1st nth . and 21st of every month (except when these dates fall on Sunday, then the Saturday preceding). Departure of 1st and 21st connect at Panama with steamers for South Pacific and Central American ports. Those or 1st touch at Manzanillo. Departure of 11th of each month connects with tho new steam Une from Panama to Australia and New Zealand. No California steamers tench at Havana, but go direct from New York to AspinwalL One hundred pounds baggage free to each adult Medicine and attendance free. For Passage Tlckats or further information apply at the COMPANY'S TICKET OFFICE, on the wharf, foot of Canal-street North Elver, New York. March 14_lyr F. B. BABY, Agent STE A .11 TO LIVERPOOL. CALLING AT QUEENSTOWN. TBE INMAN LINE, SAILING SEMI-WEEKLY, carrying the U. S. Mails, conflating of the following steamers: CITY OF PARIS, CITY OF BALTTMOBE, CITY OF WASHINGTON, CITY OF BOSTON, Sailing every Saturday and every alternate Monday, at 1 P.M., from Pier No. 45 North River, New York. BATES OF PASSAGE, BX TBE MATT. STEAMEB8 fi ATT.TX A EVEBT BATDBDAT. Payable in Gold. | Payable in Currency. 1st Cabin.$100 j Steerage.$30 1st Cabin to London.. 106 Steerage to London... 35 1st Cabin to Paris.... 115 | Steerage to Paris.45 Passage by the Monday steamers-First Cabin $90, gold; Steerage $39; payable in U. S. currency. Bates of oaasage from New York to Halifax; Cabin. $20, Steerage, $10; payable in gold. Passengers also forwarded to Havre, Hamburg, Bremen, Ac, it moderate rates. Steerage passage from Liverpool and Queenstown, : 40 currency. Tickets can be bought here by per? sons sending for their friends. For further Information apply at the Company's offices. JOHN G. DALE, Agent, No. 15 Broadway, New York. February 20_6mo TOWAGE. _ -.TT""*?^ STEAMER "EMILIE," CAPTAIN J?dBpg"ZUue DAVIS, can be engaged to TOW VESSELS to and from sea on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. For engagements apply to Captai i DAVIS, on board, at commercial Wharf, or to aHACK K.LFOBD A KELLY, February 29 stuth Boyce's Wharf. THROUGH TICKETS TO FLORIDA, BY CHABLESTON AND SAVANNAH STEAM PACKET LINE, VIA BEAUFORT, BILTON HEAD AND BLUFFTON. _ -.ir??w THE STEAMER "PILOT BOY," "-^\-.T7p^ Cantuin W. T. MCNELTY, will leave Charleston every Monday flight, at 12 o'clock, and Savannah every Thursday Morning, at 7 o'clock. All Way Freight, also bluCton Wharfage, must be pre-1 ai rt. For Fre'itbt or Pasease, apply to JOHN KM;?r>ON, Aecommodanoo Wbarf. Marcha_ PUK PALATKA, FLORIDA, VIA SAVANNAH, FI-RNANDTNA, JACKSONVILLE, .AND ALL LANDINGS ON THE ST. JOHN'S BIVER. _ -fr-*?w STEAMERS DICTATOB AND ME3S3?CIT1' POINT, will leave Charleston vcr./ Tuesday and Friday Evenings, at 9 o'ch .cit, tor above {.laces, and Sava.nan every Wednesday and Saturday, a: 3 o'clock P. M. Steamer DICTA'! OB, Capt L. M. COXETTZB, Bans Tuesday Evening. Ste.-mer CIT Y POINT, Capt S. ADKTSS, sails Fri? day Eeem< g. Returning, tho DXTATOE will leave Savannah cv*ry Saturday Momin'., at 7 o'clock. For Freight or Passage apoly on b^ard or at office , ot J. D. AIKEN k Co., Agents, I January 3 south Atlantic Wbarf.