And there is no more propriety, under those provisions of the Constitution of the United States, in calling the time during which Mr.Johnson holds the office of President, after it was devolved upon him, a part of Mr.Lincoln's term than there would be propriety in saying that one sovereign who succeeded another sovereign by death holds part of his predecessor's term." Judge Curtis consumed two days in the delivery of his argument.

He made a deep impression, not only on the members of the Senate but on all who had the privilege of listening to him.

His manner was quiet and undemonstrative, with no gestures, and with no attempt at loud talk.

His language expressed his meaning with precision.

There was no deficiency and no redundancy.