His great aim and purpose has been to subvert law, usurp authority, insult and outrage Congress, reconstruct the rebel States in the interest of treason, and insult the memories and resting-places of our heroic dead." Mr.Boutwell on the two succeeding days made a strong arraignment of the President.

Indeed he made all that well could be made out of the charges preferred by the House.

He exhibited throughout his address the earnestness and the eloquence which come from intense conviction.

He believed that the President had committed high crimes and misdemeanors, and he believed that the safety of the Republic required his removal from office.

With this belief his argument was of course impressive.