OPINION IN THE CASE OF THE IMPEACHMENT OF ANDREW JOHNSON, PRESIDENT OF
THE UNITED STATES, MAY 26, 1868.
I voted against the rule of the Senate allowing opinions to be filed in
this proceeding, and regretted its adoption. With some hesitation I now
take advantage of the opportunity, if not the invitation, it affords.
Voting “Guilty” on all the articles, I feel that there is little need
of explanation or apology. Such a vote is its own best defender. But I
follow the example of others.