Author: Smith, Worthington C.
Title: Impeachment of the President: Speech of Hon. Worthington C. Smith of Vermont, Delivered in the House of Representatives, February 24, 1868.
Description: Washington, DC: F. & J. Rives & Geo. A. Baiiley, 1868. 1868. - Octavo, 8 unbound pages including a title page & 4-1/4 pages of text. The pages are very lightly foxed. The overlapping edges of 1 leaf are chipped. Good.

Worthington C. Smith supports the resolution to impeach President Andrew Johnson: "The great executive Officer of the American people--the representative embodiment of national honor, of national justice, and of national power, the sworn defender of the Constitution and the executor of the laws, is solemnly charged with such contempt and disobedience of law, such disregard and violation of the provisions and limitations of the Constitution, as, within the meaning and intent of that instrument, constitute high crimes and misdemeanors. It is incumbent on us, therefore, as Representatives of the people, watchful of their interests and jealous of their honor, to consider this great question with that candor and caution, that thoroughness and impartiality, which shall insure a wise and just decision..Liberty and Justice, law and order, present peace and future security, the welfare of the nation, and the safety and glory of the Republic, all and alike require it."

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Keywords: AMERICANA; U.S. CONSTITUTION; PRESIDENTS; ANDREW JOHNSON; IMPEACHMENT OF THE PRESIDENT: SPEECH OF HON. WORTHINGTON C. SMITH OF VERMONT, DELIVERED IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, FEBRUARY 24,1868; 19TH CENTURY; NINETEENTH CENTURY

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