- 27 - In Executive session yesterday my case was discussed & McCumber got it put off till May 8th - upon the request for time to print the evidence. Saw Senator Clay today & gave him Judge Erwins letter - he told me that he had talked the matter over with his colleague - Sen Bacon, and that both would vote for me. Sulzer, Hemenway & others say that I will be con =firmed: though Dick. Ryan tells me that Spooner will fight me. Think I will go over to New York tomorrow evening & stay a day or two. -28th- Went to see Clarke, Chairman Jud. Com. Senate, - saw his clerk - nothing yet done about printing evidence in my case - Wrote a letter to him asking that my "Answer to Charges" - "Reply Brief", & affidavits - &c. &c.
