21 Aug 1867
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Newspaper
Beaver Argus
Location
Beaver, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1867
Page
1
A fragmentary report covers the Surratt trial with remarks on Judge Fisher directing the jury. It also blends unrelated notes about a lake voyage, racial contempt, and political correspondence amid scrambled sentences and historical references.
Fragmentary report quotes Judge Pierrepont claiming President Johnson knew of the recommendation for commutation. He alleges records show the President discussed the warrant of execution with Horace Wells and Judge Advocate General, with conflicting copies and authority cited by Hale and Royal Holt officials.
A 19th century reader muses on Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, noting their 1839 marriage after she asked the question. The piece links Victoria's example to social change, suggesting Eugenie should publish to set a fashion for women proposing. It extolls women's rights and calls for reform in courtship norms.
Disjointed remarks question the distribution of an Attorney Opinion to the District Commander and the form of an order. The discourse hints at pressure to remove Mr Blanton from his office and asserts loyalty is tied to his continued presence.
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