The Last Veto and Johnson’s Faults in Reconstruction
The President returns his veto to Congress over the Supplementary Reconstruction Bill, with opponents declaring his stance weak and misinterpreting the law. The House overrides 100 to 22, Senate 69 to 5, while critics urge vigilance against executive power and debate Johnson’s conduct and future fate.
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United States
House
Senate
Andrew Johnson
la Crosse Democrat
New York
Wowler
Congress
Mlinois
Ospr Uy
Surratt trial echoes in telegraph dispatches and veto debate
Washington reports detail cross examination on Surratt conspiracy links with Harrison and Weichman testimony, while Chicago cites President Johnson veto remarks on military authority. Coverage contrasts defense questioning with a national clash over reconstruction power and civil authority.
Surratt trial details from July hearing at WAITINGTON
July 17 report on the Surratt trial describes questions to Mathews and Weichman, Booth diary authenticity, Eckert’s identification, and testimony issues. Weichman and other witnesses recall conversations about testimony, with cross examination over secrecy, prison notes, and a British-dominated witness challenge. The court adjourned with Merrick noting no further witnesses and defense timing.
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Hisher
Mathews
Booth
Thomas T. Eckert
John T. Ford
Weichman
Carroll
Merrick
Surratt Trial Testimony Diverts on Confecites Evidence
July 18 proceedings in Wasistingon featured Rev L Rochaford sworn to prove Weichman admitted sending information to confederates. Rev J A Walter questioned Mrs Surratt innocence, both testimonies ruled out. Montreal tailor John Jeeves testified about making a garabaldi in 1865 and encounters with Surratt before April 1864. Montreal advocates Nagtec and Secott expressed doubt of McAmithin and St Marie under oath. Dr Ludgey LaBelle vouched for veracity. Defense noted five Washington-bound witnesses. Court recessed until tomorrow.
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Washington
Surratt
David H. Bates
John Harrison
Harry Sherman
Richmond
Cameron
Europe
McMillan
Elmira
Lewis J. Carlow
Weichman
Military Commission
John M. Hewes
Booth
Pierpont
Bradley
Macern
Ife
Father LaPierres
Hiv Hese
Longbaie
Savsfield
Nagtec
Montread
Mepeli
Wryshington
Charles Boucher
Point Leboire
St. Leboire
James Dutillery
Montreal
United States
Charles A. Armstrong
John H. Surratt
John Harrison Surratt
St. Albans
Merrick
Bigbey
Holdan
McDevitt
Clarver
Holaban
Potter
Baker
Bakers
Burlington
Ifolabau
A. ©. Richard
Holabau
Pierpoint
Rehute
Andrew Johnson on liberty and the constitution
The message from Andrew Johnson, dated July 19 1867 in Washington DC, declares hope for the future and a belief that tyranny will end, the rod of despotism broken, and power removed from the people, preserving constitutional principles.
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Andrew JonNson
Washington, D. C
Burratt Trial Delivers Testimony On Surratt Case In 1865
Washington July 22 The Burratt trial features Rev Charles Boucher testifying and cross examining about the seizure and concealment of John Harrison Surratt. Witnesses recount ferrying a man, and the pursuit across Canada to Montreal. Court adjourns with two days left for rebuttal while legal notices and related charges surface.
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Sreeport Journal
Abel Nee
Telegraph
Northwestern Associated Press
Congress of the
Army of
Supreme Court
Confederate States
Army of the
Executive Department
Waitington
Burratt
New Years
Hisher Jfopkins
Protestant Episcopal Diocese
Vermont
Charea Juvene
Counci i London
Cael Dames FY Cummings
James Tigrdun Benne
Hereda
Poultain
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