Trial on Tuesday in Payne insanity case yields no conclusion
In a lengthy session described as a comprehensive inquiry, witnesses including Dr. Hall and others testified about Payne's mental condition, but no definitive verdict was reached. Further investigations were ordered, with additional examinations planned and a recess taken for ongoing inquiry into the alleged insanity and related matters.
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Payne
Corsmanshon
Jama
Hall
Doster
Witlwone
Bayne
Teoud
Tatof Avery
Stevens
Dr. Hall
Surratt trial fragments reveal witness confusion and cross examination
Testimony recounts confessions and package handling amid chaotic court proceedings. Witnesses discuss Mrs Surratt and Lloyd events, with jurists noting prior statements by Gen Butler and delays. Proceedings adjourn as defense rests and next day testimony planned.
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Dikeromnaw
Lloyd
Gery Mack
Capt. Cove Inn
Sone
Aiken
Vickness
Landavin
Sidiatabe
Mia Suruti
Julie Bingsam
Barratt
Slealefier
Caprresin
Surratt
Reid Withers
Heather Eyuaight
Dingine—Withesr
Joan SM Lloyd
Mig
Nurrate
Lloyds i Kresashsatois
Nckent
Ing Hace Wiivean
Dgy
Bk Butler
Gen. Butler
Richard
Mery
Pingham
Montreal
Canada
Warlington
Montreai
Wartington
New-York
Washington
Devesny
Beige
Aerwcalnaton
Dolvarde
North
Bellepave
Tie
Spangler
Jenkins
Burratt
Whine
Thire Leing
Come Inisalon
Movements Prior to Departure and Washington Visit
From Chicago dispatches detail predeparture movements of regiments and a murder attempt on a witness in the Chicago conspiracy case. Gen Grant and staff planned to Washington, Speaker Colfax and party arrived at Denver, and notable weather followed. Reports mention the Tidevine attack near Napihlitte Crometty, subscription totals for Seven Thirty, and various bank and court items.
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N.Y
Triana Cou Agg
Tuensay
Grant
Statlef
Washington
Brean Hall
Washburn
Senator Yates
Sherman
Hooker
Thorales
J. Wiialow
Cluckiatl
Joe
Celfux
Barty Baur
Colfax
Denver
Napih
Proclamation appoints Sharkey provisional Governor of Mississippi
President Andrew Johnson issues a proclamation restoring civil government in Mississippi. William Sharkey is named provisional governor to organize a loyal state convention and a new constitution under federal authority. The plan includes amnesty requirements, voter qualification rules, and federal officers to enforce the process amid ongoing reunification efforts.
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United States
Union
Noloma
Mississippi
Walter States
Mfr
Andrew Juhuwen
Army
Catted States
Willing J. Sharkey
Misslenippl
Wald Binte
A. Darteul
Department
Oval Service
State Department
Treasury
Internal Revenue
Dietstate
Perenna
Coe United States
End Staica
Otier
Fife
Gold State
Act of Congress
Secretary of the Navy
Navy Department
Secretary of the Interior
Bull Run Monument Dedication Ride and Speeches
An 1865 account of a Mars landscape excursion to the Bull Run monument dedication. Gen Farnsworth and Gen Meigs Meintzeiman address the crowd amid cavalry brigades and a lengthy reconstruction debate. Senator Sherman’s speech on emancipation and voting rights is excerpted, with reflection on mercy and justice in postwar policy.
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Bull Run
Mercy
Meintaelman
Third Corpe
ORY
Parnsworth
Farnsworth
Gardner
Proclamation by President Johnson on Confederate trade easing
The document outlines a 1865 proclamation restoring internal and foreign commerce in former Confederate states amid military occupation. It notes removal of restrictions starting July and confirms ongoing enforcement by U.S. customs officers, while preserving wartime laws and prohibitions on slavery and certain penalties. It also mentions Confederate emigration to Brazil amid renewed talk of engineers seeking new homes.
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Tennessee
Virginia
North Carolina
South Carolina
Georgia
Florida
Alsharma
Mississippi
Louisiana
Mississipp
United States
Trewanry
Thenitet
Misalseippi River
Tognemos
Kwpurte
Brasil
New Orleans Picayune
Confeders
Aman
Emily
Returning Soldiers Arrive and Homeward Transport Plans
Powtow and Tweaday report that the RM Massachusetts Regiment, allied with Shoman’s Army of the Potomac, arrives amid enthusiastic reception. The Quartermaster's Department handles large-scale soldier transport under Captains Stilson and Dyer, coordinating rail movement to fit line capacity and speed up return home. Col. Frank E. Howe has no role in this duty.
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Powtow
Tweaday
RM Massachusetts
Shoman
Dole
Army of the Potomac
Howevor
Pegien
Guecthors
Theva
Ville
Quartermaster’s Department
D. Stilson
D. H. Dyer
van Viet
Frank E. Howe
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Classe
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Jones
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National Tank
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Mississip
William L. Sharkey
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Cleveland
Tueedlay
Jane
Avene Howe
Solar Cook Company
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Greater Oroes Tank
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Vairfax Court-House
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Fairfax Court House
Twenty Secood Army Corps
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Colone Jalry
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13Th
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Bay Agg
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Keely
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Leono Suprage
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Congress
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Ta'thowe
Mluro
Bellion
Kaneie
Portamoum
Ry. An
Owtemouth, Suewday
Jue
Win. H. Rollin
Davaville Kentucky
Andrew Johnson
Witttaa H. Hawanp
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