Assassination Trial Arguments Focus on Jurisdiction
Reverdy Johnson contends the court has no authority to try Surratt Booth Arnold and Laughlin under military martial law and urges civil procedure. Stone argues Harrold aided Boose and the rebellion while Arnold and Laughlin claim no conspiracy or participation in the plot. The case centers on jurisdiction, charged conspiracies, and whether civil or military courts apply.
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Abraham Lineule
United States
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Bates
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Thane
Heath
Lin
Sid Booth
Pat Tos
Sean
Harrold
Mactiak
Ridence
Tooth
Cox
Arnold Od GiLsegita
Richmond News reflects rebuilding after late fire
From The Richmond Times June 16 building owners vow rapid reconstruction on Cary and Thirteenth streets. Har vaye Williams clear rubble and lay stone for two iron front stores while Joseph V Jones plans occupancy at Corinthian Hall site. Gardner to erect a brick store and firetelnes tavern near Fourteenth Street. Promising new structures, the city anticipates a revived, bustling downtown in coming years as leaders inspect mills and discuss western Virginian links and freight routes.
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Richmond Times
Messrs
Harvaye & Williams Saye
Alread
Cary
Thirteenth Ft
Joseph V. Jones
Tannen
Gardner
Gru
Hubbard, Gardner &Cirlon
Mears
Charles
Wynne
Ostobor
Abraham Warwick
Warwick
Lego
Fava Werony
Lewareate
Salou
Central Desert
Gane
CDIA
Merat
Traive
Gaye
Central Depot
Tiristol
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Northern Journal
Great Britain withdraws belligerent rights from rebels
The Secretary of State forwards a correspondence with Sir Frederick Bruce on suspending belligerent rights for insurgents. Britain withdraws belligerent concession, ends the twenty hour rule, and stops courtesy toward British Navy. Right of search on British vessels at sea terminated. captures on high seas permitted under U S law.
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Firat
Great Beitain
Great Britain
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High Seas
United Sinton
Withiam H. SkWakb
Central Pacific rail line expansion and legal actions reported
From the Pacific Court and Sacramento area reports: rail line northward toward Upper Gap may extend by fall. civil authorities charged in a disloyalty case involving Jose Th sipeessir. Shipment of 10 tubs of crude oil arrives in Hon Beate. Community healing meeting held in Soorne mento. speeches by Gel Wight and others supporting forest policy. Grand Jury dismisses certain indictments. mining stocks and auction activity noted. Congregational church sessions in Boston tis now focusing on education and church construction. Andrew’s visit to Mount Vernon Church highlighted.
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Maree Taylor
New York
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Weason
Ould & Corry
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Boston
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North Carolina Proclamation Calls for Loyal Convention
Provisional Governor Holden urges loyal citizens to prepare for a constitutional convention to restore government under federal protection. The proclamation outlines oath requirements for delegates, election procedures, and enforcement by justices of the peace, aiming to reconstruct North Carolina’s state structure and relations with the United States.
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North Caroline
Andrew Johnson
North Carolina
Bird State
United States
Btate
William W. Holden
North, Carolina
House of Com Buns
Uate Legicnture
Aifir
Ailes
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Goverue
Lagtaltture
Unites Staten Leith
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Alma
Mie
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Fellos Reitienus
Milo
Washington
Reconstruction address to freedpeople and Union troops in 1865 North Carolina
A fragmented proclamation urging enslaved Black citizens to pursue literacy, self sufficiency, and obedience under law after emancipation. It warns against resistance, promises protection of property and person, and calls for diligence, thrift, and loyalty to the Union during the Reconstruction era in Raleigh. Also includes notes on Union troops and the arrival of Gen Paine and Sherman’s Army, reporting distress in North Georgia and Carolinas due to war aftermath.
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Prem Newbern
Mclarm
Levalty
South Carolina
Palmer
Civil War Era Notes From Cairo and Memphis
June 1865 dispatches report Jem Thomson's army at Memphis and Beathweat Pass action with a flag of truce boat arriving. Thompson’s forces extend toward civil courts in Northern Arkansas as pardons and peace progress are noted. White River areas organize with Gardnous, and New Orleans cotton markets show a weak midweek tone with middling prices around 21 cents per pound.
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Thompson
Cairo
Memphis
White River
Arkansas
Cen Wee
West Pawn
Orent Cottom
Insane Mother, Fiendish Murder Terrorizes City
A terrifying case involves a mother accused of brutally murdering her two children to cover a vile crime. The Eleventh Ward family is in mourning as investigators pursue leads and rewards rise. Subscriptions and banking figures from 1863 are noted in a broader press wrap amid unrest.
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Beottier
Thin Elfy
Vietme
Fire and death reported in Pin NM area
Fragmentary 1869 notice describes a fire near Lostox and the discovery of a drowned man aged about 40. A later passage notes a body found on a bench, with clothing and appearance details, amid garbled context and unclear dates.
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Jane
Diaunel Sud
Luyvess
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