29 Jun 1865
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Newspaper
New York Daily Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1865
Page
1
A historical report outlines the upcoming Wednesday trial over an assassination case with Tadge Bingham at the center. The article discusses the presented evidence and anticipated proceedings.
In a lengthy 1865 report from Washington, the court reviews weeks of witness testimony in the Lincoln assassination conspiracy case. It outlines the law of conspiracy, links among defendants, and the projected murder plot from Canada to Washington, with Booth and Surratt named among key figures. The judge advocates explain the intent to kill top leaders and the resulting implications for the Republic.
A Confederate Congress committee report details its investigation into the treatment of Union prisoners of war by Confederate authorities. It discusses missing depositions from a printing office destroyed during the April conflagration, the committee’s aims, and criticism of harsh conditions. It quotes Secretary Stanton’s letter condemning Confederate cruelty and outlines the committee’s intent to publish truthful findings and seek reform.
Preliminary findings rebut Northern charges of Confederate cruelty. The report cites humane Confederate policies, better care in Richmond and Belle Isle wards, and contrast with alleged Northern mistreatment. notes exchange difficulties, mine threat, and the Confederate aim to preserve prisoners’ lives amid war. It defends confinement conditions, rationing, and medical care while addressing specific accusations of starvation, pillage, and inhumane punishment.
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