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Fragmented Senate report on Stanton trial and war powers
The article recounts a chaotic interlude with musical performances and a political debate surrounding the trial of Edwin Stanton. It details claims from Washington correspondents about the 1863 arrest and four months’ imprisonment, Stanton’s alleged influence over elections, and the subsequent legal action and defense arguments. The piece references calls for damages and outlines the broader wartime political maneuvering as the Senate and Supreme Court processes unfolded.
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Pilehrard Stanton
Tata
Albany
Abd
Lilia
Aredit
Seoaty
Warend
War Department
Correacde
Seeeaihonts
Thareaf
Ana Kois
Pacecad
Tor Woorc
Ralzare Ee
Tae Lalate
Castoma
Galvedo
Texas
Pitsburg
Gari Saharz
James
Walout Wills
Capein
Ainolt
Tai
Lonimayia
Canby
Ngs of
Dichmond
Thu Botth
Roebewler
Oagoodd& Torley
Bostannd
Florkis
Paperquill Ab Lontion
Lower Fells
Mua
Himadall Rive & Co
Lee
Toronto Cars Exchange Association
Parte
Georgia
Janetion City
Kanonayna
Brooklyn
Mike Pinpooy
Flolla
Cineiasti Postallioe
Charles Sullivan
Jez
Rat O'Neil
Over
Whita
Cheyenne and
Arapehoe Reservation
Fattabury
Zacknovius
A. Robinson
Gd. McConnel
Jacksonville
Manquetts
Michigan
Sania
Llaccaiont Memphia
Gorden
Douglass
Washington Finters’ Union
Fee
Northisstern
Chicago and Bock - Inland Railway
Chicago
Bedemurnte
Union Pacific
Beltimore
Passegret
Leica