The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-09-28

WASHINGTON, Sept. q.
The Wirx military commission resssemblet
to-day. --'' '''''''1"'e'
The examination Of Col. Fannin WA 70
mmed from yesterday for the defense,
ar. Baker asked him whether he hear(
Gen. Cobb in his speech at Andersonv;ll.
make use of the remark attributed to him
by the witness Walker.
Judge Advocate Chipman objected to tht
question for reasons which he stated.
Ihe objection was sustained by the Court.
Ihe witness then testified that he heard
zen. Cobb make a speech about the 4th Of
March; 1865. He could not precisely relate
whst the Genersl said, but Els address was
more TO the Confederate troops than to Others.
as there had been great disafsction in the
lamp ana the men we're constantly DESERVING.
duty. s " 'Ae''
Question by Mr.. Baker-Did YOU or did
you not at that time hear Gen. Cobb make
use of any such language2
Judge Advocate Chapman here requested
that the question be reduced to writing.
and that the prisoner retire. which he did
Ar. baket--i regard this proceeding as
personal insult to me-
Col. Chapman replied that the practice was
not unusual, and that it was a greater ,n.nl,
to the counsel TO insist unon asking improper
questions.
Mr.. baker-The witnesses for the govern
ment have day in and day out been examined
IN the presence Of one another, and now that
those for the defence are to be examined
COUNSEL are required to rednce their questions
TO writing and their witnesses are ordered 10
retire until this is done. If this il insisted On
by this court mus; siop.
The Court remarked that Mr. Baker took
an unfair view Of the subject. The Judge Ad-
vocatee did not ask hiB "a pnt all his ques-
tons in writing, only this one
when the witness for the government, was un.
der examination,
Col. Chipman-If you did not do vour
duty that Is no reason why should not do
nine.
The Court TO Mr. Baker-State what Won
want.
Mr.. Baker, must reply to the Judge Ad
vocate first
The Oour.-we do no, wan. any speeches.
Let the room be cleared.
When the rooms were re-opened, the wit.
hess came in, and the President of the Court
room read from ID. Hart Military law, to show
that the Judge Advocate was justified in the
course he had taken. Besides whether the
Judge Advocate interrupted a question of a
leading character, he had r,gh, 10 re-
quire that the question La reduced to writing
and submitted % him. He was right in ask
ing that the room be cleared or witness tenn
porariy retire.
Mr.. Baker-To that have no objection
The Conrt-That settles the point
Mr.. Baker, object to the witness being
again sent away.
The Cour.-Tha Witness may be again re- |
9ues;ed t. retire, and the question ordered to |
be reduced to writing, if it should be thought
proper to do so,
Mr.. baker-Before doing SO. the Judge
Advocate ssse"i6.h .hs~-,ua ne win make the
for questions to be reduced to writ
ing. aud witness to retire. The Judge Ad-
yocate may suggest as gentleman.
The Court remarked that they would take
care cf their own honor and dignity.
Mr.. Baker, do object to sending our wit
ness away.
The Cour,-The question is very well set,
tied.
Col. chipman-I .aid Col. Fannin will
please retire
Mr. Baker, ask the same civilitv that |
extended to you.
Col Chipman-Have not done itr
Mr.. Baker, do not think you have, ale
though | know your heart is good in that re.
speet.
Mr.. Baker waived his question.
Col. Fannin was then further examined
with reference to affairs at AnGersonvile.
Col. Chapman read to the court the follow
ing letter. addressed to him
ON CAPITOL PRIsax,
WASHINGTON, Sept. ~.
SIR Your communication dated the 26th
inst, in which you state that the counsel for
Wrz stated to-day in defense for giving mon
ey, &c., to the prisoner to procure something
to eat that he could not get at the Old Capitol,
those things he needing, in termination. he is
not well cared for by you (me) and requests
me to report Just what he receives, have the
honor to inform you that Capt, Wrz is treated
in every respect as leniently as is consistent
with his position and compatible with my du
ties.
He is furnished with cot and bedding
such as are used in the United States Medical
Department also furnished with musquito
bar. If he chooses to eat the prison fare, he
is furnished with the same rations allowed to
soldiers of the United States Army, with the
addition four times per week of the principal
fresh vegetables in the market. If unwell, he
is supplied with such diet as may be prescrih-
ed by the surgeon Of the prison, which is
procured out of the prison fund. He is per
mitted to procure such eatahles as he may be
able to purchase, He is also allowed any
book that can be procured. The only re-
straint to which he is subject is that placed
upon his liberty, and such precautions as will
preclude hrs committing any injury to him
SELF
| think if Capt W. isinterrogated he will
corroborate this statement.
Very respectfully, your ob't servant
GEO. WEST. Captain,
and Military Superintendent Old Capitol Pris
IN To Col Chipman