The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-09-23
TRIAL OF wIRZ.

The most important testimony adduccd before the
Wrz court martial yesterday that Of Drs r. Hop
kns and G. L. Rice two Of the rebel medical men who
duty ut the Andersonville prison hospital Dr.
Hopkins read report the condition Of the prison and
hospital which he had prepared and submitted Gen
oral winder after receiving instructions to make COM
plete inspection He found the Of the great
tally and the alarming prevalence OF disease to b, the
crowded state Of the pen the absence Of proper su
cent food medicine and all facilities for cleanliness
want OF WOOD water and clothing and Of shelter from
heat and cold and the filthy and poisonous condition Of
tho prison. Dr. Hopkins suggested remedies for all these
evils; but no attention given his report An
ordsr Of General winder to Dr.. H. submitted
showing that the Richmond authorities cognizant
Of the evils, and that winder had authority
70 abate Thorn. The Doctor said IL was the
Implicit confidence windcr had in wirz which
caused the horrible state Of things to exist Dr. Rico
give evidence In regard to the terrible condition Of the
prison pen and the dying Of from starvation, cold,
hunger and other The testimony OF other wit
nssso TO the Same effect was also taken.
Tho proceedings closed yesterday amidst some
what exciting scene wrz, Who owing to his weak
dson has for some days past rccned a couch while
in the court ROOM requested to rise for the purpose
Of beisg idsntined by witness who had been testying
to GASES Of murder and brutality his part When the
witness said oThat Is the man. Win glared at him
hercey and made efforts to contradict him, being
senoed with difficulty, and overcome by his cx-
element and passion that he sank exhausted and almost
lifeess Measures Immediately taken to resusci-
him. the court adourncd and the room was cleared
Of spectators Il thought that the accused cannot live
10 eco tho conclusion Of tho trial.
THE N K w =.
From Mr. J. N Navarro, Consul General Of the rcpub
lie Of Mcxco in the United States have received some
important documents touching tho prospects Of free
srnment In his country including communications from
President Juarex and Mr. Romero his Minister In Wash
ingtou and circulars from his Secretary Of State, Mr.
Lsrdo do Tejada Juarcz left chihuahua the sth Of
August and arrived ON the 18th FL Paso where he
tAbshcd his government surrounded by his Cabinet as
We have heretofore announced. But, notwithstanding
that no has found expedent thus temporarily change
his capital he not only hopeful but confident Of an
ultimate complete triumph over the invaders He has
su large bodies Of troops at his dposa who have CON-
msnoed attacking the various dctachmcns Of the impc-
rslisss In detail that the latter have 20 greatly
weakened their lines by extending them and he antici
pates decisive victories for his soldiers very He
docs not think that Maxmlians forces will be likely to
attempt 10 drive him from Fl Paso; but, even should
thcy succeed doing he has no idea OF abandoning
his country but will TO somo other point within
ia limits and there continue the struggle, sanguine Of
ultimate success
Tho ofcon Of the Mexican republic who have arrived
hero having left vi Paso about the beginning Of thu
present month"; inform that the people Of that towI
were unanimous in enthusiastic reception OF President
Juares General Nesrete with ono hundred officers, ha'
COMO the interior TO collect and discipline recruits
and expected 70 be able 10 raise large force In shor
time.
Tho Alabama Convention Thursday last passed ar
ordinance ratfying all laws Of tho Legislature passed.
during tho rebellion inconsistent with the nations
constitution Fuller details Of the proceedings OF thu
Convention than those heretofore published will b
found in our Montgomery dispatches.
Bishop Meade OF Virginia, In his address 10 the Epis
copsl Convention Of the State In session at Rich
nond, has strongly urged reunion with the Northern
wing Of the church The committee appointed to con
slider the portion Of the address referring 70 this matte
presented Q report, which was almost unanimous
adopted By the Convention commencing the concstor
asd fssrna course proposed and referring the subec
70 ths next General Council
full and interesting account Of the secrct springs
4nvs and movements, manouvrings and counter
uaaouvrnss tricks. chickering's and fractional cross put
posss Of Ne Ais Republican State Convention give
in our syrscuse correspondence published this morning
me Board Of Fire Commissioners, ~ their mestin
ysssss6Ay tsannptsd no business Of public interest
m sppolsinlaIe Elrs made IN kstrVpoliaa epsin