Cairo evening times. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1865-1866, 1865-10-14
TRIAL or EMERSO "
ETHERIDGE.
At Columbus, KY, by Military Com
mission of the Military Di-
vision of the Tennessee.
From our own Correspondent.
FIRST DAY.

From our own Correspondent.
FIRST DAY.
The Military Commission convened by order
Of Major General Geo. II. Thomas, for the
trial Of Emerson Etherdgc, citizen, met at Co.
lumbus, Ky, on Thursday, the 18th inst
THE COMMISSION.
The Commission is composed Of the follow.
ing officers, detailed for that purpose
Brevet Col n. A. NJ. Dudley, L. s. A.. ana
brevet Brig. Gen. L. $. v; Col. j. \. Hot.
tcnstein, 18th L. ). G. Infantry Col. Robert
Barnard, l0lst u. S. e. Infantry Major n. II.
Foster, 18th L. s. c. Heavy Artillery Capt.
E. C. Hatten, a. A. G. Of Vols. Capt. VIZ.
Donovan, lOlst L. S. G.. Infantry and Major
Collin Ford, Tooth L. ). G. Infantry, Judge
Advocate.
PLACE OF MEETING.
The Commission assembled at Post Ilcad-
quarters, which are located in the building
formerly used as Branch Bank Of the North
ern Bank Of Kentucky.
THE ACCUSED.
Emerson EJheridge of Tennessee, the accu-
sed, has been somewhat prominently before
the American people, since he first entered
Congress from Tennessee in 1853. He was one
of the few men from the slave States who op-
posed the abrogation of the Missouri Compro-
mise measures. The ability and zeal with
which lie did this, secured for him an election
to the post Of Clerk of the L. s. House Of Rep-
resentatives the following session. On tic
breaking out Of the rebellion, Mr.. Etherid1C
d, -, Ittf
during the latter portion Of the war, and partic-
larly after the promugaton of the Emancipa.
ton Proclamation, he became dsaffccted
toward the Administration. He las been al
ways hostile to the newly organized State
Government Of Tennessee, and on the first and
third days Of July last, he made two speeches
at Drseden and Trenton in Tennessee, and was
instrumental in procuring the adoption, at both
places, of set of resolutions, embracing his
opinions on the state Of the country. These
resolutions and the two speeches made in their
support are the basis Of the present charges,
they being regarded by the Government as
eminently dangerous and seditious.
Mr.. Etheridge 3 gentleman appa-
rently about fifty years Of age, of
medium stature aud stuuuy built. IIjs hsir,
once black, is now slightly silycrcd. lie
wears a full beard and moustache. His move
ments aud his style Of speaking are such
characterize man ofncryous temperament arc
rapid, Intense and earnest. Every proceeding
of the trial he narrowly watches, and is
prompt to seize upon and make the most o'
every occasion. Being Il lawyer by profession
he has chosen to conduct his own defence, ami
his well known ability is guarantee that t wi
bc shrewdly and we'll done.
PEocEauTNGs.
The Court met at 10 o'clocS. and the ace
cusod having stated that he had no objections
to any member Of the Commission, thcy were
duly sworn in his presence according to law.
The accused also stated that lac wished to act
in his own behalf. and not to employ any coru-
sell At this point the accused stated that Dc
desired to file Il plea to the jurisdiction OF t.a
Court, aud requested until o'clock, Of the
18th, to prepare his plea. Tho request Va
granted, and the Commission then adjourned.
The second days proceedings arc at hand
but came too late for insertion. --HD. TINES
IA We are indebted to Capt. Parker or
the Trausst Steamer, and Triplct Tie clers
for the Mobile I'rib2,0c Of the llth and also
for other iayors, Tor which they win please 1c.
ccpt our thanks