Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-10-16

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Mudd, in two instances, removed his thunb
from the arteries Of the pisone 30 a. 70 xow
the blood to spirit in the face of the doctor as
sisting him, and laughed at IL as IL it was some
thing funny. IL was not his, Chspmsn's, inten-
ton nor that Of the Court, TO attach blame too
improperly TO any body.
Col Chapman then 0hered in evidence the
consolidated return OF the Andersonvile prison,
dated september lith, 1854 with the view OF
removing the idea that Capt. Wirz was absent
during that month.
Edward Wellington, private of the 42d New
York Volunteers, testified that he was prisoner
both at Belle Island aud Andersonyille; the lat
ter better than the former: the prisoners car
ried With him from Belle Island were sick and
some Of them died on the way there; rations a.
| Anderson Vile became smaller zs the number Of
prisoners increased; the bread was bad and
bnrned on the outside and raw within; the prison
ers sometimes ate il and sometimes threw It away
the camp was improved after be arrived for the
| krst two or three months, the men using pine
| boughs and erecting huts for themselves; in
March there vas general count Of prisoners and
after three hundred on the north side had been
| counted shey were dismissed to their quarters,
but instead Of proceeding thther they went to the
south side and the consequence was that the "a
tions we're stopped until the count could be fixed
correctly. otherwise from 100 to 1000 more
tons would have been required: Capt. Wirz said
to those who spoke to him on the subject, 9 y gu
know why / stopped the rations, and | was ob
liged 10 do IT," some of the prisoners had a small
supply Of rations from the day before; witness
never heard Of Capt. Wirz asssulting prisoners;
Capt Wirz appointed the prisoners to hep enlarge
| the stockade, saying he wanted to give them ten
| feet instead OF four. Hftf
Mr.. Baker made some remark, to which Mr..
/ Chapman replied that the counsel had assumed
/ a. a fact that which Was not true
| Dir. Baker said il the record did not show the
fact az he stated he would not ask another ques-
| ton.
Col Chapman-The burden is on the counsel
TO show it.
Mr.. Baker said that the Government had re-
fused to subpoena Mr. Bowles.
Col. Chapman said that was false.
Gen Wallace here interrupted, saying this con-
troversy must cease. ... ff
| Mr.. Baker-I ask the Court
Gen. Walace-The explanation has gone far
enough.
Mr. Baker, will correc, il outside.
Gen. Wallacc-Obey the Court or leave the
case.
Mr.. BAker-I will not have an assertion made
that is wrong and not be allowed to correct il.
Gen Wallace-Take your seat.
Mr.. Baker-Is it right 20 ask the Court a
question:
Gen. Wsllacs-Obey the order of the Court
and take your seat, or we will have you taken
out Of the Court
Mr.. Baker resumed bis seat.
Mr. Baker, must ask the Court 4 ques-
| ton.
Gen. Wallace Ask the question Of the wit
| ness.
M Baker, will correct the statement out
side
| Col Chapman | will meet you Oh any occa-
| sion and at any place.
Mr. B-l do not want TO meet YOU outside.
will correct the statement outside. You said
what was not true
Gen. Thomas-lf this continues. will move
| to expel the counsel.
Gen. Geary--I second the motion This
Gen Wallace to Mr.. B-Your course is be-
coming iutolerable. DO ysu wish TO proceed
| with the caseg
Mr.. B If am allowed the same privilege
that the Government is.
Gen Wallsce-You have be 81 ordered to go
on with the exs minston of witnesses
| NJ B i do not ai7obey the order OF the
| Court
The breeze here -uosideJ. ana the examination
was resumed
| The witness then testified that he was one of
delegation of six persons appointed to come to
| " ashington and present a petition to the United
States authorities for exchange OF prisoners,
Gen. Winder and Capt. Wirz asserting - the
| terms.
Col Chapman objected to this, saying that
there was no evidence to show that the original
petition ever reached the United States authori-
| ties.
Mr baker said that fer from cons pirRg
that Capt. Wirz was taking active measures to
send and was actually sending Union prisoners to
| the United States Government 70 effect an ex
change
The Court was cleared for deliberation aud de-
cIded to sustain Col. Chapmsns objection, but
| added that the Court had directed the Judge AID
vocate to apply TO the proper officials of the
Government to ascertain whether such paper
had ever come into their hands, SO that the coun-
| sci might not loose the benefit of it.
MIR. B. would show that the Government had
notice of such petition, and that the delegation
were here three DAYS knocking at the doors of the
President but were unable to gain admission
The witness testified that on arriving at New
Y FORK with Mr.. Tracy, one Of the delegates, they
| applied 10 General DIX fOT transportation 70
] " ashngton but were refused il.
Mr.. Baker said they offered to snow by the wit
ness that a letter received from Tracy dated Wash
ington, stated that the delegates were here wait
ing on toe authorities aud making known their
| business but were refused permission to confer
with the authorities; he meant by the authorities
the President OF Secretary of War. or both
| Col. Chapman SAID that the witness did not
come to Washington but that some one else did
the proposition was to he proved 10 an unheard Of
manner; be did not believe that man of the
fsme OF heart and character OF President Lincoln
would have refused admission 10 anybody Oh q
subject of that kind; the Court must not allow q
charge Of that kind 20 be reported against 40
great and good man rs the late President Lin
| coin
Nj Baker The Judge Advlc had no
more reverence for that great man than he had.
1t was his duty 10 chow that the prisoner was
no. gnilty; be would show that proposition
was made TO send 500 prisoners from Ander-
sonville, without asking an equivalent such was
the anxiety to get of prprisoners. to
Col Chapman said Mr.. B. ought 10 have
asked subpoena for Mr.. Tracy.
The CoGrt-Is bis Whereabouts known?
Col. Chspman-He can be sent for in twenty
four hours. ottl
Mr Baker then asked that be he produced.
and Col Ouid also
Col Chapman remarked, counsel said he did
not want Col. Ould.
Mr. B replied that he had said he would not
delay tht trial, but when be vas turned upon 10
the manner ne hsd been, he asked for additional
| testimony to clear his client. I-O
Col Chapmsn-The only practical point was
that evidence, and having made efforts leading
20 the coming of the commission to asAington
what the commission did had nothing 70 do with
the case. The Government was right or wrong.
Major General Thomas remarked that the