The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1866-12-20
(xratt Correspondent.


bS. Dec. lO-Tho President
communicated the Surratt corrcspondcnoo
4 fn.thy. Ii relieves Seward OF the imputation
\ u neglect in his efforts for his arrest
Welding to Seward-Liverpool Sept. 20,
\ 1860. -SuTratt Is expected TO arrive here en-
/ closing an affidavit of Surrntt's eontdant,
giving particulars Of Surratts leaving, and
voyage from Canada, Surratt confessed be
] ing in the Confederate service as mail carrier
between Washington and Richmondi that
<he plan 10 kidnap Lincoln was concocted by
mself and Booth. He arrived in Canada
|efore the assassination, when he received q
Communication from Booth, announcing a
Hhange in the programme, and requesting
gSurratt TO come to Washington. Did not
say that he went, but remarked that on the
/ way back the train was delayed At 81, Cath
crime, where he first heard of the assassina-
ton Snrratt replied, too good to be true
He related a conversation held with -,
at Richmond. Afiant believed Surratt 10 be
at Liverpool.
Welding to Seward, Sept. 30-It is sup
posed Surratt has arrived. Adams advises
| me that his arrest would be impoiitic under
the meager evidence of completely and iden-
tity.
Hunter to Welding, Oct Son consular
ton with the Secretary of War and Judge
Advocate, it is thought impohtic TO arrest
Surratt at present.
King to Seward-Romc, April ,. ls66.-
John Surratt had enlisted in the Popes
Zouaves, confessed his true name, and ac-
knOwledged plotting against Lincoln's
death declared that lie had never seen Da-
Wis. but understood Davis was privy to the
plot
Kings informant represented that Surratt
/ had plenty of money, and he (intormant) re-
quested that his name should be suppressed
Seward to Stanton-May IL, lS66.--Com-
municated Kings letter.
Stanton to Seward, May l9.-Ihave refer
red your letter to Holt, who has advised me
| to procure a full statement under oath; at
forwards would be time enough for the ar
rest
Seward to Stanton May 20.-I suggest, in
the absence of an extradition treaty with the
Pope, that special messenger be sent to
Rome and demand Surratts surrender.
King to Seward, Rome, june 23.-l have
held a conversation witt my previous infor-
mer, which confirmed the truthfulness that
| Snrratt had fully confessed his completely
and admitted his mothers part in the plot
/ NV informant claims having taught school
| in Maryland He still desires his name con-
cealed Surratt was in New York when the
J tragedy occurred.
! King to Seward, July l4.-Contains the
above statements sworn to.
King to Seward, August 81 have eX-
planned the affair to the Pope, who expressed
his willingness to surrender Surratt.
Seward to King, Oct. l6-Encloses Sur
rats photograph, and suggests compensa-
tion to the informant; requested that Surratt
and informant be kept within reach.
King to Seward, November ri had an
interview with Cardinal Antonelli, and Sur
raft will be given up on the proper indict-
ment, if the United States would do likewise
under like circumstances.
King to Seward, November 10.-Antonelli
has announced SurTatt's arrest, but subse-
quentsescape from the guard Antonelli eX-
presses his regret,
Marsh to SewaTd--FloTence, November 10.
The Secretary General of Italy believed Sur
raft would be surrendered if found on italian
ground, on proper demand, proof and identi-
ticatiOn under stipulations that the punish
ment of death should not be inflicted
Consul at Naples to King-I have ascer-
tanned that under the name of Walter, Sur
raft has left Naples Alexandria.
King telegraphed the Consul at Alexan-
dria to arrest Surratt.
Hufu to Bvuuryl,- Dec. 81 have arrested
John Surratt at Alexandria.
Seward to Hale, Dec. 3.-Iour course IS
approved. Surratt will be brought home
Seward to Hale, Dec. 4.-The Secretary OF
the Navy has instructed Goldshorough to
bring Surratt home, and directs Hale to in
form Admiral Goldsborough