Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1866-12-12

communicated to the House to-day the
correspondence on the arrest Of John II. !
Surrait Itis very voluminous, and re-
lieves Mr.. Seward of the imputation that
he hadrneglected to use proper efforts 10
secure the arrest Of the fugitive
Under date Of Liverpool, Sept %, 1866,
Mr., Wilding informs Mr.. Seward that
SurFst bad arrived, orwas expected TO ar
rive in that city. He deposed to the affi-
dayit of person, whose name is not made
known, and who it seemed was coniidant
Of young Surrati, stating all the particulars
Of his voyage from Canada and the con-
Yersation on the way. Surratt confessed
he had been in the Confederate service,
and that his special business was to convey
intelligence from Washington to Rich
mond. ~ = 81 ~
He also declared that the plan to kidnap
and carry of President Lincoln was con-
eerted by himself and j. w. Booth He
SAYS he arrived in Canada before the assas-
sination of Lincoln, and while there re-
eeived letter from Booth, saying that il
had become necessary to change their
plans, and requested him to come immedi- /,
atgy 10 Washington, but he did not say
whether he returned there as requested, but
remarked that on his way back to Canada
the train was delayed at st. GATHERINGS, and
whilst sitting at the breakfast table gen.
tieman next TO him mentioned the report
Of the assassination, and that he, McCar-
thy, or, as he then called himself Harri
son, replied that il was too good TO be true.
The gentleman took newspaper from his
pocket and read an account OF the occur
renee, and Mccarthy, surprised at finding
his own name mentioned, Immediately left
on Sunday evening.
lie had related TO me 4 long conversation
held with Mr.. A. T. Richmond, and he said
to him, yon have told me great story.
Now, sir, what must call your name? He
promptly answered SuTatt. This was before
our arrival at Londonderry. i have not seen
Surratt since, but | believe he is in Liver
pool. -. ~
Under date of september 30th, Mr.. Wild
ing says: Since my dispatcho the 23d inst,
the supposed Surratt has arrived in Liver
pool, bat Mr.. Adams advises that under the
present evidence Of identity and completely
il would not be polite TO cause his arrest.
incarceration with Surratt declared
hehoped that he would live long enough TO
give account of President johnson,
The informer expresses an earnest desire
that if any steps be taken toward retaining
Surratt as a criminal that his name should
not be made known in the affair.
MAY II, 1S66.-Mr. Seward informs Mr.
Stanton of the receipt of the information,
and laid before him Mr.. Kings letter, de-
failing all the facts.
MAY 19.-Mr. Stanton acknowledges the
receipt of the documents, and says he had
referred the same to Judge Advocate Gen
eral Holt, who advises him that the full
statement of the information be procured
and verified under oath, and afterwards
proper steps be taken for the arrest of the
supposed criminal.
Under date of Nav %, Mr.. Seward sug-
gested to the Secretary of War that, as We
have no extradition treaty with the Papal
government special agent be sent to de-
mand the surrender of SurTatt. h. -
Under date of Rome, June % Mr.. King
reports that he had held another long con-
versation with him, which fully confirmed
him in the belief Of the truth of his state
ment, which his informant had committed
to writing. He says that Surratt had fully
confessed his own completely, and admitted
his mothers guilt Of participation The
witness states that he was at one time
teacher in the village of Texas, Maryland,
and declares himself prepared TO go to the
United States. He still wishes his name
concealed, fearing that his life would be
endangered if divulged.
| Surratt also remarked to him tina the
was in New York ready to fly when the
assassination took place, and he does not
regret what has occurred.
| July 14.-Mr. King returns to Mr..
Seward the above statement against Sur
raft, and properly sworn to by the inform
/ ant
ROME, August 8.--Mr King says he ex-
plaiued the whole affair to the authorities
in Rome, when His Eminence expressed
| himself as greatly interested, and intima:ed
that if the American government desired
surrender Of the criminal there would
probably be no difficulty in the way. .rrE
OCTOBER l6.-Mr Seward enelosesa to
Mr.. King photograph of Surratt, and
suggests that a confidential person be Sc
lected to visit Yettenda, and compare the
photograph of Surratt with the supposed
criminal HE also suggests that proper
compensation be allowed the informant,
and directs him to seek positive informa-
ton of the authorities whether His Holt
ness would be willing to surrender .Surratt,
,or whether he would be willing to enter
into a general extradition treaty. Mr..
King was also instructed to ask that neither
Surratt nor he be discharged until there
had been full investigation of the matter,
and time given to make a demand for
them.
ROME, Nov. 2.-Mr. King says he has
had full interview with Cardinal Anto-
nelli, who promptly responded that he
would give up Surratt upon proper indict-
ment and proof, at the request of the Uni
ted States, if the latter government would
do Likewise under parallel circumstances
Mr.. King, also, replied that he would like
a confidential person 10 compare photo
graphs with the supposed criminal.
y RoME Nov. 10.---Cardinalo Antonelli APP
prised Mr.. King that Surratt, or Watson,
had been arrested by his order, the Cardi-
NAILS, but that on the way to Rome he had
escaped from, a guard of sir men, The
Cardinal expressed regret at Surratts es-
cape. All the orders of the Papal govern
ment and the reports of the Papal officers
concerning the arrest and escape were in
closed
ROME, Nov. 17.-Messrs. King and As
sistant Secretary Fox sent word to Minister
Harvey, at Lisbon, to direct Admiral
Goldsborough to send United States YES
sci to Civilla Nerhona upon important
business.
FLORENCE, Nov. lS.-Mr Marsh reports
that he had, Immediately upon his arrival
from Naples, had an interview with the
Secretary General of the Minister Of For
eign Affairs, and asked il he thought the
Italian government, would Surrender Sur
raft if he should be found in Italian terri
tory. The Secretary General replied that
he believed that Surratt would be surreu-
dered by that government on proper de-
mand by the United States, and proof of
the identity of the criminal, but that this
would probably be done only under stipu /
lation on the part of the United States au
thorities that the punishment of death /
should not be inflicted upon the criminal so l
surrendered.
The Consul General, Howard, reports |
that Surratt had been hunted cor at Naples, 4
and II had been aseertained, that under the
name of Walters, he had the day before
proceeded in the regular steamer to Alex
andria, Egypt. Mr.. King thereupon tele-
graphed to Consul Hale at Alexandria to \
arrest Surraft upon his arrival.
Under date Of December I'd, Consul Hale
telegraphs to Mr.. Seward that ne has ar
rested John Surratt at Alexandria.
Mr., Seward to Consul Hale, under date
of December Sd, telegraphs him that his
course is approved, and means have been
taken to bring Surrstt home. .zar..
Mr.. Seward, under date of December 4th,
teegraphs Consul Hale that the Secretary
of the Navy has instructed Admiral Colds
borough 10 bring Surratt home, and directs
C,r,nr,I u IL q, Mir. thn rrinnner TO the