The Daily clarion., 1866-12-14

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10.-The PresldehO
communicated the Surratt correspondents
to-day. lit relieves Seward of the lmputaGlohi
of neglect in his efforts fer his arrest o-
Welding to Sewarl-Liverpool, Sept. 20
l866.-Surratt is expected to arrive here Gu
closing an affidavit of Surratts conndhhCi
giving particulars of Surratt's leaving, ahO
voyage from Canada. Surratt confessed pc
ing in the Confederate service as mall caIilet
between Washington and Richmond; In'0
the plan to kidnap Lincoln was concocteu 1y
himself and Booth. He arrived In CaDau"
before the assassination, when he recelEeu
communication from Booth, announcing
change In the programme and requ!eSS'rn33 q!S Ia
Surratt to come to Washington. Dlu n.y.
say that he went, but remarked that on tIo
way back the train was delayed at ST. CaCn-
crime, where he first heard of the assasslhc,,
ton. Surratt replied, ''too good to be ufuo'
He related conversation held with
at Richmond. Affiant believed Surratt To "o
at Liverpool.
Welding to Seward, Sept. 3O-It is sup
posed Surratt has arrived. Adams ADVISES
me that his arrest would be impolitlc unuer
the meager evidence of completely ana luen-
| tity.
| Hunter to Welding, Oct. 3.-On consuIta-
tiOn with the Secretary of War and Judge
| Advocate, it is thought impolitic to arrest
| Surratt at present. ,ooo
John Surratt had enlisted in the ropes
Zouaves, confessed his true name, and ac-
| knowledged plotting against Lincoln
death declared that he had never seen Da-
Wis, but understood Davis was privy to the
plot. -
Kings informant represented that ourratl
had plenty of money, and he Intormant) re-
ouested that his name should be suppressed.
Seward to Stanton-May II, 1S66.-COm-
municated Kings letter.
Stanton to Seward, May 19.-Ihave refer
red vour letter to Holt, who has advised me
to procure a full statement under oath; al
forwards would be time enough for the ar
rest :.
Seward TO Stanton, May 20.-I suggest, III
the absence of an extradition treaty with the
Pope. that special messenger be sent 10
Rome and demand Surratt's surrender.
King to Seward, Rome, June 23-l have
held a conversation witt my previous ln1or-
mer. which confirmed the truthtulnesS that
Surratt 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
tragedy occurred,
King to Seward, July 14.-GOntains 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. 16-Encloses Sur
rats photog' aph, and suggests compensa,
tion to the informant; requested that Surratt
and informant be kept within reach
King to Seward November 81 had an
interview with Cardinal AntOnelh, and Sur
ratt will be given up on the proper lndlct-
ment, if the United States would do likewise
under like circumstances
King to Seward, November l0-Antonell
has announced Surratt'S arrest, but subse
quentEescape from the guard. Antonelli eX
presses his regret,
Marsh to Seward-FlWence, November 1S
The Secretary General Of Italy believed Sur
ratt would be surrendered if found on Italian
ground, on proper demand, proof and ldentl
tication, under stipulatiOns that the punish
ment of death should not be inflicted.
Consul at Naples to King have ascer
tanned that under the name of Walter. Sur
ratt has left Naples Alexandria.
King telegraphed the Consul at AleXan
dria to arrest Surratt.
Hale to Seward, Dec. 2.-I have arrested
John Surratt at Alexandria.
Seward to Hale, Dec. 3.-1our course Il
| aDprOyed Surratt will be brought home
Seward to Hale, Dee. 4.-The Secretary o
the Navy has instructed GoldsbOrough t.
bring Surratt home, and directs Hale to in
form Admiral GOldsbOrough