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May 6, 1865
The Ottawa Free Trader
Ottawa, La Salle County County, Illinois
What is this article about?
Congressman Benjamin G. Harris of Maryland arrested in Washington for treason after urging Lee's paroled prisoners to rejoin rebels; previously denounced at Chicago Democratic Convention for anti-McClellan speeches.
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Benjamin G. Harris, Congressman of Maryland, has been arrested and now on trial at Washington for treason. The specific charge against him is, that he attempted to persuade paroled prisoners of Lee's army to break their parole and join other rebel armies. This is the same Harris who was in the Democratic National Convention at Chicago a year ago, and made such violent speeches against McClellan, outraging the feelings of that body by his secession slang, &c. He was hissed down, denounced as traitor, and in the confusion got knocked down.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
Historical Event
Biography
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
Betrayal
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Treason Arrest
Congressman Trial
Parole Violation
Democratic Convention
Secession Speeches
What entities or persons were involved?
Benjamin G. Harris
Mcclellan
Lee
Where did it happen?
Washington
Story Details
Key Persons
Benjamin G. Harris
Mcclellan
Lee
Location
Washington
Event Date
A Year Ago
Story Details
Benjamin G. Harris, Congressman of Maryland, arrested and on trial in Washington for treason by attempting to persuade paroled prisoners of Lee's army to break parole and join other rebel armies. He is the same Harris who made violent speeches against McClellan at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago a year ago, was hissed, denounced as traitor, and knocked down.