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January 7, 1862
Newbern Weekly Progress
New Bern, Craven County, North Carolina
What is this article about?
Parson Brownlow, arrested for treason in Knoxville, Tennessee, was released per Secretary Benjamin's request to send him to enemy lines but immediately re-arrested by Confederate Colonel Monsarrat.
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PARSON BROWNLOW
This individual was recently arrested and confined in the jail at Knoxville, Tenn., on the charge of treason. On the day fixed for his trial, his case nolle prossed by District Attorney Ramsay, in consequence of a letter received from Secretary Benjamin, requesting that Brownlow be released. The Secretary states in his letter that the Government, believing it would be less dangerous to have the Parson as an open enemy than as a secret foe, had promised him a safe permit across the line, into the enemy's country, that any harm done to him, might reflect upon the honor and good faith of the Government. The court therefore, discharged the prisoner, and turned him over to the military authorities, to be escorted out of Tennessee; but, soon after his discharge, Colonel Monsarrat, commanding the Confederate post at Knoxville, immediately placed him under arrest again.—Augusta Constitutionalist.
This individual was recently arrested and confined in the jail at Knoxville, Tenn., on the charge of treason. On the day fixed for his trial, his case nolle prossed by District Attorney Ramsay, in consequence of a letter received from Secretary Benjamin, requesting that Brownlow be released. The Secretary states in his letter that the Government, believing it would be less dangerous to have the Parson as an open enemy than as a secret foe, had promised him a safe permit across the line, into the enemy's country, that any harm done to him, might reflect upon the honor and good faith of the Government. The court therefore, discharged the prisoner, and turned him over to the military authorities, to be escorted out of Tennessee; but, soon after his discharge, Colonel Monsarrat, commanding the Confederate post at Knoxville, immediately placed him under arrest again.—Augusta Constitutionalist.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Crime Story
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Treason Charge
Parson Brownlow
Knoxville Arrest
Confederate Release
Re Arrest
What entities or persons were involved?
Parson Brownlow
District Attorney Ramsay
Secretary Benjamin
Colonel Monsarrat
Where did it happen?
Knoxville, Tenn.
Story Details
Key Persons
Parson Brownlow
District Attorney Ramsay
Secretary Benjamin
Colonel Monsarrat
Location
Knoxville, Tenn.
Story Details
Parson Brownlow arrested for treason in Knoxville jail; case nolle prossed due to Secretary Benjamin's letter requesting release with safe conduct to enemy lines to avoid dishonor; discharged but immediately re-arrested by Colonel Monsarrat.