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January 23, 1867
The Greene County Republican
Waynesburg, Greene County, Pennsylvania
What is this article about?
In Charleston, South Carolina, Judge Bryan instructed the Grand Jury that Black individuals are now competent witnesses under U.S. and state laws, with testimony credited based on intelligence and character, regardless of color.
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Negro Testimony in South Carolina.
—Judge Bryan, in his charge to the
Grand Jury of Charleston, a few days
ago, said: From the character of one
of the witnesses to be brought before
you, you will realize the great change
in our laws. The black man is now a
competent witness, both by the laws of
the United States and the legislation of
our own State. You will accept his tes-
timony and give that credit to it to
which the intelligence and character of
the party entitle it. As far as color is
concerned, there is no distinction as to
the competency of testimony.
—Judge Bryan, in his charge to the
Grand Jury of Charleston, a few days
ago, said: From the character of one
of the witnesses to be brought before
you, you will realize the great change
in our laws. The black man is now a
competent witness, both by the laws of
the United States and the legislation of
our own State. You will accept his tes-
timony and give that credit to it to
which the intelligence and character of
the party entitle it. As far as color is
concerned, there is no distinction as to
the competency of testimony.
What sub-type of article is it?
Legal Or Court
What keywords are associated?
Negro Testimony
South Carolina Law
Charleston Grand Jury
Judge Bryan
Witness Competency
What entities or persons were involved?
Judge Bryan
Where did it happen?
Charleston, South Carolina
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Charleston, South Carolina
Event Date
A Few Days Ago
Key Persons
Judge Bryan
Event Details
Judge Bryan charged the Grand Jury in Charleston, noting the legal change allowing Black men to testify as competent witnesses under U.S. and state laws, with credibility based on intelligence and character, not color.