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Domestic News
August 28, 1849
The Daily Crescent
New Orleans, Orleans County, Louisiana
What is this article about?
Military charges and counter-charges between Army Surgeon-General and Assistant Surgeon Byrne resolved by Secretary of War with no further action; Byrne's recent court martial request denied. (Washington)
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Army News.—A series of charges and counter-charges, preferred by the Surgeon-General of the army and Assistant Surgeon Byrne against each other and which have been under discussion for some time before a court martial, of which Col. Crane, 1st Artillery, was President, have finally been disposed of by an order of the Secretary of War declaring that no further action would be had in the premises. We learn that Assistant Surgeon Byrne yesterday applied for a court martial, which was definitely refused him.—Washington Republic.
What sub-type of article is it?
Military
Legal Or Court
What keywords are associated?
Army Charges
Court Martial
Surgeon General
Assistant Surgeon Byrne
What entities or persons were involved?
Surgeon General Of The Army
Assistant Surgeon Byrne
Col. Crane, 1st Artillery
Secretary Of War
Where did it happen?
Washington
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Washington
Event Date
Yesterday
Key Persons
Surgeon General Of The Army
Assistant Surgeon Byrne
Col. Crane, 1st Artillery
Secretary Of War
Outcome
no further action would be had; court martial refused
Event Details
A series of charges and counter-charges between the Surgeon-General of the army and Assistant Surgeon Byrne were discussed before a court martial presided over by Col. Crane, 1st Artillery, and disposed of by an order of the Secretary of War. Assistant Surgeon Byrne applied for a court martial, which was refused.