Justice Under Pressure

by Wilson, Dennis K.

• ISBN13: 9780819185099
• ISBN10: 0819185094
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 1992-03-12
• Publisher: UPA

Summary

This book examines the events surrounding the raid by Confederates on Saint Albans, Vermont on October 19, 1864. The goal of this analysis is to determine the validity of the opinion of United States officials that the Canadian government supported the Confederate States of America. Union officials saw the release of the Raiders from custody in December of 1864 as a clear example of support for the Confederacy. The outcome of subsequent legal proceedings did little to dispel this opinion, and have been used as other instances of this policy. Using primary and traditional sources, the author examines the legal proceedings, interactions within Canadian society, and the actions of the Confederate organization in Canada.

Table of Contents

Dedication
Acknowledgements
Contents
Figures
Forward
Introduction: The Questions
Frames of Reference	p. 1
The Town	p. 1
The War	p. 2
British North America	p. 3
Social Elements	p. 5
Ancestor to Violence	p. 6
The Raiders	p. 9
The Coming Storm	p. 11
The Raid	p. 17
Action in the Banks	p. 17
Action in the Streets	p. 21
Escape to Canada	p. 29
Flight	p. 29
Apprehension	p. 30
Soldiers, Diplomats, and Public Opinion	p. 37
Military Matters	p. 38
Diplomatic Perturbations	p. 39
Public Opinion and Reaction	p. 41
Justice of the Sessions of the Peace	p. 47
Gathering the Players	p. 47
Move to Montreal	p. 49
Preliminary Maneuvers	p. 50
Examination of Witnesses	p. 51
Recess	p. 54
The Decision	p. 57
Close to War	p. 61
Immediate Events	p. 61
International Repercussions	p. 63
Military Matters	p. 65
Press Reaction	p. 66
Police Committee Investigation	p. 67
Star Chamber	p. 67
Quebec Journey	p. 73
First Flight	p. 73
Flight of the Leader	p. 74
Overland Flight	p. 75
Enter the Coureur de Bois	p. 77
Stormy Voyage	p. 82
Justice of the Superior Court	p. 95
Appearing in Favor of Extradition	p. 95
Appearing for the Defense	p. 97
The Jurisdiction Issue	p. 98
The Messengers	p. 100
Court Re-convenes	p. 101
Witnesses for the Defense	p. 102
The Messengers Return	p. 104
Summations by the Defense	p. 105
Summations by the United States and the Crown	p. 106
Last Words for the Defense	p. 110
Decision	p. 114
Events in Toronto	p. 125
Departure from Montreal	p. 126
Last Stop in Canada	p. 128
Conclusion	p. 133
Social Issues	p. 133
Legal	p. 135
Corruption	p. 136
Confederate Overview	p. 138
Politics - National and International	p. 139
Perceptions	p. 140
Appendix (Letter G. LaMothe to son Henri)	p. 143
Episode on the American War	p. 143
Second Episode	p. 153
The Third Episode; The Schooner Expedition	p. 161
Supplement	p. 178
Another Incident	p. 179
Bibliography	p. 183
Index	p. 195
Biographical Information	p. 205
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