EXHIBIT G. TESTIMONY OF BREVET CAPTAIN W. H. MACNULTY, AT RE-EXAMINATION ON THURSDAY, JANUARY 9, 1868. Question by Mr. Walton.-Make a statement of your final revision of the registration lists, and how many were posted in the 1st magisterial district ? Answer.-A final revision of the registration lists was made by the Board in conformity with orders from the General Commanding. About ten (10) notices were posted in the 1st district, for the final revision, which took place on the eighth (8th) of October, and continued five (5) consecutive days. Q.-What was the substance of the notices for the final revision? A.—The substance of the notice for the final revision was, that all persons entitled to register, who did not register at the previous sessions, would have an opportunity of doing so at the time specified in notices. Question by Mr. James.-Were the names of the persons stricken off the lists published? Answer.—The names of all those stricken off the lists were published. Question by the Chairman.-Could you restore, on the final revision, the names stricken off at the second session? Answer.-If the party could show that he had been improperly stricken off, he could be restored to the list of voters. Q.-At the final revision did Mr. Mauzy make application to be restored? A.—Mr. Mauzy made no application to the Board to be restored to the list of voters at the final revision of the lists. Q.-What publication did you make, if any, of the letter sent by Colonel Campbell, and whether before or after the final revision of the registration lists? A.—My impression is, that the letter was published after the final revision of the lists. It was published in the Culpeper Observer, at Culpeper Court House, Virginia, before the election for delegates to the Convention. I do not remember how long before the election. This closed the testimony of Captain MacNulty. EXHIBIT H. OATH OF AMNESTY OF MR. F. MAUZY. OFFICE OF PROVOST MARSHAL, CULPEPER C. H., VA., June 21st, 1865. 1, F. Mauzy, of Culpeper county, do solemnly swear or affirm, in presence of Almighty God, that I will henceforth faithfully support and defend the Constitution of the United States, and the union of the States thereunder; and that I will, in like manner, abide by and faithfully support all laws and proclamations which have been made during the existing rebellion with reference to the emancipation of slaves, so help me God. F. MAUZY. Sworn and subscribed to before me, this 21st day of June, 1865, at Culpeper C. H., Va. CHARLES KIRKHAM, Captain and Provost Marshal. EXHIBIT I. LETTER FROM GEN. SCHOFIELD TO MR. NICKERSON. In response to the resolution of the Committee on Elections, this day presented at these headquarters, I am directed by the Commanding General to transmit the enclosed copy of a letter from the President of the Board of Registration of Culpeper county, Virginia, which comprises all the information in reference to the eligibility of members in his possession. Very respectfully, Your obedient seryant, J. A. CAMPBELL, Brevet Lieutenant Colonel and A. A. A. G. EXHIBIT K. COPY OF LETTER OF CAPT. MACNULTY, REGISTERING OFFICER OFFICE PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD OF REGISTRATION, S. F. CHALFIN, CULPEPER COURT HOUSE, VA., October 7, 1867. SIR: Assistant Adjutant General First Military District of Virginia, Richmond, Va: I have the honor at the urgent request of many of the citizens of Culpeper county, Virginia, (of different political opinions) to submit to the Commanding General the following case of Mr. Fayette Mauzy, in reference to his eligibility as a candidate to the forthcoming Convention. The political party known as the Conservative party, have nominated Mr. Mauzy as their candidate for the Convention, in opposition to Mr. John M. Botts, the Republican candidate. Mr. Mauzy was rejected at the second session of the Board of Registration for this county, in accordance with the provisions of General Order No. 47, Headquarters First Military District, State of Virginia, dated Richmond, Virginia, July 26, 1867, and his name was transferred to the list of persons rejected, and a return of the same was made to Headquarters First Military District. Mr. Mauzy was clerk of the County Court prior to the war, and held said office during the war, also voted for the ratification of the ordinance of secession. He is at present the clerk of the County Court of Culpeper, Virginia. I have seen Mr. Mauzy, and he says, "It is clear to his mind, that the last Act of Congress on the subject, of duty, only further limits and restricts the right to register and vote, and does not at all touch the qualification to hold office as a delegate, which depends on a proper construction of the proposed 14th Constitutional amendment. He also is of the opinion that the General Commanding will not take cognizance of the question of eligibility, but will leave that to be decided by the Convention.” As there have been many requests for information made to me about this matter, I thought I would submit it to the consideration of the General Commanding, for the purpose of satisfying the numerous demands made upon me by the citizens. I am, sir, very respectfully, (Signed) Official Copy: Your ob't servant, W. AUGS. MACNULTY, Brevet Capt. and Pres't Board of Registration, Culpeper County, Virginia. HEADQUARTERS FIRST MILITARY DISTRICT, J. A. CAMPBELL, Brevet. Lieut. Col. U. S. A., A. A. A. G. EXHIBIT L. EXTRACT FROM THE PRINTED REGISTRATION NOTICE OF CULPEPER COUNTY, ISSUED FOR THE SECOND SESSION OF THE BOARD OF REGISTRATION OF THAT COUNTY, AUGUST 5, 1867. * * All those who registered at the first session of the Board, who are disqualified from voting by reason of having held any of the offices enumerated in the extract from General Order No. 47, Headquarters First Military District, are directed to appear before the Board at the time and place mentioned above, that a correct revision of the lists may be made. * * |