Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-08-13
QUAKER TRIAL.
To the Editors Of the Philadelphia Gazette.

TO the Editors OF me fhtaaefph'd GaSeHe.
TRsNroN, Thursday evening, August 9th.
The Honorable Theodore Frelinhuysen closed
the case, on behalf Of the Orthodox party, this
afternoon at o'clock, after an argument OF two
and a half days continuance. We believe that
Mr.. F occupied the floor about day longer
than was generally expected; but our pleasure IN
listening 10 this truly eloquent advocate, suffer
ed no dimnution, during the time which he re-
quired in the discharge Of his highly important
duty. II has seldom fallen to our lot to listen to
speech In which has been displayed, so much
that really deserves the name Of eloquence.
Mr. F. appeared to feel, very deeply, the great
responsibility attached to the trust committed
to his charge, and entered upon the prosecution
of his duty, with an elevation Of feeling, dig
nifty Of department, and may we not say diff
dence Of self, which could not fail to win the re-
spectful attention and admiration Of all his hear
ers, aud which are 50 very characteristic OF the
man. As to the soundness Of his premises, our
opinion, at this stage Of the trial. is wholly un-
called for; it is enough for US to say. that what
ever may be the result Of this case, doubtless he
will retire from it, with the appreciation Of his
clients, and a consciousness of having been
faithful to their interests.
TRENTON, Friday evening, Aug. 9th.
Nearly one hour before the time at which the
Court Of Appeals met, the room was crowded
with spectators, anxiously awaiting the arrival Of
Mr.. Samuel l.. Southland. A few minutes after
9 O'Clock, Mr.. 5. commenced his argument. We
believe the expectations Of the audience, partcu-
larly those who never heard him, were more than
realized. He opened his speech, by adverting
to the arduous and responsible duty which he had
10 perform, and which he said would be more
than he could accomplish, had he not the assu-
rance of the strength Of the Of his clients,
and that il has been so ably and eloquently ar
rued and sustained BY his learned friend and as
sociate counsel, Mr.. Wall.
fIe made most feeling allusion to the char
acter and memory Of the late Chief Justice Ew'
inc. whose opinion, il would be his duty to ex.
anime and oppose. At this period OF his open.
ing, he seemed much affected, and his feelings
found a response in the hearts OF the audience -
lie then proceeded with historical account OF
the settlement and organization OF the society,"
and endsavored 10 show the rights and powers
Of the different meetings for discipline; aud that
there is no subordinati0n on the part OF inferior
meetings, except in matters OF discipline; that
SO far as property is concerned, they are entirely
independent in its contract and government
Mr.. ). shows an acquaintance and intimacy
with the peculiar terms and practices OF the
Quaker Society, which he could have attained
only, by an extensive reading of their ancient
folios.
From the range he has taken. we think he will
not finish before Tuesday. The attention which
the court has bestowed on this cause, remains
undiminished, and reflects great credit upon its
members.