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ioved-stunned every faculty, and he
forgot even his own existence.
To The E.Efcr,ef fke I'lala,ielphia Ca-o.c.
TRIAL. OF CiOCGH.
MOUNT HOLLY, JuNES
Ceaftenen-A private opportunity offer.
ing at an early hour this morning, take
advantage Of little leisure before the cell
OF court. 20 forward you q few additional
partie ulars relating to tho interesting trial
now in progress in this Owo. From con-
versatioD, yesterday with many person.
belonging To this neighborhosd, I cannot
learn that there is any vindictivs feeling
existing in the public mind towards Clough
They look upon his conviction rs beyond
the reach Of doubt and agree 10 a man,
that II any circumstances can Justify the
taking Of human life. this mans is forfeit.
ed TO the violated Laws Of his country. No
pretence whatever 10 made by his counsel
that he did not commit the murder: the
only ground or defence remaining, 10 the
plea OF insanity /; and how far that may a.
vail. no ono but his counsel and himseif is
able TO judge. until the evidence for the de-
fence is heard. This. 1t is expected, will
commence some time TO day. There seems
- esy 10" tcetuTt tU = OetcNCc
Of this kind-that man shall commit
murder a. atrocious ~ this, and inimedi-
ately turn round TO justify 10; and with oil
The humane consideration that the law ex
tends TO ths accused, I have never been a.
BILE to divest my mind Of this thought when
Caring on the lesten- features o. the pri.
soner at the bar. The defence OF insanity
may possibly be sustained. as the prisoner
hn ID q n
the eastern states to testify on his behalf
still his own mother, and other kindred,
have not been required TO attend. and they,
one would suppose would be best acqualnt-
ed with his sanity from boy hood, up.
The reports we have heard a. to Clough's
previous good character turn out to be un-
true. No soonss had the New York po-
lice officers heard Of his arrest, than they
came here TO see him. He was al once
recognized as q prominent actor 10 dar-
ing robbery committed some time ago
and on being asked 10 tell where the sto-
len property was concealed. he disclosed
TO them the place where il might be found
ofthls fact there can be no possible doubt
and IL the wretehed man thinfis fit 20 write
q confession, no doubt the incidents Of his
life would exhibit career OF villainy simi-
lar to those OF which We have been accus-
toned TO witness at the closing scene upon
the scsdold. With all these crimes upon
bis head ~ is truly remarkable that be con-
trived to conceal his real character from
the respectable family at Bordentown with
whom he boarded so long.
] mentioned in the report or the evil
dence send you with this letter, that the
testimony Of Mrs. Lonestresh. the mother
OF the deceased. was Of the most affecting
kind. Her appearance commanded uni
vsrssl respect. founded ss il was upon
character the most unsullied. while her po-
sition. (being called upon to testify in
crowded court room 20 the minutsst details
OF . heart breaking deed, the murder Of
her own dearly cherished daughter,) sp-
Pealed to the sympathiss Of the spectators
with an sgonizisg keeaness no pen can
picture End no fancy realize. When she
approached the awful point OF receiving
her dying daughter in her arms, her sgiia-
ton nearly osescame her feelings, and the
bTeathless stiffness Of the audience evinced
At once their interest in the recital and
their sympathy for her grief; but " hen che
repeated that gentle but too keen reproach
OF the victim, "Oh. mother. I screamed
and ! screamed; irhy didn't you come ?"
her bursting heart relieved itself in Q tor
rent Of tears: and the contagious Influence
Of the affecting spectacle. diffused itself
among oil around, knocking at their hearts
with vehemence that melted every eve
that cared upon her. Never did witness
so subduing an exhibition. Ciough alone
remained immoyable--his face sought a
hiding place beneath The covering OF bis
hand: snd IL be felt the narrowing scene,
his Steiner nature refused 10 give an epi-
denee that he did.
The Attendance Of so uany ladies' was
at fret = matter Of con siderable sunrise 10
me, but have since learned their euriosi.
" was excited by the fame OF Messrs.
Brown and Souibsrd. But nothing oe
CURED to draw these aside from the dull
routine OF examination and cross examina-
hons except 10 the case Of Mrs. Long.
streth's testimony. II was . relief 60 wit.
ness The collision Of these bright spirits
MIR. Hszlehurst for the prisoner, stated the
Objection to the question IN . neat and To-
gieaI address to the court His personal
manners. go mild, and 30 thoroughly i'm.
oued with the characteristics Of the real
gentleman, had the effect or setting OF his
remarks TO the best advantage. lie was
replied To by powerful antagonist, Mr.
Warren Scott. Of New Brunswick. After
him came Mr. SoutbsTd. The eisni Of the
New JERSEY Bar. To bin Mr.. ID. Paul
Brown responded 10 = speech Of eonsidera
Ole length, shoFhing, howsveF, ~ the tonic
was strictly teebhiesl. no opportunity Tor
,he display Of these powers he is % eeie-
ora'ed Tor possessing. The court decided
- MSS lsvor' and refused 10 receive in evi
uehee me mere conversation or tho decsas
co. 'nssmueh as q was unssnetIoned BY
the solemniiy Of an oath. and a we'll set
lIed principle Of law rejects ell hsarsay tss.
tmOoy.
You will observe from tho evidence I
now send, that when the scream, Of The
deceased we're first heard. three men. 40
called, rushed up sisifs and saw The ,nur
dsseF bending over his defenceless victim