Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1860-04-14

BRowyLows TRiAL--TbiS case was eomfncnceu IN
the Circuit Court OF this place on Monday, and the
evidence closed ON Tuesday evening, Mr. Brownlow is
ably prosecuted well as ably defended. The argu-
ment was opened on Wednesday morning by Mr. Wy
sor of Pulaski for the Commonwealth, who was iol-
lowed by the defence, then by Mr.. Thornton, of Ga,
for the Commonwealth, and by Mr. Shelley for the de-
fence A. We go to press, on Thursday, Mr.. j. T.
Campbell is speaking who will be followed by Col.
] A. Campbell of this place. and Judge Bryan, of
Tenn, all for the defencc and Col Ernest Attorney
for the Commonwealth, will, We presume close the
argument, Friday morning,
This case. thus far, has hocn both prosecuted and
defended with unusual ability: We regret tina, we
have go press before it 10 concluded AS we would
like TO say something ofthe several speakers and their
Efforts
Mr.. Wysor, of Pulaski county, in the opening ar
gunlcnt made of the f,irest and most manly
speeches heard from prosecuting Attorney
Just snoh speech, as wns remarked by Mr. Pres
ton who followed him. as was expected from him. lie
laid down the law fairly and squarely and sought to
make application that was not perfectly legitimate
and to the point giving the accused every advantage
that the Inv justified.
Mr. Walter Preston of this place followed lie made
one of his happes eforts-,e3s eloquent than IS his
wont, but not less argumcn'aiire. Hell a brilliant
speaker, and witha so courteous and Kind towards
ALL both counsel and Witnesses that he never fails to
make the most favorable impression, and has great
weight with boil, Court and Jury.
Mr. Thornton, distinguished gentleman frou Co.
umbus, Ca, retained by the father OF young Reese,
followed Mr.. Preston. lie is gentleman of ability,
and we should Judge of fine feeling. He said that he
came at the solicitation of the father Of the deceased
to see that sheer justice DONE and not to seek the
blood of the accused which lie would scorn To do for
gold He mede an able nm can lid speech, and fully
performed his duty.
Mr. j. W. Shefey, of Marion, followed for the de-
fence. All our readers know Mr.. Shelley, and wien
We say the effects of his sled ge-hnmmcr lieks
telling upon all who heard him, we but say What eve
~ bodpkncws. His argument ives sound. logical,
convincing, and. we think. unansN ernbe Wi'hnl, he
interspersed as is not very con,mca with him, ocea'
SIGNAL ontbursts ofeloquenoe, which, ansierthe cir
cumstances becould not, perhaps, well avoid.
With the latter effort, the iabors Of the Court for
Wednes day closed aud as before stated, We 20 TO
press thisiThursday) mornng, Mr.. j. 7. Campbell is
speakiS9,s lnenr next, we SHALL have something 10
say Of tue speakers set to follow. During the speak
ing the Courthas been 1onorefw the presence Of
n number of ladies, sxho' occsped the bench
near bis Honor, Judge Fukerson, in rather ieklish
proximity, when it is cmembered the Judge Is
bachelor. t-i8- 81
There are several lawyers from distance. warm
personal friends of Mr. Blownlow, but who take no
part.in The trial, except Judge Bryan, who will pro-
badly speak this afternoon. Among these we notice
the Hon. Mr.. Saead, Gen. MeAdoo Messrs Baxter
aud Temple of Knoxville. all Of WHOM are distinguish
cd in their profession and whom the large audience
in attendance had hoped to hear. Th. case has ex-
cited unusual interest throu ehoat the hole country
and while great is entertained for the unlortn-
male aud ami,hle young man who tell IN the conflict
and wide and deep sympathy is felt for the not much
less unfortnHat and manly youth Mt whose hands he
fell The fathers of both the deceased and accused
present, and the agony and anxiety OF each are
visible upon their counteiiances. No vndichvete'S,
no ambition, nothing bu; regret seems 10 pervade The
h,,,., ,..c.