The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-11-23

NORFOLK Nov. -, 1851.
The examination Of witnesses in the case of
young Hughes, on Trial III the circuit Court,
was concluded yesterday, and the argument
opened by Simon s. StuDDs, Esg., in an able
and effective address to the jury IN behalf of
The Commonwealth. The strongest points in
the ease We're clearly stated, the law fully
and plainly set furtn, and the character OF
the offence elucidated IN an eloquent and I'M
pressive manner. TaZeWeil Tay lor and John
II. Ford. EsQs., followed, rs counsel for the
prisoner, with strong and convincing arSu-
ment, and stirring appeals, that seemed 10
reach the minds aud hearts OF the jurors.
Hon. Jonu ). MIilson, also counsel tor the
accused, W iii speak this morning, and after
the closing address By Mr. StuDbs, Common
weailhs Attorney, the case wiil lie gwen 10
the JuIy.
The prisoner at the bar manifests great In
terest i'll the proceedings OF the Court
charged with Il cap1- ,I crime, and mis- Der
~, ii not his life, depending upon the uecl-
sion OF twelve OF ms peers, now soon 10 be
given, he is, under the circnlns tances, quite
calm and firm, and seems hopeful that the
Trial VIII result iii his favor.
II ie;,ra that the Yankees, on yesterday,
We're somewhat actively engaged III prae-
liClAg with their Gig pieces OF ordnance at
Oid fUint. To-day, also, the lining Is dis
luctiy heard here.
Il edei,iI steamer was busily engaged yes
terday IN buoying the Channel near Pig
Point.
The irginia Annual Conference met yes
terday morning according TO adjournment.
bisnop Andrew appeared aud took the
chair, and conducted TIE religious SERVICES.
Tie minutes OF yesterday = pTocetdil rs
we're read ana approved.
EJiWdId p Wilson, Matthew NJ. Dance J as
l.. Spencer, ana W III. Il. Robinson pass. ii an
tXanni nation OF character, auu /. " its ordered
mat they be placed Oh the supplementary
.Ist.
VIM. e. Starr, Jas. W. Coneliy. John S.
Li2dsay, :. Lester Shlp ley, James W. Camp
ton, John Williamson, and Henry & BoWies
who We're received on tTlAl AZ the last Con
ference, pas sea All examination or character
and were keveraiiy continued on trial
Edward Ii Henry, \ eisun Cnam berlainp
] ohm IL. Cham Oeriaiue, ana George ). May,
who We're received on trial at the last Con
ference, passed IN examination OF character,
aud lat Jneir own request, except in the case
of George >. May were seyeraiiy dIscon-
tinueA.
James L. McSparren and Il. +. Ames
passed in examination OF character, and We're
continued Us deacons.
resolution was offered by DR. Smith rela-
tive To ministers connected with the Confer
ertnVt lOlulng the army, which caused u very
III tertsllng and spirited discussion, in which
DIs. Smith, Dogsett, Lee, and hosSer, and
Rev. Ct W. Langhorne, Frank Stanley, ana
others participated. III the course OF his re-
marks, and III Justification OF the course
pursued by some OF the ministers, DR..
Smith gave an exhibition of his well known
power as debater; ard, touching upon the
war, he thrilled ms hearers with patriot
emouon. Others took the ground that the
legitimate work of ministers is 20 preach the
Gospel-tO remain on the field OF labor TO
which God has called them and the Church
has placed them-to preach and pray while
the bitlle rdgeS-JO wage Il vigorous, aggres
stFe, but blocdIess, warfare against the Devil
and sin in every form, refusing, except in
extreme cases, to strike the banner of the
Cross and go forth 10 tight upon the field of
carnag &c, blood, and death.
The resolution was not disposed of yester-
day, and will be taken up again this morning
ltis found that the ma lority in this district
for Cham bliss, exclusive or the vote of Sus-
sex. which is not returned, is 2,l19. The re-
turns ofSussex will considerably increase the
majority.
The remains Of Walter Harvey, of the Vir-
ginia Artillery, who was recently drowned,
nave been recovered.