The New York herald., 1870-02-23
REYNOLDS FOUND GUILTY.
Second Day Of the Tria!-The Sanity OF
the Prisoner Pr0yed-ssJack" Rey.
noIds on the Stand-His Memory
at Fault-iie is Convicted OF
Murder In the First Degree.

Reynolds for the murder OF William Townsend, on
the 29th OF January last, was yesterday not in the
slightest degree abated the case was about reaching
its eliminating point ana the minds good citizens,
say nothing OF the earnest and scrutnizng glances
OF evil-doers were directed towards the result oi
the investigation. About Ave O'Clock In the even
ING the crisis was arrived at and after nearly -FOUR
hours dciberation on the part OF the jury the
prisoner was found -nlty Of murder in the first de-
gree. But lew were disappointed, ana apparently
among those least surprised AT The verdict was Rcy-
noils himself. throughout the trial he preserved
the same de.ncano that lie exhibited on his nrst ap
pearance IN conrt--ualm. passive. stupid and unin-
tellgblc But witnal there started from his large,
gray cunning eve look OF meaning. scarcely,
however was the glance directed when the wonted
clumsy and neglected aspect once more marked
ms expression.
The Court OF oyer and Terminer was again
crowded, though hardly TO such state Of sunoca-
tlon as on the previous day, when the scene was
characterized by much disorder. The assemblaqe
behind the rails comprised almost the same con-
slituents--iougns, rowdies. thieves, rascas and
vagabonds--wno glared upon the culprit with GU
ri0sity, and then took breath thank their
mcsy stars they were not IN the same predlcament.
Little hopes were entertained OF the prisoners ac-
gutta. The cry OF public Indignation had been
raised-Eere was man OF whom 10 make an
example.
Judge lngraham took hts seat on the bench at
half past ten O'Clock and the jury having answered
10 their names the trial was resumed. District
Attorney Garvin in attendance on the
part OF the prosecution, Mr.. william Il. Howe
appearing behalf OF the prisoner. The
evidence had oeen almost concluded on the previous
day, and only few witnesses remained to be eXa-
mined. The FIRST was Dr. W. p Neliis whO III
reply 10 Mr.. Howe stated that he was physician to
the Commissioners OF Charities ana Correction, and
also 10 the Civ Prison; his opinion was that cere-
hral irritation might occur without being detected.
on Ross-EXAAINArIoN
by the District Attorney the witness stated tiat he
had examined The prisoner and spoken TO him on
iour or Eve occasions alter he was taken 10 the
prison; he (witness to the conclusion that the
prisoner was perfectly sane, having seen nothing
de uslve about him; although lie spoke nationally
aud reasonably, he was evidentlya man OF no ednca-
lion; as general thing the absence OF deiiison was
pretty good evidence OF sanity.
TO Mr. Howe--i adhere TO that answer: in the
vast majority Of cases insane men have delnsons;
there may be deuson IN epilepsy, out epilepsy is not
insanity, ana It may exist without deluson; have
heard OF eplepics committing hoinicides; IN those
there delusions, nch subsidized alter the
killing; examined the prisoner three days after the
killing: he was then perfectly rational; ne told me
he dld not recoect anything about the occurrence;
have Known inadnEn al times 10 present ordinary
Ieatures OF sanity ana IN a cunninGly sane manner
and sometimes argue very logically.
10 the District Attorney-i think epileptc mania
the result OF long continued attack OF epepsy.
To Mr.. Howe--Epilelsy may exist without any
aisease OF the brain.
DIR. Rueben Vance testified that he made the
disease OF insanity study; summoned
witness by the prosecution; he made an examni-
tlon OF the prisoner ana found him sane. but
man Of both weak ana uncultivated intellect:
witness discovered depression IN the right rontai
eininence; the vast majority or INSANE cases can be
xttSssN lani n n "
do nst speedily develop themselves; when man Is
laboring under mpnlsNc insanity he may know
what he Is gong TO do without being able To prevent
hIs action; II was possible II the prisoner were
10 die that Ing BRAN might reveal disease whicn
could not be discovered during liie bat That was
hardly probable.
Cross. .cxamned--I made an examination OF the
prisoner ON February q, and am confident had any
disease previously existed III tue brain would have
detected IT, lns Drain. WDcn examined II, was per-
iectly normal. Witness mere explained The process
by which the BRAN was examined Dy means OF the
opnthalmOscope.
CaptaIa Petiy was then re-examned. and stated
that wneg lie visited the prisoner ia his cell lie asked
HIM what he was there Tor. and lie said lie did MOI
know; ne subsequently tod witness, in reply to
a question asked nini. thaI he did not know any
thing about II: witness asked him II he went INTO
Townsend's house 10 sleep aud the prisoner an
swered yes: Townsend was 4 large man, weighing
Mr. Howe said ne wouid can tne
LAST WITNESS ~ THE DRAMA,
and would submit 10 the examination or the
Court, tne District Attorney and the jury. lie re-
ferred TO the prisoner.
manifested 10 get glimpse oi The unfortunate man,
who, as he approached the stand, was the object OF
universal attention.
Tne Court declined 10 examine the prisoner. ~
also did the District Attorney. One OF the jurors
Charies jones'. however, neiTogated hun as iol-
lows
q. What place dld YOU 30 TO first tue grocers or
the shocmaKer's' A. don't snow, sir
U. What brought You into the grocer's store? a.
don't know any thing OF IL at all.
q. Where did you sleep the night before? A.
don't know wheie dle sleep The night before.
y A. !
q. Outsidc where A. Outside IN the street
Q. ON the morning OF the murder did yon have
your breakfast \. DON'T know exactly: aonit
know anything abontIt
you go? A. don't know as ever went there.
q. DO You remember gong 10 the shoemakerst
A. (Nacantly) don't remember It.
z. DO you remember having asked The shoemaker
for a knile dld you take knife from The shoema-
ker's store2 A. That douf know.
The Juror He, does not remember.
TINS closed the ease FOR tie defence
WHY WAS JACK TRIED FIRST.
Mr. Howe tnen proceeded to address the iurv on
behalf or the prisoner. lie said he lett acutcy
responsibility which aclltafed him IN the sacred
trust coniacd TO his case. He then eiaborateiy
viewed the facts OF the case, anu having cited
eral meoicai authorities, showing instances where
murder and acts or peculiar eccentrictty hau been
pcfpctratea when people were UNCONSCIOUS and la
norlng unuer temporary arrangement. iorcIby
tended that at the tiine OF tile commission OF the
deed In question the prisoner insane. Counsel
dweI upon the TACT that all tue evidence pointed 10
the prisoners insane CONDITION OF nind. lie had
been brought 10 trial wlthiii twenty DAYS after the
commission OF Inc deed, wnie other criminals.
charged with murder. committed months before.
were fed and pampered ~ luxurious cells. with able
counsel To advise them. The poor victim now at The
bar was iricndess and aioe, ana through the mercy
OF the court obtained his (Mr. Howes) feeble services
present his VIEWS After speaking lor over two
hours-durng which time counsel repeatedly quoted
many cases OF mental alteration, comparing them
Win tnat or the prisoner trial, and showing than
the deed was mollveless-he concluded by directing
attention to the responsibility which resed the
jury II they improperly conuenined the prisoner AMI
consigned hlIn TO an IgnOnHUuS death. and 4 pO3.
mortem examination should disclose BRAIN dis
aascd. the recocciiou oil theif verdict would haunt
them forever. Their crinle would be present To them
for the rest Of their lives IL would pursue them
with remorse like shallow IN their crowded walks.
IL would steep beslee them tneir pillow. IT. would
sit at Their table. IL would render their deathDcG
one Of horror, and on the last day taking the oru
Of the prisoners spirit ~ would conuemn and SINK
the,a before tie great judgment scar.
AT the conclusion oi the counsel's vigorous and
:orclnle address symptoms OF appropatiou were
manifested IN court, but were immediately sup
nh