The Orangeburg news. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1867-1875, 1871-03-11

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rations of tho deceased, In the full
probation Of his situation, about to s
into the presence of the Supreme Jud
to render his final account. AS
counsel .dwelt upon this thought, he
eume beautifully and touchingly
quent and as he painted the a~trocity
the deed, and the terrible nature Of
circumstances Of the death with "blost
blood-blood' upon the earth, the til,
hold, the very altar of home, the ct
of his oratory was marked.
Mr.. Seabrook was followed by I
gustus B. Knowlton Esq, for the :
fence. The friends Of Mr Know
had been waiting patiently to heai !
speech in this case. From its inn
lance they expected a great effort.
were they disappointed. EaruestIy&
in his tcrse and manly style, did
into his argument for the defence. e
knowlton's style is analytical, log}
and t%ersc, rather than rhetorical. 6
though his clear and ~laconic stylet
presenting his points of strength, isl
quently embellished with a classi q
namcntation; still there is a strength )
absence Of ovcrstraincd sentiment, 81
in his appeals, which compel the as4
of the reason while they touch the Lis
Of his hearers. For over two hours ,
he elaborate and bring out all the poi
in the defence ofhis client !; to whom
had cloatly devoted himself head Il
heart; ever and anon touching with
firm, strong style the instincts OF sym
thy, whose chords yibrated under +,
grasp ofhis master hand. Too much int
est was felt in the result, u nd in too ~
est and mastery n style did Mr.. KnowA
treat the subject aud present his ca
Tor any tagging OF attention during
heightened argument. The crowd
anxious aud curious listened withc
any relaxation Of interest during his
tire speech, and at its close no one he
tated to feel that the counsel had dc
his duty to his client. in whose defer
he SO beautifully and ably had stood a
labored and ample justice to the
portant and interesting subj .ct. At
conclusion of Mr. Knowltan's able mr..
Inantssa saFsss lr.T:
", not only in the grateful ! osonl of
prisoner but in the hearts of all
friends. The speech had certainly i
duced a marked effect upon the jury,
upon the entire audience.
Malcolm 1. Browning Esq, follol
in reply, apd closed the argument
the prosecution. Mr.. Brownins's st
OF oratory is well-known to the PEG
oil -Four County. Already has he m;
his mark as a gifted speaker. In
argument in this ease he has fully 5
tanned his depreciation, as an efecti
and eloquent speaker. For about
hour and a half he poured forth in rir
ing tones his torrent of eloquence, wiki
thrilled the assembled listeners, a
kept them spcll-bound in rapt and hui.
ed attention. Replying with the euer
of forensic debate to the able nrgume
for the defence, and presenting t
strength Of the prosecution in wol
painting of striking beauty and cfe
and concluding with an eloquent dcma
for justice and a beautiful allusion
the widowed wife orphan boy. ard de.
late home of the murdered Gardner,
produced a profound sensation, upon t
large and attentive audience. Che
guments and entire conduct OF the G,
on the part Of the e]oansel engaged we
able, aud reflect great credit up
;horn.
After n brief and clear charge frc