The New York herald., 1872-01-10
PROGRESS OF THE DEFENCE
Drs. McClurg and Whyte Shattering the Basis
Of the Prosecution as Founded by the
State Analytical Chemists.
INDIGNATION OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
What General Ketohum's Physi-
clans "Knew About It."
CURRENT OF PUBLIC OPINION.

ANNAPOLIS, Nd, Jan. 0, 1872.
The brightness OF the day gave Its character to
the proceedings in the trial Of Mr. Wharton to-day.
and all the surroundings were more in keeping with
the few days OF the trial just preceding the terrible
sorrow that came to the Juror Beard. The advent
Of q large number OF persons from Baltimore, con-
sequent upon the meeting or the Legislature, and
Governor, w. Pinkney Whyte, crowded the court
room fully as much upon any preceding day OF the
trial. The ladies were unusually numerous In the
throng, and those who graced the occasion were
Judging from their rich and fashionable ATTIRE from
the highest walks OF refined city society. The
prisoner, as well as every one around her, seemed
enlivened by the delightful weather, and there was
much relief from that melancholy and funereal-ike
aspect that surrounded them yesterday. Indeed,
during all this five weeks that have been sitting
face to lace with this prisoner, and not more than
ten iee distant from her, have never noticed her
more bright and cheerful. Miss Nellie also was
more lively than usual and tor the few moments she
was seated ere the trial began chatted cheerIuy with
her constant companion, Miss Rosa Nelson, and her
manipulating cousin-a young Mr. Wharton, from
| Phiadelpna-who ls almost as devoted to her as
Miss Rosa Nelson. In fact the entire group that is
constant IN their attentions upon this trial. and
which so universally wears the gloom Of recent be-
| reavement, looked quite bright and cheerful.
The Court met, as usual, at ten O'Clock, with all
the Judges upon the bench and the other Court off,
GERS in their proper places. All the attorneys
Tor both prosecution and defence were in
prompt attendance, and, taking It all in all,
everything about the trial mas gone on
better to-day than for some time before. There
were quite a large number OF gentlemen Of social
and political distinction present today, well as
several naval and army Officers. The proceedings
to-day were freed Of great deal OF their dryness
by the Introduction OF other than medical testimony
and the offer of further evidence as regards the
alleged worthless chemical analysis of DR.. Aiken
upon the stomach or General Ketchum and the con-
tents OF the tnmbler, said to contain tartar-emetlc.
Although Attorney General syesler has made, and
Is making, desperate and able efforts TO save
his case. 1t has become painfully evident
TO all tnat favored the prosecution that the case s
has so obstlnatey persisted that Mrs. Wharton was
guilty ls last setting IN fav0r or her innocence. IL
Is now becoming evident tnat the case viii soon be
closed, as far as evidence Is submitted, and 1t Is
asserted that the defence has such confidence in the
case tnat they have presented that they VIII propose
to submit II to the jury without argument. This
would he rather an unusual proceeding. but 1t only
shows the unbounded laith the counsel nave IN their
case II IL should turn out 10 be the fact and IL
from good source, we may possibly have to record
the acquiua OF this lady yet tins week. The de-
vclopmcnts to-day In connection with the case have
been full OF interest," especially that part OF The
cause excluded from the general public and Jury,
but understood by q constant and carefnl observer
CONTINUATION or DIR. M'CLURG's TESTIMONY,
As soon rs the usual morning prelminares were
over the examination OF Dr. MCCurg was resumed.
as ae soos sch we meningitis and de-
said there were no lesion, pcrccpbe, In the Gen.
era keiehu he said the physician evidently deceived
morning and the symptoms deadly every hour.
The Witness When taken in nh hand BY the state
tragic manner which produced much suppressed mrth,
i1' directly hs he
disease, cerebro spinal meningitis. In the the
II. tha
the physician in attendance upon Kecbum was deceived,
in s1 Pretend
ea han the %. Of so
tendance upon him during his whole ilnessY
from the hypothetical submitted 70 me- that lie pns
win be horne Sa by ."s %eac Tsa aeuy OF
The country The witness further stated that the rostor
mot s 'r % a1 OF se during
va: .S:,,5 ,hs fu%in,s, form Q, as disease
Ssesse a. t., TG o very yer SHARPLY so1ds%ned tic removing
sy Ss.E mai; :ss% q sy
suits were developed The majority OF persons attacked
sometimes assumed chronic iorm and patients did
not de In the latter class OF suppression urine
Mr.: KhyrLra me states Attorney, read to the
o % csn s
sssc The ass:oS ssiSls The The Gyre,sessi case
Ingenuity 70 witness With marked emphasis Ivy
upon State tis he Sts%
psn. Ic% ai 1is pfOssSs
"pesy NJ ,rIm f1nSsson sSSs1 ,,s ,v,r.., ,on
% been more nor aecd in @ oPncn hs had seen The
things which make up The chain Of symptoms had
been omitted IN The Hypothetical case which he would
General kechum.
%s own Ts S% nn
ltlny Of experts and the vast OF Information
%r srvsl fssaS; some a Of ,he symptoms of tartar
eme.ic po'soning detailed BY Tayer asked the wnes
or symptoms Mr. Revell added and about enough
10 set. one man Win which sentiment tie wnness very
Meciurg the main adhered the opinion expressed
States officers very considerably damaged The eject Of hs
ts;m'Rs ssy 't.sls '' ssa TsSss TSsS
s soun.s s for s eu % Dr. % ns this %
be one Of The manv questions npan which both SIDES VIII
Mccg was permitted 10 leave Toe sisnd At half pAs twelve
As the morning persons entered the Court
among whom were number Q, proniaent members
by The arrival OF several young ladies' and mum.
Der o the nemeeIs Of the MARYLAND Legislature pre-
toSTRADlcrrsG WITNESS
ys; w9.; VA: s 70 =
company and left because be required
turns OF the Ingredients of The copper ore
Inc STATE eced TO the testimony The ground that the
assertion Of Tonry brought out a;ton,
snu we defence was therefore bound by Il.
onrS s he Ipecsd 70 rrose ~ @ wn: that
On uia IN another capacity, and was discharged
1h servl.e AZ the expiration OF bis probation
"e '"s.,ee hlLLtR decided the testimony inadmssible
PROFESSOR While ON THE STAND.
,oessor he was then called The stand The Profes.
Iesueu IN hnhspcs he was by profession analy ycal
onemM be commenced his professional practice In Ba
% wa AZ one tme In charge the analytical depart
men Oi me chemical school OF the MARY and lnsue and
present professor in st. Johns College and lecturer
ne rcabody institute Professor White Is yerv youthful
apgesrancs Win nord eompleron regular features mutt
nncnop whgneS MRhuy but actively built and gave his
leNmony With ease and 1uency, In renIv 10 oues-
hons BY The defence he condeirneu ,ttpy ~