Knoxville Whig and chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1875-1882, 1875-04-14
[From nc Boston Advertiser.l

AAeaii Niil1 tl'tlllAN NlAtldlltt VIII DItulllt
more freely now that it has been so en-
phatically made.
From the Boston Advertiser.l
The crisis of the Brooklyn trial was felt
to have come when Mr.. Beecher took the
stand on Thursday, and began the long
story OF his part in this extraordinary
history. 1t was the first time he has
spoken under the solemnties of an oath,
and that, in the eyes of most lOOkers-On,
made his appearance and his testimony
more impressive. 1t is apparent, how
ever. that during the last month his
friends have been greatly encouraged,
and each successive witness has brought
out fresh expressions of sympathy in his
favor. Whether on account OF the greater
self-possessiOn of his witnesses, or the
skill of his counsel, the testimony for the
defense has appeared much more effective
and inyincible than when it was given to
the Committee Of Plymouth Church.
From the Boston Globel
The eliminating point in the scandal
trial-the evidence OF the defendant
having been reached, the public interest
in the case is at its height. Mr.. Beecher
certainly bears himself well ON the wit
ness stand. At the beginning of the trial,
the partisans of Tilton prophesied that
Beecher would break down when called
to take the oath, and would either commit
suicide or drop dead in an apOpletic fit.
Nevertheless, he appears in good health,
and, for a man under such a terrible
charge, shows no symptoms of guilt or of
fear. And the number of those who be-
licye that he has no reason to show guilt
or fear are increasing hourly
From the Boston News.l
Mr.. Beecher gave a square and emphat-
ic denial TO the,charges, Mr.. Evarts put
ting the questions so as to cover every
possible form of the details, from inn
proper proposals to adultery. So Mrs.
Woodruff, who predicted and thousands
who believed he would not deny them all
are disappointed. If his courage be not
that of innocence it is an admirable coun-
terfeit.
From the New York TribuneJ
1t is estimated that at least fortS
night will be occupied in taking Mr.,
Beecher's evidence, for, in the very ma
ture of affairs, the testimony will be
interrupted by many objections and
long arguments As to the admissibility
of evidence. rae ingenuity of the
whulr tnrce of counsel for the plain
uit will be eulI loyed to obstruct the
even delivery / the remarkable story
which Mr.. Brecher has to tell. Of
course lac has a clearer comprehension
of the nature of evidence than most
witnesses, aud knows some of the
roundabout methods by which evil
deuce can be introduced where direct
submirsinu of it would fail; and many
stumbling blocks will thus be avoided.
Nevertheless, the laws delays will
doubtless keep Mr.. Beecher on the wit
ness stand for two weeks at least, and
possibly longer. There is now no DOS
sible hope that the trial can be con-
cluded before the LIST of May, and it
will surprise few Of those who have
watched its development if summer
finds it unfinished. The anticipation
of this important event in the trial
dulls the edge of otherwise interesting
testimony, and Yesterdays evidence
was generally voted Misunderstanding.