The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1882-08-26

J.W. Gregory Qorcman), !. G.. Garland,
RIM, Russell, j. II. johnson. II. II. Will
son. Il. G. Williams, G. W. Bayue, l.. J.
Hite, r. J. Morgan, S. 4. Bentley, W. f.
Rudd, and 4. NJ. Bruce.
They heard the evidence given and the
law expounded, and they came to the con-
clusion that Garland had sufficient cause 10
seek Addison for satisfaction, and that he
gave deceased a fair fight. From the time
that the testimony was closed they were
practically unanimous. The people who
stood there for ten days and heard and saw
the witnesses knew that this conclusion
was inevitable.
ADDISoN'S MEMORY.
The Addisons, l believe. never would
have cared to exert themselves on behalf
Of the prosecution but for the fact that It
was stated that Joe had sought to shelter
himself behind a tree. They could not
stand any accusation OF cowardice against
their beloved brother. What they did,
am told, was more to defend his memory
than 10 punish Garland. The tree was ex-
hibited in court 1t was hickory, which
grew by the roadside, and was at four feet
from the ground between six and seven
inches in diameter. When Addison went
IN Il there was a bullet-hole through his
bowels. lie was getting faint. 1t Is more
probable that he chung to il to steady his
aim for his last attempted shot at Garland
than that he sought il to protect his per-
son. At any rate, when Mr.. Boswell said
"Get from behind that tree he promptly
stepped into the road.
Both the men We're OF good grit.
THE DEATH-BED.
Garland got sorry for Addison before he
lift the field. Himself painfully wounded.
he wanted the Doctor TO attend Addison
first.
Addison's Suflcrings were ineXprcsSibly
intense: but he bore them manfully. He
babe every one adieu with composurc. He
gave most Of his personal effects TO young
Orcain. He begged his brother Frank not
10 take his quarrel upon himself. He for
gave all who had ever wronged him. HIS
hand in bis mothers, he recited the Lords
PRAYER. and then he asked those who were
in the room 10 sing hymn; but there was
not one present who could command his
voice. Every tongue was tied, and every
eve wet. The windows were opened al his
request. and n the glorious sunshine Of the
carly morning came in, his soul went out.
Though it was known from the first that
be must die. his dying declaration was not
taken. Without doubt it would have
thrown much light upon the tragedy.
DUEL EXPECTED.
Addison was born in Arkansas, but had
spent nearly all of his life in Virginia.
when he endorsed Miss IIatchett's letter
and forwarded it to Garland, and when he
wrote him his second letter, he must have
known that a deadly fight would be the re-
suit. think that he expected duel, anu
il is said that he tclcgraphed well-knoWn
AeXandrian to come down here. lie told
Mr.. Jones. however. that he would not re-
sort TO firearms unless the other party dld.
The bringing of the two men together IN
the road as was done was hotch. 1heh
friends were to blame for this, and no
doubt must reproach themselves therefor.
ryTRrTTEN HIST0HY-'' THE MISSING LET
TER
There j. 4 good deal about this case that
Ia, not vet come out. The private letter
written Addison by Miss Hatchett when
she sent him the one 10 Garland would
throw light upon the subject. 1t ought 10
be published. 1t was read by three or Ioui
pe0rle. and various accounts are given oil
+, ON one hand Il i stated that she there
in released Addison from his engagement
On another. il is represented that 1t say.
Addison first told Miss llatchett Garland
was circulating reports about them.
Miss Uatchctt will now return TO thi>
county. and il may be that some one lCI
her. will make an explanation OF polhl'
now poorly understood. AddisOn's letteI'
10 her might reveal great deal. Inc Whol'
truth will come out after awhile. II, a.
limited. the friends OF Addison publish !
pamphlet about the affair. it will be iookeo
10 for information which could not CONF
out on the trial.
JUDGE AND COUNSEL IN THE CASE
No Judge ever gave case more palen
and thoughtful attention than dld Juus'
Perry this. He afforded counsel oppoItu
ntv 10 bring in all proper testimony an
allowed the most searching crOss-eX&liin'
ton. ct. ,,.o
Commonwealth s-Attorney Organ VIZ
embarrassed in having two sons as VII WI.
nesses. One Of them was the principal WIZ
ness for the Commonwealth, ana IL sce'iV'
not only right but almost ihdispeh,s" i.n
that he should have assistance. lheieioi.
when the representatives OF the -Au",oy,
estate offered 10 procure counsei W az
him il was no wonder that he cohsell'eu
He is Il quiet, good man, an aple ""!''
and faithful prosecutor. .o,u.o,
Hon. Drury A. Hinton and Afchipa
II. TAYLOR were the two gentlemen sei .,I.''
Mr.. Hinton because Of his known aDili'!
a prosecutor: Mr.. Taylor because Vi III
friendship for the family.
uncr HINTON AND MR. TAYLOR.
MIR TAYLOR made great reputation io
bim.elt IIo is n man OF about thirty, an
no, ~ Iaroe statue; but his head seems
nm - Ia,y and cOmmon-sense as an egg
90 ,,oa, All the attacks which couns
IaoraoS ,hcjr duty 10 make upon him
"the representative OF private inaice 200,
took in good part. lie Is ny no '"r r,i
wanting in spirit, but he refused 20 a~
his case by an angry explosion ho"'''
the taunts may have iustined IT, .,
As for Mr.. Hinton, il he makes as goou
iudge OF the Court OF Appeals as pros
cutting attorney, the people OF Nnsin
,,;II indeed have cause TO congra,ui'
themselves. Conviction was about 40 mop
inss an undertaking as the rowlLg OF W
M the falls Of Niagara. All the SAINT,
never tagged in his purpose. lie 1ei'o, a
noNe. ia,, had been violated, and he
tlia. Sad &c enforcement. His stand W
mo, iotb Addison and Garland were uo on
,o and that If Addison had Eilieu ua
VIZ, m.J" ,ien Addison should have been p"
ished. oo,,xcv,
Garland had abundant counsel, Io ors
cred either with reference 10 hs ". CIT,