The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-06-20

Special Dispatch To The Appeal.
GREESvIrLE, MICS, June l9.-.Thc night
session in the Wm,wor.h trial was occu-
I.ied in listening to the argument OF S. II.
Coleman, for the defense, Mr.. Coleman
has been connected with the case from IL
earliest inception, having been the ra'
tanned attorney OF Capt. Whitworth. He
is naturally moro familiar with the scene
Than any Of his brother attorneys. His
address last night was eloquent and i'm.
,assioned. Without trespassing upon the
limits OF time he dssected the testimony
in manner which clearly impressed the
jury, winding up with an earnest appeal
on behalf OF the prisoner rs one OF the hest
Of Confederate soldiers that almost evoked
cheer from the audience. In fact, Mr..
Coleman's address, which terminated ut
1880 o'clock at night, sent the jury to sleep
in franc Of mind decidedly favorable 10
he defense.
At o'clock am. today Judge Hiram
Cassidy commenced the final address for
the defense. The fact that the speaker
nnks scarcely second 10 any Jury lawyer
In the State was sufficient 10 ill court TO
overlooking. Judge Cassdy's effort was a
magnificent exposition OF the theory OF
the defense. IL seemed rs II no point Of
importance In the testimony could escape
his vigilance lilo was Mt times most
earnest, pathetic, eloquent and ironical.
Ills denunciation Of certain contradictions
In the State evidence was especially tell
ing lie spoke for two hours aud half,
laa,.tus, tkn HaiI 80 Ne William lha laa
and foremost attorney for tho defense at
1880 O'Clock am. Mr.. Wilson Is young
man, but an old District Attorney Of un-
usual experience and power. lie had
completely mastered the case and spoke for
nearly three hours, exclusive OF tho dinner
intcrmission. Mr.. Wilson POSSESSES clear,
piercing voice, and as no hurled forth his
pointed utteranccs evcry sound In tho
court was hushed. lie made a neat speech,
aud II any extension is called for II would
perhaps DO that his tone was somewhat
imperious and cmbit.cred. The detailed
instructions were read over 10 tho Jury,
who retired about $50 O'Clock.
II was hardly expected that decision
would be arrived at tonight, but soon after
O'Clock messengers FROM The Sheriff TO
the Judge announced that the Jury had
made up their inind. A nish wos promptly
made for the courthouse where, at q 30
o'clock pin. the jury was ushurcd In. In
response 10 The cUuits inquiry the fore
man gave the wOrls ''iut guilty" A
mighty shout rcat tlir air, but applause
was Immediately suppressed. Capt Whit
worth's family, excepting tho youngest
child. were them aud an affecting scene
ensucd. Tho jury, TO man.
also camo forward to shake hands
with tho man they had 10.
leased from 40 awful responsibility.
In a few minutes Capt. Whitworth's arms
were almost dislocalcd by the constant
succession Of handshakcs; but, after a roa.
sonablc inlormiSSion, tho acquitted man
returned TO jail. rs he has 10 answer
another indictment. Tho verdict OF
the evening makes the result conclusion,
rs nolle proscqui will probably DO entered.
Beyond this Capt Whitworlh has 10 an.
aver n charge oi shooting with intent 10
Kill In IAzoo County. At the same umo
there is intense rejoicing among the fam.
lies II tho three accused men now Ia
Gpcnville, Whitworth, lloskins and Me.
lean. Hoskins's trial commences tumor-
row by special yrnrc.