New-York tribune., 1874-07-24
A RIGID CRoSs-EXAMINATION.

MR. TuION BLOWING HOT AND CoLD-A PRIMARY
PROPOSITION TO MAKE A STATEMENT JUsTIFYING
MR. BEECHER-MR. TILrONs RELATIONS WITH
PUBLIC LECTURERs-HIs RELIGION SUMMED UP
BY HIMSELF.
The several examinations of Mr. Tilton by
the Committee have been OF very searching character
One OF the Committee stated yesterday to TRIBUNE
reporter that the intention to make both Mr. Til
TOMS and Mr. Beecner's verbal explanations full and
complete as possible, and that Mr. Beecher would be
subjected to more rigorous examination than
Mr. Tilton had been In fact Mr.. Beecher had
been informed that he must prepare himself
for severe ordeal not only the charges In Mr.. I'll
toms statements but his nsuuaons in his crossexan
nation would be inquired into The regulations OF both
men are to be thoroughly investigated The Committee
Informed Mr.. TIlton OF this his first appearance
before them. and under singular circumstances On his
first appearance before the Committee he made the
proposition that II Mr.. Beecher would leave
the pulpit and his sacred office. he tdr. Til
toni would submit statement justfyiDg him and
setting all scandal at rest. The Committee laughed At
the proposition. and Mr.. ron was provoked into al
iudiug to Mr. Beecher a coward. Mr. Sage, Chairman
OF the Committee replied at tonce, Whatever Mr..
Beecher may Sir this Committee is not composed OF
towards IL intends 10 TO the bottom OF this matter
and somebody will be hurt" III believed that In the
hope that Beecher would accept this offer, 1ion
the referred to by Mrs Tton having been
acceptable to her and as being read to Mr. aud Mrs
Oyngton.
Subsequent examinations OF Mr.. Tlton intended
by Mr. Tracy the lawyer of the Committee. to break
down his statement to the character OF his ideal
home before Mr. Beecher invaded it, aud his
OF life for years previous to the alleged nfdey Of his
wife He was asked concerning his alleged intimacy
with four other women than Mrs. Victoria
c. woodruff. These we're named to him, but it
is only proper to state publicly that they were
represented be lecturers and advocates Of various
reforms for women. Mr.. Tilton furious at being
asked these Insulting questions" except in in
stance where Mr. Tracy knew he not guilty. This
question Mr.. Tlton answered with great grace by
explicit denial but in every instance where the lawyer
had evidence Of the alleged infdelty. 1t confirmed
by Mr.. Tlltons falling into rage Among
other questions, Mr. Tracy asked IL Mr.. Til
toms intimacy with public lecturers. speakers. and
women's rights reiormers Of the gektle sex had not
greatly disturbed the peace OF his home. He answered
40, yes; Elizabeth was very much annoyed that ever
should with such persons She said they
not sound theology they herecs and exercised
bad influence She talked very much about 10,
and always opposed it. 'she hated, she said, such
She said they were ON the wrong side always She
feared was going TO be led asIray"
When asked as TO the name OF his correspondent,
whom he addressed as his complaining friend" in a
urging that the scandal should be forgotten Mr.
Tlton admitted there such friend. and that that
letter device Of his to quiet the scandal He
added: elizabeth told me Ut the time that II would
make II worse"
His religious belief inquired into and in this way
see Fina Page.