The New York herald., 1874-07-30
THE BROOKLYN BLIGHT
Progress Of the Tilton
Libel Suit.
ITS AUTHORS ANTECEDENTS.
The Separation of Mr.. and
Mrs. Triton.
Theodore Comments ON
the Situation.
WHAT MUTUAL FRIENDS say.
MOultOn and Beecher to Tes-
tify This Week.
THE COMBAT THICKENS
A Chicago Divine on Beecher's
Temptations.
Opinions Of the Press and
People.
MOultOn and Beechcr to Tes-
tify This Week.
THE COMBAT THIcKENS
A Chicago Divine on Beecher's
Temptations.
Opinions Of the Press and
People.
TuToN IN COURT.


gaping crowd thronged the dingy little police
court on Myrtle avenue and Adelphi street yester-
day morning at an early hour. The hidden mys-
tories Of the BeecherT1ton scandal were to be un.
folded and the morbid curiosity Of the assemblage
was seemingly beyond control. The sidewalk was
crowded and court officers had plenty OF exercise.
Several women forced their way into the place.
Some OF them were shabbily attired. Prominent
objects In the court room were TUFTS OF unkempt
hair, and in the murky sea OF faces the same alb
5orb1ng feeling OF eagerness was boldly defined.
'wHERE Is TILToN ?"
That was the question. Nobody seemed to pay
sny attention to the details OF the minor cases
which Justice Riley was quickly disposing OF.
Larceny cases and charges Of intoxication, which
at other times might have called for comment,
we're unnotced. 1t was altogether busy scene.
Suddenly the hum ceased, to be replaced, how
sver, with rush and squeeze and general
stretching OF necks. Mr.. Theodore Tllton had ap-
pcared to answer the charge Of libel against
Henry Ward Beecher. The crowd surged to and
no TO get glimpse OF him. but, as the object OF
curiosity lowered head and shoulders above the
throng. nobody was disappointed. This was
shortly after ten O'Clock. Mr. Tlton wore look
Of composure, and seemed unconscious that the
eyes Of all were fastened on him.
THE ENTRANCE TO THE COURT
Two oficers oniciated as pioneers, and. with his
counsel, ex-Judge Morris, In advance Of htm. Mr..
Ttlton proceeded toward the bench, and, looking
around him. lound seat. The regular business OF
the Court proceeded as usual.
"This way, Mr.. Tilton," said his counsel. where
upon Mr.. Tlton followed him through passage in
the rear Of the court.
TILToN AND THE COMPLAINANT.
rush was made after them, and about dozen
ohto tho
While here Mr.. Tilton remarked that he did not
Know tie party who had made the anidavits
against him and could not understand what right
be had to do SO. Having finished his morning cal
endar Justice Riley entered the waiting room, and,
addressing ex-Judge~ Morris, observed that he
came to suggest discontinuance OF the case. He
did not know what grounds there were lOr press
Ing It, and he thought the complainant would con.
sent TO a discontinuance. In case, however, that
would not do, 1t would be better to agree to an ad-
journment OF the case until Monday. Under any
circumstances he thought the case should be
placec before the District Attorney.
After some iurther conversation Justice Riley
stepped out ana asked the complainant to enter
would be heard in private, and Immediately a
grand charge was made for the little room, which
soon became crowded to the door. 1T having been
stated, however, that the complainant would not
consent to a private hearing another rush was
made this time to the court room. There was
THE CASE IN COURT.
bated breath for Developments. All sorts OF
rumors new round the court room. Everybody
riley. addressng Mr. Tiiton, asked whether ne lad
:'Yes, Sir )" replied MS counsel 81 have a sug.
gestiOn to offer. have spoken to the complain
ant, here. asking him whether this complaint was
made a. the suggestion OF the party alleged to
made the af11davlts on his own responsibility and
entirely without the knowledge ofthe person re-
lerred to or Dy any friend o. his. Now, you are
properly made by the person alleged to have been
iibelled or by some friend Of that person with his
the judicial procedure OF this State that COM
plant such as 5 this should be made by
libelied or or the friends of the party,
and Mr.. Tilton is ready and willing to meet
and in any place when properly presented.
submit that the forms OF law and judicial proceed.
mere purpose of gratifying idle curiosity or giving
cheap notOrlety to any person. !, therefore, sub
be It understood, comes forward ready and willing
TO meet the CHARGE submit, whether In view or
tke>status OF this case the ends OF justice would
not be best served by terminating here. Ii THIS
Court entertain different opinion move the
adjournment of the case I'LL Monday. and in the
meantime shall see the legal representative OF
the people Of this county, ana take his view as to
what should be done."
Justice Riley here observed that he thought 1t
allow the case to discontinue here lie could not
s gSd yoHd @ be by the
THE COMPLAINANT DEFINES His RIGHTS.
At this stage OF the proceedings the complain
ant, Gaynor. pale young man, rose and stated
that the Court Knew. ami the counsel knew, and
every member OF the community knew tnat when.
ever violation Of the laws OF the state occur red
1t was at the opliOn oil airy member OF the COM
munity to make complaint against the vlolatOr
Of the law. He said he came forward SIMPLY as q
member Of the community. Gaynor went on in
this STRAIN :-'lf this man Is guilty OF libel he has
violated The laws OF the state, and as a member
OF the community have a right to come forward
and bring nim to justice II u man steals % horse
n man commits murder, lie violates the laws
OF the State, and II am cognizant oi IL it Is my
duty as q citizen to bring MIN To justice, ana II n
man pegpetrates libel ne violates the law OF the
State, aud 1t IS my duty as citizen to bring him
into court, as well as the horse thief and the
murderer II may be a little unusual to bring
such proceedings in O court OF this kind; 1t may
be unusual to bring IL before the Grand Jury, but
brought before Your Honor and 1t is his prlvege
TO ask for an examination he wishes IT; # not he
can waive an examination and go before the
Grand jury" Some applause followed this
harangue which, however. was quickly sup
pressed.)
Mr.. Morris intImated that he would like to ask
the complainant whether he (Mr. Morrls) mad re-
ported him correctly when he said complainant
informed him that this complaint was made witli-
out the knowledge or consent or Mr.. Hilton.
III stated distinctly replied Gaynor, "tnat L
came forward as member OF the community IN
teresed Ia the observance OF the laws OF the state,
and am here to that the laws OF the state are
SUSTAINED. ! am NOT IN collus0n with ANYBODY.
nave not consulted any body. | am member or
come forward and see that justice Is dOnen
THE ALLEGED MOTIVE OF COMPLAINANT.
Mr. MOTIFS denied that the law mad been violated
oy MIR. TiltOn. He would make a suggestion TO the
the complainant was so anxious to see that the
laws OF the community were upheld; but 1t must be