Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-07-30
THE BEECHER-TILTON SCANDAL.

New York, July % The Third District
Court room, Brooklyn, was crowded with visit
tors this morning from an early hour IN autlcl-
patton of the trial Of Theodore TitoD 10 the
charges of libel preferred by Frank Grynor.
1iltun entered the COURTROOM shortly after 10
clock, followed by large crowd of expcctant
parties As there we're numbers of small cases
occupying the court, Tiltou was taken in JUS
lce Rlleys private room, where lie awaited
the calling Of his case. Gaynor was present
from an early hour. 1t was thought the exam-
lnatlon would De conducted 10 private, but Til
ton OBJECTED, and demanded public hearipg
which was ultimately asserted to.
Tllton was seated by his counsel, ex-Judge
Morris. Mr. Morris was asked BY the court if
he bad any suggestions to make, and replied
he had spoken to complainant about whether
this case was brought by the persou libeled
through Mr. Gaynor, and that he replied he
took the case entirely on his own responsible
ty. Counsel argued that this case should not
have been called to satisfy the cravings Of pub
lie scandal. He suggested that the matter stand
over until Monday, until he could take counsel
with the represen tative Of the people.
Mr.. Gayoor thought counsel was speaking
not be brought by hun He argued that de-
State, aud it was his duty as citizen to bring
him into court to answer for it, He thought
be had public right to bring TiEton here for
preliminary examination, or if defendant chose
he could let his case go before the grand jury
He had consulted 40 person; was urged TO This
by no on", but only appeared as member OF
the public community.
| Judge Morris submitted that there was no
object 10 view BY this prosecution except to
gain notorlety.
Mr.. Gaynor wished to know if defendant
waived an examination, or demanded hear.
ing. as he wished to summon Henry Ward
| Beecher and some other witnesses Tor eXamina-
ton.
Judge Morris asked that the case be set
down for Monday next, as his elect was not
prepared Tor examination. and, besides, counsel
wished 10 consult with the District Attorney 10
relation TO the matter.
Justc: Riley then, with consent of both par
ties, adjourned the hearing until Monday morn
ing at 10 clock
New YORK. July % The Brooklyn Eagle
to-day says: We are informed and authorized
to announce that the Rev. Henry Ward Beech
CT has very recently written letter to Frank
Muulton, IN which Mr. Beecher earnestly ask.
and aJjurcs Mr.. Moulton to 20 before the coui
nittee, exhibit all he has and all he knows.
This letter is declared to be long, explicit, ear
nest, aud uumistakable, and to the effect that
Mr.. Beccher has 10 wish and MIR. Moulton nc
alternative but for the latter to 10 before the
committee This letter Of request from MIR.
Beechcr, coming in with the request of the
committee itself, will reach, or has reached,
Mouton at Narragansett Pier, where he has
been for "A few days with his sick wife.
New York, July 90 The Beechcr exam
lining committee met again tonight In Brook.
Ign, but adjourned alter a session lasting one
hour without it is believed, examining any
Witnesses, as none save members OF the CON-
nittcc entered or left the house.
Mr.. Mouton was to have submitted letters
held by him at to-night's session, but he did
not put in an appearance, not having yet re-
turoed from Kingston, r. |.
1t was stated that MIR. Beecher will not lay
his detailed statement before the committee
until Mr. Moul,ou' ) testimony has been taken.