The Portland daily press., 1874-07-29

tentions, he won the affectual love
of Mrs. Tilton, whereby after long moral
resistance by her. and after repeated assaults
by him upon her mind with overmastering ar
guments, he accomplished the possession of
her person, maintaining with her thencefor-
ward during the period hereinafter stated the
relation called criminal intercourse, this rela-
ton being regarded by her during that period
as not criminal or morally wrong. such had
peen the power of his arguments as a clergy
man to satisfy her religious scruples against
such violation of virtue aud honor
wherefore the deponent prays that the de-
1ehdant may be apprehended and dealt with
according to law.
Sworn to before me- tbiS 09tb dav of Tulv
1874.
.(Signed,l THOMAS NJ. RILEY,
lyn.
Another warrant was also sworn to and the
TWO gentlemen left. Justice Riley handed the
warrant 10 ofhcer Shanghuessey with instruc-
tons to serve it Immediately. The officer
went to MI Tiltons residence and rung the
pei. "A servant answered the summons and to
the omcers enquiry whether Mr.. Tilton was in
replied yes The officer sent up his name
anu was showed into the parlor. In a few
minutes Alr. Hilton came down and looked en-
quiringly at the officer. rs this Mr. Tilton?"
asked the latter
Yes, sir; what do you want?
nave warrant for your arrest on charge
OF iioel l am an officer from the Third Dis
trict Court, Justice Rie,,
Mr.. Tilton, coughing-A warrant for my ar
rest?
officer Yes, sir, showing the warrant.
M. Iiiton-And must go with you now?
OfhcerIIhe Judge is waiting for you, sir.
wait until write note to a friend?
Otficer-Certainly.
Mr. Illton-l was to have gone with him to
Coney Island, but | suppose L shall have to
postpone it.
The officer said he did not suppose Mr. Tilton
would be inconvcnienced at which the latter
laughed and seating himself at a table wrote a
note, called servant, gave her instructions
about it and then sgnified his willingness to
accompany the officer. When they got out of
the house Mr.. Tilton was asked if he would
ride? mo, prefer to walk" and he and the
officer went to Fulton street. to Dekalb avenue
over Foct Greene to Willoughby avenue and
then to the court room. Justice REILLY imme-
diately took his seat and Mr. Tilton strutted
up to the bench.
Mr.. Tilton, smiling-I hear you want me.
Judge.
Justice Rielly-Well, there is charge of Ii
bel against you. Affidavits were read and also
warrant What do you say to that charge, ask |
ed the Justice.
Mr.. Tilton-Everything is true.
Justice Rielly-Yes, but how do you plead?
Mr.. Tilton-Well, not guilty. Before you |
take that weuld ask if it makes any differ. |
ence which way plead.
Judge Riley-You plead not guilty, and of |
course you are entitled to an adjournment and |
a hearing.
Mr. Titon-Not guilty, then.
The Justice took the plea, and as he wrote it |
town said. "Mr. Tilton, you will be here to-
morrow morning at 10 o'clock; will allow you |
10 go on your own recognzance."
This ended the matter. and Mr.. Tilton after |
asking if he had better have counsel in the |
morning, and being answered ir the affirma-
i've, left the court ROOM.
The Investigating Committee.
The Beecher investigating committee met |
lgain this evening with closed doors, and ad- |
ourned after session of three hours Only |
me witness was examined. The name of the |
Witness and character of the testimony was |
lot ascertained. The committee will continue |
is enquiries tomorrow evening.