New-York tribune., 1874-07-31
AN UNEyENTFUL DAY.

AN UNEVEN II IL DAY.
MOVEMENTS OF THE VARIOUS ACToRs-MRs. TILroNs
RELATIONS TO HER HUsBAND-THREE WITNESSES
EXAMINED
No other day since the revival OF the
scandal has been 20 uneventful yesterday. The
charges themselves against Mr. Beecher had Oeeh
so thoroughly discussed that there seemed little more 10
be said, and the common topic OF conversation was
the character Of the Committee And there seems TO
be az much difference OF opinion regarding the com
mittee as there has been upon the charges wmch
they we're called 10 investigate. Some SAID
that they managing their WORK IN
very laundering way, aud doing more harm
than GOOD 70 Mr. Beecher's cause, while others were
equally confident that the Committee were working with
all possible speed and would reach satisfactory result
With the chief actors there was an apparent calm ater
the storm OF the past weeks. Mr. Beecher renamed
quietly in his house Columbia Hights most OF the
dav receiving few visitors Mr.. Tton was left more to
himself than during any previous day. ana devoted h
self to needed Mr shearman was che busiest man
10 be found responding with more than his usual
nervousness 10 the many callers at his door. and
answering them that he was very busy ana mad no IN
formation TO give. william o. Bartlett was In consuta
ton with him much Of the afternoon at MI Shearnans
house in Hicks-st Mr.. Tracy returned from Long
Branch in time for the evening session OF the Commit
tee inquiry at the residence Of the Rev. Dr. storrs
elected the fact that lie still in Massachusetts aud
not expected to at present. although the Commit
tee set apart last evening for his examination
Eiward j. Oviugton said TO TRIBUNE reporter In nis
store yesterday afternoon that Mrs Tton had not re-
ceiyed any notice that she would be again asked to
testify before the Committee. She left her house 10
Livingston-st. with hardly change OF clothing she
also had many OF personal estate that she highly
ptzed besides her wardrobeand silverware. On Sun
day night" said Mr.. OyingtoD when Mr. Triton was az
nv house he told Mrs Ovngton that Mrs Tlton could
have whatever che wanted from the house in LyinSs-
ton-st Mrs Ovngton told Mrs. Tilton what mr. Triton
had said aud made out list of the necessary artl-
ces OF wearing apparel and other things whlch she
wanted This list was sent to No. ia Livingstone Sc.
| by a messenger, who went TO the door and asked
Mr. TtOn for the articles. Here MT. Illtons magma
ninty and strong desire 70 treat his wife kindly were
manifested He answered the request OF the messenger
by saving Mrs Tton take away her clothing II sue
wants TO- but not another devish thing shall be taken
| from the house"
Three years ago il is said, Mrs. Morse Mrs Tltons
mother consulted with Alden spooner with view TO
her daughters nsttuting proceedings for divorce
from Mr. TltOn. Toe grounds OF complaint were stated
and papers drawn up for Mrs Tiitons signature
| Mr. spooner said Yesterday that when these papers
were offered Mrs Tton for her signature she refused
10 sign the.n saying that she would cling to her hs-
band Her mother Mrs. Morse, desired a separation,
but Mrs. Tilton would not leave her husband
The meeting OF the Committee last evening was
thought of slight Importance although three W.T.
were examined, one latlJ anu TWO heu oomo
disappointment expressed that neither Dr. storrs
nor Mr. Moulton was present, and the members urged
thai they were 10 push the work TO speedy
conclusion still they said the public must be content
TO wait until they could collect the important testimony,
and to Judgment until the whole case could be
heard ami Mr.. Beecher's answer given. Letters have
been sent TO F. b. Carpenter and Others asking them to
appear and tel what they know.
The lady before the Committee was small. slim
person. she came from the Rev. Mr. Halliday's, and
leaned upon his she walked up the steps OK Mr.
storrs residence. After examination over she
emerged Mr.. StOrrss house accompanied by John
l. Hill. It wac thought that the mysterious witness
might be Mrs Tilton but upon calling at Dir Owing
toms a reporter was told that sho had not left the
| house during the evening