New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-08-10

Peekskill. A lawyer has explained Mr. Bowens
former efforts to prosecute Mr.. Beecher.
THE WORK BEFORE THE COMMITTEE.
GEN. TRACY NOT TO CROSs-ExAMINE Mr. M0ULToN-
THE NEXT WITNESS REPORTED TO HAVE BEEN
IN CONSULTATION WITH Mr.. TILToN AND EX-
JUDGE NORRIS
The desire of members OF the plymouth
Committee for a quiet Sunday out OF town, which was
given as a for the postponement OF MI Moutohs
examination from Saturday evening to this afternoon at
O'clock was not graed In the OF several or then
Mr.. Sage, the Chairman disappointed In his inten-
ton OF spending Sunday at the seaside and occupied
considerable part OF the day In consultation with two OF
his colleagues concerning the work OF the week just
opened OF other persons closely concerned Ill the
investig cation several away from the city.
Mr.. Beecher was at his country house in Peeks-
KILL aud it was understood that his counsel, L.
q. Sherman, who was also out OF town,
was with him. Both are expected III BROOKLYN
this morning b. f. Tracy Of counsel for the Commit
tee spent Sunday with his family at Long Branch lie
is expected to he present the meeting of the Com
mttee this afternoon, and it is stated on the best
authority that he has not retired from his connection
with the Committee, as has been rumored. But, on
account of the in which he has been brought
into relation with Mr. Moulton in the past, 1t Is not
probable that he will conduct the cross examination OF
Mr.. Moulton. John l.. Hill of counsel for the CON-
mttee was out OF town in search OF rest.
Mr.. Tton and his counsel, exJudge 8. ID. Morris
together Brooklyn yesterday and spent part
of the day with Mr. Moulton. The three have met in
Mr. Mouons house several times In the past few days,
and have also had conversations elsewhere From this
the opinion OF certain members OF the committee
OF Inquiry, and also OF Mr.. Beechers friends
that Mr.. Moultons preparations for meeting
the Committee to-day have been directed by
consultation with Mr.. Tlton and Mr.. Morris,
baa, civ hX he laf
In the shaping OF Mr.. MouOn's plans. Mr. Moulton Is
thought to have the ready which he will present
to the Committee is reticent concerning its char
acter, and it is not known whether he VIII make tu
personal statement Of his connection with the case ana
the details of his relations with the three persons imme
dlately involved, will simply offer in evidence the
documents in his possession with explanations OF the
circumstances of his receiving each. There have been
some appreheDsions expressed lest Mr. Mouton should
decline to submit discrimination. Concerning
this a member Of the Committee said yesterday that
are was taken 10 get Mr. Moultons promise wheh
he appeared before the Committee last Wednesday
night that he would allow himself TO be cro"sexamlned
II he should refuse to abide by hs agreement the Com
mittee could not compel him TO submit to questioning
but they could and would send out with the Official Ie-
port Mt Mouton's hearing that he refused TO be ex
amined in violation OF his promise. The COMMITTEE
said its repre- sentative hardly thought that Mr. Mouton
would venture TO take attitude though some Of
them expected he would do his worst against Mt
Beecher. He would probably try 10 fill up all the
gaps in Mr. Ton's charges and make the strongest
presentation possible against Mr.. Beechcr a very
thorough and rigid Examination would follow Mr..
Moultons presentation with little delay "a possible
The Committee wished to get through with what MT
Mouton had TO present and with his crossexamnatlon
II possible in day, and would be willing TO SIT TIL
midnight If that could be ACCOMPLISHED They DON'T
wish Mr. Moultons statement TO out without some
hphf in.
which several members Of the Committee favor, aud
which Will probably adop eds to get through with Mr.
Moutons hearing and xamiDaton tins AFTERNOON
and evening IL that can be done. To send out together
the reports both and then to call Mr. Beecher as soon
as may be thereafter perhaps tomorrow afternoon 10
hear him. cross-examine hm fuiy ahd DC uone WIN
him tomorrow. il practicable.
Mr. Beecher's counsel says that he does not know
that Mr. Beecher has prepared a written statement,
aud he awaits the Committees request to know
whether he shall furnish awritten statement or give
oral explanations upon subjects suggested by the
Committee. Others OF Mr. Beechers friends believe nat
he has already prepared written statement and that
In addition thereto he Will offer verbal explanation
that may be asked for. Any new witnesses whom
Mr. Moulton's testimony may stimulate the Com
mlttee TO have summoned will come after
Mr.. Beecher. but one or the lawyers con
cerned In the Investigation said yesterday that Mrs
Tilton would hardly be summoned again, though he
knew from the evidence OF Others uot
nearly all that might be told about her husband When
asked II he thought any steps would be taken immedi
atey ia the suit OF Mr. Tton against Mr. Beecher this
gent eman re marked that 1t was exceedingly improD-
able that Mr. Ton OF his counsel would move In the
matter TILL was what would be the result OF the
Investigation of the Committee of Inquiry Mr. Tton's
counsel said on Saturday that the papers would be
served upon Mr. Beecher's lawyer they could
be pared but the Committees counsel said that he
looked on the suit light matter, even II there was
sincere determination carry 1t through to the end be-
cause Mr. Tltons case would be very frail In court
Even II Mr. Beecher guilty., said he with SMILE
"he would hardly have ~ dread suit. because
Mr. Tton has no evidence to offer OF any value None
OF his wfes statements could be admitted and great
deal OF the evidence which has been admitted before the
Committee would be excluded. The Committee is the
best tribunal for Mr. Tton. 1t has treated him with
courtesy and even indulgence. allowing him to 20 aud
make all sorts Of assertions aud to offer kind VI eyi
deDce."
Mr. Moulton said Saturday. in answer TO an in
aury II his reference Mrs Hooker in his recent let
u r to Mr. Beecher was intended ~ cause presunp
ton OF Mr. Beechers guilt that the letter referred to
was regarded by him at the time it was written as
private note which he never supposed would be pub
lished 1t had been published through no instrument
alty OF his and he declined to say anything further
about it than that the reference not intended to
designed to indicate the OF the documents in bis
possession.
GEN. BUTLER'S MOVEMENTS
VISIT TO WEST POINT AND NOT 10 PEEKsKIL-