The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-01-27


this.
The Judge-The witness. on cross-examination,
Was asked to state, ana ne said he could state all
that was SAID, and he was not lowed to.
Mr. Lvarts-l agree with what appertains TO
ihat very part OF the conversation that was
brought out. only argued against the whole H.
The Judpe-You are at liberty to read what was
SAID on the direct then the inquiry may be short
AR Tracy-Thls conversation that occurred be-
/ tween the witness and Mr. Beecher, on sunday,
the 5th Of July, when they mad walk, In which
the witness introduced Mr.. Robinson as one oil the
parties; that will Identify the conversation. as
under stand II. He was examined mlly on that
conversation. ana In the cross-examinaiion we
put specific question to him II in that converse
tlon ne did not say thus and so.
Mr. Fullerion-In reply he said ne did say so
and so, ana he offered to say what was said.
,,a mr. f. iracymine counsel Is mistaken; he said IL
Mr.. Evarts-we call attention to the direct ex-
animation or this witness in this matter, and Your
Mr.. Evarts then read an extract from the direct
Beach maintained that on the re-examination, the
Witness having his memory refreshed, might be
asked question IN that connection.
Mr., Fullerton then put the question again and
! the Judge-l think we win allow that question.
Mr.. Evaris rose TO speak.
Mr.. Fullerton Qnterrupting)-Ad decision OF the
Court is usually the end OF an argument, but 1t
seems 10 he the commencement OF 1t In this case.
Mr. Evarts-rhis Is the first time that the ques-
ton mas been asked and the nrst time we object.
have given as reason that it assumes a state
3
Mr., Fuerton-Tne same question was put in
substance some ten minutes ago, and the inter.
your arguments alter the court mad decided the
question half a dozen times.
Mr.. Evarts-You are always ready TO give
reprimand
AR. Fullerton-Is aon't seem to do You any good.
Ihe Judge-He shall put ms question speclh;
clly. or so modified as TO recall 1t to his mind
more particularly.
dr. Fulls toni have directed the attention Of
asked him TO state what else was SAID on that
Mr. Evarts-My objection is, you don't state his
answer correctly. l object to your question Tor
that reason.
Mr.. Fullcrton-Your objection, put hall dozen
times don't seem to impress the Court.
Mr.. Evarts-My objection to the question Is just
Mr.. Fullerton-Iust as good. but no better.
MIR. Evarts-Your Honor requires himLo modify
the lesion; very well; II NOT we object to It:
understand You have got the decision ana the
objection IS made.
Mr.. Fulerton-ls there anything else before
going 10 the question
Mr. Evarts-Your Honor will note my exception.
The question Was read again ana witness
anSWcred:-My impression IS told Mr.. Beecher
thar Hilton had Committed himself IN that ln-
tervew at Demon.co's to peace II Mr.. Beecher
kept silent or made that statement which he did
make; my Impression Is also tnat told him II
that course was followed should destroy the doc
unients.
The Court at one O'Clock took recess until
two.
AFTER RECESS.
The Court met again at ten minutes past two.
The ne VS. OF the morning, SO nearly affecting the
witness gave tin2e Of the funereal either to the
court room or the minds OF the auditors, and for
some time the lawyers ceased their sallies. How
ever, the great, remorseless drama could not stop
long for private grie, and before the close Of the
day witness. lawyers and principals were again
eXasperated.
Tnton regarded Mouton all day with race OF
interest and feeling
Q. DC You recoect letter referred to by you in
observation-disclosures letter addressed by Mrs.
iilton 10 yons the letter begins, "For my nus
band'5 ,ake.' &c. ASK Tor the origin OF that letter.
Mh-e was SAID IN reference to That letter by MIR.
P-echer to your
MI. Tracy objected to the question. They had
not gone into that conversation. They merely
proved the letter to show That hilton presented it
Tne Judge stated that what Mr.. Beecher SAID
about 1t could not be used. because nothing was
Wilness-I sent to Mr.. Beecher to come to my
house IN the Ia ter part OF December, 1873 he dd
come to nv house. and said to Mr.. Beecher mat
there ought TO be DENIAL OF the stories: tnat she
had written letter to Mr.. Triton which Mr.. Tilton
mad handed 10 me, and said That SO Tar as Mr.
1ilton was concerned he was perfectly wiling TO
/ tase the responsibility of sucn denial; lett Mr.
Bescner and Mr. Tilton together; am under the
/ impression tnat remarked at that interview that
dii not sec much 5000, at That late period, Tor o
Q. Was that letter present during the CONVERSE
tions A. Yes; showed II to Mr.. Beecher.
q. DID he MAKE any observation III regard 10
that letter. A. lett nim alone wnen MRS Tilton
came In with Mr. 1llton; the interview was not
prcssnt at; the denlals were never published.
q. You nave been asked about your hostility to
Mr. Dcecher; when did that hostility commence
A. Our relations continued TO be friendly down 70
the time when he sought TO ruin me by making
false charges against me; up TO that time | was
friendly toward him; when found, upon reading
part OF bis published statement, that in re ur Il
/ Tor all my Kindness toward him, he sought to de-
! stroy and rum me by iase aud uniounded state.
ments, then my hostility toward him began aud
not I'M III then.
MoULToN ON BEECnEI.
"ln return for kindness to me he had sought to
ruin me-"
Mouton said this with emphasis and deep In
lectIon, the whole jaw moving. His manner,
nevertheless, was somewhat dazed with the morn.
ing's news, and his voice, just percepliOly had q
lack OF its former easy nerve and coruscauOn. His
lace also, was paler than IL has been seen during
ali the trial. II was his tenth day on the stand.
He could have crosse1 the Atlantic on o slow ship
while testiiying here. In the long controversy
that followed-Evarts. Fullerton and Beach doing
the NATURALIZATION listened, renectively, not
losing his grip on the case, hut studying book Of
the evidence listlossly. On the whole, his manner
was the natural manner OF flal grief
Henry Ward Beecher and his wife came in dur
ing the first lew minutes OF Moulton's occupy ing
the chair, Mr.. Beecher wearing his old CLOAK
and having the same appearance OF struggling
late, and his wife appearing unusually old end
pallli. With them was Edward Beecner, an -
and more shaggy copy OF Henry Ward Beecher.
Mr. Tracy sat smiling nothing changed by an,
events which mad happened personal to the witness
@. Was there any other cause Of hostilllyS A
No: whatever | may have SAID in regard 70 HIN
was IN consequence OF tnat publication; my atten
ton has been called to the letter Of August A. IL
reply To one OF Mr. Beecher's OF July 28.
q. What did Mr. Tton say In regard to thai
letter when you showed it 10 nimY
Mr.. Evarts objected. maintaining that what Mr.
Tllton SAID to Mir. Moultoa could not be evidence
against ar. Beecher
Alter a long legal discussion the Judge allowed
the question
MI. Beecher wanted me to see lJrs. H00Ker with
the view OF questioning her; did see her and sale
she would be charged with adultery on the same
authority that sne was persuaded to charge Mrs.
Triton and Mr.. Beecner with adultery; coming
back told Mr.. Beecher about the matter; he APP
peared to be perfectly satisfied with 1t; he said to
me, DON'T you remember that ~ and said re-