New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-04-22
MEETINGS WITH MIR. TILTON.

O. You were asked, Mr.. Beecher, quite a
number qnestons,I think concerning the interviews,
tOns and meetings, between Mrs. Tton and
yourself after January, 1871 the point OF whether
you did did not talk with her concerning this matter
in any of its forsthe trouble the condition Of the
family &C. That probably sufficient reference TO the
matter and its announcement indirectly. Now, what
the and the motives and your feelings in regard
to intercourse interviews with Mrs Tilton after that
time by which that intercourse was regulatedf
Mr. FullcrtonThat object to. II is scarcely neces-
sary to state the ground Of objection.
Judge Neils0nIt in broader than your wasmch
broader.
Mr.. Evars-I think II you look more carefully at the
evidence in order to reach the point
Mr.. Fuerton-I propose to look at the clock before
look at thai
Judge Ncilson-No, will close this before adj
journ. We will take hours adjournment then ITO
Mr. Evart-] think your question is a little broader
than the
Mr.. Evarts-Now, Mr. BeecheI, you remember in gen.
eral the examination that proposed Oyou yesterday
and which YOU answered A. Yes. Sir.
O. Now what was the intercourse between you and
Mrs. Tton after this period of 1871, at all
Mr.. Fulerton-That is objected to, Sir
Mr.. Evarts-Very well.
Mr. FulerOn-There il nothing In the crosse xamina
ton which makes that proper
Mr.. Eyarts-Wc will see.
Judge NeilsOnHe means in respect to reference to
the proposed securing of her affections.
Mr.. Evarts-I will read question and answer, II your
Honor please which will perhaps satisfy you 1t is right
O. In these walks with Mrs. Triton of which you have
spokc or in these conversations with Mrs. Tilton OF
which you have spoken, did you admonsh her against
permitting affections 10 be enlisted to any further
tent than they had been already A. did not, Sir.
O. Was there anything upon that subject said A. Not
O. And you at the time. understand you. was
aborng under the strong conviction that she had given
O. Well you not in fear that they would be still
A. No, Sir; not to q greater extent. 'I..
O. You thought that evil or difficulty wonld result
from this communication with hcri A. thought that
Although ySa did not warn her against going any any
by bringing to bear upon her mind moral influences that
would lit her above IL.
Judge Neilson-Dont that cover the whole subjecti
Mr. Evarts-I think have a right to ask him what was
the intercourse between Mrs TtOn and himself at the
period to which this inquiry relates.
Judge Neilson-In respect to that matter.
Mr. FuertonIf your Honor please, in respect to what
mattert
Mr. Evarts-The matter covered by that inquiry.
Mr. FuIerton-There was nothing occurred in respect
TO that matter. proved indsputably that nothing on
that subject transpred at all.
Judge NeIlson-And the witness assigned why
not.
Mr. Fulerton-That was read by the counsel the
other side.
Mr. Evarts-Ycs.
Mr. Fullerton-Can it he possible, when prove in
conversation between two people that o certain thing
was not said referred that counsel there
fore and prove what said. and what was referred
tot I don't think he can. l heard OF such
rule.
Judge Neils0n--He didn't ask what was said.
Mr. Pullerton-No, sir; he Is not entitled to prove
what was said; your Honor will perceive I have not
proved any part OF conversation between Mr. Beecher
and Mrs Tilton. have only proved certain subject
was not referred that certain things not said
and that was the object had in view. ..t . 80
Judge Nelson he don't propose o give One conyersa-
ton. ) bel ~ .a .lft.lI ... ..' ..l.
Mr. Beach--He asks what was the intercourse and mo-
tive and reason. .. q i..i r.a
Mr. Ey arts-In the same general form you inquired.
Judge Nelson flo Mr.. Evartsl-You the charac-
ter Of the intercourse
Mr.. Evarts-Yee. t BIB ...'H .
Judge Nolson-I think he may answer 20 far % the
character Of the intercourse Is concerned.
Mr. Fullerton-I don't understand by what right they
can prove what occurred between Mr. Beecher and Mr.
Tilton when We have not proved any part Of 1t.
Judss Nellson-They cannot give the conversation.