New-York tribune., 1875-01-28
TuroN,s FAMILY A MODEL ONE.

TILTON'S FAMILY A MODEL ONE.
O. Now, Mrs. Bradshaw you have told us that
you were intimate in Mr. Ttons family wish to ask you
about the degree Of affection which existed in that family be-
tween the husband and the wife, as manifested in their daily
intercourse when you present. always considered
them ordinarily happy family.
G. 81 always considered them ordinarily happy family
Did understand you correctyf A. Yes, Sir.
Mr Evarts-An ordinarily happy family
Mr. Fullerton-Yes Sir ITO the wness And that judg-
based upon observation while you were there was '
A. Yes, Sir.
O What was the general character and disposition OF Mrs
Ton in her fsmyf A. Most delicate and refined and sweet
minded every way No could know her and not love
her.
O. And up to what time was this degree Of affection mani
tested this family, that you have spoken Of! A never
knew Of any trouble until within three four years
three years perhaps.
Mr. Fullerton-That is all with the witness.
judge Neison-Then you will with this witness at
two O'clocki
Mr.. Beach-No, Sir.
Mr. Fullerton-No, Sir, we are through with her
Mr. Byars-We will crOss-examined her when the paper s
produced.
Judge Nelson this copy Of the letter in by CONSENT
Mr. BeachNo Sir the copy OF the letter proven they
produce original and furnish it, will introduce that with
the reply IL not will introduce the copy. There occa
sion for the suspension Of this cross examination.
Judge Neson-Then go
the wness Is that the envelope in which Mr. Beechers let
ter to you Handing witness enyeope a. Yes
Sir.
Marked "Ex 6s for Identification"
Ar Eyars-I you will show that letter we will see about
il.
Mr.. Fullerton-The copyf
Mr EySyts-Yes, Sir
A NEW LETTER OF BEECHER'S ADVISING SILENCE.
Mr. EvartS-If your Honor please, this copy, this
lady gives very trustworthy account of it, mean in respect
of accuracy shall be able correct if happens
10 be any discrepancy.
Mr. BcachYou consent then to reading it, substituting
it for the orginaf
Mr. Evars-Yes Sir referring to the original il we find any
Mr. Fullertoa-I read first the letter OF Mrs Bradshaw:
"BRooKLYN, October 4, 1873.
"Mr Beecher:
TDrIR FRIEND want very much If you are willing have
few words with you in regard to the statement which in
good faith make before the Church Committee in
with her and my love for her and for you gave q
right TO speak in her yindication could not and would
mated Now, Mr. and Mrs Tilton and not to
DO it, II value your welfare and refer me 70 you or advice IN
would part with my night hand sooner than to destroy the
love and confidence which Ieposed In you al over the world
viii you see me for few moments here OF wherever
you may appoint Or must accept Theodore awful story fo
truth DO mitigate it, be iteyer SO little you can Elizabeth
not seek interview from any motives OF morbid curosiy
the subject too painful for that Believe me- you have no
Please do not send verbal answer by Mr. Halliday 10 whom
inust note; because do wish 10 nrude at your
house OF do not wish to you il prefer other
WISE but send line in reply II you do not come, that
may know what to do for cannot take the word Of any other
person IN this matter A. a. D.
Letter marked as read
now read the reply Of Mr.. Beecher:
"Conndental
"MY FRIEND: thank you for your cordial and SYM
phzng note and accept expressions of confidence and
aft
frankly that think you will do the greatest good TO all parties
Concerned BY pursuing the course % which 5 % have done from
with domestic and private affairs 1t is impossible TO
bring domestic matters complicated by elements which cannot
will be barren into public without doing deal harm than
good To be let absolutely alone is the, sure
diacultes have arisen have been amicaby adjusted by
those deeply concerned know very well that the i'm
pulse Of affection leads generous nature to wish 10 fly to
friends succOr and that you would not spare your
self any pains help those who need you But happily the
hep you can give is to continue 10 and trust those whom
you have always trusted and to refuse any hand giving
nscheyous publicity to private affairs by allowing them
With sincere afIcction' old and new, I remain.
Very truly yours,
HENRY WARD BEEcHER.
Mrs MATTE BRADSHAW"
The envelope is addressed Ms A. Bradshaw 4S5 Henry
ST. Brooklyn"
Letter and envelope marked as readl.
Mr Fuenon-i will ask you this further question Did you
appear before the Committee to give evdence' A. No, Sir
CROSS SS-EXAMINATI0N OF MRS. BRADSHAW.
The cross examination was then begun.
Mr. Shearman-Wh reference to this paper designated
Mr. Vests charges did you that precise paper that
was shown you by the counselt A. No, Sir
q Did you any paper Of that kinda paper that
kind A. No. Sir; think not.
O. NOT A. think after he had made his charges be read
thern IN me 10 I he had them