New-York tribune., 1875-01-15

What was said TO him. and what d1d ne say v
holds him in check with q tight rein. On the pre-
cedine day the oounseps peculiar dryness WAS
finely illustrated when Mr.. MoultOn was describing
in an airy wsv the pistol scene, and conveying the
impression that he had merely touched bis pistol 10
emphasize his promise TO protect the retraction
with bis life. The effect of Mr.. Moultons ingenious
device was utterly spoiled by the interruption
"You took IL out ~ the words being 30 dry az
almost to crackle Yes" said the witness, utterly
Disconnected Mr. Evarts is thorn in ex-Judge
Fulerton's sde for his Interruptions are frequent,
and he Ia not man 10 be easily shaken Oft He viii
have the evidence presented with the precision
which the law demands and he will have nothing
else. In the smallest details he is persistent and
tenacious and his mastery of the principles OF evl-
denee enables him to worry his adversaries without
taking an untenable position himself. HIS gravity
dignity, earnestness, and sef-command we're mani
tested in the sharp argument over the manner IN
which Mrs Morse's letter should be presented IN eV
dence. When ne speaks, there are changes OF tone
which vibrate through an audience with electrical
effect. His earnestness is something terrible anu
although his eyes flash and the tension OF LIS voice IL
80 full that il as If 1t must break his sell
command is perfect He never wastes a word, and
in his cearness of statement and grasp OF the sub
iect seems to have an advantage his opponents
Mr.. Tilton's true statement" in which Mr.. Evarts
was compelled to content himself with an excep-
tiou. was the most exciting of the day He had
a written statement from which he read. and we
want that paper. We want IL according to the rules
of evidence. have right to the points OF law"
Mr. Evarts's sentences as direct. incislve, and
clear as these
Mr.. Beach sprang % the rescue of ex-JudQe Full
lerton Yesterday two or three times. He, TOO, IL
thoroughly in earnest. and his delivery has many
elements of power The elaborate appeal which
he made in reference to Mrs. Morse's letter was
delivered with splendid power and emphasis, his
command of language being remarkable and his
gestures direct and forcible He had not compre-
hended his opponents point, however, and MI
Evars in two three quiet sentences at the close
dashed cold water upon his misplaced eloquence
Mr. Beach can be dry as Mr. Evarts. when the
latter asked if he was to have an opportunity for
reply Mr. Beach quietly remarked that Mir. EVarts
had already taken advantage of abundant Oppor-
tunites. Again. when MIR. Evarts had called Tor an
envelope of one of the sOcaled clandestne letters
and ex-Judge Fullerton had introduced hrst an
envelope and then letter and had then admitted
reluctantly that he could not connect them Mr
Beach by caustic reply took the edge from MI
Evartss indignant protest against the tactics OF the
prosecution.
The tongues of the other counsel had less to DO
than their ears Mr.. Shearman, eX-Judge Porter
Cen Tracy, Mr. Abbott and Mr.. Hill formed the
group behind Mr. Evarts, and Mr. Morris and Gen.
Pryor sat directly facing Mr.. Tilton. The Judges
rulings were made in pleasant, welmodnlated
voice. so entirely free from harshness and emotion
that IT was refreshing to hear 1t.