New-York tribune., 1875-02-04

Dr. Bacon the leading Congregational clergyman OF New En-
gland my former editor The Iadpesdet that 1t
might as well be made against by Mr. Sumner; that
could not sit still under any such mputation and said MI
Beecher you this else shall be compelled do
You may correct 1t in your way, in any mild
and gentle way. II it is left to TO correct must do II In
serious way" He said to me on that occasion, OF
rather said 10 him that occasion: 81 am not willing MI
Beeche put before the world the creature OF your
magnanmy whereas you know that are the creature OF
mine" Perhaps ought to say, make that entirely clear
that this interview which had with Mr. Beecher to
which had summoned him. in order that he might be present
when Mr. Thomas g. Shcarman presented to his written
apology having nsued Mrs TtOn in public, at the Ply
mouth prayer meeting.
Mr.. Eyarts-We will have that stricken out
Judge NelsonStrke out unless the counsel require It,
Mr.. Fullerton-It is mmaterial.
Mr. Beach, do to strike ont the fact suppose
that he had summoned Mr. Beecher to that interview.
Judge Neilson-No, Sir; from tnat
Mr. Fueron-YOu recoect anything else that occurred at
that interview A. recolec my talking with Mr. Shearman
and my receiving his apology.
@ Imcan with Mr. Beecher A. No. Sir; Mr. Beecher left
and that is the ast time ever spoke with him.
Mr. Eyars-That will have to be stricken out also.
Judge Neilson-Yes, Sir
Mr.. Beach-No, Sir with consent.
Judge Neilson-The answer will be: No Sir Mr. Beecher
left" II the counsel wishes learn he may inquire
Mr. EyarsThs constitutes part of the conversation with
Mr. Beecher.
Mr. Beach, understand that Mr. Beecher present at this
interview.
Judge NeisonAsccan how that is ascertain If there was
any reference M Shearman matter while Mr. Beecher was
yet there.
The wtness-Ycs, Sir.
MIR. Beach-we do about that
Mr. Fuleron-I don't about that The correspondence
between Mr. Ton Mr. Sheaman s already in evidence a.
a part of the Bacon letter.
Judge Neilson-It is as well to leave 1t there.
Mr. FulcttOn-What reply any did M Beecher make TO
the suggestion that that be corrected either by himself or
your A. Mr. Becchcr made reply whatever, from being
restrained by M shearman presence who had not yet
learned the facts in the case
Mr. Fyarts-That is not evidence.
Judge Neilson-The word restrained " is not.
Mr. Beach-Was Mr.. Sheaunan then PRESENT.
The Witncss-Mr Sheannan then present
Judge Nelson Mr. Sheaman just then in, did he' A.
No. Sir
Judge NcilsonIIe n' A. Mr. Bccchcr was summoned
that interview be present by previous arrangement
Mr. Eyarts-That Is evidence.
Judge Ncilson--That We have down
Mr Beach, don't know whether evidence not lie
says by previous arrangement We will whether it is ey
dence
Mr. Eyarts-Of course you had previous conversation
with Mr. Beccher you give that make no objection to
anything which Mr.. Becchcr said.
Judge NeisonA the counsel now seem to call for the
conversation with Mr.. Beccher.
Mr. Eyarts-Now he that Mr. Beecher made no reply
and he then proceeds because he restrained by Mr.
Shcaman's presence. That is not proper.
Mr. Fucrton-was Mr. Sherman present dnrng that inter
vewi A. Yes Sir that interview called for the recep
ton Of Mr. Shcarman's apology
O. Did Mr. Shcarman and Mr. Bccchcr leave together A.
No SIR Mr. Shearman remained.
Q. Which left frstf A. Mr. Beechcr.
@ Mr.. Shcaman remained behind with you' a. Yes ST.
q. How was Mr.. Beechcr summoned hercf A. BY me.
O. Through whose instrumentaity? A. Through telegram
in Mr. Moutons house
@. Sending telegram? A. Yes, Sir
O. Did you inform him in that tclegram-' A. did not
address the telegram TO him Mr. Mouon sent him the ele-
gram
q Was that the last meeting you had with Mr. Beecheri A.
Yes Sir the last time exchanged word with him. ac-
cordng to my present recollection.