New-York tribune., 1875-01-15

Mt Sinai there the barren sand and ihere was ne
ton Of hope and despair marked the pilgrimage OF old
only might lead TO the Promised Landor like Moses sha
sSoS% od inspire you 10 restore and Tebad and
while doing to cheer and sustain outside OF u ano'n he
sorey needs help in heart and spirit will prove e @
few able TO live aud in another world tne
II i would be Of comfort to you and then to send me
letter OF true nw1rdaeSs outcome OF your yh % @ ite,,
nS S DC s pf % vo@ am and viii be an
to for your heart experiences are o'on n l ns,nye
heaven TO the hungry God has enr'cheo your nai h''
May not others partake go
Mr. Fulcrton-That letter. If the Court please Is also with
out signature.
@ Do you know anything of the writing of that letter
A. No. Sir
O. Your permission hen not obtained, so far as
you know was Theodores obtained for the writing Of that
letter. A. No. Sir
letter marked Exhibit No. 1917
Mr. Fuertoa| desire to have the envelope marked tof
identification.
Envelope marked mo 1S" for Identification
O. Handing paper to witness j now show you another paper
and ask you handwriting is A. Elizabeth Tiltons
O. Did it into your possession at any time A. ies
Sir. Did it what, SIR
@ Did TO you In possession A. IL came INTO
my possession yes. Sir
O. From whom did yon receive it' A. From Mr. Beecher
Mr. Fulcrton-I offer the letter in evidence
Mr. Evars-I your Honor please, Mr. Fullerton suggests
that the air is somewhat close he G.
Judge Neilson-Will the officer open that winaow' run
down the upper part further, lease
MI Fuleron-(Readin ,, 49,, o,. ,o,,
%As Mr. aouon has returned will yor not your infu
ence to have the papers in m b
Mr.. Fulerton-No signature.
Letter marked " Exhibit No H."
O. Handing witness hand you still another letter.
and me- If you please, in whose handwriting sf a.
Elizabeth Tions.
O. From whom did you receive 1t II any onei A. From Mr..
Bcecher.
O When, A Does II bear datei did not look 70 see
whether 1t bore date.
@. May Sd, 1871 A. About that time Si
Mr. Fullerton-I offer it in evidence. -
My future either life death would be happier could
but feel you forgaye while you forget me- In all he
sad complications OF the past years, my endeayo was
entirely to ssep o% forever y0q % of IT,
were love- larger uniiring generosity aud nSttd"g|
ITO Mr. Shearmanl. NeSthiding underscored believe
Mr.. shearmani
Mr. Shearman-Yes Sir.
Mr. FuIerton-And an exclamation marked after Ill
Mr.. Sheaman-Yes Sir.
Mr. FIlerton-Continuing the reading OF the letter]
"Tha failed utterly we both know but now ask forgive
ness"
Letter marked Exhibit Nov. IS"
O. Do you remember time after the receipt OF this let
ter that has been you OF that was published
in The Goden Age Theodore Tton being the authorf a.
Yes, sir
Mr. Eyars-How is that relevant. II your Honor pease-a
| poem by Mr.. Tilton'
Mr. Fuleron-His Honor don't know as well az DO now
| is relevant
Mr. Evarts-0f course not
Mr. Fulerton-Pe,haps had better tell have not got to
that point yet will your Honor when 1t Is proposed
| to be read what the pertinency OF is
@ Do you recollect that pcemf A. Very we'll indeed Sir
O. State what followed between you and Mr. Beecher, any
thing after the publication of that poemi A. saw Mr.
BeeCher.
O. Where A. Walking over to New York with hm-I had
crossed from the Brooklyn shore with him.
O. What did he say regard that poem' He said that
he was very sorry that had been published that it almost
broke his heart TO reak that he thought that Theodore Ton
ought not TO have published IT, that ho considered virtually
telling OF the story Of himself and Elizabeth He said he
thought it was ndecae for Theodore TO have done it. guess
I said that by the way myself; yes, Sir, said that
O. That it was indelicatef A. Yes, Sir said it.
O. Was there anything said about being breach OF the un-
derstandng about keeping the matter secret No. Sir not
that remember
Mr.. Fulcrton-I now offer the poem In evidence.
Judge Neilson-Go and read it.
Mr. Fullerton-It Is entitled, Sir Msmedukes Musings
BY Theodore Tilton ="
Iwon noble fame.
But with a sudden fr0wn,
The people snatched my crown,
And in the mire trod down
My lofty name
Ibore bounteous purse
And beggars by the way
Then blessed me day BY day,
But !, grown poor as they.
Have row their curse.
gained what men called friends.
But now their love is hate.
And hive learned too late
How mated minds unmate.
And friendship ends
Iclasped womans breast
AS her heart knew.
Or fancied, would be true,
who proyed-alss, she tool
False like the rest
am now all bereft-
As when come tower doth fall
And gate and bridge and all
But 7 account It worth
All pangs Of fair hope crossed
All loves and honors lost
To gain the heavens. as cost
OF losing earth.
So lest be inclined
To render iii for i'll,
Henoeforth In me instil. 49,
Oh God sweet good VIII
To all mankind
Sleepy Hollow, November 1st., 1871.
The poem was marked Exhibit No 16
Mr. FuertOnH your Honor please could not fnish an
other topic il commenced It, and would break the continuity
OF It. l. therefore, ask your Honor to adjourn
Judge Nelson To the Jury-Retun to your places Gentle
men, at o'clock.
The witness-May " step down." your Honori
Judge Nielson-Yes, sir
Mr. MalisOn-ohe Clerk)-The Court will now take re-
cess until two o'clock
TILToN DROPPED BY THB CHURCH
The Court met at p. NJ, pursuant to adjourn
ment
FRANCIS MoULros's direct examination resumed
Mr. Fullerton handing witness paper THE paper being
shown you ask whether you saw beforef A. Yes Sir
have seen II before.
@. Wheref A. II was sent TO me by Mr. Beecher.
@ In whose handwriting ut, A. Henry Ward Beechers
O. Did You have any conversation atIhe timer A. About
| that time had conversation; yes Sir
O. ANYTHING which the letter may relaef A. Yes, Sir;
dropping Tuton's