New-York tribune., 1875-01-15
O. Tn., woo,d be earlier , A. Zes, Sir.

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q Mr. Fuerton-what occurred when the card was pro-
posed A. Mr. Tion declined to pabsh card; he de-
cned 10 consider such card and he said would ony id 70
controversy he cond not dencuoe those women 70
| cave Mr. Beecher from the result Of hscrme
O. What did Mr. Beechef reply TO that A. don't remember
his reply. .fr
90 What paper Is that that Is handed you IL s the
handwriting Henry Beechor with regard to the pro-
posed card fr Theodore Tton TO mako Mr. Tton told MI
Beocher at that interview that he knew perfectly wen tne CIR
under which he (M Tion had came In contact
with Mrs woodhul and he said that M Beooher must under
stand that such card that would be very unjust card and
an untrue card for him TO publish.
M FuIerton-I shall offer It in evidence.
Tmn PROPOSED DEsUscATIos Woodruff BIT Tnros
who Ras an aoa& & neSet again
her stories, and now utterly repudmte her statements Aa'
concerning me and mine'
BY Mr. Eyas-Tat the proposed card for Mr. Tion to
publish A. Mr.. Beechers proposed card' yes, Sir
q. FOR Mr. Tilton TO publish A. Yes, Sir; be recon-
mcnded, certainly Mr. Tlton to publish II.
@ 1t was be signed by Mr. Boecher 1t was TO be
signed By Mr. Tioni A. To be signed qy Mr. Titoa yes
Sir.
Card marked Exhibit A-No. %"
Mr. Puerton-When Mr. TiltOn sad 10 Mr. Becchcr, You
know the circumstances under which my acquaintance with
Mrs woodhu commenced" did hs state these circumstances
A. Yes Sis
O. What did he say A. He said that he had formed the &C
quanance Of Victoria Woodruff in the beginning in oonse
that from that time to onward up to the Spring OF
1872 he had undertaken to his utmost
influence upnn her, in kindly way for the purpose OF sup
pressing the story concerning Mr. Beecher and his WIFE, ana
unguardd enthusiasm and that Mr. Beecher knew was
not an unguaried enthusiasm that led him to Mrs woodruff
but that he went to her purpose OF protecting his fam
y and himself and Mr. Beeche from the result Of story
which she originally threatened
O. Did anything else occur interview which you have
related that you remcmberi A. Nothing, but that MI
Beecher was deeply affected at the interview.
@ How he affected A. Did not see any hope, did not
soc how the story was be suppressed he said and be wp
usual
O. now call your attention to December 1872 about tho
2Oh consultation between yourselisnd Mr. Tion vnd Mr.
Beecher regard 20 statement A. What the date Srf
O. About December goth A, 1922
O. Yes about proposed statement that was - A. Oh
yes, remember it.
O. Where did that interview take place A. Took place at
my house in Remsen street
O. State you please what occurred A. There were pres
cnt Mr. Titon Mrs Tlton Mr. Beecher and myself Mr. Til
had communicated to his intention publishing what he
had written which story Of the whole afar-the account
of the whole affair lie had made one alteration
in It, OF statement from the exact truth or had
stated the exact truth in language that was
delicate aud be wanted M Beeher to hear read before its
publication and Mr. Bcecher my invitation came to hear
read and Mr. Ton said to Mr. Beccher will read to you
one passage from this statement and you stand that
you stand any part and he read to him passage from
that statement which about follows nearly as can
recolect
Mr. Ewarts-The statement will speak for set
Mr.. Fuerton-What did he read
Mr.. Ewarts-The statement will state.
Mr. Fulerton-No, what did he read
Mr. Enthusiastically let us have the statement.
Mr. Fuerton-No but he read from something What did
he say when he read
Judge Nelson-I think Is verbal communication directly
to Mr. Beecher and therefore it is admissible.
Mr. Evarts-No do not understand it BE had written
paper which he read. We want that written paper
The Witness-Wel. Mr. Tilton stated
Mr. Eyarts-Dont argue the question.
The Witness-I beg pardon.
Mr. Evarts-we think we are entitled the written paper,
and that parole evidence OF m contents cannot be given
Mr. Fuleron-I asking what Mr. Tton Said read to
Mr.. Beecher that occasion.
Judge Neson-Well ask him what he said
Objected TO- l''''' ''-'' 'N
Judge Nelson-Can you tell what he said. Independently
the paper? A. Yes, sir.
Mr. Evarts- Independently OF reading from paper what did
be say; that is what other than what he read
Mr. Fuerton-No that is not my proposition.
Mr. Eyarts-Wel, know that is not your proposition
not be extraordinary you did know it, because have stated
it very plainly
Mr. Eyarts-But his Honor has said
Mr. Fullerton - know his Honor has said, and you have
said and have right say without interruption We
all have rights here.
Mr. EvartsOf course you have rights here.
Mr. FuertonWe3, it don't to be Of course from the
way you addressed Now propose to give in eyid
ence occurred between the parties that OCCASION and
II Mr. Tton said read anything want the witness to re-
peat what said and what he read not giving evidence
any do not propose that and even
II | did, it is not such document as 1t is
necessary to produce hse order give 1t in evidence Whit
desire to know this what communication made, in any
possible FORM by Mr. Tton to Mr. Beecher, that called from
him reply.