New-York tribune., 1875-02-04

use Il had been once given In evidence Mr. Moulton test
ses that Mr. Ton much soened in his feelings by whA
Mr. Tracy revealed to him to the nature OF the tesumo'
yvea by Mrs Ton before that Examining Committee ana III
order effect her purposethe purpose that sho had IN '
in denying the truth Of the story which ahoat and "hcn
hSd led the invesgation-I cay in harmony WIN a nc
prepared this report for the purpose OF covering P ~ s
scandal
Judge Ncon-That Is your inference from your compehen
sion Of the whole evidence far You think that is properly
drawn iron the evidence.
Mr. Fucrion-Propery drawn from what know is in the
mind Of this witness and the evidence he can give 1t Is
permitted
Mr. Boach-Your Honor under entire misapprehenson
In REGARD to the testimony OF Mr. Mouon 1t called out by
the other side that Mr. Ton being highly ncensed at the ap
parance Of his wife before the Committee bentupon some
hostile action that he then had interview in the presence
Of Mr.. Monlon with Mr. Tracy, and Mr. Tracy then
represented him the character Of his wes eydenc, 80
that he Modified aud sofened, and was IN
duced to prepare this report. Now, they gave IN
evidence the interview which Mr. ton was present. ana
now-Mr Tton being the sandwe ask him 10 detai tha
Interview the hlngthe subject matter when they
gave In evidence and certainly is Objectionable US cunn
lative evidence.
Judge Neilson-No.
Mr. BeachAnd they having introduced the interview ana
ne which there occurred ceranywe are not pFecudeu
from proving the interview by another witness
Judge Nclson-Wen them call bis attention to the interview
and then learn
MI BeacA-Ths is just what are trying TO do Sir
Judge Nelson-No no. learn he was induced to prepare
his report in that way
Mr. Puerton-hat question the exact ground on
which have already put H.
Mr. EvarsWe would like be pointed TO the evidence that
said TO have come in on our examhaon' 'A' Is W 0'
Of the allegation.
Judge Neilson-wcl. we will take 1t on that basis
Mr. Fullerton-ITo the wness Now. under what crcum-
stances did you prepare that short repOrti
Mr. Evas-If your Honor please we don't assent to that
Judge Neilson-No; your objection is noted
Mr. Eyars-No; but II is question OF fact not OF law we
only ask that we may referred to the evidence upon our part
that is claimed.
Judge Ne!son-Ny recollection general that there was
evidence OF that character.
Mr. Eyarts-Yes Sir; but II on their own part
Judge Ncilson-I don't recollect who called 1t out
Mr. EvartsThat the very point want to be satisfied on
Your Honor allows the evidence We muet make our oblec-
ton.
Judge Nelson-Well proceed.
Mi Eyarts-Note an exception to its admission.
Mr Fuerton-Now II that report drawn by you in con-
sequence Of any communication made to you by Mr. Tracy OF
which Mr. Mouon spoke his testimony you on and state
Mr. RvsrsThat question object to, your Honor please
Judge Ncilson-Yes, Sir.
The Wness-I had two interviews with Gen Tracy two or
three
Judge NelsonCome to the one mentioned by Mr. MOulton
Mr. Evarts-with reference TO this statement
The witness-I think Mr. Nouon mentioned oil those inter
views because they all had reference to the thing
Mr. Beach-Ycs, he did mention them all
Mr. Fyarts-They hadn't all reference to this paper.
Mr. Blackwell want TO give this evidence in regard TO
this interview OF which Nj MoutOn spoke.
Judge Noson--As leading to this paper
Mr. Blackwell Sir, in reference 10 anything
Mr. Eyarts-Yery well, object
Mr. Beach-That is your right
Mr. EyartsThc only ruling has been ha you had right 70
call his attention what passed leading TO the preparation Of
this paper
Judge NesonAs circumstance leading to its preparation
Mir. Evarts-Yes, Sir; this paper or any other.