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New-York tribune., 1875-02-11
A NEW IMpUrATIoN ON MR.. rILroN.

After recess, the cross examination Of Dir. Thton
was continued as follows
Mr. Evarts-Mr Ton before Miss Bessie Turner left for
the West in or after January, 1S7 any letters taken
from her. by her except these letters that have been
given in evdencehese two that asked your attention 10
A. know nothing OF any such circumstance, Sir
G. OF any other letters A. No, Sir.
O Well that is what understandable you don't know Of
any other having been taken or written by herf A. No.
Sir.
O. Do you remember Mr. Ton, whether upon the occasion
Of the conversation between you and Mr. Bowen on the occa
sion when Oliver johnson present at part Of the inter
view in December before the Goth the 26th OF Decem
bedo you remember whether in regard to any stories
about you made the subject OF consideration there
was any reference 10 with which you were
charged with bein. connected in Northheid Mhhesoa' n
No. Sir
O. Do You remember when you in Northfed' Mime
sofa in one Of your lecturng tours A Could not fix the
date.
O. But do you remember Of being there at a A. Rcmem
Der of lecturing there once.
q Now do Won remember when that was? A. could not
fix IT,
O. Which season? A. It s good while ago; several years
ago: six or seven years ago should think; remcmbr stay
inc at the house OF q cler yman
O Well | want to fix the date Of that II can II your
memory will enable You to do So Was in 67S or 6s9 or
earlier! A. could not fix that Sir but think can get the
date for you by applying my lecture agent as did yesterday
for the date at Tdeoute.
O. Well we will have get the date, of~couse, correctly, il
tits be had ALL A. What circumstance do you refer to-
O. Well 20 on now You remember ccturing there, and
being the guest Of clergyman there A. Yes, Sir.
O. And the date Of that we, perhaps would like. Well, do
YOU remember as among the stories mputacns without
gard TO the question whether there anything in or not
that there was topic subject Of imputaton or charge
AGAINST you IN reference your conduct while there A
Never heard Of it, Sir until this moment.
O. Never heard Of up this time A. No, Sir.
O. And it was not topic mentioned or referred TO- so as to
define tmark it, in that conversation between you and Mr.
Bowen A. No Sir have heard anything about un-
III your mention Of ii
New-York tribune., 1875-02-11
TIE WRITING OF THE TRUE STORY.

O. Now, Mr. Tilton, | understand that some
where along towards the end OF December 1871 there
existence preparation paper which has been
here think called described True Sory!" A. Yes
Sir.
O. Who wrote that paper' A. wrote 1t.
O. When did you write III "A The latter end OF December,
1872
O. Was II written with all the documents which ts frame
included tine' Was in complete form Of compost
ton. which included the documents that it en-
braced In It's scheme' A Ny impression Is that
ons or two documents were not in for instance the
tpartite covenant think that had copy Of that Mr.
Caan possessed that. Ny recollection that the document
was to be included.
O. But with that exception you think had been reduced to
complete FORM that ordinary reader could take up
and follow A. My impression is that perhaps or two
olher papers were not in.
O. But otherwise it in shape that anyone who could
read writing could read and understand III Could under
stand all that was there.
O. 1t was not phonographic stenosraphc characters
merely! A. No Slr
O. 1t was in English, A. What is that, sir:p
O 1t was in English and in ourAordnary- A. As good
English as could write
n Yea Now when II at hu was that document ever made
complete by including what have been the omitted docu
ment, A. do think, Sir it was made complete by
the inclusion OF the parte covenant That my best
collection.
O. or any otherwise than as It then read You have said
YOU thought perhaps other papers might have been
omitted a. Yes Sir.
20 Was It all written ont in complete form than it
then wasl A. My recollection is that 1t IN man
uscrpt SO complete ii ought TO have been for publication
# had been sent to press that Is say the tparte
was never incorporated into it. Nevertheless, pos
tive as TO that.
O. But there place designated for tina. to in,
there A. Yes that Is my recollection.
O. So that the bringing OF that document and inserting
would have made paper complete' A. There may per.
hsps have been two or three other breaks
O. Have you any recollection that there was' A. will not
speak positively it long since have the manuscript
O. Now, Sir, how bulky paper thati A. think It
would occupied about two three columns OF newspa
per, printed.
O. 1t was written on-what was 1t on-foolscap paperi A.
think 1t was; yes, Sir
O. And written on one side only' A. Yes, sis
New-York tribune., 1875-02-11

O. Now about how many sheets OF foolscap' A. dont re-
member.
@. How A. I don't remember
O. Well good manyf 1t would take good many' A. Ies'
Sr
@ don't know so much about columns OF newspaper I"
an editor, A. don't know how many sheets II was.
O. Iwould take pretty thick pamphlet, wouldn't 1t! A.
Well would be thick your hand perhaps rolled up
@ mean ofhe foolscap not more than THAR A. should
think perhaps-we little thicker than hat liSeer
ring stenogaphers notebook about half an inch thick
don't know how thick It was, Sir.
O. How many copies OF that were ever made by you OF "
your knowledgeS A. No copy Of IT,
q. No copy of 1t NADER A. No. Sir; not By me or 70 my
knowledge. never any copy OF IL.
O. Was that paper ever desroycd2 A. To my best know
edge was destroyed by Ton She told Whether
that is
O. No matter about the communication from your wife? A
That is all know about it.
O. But far you believe it was destroyedY n hes s
@. But not by you personally? A. Not by me.
O. Not by your design A. No. Sir she told me that she had
destroyed 1t.
O. Well don't care for any conversation between you and
your wife You believe destroyed bat not by you, ana
not by your design A. | believe yes, Sir.
@ Now when did you last that paper in existence or
know Of its existence? A great while ago, Sir don't re-
member .
O. How long about 80 your recollection goes did 1t
continue to be existence your knowledge A. doh
know Sir only know that last Spring think Mrs llto
told me that she had destroyed it, When che destroyed H.
don't know.
O. dont ask for anything that from wife to your
A. Yes, Sir.
O. Then so far as you know OF It's eXence-and my inquiry
was solely how long you continued to see it, or to know OF m
existence othersel A. don't remember that ever sa"
since the Spring OF 1S73 somewhere about that time
O. And you did to your recollection as late as tha n
don't think saw it very long after the time It written It
safp did. don't
Der.
O. You don't remember how late' A. No. Sir.
O. But some months at least existed did it not? a. can
not answer as that have distinct recollection about it,
New-York tribune., 1875-02-11
NO LETTERS DESTROYED BY MR.. TILToY.

O. Now, Sir, have you at any time destroyed
any Of Becchers letters that passed to your notice
during these transacilonsf A. What is that Siri
@ Have you any time destroyed any Of Mr. Beechers
letters that passed in transactions your notice
at any time, A had any of Mr.. Beechers letters,
Sir. Mr. Beechern any letters. don't under
sisnd what you refer to-
q. Well l viii have to repeat my question. Have
you at any time destroyed any letters papers from
Mr. Boocher, that in any of these transactions,
conferences consultations 10 your notice during the
period between the 10Th Of December 1870 and the present
timer A. No, Sir.
@. Very well. A. Ineyer had any to destroy
Judge Nelson-That is not necessary to the Say
"No;" that answers IT,
O. Have you destroyed any papers letters Of Mr. Moulton,
n. No. Sir; not one.
O. That arose in the same way and during the peod
A. No, Sir.
@ any your own either Mr. Beecher or to Mr. Mou
ton, that used shown to either OF them during the
progress Of this of these consultations between you
A. No, Sir; whatever May please your Honor think
perhaps that answer ought to bssmended TO this extent Mr.
Mouton In the habit very frequently ofwrng me two or
three little lines saying Dear Theodore around and join
me al supper something Of that kept any such
notes as those.
Judge NelsOn-You have right to quallfyi
Mr. Eyarts-Oh OF course
The wtnessI didn't quite understand the purport OF your
question, Mr Eyarts.
Mr. Eyar-You understand the meaning Of 1t nowi A. Yea
ST.
@ You don't understand the objects you mean A.
No, Sir.
@ Well didn't intend to tell you A Well, how you
expect me TO give youa proper answerf
Mr. Eyarts-Well, don't know.
Mr. Beach, think the object is very apparent.
Mr. Eyars-Wel, the witness says II is not 10 him.
MI Beach-He attributes that your mystery which do
not
MT FyarsI haven't mystery about IT, not the least
The Wnces-l just said under oath that have not
aesroved any of Mr. Mou,tons letters the four years
! presume have destroyed many little notes.
New-York tribune., 1875-02-11
MR. BEECHER's LETTERS ABOUT MRS. WOODHULLS
STORY.

SlOh1.
Mr.. Evarts-No matter; | don't ask you any
thing else; am asking for any Internationally,
whether you did or not say certain thing at certain time.
just look at that letter. Mr. Ton and say in whose hand
writing is? Letter handed to the waess A. 1t is in the
handwriting OF Mr.. Beecher, Sir.
O. Do you remember receiving that and conyyng 10 your
wifef A. Yes, Sir
O. You received from Hr Beecher pesonay a No Sir
@ From Mr.. Mouton! A. Yes, Sir.
O. There is no date this do you remember in any
necton what time what year, what part Of year was? A
Nv recollection h Sir it written about six months after
the events TO which aludes and the date was omitted
order
O Well no matter about it; only want to get the fact
The Witness-TO make no inconsistency
O. You think it written in the! A. Spring Of 1873
Mr. Eyarts lreadingl:
Ny DEAR TnroN: hoped that you would be shielded
knowledge OF the great wrong that has been done to
Won and through you 10 universal womanhoOd hardly
bear speak Of aude to matter than which nothing
be IMAGINED more painful to pure @ and w9man nature
know way aud the power OF prayer God has been
refuge in many before He will now hide you in his
payon uu the storm be Oyerpast The rain that
the flower the earth will pass at length and the siem bent
but not broken, will rise again and blossom as before
Every PURE earth will feel that this WantOn and
unpoyoked assault is aimed at you but reaches TO universal
Meantime your dear children will love you with double ten
dernes and Theodore against whom these shafts are hurled
an Sd that this revelation from the pit has given him
sight danger that before hidden by pecous appear
and promises OF usefulness.
Mr. Mors-It is mispnnt here T. C., in book which he
held.
MI Eyarts-"specous" IT is hereby specons appear
ances and promises Of usefulness May God keep him in
courage i'm c arduous struggle which he wages against
sity and bring him out though much tried, like gold seven
times fined .
have not spoken OF myself No word could express the
sharpness and depth OF my In yOnr behalf dear and
honored friend walks in the fire by the side OF those He
loves and in heaven neither you Theodore shall
regret the discipline how hard soeyer may seem
May aud turn those poor creatures who have been
given all this sOrOwiu harm 10 those who have de
served % such treatment at their hands
commend YOU 70 my mothers God my dear friend May
His smile bring Aght in darkness and Ills love be perpetual
Summer 20 yOu
Very truly yours, HENRY WARD BEEcHER
@ The occurrence which this refers the publication OF
the Woodruff scandal is nof A. Yes Sir; which had taken
place several months previous.
q Well which had taken place; we. know when took
place What it refers to is the Woodruff scandali A. Yes
Sir
Nj Evarts-Thc publication OF the wOodhall scandal
Letter marked " ID, i03 ~
New-York tribune., 1875-02-11
TIE READERS OF TIE TRUE STORY.

Mr. Evars-Now We are right about it-that the
completed manuscript have reduced it to existence and
as you have answered about IT, you did exhibit 70 DR.
Storrs' A. No, Sir.
O And did not hand to him read to him anything out OF
that paper A. No. Sir because had already read the sub
stance.
Mr.. Eyarts-No matter what your reasons were We
will have that struck out You did do IT, Did you show
that manuscript completed was Charles Storr and IL
So did you leave It with himi A. think not Sir
q Did you show to leave It WITH (and now speak OF
the pamphlet sef-he written manuscript to Mr. Paige the
arisi A do not remember whether did not; think
not, but still | will not be certain
q Did you to Mr. B. f. Tracy-that very paper, A. Yes,
Sir read him every word OF that from beginning to end
z Did you to Mr.. Franklin Woodruff A. Yes, Sir.
New-York tribune., 1875-02-11
WHO HAD ACCESS TO THE TRUE STORY.

@. Do you remember handing that paper to any
person and leaving it for perusa' A. Yes, Sir.
O. At the will Of that personl A. Yes Sir several persons
O. Now Sir you give the Of those persons? A.
showed it the Hon. William c. Dewitt Of this city, for
one.
@. And wheng A. I don't remember when.
O. Anybody else' A. showed it to Mr. George A. Bell
O. When? A. don't remember that.
@ Now in showing Mr. Dewitt, did you leave it in his
possession' A did, Sir.
O. And for how long did he retain itG A. day two,
think.
O. And with Mr. Bel, how was It? Did you leave in his
possession and how long did you leave it, A. should think
he had it day or two; don't remember how long.
O. Now whom else did you show itl A. think showed
Duncklee Of this city, don't remember his first name
O. Well he is weLknOwn person. Is he not? A Yes, sr
O Du-nck-le-ei A. don't know how he spells It,
O. And did you leave it with himi A. think did, Sir
O. Give me any other person, If you please that You reen
ber A. don't remember them at present. but showed 1t 10
a number Of persons.
O. And those the only names you can gye' a. Those
are the only names that occur to me at present.
O. Did you SO show and this "true story as it is
called with Mr. Goodrich-Wliam W. Goodrichl A. No, Sir
O. You did notG ANo, Sir I never showed it to him
at ALL
O. Did you show It to or leave it with the Rev Dr. Sors'
A. read the original
O. Now my question, if you please A. No, Sir not the
completed manuscript.
O. Did you show it to or leave It with him9 A. No, Sir
O As wholef A. No, Sir.
O. Now you did read some part OF it, 4. The
O. No matter; don't ask you what part A. didn't read
any part Of il o him.
New-York tribune., 1875-02-11

Mr. Eyaswe you may make any qualification OF course
Judge Neso-We you have destroyed any notes or
letters except little notes! A. Yes Sir have destroyed no
important paper.
Mr. EyarsMy inquiry substantially, OF course confined
papers that had arisen and been the subject OF
A. Yes Well wish to make my consistent with my
oath.
New-York tribune., 1875-02-11
WHAT Mr.. TnToY SAID TO Mr.. HALLIDAY.

@ After the publication Of the Woodruff scandal
in November 1872 did You have conversation with Mr. Hal
day the subject OF that scandal anything that should be
said done in consequence OF i A. remember CONVERSE
ton that had with Mr. Halliday in company with Mr. Bell
do not remember the date precisely.
q Very WE'LL that Is the time to which refer. "A. Yes
q, Where tlati A. At Mr.. HallidAy's house.
@ And by previous appointment A That have forgotten
Sir
@ Well liont know am sure You were together there
New-York tribune., 1875-02-11
KISSING A COMMON WAY OF sALUTATIoN.

Q. Very well; you have referred to an occurrence,
MI Tlton, upon occasion which you put somewhere
think from the 18th the 20h OF January 1871 an occasion
during Mr. Mouons serous illness, in which Mr. Beecher ac-
osed you meeting You the house Of Mr. Mouon as he was
leaving it. and salaed you with Kiss on the forehead A.
Yes, Sir.
O. Do you remember that occurrence? A. Yes, Sir
O. Now in the years Of your acquaintance with Mr. Beecher
and up time Of any estrangement at whatever date
Won put that fact in your intercourse you and Mr. Beecher
in the habit salutng another with kiss? A. No, Sir;
we had done 50 in earlier years occasionally
O. Well asked you up the period OF any estrange-
ment between your A. Oh, beg pardon thought you
asked me during these last four years.
@ Oh nor say up to the period OF any etranscment be-
tween yos? a. Yes Sir.
O. Had you been in the habit OF sanng one another with
kiss A. Not in the habit, Sir but 1t had been done.
@ Well, was it frequent occurrence! A. No, Sir; not
frequent,
O. But II was occasional A. Yes, Sir.
O. There nothing marked unusual, there during
the period Of this friendship Of yours that you should salute
one another with kiss There no habit Sir it rather
noticeable event that any such thing happened.
New-York tribune., 1875-02-11
cHR1srEYIYG on rHE LETTER on COYTRITION.

@. 1t would be rather noticeable occurrence,
yes Nj Tton when did this for the paper Of the 1st
Of January s OF the Letter Of Conon first come to be
given toitf A. IdOnt know, Sir.
O. Was It spoken Of aud described far you know
No 20 the time OF this trial, an apoogy'
Mr. Beach, submit Sir that that 10 wholly mmaeTal what
il may have been spoken Of abroad.
Judpe Neison-Do you spoken Of between the paref
Mr. Ryarts-Yes Sir; between the parties
Mr. Beach-Between the parties well that is.no the ques-
ton.
judge Neson- cannot conceive would be proper except
in that view.
Mr. Eyarts-Peope that hadntanythng to do with 1t, OF
course don't care what they called it, ITO the witness
Hadn't been in any descriptions Of so far Is you know
occurring between Mr. Mouon and yourself or 10 which
gave publicity any descriptions OF it, spoken OF the apology
until the time this ralf A. Do understand you now to
refer 10 the which has been by Mr.
Beecber In talking with meS
O BY you or Mr. Moulton in any description public or
private, thst you have given Of It, hasn't been called an
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GRAND FAIR
AND
AL Exhibition

The Second Annual Fair of the Agricultural,
Mechanical ard Horticultural Association of
Mobile, VIII be held Tuesday, April ~; 1875,
and continue five DAYS. The most beautiful
grounds in the South Most delightful drives IN
the World Every arrangement made for the en-
lovmeut of visitors, No entry fee char ged ex-
hibitors. Races each day of the Fair. Railroads
and Steamboats, carry passengers and articles for
exhibition vt half rates. Send TO Secretary for
premium List. Buy an excursion Ticket and
come to the Fair. l44eHt ap3lm.
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DIVINE SERvIcEs.-Rev. R. Q.
Piailard ofNew Orleans, of the Pres
P'terlan Church, will preach the I'd,
fpnday in this mouth Qllh), at Moss
UNI at lOi A. NJ, and on the Satgr-
rsy evening previous at 7 o'clock. Ho
h' preach in the school house at
%erantor on Friday evening previous
Hnexi Flidsy-at u o'clock.
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BRISK IL JACOBSON of Mobile have
Feceived a large stock of spring and
summer goods, which they sell at low
prices. A gentleman can obtain an
punt OF clothing for outer or inner
wear as good and lew from them as
rom any house, and we advise our
Friends TO give them a call when they
flsit that city.
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I have on hand 80, 00o to 100, 0Oo, well burnt
Brick. which ! will dispose of al prices 10 sui
the times, lar
At my place, above Noes Point.
6m HENRY EHLERS
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Married,

al The residence Of the brides faith
the 3Otn ult., by Rev. Father
"ise, air. WALTER DENNY and Miss
,0LOAH, daughter Of Lyman Randall
Fsq. all OF this county.
LIE Printers were recollected by
ue parties with the customary prin-
ee and we wish the happ,
1uple 4 pleasant voyage Ger the sea
i'e with never a cloud too darken
'e sunlight of tLcir love and happi-
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PosTPoNEMENT OF THE TEXAS REAL
ESTATE DRAwING-Os wing 70 the iDvarible
custom of postpoaing Drawings. the public will
not believe they will take place until the expect
ed posfponeuent iskes place. Although literally
pafronized, We have not disposed Of quite all
the tickets. Owing to the above cause. together
with the u ,precedented rains and Hoods through
out the entire South, as well rs Texas. and as we
are determined TO have a full drawing thereby
insuring entire satisfaction to all ticket holders,
we have postponed our drawing TO May Eth
about sixty days, when every prize shall be
paid in full. amounting to over 5000 acres Of
choice land centrally locaied. near rail roads, "
Houses 1926 Gold Coin prizes, among them one
Of . 10, 900 and sDe Of $5,0Op. Our enterprise is
endorsed by the City Council. Reliable Agents
wanted. Send for Circulars; they viii convince
you, We are both Belis5ls and responsible. Tick
cts redscei 20 81. Eleven for $40 and % for $40.
No connection with any other simijs- enterprise.
J. r FOSTER,
mehlaAa. Manager. HoUsTos, TkKAs.
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Mr., g. NJ. Oruzlt, has just laid in
, full supply, aud fine assortment OF
Choice Family Groceries, Dry Goods,
Motions, Fancy Articles, Boots and
Shoes, Readymade Clothing ETC., TO
which he invites attention.
sHe'alrc has supplied his Bar with
the finest OF liquors and cigars. His
gard will be found in our columns.
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Important to Patrons andAll Consumers
GR.aNGE STORE.
Biloxi MISSISSIPPI.
Pas. Chri..ia. n..s,l

II aving adopted the Grangs Plan of Cash
III Sales. n low profit, | an enabled 70 make
u supp III on the email margin Of ten cents in
the dollar. and in ordor to 60 operate direct
with consumers, j have inApguraied = ssstem
By which you can Procure fresh, and of the finest
ii n, a. who lesaie prices. 4
will keep Muse nty on hand = well
selected Stock Of Goodr Of every variety.
l will receive oil kinds Of Country Probes on
sale OF In exchange fer goode. l propose deal
ing largely in Oysters and fih and will there.
fore be able TO ill all orders promptly and
reasonably.
II. G X. BROWNING
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Dir. BEcHr las lately returned from
P trip to Mobile with a nice assort-
lnent OF perfumery, hair OILS, soaps,
linen finished paper collars, backing
ftc. etc ; aud has repainted his barter
ifhop, SO that he is prepared TO fix up
4 gentleman and put him in the best
y order, aud make him feel like "a
pew man"
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scopes, and many ether valuable articles gwen
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Full pa, ticulars. together with AN illustrated %
pages book and a hsndsome Gem Chrome sent
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Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-07-06

Wilson's Amphitheatre and Jack
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