New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-02-09
FURTHER QUESTIONS TO THE PLAINTIFF.

FURTHER QUESTIONS TO THE PLAINTIFF
Mr.. Tllton's sixth day in the witness-chaT was
one Of the most trying ones for him OF the eAahh@
tion The first hour was devoted 10 gathering anu
reading the last scraps of the correspondence Oe-
tween Mr. TiltOn and his wife previous TO 1871
These letters like the others before read. were
mainly in regard to personal ana lanliiy
affairs. Mrs. Tilton's writing being always
hopeful; her husbands generally despond-
ing. In the first letter which was read
the plaintiff discussed the career and character OF
Jesus Christ Nearly all of his letters in fact, con-
tam so ne reference to religious subjects. In one
epstle written while lectuung in the West, Mr.
Tilton depores his disappointment in Mr.. Beeeher,
and makes this resolve: "HencefOrth take no
pattern after public men-great men-famous men,
II Is said that the lawyers for the plaintiff are puz
lied to know why the defense have introduced these
letters and there has been some speculation on this
point regarding the religious views Of the jury.
After the reading Of the letters, Mr.. Evarts re-
sumed the questioning by inquring regarding the
connection Of the witness with Oliver johnson. Mr..
TiIton described Mr. Johnson as "an old gentleman
living in Ncw-York," and made no effort to hide his
hostility toward HIM THIS part of the examination
led to a very sharp encounter between Mr. Evarts
oud the witness. Mr. Evarts seemed curt, as If m
tending 70 rco. any familiarity on the part OF the
W tnes. vs. lie Nil TiltOn appeared inclined 10 argue
n,,as,irys with his examiner. Mr. IiltOns career
On Tie Ipdept7Gent was next reviewed, Mr.. kvarts
questioning the witness rs to whether the
circulation Of that paper had increased during
ns editorship Of il, but he would only testify
10 what Mr. Bowen had told him. quail
fying his reply with the remark that publishers
draw long bows regarding the circulation of their
newspapers. II would seem that the plaintlf ex-
poets that Mr.. Bowen is to testify for the
defense for when asked what his salary
on The Independent had been at various
fines he said that MI Bowen could tell the counsel
when they put him on the stand. After tins the
cross-examinati0n proceeded for short time in
more pleasant tone. The relations between MI
Ti.ion and Mr. Bowen were thoroughly sifted. the
interview between the two men on Dee o. 1870
being again reviewed. The scandals circulated
about MI Tilton which were the subject of that
meeting. were inquired about, Mr.. lilton denOunc-
In al OF them as lies.
After recess the circumstances OF the writing of
The letter demanding Mr.. Beechers retirement from
Ii pulpit and from Brooklyn, were related Mr..
Triton said that he believed then that Mr.. Beecher
would be driven from Brooklyn, adding as 1t will
De" There was a very amusing descent from
gh pitch to absurdity when the witness was under
ooostions about the angry interview between Mr.
IuV.n and Mr. IitOn on the day subsequent 10 the
..uCing Of the letter of demand. Mr.. Evarts became
oce vehement than BE- had been before since the be-
ginning Of the croSs-examnatOn, and, advancing
toward the witness. and shaking his long finger
toward him he asked in harsh voice Did you at
your house that day your first visit TO it after this
iatervicw with Bowen, say to the nurse and Others
there others than your WIFE that you were ruinedT
IN {" replied Mr. Tilton firmly; and then, soon af-
Ger. he asked. ." Who the nurse. Mr.. EvartsP
The witness was obliged to again repeat the names
a. the persons whom he had informed of Mr..
B,cchcr- alleged impurities, before they became a
matter Of general circulation. During the examina-
ton on this point, all the pleasant humor which
had been shown before seemed TO have suddenly
gone out
Mr. Eyarts made an exceedingly searching inquiry
regarding the so-callcd confession Of Mrs Tilton.
and the copy If II made by Mr.. TltOn, both of
which the LITTER says. were dcStroyed-the first by
Lis wife. the copy by himself. No question touch
irg this topic was left unasked, and the witness
positively asserted that the original confession"
tud it, copy were destroyed. The conversation be-
tween Mr. Beecher and Mr. Tton on the night that
the former first saw Mrs Tilton's confession was
referred to. and Mr. Evarts questioning the wit
Less regarding his wlfes health at that time when
tac hoIr OF adjournment arrived