Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1875-02-18
ON-BEECHER Trial.
Trenfy-sirth Day.

T,renty-sirth Day.
This days session was interesting mainly OH
account of tue contentious between the coun-
sci. There were some sharp passages. in which
all the attorneys in the case participated. The
cross-examination of Tilton by Evarts was con-
tnued- but nothing of Importance elected
from the witness. Much time was consumed in
reading the correspondence of Theodore and
Elizabeth.
T.renty-serenfh Day.
Tilton was still on the stand. under the cross
examination of Mr. Evarts. The witness wa,
unusually cross himself, and lost his balance at
times. He admitted that the scandal was first
published through him. Judge Nelson in
formed the jury that he had received a note il
forming him that persons in the rear of the
jury-box were in the habit of Intentionally dis
cussing the testimony in the hearing of jurors.
He warned all such persons that, if they re-
peated the offense they would be severely and
summary dealt with.
T,renfy-eighH Day.
The cross-examination Of Tilton was continued
by Mr.. Evarts. The latter read letter which
written by the witness explaining the Win
sted Conn affair. He said TIE lady was
protege of his wifes. She was staying at the
same hotel. but there being no fire in her room
and q stove in his. she had come into his room,
to share the heat, and sat by the fire reading to
him, while he lay on his bed. He was ques-
toned closely regarding his relations with
Victoria Woodruff He said he never visited
her house more than a dozen times, and spent
but one night under her roof Tie witness
stated that among his personal acquaintance
was Bishop Gilbert Haven. who was frequent
visitor at his house previous to the commence
ment of this trouble.
Tsrenfy-niath Dag.
The courtroom was densely packed. not
outstanding the terrible condition of the
weather. The cross-questioning of Tilton by
Eyarts was continued, but no fresh develop
ments were made. Counsel occupied most of
the time in reading Tlton's True Story and
calling upon the author to verify each of its
allegations. 1t very dull day. the pro-
ceedings being wholly unintelligible to the
audience. for the most part. and not very inter-
esting, although important indicating de-
fense's theory concerning Tiltons conduct in
the tripartite covenant and the composition of
the Bowen letter, which probably will be that
he was trying to keep the scandal open for a
purpose.
TLiIfisN Day.
When the court opened at eleven o'clock
it was found that all of defendants coun-
sci and one juror. were absent, being then
on the ferry boat which got blockaded in the ice
while crossing the East river. and the court adj
journed to p. m. On the reassembling of the
court, all the parties were present: but as there
was danger of their being unable to return to
New York in the present condition of naviga-
ion. Mr.. Evarts moved to adjourn to Monday,
which was concurred in. just as defendant as
usual, stood still at particular place to permit
his wife to pass by his side, Mr.. Beach came up
behind. Defendant took a notion to survey the
gallery. as he often does. and ON turning
around, he was face to face with the counsel
With genial smile the Plymouth pastor seized
the learned counsels hand and warmly shook
it. brief interchange of civilities took place
and as he was passing into his seat. Mr.. Beach
placed his hands Beecher's hips, in playful
and friendly way.