New-York tribune., 1875-02-03
he Court then took recess until 2P. ".
THE TRACY INTERVIEW AT MOULTOY's.

THE TRACY INTERVIEW AT MOULlONS.
After recess the direct examination "as continued
as follows:
Mr. Fulerton-I call your attention next interview at
Mr. Mouons house. after the publication OF the Wood
hull story where Mr. Tracy was present. do you recoec; such
TN interview A. do, Sir.
O. Who were present interview A. Mr. Tracy Mr.
franklin Woodruff Mr. Francis d. Moulton and myself
O. And it took place. believe in the study OF Mr. Moulton'
A. Yes Sir.
O. What occurred after you joined those three gentlemen
Mr Evarts-Won't you give the dae'
Mr. Fuorton-Yes coon after the publication OF the Wood
hull Scandal.
The Winess-As the date my impression is that it
the first Sunday night succeeding, but will not be- viii
swear that that date The interview took place
not far from that time.
O. Was tho first Sunday evening after you returned from
New Iampshc' A Think it at the same time could
not bind myself to that statement
O. Now please state what Occurred A. cannot state what
occurred at the whole interview, for =
O. What occurred after ycu Joined the party my question
vast A. for TO 80 TO Mr.. Moultons house Mr.
Moulton met his front the second soryI think
IN the carly part OF the evening will uot be accurate TO
that-snd told me
O. No you may omit what Mr. Moulton told you Relate
only what occurred you into the presence Of Mr.
Tracyf A. ell Sir went into the presence OF Mr Tracy
Mir Eyarts-Your Honor will notice. this is interview at
which Mr. Beecher not present.
Judge to the question that raised
when Mr. Woodruff examined
Mr Ryarts-We object any evidence concerning it.
Mr. the question: and relates to the
same interview.
Mr. Eyarts-Your Honor will note my exception.
Judge NesonNow begin at what you first heard and fol
low through.
The witness-wel Sir don't how could make intel
lcjble 10 the Jury what said Mr. Tracy without
explanation Of how came to sayit
@ Well that Is our misfortune; just state what took place
after you arrived in the roomf A. We'll went up into the
study Mr. Tracy nnd Mr. Woodruff Mr. Moulton
had accompanied the study: was the FIRST speak AID
said as nearly as recoec Nj Tracy this whole inter
view is without my consent against my protest. have
not authorized you in way through any party to be the
custodian Of any Of the facts In this now learn that
OF them have communicated to YOU and that
see the rest and examine the papers have not been
suited and protest. but" said as the has gone
far az Mr. Moulton informs that by Mr. Beechers advice
and Mr. Woodruff a. md his own you have been taken with
ont my knowledge consultation this exact
from you pledge and promise in advance" e said "What
is III" sad lawyer, Sir and do understand
the etiquette your profession but want you either
lawyer or gentleman TO give me your word Of
honor that II Mr. Beccher and ! should ever
come into collision, he the side and / on
the other, you would not act his counsel
against me- will consult with you unless you give
that pledge" He said Mr. Ttsn, give you that pledge
both as lawyer and as gentleman" sad very well -
and we then proceeded to consultation.
O. Now Sir what occurred further at that consultation 2
A. The frst Incident which remember distinctly was the
handing over to M Tracy by Mr.. Mouon Of the document
now in evidence and known the letter Of contriton In
other words Mr Beecher's communication to through Mr.
Moulton, dated January 1st, 1871
O. Did ne peuse IL : A. Did Mr.. Tracy pousc It,
O. Yea A. Yes sir he held 1t in his hand Il consisted OF
three sheets read and put that under bottom
and then e other and that under the bottom and then
other and think he read it in that way four or i've
times over and al the conclusion Of tho reading he laid
psuer down on the table and said he: "Grea God have
never known anything like this I" And, said he THE
who could dictate such paper this who could express
much grief and hearbrea has already been punished enough
and he ought be further exposed his ges ought
to be exposed to the world"
O. What further occurred at that Interview II you recolect
Mr. Tracy told that case which ought be very
summary treated said that he had told Mr. Woodruff and
had told Mr. Mouton and he would tell me that while the
dnary affairs Of life yngwas not usihabe but reprehens
bic yet this in which the truth ought be denied
and that lying right. He said, furthermore said he
81 address that statement Mr.. Tilton, particularly
10 you as have done 10 them for the that the facts
In this case are ever made public the story confirmed
II will only ruin Mr. Beecher and your weof course"
said he %" will ruin them; but It will also ruin you because
the world will forgive you Tor having cOndoned your
wlfe's crime"
O Well, Sir n you recoeet anything further that
yiew you will please t A. Mr. Woodruff was very
phatc his prohibition Mr. Mouton, OF what seemed
have been Mr. Mouons purpose-tO publish card OF denial
do notI do remember distinctly how much Of the pre-
yiols interview much Of tbs earlier portion Of the inter