New-York tribune., 1875-02-03

Judge NclsOn-st in general motive Isl mere inference
from the act
Mr. Fuleron-Your Honor will understand different mo
tive is imputed TO him.
Judge Neison-You have the fact.
Mr. Evarts-That trouble that they not howeu 10
what the motive His acts must be judgeu o oy 0
10 whom they submitted.
Mr. Fuerton-Thati is not good rule Of law or phosophy
either
Mr Rvarts-You cannot examine him as to that
Judge Nelson Go on.
n, Frper4o,Uaa the nreparaton and the publication
Che proposed publication that article any connection at all
with your prosecuting the claim agsinct Mr. Beecheri
Mr. Evarts-That object TO-
The witness-Not al all.
Judge Neilson-1he article Is In
Mr. Evars-I have right to cross examine this witness
about his motives they have not right to do so.
Judg, Neilson-I think the objection Is well taken
Mr. Fuleron-I have right TO examine him about bis
motives but not to orossexamine him about them.
judge NcIsonif it appears from the article that II mac
some connection with the claim upon Bowen then the inquiry
would be proper but does not appear from the article that
It had some connection with the claim upon Bowen, then Is
unnecessary.
Mr. Fuerton-I put question or the purpose OF having
remembered that propose prove H. because may DC
necessary for me TO do il In reply
Judge Nelson-We will recolec IT.
Mr. Fulerton-Your Honor viii be good enough to bear IN
mind that the proposition has been made
O. Do You rccoect occasion Of the execution OF the
tripartte agreement so called? A. do, Sir
Mr. FuUe.ton- To defendants cOunsel viii you be klno
enough to Lot me lave the ergins ITO the wtness VIII
put this other question Sir you need not answer IT. Mr. Ilon
until you see disposition made Of it. Were you ADVISED
nj the e and cid you believe good faith that you were
entitled at law 10 the $1,000 which you afterwards got
from Mr. Henry c. Bowon'
Judge Ncisun-l think he may answer that; yes or no.
Mr. EyarsIf you Honor please that Of course lets in my
inquiries as to who gave advice aud what it
founded
Judge Neson--Yes, Sir
The Witncss-Am to answer Sirf
Mr Fdler,on-Ycs Sir
The Witness-To enogTspher VIII you do me the favor
10 again repeat t'
THE TRIBUNE stenographer read the question
Nh Eyars-Ths inquiry, IL it is allowed to be put lets In
the inquiry into advice by whom given, and on
what facts il depends
Mr Beach do any necessity OF your Honor ruling
upon that just
Mr. Fulerion-wheu the question comes up
Judge Neison-I will rule when does up but only
Intimate now that think that opens the door to them.
Mr Eysrts-My friend not complain OF surprise.
Mr Fulcrton-I am not surprised ST anything
Mr.. Eyorts-Wel you won't be.
Mr. Fulerton-No all; but sufficient unto the day is
the evil thereof.
Judge Neson-He don't object to your being surprised he
says you should not complain Of it
Mr. Fullerton Sir; should not be surprised will
oopan of ANYTHING they do but what DO not wsnis this
60 decide in advance upon question that may up
-four o five weeks hence'
Mr. Evarts-You have heard his intimaton as TO that
Judge Neilson-Read this question to the wipess
TaE THBuSE stenographer repeated the question. 20
We're you advised the time and did you believe in good
faith that you entitled law to the ST. 900 which
you afterwards got from Mr.. Henry C. Boweni"
Judge Ncilson-Say yes or no.
The Winess-Yes Sir understand your to limit
o. to that answer hot to say who advised me.
Judge Ncilson-No; that answers the question.
The witnes. Perhaps ought to add Sir that have that
sdyice in writing
Judge Ncilson-NO.
Mr. Fueiton asked you its proper
ton whether you did write letter TO the church OF its
officers in order your intent expressed Mr.
Iecher conversation in dissovg your connection
In getting your name the roi A. At later period Sir
wrote at M Oliver Johnsons request little note which
to qsiet the scruples Of Mr. Halliday.
Mr. Eyar.s-Vcl, we don't want the matter character
lied
Mr Fulcrton-No II you will Just give MS the note
Mr. RyartsThe will speak for itself 1t OF
Quence at whose request it was written
@ Did you have the note published in your staementf A.
have seen that note since
Mr.. Beach-They have got it.
Mr Fullcrton-They have got it, l have asked for it,
Brother Sheaman will find II, guess.
The Wtness-My impression is however that that note
not written until the Summer Of 1878 1t had connection
with the events that we have just been narrang.
Mr FuertonI will pass from that subject, then, until you
6nd the note
Mr. Beach-They have got it.
Mr. Eyaris Producing the papers They do not to be
admissible as sets church. but there nothing in
them that " have any objection TO.
Mr. Fullerton First, the letter from Oliver johnson Read
hs:l
d" NEW YORK. July 10, 1873.
MY DgKR ME TuToN frequently hear it said that you
member o. Plymouth Church whereas have understood that
you withdrew rOm ii several years Am right wrongf
Yours truly
OLIVER JOHNSON"
Marked Exhibit No Il"
Mr. Fulerton--l read the to that letter
BEoOKLYN, July H. 1873.
MY DHAR Mr. JOHNSON: You night in your recollection
much suTpu.cd you that anybody should
member Of Plymouth Church il verging
years since ceased my association with it. You
know lef before leaving IAe hgdDndenL my
name sill the records it just old cngs
ereo after the bird has flown
Ever yours, THEODORE TnToS."
Marked Exhibit -"
Fuleron1ere another letter in this connection that
desire to put in, but it does to be at hand.
Mr. BsachMI Tamsdge, understand will produce it this
afternoon