New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-04-09

said TO her that WAS glad OF H. eeeauS0
sorely distressed by tho condition OF Mrs. Aiton
that she aono there wore reasons why her
could scarcey see her much she hers could not soous
much; her health feeble could nat under the CIT
ounstances do much myself to alleviate her condon
and, BESIDES in such matter that wounns nature
needed for good counsel, and 1t would ve me the
greatest Joy and should fee the greatest gratitude abe
would consent to be interested In Elizabeth and 70 do
those things for her which sister would do for another
in the way and Of sympathy Of the nspra
ton Of hope and courage the condition Of things madet
improper thought far was concerned for then.
for years after lsbored under the impresson that Ez
abeth loved me In over-measure and 1t was necessary
that somebody should take Of her, and had that
opinion Of Mrs. MOulon which led TO believe that She
under the circumstances. was, providenay the very
woman. .r
Now. in any conversation with Mrs Moulton did you
express any feelings Of grief your part in reference to
this situation Of Mrs TiltOn the family A. Very
great -...- .-
@ And In what way and how did Mrs. Moulton re-
spOnd II at ALL TO such satementf A. She responded
in way that commanded my esteem and gratitude she
said that she loved Elizabeth that she thought highly Of
her. that she would be very cheerful that she would very
cheeruy take upon herself any offices OF kndness told
her that If in the strife with trouble and want there were
any OF the things that should perceive to be
necessary for her comfort for her children and that
could not be supplied through her husband any things
should be furnished with funds at any time; all wanted
that she should be looked after by some one that
loved her and would take care Of her discreetly.
@. Do you remember, Mr. Beecher, any occasions on
which you any messages OF any kind by Mrs Moul
Mrs TiltOn3 A. have mol don't single out
special instances; did send words Of encouragement to
her. exhOrng her build her house again and to renew
the love OF her youth; not to be discouraged that God
would take care Of her and Of the children, and such
counses as a pastor and friend might send to woman
betided with such trouble.
MRS. MOULTONS KISS OF INSPIRATION.
@. You have spoken, Mr.. Beecher, this morn
ing about interview in which Mrs Moulton kissed
you the forehead you spoke Of 1t kiss Of nspra
ton what did you by that expression A.
meant-wel il was a token Of confidence; it a sau
ton that did not belong to the common courtesy OF
life neither was kiss Of pleasure anything Of that
kind but il was as sometimes have it in poetry
If you will excuse melt vast seemed to me, holy
kiss
@. You have said something about your not returning
i A. Well, Sir elt-I felt deeply grateful that if
had returned the kiss might have returned it with
enthusiasm that would have offended her delicacy 1t
was not best under the circumstances, that she and
should kiss.
Judge Neson-I don't think any excuse is necessary.
Laughter.
The wness-I would not for the world, have It
Mr. Evarts ITO the Court]we Sir, it is matter to
show, to save from any impression that 1t was dis
courtesy or ofense on his part not to recognize It,
Judge Neilson-It is apparent from his examination
that the kiss given an impuse-s natural and i'm
pulsive thing, suppose "a a kiss usually s.
Mr. Evarts-That is the proper view Of the matter,
suppose.