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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-03-16
THE WOODRUFF STORY a NESS OF FABLES"

O. What arc your occupation and resdence' A
Staten Island. Gram exporter.
O Are you in any way related TO- o. 10 you have any peca
mary erest in either of the parties to ts aconf A. None
Whatever. -,
q, with dr. Francis d. AoutOnr a am, and was
then.
Mar read certain statement puronng 10 be made BY Mrs
Victoria c. Woodruff in paper cal al WoodhA e Cf,ns
Utklu which this defendant charged with hGying had
Improper relation with tn wife Of tie PLAINTIFF A. dil not
read all read enough oft t. gamer the purport.
O. Did you afteward have AM interview with Mr. r ID
Noulton in which h' Of that statement was talked of
between you i. Y"s, Sir
Q. wien and where, nearly as yon can t,aie
A Within tlree days lllnk Mter
the issuance OF Hoodau2 and Clans UetHy containing
that statement ana the New lok Produce Exchange,
beside the desk the norl. end Of the corn counter
O. Safe what took place. between you r. reference to this SUBJ
iectp A. asked Mr. Moulton in words abont as follows,
I think | can u>e the precise words VI. Moulton,
What about this Woodruff srd Clsin scan1l'" lie re-
snonded in rather an incensed IL is damned
mess Of Won rs fables" Il th!ak he said " old
at would take deal Of such testimony TO convince
me that Henry Ward Beccher Is cmlnay guilty. MI houI-
ton then hurncd said be Interrupt ID by some one come up
al the close remark A TO the crimnaiy hasn't
shadow Of truth and Mr. Beechers career Il not sufficient re-
futaon SANDER from such source you don't deserve 70
have mial satisfied"
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OTHER INTERVIEWS WITH MR. MoULTON
O. So much for that interview. A. II was the

O. So much for that interview. A. 1t was the
frst
O Was there anything said that occasion sbost Mr.
Beecher being good mott A Not further than
have stated.
@. Now, we win pass 70 the second interview ;
state how that came about A. The second interview
came about precisely in the way lie to on Change
aeain and said, by the way, you win perhaps have
noticed had prosecution been entered against those
women by United states authorities" said had We'll
NAL to given for any letters bearing the subject At
least" said he, I'VE advised" Sad l: " How v
that " Well. said he. iii write anything the ptoba
bty that the legal advisers Of those he mentioned Mr.
Bsecbers name here-sad he Mr. Beecher 10 write
nything now the sa advisers Of those ladies' would probably
subpoena them 10 appear-subpena him 10 appear u
Court and that would Se q very awkward hing IN
Is q thing that Of soaHe Is 70 be avodel for
many reasons :" and he further stated that al ms
charges that had been made against Mr.. Bceeaer had
originated with ndvdsai whom he did act name. nd
thai individual he said he had, remember ssl sssa
sgn O retraeuon Of those chaHcs . =.
O. Is that eli 1T occurred " re second ntefNswf
ink that was absut whst occurred the second Interview
Q Now will ysu pass 70 the Den interview tel whist sep
pened then A. On the d istevsew. wtcA wus probably
week After Ne second Mr.. Msaitsa sgasa
Chanre and wss ssasvAAt sacase1 In Ah 1nnnx-aaks1
thsk me {hsrsA Of - r1edSS so.4cAsA II DeesAers
name sut 4 . DsSAc sjoe tAak rcd n oak AnsA -
to-day - rephed. ~ na Hue tAS ~ ea1e Il ~ ~
mum ia anytG II the ssn bu& 80 II SsAsvs kAsw
WI 1is aanx Il Y ~ osssT
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-03-16
JUDGE NELSON ADVISES ECONOMY OF TINE.

Mr. Beach-NOw, sir
Mr.. Sheaunan-This is
Mr. Beach-What / suppose have right to make an 90
lection submit 10 your Honor that this Is not adnssiD IN
any of the aD raise the objection Tor the purpose
OF getting from your Honor inmaton whether II 1t shond
be proved that any accusation was made by Mr. 1ton
imputng any ,ra wrong Mr. Beecher early o 1863 1t
mo-. M fact proven by defense pertinent and material TO
this will enable sustain by proof-authorHe US
to sustain il by proof If we can. II not Is not %s
sbe They prove declaration here Tor the purpose Oh
establishing given fact and close mouths W proof CT the
is,rc. NJ that fact subnit To your Honor II it in
the form OF an accusation against Mr. Beechc we must be per-
mttcd We cannot submit your
Honor be put attitude where we are accused OF making
charge without having the liberty Of maintaining mat charge
Now doubt whether your Honor would permit
that sort OF proof in answer 10 evidence OF this
cha,scte, and therefore, submit that 1t
not pertinent aud material to the issue having such rea
ton TO the question these parties makes 1t relevant
and substantial part Of this trial What relation mas IT, o 70
this Supporting Mr. Ton upon this occasion sd one
way or the other Mr. Beecher was pure or that Mr.
Beeher was polluted, What sort Of relevancy has to this
trial, The chare of improper conduct against Mr. Beecher
,naed three wears after ths nearly two years and half
and more was not discovered until four or five years after
wards and travelling back into his remote penod
to ascertain the declarations which may nave oee made o
Mr. Titon where circumstance relating
himself may have called for any exhibition OF
., this trial cannot perceive your Honor how bears upon
the issue; and II your Honor shall rule that 1t is so far con
recd with the relations Of these parties as to be admissible
evidence hope your Honor will concede tire idea that we ss
ees,ed that we shouH be at liberty by proof :" sustain any
allegations which have been made by PROOF
Judge Neilson-lTo Mr. Shearman You can AK the cues
ton Mr. shearnan don't how 1t Is material
Mr. Eyarts-subsoquent proof will satify your Hoa0 Mat
1t IL very material
Judge Nelson-Probaby.
Mr. EyarsHow can you foresee your Honor please what
eur evidence Is.
Judge NeilsonL do not assume TO 90 60
Mr. Evars-I say counsel we fau Onse evidence 70 m"e
II very mstsrial. ,,
uM BeaoaThst 10 not sufficient where the sdmissbiy OF
evidence depends upon being connected With sAer fse
then counsel aver nat they viii connect with saoA acts
20 o. to mako material Il b usual ~ the wv
6sCnrston q eounsd. a.
Mr. Eyr.-i shah connect n with othx Shdeses u w
very subject Of thh conversation .... 49, .G
u. 1sosk-AAa0I
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-03-16
MR. MOULT0N THINKS MR. BEECHM'S LIFE A
GOOD YLNDlCAT[ON

O Yes tell the conversation. A. He said he
understood that supposed Mr. Beecher ou.h be silent
der this charge ougt to take notice OF it. and that a
was precisely his opinion and the opinion OF many fehd
Of Mr. Beccr and that the other hand there were great
many yho were running after him. clamorns for denial OF
the carpe and his answer all such that IL Mr. Bcechers
life OF twenty-five years Brooklyn not sufficient 'indi
cation Of him charge he did not believe that any de-
Hi that cOuu be made by hn would DC OF any Vi m ne
supposed that that my view, too | replied that it
wa. with sOne-sOme modification SAID " MY view
in watch now appears, which understand to be very dis
reputable one, MI Beeohes couse In ny judgment Is TO
acr il respectable parties should take up ana discuss
it, and pear to demand an explanation or aena aei Of
either by himself his friends TO make such denial In the
meantime had doubt myself that the charges were ehrey
fonndt0nl: and As friend and admer Of Mr. Beecher -
public man, had no on the subject Wen ne In
tr said that he wanted 10 say that he knew oil ABOUT ie
THINGS that he was acquainted with the whole natter and that
il W. lid utterly impossible for him to write letter 20 me
newspapers the truth o. the story KUN Ss
10 write letter and do point that Is embraced
the letter Wbs nave not met and viii say very sharply All,
he has denied this he has not met that ana 80 on Ihe
Of lfP 'Au sai i'd l. Then, from that infer that
@rG not PG0n mo- to he say s sSGS s itS
nay get up stories Of any sort without there being some
little truth in them and OF course tnee Il some NIUE ru N
Bcechers reputation at heart and want you TO DC perfectly
on the subject all Ue have gG " S 20 w VI T n9 thc
and T yS s s hn much Mr. Bsecher
do now" sad THAT Is very satisfactory 10 near from
you" But he further raid and here wish % cay that use
his exact words remember them very dncuyhe said
What say with reference 70 this story l. that II the
story ia true it is infamous 10 publish II; and II
II Il false Il Is dabocal publish It," Well
was little staggered by that statement OF his; It WAS the
only, the hrst thing that unsettled me at all
did not want his the subject Of Mr. Beechers
nnocence but from the fact that he made distinction be-
tween the guilt or the error bunder whatever you may call
it, Of publishing was true and Publishing was lai'e
rather STAGGERED me- However had nonot much further
conversation at but got from him that he gave me
permission to what should please OF ths CONVERSE
,;on and 4
words that quite agreeable that should MAKE use "
among NV friends in the Church Of the Pilgrims.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-03-16
RECRossExAuINATIoN OF Mr.. SCHULTZ

RECR0SS. EXAMINATION OF MR. SCHULTZ
Mr. Beach-You say that your charge against Mr..
Tlon Of being blackuaier acquired celebrity n hs
slab' A. | didn't say Celebrity"
Y Weli eirculationi A. Circulation.
Dd the apology which you subsequently made for that
charge acquire circulation alec the club A. Dill what
Dd the apology which you made for the ehage-for the
circulation also at the eiub' A. stated
the apology To-
q NO just answer my question: A. judge 1t did
MI Eyafs-Ie going to he stated the apology
MI beaeh-"hai IL he did, stopped him.
MI E'arts-That Is an to your question
Mr. Beaoh-No it amt [Iaughterl
Judge Neiison-Cal your next witness
MI shearman-Charles G.. Judson.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-03-16

Dir. Shearman--If your Honor please, II the other
side will not object TO reading she deposition o.! Mr. Drake
without proof hs absence which Is vel AnoSnNr Drake
has zone to naly-I think could d up few minutes Ills
afternoon What do you say to that Drake uuqaes
tionably LEFT for Ilalv.
Jpge NeisonWc, think they vii. accep; your assurance
that he u absent. a.. -,
Mr. Shearman-I read then, tie examination condIt onally
OF Mr. Ha nes D.lke who being sworn. coadonauy a.
witness before triai, in to questions, says
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Mr. Tracy-I am asking question.
Judge EeisenThee need be discussion because you
put your question in the form, yon can ask IT,
q will askyou this question, Mr. Schultz W" there any
thing ee d In regard to Mr. CarpsntsTs
want OF authority except what you have already salsdf A.
have no recollection Of anything else.
Judge Neilfon-Very well That is AL Mr. Schultz
Mr.. Beach, want 10 ask single question.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-03-16
ACRMoyY BETWEEN COUNSEL AND Jul

ACRIMONY BETWEEN COUNSEL AND JUDGE.
Mr. Beach, move to strike out this evidence, II
your Honor ple asc.
Judge NcsonNo think will let stand It is as harm
less lmppost in the street
AR Eyarts-t proper should say to your Honor, after
from the Bench that intend TO give other
evidence that win not leave it harmless
JuIeg Ncon-I perfectly idle and trivial TO occupy our
time with such evidence.
Mr. Eyarts-I suppose must submit to your Hoaor'
ruling is completed, but do not intend 10
leave il trivial unimportant
JUDGE NcIson-Wn the counsel call the next wtncss'
Mr. SAcafman-ArcAibld Baxter.
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Q, don't know am trying TO find out A. wei' a. every

O. Idonr know; am trying 10 find out A. Well at every
| interview, almost
O Now please Mr. Schultz don't answer me In That way
ask you at either Of nteewsyoa have been relating
e ,ubeet Of the charges made b. seat Beeher was
decusseif think they fully mentioned at my hoase
O. In Mr. woodruds presencei A. No, Sir; MI "oooruA
did remain there ninutes he went away ana e MI
| TfltJn with me
O. Yoa are quite rure that he did not remain over Ten
mnutest A. am; perhaps twelve or fifteen; only ie"
minutes. -
@ Did you have any interview at your house whh IiHon
and Woodruff upon any other oecasion' A. No, Sir
O. Only that one occas'ont A. Only one occasion
@ Was there anything sail about those charges OF Bowen
the d cussion the Union League Club at which Ar
rous was PRESENT. A. None that can repeat
Q. Wasthe any A. cannot rceollect, sir
O. Well is your recollection accurate that you costa Ss
there was noti A. No could not say there was not
O. Well you spoke Of a dinner given to MI Bailey WISE
Mr. Peepont present at that dinner A. do ho' ee'n'
Sir
O. Did you mention the person with whom the discussion
was abon the woodhuls Of that dnneri A. The DISCUSSION
! will do so II you wish.
O. don't care; asked you IL ron did mention 1t A.
don't know whether did not Sir. will II yon wish
O. WELL that is not the about which you hesatsd 70
speak, believe was it A. No, Sir.
O. Well, who was it, A. Henry Clews
O. You don't rceoect whether Mr. Pierrepcnt was there'
A. No, do not Mr.. orion war there remember hni
O. Whof A. Mr.. Orton-Wilism Orion
O. Do you remember whether anything was said In regard
that publication by other gentlemen han Mr. luton anu M
Cleyst A. don't underraud that question
@ DO you know whether anything was said upon thsI
occasion In regard 10 Mr. Woodruff besides MI Ihon anu
M Cewsi A. They had the conversation pretty much 10
themselves that topc remarked before on the direct
| tried to stop the severity Of the
@ Yes that got before Do you now recoect anything
more discussion than You have stated on your direct
examination No. don't know that do, Sir could give
the substance OF it. bnt give you the language
A. don't ask for that A. know yon dont and therefore,
don't give You. am satisfied with what yor gave Oh
your direct examination You mentioned having had some
conversation with Moulon in regard TO the establishment
Of The COdn Age did you not A. No, Sir. think not
O. You did mott A. No Sir; think not.
@ Did you have any conversation with Mouon upon tn@
subject prior to is establishment A. think not, Sir dol
recollcct any.
O. misunderstood you then.
Mr.. Evarts-He corrected himself II was Woodruff
Mr. Beach-Oh no. don't refer to that
The Witaess-I think had conversation with Mr. hou
ton on the subject
NJ Eyarts-lIe corrected himself It was Franklh Wood
run; he bean Frank Nollton."
Mr. Bcacn-That relating a conversation; 1t was no'
upon this point That is all, Sr
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Mr. Eyarts-And you VIII find It out before you stop
Mr. Bcach-we are waiting marvellous reVeiauon
all the time We take things they come, wi1ho" any sa
| terror. $500
Mr. Evarts-I have Not aid marvellous" said wa
pertinent aAd material and will be considered py ny
learned friend wei your Honor can answer io' INA"
Judge Nelson-And, at the same time, thiaG q'e
natural the learned counsel should call attention 10 WI"
appears him valid objection and what on the race '
appears 10 valid objection; aad think aDo nave
along learned counsel both sss are Aos
the liberty Of making this evidence extend to aud ncnde
many matters entirely foreign to the issue We are trying
and that we might dispose Of It without 20 much eSi
doe extending remotely 10 the rights OF hese pareA
However Mr. sheanan proceed and when we do proceed
proceed deliberately In the ordinary terms Of this Court
that take twice much testimony day a. We take mere
The simplest piece Of evidence requires consultation OF counsel
and deberaon and delay We don't spend half tue tnls
with that spent here thak you might proceed
more rapidly.
BY Mr. Tracy-State now what followed after the last
remark OF Mr. Ton when for the second time he had said
he hal lost faith in mari A. Irepcated said again to him
that this remark from him meant 10 mo good DEAL
although would place but little credence il 1t came from
outsiders; from him. 1t meant good deal to me- was serious
charge him make and asked HIN again whether he meant
charge directly that Mr. Beecher criminaily guilty
with women And he said again to "lr Judson, have
lost faith in man." that substantially ended tho conversation
as FAR as / remember.
MR.. BEECHER WARNED AGAINST Mr.. TTLT0N.
O. Did you see Mr.. TiltOn again within lew
days after that conyersation' A. did.
@ Did he call on YOU you upon kin' A. lie caleb upon
me.
@ State what occurred between you Of that interview a.
c came ,yo or three days that recocct right 10 my
Office and asked me IL Mr. Beecher since we last met
said to him that had lie asked what said to him
told him had said to Mr. Beecher substantially what nc sad
to lie asked why went to MI
Beechcr. | said because / his friend, and
him to put him his guard aga INST NJ Tton, whom
thought his friend. lie said to me- am disap.
pointed you always thought you o. my best and most
reliable friends" This proves Otherwise, said TO him;
-" been your friend always, and should have done
the thing You that have done for Mr. Beecher nraer
the same circumstances" lie said, 81 am mistaken
in you have heretofore trusted yon. but find am mis-
akcn and will part" said that would suit me, and
did part.
O. Was anything further said at that conversations lie
left my Office al time and have spoken since That
time.
@ Did Mr. Ton at That interview n any way courovert or
question the statement which you had maze
to Mr. Beccherl
Mr. Beacll-That we object to.
Judge Neson-Tha won't do; you examined him as TO that
TO the witnessl That il all.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1875-12-24
GENERA, sherman Threateps..

WASHINGTON, D. c., December % The
New England Society Of this city celebrated
Foreiathers' Day tonight by grand socia.
BILE at Masonic Temple. Over i've hundred
Sew.Epglanders were present, including the
Postmaster, General, senators and members
Of Congress from that section, and various
heads Of bureaus. Among the speakers was
GENERAL SHERMAN.
He said: The New England man, 70 where
he will, carries centre which, erlarglng. will
affect everything he comes In contact with,
he IS the embodiment of all EngIish-speaking
people who believe in honesty, truth, and
patriotism. Referring TO the result Of the
late war he declared never was there such an
example OF the conquerors giving the con.
Quered The same rights they themselves pos
sessed. The moment the yapquished laid
down their arms we said to them, Go home,
go to work for the flag which is to be the
common one over our homes"
he continued: II say to every Southern
man who will go with us heart and hand to
build up this land. they are welcome, just as
IL born upon the very surface of Plymouth
rock; but If they cherish any hopes for the
old conflict storm will arise over their
heads ten times ~ heavy as the last one."
General Sherman said this with great
clearness and emphasis, and was greeted with
immense applause and waving OF haudker-
chiefs, renewed again and again, the com.
pany rising. President Grant turned to
Governor Morgan on this expression Of Gen.
eral Sherman ard nodded his head with great
commend atory hearliness.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1875-12-24

From exhibits which accompany the report
Of the Secretary of War it is shown that the
following sums remain uneXpended. and for
which additional estimates are asked for the
Improvement of the following rivers and har.
bors in Virginia
James er-Expended, S72, 444 81; on
hand July 1, 1875, S47 $500; required for
next year, Sl50,00o. -.--..-
Appoma,,oX riyer-Expended, S21 ,5881S
on hand July l, $50, o5S.03; required for next
year, $4,000.
Great Kanawha river-EXpended. $780,
1856; on hand July l, 1870, 1902, 7o3. 81
required for next year, 100000.
Occoquan Expended. SIS Gl5 81 on
band July /, 1875, $4,000; required for
next year, $4,000.
AQUA creek Expended. sS,225.35; on
hand July /. 1875, S2,0O371; required for
next year, Sl0500.
Nomini creek Expended, S7,O31 .9o; on
band July /, s4,997.G7; required for next
year, $1,000.
Rappahanuock river-Eypended, 81, OBI. So;
on hand July !, A,99767; required for next
year, 1000.
Elizabeth river (south branch)-Expeuded,
s10.971.S7; on hand July l, $4,726 40; re.
quired for next year, s. 500.
NansemoDd riyer-ExpeDded, Sl3 4S919
on hand July /, $6,92I52; required for next
year, 1000.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1875-12-24
po,crsbnrg Items.

n,ccmber aS.--Mr. j. W.
TFESSS' co. orIv CITY editor OF the Fro'
1 1,bnson' '"' ., day at the residence OF MS
,-cs>, die" -, Wtlham Il. johnson. in the
'.;a. Lir.i year Of e'S age, ' ioyrpslst
!5'i! ' yCrv active ard cnergelS !.u sa;"n5S
va '.3 ,acnc by wide circle %. srrGaeS,
sd {'g ,,, ' hr wa, cndrarcd by many am'ao,e
g %ho'" y" Ills disease was cohsunp mon
5''.I.,SEn, ,on ha, many near relatives IN h'cn'
r:..j' mos Ennis. the oldc,t-oorn citizen
" '''"" ,,r, and at one time man OF
Il FetC.,SSIJ nropcrty. died Yesterday at the
t5Ust!rF'ot ..r.nnc wears. He never was
So Ct -'as away from the city, having
;"FG! visited Richmond. lie met WIN
rtHr' CIV" Iorjnc the war, but still lett y
s2'., 1oy a valuable estate.
u! ,,crsl important sales were insas 'o,ua s,
-, ~' S,;rI orchouse on sycamore street
hs , -, hy McSsrs. Wythe 4 farker was
eS'1i :, the Petersburg Savings ana insu'
SOFA " rompanv for seven thousand t"o
HaG 5ni4srs. The residence on the cor
hH"Tt,'T" .ovn ard Perry streets was SOLD 10
Ls: 4" Uarrcn for ore thousand two hundred
J-." Thr s,orchouse was the property
y E}r,le:, Roper, E'q. -,
G. ",,, q Isrre number Of stockholders o!
- Atlantic. Mississippi and ohio Railroad
-, .' .A nqs.cd through the city to-day en-
''''' ,,t Nor(oIk, 10 attend the stockholders
Ztc.oI. ,,,c cr;.,,o,d ,o-d,v
r,.1r him Christmas present OF hand
s'-. -. ,,,', or .ilycr. ROBIN HOOD.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1875-12-24
Minor TeIeerams,

SINGAPORE, December 23.-The British
troops in Malacca have arrived before Kim
tab, where the Moharsjah Ismal and Leila
oppose them with considerable force.
General Colborne has asked for reinforce.
ments.
CAIRO, EGYPT, December 23.-It is rumor-
ed that the Khedive is negotiating for the sale
of Egypt's shares in the Suez canal. The
Government of Great Britain and Mr.. D..
Lesseps are the bidders. The latter has
offered nine million dollars forthe shares.
MONTREAL, December 23.-Fifteen hun.
dred extra men have been put to work on
the city Improvements at seven cents per
hour.
LOUISVILLE, December s3.-.The passenger
train on the Louisville, Nashville and Great
Southern railroad ran into freight train
near the Short Line Junction. The engineer
of the passenger train was seriously injured.
BERLIN, December 23.-It is stated that
the principal feature of the proposition OF
the great powers relative to reforms ia Tur-
KEY Is that the ambassadors Of neutral pow
ers at Consantinople shall exercise perma-
nent control in the execution OF reform In
the provinces.
GULIEpE, ONT, December 23.-Henry
White (coIoreD was hanged to-day for wife
murder. .. -.....-.
FORT JERvIs, December 23.-Joseph h.
Dcker, of Liberty, Sullivan county, shot
bis wife to-day, aud cut bis own throat.
Cause, financial difficulties.
ST. LOUIS, December 25.-The managers
of the Missouri State Lottery have been no.
titled that no further selling of tickets or
drawings will be permitted after to-day.
CIsc1NNATI, December 23.-Initiatory steps
we're taken here last night for grand cele.
bration of the inaugural Of the centennial
year on New-Year's eve at midnight. The
event will be celebrated by illuminatlons,
ringing of bells, firing OF cannon, and a
grand military and civic procession. The
Mayor will issue proclamation inviting all
citizens to participate in the carnival. Great
interest is manifested.