The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-02-19
The Tiltnn-Beecher Trial.

TwENTY-ElGHTH DAY.-The cross-exarnination
of Tilton was continued by Mr.. Evarts. The
latter read letter which was written by the
witness explaining tie Winsted Comm affair.
He said the lady was protege of his wife's.
She was staying at the same hotel, but there
being 10 fire in her room and stove in his, she
had come into his room TO share tho heat, and
sat by the fire, reading to him, while he lay on
tie bed. He was questioned closely regarding
his relations with Victoria Woodruff. lie said
he never visited ler more than dozen times,
and spent but one night under her roof. Tho
witness stated that among his personal ac-
quaintances was Bishop Gilbert Haven, who
was = frequent visitor ut his house previous TO
the commencement of this trouble.
TwENTY-SISTH DAY.--The courtroom Was
densely packed. notwithstanding the terrible
condition of the weather. The cross-question-
ing of Tilton by Evarts was continued, but no
freeh developments were made. Counsel oc-
cupied most OF the time in reading Tiltons
" True story and calling upon the author to
verify each Of it's allegations. II was a very
dull day, the proceedings being wholly unin-
telligibe to the audience, for the most part,
and not very interesting, although important az
indicating defense's theory concerning Tilton's
conduct in the tripartite covenant and the COM
position of the Bowen letter, which probably
will be that he was trying to keep the scandal
open for purpose.
THInTIETH DAY.-When the court opened at
IL o'clock it WAS found that all Of defend
ants counsel and one Juror wero absent being
then on the ferry-boat which got blockaded ia
the ice while crossing the East river and the
court adjourned to 2 p. m. On the reassem-
bling of the court all the parties were present
but as there was danger Of their being unable
to return TO New York, in tho present condition
of navigation, DIR. Evarts moved to adjourn to
Monday, which was concurred in. Just as de-
PENDANT, ~ usual stood still at q particular
place, to permit his wife to pass by his side, Mr..
Beach came up behind. Defendant took n no
ton to survey the gallery, IA 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. A brief Interchange of civil
hes took place, and az he was passing to his
seat, Mr.. Beach placed his hands on Beechers
hips in playful and friendly way.
THIRry-r1RsT DAY.-The first cross-examina-
ton Of Tilton was closed without anything new !
or sensational being brought out. The letter |
of resignation which Beecher wrote, but did not |
publish, was read Tilton's testimony in his re |
direct examination was an endeavor to reconcile |
the fact of his wife's fall with bis theory of her
purity. She would have obeyed Beechcr il he |
bade her throw herself under his chariot |
wheels. Tilton stated that Beechers lack Of |
courage made him unwttingly the author OF |
his own exposure.
TmRTY-sEcoND DAY.-Tho redirect examine
ton Of Tilton by tho counsel for the prosecu-
ton was continued. His testimony related
to the "true story tho preparation
Of which was instgated by Judge Morris. my
object in showing the true story
10 select party" said the wit
ness. "wss 10 obtain from them the
Judgment which thought the public would
give it. Ny object in its preparation was this
Mrs Woodhulls publication was proving dis