The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-04-24

stride. through the middle passage OF the court
room, around by the back OF the jury and up TO
the foot OF the witness stand where he took
seat It was clear there was something novel on
foot, and in lew minutes the novelty revealed
Itself in the second appearance OF Mouiton, this
time subpmnaed by the defence. Moulton took ms
seat with his usual nrm and confident manner
crossed his legs expectorated three or four times
and answered few questions relative to hts ac-
quaintances win Mr.. s. v. Partridge. An argu-
ment between counsel then arose and Moulton
passed the time pulling his mustache Close
on the heels OF Mouton as no entered the court
room came Judge Fullerton and Roger A. Pryor.
Fullerton's temperance stirred mp murmSlr In
the audience. and people prepared themselves for
some sensational episode. The proceedings always
seem blank in the absence OF Fullerton. lie has
become essential 10 the life OF the performance.
he il the particular STAR and the stock company
Is but little without him.
The cross ex animation or Mr.. Cleveland was re-
sumed by Mr.. Morris at quarter-past two O'Clock.
witness said IL have stated that became ac-
1873; IL should be 1874; had no knowledge OF the
charges until 1874; learned them that year from
the statement Of MIR. Titon; that Is the drst
knowledge had OF the character OF the charges;
had a general knowledge OF the charges at the
time; did not know that the charges were based
on the TACT that Mr. Triton charged Mr.. Beecher
with criminal intimacy with his Qttons) wife;
sion among the members OF Plymouth church;
understood the charges TO SANDER Mr.. Bcecher.
O. What did you learn to be the nature OF the
charges A. The scandal charges, assailing Mr..
Beecher In regard TO his moral conduct and his
relations with women; DO not recoliect that
there was any discussion as 60 his alleged immoral
conduct with Mrs. Tilton; was then familiar with
Mr.. Beecner; do not say that did not then hear
that his moral character was questioned in regard
to Mrs. Tlton: Mr.. West was not called before the
investigating Committee.
q. Why was he not called before that committee2
A. | do not think his name was mentioned; |
knew mat he had preferred charges IL did not oc-
on the charges recollect seeing letter rom Mr..
T1ton IN which he declined to appear before the
Investigating Committee; had something TO do
with the published card IN connection with Mr..
Beecher: did not take much part IN the prep2ra.
ton OF the card had conversation with Mr..
Beecner on the subject OF the card; was present
when Mr.. Beecher made some suggestions as 10
the subject OF the card: Mr.. Beecher's object was
to make 1t appear that he was not guilty OF any
evasion in regard TO the aiiars or Plymouth
church deter handed TO witness) this looks like
Mr.. Beecher's handwriting.
MIR Morris read rom "A printed paper regarding
Bowen,s alleged grievances The matter referTe6
TO a settlement or grievances; TO request made
70 call on Bowen effect a reconciliation, ana to
the TACT that Bowen SAID the reconciliation did not
include one thing which, II known, would drive
Mr.. Beecner out OF Brooklyn.
REDIRECT EXAMINATION.
Redirect by Mr.. Shearman-When my examina-
ton was taken at my house was lying down, not
aoe to SIT up during portions OF the day suffered
considerable pain; had ainting fit; as far
my knowledge goes, Mr.. Beecher made no EFFORT
TO procure the publication OF the tripartite agree
ment In the Times; he made an effort 10 prevent
IT,; heard about the West charges: was not
then member or the Examining Committee; the
custom of the Examining Committee Is not 10 dis
close charges even to members or the church; my
recollection Is that Mr.. Triton did not undertake
to describe the charges made against HIM by Mr..
West; do not think Mr.. Vests name was men,
toned in Mr.. Tilton's speech
q. In your SICK room was your state or health
such as to clearly enable you TO understand the
nature OF the questions put TO you A. No. sir;
the evening oil the Goth OF June saw Mr.. Beecner
on a car in Beekman street, New York, WINE
was standing AT my door. and he pointed to Brook
lyman act which understood to mean that he
wanted to see Inc In Brooklyn that evening; when
the committee met the names suggested by MT.
Beecher were names that had been suggested bv
Others; / have been asked questions with regard
an Interview between myself, General Tracy,
MIR. Beecner and Mr.. Shearman; IL was suggested
that there should be Committee appointed out
side OF the church.
Mr.. Cleveland stated in reply TO further ques-
lions that Mr.. Beecher had suggested the names
OF William Cullen Bryant, George w. Curtis and
William NJ. Egarts as committee TO Investigate
this case; Mr.. Sbearman said this proposition was
oissented from by himself and Mr.. Tracy on the
ground that SUCH a committee could not be pro-
tected against the lnnumerable libel suits that
might follow, and that tae only proper action 10
be taken was such "a could be taken by COM
Mr.. Cleveland said After the appointment OF
the Investigating Committee lt was stated that
the committee, IN les action. would be privileged
none OF the evidence was published before that
time; there was discussion, not rs 60 the danger
oil holding the investigation, out VI publishing the
proceedings.
O Did you, or any member Of the committee
would leave her house on the 1lth OF July? ob-
Jected TO.
no expectation tnat Mrs. Triton would leave her
home.
TO Mr., Shearman-I never entered with any
design induce Nj S. Tlton TO leave hcr husband.
To Mr.. Morris-i have not before mentioned IN
my testimony the names OF Mr.. Bryanr. Mr.. Evarts
/ was lying down; | was able 10 go about my room:
my condition OF health at present is quite SUM-
Gent TO ansct my memory.
ID.
Examined by Mr.. Evarts-Mr. Moulton, | call
your attention 70 TINS question. DO you know
Samuel ID. Partridge I A. Yes, sir, very well
have known him since 1854 mp to the present time.
q. DO you remember having conversation
the Lille OF Woodruff on the subject OF the writ
ing Of the "Lifen by MT. rton or the reasons Of
1tY A. don't recollect having had any such con-
versation with Mr. Partridge.
O. Did you say TO him that Tilton's reasons or
motives Tor writing the .Life OF WOodhulr was 10
put himself sc the head OF the Spiritualls.s or
the United states, or Of the country, ana that
there were more splrituailsts taan there were
ment or 10 the effect oi any part OF that state
mentl
Fullerton SAID the question Was entirely Irrele-
want.
see that there Is no language in the evidence That
would show tnat Mr.. Mouton was concerned IN
the preparation OF tie Idle OF Woodhull,n by SIR.
knowledge ne objected strenuOusly TO us puDlca-
ton. Ii was not pretended to say that Moulton
had ever said that 1iltoD's object or purpose IN
writing that "Lien had anything whatsoever to
do with any arrangement made between Mr..
Ilton and Mr.. Beecher 70 suppress action on the
part OF the lady Inc publication was an entirely
indie endent action on the part OF MIR. nlton. the
declarations OF AOulton were a stranger 70 that
proceeding, and the counsel denounced the at
tempt TO get such an act or declaration before the
jury
Mr.. Evarts explained his position ia the argu-
menL reading RON the testimony OF MT. Mouton
and the ruling OF me Court on laying the iounda-
tion OF basis Tor lhe Introduction OF evidence Tor
collateral impeachment. III thls evidence sought
TO he excluded at all 10 was 10 be so excluued
the principles which allow collateral impeach-
ment Mr.. Evarts argued at length tue position
OF the witness his relations ana association with
the plaintiff and DEFENDANT IL was proposed TO
show tue personal advantages 10 De gained by the
paIntff by putting himself AZ the head OF the
Spiritualists OF the country, VINO were more nu.
merous tnan the CongregattOnalists.
Mr.. Beacn replied, using the argument that this
was not a concurrent act; that MoultOns evil
dence Is that he knew nothing about the act OF
writing the Lille" by TitOn unt he told MIN OF IL.
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