New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-04-09
DISCUSSION UPON A NEW CONVERSATIO,
Mr. Fullerton-I don't think that is con

DISCUSSION UPON A NEW CONVERSATION.
Mr. Fullerton-I don't think that is COM
petent
Judge NeisOnIt not competent unless the inquiry
was made Of Mr. MOultOD.
Mr. FuertOn-There is no pretense that he did. This
is the first time that this phase of tho subject has ap
peared.
Mr. Evars-I don't know that. 1t is Introductory to
question am going to ask him to what passed be-
tween him and Mrs. MoultOn.
Judge Neilson-EveD then you ought TO refer to some
thing in regard which Mrs Mouon was Intercepted
Mr.. Evarts-I don't know that, If your Honor please.
Strictly suppose am at liberty to make that inquiry.
Indeed the whole limit Of my inquiry Is as to the inter
course between Mr.. Beecher and Mrs. Moulton. They
have got what part Of it they have fit, and sup
pose am at liberty to give any other that arises
Mr.. Fullerton-Certainly not, by any means That
would be extraordinary rule
Judge Neilson-Well, proceed.
Mr. Evarts-Not falling within the same however, We
won't discuss that proposition.
Mr. Beach-You are making it practical.
Mr. Eyarts-Wcl, when come TO the practical ques-
ton will discuss that ITO the wi 'nessI Now, Mr.
Beecher In your conversations with Mrs. MOulton had
YOU anything to say to her in relation to her feelings to-
ward Mrs TlltOn compared with her husbands feel
ings or her desire In that respectf
Mr. Fullerton-I object that. We might well have
the question settled They certainly cannot go into
which we have called attention in regard 10 which we
have made inquiries The counsel the other side
seems by nature OF his nsnuatons, to regard every
body here as trial. and to regard himself at liberty
20 prove anything that anybody ever said to anybody
else upon any subject Now, far al we have opened
the door and given any part OF conversation between
Mrs Moulton and Mr.. Beecher the gentleman can draw
it ND and get at whatever there is Of that conversation
not revealed but to any inquiry ltO any other con
versation, he is not at liberty TO do 1t at ALL
Judge Nelson Unless he Intercepted Mr.. Mouon
Nile. MoultOn on the subject.
Mr. Fullerton-Of course; but that he has not done.
1t is not pretended he has done that it is not necessary
| 10 discuss that
Judge Neson-I think the first branch Of his inquiry
might correct ITO the Tribune stenographerl Read
| the question.
The Tribune stenographer read the last question
folOws "Now, Mr. Beecher in your conversation with
Mrs Moulton had you anything to say to her in relation
her feeling toward Mrs. Tlton. compared with her
| husbands feelings or her desire in that respect n
Judge Neilson-NOw, this witness did speak TO her
| about her feelings in regard to Mrs. Tilton
Mr.. Fullerton-That is not the subject Of inquiry.
| Judge Neflson-Of the first part
Mr. Fulleron-It is comparison as TO their feelings
toward Mrs. Tton between herself and her husband
Judge Nelson-I think therein lies the objection to
| this question
| Mr.. Fullerton-That is the reason made it,
| Mr.. Evarts-Do understand your Honor 10 under
stand the indication gave as to the point on which
wish the witnesses attention. That is all used that for.
had Of course, to show that the witness aware or
conceived he was aware, Of certain disposition Of her
husband toward Mrs. Tton, and that part Of the
offices OF his conversation with Mrs. Mouton that
Mrs Tton should be treated by the wife, in situation
in which she was placed with such attention and comfort
lady could furnish to another and because Of tire
manner OF having any such regard shown to her by the
action OF Moulton But only asdrawng attention
10 the subject OF conversation after ALL that hs
occasion to this reference; but how could do 1t
| without raising that situation cannot perceive
| Judge Seson-It already appears from this witness
that al certain tune, from certain time Mr. Mou.
tons gard for Mrs Tlton had fallen of-he was not
| kind. COL" ..-L
Mr.. FuIlerton-That does not help II.
| Judge Neson--So we have the answer TO that.
Nj. Eyarts-fes.
Judge Nelson-Aso he suggest from his CONVERSE
ton with Mira Moulton any kind Offices she might exert
| toward Mrs. Tlton-so We have all that.
Nj EyartsNo doubt but it is said Mr. Moulton COM
planned Of her as comparing Mr. Titons opportunities Of
| restoring her position ..k