The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1875-02-09

renort. I told them I would stand by any
report which did not iDjure Elizabeth. He
told me might make report which would
not iniure Beecher in his standing in the
pulpit. In accordance with this l prepared
two reports, a short one and a long one. L
presented both to Mention, and said would
be pleased with either. Mrs. Tiltou was
best pleased with the long one. Mr.. Full
lerton said he would Ike TO put in
evidence &C q later period some cor
respondence between Mr.. and Mrs. Hltonin
1870, and if this was agreed to his direct ey
animation of the witness was now con-
Guided Evarts objected to this being put in
at later stage, and said that it should be in
troduced now. Mr. Beach said that they did
not wish TO introduce all the correspondence
but desired an opportunity 10 search Tor IN 9
papers required. Fullerton promised to
row morning. Evarts said he did not pro-
pose to examine this witness until the other
side had put in all their testimony. Judge
Nelson asked the counsel for the prosecu-
ton il they could not place another witness
on the stand to occupy the remainder of the
day, or else find these letters, If usual recess
was taken Immediately. Mr. Beach said
the latter course was impossible, as they
had over 200 or 800 letters to examine to find
the doZsn that were required, but suggested
that if the court allowed them an hour and
duce the letters and have them ex-
amined and identified, one by one. To this
the court agreed, and recess was taken.
After the recess Tilton resumed his place
on the stand aud continued: / went away
some time in October or November on my
lecturing tours, and generally returned in
February or March. During those absences
/ correspOnded with my wife every day
almost, and she wrote to me as frequently.
These are
SOME OF THE LETTERS
written TO me by her during my absence in
1867. Mr.. Fullerton offered the letters in
evidence and read them. One of them be-
gan: "My precious husband" and referred
to the manner in which he reproved her,
and the sweet way in which he spoke of her.
It asked him not to expose himself by long
rides on the railroad car, as she could not
bear to have him risk his precious life. The
letter was signed Elizabeth" Another
letter from Mrs. Tilton to Mr.. T.,
dated the Och of January, 1861, was also
reed, full OF the most endearing, terms
towards him. Another referred to a letter
from him, about a lecture he was delivering,
and telling him how much she and the
children thought of it. The children and
she were happy, she said, In their house.
She admonished him to pray that God
would protect their love. Another letter
the happiness of their lives, and counseling
him to break free from the Independent,
and start new paper of his own. The wit
ness identified the letters written to him In
1868 by his wife. One was dated January,
1868, stating that she learned to love him by
loving Jesus. Her waking thoughts and her
dreams were of him, and she hoped God
would sustain him. Another was dated
February A. 1868, telling him that her credit
fnancier depended on the manner
l.. a1,1 ,1a1 l.
mitted 10 her. A third was writ
ten on February 13, 1868, imploring
blessings on him, and acknowledging the
receipt of his letter. A fourth on March 10,
1858, tolo him she watched the calendar to
reckon the time till he should return. She
counted on seeing him in fortnight, and
asked him not to disappoint her. Il love
you utterly, solemnly and truly" concluded
the letter. The fifth letter was dated JAM
vary %, 1869, in which she ex-
pressed ed, her grief, at not being able
the previous day. The witness was then
shown some letters which he identified, as
having written to his wife during his alb
sence. The first was dated Feb. 9, 1865,
telling her he dreamt of her, how much he
wished to see her every day. Her purity
and devotion filed his heart. He regarded
the last evening he spent with her, as the
most memorable in his life. There was 10
be no more grovelling in the dust
out ne was man among ul60, OWING 10 Nef
prayers and influence. Her thoughts, wishes
and words acted on him like magic. Her
letters were the dearest he ever had and
were royal IN their love. The second was
dated February %. 1868. Her letters had
put him IN heat. A bundle of them came
together. How he would like TO be at home
that day or have her there. The third was
written January q, 1870. and referred TO his
lecture in the Academy of Music at Pitts
burg before crowded house. His last
weeks earning was sent to Moulton to pay
for share of the Union he had purchased.
A fourth letter was from Springfield, o.,
January 26, 1870 and told her that what she
had said in her letter about financiering had
determined him to make her his banker.
A 18th letter was written from Des Moines,
Ia, January 80, 1870. He felt like sailor
tempest tossed, and would not be at rest I'M
til be reached his home. The witness then
continued: Mrs. Tilton had all the money
had, as sent her all my salary. My letters
were usually sent to me when 1 was de-
tanned or delayed on trains, and they would
sometimes reach me in bundles. ] furn-
ished no money to pay Bessie Turner's ex-
penseS when she was at school.
TILToN's CROSS EXAMINATION
then began. IN reply to Evart's questions
Tilton said: From the time was married
until the time my wife left me there was
no separation of the home between us,
excSpI oy my engagements, anu once III
December, 1870. when my wife went to her
mothers Tor several days. Just preceding
this 11th Of July. when my wife left me,
left the house with the intent of g separa-
ton. On the night she had
united with Mr.. Tracy against me.
left for the purpose of separating from her.
/ came back on the night of her appearance
before the committee and of her announce
ment that the committee was in existence.
/ was at home when Moulton came to the
house that night. 1t was about 10 o'clock
I left her and the house about an hour after
ward with the purpose oil leaving. | re-.
turned the next morning to see Gen. Tracy
who gave me such account
OF her appearance before the COM