New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-03-19
mousy that the church should not Now that Is what we oc
TO prove.
JUDGE NELSON'S DECISION.


ct va, nm before the Argument was very full and very clear
ON both Sides and them according to Judgment OF e
question: decided that those church records couu DC Do
In as the tho proceedings OF any corporation n' o
brought in and might be shown. because IL was matter VI
record although the plaintiff Is party to It, but that mere
(usng the observation conversations 10 DC
uttered one day and forgotten the could not be given In
evidence the ae that the party to be Affected
be present when the conversation took place to be proven
ovcrruled Mr. Beachs objection to that point OF bringing III
the records This morning. on hearing MI Shcarmah iler
and something Of the rules and character OF
the official ceedings OF this church. have thought proper
IN allow Mr. Shearman prove that at this meeting and after
the regular business had been transacted the question OF inc
Woodruff scandal brought up and considered rhat mas
hoe, nrovd need not be embraced this offer It has been
proved and action taken, and the only dihef
ence now really this discussion is whether should
stand upon that action was TAKEN or whether
il should stand npon that the conclusion was that
no action should be taken As to the point considereu We
understand that it related to the woodruff scanla ana na'
need not resolved into particles clements but taken az
Read Mr. Stcnographe what the evidence last gwen
The TRIBUNE Stenogpher Honor there mas sech no
evidence given since I'M the senographer VINO TOOK
1t has gone
Judge Neilson--Whst did Mr.. Halliday last say
The TRIBUNE steaographcr-l taken before came
Judge Nclson-ii was taken before you came in!
The TRIBUNE Stenographer-Yes, Sir.
Judge Neisonaye you got it, Mr. Sten' Go back to the
point where Mr. Seanan put his last quesonrcad the last
part OF it, Sir.
Mr. Mcfwen ian unofficial senographcr,-I have the last
part oft
Judge Ncilson-iead the last few questions and answers
Mr. McEwen-" Mr Tlton objected. Mr. Mouton SAID I'M
| medlatcy-I think it the first thing he said
Mr.. Moris-No Oh, away down.
Mr. McEwen-t is further along than that.
Mr.. Morrs-Yes away down.
Mr. McEwen- have not got it then; this is the last thing
have.
Mr. Bcach-The last thing hink that Mr. Halliday said that
there was no taken except by ourselves MI haday
probably will have clearer recollection
Mr. Alderman another unofficial senographcr read as FOL
lows Judge Nelson suggested to Mr. Shcarnah 70 ASK '
question: Was a Beecher present that evening October
8Ohr Mr Halliday replied. lie was not The Court sHs
rested the following question: After the resolution was aken
was this scandswas this Woodruff scandal brought upY Mr.
Sherman said Mr. Halliday: Answer that question Mr.
Halliday replied 1t was Judge Nelson says: Was action
taken in respect to it|"
Mr. DeacAMr Halliday answered that, and ue answered.
that there was.
The Stenorapher-" He answered There was"
Mr. Blackwell. then, just 90 on little further
The stcnogapher Then Mr. Halliday addressing himself
to the Court -
Mr. Beach-Ycs. 60 on
The II your Honor viii permit me- will give
you word that will set the matter right rneh Tue
discussion began . r.,
Mr. Beach.-No There il some point where Mr. Halliday
salt
OF that kind. .,
The stepo apherI haven't got it, That must be further
Mr. Beoch-rro the wtnessI Do you remember that' A.
think do: something Of that kind
Mr. Munson another stenographcr) said lie presumed '
he had what was wished, and read as follows:
90 Was anything done following that a. Yes; ,eroorv
ID A. distinguished from ANYTHING SAID A: NY memory i
don can't swear whether there was OF was o'
Mr. Beach-Oh yes, Sir; that is IT,
the matter clear enough, gen
temen you have We cannot take what was sad tna' yo
agree TO- We have that sufficiently.
Mr. Eyars-The point Honor il whether we prove
no action taken sufficient but does not answer our purpose
as We think rights, think We propose TO sho"
that the action OF the Board that the case called oi no
action; and that that was their action.
The Witness Precisely.
Mr. Eyas-Just as much their action and decision " you
take matter up and consider IT, il not passing II s0 "o
that YOU do not something but that you decide not to do
something il taking course elmer lo ah vi oo'
That whole point.
Mr. viii your Honor permit me to put this qles
onY RIO the witness Was the question raised to whether
any notice should by the Church of this scandal
Judge Nelson-[To the witness Ans"I thar
Mr. Fullerton-One moment
The Witness-lt was
Mr. Fulleron-Well; wait, Mr. Halliday.
The winess-i heard say, take that question:
| and thought was
Mr. FuIeron-1 want to whether it raised by
| mind OF a numerous body.
Judge Ncll,on-We, then. will ask him that no the
wnes.J Was that by resolution Mr. Halliday A. don t
| think there was any written resolution offered, Sir
| Judge Neil SON Now, 60 ou Mr. Sherman
MIR Furtou-We Sir that does not satisfy the inquiry at
all did not suppose there any written resolution but
was there resolution offered
Judge Ncsonro the witnessl Was there resolution Of
| any kind offered, Sir
The Witness-My impression very distinct that the pro
| cecdings took this form
| Mr. Beach-Oh, that won't do, Sir.
Mr. Fullerton That won't do Now, will YOU answer the
| question: -.,....-
! not a resolution 1900
| Mr. Fpllerton-It i, rather diicu-for Mr. Halliday
| MIR Sheaman-No 1t is not resolution uI'" 1t - P''u
| MI Fulerton-Yes it is.
Judge NeisonTo the vitncssl Was there any resolution
| proposed TO be passed in any form
| The Winess-Essentialy there was
Jrdc form! In the form that it was mot
| e1pedient to notice the scandal at all 5000
Judge Nei.onyery WE'LL nowi take that answer ana e'
| stop there.
Mr. Mois-Tha opens the door for all that was sad efe
| Judge Neilson-No.
| Mr. Shearman- Was snything said
Judoe Ncilson-Wen don't push this thing any fur'her'
| Mr. Shearman--I will just put this one question
Mr. Eyarts-The question whether WAS acceded TO-
Mr. SheamsnWa there any dissent from 'na' p'OpO'On
| A. NV best recollection is that the feeling-
! Judge Neilson-Say yes or no. ,
Mr. Shesrmau-Was there any dissent from ths' A. lha
there WAS none that there perfeS unanimty OF view
Judge Nelson Now will you please pass this troublesome
| subject.
| Mr. Eyarts-Yes Sir.
! Mr. Shearman-Ycs, Sir. ~
Judre Neilson-very we'll now; proceed gentlemen VIII
| fhe audience keep quiet'
| Mr. Shearman-only more question
| Mr. Eyars-Not in that direction, your Honor
| Jpdpe Neilson-I understand; some other subject
Mr. shcarman-Did Mr. Beecher have anything to do VIII
| this suggestion conc!uson'