New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-05-21
BESSIE TURNER'S DISCLOSURES.

I come now, in the order of important events,
to the disclosures made by Bessie Turner the 18th OF
December Whereabouts At that time Mrs Tilton had
been outraged that had made uphcr mii she would
permanently avail herself Of the shelter OF her mothers
house. and yet size sought to take counsel OF her rleni
and and her mother were the two
friends who were the nearest to Ler ana VINO
knew the facts, and Bessie Turner conferred
with those who were ignorant of the interior relations OF
this household and We have seen with what elect Shc
went to Mrs. Bradshaw excellent woman, one whom
we were told to be witness TO prove the guilt OF
MI Beccher but who only proved that there was no
acknowleds lnent OF guilt by him, but even proved, by
the letter which introduced in evidence, that Mrs
Tlton never-neyer confessed even TO her, her most
intimate friend the slightest deviation from absolute
loyalty her husband. Mrs bradshaw differs from Miss
Turner in her recollection upon single point Bessie
remembers that talked with her. and in respect TO the
indgnty which Mr.. Ton had offered TO her, but does
remember that she remembered tho brutal charge
Mr.. Tilton had made in this interview against
Mr.. Beecher. Mrs. Bradshaw's recollection Is that
it WIS at that time she heard 1t. The
question is utterly unnpofant in any Aspect Of the case
Which of them is right is imnateria Each has stated
according to her recollection tho fact that there
interview The fact that Bessie Turner went there for
the purpose of complaining Of Theodore ton the fact
that she went there for the purpose Of enlstng Mrs
Bradshaw the side of Mrs. Ton in iustifyng her in
separation from her husband, as TO this there Is no
shadow of doubt but the diary Of Mis-. Bradshaw con
firms Bessie's narration Now, Bessie swears also that
she went III Bccchcr. To him she told. not what bad
been said her for of maideny modcsty AMI
reserve would have deferred her from that but she
pleaded the Of Mrs. Titon, and wanted him to
come and advise with her. More, Mr. Beecher swears
that sbe told him Of these indecent approaches
which had been made 10 her by Theodore Til
ton Mr. Bcccher swrars that he c0mmun
Gated them aftcrward TO Mr. Bowen. Mr. Bowen began
by denying, but ends by admitting them and, to put
the matter beyond any question: Mr.. TiOn calls Mr.
Bell TO the stand and proves by him most important
conversation. which places 1t beyond oil doubt that
Bessie Turner'S statement is true, and that the state
ment Of Mr. Beccher Is also true. ITO Judge Nelson
will ask my friend Mr. Shearman to read the passage
If the Court and jury will allow me.
Mr.. shearmal-Mr Bells testimony is as follows
readDgl
Mr.. Beecher stated to me that he had been sent
for by Mrs. 1ilton TO consult in regard to
tho position of domestic affairs in her own
then at Mrs Morses, her mothers; that she was in
great trouble and great anxiety; that the conduct OF her
husband had been in great many ways very severe
very crnel, and everything but what al going to
say, decent mans conduct ought to he TO a woman he
stated that Mr. TiltOns conduct In regard TO other mat
rs in regard to Righteousness very low he stated
that he had been called upon by young girlhe did
Ti"ns family She had related to him crcumstances oc.
CURING In the family, in the household Of Mr.. TtOn.
which exceedingly licentious he stated- presume
need not into the circumstances of that statement
at last Mrs Tlton had been forced to fly from her home
that she had done So and had gone to Mrs Morses that
she had sent then for him TO advise with him as 10
what she should pursue; that he had consulted
Mrs Beecher the subject and then they thOughtbOth
thOushthat II was better that they should mention the
fact 10 member Of the church, that they might
not in the matter without the whole church being
ignorant OF these proceedings what advice they might
Overnight tender TO Mrs. Ton; they had therefore
called for me- not so much 10 take my advice inform
OF the facts that occurring and inform Of
what ad ice they proposed To give II any, To Mrs TOn
lie asked thenLc said then that he proposed hand
he IN 10 rs tl.lti "A IN tier
that lady could manage better than a gentleman, and
Mrs. Beechcr intended by his suggestion, 20 and
Mrs. TOn the next day The question particularly
10 what advice Mrs Beecher should give 10 Mrs I'll
ton. don't know whether from Mrs. Beecher from
him, the question came up about permanent separa
the other that suggestion made
OF a permanent separation between Mr. and Mrs. Tlton
and Mr. Beccher asked me what thought OF that said
in answer OF course. nothing else be possible II Is
impossible for Mrs 1ton TO live another day with Mr.
Triton such facts You have presented to me-" Then
Mr. Beecher asked me II thought 1t would be well TO call
In any the ladies OF the church, am not whether
deacOncsses mentioned then rs AIN not quite
that had them at that time, but Is clear In my
that he did ask II the advice OF OF the ladies
The church should be called for, or that the matter
should handed the ladies OF the chuTch-any Of
the ladies-tO manage said, unquestionably not; IL
matter OF great decacy IL was matter far
easily managed by few than by many and 1t would be
exceedingly harmful ~ bring into the church.
70 hand IL 10 ladies unOically aud that
certain that the best management OF the case would
Deechcr