New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-02-10
PURPOSE OF THE CONFESSION EXPLAINED.

O. Yes, very likely. I am not certain that am
dobt Mr. Titon Hooking over memorandum, as 70
whether your contract made the Goth or about the h OF
December with Mr. Bowen, 30 far as respected TIE L"dfa
sut was Ave years two years sontEacsf A. "ei SIR
don't possess those papers remember very astneuy s e
contract with The Union was five years
Yes that understand. A don't remember 80 distinctly
how long the with The Apps"at vas my impress
sion ia two or three years won't be certain, though
O Now LET me recall you that Wasn't it two years, on
vour best recollection now A. should not say distinctly
Sir don know perhaps perhaps was still won't
be accurate.
Now Sir when you gave Mr. Moulton, on the night OF
the Goth December this letter in your wfes handwriting or
this document in your wes handwriting you say that you
thought that Mr. Beecher nterp sed objections to coming
that that would induce him 70 come d'dn your a. "o
that effect; yes, Sir.
And that It as not used unless necessary for that
purpose A. 1 didn't say that exactly Sir said that
admit wish Mr. Moulton himself break THAI subject to Mr.
Beecher unless 1t was necessary
O. l mean used by Mr. MoultOnf A. Yes Sir
a Not 10 be used by Mr. Moaton that occasion. A No,
Sir.
n With Mr. Beecber unless 1t proved necessary A. No,
Sir; that my intent
Now Won thought that would fetch Mr. Beecer
to this interview didn't your A knew it would; yes Sir
O. You knew it would? A. Yes, Sir
@ Now Mr. Tlton wasn't got for that purposeT A For
what purposef 49, Il,
O To fetch Mr. Beecher that interview A. No. Sir; 1t
was got for the purpose OF being the basis on which as an
honorable man. maintaining my sefrepeet eoad hoid a' IN
| tervsew with him.
Very well; when did first to TO use It for that
purpose of fetching Mr.. Beecher WIZ you state your
| question again, you peasei
When did Il first to you 70 use II Tor the purpose
Of fetching Mr. Beeoher TO the interview A On the Gay IN
which the interview held 1t written the day before
O No matter 90 away from it. Ny question Is
when did you that paper for the purpose OF
,e,ng Mr. Beecher A. Ts thought occurred to me,
think until Mouiton suggested few minutes before 60
| ng that possibly he might not come
Well hs. is your best recollection. IL Ayes Sir
But it was a sudden Of the paperi A. The Object
don't understand your question Mr. Evsfts
THAT n was sudden use the paper not premedita,e
A By Mr.. Moultonf
O Nv Won, A. dessned 10 the paper in nay interview
with Mr.. Beecher $1,000. ~, n.....
O That understand tho asng TO fetch MI Beecher
WA, sudden and not pfemedassod asei L. TWAS spona
sseas lmpuise res sir
Now Mr. Tlton understand you 10 nave saa I'd 20"
termination that the motive and object Of this interview
With Mr. Bsecher solely relation 70 the protection on IAs re-
between your wife and Mr. Bsechsr being brought Cal
~ .nbety or discussou by o. in connection ws
an, oouroyersy that might between Mr. Bowen md Mr.
psseherf A. Well s asdsssaaa question, that was
the psHpot. 49,, =, A.,
interview was protect Elizabeth
Yes Well and connection with the fear OF pnbhciiy
growing out Of controversy aases between No Bowen
and Mr. Beecheri A. Yes. Sir
O. Now that IT. A. Yes, Sir.
O Were you afraidS A No Sir
Wat moment; haven't got through with the question
Uangfter As naked question: dave say you are never
afraid bat that is my question Were you Afraid Il
No Sir Oh Deg your pardon; thought
@ Now, ] warned you. W. TSten, IVES aos my Wn0e