The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-06-26

4 POINT. The opinions expressed upon these exhi.
birions were various and anything but comph-
mentary 10 the jury ana others.
On the feopenlng Of the Court there was the
same endeayor on The part OF Tue populace to se-
cure admission, nut they were gen refused by
the police. They, however, hung around all
night, until it became known at ten O'Clock, that
Judge Nelson had adjourned the Court at that
hour until eleven O'Clock to-day, thus ending the
general suspense.
"wAlTISG STILL wAITING.n
At halfpast nine O'Clock things were in about
the same condition when the Court reas
sembled. There were fresh arrivals, to be sure;
put AS for news about the Issue the public might
a. well have been in UpeInavlE, in the north or
Greenland, and considering the weather, the
atmosphere and the prospects OF strercher.
many OF them would gladly have exchanged
places with the inhabitants OF that icy spot.
KFVuiets OF persplration streamed down every
face; dripplog handkcrcnIeis long since over
charged. were LAID aside; fans were in constant
play. and altogether the place resembed large
pau. in whicn men and women were being slowly
stewed. One unfortunate spectator tainted
and was carried out The features which
marked the .'waltingn in this instance were
unlike those which generally wind up great
trial. In murGer case, Tor instance where the
testimony has been OF very conflicting char
acter, the people in court are not wont to deal
wear an air OF solemniy betting the scene.
stiffness prevails In view or the fate OF tne accused,
and nothing above q whisper is heard In any
part OF the court room. But the beecher trial
furnishes no such phases Not that the issue VIII
be less momentous to the distinguished defend
ant but the fact tHat actual life Is not at stake
rather roDs the spectacle and It's queer surround
ings OF the terrible thoughts pertaining to the
gibbet. For want OF occupation those In the court
I
ences OF opinion may have existed upon various
subjects decidedly harmonious opinion was
expressed as TO the weather. Jokes new around
by the score Even the staid and gloomy Clerk or
the Court, who has many time and oft told prls-
oners 10 stand up Tor sentence OF death, caught
the contagion, and when occasion offered, as 1t
did, he was not hndmost IN repartee. This gen.
tleman-Mr. Frank Mlllison-nas always the
expression OF cheerful undertaken after
paying funeral ana would doubtless ask
no better employment than TO auction Tomb
stones. When the audience stamped for instance
he reminded the more boisterous that "tns was
not the locality for such uncommon, Illegal, un-
seemy. unmeaning, unwarranted and unmit-
gated ebulhrlons Of feeling; that there was
Gus elsewhere in the city, where exhibitions or
the kind were tolerated win IMMUNITY, and, he
might say, with approval on the part OF perform
ing artists.u Mr.. Madison deserves testimo-
NAL for his courtesy. uroanity, promptness
and efficiency throughout trial wnere job as
Clerk OF the Court would have proved a failure.
The appearance OF Mr.. Evarts and Mr. Pryor dur
ing the evening enclted ringing cneers. But
nothing was done toward solution OF the great
mystery. AT IA few minutes past ten O'Clock the
Court, by order OF the ChefJustice, was adjourned
until this morning at eleven O'Clock.
THE DEFENDANTS HOPES
Mr. Beecher was found after Il number or trips
between the court room, MS son'sinsurance once
and his residence on Columbia Heights. He was
encountered on the corner OF Court street chat
ting humorously with Trend
"what your hopes, Mr.. Beecherf' asked the
reporter.
Il have only one hope, and II would not be hard
TO guess what that Is" replied the distinguished
preacher good humoredly 1t would be question
able taste for me 10 say more al this time. Ex-
ceedingly warm, isn't itSn
avery. You would rather not express your
opinion as 10 the resultYn asked the reporter, In
desperation.
''wel, should say that II was as warm as any
we shall have this MONTH" replied Mr.. Beecher.
pretending to misunderstand; land as to the re-
suit, It Is just possible that some may De sun
struck II the heat continued
"But referred 10 the result OF the delibera-
lions OF the jury.n insisted the reporter.
ION. that was itS" said the great minister with
a genuine smile OF SURPRISE. IL am not Q sootn-
sayer.,
with good natured bow Mr.. Beecner started
hometo his dnuer, apparently as contented as
though his fate Ola not depend upon tae decision
OF the twelve men 10 the jury room
TIE PLAINTIFF RETIcENT.
Mr. TIlton was encountered on tue corridor, ac-
companIed BY MS counsel. ex-Judge Morris, and
asked to express his views regarding the probable
verdict.
IL am much obliged to you for the interest you
take 10 This case" replied the plaintiff, narvely,
"but wnen you ask me to express al opinion as
10 what verdict the jury will return you hardly
do my judgment as TO what is ana Is not proper
full Justice"
Tne palntG said this without the slightest III
nature or good humor, but the remark was
couched In such language as to discourage and
iorDId any further questioning.
Mr.. LEADERS, CARD.
Mr.. Joseph Loader OF the new witnesses,
whose affidavit has already been published, has
sent 10 the HERALD the folio wing card:-
To THE EDTroR OF THE HERALD:-
noticed In this mornings HERALD Mrs. Tllton's
denial OF my statement. While regret exceed
| lngiy that circumstances have compelled me TO
testify concerning matters injurious to ner suI,
as a truthful man, must adhere to what have
stated-tHat did assist In relaying carpets in her
house Ia the tall OF 1869 and saw what nave
before described. avoided making this public as
long as possible, ana did not willingly make the
facts known; but It win be found n am placed
on the witness stand that my statement Is
strictly accurate anu correct every particular,
as personally regards myself, which can be con-
nrmed by other circumstances wbiol have not yet
been spoken or l am, respectfully,
JOSEPH LOADER.
AN INTERVIEW Win LOADER.
From the Brooklyn Argus
At noon to-day an ATguS reporter entered the
uph lstery store o. Joseph Loader, no. w fulton
avenue. young man working In tue rear room
| came forward aud inquired what was wanted.
lis Mr. Loader WITHIN w
Tue young man cast an inquirlng look toward
the rear of the premises, from which voice was
/ heard -
~ hat II II you wish ~
''Mr. Loader, / suppose said the reporter, 90.
ing forward.
alha's my nameh
/ 4 with Ia a