New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-03-17
TESTIMONY OF MR.. EDWARD BIDEN.


TESTIMONY OF MR. EDWARD BIDEN.
Edward Bidep. called on behalf of the defendant
and sworn. -,
Mr. Sheaunan-Mr Biden, where do you resiie' A. IL
WillOw-st., in Brooklyn . .,,.o.o
Where il Won, place Of business, A. II southst New
York. .,o,,
O. How long have you been engaged in busness A. Aoon'
- years. ,., &,
O. Do you remember the period Of the publication OF WIN
known as theWoodhu and Clanin scandal a. 10 -,
O. That was init about the first OF No'enOc'' i''
wasn't iti A. About that time. ,n
O. Were you at that acquainted with Mr. FRANCIS ~
Moulton 7 A. was, sir -, ,,r
O. How long had you known him' A. Known MIN ."
had ten years, probably. ,.,, .or-
O. Did you meet him after this publication ana na'e any
yersation with him that subjectf A. did Twice
O. When and where as nearly you can A. flrs' uhe
was few days after the publication; cannot by ~"
days a day or two. ru,noo
O And where A. On the floor OF the Produce Exchange
Q. Now will you state what took place oel"ec" '0' -
gard TO that subject at the time!
Mr. Fuerton-We object to that Sir
Mr. Shesrmah-On what ground Mr.. Fullerton
Mr. Fuerton-on the ground that that no' tne way "
terrocae him as that conversation, II any TOOK PH,
liberty to state what took place between hn' ~
Mouton. mas, .,
Mr. Shearman-I seems that Sir Is the proper way "
asking the question unless make leading put WORDS III MS
mouth. .L.
Mr. Fuerton-wc yog don't get your knowledge 'ron ''
law books $3.50 ,.,;,,
Mr. Beach-It is Of the cases. Sir, IN winch '''
question is permissible and proper
Mr. Fullerton-And necessary.
Mr. shearman-I don't suppose we are obGed 10 p'O''
literally word for word A..
Judge Neilson-No you call his attention distinctly 10 ue
very point and ask him what said on that subject
nh 10 xhetha
Mr. Mouon and YOU on that subject Of the truth or asehoou
OF this woodruff scandal affecting Mr. Beecher.
Mr. Fulerton-No Sir that is not it-that oDjee'ea
Mr. sheaman-I refer 1t TO the Court
Judge Neilson-Yes; we will iakeit
Mr. Fullerton-Ic must use the language Incorporate" " INV
question put 70 Mr.. Moulton.
Judge Neilson-IIe must show his attention WIS '"'u "
specific statement.
Mr. Fuerton Is uscd on page 2s3 the question was put 10
Mr. Moulton Did you say him referring to the wnes
Il false there word Of truth in it as far as Mr. becne
I, eoucerneI" "a don't recolect that used those woFuS
TO him now, Sir" AMI,
Mr. Shearnan-Well moment the question next: Diu
Won use ANYTHING in substance like that?" Question next
Did YOU say ii untrue as far az Mr. Beechef was e
ccrned" "Did you say that there was not WORD OF @
thatf" "Did you any such language 10 MIN III
Judge Noi.son-We nteuogate him in those FORMS MI
Shearman. -
Mr. shearmsp-Did Mr. Mouon speak to yon on the SUD
iet Of this scandal at that timer spoke to him hrs ST.
O. And did he answer you? 4. He did
O Did he speak you any length about III A. NO. FOL
at any length.
O Did he avoid talking with you about h'
Mr. Fulerton-One moment; object to that
Judge Ncilson-Oh, yes.
Mr. Shearman-.I am taking MI Moultons ahs"ers-i a."
proposing N take Mouon precise answer Mr. Mouoh ss
that he avoided akny about ibid Mr. Mouon avoid talking
with you about III A. asked MI Moulton quesuon-a d
tinct question: that the way it was brought about
NtTo1I,r hotxp at a
whether in this Woodruff and Claim story &c far as Nj
Bcechcr concerned, there was any truth in it,
O What was Mr. Mouons answer A. Mr. Mouons an
ever the first time "Mr Bden am as good fnend OF
Mr. Beccer you are that remember distinctly; be Then
went on TO say that with Mr. Beccher good DEAL or
had aeon him GOOD deal lately and think he said thai he was
with him the night previous for hour and that when proper
time came-or proper time he was ready to answer that
question: or ready TO spca-somewhat TO that puposeand
that Is all remember Of that first interview.
O When did the second interview occuri The second In
teryiew occurred week or ten days afterwards.
O Where was that! That was in tho street | met Mr.
Mention very suddenly well unexpectedly DIDN'T meet him
i didn't seek him and very quickly again asked hin-re
peated the question whether there any truth in this
story and he then emphateay cannot use precisely the
wodsad that II false it was all false or somewhat to
that purposeat any rate II satisfied thanked him and
said glad hear it, and left guess tina; is about al
that passed between us.
@ That is oil that you recolect' A. That is all that
recollect.
O. Didn't he sayn substance ut il false; there Is not
word OF truth far Mr. Beecler is conccrnedf' A.
Wen could say dstnctlyhe used the word false
and was very emphatic denying the truth OF it, that the
impression left on my mind.
@ That Is a A. told him that was happy to hear it,
and thanked him. and left.
Mr.. ShearmanThat is al.
Mr. Fullerton he say in substance II the story Is true
it infamous to tell itf "A Not word; don't remember
that.
Mr. Fullerton Don't remember. Well, don't to ask
you anything