The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1875-02-19
The TiltOn.B ,echer Trial.

On the assembling of the court this morn
ing all the parties to the suit were present.
Tilton, in answer TO Sherman, replied
that he knew Kate Mcdonald, and that
she was an old servant in his house. lie
said he directed her to send two or three
trunks of her things to Mrs. Tilton after
she left. Witness recognized photographs
shown him by Sherman of Rev. DR.. Storrs
Rev. DIR. Taylor, Dr. Joshua Leavctt, now
dead, and Horace Greeley. Witness could
not say if he had given these photographs
to his wife. Witness also recognized por-
traits of Judge Morse and Frederick Doug
lass.
To Mr.: Beach-This is photograph of
Beecher when he was younger man than
he is now.
To MIR. Fullerton-Thesc portraits of
DR.. Storrs l did not find in the closet that
l know of they are fresh and clean, and
may have been bought in Fulton street yes
terday for all know told Kate McDon-
aid when Mrs. Tilton wanted anything in
the house that she could have it by sending
for it. She packed the trunks that were
sent to Mrs. Tilton. To Mr.. Sherman |
made careful search through the house
after Mrs. Tilton left, but do not remem-
Der finding these photographs there. l found
plaster cast of my dead chld's face in a
box in the closet she sent for it, and not
only sent her that, but also all little souv-
enirs that were attached. Tilton then re-
sumed his seat, and Fullerton called Geo.
A. Bell, who testified live on Column
bia Heights, in this city; have lived in
Brooklyn about twenty-eight years have
been a member of Plymouth church stree
1874 was at Mr.. Halliday's house when
Tilton came there for an interview think
this was on the day of the fire IN Wood
riff & Robnson's stores this so-called
scanda! was the subject of conversation at
that interview, and all talked about it.
Mr.. Bell testified that Tlton told him in
Haliday's presence about the scandal and
about Tilton's connection with the Indepen-
dent Hearing that the deacons were going
to investigate Tilton, he had come to Mr..
Halliday at Moultons request to ward off
the action. Mr.. Bell continued: urged
him to make a denial of these stories
against his wife and his pastor he replied
that he would not make the denial, for he
thought there was something in this story
an underlying truth, which might make it
worse for Mr.. Beecher; asked him what
proof there was of this; he said the proof
exists in writing above the signature OF
Mr.. Beecher; he said: 81 cannot do so,
as it is not in my possession, but will let
you see it y" he told us that the letters were
in Mr.. Moulton's possession, and that if we
went in our official capacity to Mr.. Moul-
ton, we might see the letters the last two
hours of the interview was spent in coaxing
Mr.. Tilton to let us see these letters Mr.
Tilton went at length into his acquaintance
with Mrs. Woodruff, which he said was
for the purpose of REFRESHING this scandal,
which she threatened to publish / was at
Halliany's house at Beecher's request, and
met Tilton casually; Mr.. Beechcr had re-
quested me that morning to see Halliday,
and have the meeting of the deacons post
poned, as he (Beecher) was going to Bos-
ton.
This closed the direct examination. Ev-
arts moved that all testimony of this witness
should be striker out, with the exception
of that portion of it relating to the inter-
view with Tilton. The motion was denied
and an exception taken.
Witness was cross-examined by Mr.
Sherman, and replied | was well ac-
quainted with the sentiment of Plymouth
church at this time; | think the rumor
about the deacons' meeting arose from
erroneous ideas of Il conversation among
the committee; on the previous Friday
evening when Mr.. and Mrs. Tilton Tailed
to deny the truth of the Woodruff publica-
ton, the church thought Beecher should do
so; none of us had the slightest idea that
he was guilty.
Three attempts were made TO get In ques-
tions rs to whether any conversation had
ever occurred between witness and Beecher
concerning difficulties in Tilton's family,
but the court ruled against them.
Joseph Richards was then called In
answer to Mr.. Fullerton he said reside
at Montclair, N. j., but lived two years
ago in New York; am brother of Mrs.
Tilton and often visited at their house
always considered Mr.. Tilton's home a
model one in every respect l think this
was the condition of the family prior to
July 1871; Mr.. Tilton's conduct towards
his family WAS penerous kind and loving :.