New-York tribune., 1875-01-15

O. What became OF the original ~ MT Beechet hcP' IT,
@ You did not keepts A. No, Sir did not.
Mr. Eyars-T understand Mr. Mouon to have spoken Vi
resignation which there before him
Mr. Fullerton-Yes Sir, and which he took away
Mr. Evarts-Yes sir which he took away and that be-
came the subject Of comment What do you propose 10 w
with this' 1870,
Mr. FoIeronI propose in the first place to read from the
original IL you produce in obedience TO the noce gwen 70
Won for that purpose and you do produce it, propose
to read from this copy
Mr. Eyayts-We have no such paper
Mr. Fuerton-No such paper as whatf
Mr. Evarts-No sch puaper your witness speaks o.
Mr. Fuerton-where is the notice to produce cell Tor
the production Of the paper described in our nouco
Mr. Eyarts-We have no such paper
judge Neson-IIas notice been given
Mr Beach-The notice to produce is admitted
BY Mr. Fulerton-Can you state the contents on mat tS8
nation which was proposed by Mr. Beechcr on that OCCASION
A. Yes Sir can substantially.
~, Fsr, Wait one moment He can reciic from memory
If he can of course best he but when yon pu
paper his hands want to inquire where 'na' was i"
and when
Mr. Beach-That is right let him examine the witness
Mr. Eyarts-You have a memorandum now put Into your
hands A. Yes, Sir.
O. Where do you produce that from n P'ouu'' '01
my possession w..
How long have you had it in your possession A lhaye
had it since May 81, 1873.
@ How come you to make that paper' A. made II In
order to submit to Mr. Ton what Mr. Beechf poposeuo uo
at Mr. TiltOn's solicitation.
O Was not Mr. Ton present when this paper as you call H.
Of Mr. Beecher was ready A. No. Sir be was not
O twas not at that meeting then? A. No. Sir was not at
the meeting between MI Beechcr Mr. Tlton and myself
O. When did you write that' A. May g. 1913, thnk-Sat-
urdsv evening il my recollection serves me.
O. Why didn't you send for the orsina' n doh "re
il: dictated ii from memory to Mr.. Tilton
O. It's in Mr. Tions handwrtngt A. Yea, Sir
@ Written down by him by your dict1tionf A. Yes Sir
o Why didn't you send for the original A. because went
down stairs to see Mr. Ton to tell him what it was MI
Beecher sad he didn't Mr. Ton and went down
stairs knowing about this of resignation venting to tell
Mr. Tlton what il was Mr. Tilton sad "Te me what 1t is
let me look at That can recolec the circun
stances under which this war dictated to him.
@ Nj Bowen Mr.. Tion snd yourself were in the house
together A. Yes Sir; Mr.. Bccchcr was up stairs
O. And the paper you have spoken Of that there A.
Yes.
O. Why didn't you have brought down, and show to Mr.
TlIong A. Il. cause didn't think it was necessary,
O You thought better dictate to him A didn't go
down for the purpose Of dctating it,
O. You dGn send up stairs for the original A. NO. Sr,
didn't. ~
O. That is the memorandum that you speak by is it
A. Yes Sir this is the memorandum speak by
Mr. Eyars-That is copy Of the paper 1t i, mere
question Of the witness memory
Nr Fulcrton-I think you misunderstood question put by
e counsel on the side The question he put to
Ills You Mr. Tton and Mr. Beecher in the house to-
together" which you replied A. Yes Sir
O. You don't mean you in the same room A. No,
Sir
O Give US a copy Of the proposed resignation of Mr. Bcccher
produced there!
MI Eyarts-YOur memory OF
Judge Nclson-Sate your recollection of its contents
Mr Bcacll-Ile can refer TO the memorandum.
The Wtness-Iti is this:
tender herewith my resignation OF mouth Church
lav. ss,dgu
from certain household; bat since recent publ cation
this no longer possible now resign my ministry ana re-
tire to private lfe'
O. That is as you rcocc the original resignation
Of Mr Beecer: A. Yes Sir and that states substantially what
was in the original paper Cro Judge Neison May state
your Honor how came to find thsf
Mr. Evarts-NOt unless you are asked, think
Mr. Beach, don't know.
Pine Wness-I would like 70 state 1t.
Mr. Fullerton objection it. State IT, Mr.. Moulton
The Wness-I read In Mr. Beecher's statement
Mr. Eyarts-Does Honor say he has right TO state
that?
udpe Neson-I think the counsel had better incrogate
him lie will come to it presently
The Wness-I precisely how got it, Iwould
Ike to do that want to state how found this copy
Mr. FulertOn-Where did you find it? a. found it in
Mr. Porter-That paper is not in evidence
JUDGE Neson-It in evidence but it is here produced
among his papers.
Mr. Eyarts-He wants to show he to find IT, 1t is
enough that he has got It,
Mr. Fuerton-I don't for It, just omit it, Mr. Mouon
TO Judge Neson think we had better adjourn now your
Honor.
Judge Nelson-I want to appeal to the counsel The hours
OF II and have been very unusual TO We always
begin orr work earlier and continue later and tomorrow
being you decline TO work Saturday
wish to know if counsel won't make it convenient to
monce at 10 o o'clock and end at 81
Mr. Moris-This air will kill us all
Judge NeisOnYou would have Saturday and Sunday to
cover after it, our sessions 80 short
Mr. Fulerton-I think that would be greater tax
strength than could endure.
Judge Neison-I only submit 1t to you.
Mr. Fuleron-Your Honor must understand that Of
my associates make it everyday business spend their lives
in such an atmosphere this.
Judge Neilson-And therefore, get used TO H.
Nj FulertonAnd therefore, don't get used TO It. think
il would be going beyond what human nature could endure
The Court then adjourned until II o'clock this morning