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b., MIR. BeecneT Or HS WtHeSS oeAhUs
p BROOKLYN, April 1.-The announce
ment made by Mr.. Evarts last night that
Mr. Beecher would be put on the stand,
caused an unusual crowd in and about
the Courthouse this morning.
Mr.. Beeeher's family were all present.
Tilt0n and large beyy of friends were
hlso in attendance, and full array or
counsel on both sides.
Fullerton recalled for the plaintiff Jas.
Redpath. ..''.
Witness testified to the detailed con-
Nersation he had with Tilton at his house
when Tilton declared that his charge
against Beeclier was adultery, and he
had proof OF at least three occurrences.
.Iilton was excited and nervous when he
said this.
Redpath further testified that he Wis
tied Beecher at Peekskill in 1874, and he
told him what TlltoE had said. Beecher
treated it with Indifference, saying he
had appointed committee Of members
of high character.
This closed Redpath's testimony, and
Evarts turning toward the defendant
said, Mr. Beecher will be sworn. Amid
great sensation in the Courtroom
Beecher arose, threw off, his long cloak
and laid it in his wite's lap. The au-
dience appeared inclined to break out
into an applause, but were stopped by
Judge Nelson.
Mr. Beecher mounted the stand with
steady eyes, compressed lips and pale
cheeks. The officer handed him the bible
but he waved it away and held up his
right hand. The Clerk began the oath Of
Affirmation when Beach, Tiiton's Coun-
sel said zone moment; object to this
Witness"
Evarts here interrupted him, saying,
stHe will swear" The Clerk then put
the following oath: 81 solemnly swear;
in presence of the Everlasting God, that
the evidence l will give in the issue
Joined between Theodore Tilton,
plaintiff, and Henry Ward Beecher, de-
PENDANT, shall be the truth, the whole
truth, and nothing but the truth, SO. help
me God" Mr.. Beecher then began his
testimony. ..- ..1.-,
! Mr.. Beecher testified that he was born
in Litchfeld, Conn, in 1917. His father
WAS Rev. Lyman Beecher, who died at
the age of 66. His mother died when he
was years old. Rev. Lyman Beecher
was clergyman at the Orthodox Church
of Litchfeld.
( There were six boys and four girls In
the family. All the boys are clergymen.
Witness graduated at Amherst College
In 1884.
Pursued theological stndies at Lane
Seminary, Cincinnati. Was licensed TO
preach in 1884, and was called to a
church at Lawrenceburg, Indiana.
+ From there went to indianapolis, re-
naming eight years. Since then have
been pastor of Plymouth Church, Brook
Eyn. Have been connected with the
Church since its foundation. At the
Zine witness took charge of Plymouth
Church it did not number over 70 MEM
bers.
| Have visited Europe twice for recrea-
kion only when worn out with editorial,
ministerial and occurring work. Was
allowed by the congregation to lecture
Gn politics, and entered the field on the
Kansas and Nebraska measure.
| In regard to his literary work, Mr..
Beecher said: l have written OH so
many l can not well recollect the mum.
Der. think the volumes thirty-fve.
/, Think signed the contract for writing
the "Life Of Christ" in September, 1857,
and the first volume was issued in 1871.
the novel.of Norwood was published in
the New York Ledger in the fall of 1867,
and concluded i'll the spring OF 1872.
| have four children living and five
waiting on me-meaning those dead. l
was married when about twenty-three.
/ During our lives Mrs. Beecher has
never been separated from me only when
4 was in Europe or on a lecturing tour.
1t was. as always has been, Mrs.
Beecher's practice for twenty years back,
DO take entire charge OF my correspon-
nenceS.