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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-03-11
THE OBJECT OF THE LETTER 70 KEEP MISS FLOR
ENCE FROM THE STAND.

O. WHAT was that object? A. Well, will have
TO think moment 1t undoubtedly TO influence her to
determine to be called by neither side have the Impression
that in the letter begged her. far it was in her power to
keen quiet and not to allow herself to be called forward
witness In the
@ Miss Oakley did you spprehend-- A. think that my
feeling in writing that letter was feeling OF pity for the poor
girl was sorry that she in any way to be called
Mr. Besch-To Mr. Fullertonl Now, don't let her run on
Mr. you apprehend that Mrs Florence would
he called IS witness for her mohc' A. don't know whether
that had been mentioned The apprehension
d Or for Mr. Beecher rather, should say
Mr. EyarsLct us hear what the apprehension was She DO
gan to tell you what the apprehension was
Mr. Fulerton-Wel she will finish il in her own way Ito
the witness Did you fear after your talk with Mrs ton
that Florence would called witness for the defense In
hi, case, A. cannot say positively that did deprecated
her being called.
o Now that il the TO the question: A. Very ~e'
you have my answer cannot remember.
You cannot remember whether you did or not A. Very
well Mr. Fullerton think can that felt would De
very cruel thing call the young lady.
O. No. that the question No no; that isno the cues
on You make me do cruel thing to interrupt you so often
A Won want to know why wrote the letter do your
O want to know this A. can say why
~ whether when you wrote your letter you spprehendcd
that Ro,ence might be called witness for the defense In
this case. A. cannot say that did
a Now then will put another question 10 you. Didn't
von snnrehend that she might be called witness on tho
mar, N the plaintiff A. think II matter OF public ad'
that had mentioned in the letters or some
vherc in the new spapers II apprehension Is
expectation .
O. Then was prevent that that you wrote The e'tc'
A. suppose ii
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-03-11
MRS. TILTOy AS A WIFE AND MOTHER.

o You cannot recollect that. Now, Miss Oak
ley did You observe the character oi MIS- iHloh Is WIG M
mo,herf A. did.
O What was it, A. As mother, tender and wise as
wife passonatciy devoted to her husband.
O Az mother tender and wise wife passonatey de-
voted to her husband How long did this continues A. Since
knew her since knew them together up till now.
O Since you knew them together A Yes, Sir
O. Now long has your acquaintance continued with
Mrs Tltonf A. Up TO the present time
O lin TO the present time Were you at the honse In '
,nons In the Winter Of lSi9-n the Winter Of 1920
think WAS there the February OF that Winter for
short call Mrs IiltoD.
n How long did you remain A. Oh! not half an hour
think can identify that Winter. 1t was after her
trouble.
q How often did you visit Mrs Titon after 1867 From
that until the year 1872 when left the city, not very ire
ouenty during the absence OF her husband perhaps once
week or In two weeks
O You continued your visits once week or once in TWO
weeks down to what timer A. Down to 1871
Mr. Morris-She during the absence OF her husband
Mr. Tncy-Yes during the absence OF her husband
The Witness-Down TO lS2
q Did this devotion Of Mrs ton to her husband continue
as long as you knew herr A. Yes Sir
n, ReshI object to She has not shown capacty
IN udye between the husband and the wife after 1907
u has shown she has known the wife con-
tinuou.y visiting her house once week, or once In TWO
weeks, down TO 1871
Mr. Manufacturing absence OF the husband she says
Mr. Trscy-I don't that that makes any difference
She has h TO Judge conduct OF the two In the home
and family what she and did the subject The CORE
has been introduced statement OF the vile
and the husband towards each other.
Iud,e NcsoaYou may ask what she Observed IL anything
Mr. Tracy-That IL what do ask.
Judge Neiscn-No Did che observe auythingt
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-03-11
MISS oAKLEY.s INFLUENCE on FLORENCE TnToN


o. Did you ever make an effort to have any other
person take the same side you did In regard to ny MOI
f nv own pushing of the before others but when mas
been put to me- have always expressed my opinion
@ Connections, A. Ny connections
O. Did YOU ever undertake influence the eldest
Mr. Tlton upon that subject A. No, never hAd "od WIN
her upon the subject that remember can except having
written her once this Winter worsa few words In re-
spect 10 her own COURSE before that that can re-
member. 80 mi,
O Then YOU communicated with her In writingf A. ms
Winter have written her once. Fl,
O. In that letter did you attempt to influence her upon tue
one side or the other OF this controversy
Mr.. Evarts-we object to that
Mr. shearman-You need not answer that
Judge Nelson-Well the letter will prove.
Mr. Fullerton-I believe II Will. ~
The Witness-I should be willing ii should be read II IL all
may be read -.
Mr. BeachCant we ask her whether she wrote upon GER
tain OCCASION certain sentiment without producing Tue ce
cross examination
Jndpe Neilson-If she wrote upon certain SUBJECT
Mr. Beach the course pursued here ana SUD-
init 10 admissible In law to ask her whether she did not say
either by words or writing upon certain OCCASION 10 certain
person, acertain thing. -
Mr. Tracy-Tha the question that counsel put Inc
ouesion was whether did attempt to influence her
N, Reacb-rhat We can ask her cross examination
Judpe Nelson-I think you can on cross-examination
Mr. shoAmanf your Honor please that question was set
lied y years ago the House OF Lords In the Queens case
Mr. Fullerton is too long ago.
Mr. shcaman-I older than most OF US here twas there
ed that before they could ask whether person had
made representations certain subject aud tha. cross
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-03-11
MR. JOHNSON MAKES A CORRECTION.

The Witness-I wish, on recollection, to correct
my testimony in respect in regard TO the Mddebury
paper II was not in that connected whit 1t was
1876 OF 1896 remember distinctly since spoke the
last time can fix 1t absolutely 1t in 1896 1t at the
time OF the presidential election Of 1SEhe time preceding
Alaf
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-03-11
O. Mrs Ton was also present Were the other members of

O Mrs Tton was also present Were the other members OF
the family present. A. The children.
O. The children were also present Did he say anything
more on that occasion than that A. have forgotten any
further conversation than that 1t left an impression on me
forgotten any further conversation al that e
A. At that time.
O. Did you observe what effect IL any, that produced upon
Mrs Tionf A. did
@ What effect did 1t produce A. 1t grieyed her ana
brought tears TO her eyes.
@. Her eyes filed with tiers :
Mr. Fuerton-NO, Sir.
@ Brought tears to her eyes, A. Yes, Sir
O. What did she do A. don't recolect that she did any
thing.
O You don't recollcct that she did anything? A. nave
part Of an Impression that she left the table, but could not
say that she did.
O. You have recollection that she left the table, but could
not say she did
Mr. Moris-She did not say She said part OF an IN
preston"
Mr. Tracy-You have part OF an impression tha' she e'
the table but cannot say certainly? 4. No Sir
O. At any other time did You hear him discuss the marriage
rclationY A. No time that definitely recall but nave
heard him great DEAL and had great deal OF
with him many topics.
O. On the subject marriage reatonf a. cannot Say
precisely.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-03-11

Mr. Fuleon-when do you say. this conversation was with
Mr. Tton respect his presiding at Senway HALF A.
say after he had done it; after that meeting.
q Yes; probably il was: A Yes, Sir.
q Bot long after; ~ Ii may have been the next day
or may not been until three days afterwards
quite sure.
@ Are you within two three days' A. Yes,
Sir
O. Positive, A. Yes Sir
o How do you fix the time, A. Well. could not fix it
beyond the possibility Of mistake
O Well then might 1t have bcen' A think II
have been within a very few days Of the time
How you enabled 70 fix II within few days after that
meeting, A. Well 1t itself with the act itself and
recall my statement OF disappointment and regret his having
done il and my desire 10 sec him as i could.
Never mind your de,ire> A. am answering your ques
ton. Sir.
@ That is the way you tx tn time! A. Yes Sir
q Now are you aware that Theodore Tilton left on the
seven O'Clock train on morning following the Stenway
Hall meeting on ecturng tour and was gone for long time
out OF New York A. No, do not is barely possible II
may be 10 would undertake 70 fix positively the time
ooiy know Il was a time not a great whAe Afterwards
whether was we-f fortnight or even three weeks
It would no, surprise very much don't remember
O IL may have been longer than that' A. IL Is hardly
fkeIy 10 have been longer than that think
Mr. FuertOn-That Is all
Mr. Eyarts-That Is all, Mr. Johnson
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-03-11
REDIRECT EXAMINATION OF OLIVER JOHNSON.

I'D
Mr.. Tracy desire to call your attention, Mr..
johnson To the conversation that omitted in the first Of my
direct examination Did you have a conversation with Mr.
,n soon after the Stenway Hall meetingMrs WOODBURY.
envay Hall mectng-about his presiding there and his re-
l,,ions to the wodhul woman A. did, Sir
O What tanspircd between you and him upon that occa
sion. TWAS few dsyst have been the next day or
r,tc longer: don't remember precisely when but asked
Mr. Tlton 10 take lunch with me in restaurant near
Js Erress Office on row. with the purpose in my own
pind--
Mr. Fullerton Never mind your purpose
The winess-I beg your pardon, ] want to
Mr. Fulerton-I know you want to- don't want you TO-
Mr. Trscy-Wha did you do when you lunching when
yoa came to conversations A demonstrated very seriously
with Mr. Ton for presiding at the meeting OF such woman
whom regarded very bad and he said TO me that he
belonged in reality with her. that she represented canse in
which he had the deepest interest," that to preside at her meet
inc WAS simply 10 have the courage Of his opinions.
O Referring again this lady who spoken OF in your
dirre, examination ask you if that lady was mem
Der OF NJ Ttons household at any timer A. am not sure
that she was don't think she No Sir, am not
aware that she ever was.
O. Not member Of lis family A. No Sir.
No,s Mr. johnson understood you to say in answer to
The counsel that you didn't know but Mr. Ton had an agency
ia procuring your employment on The Hy7"1H CH'oH Do
YOU know that did; A No. Sir do not; have no reason
10 suppose
M Beach-Wat, Sir
YOU any reason 10 suppose that he had?
MI Beach-That is Objectionable, SIR
judge Ncson-Ie has answered that question: that he does
GOT know that he ever did
Mr. Evarts-The question is il you ever heard from Mr.
Tllon that Mr. Tion had any agency in it,
Mr. Beach-PUt that question.
o Did you ever hear from 1ton that he had any agency in
procuring your employment: A. No, Sir never did.
q Now you have referred TO a suggestion Of Mr. Ttons
that your contract with The Christian I0n should be in
writing was after your contract with Mr. Beecher had
been msde-your engagement with Nj Beecher had been
made A. Yes, Sir.
q Did you actually enter upon your employment at that
timer A. No. Sir.
O But the engagement hof made A. The engagement
had been made yes. Sir.
Did you request Mr. Ton to draw the contract for you
A No. Sir
Q IT was thing he ,O.unteered 10 do! A. Yes Sir he
volunteered TO do it a.sented however to his doing it,
Did Mr. Titon give you any reason why should have
q written contract with Mr.. Beecher? A. Yes, Sir.
Y What reason did he say-whs reason did be gye' A.
He said he would cheat me, il | didn't.
O Who would cheat you: 4. Mr.. Beecher
@ Well; Mr. Beecher would cheat you; A. Yes. Sir
M Trscy-That Is ALL Mr.. johnson.
Mr. Morris-Wat moment Mr. johnson.
Mr. Bcsch-There is no question, Sir; you can go
MI Eyarts-That is all, Mr.. johnson.
Mr. Tracy-Wa moment
Mr. FulerOn-Oh be- your pardon.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-03-11
MRS. TILTON'S GRIEF AT HER HUSBANDS
UNBELlEF.

O Now. did YOU observe, Miss Oakley, the effect
that this change ia his religious sentiment had upon MIS-
Til,on? A. did.
O. What effect did il have A. 1t constant source Of
tronlc 10 her she solicited talk with her husband
Mr. Bcach-Thst is not proper, madam.
O. Did you talk with him in pursuance Of the suggestion or
rcoues of Mrs Ton A. 1t is those conversations tried 10
give the result Of but the facts of the conversation could not
recall with the exception swore to.
O. Those conversations you you had with him at the re
quest OF Mrs. Tilion!
Mr. Beach-That il not proper.
Mr. Tracy-Why not?
Mr. Simply because it is not have particular
objection TO u.
Mr. Tracy-I was repeating the substance OF her answer
MIR Beach, objected to it at the time.
Mr. Tracy did not understand IT,
Mr. Beach--It is not OF any importance
@ State whether or not request OF Mrs Ton upon you
to talk with Mr. Ton the subject Of his religious opinions
was frequent! A. 1t was frequent.
O. Did you frequently talk with him on that subject A.
We often had talks on that subject.
O. At request Of his wife! A. Yes Sir; and with her
mutual conversations they not lectures.
O. To what degree did this change in his religious senti
ments affect Mrs Tion, A. It depressed her constantly
O How did she manifest that depression A BY telling
Mr. Beach, don't think II is proper
How did she manifest it ia his presence or to yon not
by what she said by her acts and conduct? A. don't
think inferred from that
Mr. Morrs-Onc moment.
The Winess-But from things she said-from her words.
O. will ask you this question: Did you not ever see her
weeping when the subject OF MS regous opone was e
subject OF conversation,
Mr. Beach-Between whom
Mr. Trscy-[To the witness Between yourself Mrs Tilon
and her husband A. cannot recollec that she ever wept
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-03-11

TESTIMONY OF ISABELLA &. OAKLEY.
Miss Isabella g. Oakley was next called and
sworn on behalf OF the defendant
ny Mir Tracy-You reside in Brooklyn. believe Miss Oak
teyf A. LIDO
The Portland daily press., 1875-04-13
RuSinesS Notes,

The Patten Car Company of Bath has just
completed five elegant baggage and express
cars for the Grand Trunk and two smoking and
baggage cars for the Boston AID Maine. The
cars made by this company are highly spoken
of for their excellent workmanship.
The Machias Republican says that the East
Machias mills are beginning to show signs OF
starting on the seasons work. The severe cold
weather and the low price of lumber offer but
little incentive to rushing matters in this dl-
rection.
A Lubec correspondent of the Republican
says that smoked herring are scarcer here this
spring than they have been for many years,
Most of the fishermen sold out entire last fall
and SO but few were wintered; prices airy very
fair in New York and Boston, ranging from %
to 50 cents per box. The scarcity of herring
and dullness in navigation affects our retail
trade very perceptbly. 1t is doubtful if more
than one-half the usual quanty of merchandise
will be wanted this season that was purchased
last year, and other previous years.
The Katahdin Iron Works Co. has ll,0o0
cords of wood for the season.
The following ship-building notes are fur
uished by Kennebunk: Messrs. Crawford &
Perkins have barque of 1000 tons nearly
framed out in Wards ship.yard. 1t is pro-
posed to have this barque off early in the sea-
son. N. L. Thompson, Esq, is building ship
of 1900 tons, to be off this summer. The ship
is of white oak, and IS of a handsome modes
Mr.. Thompson is also building freighting
schooner of 200 tons, old measurement, and to
be off early this spring Master David Clark
is getting material for a barque of 1000 tons, to
be off this fall Tins barque will be for sale.
Messrs Titcomb & Perkins are building ship
of 1000 tons, to be off in July. This will be
frst-class white oak ship, and is to be owned by
the builders.
The Portland daily press., 1875-04-13

THE MUsEUM.-Griffith Gaunt drew out a
very large house for first night The dra-
matization presents some strong situations, but
lacks connectiveness and finish One who has
not read the novel will be at a loss to under
stand the cause of the quarrel in the first act,
and as little able to comprehend the sudden
jealousy of Griffith in the second. The title
role was taken by Mr.. Arnold, who presented
a strong and spirited rendition. Miss Cameron
was an excellent Kate, at times arch,
at times stately, as need, and does
some charming playing in the first
act, where she offers Griffith her hand and
fortune. Karoline Ryder found in Miss Vic
toria Cameron worthy interpreter, for the
part was sustained with marked ability. Mr..
Richardson was an excellent George Neville.
Miss Clara Drinkwater was creditable Mercy
Vint, though scarcely the suffering saint of
New lilies description. Mr.. f. Adams had little
to do as Father Leonard, and in that little he
wore a moustache.
The fair scene in the third act is very enter
tanning. The sack race, and the exhibitions of
wild beasts and natural curiosities make lively
scene while the tumblng and Indian club
tricks of Messrs. Hudson, WISH Wincester and
bolt are really very fine. A live pig with a
wonderfully powerful voice, is caught on the
stage, and makes heaps of fun. In fact he is
the star of the performance.
The Portland daily press., 1875-04-13
The Wholesale Millinery Trade

Among the pioneers in the wholesale trade
of millinery and the manufacture of straw
goods is the name Of Mr.. George d. Hillman,
now the senior partner in the firm of Hillman
e. Morrill,, 98 and 100 Cross street. Within the
past few years the business of this firm has in
creased to such an extent that their former
Mace of business on Middle street became al
together too cramped for the great amount of
help and machinery required in the manufac-
ture of their goods, and more spacious rooms
and better facilities must be had, as the bust
ness was on the increase every season. Ac-
cordingly arrangements were made with Hon.
j. B. Brown, who is ever willing o.aid in ex-
tending the business and interests of Portland,
and about the first of January last a large
block was completed on Gross street, arranged
in every particular to suit their special bust
ness. and they now have one of the finest
stores in the city of nearly 100 feet in depth
and of proportionate width, with an elevator
running from cellar to attic, and speaking
tubes to all rooms from the main store. They
carry one of the largest stocks of first-class
millinery goods to be found in New England,
consisting of Flowers, Feathers, Ornaments,
and Straw goods nearly all of which they man
ufacture themselves.
In the Easement of the new block all the
steamng, pressing and shaping of the straw
goods are carried Oh, where the dry room and
steam boiler are also located; from seven to ten
men are employed to do the work, aided by all
the fastest improved machinery. On the first
floor proper is the store or salesroom, where is
The Portland daily press., 1875-04-13
Brief JOftings.

Mr.. S. P Mayberry declines the appointment
of postmaster at Knightville, Cape Eliza
beth.
About $500 worth of ale and cigars were
seized at the Eastern depot yesterday morn
ing.
The Falmouth Hotel billiard room is to be
frescoed by Schumacher. Three new tables
are to be put IN.
Miss Annie Starbird is in town.
Portland has pauper III the aims house who
has quite sum of money, which he is saving.
Tom Collins has taken a wise precaution.
He insured his life in the Equitable at the
agency in this city Saturday.
There will be spelling match at the First
Baptist church to morrow evening.
The dance which was to come off this even
ing at Army s. Navy Hall has been postponed
for one week.
Isn't it about time to have the covering taken
off the fountain in the park.
The Irish American Relief Association have
engaged City Hall for ball on Easter Mon
day, 1876
A son of DR.. Coffin, the dentist, who was
formerly on Free street, has, according to Mon
cure d. Conway, the London correspondent of
ception in regard to the great automaton
whist-player, Psyche which has attracted
thousand of scientific men.
The annual meeting of the Mercantile Libra
ry Association will be held this evening
A series of meetings will commence.this eve
ming at half-past seven o'clock, at the Second
Advent Hall, 3533 Congress street, to be con-
Quoted by Elder John G. Hook of "Branch
Chapel Boston, a noted advent preacher All
are cordially invited.
Mr.. Stephen Berry has in press the ''History
of Somerset Lodge of Masons of Skowhegan,
by w. r. G. Estes. The work is spoken of by
the fraternity as one of unusual merit.
1t will be noticed that the dates on the adj
vertisement for proposals for building the ad-
dtion to the Insane Hospital have been chang
ed to April 81, and May 4.
The pig at the Museum, last evening, seemed
to be suffering from stage fright.
On Friday afternoon man named Patrick
Henry was severely burned on the Portland &
: Ogdensburg at Frankenstein Cliff cut, by the
ignition of a part of a key of powder, care
Iessly placed where he was lighting fuse for
blast.
A man was arrested yesterday for stealing
brass from Portland Company.
Officer Miles arrested Tom Ross last night
for drunkenness and disturbance.
1t wasn't good day for ethereal mildness''
yesterday.
Now istthe time when those having few
dollars which they want to put where they will
do the most good, should carefully read the
advertisements.
One Guptill of Scarboro', undertook to ship
from Saco about $50 worth of old iron which
he had stolen from the Eastern Railroad. He
failed
The Portland daily press., 1875-04-13
soldiers, and Sailors, Monument Assoc


The annual meeting of this Association was
held at Reception Hall last evening, I'll. w.
Hersey Esq. presiding. The following gentle
men were elected officers for the ensuing year:
President. Geo. f. Shepley; Vice-Presidents,
r. NJ. Richardson, ESQ.,, DR.. S. G. Gordon,
Jacob Mcclellan, Esq; Recording Secretary
Lieut.. c. w. Roberts; Corresponding Secretary,
Capt. Geo. E. Brown; Treasurer, H. w. Her
sey, ESQ; Committee on Design, Hon. l.
Washburn, ir., Fl. B Brown, Esq, John Neal,
Esq, P. II. Brown, Esq, f. II. Fassett, Esq
Finance Committee, Maj. H. w. Green, c. ID.
Haskell, Esq, John o. Rice, Esq.
This board of officers constitute the Execu-
tive Committee.
The Committee on Bylaws reported code
of by laws, which were adopted.
The thanks of the Association was voted to
Mr.. W. A. Quincy for record book.
The meeting was very enthusiastic, ana
measures are to be taken to have grand fair,
the coming season, to raise funds towards the
Monument. The Executive Committee will
have meeting next week. The Association
adjourned to Monday evening, May Sd.
The Portland daily press., 1875-04-13

FORCING THE SEAsoN.-Already work has
begun on some of the blocks to be erected the
present season. The excavation for the Boyd
block on Federal street is nearly completed,
and Mr. j. P. Wescott, the contractor, will
commence laying bricks this morning. Mr..
Wescott has a large number of buildings con-
tracted for and is obliged to commence early
and continue late in order to complete them.
He will commence on the large block on the
corner of Congress and Neal streets at an ear
" dav. twill be brick block of five houses,
and will be finished with all the modern con
venences. Mr.. Wescott has built some OF the
finest blocks in the city and he has all the
work he can do this season.