The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-06-28
Mr.. Beecher on a Multitude
Of Witnesses.
THE WORK OF THE SAINTS In HEAVEN.


Yet another DAY has past and gone and still!
the issue raised IN the great scandal suit OF Til
son VS.. Beecher remains undetermined. Whether
there ever win be any positive and decided re-
suit reached, now more than at any other time
IL one OF those problematical propositions which
every hour becomes more diflcult to answer. It
would seem, however, that considering the long
period during which the jury have been out OF
court-since Thursday, one p. M.-precudes any
hope that q verdict for either side win be
turned. Then, again, should there be verdict
rendered Is Will, doubtless be q ques lion of no
little moment. and, at the same time, one some
what difficut to answer, whether the decision
arrived at was not brought about moro by ply
steal suffering and exhaustion rather than by
calm derberation. honesty OF convection and
mental reasonings. The jury have for many weary
months been listening to the testimony produced
in the case upon which they are bound, ac-
cording 10 their oaths TO ma o verdict, IL any,
and must have doubtless long ere this formed
IN opinion each and individually as TO the
merits OF the issue presented between the plain
tin and defendant. IL therefore Is somewhat DIFF
ncult TO understand the necessity for such a
protracted conference on their part unless it's
rs some people argue, that the majority win
not agree to 60 into court and announce the
improoabinty or impossbiity OF an agreement,
and that the minority are unwilling to give way
and inform the Judge OF the condition OF Affairs
among them, In fact, from all that can be
learned, the fact In the matter appears TO be
that both sides are obstinate and determined to
force an agreement although at the same time
both factions have made up their minds not to
bulge from the position they have assumed. This
promises
which msy be continued for an Indefinite time.
me Judge still continues OF the same mind to
send no communication TO the jury, but to await
some initiative action on their part. Should they
however, at any time notify him that they cannot
sagree. there Is every reason to believe that ne
would at once discharge them, being thoroughly
convinced that keeping them longer together
would be useless.
The partisans OF both the plaintif and the de-
iendant are already satisfied that the final end in
this case musr inevitably be a disagreement ana
they are now simply discussing the question as to
the way the J1rors will be found divided In their
opinion. The general public are unques-
tIonabIy satisfied that the result OF the
present proceedings win be OF no practi-
cal benefit In legal sense, although
morally they have served TO snow up both the
principals In their true colors, and should the
jury fail to give . unanimous decision, or even
should ther do so, there win undoubtedly be a YER
OF the masses or the people by which the
GRAVE QUESTIONS or MORALS
involved in the case have already been tried, ar
rued and dellberated upon. what the public deci-
zion will be snort time win sufice 70 show;
but matter which way IL may tend, IL
viii be definite and irrevocaole. There can
be no appeal from sucn a tribunal. and
the sentence passed Will forever stand re-
corded In the history OF the times as
q warning and example 70 succeeding genera
rions, while the lesson taught cannot but operate
10 the Improvement and elevation OF the morals
OF Ihe people OF to-day. There must undoubtedly
for some time exist feeling Of insecurity and
want OF faith in all social intercourses which has
been brought on By the uncertainty and doubt
frst engendered BY this areat scandal; but
tue result VIII be In the end. and a. no distant
day, the production OF a healthier tone ana .
higher standard OF morality among all classes or
the community.
THE PUBLIC STILL ANXIOUS
Although 1t might be inferred from the fact tha
yesterday there were but comparatively few per-
sons visiting the Brooklyn County Court House.
and that the public interest IN the result or the sly
months inquisition is abating, yet It must be
borne In mind that Il was the Sabbath, when all
rest from their Iabors. Besides tnis fact, the
order issued py Judge Nelson on Saturday night,
that should be allowed 10 enter the Court
House during the day unless the jury should
formally enter the court TO announce the resllt
OF their long elaboration, naturally operated
20 deter people from an attempt on
any extended scale to crafty their curiosity. for
they know py late experiences that TO DC CON-
PEELED to walk outside on the streets under the
screening rays OF the sun, without an opportunity
10 secure shade, Is not TIE peasantest occupation
In the world. That they did wisely in staying
away. all those who were compelled TO be on tue
watch can testify to.
Elsewhere is given on account or the perfect
manner IN which the Plymouth iolks have ordered
and systematized their operations. In fact IL will
be seen that they have even called IN
the aid OF science TO assist them bv
subjecting the electric telegraph 70 their
command. II VIII also be noticed that
they are prepared At any moment 10 send hun
dreds o. their partisaDs 70 the Court House. 30 a.
10 ill the court room at any given moment In
order 70 sustain by their presence their cnier
prophet and leader. system OF establishing sem
tlnes At certain points has also been adopted,
forcaly calling 10 mind the eau tioa shown by an
army while invading an enemy's country. The
DUTY or these sentlnes is to report all the gossip
they hear and to announce 10 their chiefs and
superlors every movement that they hear or see
MADE by the jury
SYMPATHY FOR MRS. BEEcHEE.
" was matter OF genuine satisfaction that the
court was kept closed yesterday, as It prevented
poor Mr.. Beecher from INDUCING her sympathetic
and truly heroic ana womanly interest In her
husbands fate az the expense Of ncr health.
Through all the fatigue and anxiety OF the past
few dsys-which has been beyond the endurance
OF strong men-sne, faithful, trusting lovingly
unsh the enc, has sat patiently IN her place in the
pestiIentia court room waiting, hoping-praying,
no doubt-for her husbands nnal acquittaL TO
many minds this Is the great contrasting feature
81 the trial No evidences OF tining with the I'M
portance OF the issue arc observable In
the conduct OF Mrs. Beecher. when her
husband laughs and jokes the loudest,
sne looks grave and SD and concerned. Not that
the eiemant 81 confidence ~ wanting, but rather