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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-03-20
ARGUMENT OF MR.. EvARTS.

Mr.. Eyarts-If your Honor please, the relations
Of husband and wife inquiries OF this kind-he KIND
that are pcndinc in this suit-arc rased are always subject
of nouiry aud were made by the plaintiff subject OF IN
oury and are always general evidence OF the tenor oil
intercourse between husband and wife, and the dispo-
siton and conduct exhibited by one towards the Other
are permitted given We do not understand the Ia" 10 be
go remote from the Of human affairs as to require
specifications deductions when the observation Is simple
observation person by looking at people that are In contact
with one another and intercourse can tell whether they are
ouarsone or whether they kindly and the Law does not
require specification OF the quarfes or the instances Of
kndncss unless examination makes II necessary 10
prove that inadequate grounds unsuitable conclusions have
been drawn by Witness and the rule should be applied
to this witness OF course to other witnesses who have been
called on the side and the other aud have given the usual
deneanor Now the witness has gyen-wha might perhaps,
have been left instances and
does not suitable to explore the years
Of her for OF unsecmy conduct and
having giving statement OF the general attitude OF these
married people towards each other and then these particular
instances that been cxacted from her. is not competent
for her to say instances OF which three were many
Of tho same nature that she obserycd That is the inquiry
now.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-03-20
ARGUMENT OF MR.. BEACH.
Mr. Beach-If your Honor please, |

Mr.. Beach-lf your Honor please ueny tls
proposition counsel entirely Their object is to prove
that there was unkindness and discomfort in the family rea
lions OF this husband and WIFE and the proposition upon
the other side Is that they prove by this witness
the general conclusion formed from the observation
OF their mutual conduct and chow in general that
Mr. Tion was unkind and rude unovins In his domestic
relations and the result s il that permitted 20 be proved
that the duty OF establishing the facts from which that
cuson may be properly improperly derived IL thrown upon
the plaintiff in cxamnaon. That is they ask the
Indictment OF the witness in regard to the character Of these
relations and force us into an examination OF the details Of
Transactions az between this husband and wife, from which she
has formed conclusion. Now the same circumstances
IL they are presented detail in the conduct from which this
young lady TO decide that Mr. Triton was rough or
tyrannca or abusive his home might produce upon your
Uonor's mind and upon the mind Of the jurors,
oute a different impression In those details there may
me mofnr circumstances there may be Of povocaon
there may thousand things in those details which, to
different mnd-a more mature person. better acquainted
with the world and the disposition Of men and women-woud
produce an altogether different conclusion from that to which
she arrives The obcconis that this young lady instead oil
telling what the actual circumstances and condition OF the
family from events which she Observed and which must
ut the foundation Judgment is called and
ed to give conclusions which may DC accurate or mac
curate-which may be extra'agant ana unjust Anu
| know nothing, Sir, In the character OF THIS eh'
animation which justines a departure from the ordi-
nov rue OF evidence the witness must state facts
and leave the and jury to draw the proper deductions
from those facts It would be- think, very great injustice
10 pay to permit this lady pass judgment upon the
domestic character and conduct OF Mr. Ton without giving
the circumstances upon which that judgment IL Founded ana
il imposing upon us think very onerous duty 10 inquire
the principal and primary facts which IL Is tncr uuy W
give a. d foundation for That conclusion
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-03-20
MR.. rrLToN's LECTURES ON ECONOMY.

o Were there occasions when the subject OF
economy affairs Of the household matter Of CONVEX
sation between them, A. Yes Sir that one OF the In
stances when they locked the and he was talking
to her ia very angry Of voice That called my attention
TO it, while was ia the sitting room, where could hear and
heard her say: well darling, lido well as know how
every dollar just far as possibly CAM and then
che began crying heard her crying.
O Who had the general charge OF all the household matters
and OF the expenditures A. Mrs Ton had the entire charge
@ What sort OF table she required to provide If any'
Mr. Backbone moment object to that question-a' 70
what sort of a table she required TO provide.
Mr. Porter II any," said. II the objection be that the
question is leading will modify it. VIII you state anything
that was peculiar about Mr. Tton in regard to his require
ments concerning the table the food upon the tablet A.
lie was very fastdous about his food and the in which
was cooked He would give order for breakfast at o'clock
and on one occasions he down at about 10 or per-
haps later aud very angry indeed because the beeseak
they had for breakfast that morning on those mornings
was dried up-t having been standing long on the stove
after it was cooked that it was dried.
O. What did Mrs Ton say by way OF explanation or apology
anyhng' A. Mrs Triton sad that he had ordered breakfast
at eight o'clock and that she knew the steak dried up be-
had been standing 30 long, that he could not think
would be any different after waiting long, but that it would
have been good he had down to breakfast at eight
ocock-at the time he ordered breakfast
O. Will you state whether she made any distinction between
him and the other members OF the family 10 the food fur
nshed A. Yes Sir she very frequently had little dish OF
something prepared for hsuch Quas or oysters n
when oysters dearany delicate dish IN
that way always placed before him at the table
O. Was there any complaint his part Of the disposition
which proposed make Of what he had left among the
children A. Yes Sir he would otter it to her sometimes and
she would say: LET the children have If there anything
eft do not for IT, let the children have It you do not
want it, and OF those occasions when OF the chill
dren remarked she Of the most unsesh women
that they had he turned around and said Your
mother Is one OF the selfish that lived
O. Do you remember Of those occasions when hct
economy was subject OF conversation going to the
room while they locked up together and o state the
conversation a. That is the time that have staed-that my
attention was called towhen he talking yey loud That
is the time have stated.
Mr. Beach-Sle has already given that.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-03-20
THE QUESTION RULED OUT.

Judge Neison-Therc seems to be no real ground
Of difference gentlemen or all either side wants
knowledge and recollection OF this witness bearing upon
the question before and she competent to state any facts
aud that under her and those facts
and circumstances appearing before the jury they will be
competent draw conclusions from them. therefore think
the examination hond upon question being raised take tho
ordinary coursc which, think is what this witness
observed and knew.
Mr. Eyars-Let ask your attention TO Mr.. Richards
animation by my learned friends,
@ Reading whilst you there :
Mr. chardsDd you notice, and II you did, please state
whaicgree Of affection existed between the husband
wife IN that family.
Judge Nelson That would be competent with this witness
no doubt about IT,
Mr. Eyarts-I Readngl
How he for chcerulness ia the family A. Well for
the part s.oad say he was rather too cheerful Sir.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-03-20
MpC TUTON'S HOME LIFE.

O. You have, l suppoG, of course, the fullest
means of knowing the character Of Mr. and Mrs Ton and
their deportment towards each otherf A. Yes Sir
O VIII YOU state general terms what the character OF
Mrs Tton as exhibited in her home? A. think Mrs Tton
was very lovely woman every respect never saw any
change in her She very devoted to her children and TO
her home; was very domestic in her tastes apparently
O. Was she d woman OF marked religious feelings? A. Yes
Sir one Of her children every night when
they bed she would have them knec down to her and
say prayers and she would pray with them, or before
praying she would little story That her custom
always when she home.
@ Was she In the habit Of giving them religious instructions
A. Yes, Sir.
O. On week days as well the Sabbath A. Yes Sir
particularly the Sabbath when they did go Sabbath
School.
How she in her habits in reference being domestic
or otherwise! A. What SIR
O. Was she a domestic LADY, A. Yes, Sir
MI Fulerton-Very domestic in her habits, she said
Mr. Portcr-Oh didn't hear, ITO the wtnessl How was
she In reference her disposition and mode OF speech all
who around herr A. Always gentle and kind always
O. How she In this regard Ia respect TO Mr. Ton IN
paricustf A. Very kind and loving always in her manner
and In her conversation with him, any change
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-03-20
THE AFTERNOON SESSION.

The direct examination of Miss Bessie Turner was
resumed at O'Clock
Mr. Porer-I will repeat the question: Was he in the habit
OF doing thishat going around undrcssedon other occa
sons than In which he engaged in rehanghg the
pictures or in changing his bcdf A. Yes Sir
Was il confined any particular room OF the house when
he would go about undressedi
Mr. Boach-Not "undressed"f
Mr. Porer-When he went about in his night clothes!
The Witnesst confined particularly to the bed rooms
O. You spoke OF these various moods OF his how frequent
were sulen moods think, called them; how ire
uent In later wears were those suen moods OF Mr. Tons
that YOU say would last for timer A. Sometimes they
would last for two or three days.
O. How often would he have them' A, Quite frequently
O. And was that for several years before you leff a.
Yes, Sir.
O. Did you hear Mrs Punam's testimony Yes Sit
think heard part OF IT,
@ Were you with Mrs Ton on the occasion OF tue VISIT 10
Southport to which she referred, A. Yes, Sir.
q wa, Mr. Tllton on that occasion Of those moods
described, A. Yes Sir.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-03-20
MR. TTLToy's UYKlNDNESS IN HIS MOODS.

Mr. Portcr-That calls for yes or no; and she an
swers Eyes" now precisely what the counsel insisted
should ITO the wncss In what particular A On one
occasion his children refused meat she did not WISH or
any meat and he looked very aDg her. and said was all
her mothers damned orthodoxy. lLaughter.l
O. Will you please give other instance that occurs 10
you A. Yes Sir another OCCASION when he was moody ana
rebuked Ton the table in my and in the pres
cnce OF her children the horrible grammar that she used
won't say "hotribc" dont4now that that was the expires
sion but it was grammar that she used and he
hoped that they would grow up to use the grammar a
their mother did
O. How in regard articles OF food that were upon the
food or drink? At one time he said to Mrs Iton that be
didn't wish any more coffee pastry on the abeahd
the very meal he said he wanted to know ne couu not
have cup of strong coffee that there not any pie ana
Mrs Tlton said why darling, you said not to nave any II
was not good for your health" Well he would have one or
dcred now-he would have cup OF coffee made now
O. Without going further into details will you state whether
these were few great variety OF instances that you OBJ
served when he was in these moods'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-03-20
MIR. THToy's SHIFTING MOODS.

O. Mr. Titon was somewhat different in his
temperament from her. suppose, A. Yes Sir; he was very
different, indeed
In the earlier years was generally kind In the family,
A. Yes, Sir, think he was
O. Was there marked change in that respect in the later
yes OF your residence theref A. Yes Sir noticed change
after we moved Ms horses TO Livingston In their
Livngston-st house-home.
O. That think, was In 1886 From tha time did this
change increase his manners and department Ia the fam'
A. Yes, Sir.
Mr. Fuleron-These questions somewhat leading in
their character, Sir.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-03-20
has already given that.
Mr.. BEECHER'S VISITS IN $50.

O Was Mr. Beecher in the habit Of visiting at
Mr. and Mrs Tilton's' A Yes, Sir; occasionally.
40 Did he do occasionally, down to the Fall OF 1870 or
down to 1907 A. Yes, Sir. | think he did
O. Was Mr. Tton sometimes at home and sometimes absent
on those occasions? A. Yes, Sir.
O. When at home how did he treat Mr. Beecher' A Very
pleasantly very kindly he treated most Of his friends that
came there-yery cordially.
O. How did Mrs Tton treat him. whether her husband was
there or not how did she treat Mr. Beecher A. When saw
him with her she treated him pleasantly and kindly as she did
all OF her friends did not notice any difference.
O. What was the bearing and department Of Mr. Beecher
towards herr A. Very genuemanly and pleasant
O. Was it the same when he visited her and her husband
was there when he visited her in the absence OF her hus
band A. just the same never noticed any difference
O. Did you observe any improprety In the conduct nj
either towards the other A Any mpropriety No, sir;
@ How did she receive him. compared with other friends
who were in the habit Of visiting there A. Very HOSPITALITY
kindly just she did all her friends never noticed any
change.
When Mr. Bechcr was there was he in the habit OF CIV
ing his attention to the children well Mr. and Mrs T
tom A. Yes Sir remember occasion when ne "en'
up into sitting and talking and playing Win 'a'
children.
O. Were there number Of other gentlemen visitors wh'
were in the habit OF calling at the house upon Mr-n"
Titonr A. Anumber OF ministers, do you say
O. Gentlemen A. Yes Sir.
q VIII you some gentlemen who were IN inc hAo "
calling there's A. There Mr. Bates, and Mr. o'lngton ~
Green the Rev Gilbert Haven and the Rev Robert aea
and the Rev M-Dr eayitt connected with The de""''
Mr. Johnson -
O. Was Nj Greeley in the habit OF calins' les on
Was her treatment OF Mr. similar to the treatment
OF those gentlemen as they caeds Yes Sir just the a
| never noticed any difference
O. Would You recognize thesc photographs MISS iufu''
A. Yes Sir; do you want me to name thsm'
O. Just look at them. .,
Mr. Shearman-Speak louder Yes Sir recogmn u'
have In my hand This Is Judge Norse's peure TINS
craeev,s that il DR. Ieayis; that Is Mr. Beechers thai
Frederick Douglass, and that is Mr.. Bates.
Mr. Porter-I believe the photographs have been Se'y
marked as exhibits ITO the witness Were those p"o"
graphs that you familiar with in the hoase' A. los %
@ We're there photographs OF Mr. Beecher about 'ns
f,ee Pare.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-03-20

Mr.. Porter-Thcy are Introductory will avoi that
Mr. Fullerton-we, don't think they arc INTRODUCTORY III
their character.
Mr. Porte~-was Mr. Tion always alike, or quite variable
in his moods A. No. Sir; he was very varao'c anu
O. During all these years there times when ne cAno
tied the same kindness he had In former years-tmes
when he did, A. don't understand your question. Sir
O. You spoke OF his kindness the early years. you speak
OF his moods afterwards becoming varlabef A. YES Sir
O. Through that whole PERIOD he at times kindly as In
the earlier years' A. lie was at times khuy' anu un'e'
very unkindly
o. win Won Give the Jury an idea OF the character Of this
and wherein II was that exhibited what have
marked, A. Well he would be very restless ana Walk ABOUT
the house with hands in his pockets and look very suen
and he would make everybody around nun eci un'
happy.
Mr. Bcach-wait moment, Madam; we OBJECT
Mr. Eyars-I think that is proper
Mr.. Beach-Nc, no.
Mr. Porter-How long would these periods continue, during
which these peculsties obsevabe at periods mean
Sometimes they would continue two or three days at time
@ During the periods OF those moods OF his what was his
department to Mrs Tiltoni A. Unkind.
O. And what hers to him. A. Very gentle and loving
always trying to comfort him and she would read to him. and
she would knee down beside the sofa and stroke his hair and
seemed to do everything she could to draw him out OF MS
moods and make him feel happy
@ During those moods Of his there anything marked In
his department at tablet A. Yes, Sir he was very ex
acting
Mr. Beach-Now. IL your Honor please, wish to present
On objection to this witness giving her conclusions formed
upon her observation Of the manner and conduct OF Mr.
Tton For instance object to her saying that Mr. Tion
was unknd insist that the only mode in which that proof
can be given by showing the details OF his conduct what he
did and what he said.
Judge Nelson-we what he did and what he said think
the gentleman will accept that suggestion
Mr. Beachwe are the general expressions in
gard TO her conclusions.
Judge Neilson-what he did said, without character
izng it.
The Witness he did in these moods Sir!
Judge Neilson--Counsel will interrosae you.
Mr. Portc-I submit il your Honor please that II was pre-
csey that for which ntcrrogaing her; and that my
question was proper viii the Stenographer read tt'
Mr. Beccher-My objection was to her answer not TO tho
question
THE TRIBUNE senoaphcr read the question and answer
as follows during those moods Of his there anything
marked in his department at the tabeT]
The Witness-Yes. Sir.
Mr. Portor-Wll you state in what particulars
Mr. MorrisThat is calling for concluson-thatq question
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-03-20
MIR. TIlTON INDIFFERENT TO HIS CHILDS SICK
NESS.

O. On occasions OF sickness in the family will
you state anything wh arrested your attention. and especially
in the late years Of your residence in that amyr Yes
Sir state occasion In particular was when little
Paul very III he not expected to live he was very sick
with ehora isfaafm and Mr. Tton went out one night aud
stayed away all night long Mrs Tl,on very much
tIoQblcd--
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-03-20

THE EARLY EXPERIENCES WITH THE TlLTONS.
Mr.. Porter-Miss Turner, when did you become
an inmate Of the family OF Mr. and Mrs. Tltonf In 1864
the Summer Of 1854
@. 1862 A. Yes, Sir.
@ About what was your age at that time' A. think
about 10 years, Sir.
O. How long did you remain an inmate OF the family
A. About ten years little more perhaps.
Where were they living the time you first went there
The number then AZ Lingsonst They were boarding
with Mrs. Morse.
O. The mother Of Mrs. Tlton ? A. Yes, Sir
O. Were you there the footing of servant No.
O. Receiving wages' A. No, Sir.
O. Were you in the habit assisting Mrs Ton with the
care of her children and her household affairs Yes Sir
assisted her just as older daughter would
O. Were you sent school A. Yes. Sir; went short
time TO Packer Institute and then had private INSTRUCTIONS
from Miss Oakley, little while.
O. The Miss Oakley who has been witness upon the stand
A. Yes, Sir, Miss Isabella G. Oakley.
O. Where were you IN the habit usually Of sleeping during
the earlier years, A. In the next to Mrs. Titon
O With the childrens A. Yes Sir, with little Carroll
O Were YOU treated as Of the famlyf A. Yes sir; al
ways.
O Did YOU eat at the same table with hem' A. Yes Sir
O. Where were you usually in the EVENING" A. Sometimes
remained up stairs land sometimes went in the paror;
sometimes staid in my room.
O. And with the famiiyi A. Yes Sir.
O. did Mr. Ton treat you during the carrier years oi
your being member OF his family A Very kindly, Sir
O. How as compared with the treaemen OF the children
Yes Sir he always treated me just as one OF his Children
during tho early years that lived with him.
O. Was he in habit Of kissing the chidren' A. fes Sir
O. And of kissing youf A. Yes, Sir
@ was his ordinary treatment OF you during The period
Of your living therei A. Yes, Sir
@. Will you give come idea OF the manner-oi what you
mean when You say you were treated the children werc
what did you dor A Well Sir used TO comb his hair and
he woud take me on his lap Just as did his children.
O. Did he read you A. Read TO me; yes, Sir
O. And conyersed with your A. Yes Sir just as he did
with the other chldren-with his children
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-03-20
A GENERAL QUESTION OBJECTED TO.

I 7
Mr. POrter-Upon what ground
Mr. Bcach-Upon the ground in the first place that is
leading and in place that calls upon her to char
acterize events that she does not relate.
Judge Neson-I think the witness ought TO enumerate
what you wish to prove instances OF observation
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-03-20
HOW HUSBAND AND WIFE TREATED EACH
OTHERS FRIENDS.

O. Will you state any popularity which you
may have observed between them in regard to the pleasure
which either took the associates aad admirers Of the ohe
How was 1t with Mr. TOn about her friends and how was 1t
with her friends' A. Doyou mean how they admired eacn
other!
O. Twill come otha. presently. What am asking now is
whether Mr. Tton pleased with the admiration
OF Others for his wife and whether she wawh the admiration
Of others for her husband
Mr. Beach, object to that qneson-whehe she seemed
be pleased think you should have called for the facts
Mr. Porer-I would ike to ask question Of that kind,
aowedwhether he liked her friends and she liked his! A.
think Mrs Ton always liked to have Mr.. Tion admired
Mr. Backbone moment object. The witness is not
giving facts.
Jude Neson-The counsel intended to call facts in his
question.
Mr. Porer-Do understand your Honor to say that we may
call for facts and incidents ,
Judge Neon understood you to call for facts and crcum
stances but this Is asking opinion.
Mr. Porer- will call for incidents and Illustrations Of the
seton that regard ITO the wtnes How did he treat her
friends as compared with his own ,
Mr. Beach, object to ha-caling upon the witness TO
make a comparison Of that sort
Judge Nelson-That is Objectionable Ask-What did she
observe with respect TO either
Mr. Beach, think that she should give examples or lusra
tratons and not give her judgment
Mr. Porter- think the rule is that may not only give
paricu instance general facts where there is particular
pertinence hen but that may also give the result Of
eral observations.
judge Neison-In you think that it will be
easy examine this witness to anything she may have OBJ
served.
Mr. Porter-That is the very point enquiring upon
whether she observed how he treated her friends
Judge Neilson-And If so, state what she observed.
Mr. Porter-Yes that is it. TO the witness And If so
state what you observed.
The witnessDo you mean to ask how Mrs Tion treated
her husbands friends?
O. How Mr. Tilton treated her frendsthose who parcu'
larry admired her know two instances where he
did not Ike them and did them there because rey
admired Mrs. Tion so much
@ How was it with her in respect to his frends' A. She
was always very kind them and did all in her power TO make
the friends he brought to comfortable and to make
it pleasant for them in every way.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-03-20
TESTIMONY OF MISS BESSIE TURNER.

Mr. Shearman-Miss Elizabeth A. Turner. Stir
in the audience.
Judge Neson-wi the gentlemen please be quiet think
the reporters would look down at their papers Just now IL
will be good deal better
Elizabeth Turner called and sworn on behalf Of the de-
PENDANT