New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-05-06
TIE MEETING OF SCHOOLGIRLS AT Mr.
TuTONS

Mr.. FullertOr-DO you recODect of spend
IN, an evening at Mr.. TltOn's house some years ago
when there little gathering Of people there-the
same visit referred to the testimony do you recoect
i'll A. Yes, Sir
@ Referred to by Mss Augusta Moore, I think A
Yes.
O What was the topic Of conversation that evening
Mr. Aqdrewsi A. 1t was dscursve; have not any
distinct recollection the particular subjects that were
talked of probably the range OF ideas III which am IN
terested.
O. Yes Sir; how many people were there present that
evening DO you recolectf A. When | read the state
mcn Of Miss Moore. II that is the ladys name took it
as correct specifying the number of persons
O. Did you observe a lady sitting upon the sofa by the
side OF Mr. Tilton that EVENING" A have recolec-
ton O somewhat vague recollection 10 this effect thit
some conversation which held between my wife and
Mr. TitOn was travestied in the testimony OF That lady
Mr. Evarts-Oh, we'll
Mr. Fullerton-Was your wife present that evening!
Mr. Evarts-It is hardly admissible to say "travcs-
lied il your Honor please. II the witness Is able to
state what occurred, very well; but that does not give
him the license to say that the former witness has tray
estied the statement.
Judge NeisOn-Ycs.
Mr. Fullerton-Your wife was preaent that evening :
A. NV wife present that evening with me-
Mr. Evarts-I move that that b. struck out
Judge Neison-Yes.
Mr. Fullerton-What occurred that evening upon the
sofa between your wife and Mr.. TiltOni A. As have
observed my recollection is ndstinc with regard 10 IL
my wife was spiritual medium she was OF the class OF
persons Of whom you have had specimens here as wit
nesses-a person who acted, say, sometimes from
unression and my recollection somewhat vague) is that
se left her seat in chair and sat for short time by the
side of Mr. TtOn describing TO him her perception OF h
character by this interior method
O Was there anything beyond that \. Nothing what
ever.
O Anv undue familiarity A. None.
O. Was it all under your Observationi A. All under
M and the observation OF all the other per
sons present, among VIII were strangers.
O ANYTHING beyond the illustration OF what
might have been the subject OF conversation A Moth
ing, should say, Sir
Q. Did you know, Oh do you know, Deacon freeianu
A. do.
O. Do You recoect whether he was present tha' even
ing 4. think he was yes. sir
O And a son OF his A. A son OF his yes Sir; Mr. Ed
ward b. Freeland
O. Yes DO you know whether they were there in
vour company A. think they came together by Ise
arrangement; Mr.. Edward b. Freeland the young gen
tleman was residing in my family
O Yes A. And think he went for his father and
that they came together; and met us at NJ. IntOns
O. You NAV state If you please. how Mr. Freeland was
residing or a member OF your family. A MI. EDWARD
b. Freelandf
O. Yes A. he was for six years member OF nv
family and one of my principal coadlut0rs ia Celebrating
the science OF unversoogy he profoundly Interested
in that whole branch of things.
O. His father visited you often' A Frequently.
O. And when did Mr.. Freeland the younger cease 10
be a member OF your family A. don't remember the
vear-he died, this young gentleman; Mr. Beecher at
tended his funeral at Mr. Freelands house on the sh
and was present at the funeral
O. Do you recolect the yeari A should think II was
about eight years ago