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New-York tribune., 1875-02-24

O You believed at thatme, did you not that Mr. Beeeher
had repented, A. believed so; yes Sir.
q, You thought he truly repentedf A. Yes, sr
Mr. EyMts-That be had wlaf
Mr. Fulerton-That he had repented.
O. One other ouestou omitted Mrs Moulton. Did you re-
peat 10 your husband the interview you had with Mr. Beeche
the long interview refer to- Of three or four hours' dd;
yes, Sir.
@ And did you state to him that had kissed MI Beecner
on the foreheadi A. did yes Sir.
@ when did you make that statement to your husoandF
A. was the evening when be reRrnedhe evening when be
came back
New-York tribune., 1875-02-24
RECRoss.ExAMTNArIoy OF MRS. MoULToN.

Mr. Evarts-Mrs. MOultOn, are you quite sure that
YOU told your husband Of this interview with Mr. Beecber
the evening Of the day which occurred? Do you
when kissed Mr. Beecher on the forehesdy
Mr.. Evars-Yes
The witness-Yes, Sir.
O. What impressed your mind that you told him On
the evening Of the day that occuedi Because caused
me great sorrow The through which had passed
With Mr. Beecher made very great impression upon mind,
as then really thought that he going take his life.
Mr. Evars-No matter what you thought.
Mr. Fulerton-That the very Sac s perfectly
right in her answer.
told him that nightg Because made such impression
upon my mind
O. You cannot be mistaken about thatf 4. Nc, SIR.
O. You remember evening" and you remember your hus-
band returning that evening, you? A. Yes, Sir
New-York tribune., 1875-02-24
MRS. MoULToy's TRIP TO YARRAGAysEr.

Q. Mrs Moulton, can you give me more accurate
y you Nanaganse in last Jay' A. forget the
day Of the month but time in july think must have
been the latter part OF July.
@ you remember any part of the month that you
Nauaganset and how long you therey A. think in
all during the entire Summer there six weeks for
l the latter part OF July.
O. Didn't you 90 early the 18th Of Juy' A do
think that did do remember the day Of the month
@ DO you remember whether no while you were there
yon were sick! A. Yes, Sir.
q Do you remember what part Of the month Of July, il in
the month Of July that A. sick nearly all the
time.
@ Well do you remember your husband coming there after
you had there time; that is week more
period Of tme and that that in July that he Gamer A
remember his coming there while there; yes Sir
O. Well do you remember whether that the cath day Of
July he Gamer A. do remember the day Of the MONTH
Do you remember how long you had been there when
come whenever that was? A. l can not tell you Sir.
@ Don't know A. l do not know how long had been
there; no. Sir.
New-York tribune., 1875-02-24
TIE STORY TOLD GEORGE C. ROBINSON.

THE STORY TOLD GEORGE I. HOBINSON'
O. Mr.. George C. Robinson, of whom you have
spoken as the party conversation with you-he your u
Gle is he notf A. Yes, Sir
O. One Of the firm Of woodrnf Robnsoni A. Yes, Sir
O. And not the gentleman who has been examined as wit
ness herei A No, Sir; brother.
O. His name is jeremiah P.i A. Yes Sir.
@ They brothers, are they notf A. Yes Sir.
@ And they are both your uncest A. Yes Sir.
O. they the heads Of this mercantile house with which
your husband has been Yes Sir Mr. Jeremiah
Robinson is the senior pari .Aer
@ And Mr. George C. Is next to him. he not A. really
don't know.
q The other ners younger men, are they not Who
ever they may oeS A. Yes Sir
q Whenw AZ that conversation with Mr. George Robinson'
canr 81 state the date cannot give you the date OF
pera the year in the beginning Of this uoub'e
G The beginning Of the troubef A. Yes, Sir
q Then il wes in year 1871 was 1t nof A. don't Know
Sir
O Don't you know when this trouble, as you call it, ssgan'
A. Yes Sir.
@. WhatY 4 Yes, Sir
O Well when did 1t beginf A. In is7
We vas your conversation with Mr. Robinson IN is7lf
A Il, might have been sometime during that year
O nnigAi have been; when itf A. cannot state
cannot give you the date
O. Don't you that II ia the Spring OF thaf year De-
fore ,ie samnesf A. Idont know, Sir when u ws
New-York tribune., 1875-02-24
THE INTERVIEW WITH MRS. TTLToN.

Q. You have described an interview you had
with Mrs Tlton which you good deal affected and
wept you have stated that you did not have that interview By
the request Of Mr. TIton your husbandi A. Yes Sir
stated so.
@ That did you report TO them that conversation after
you had III A think reported It TO Mr.. Moulton.
Q Have you any in your memory that you did
thati A. do not remember
q Don't remember! A. AT present, posiyelyi but
think did.
Q ID not impressed upon your mind then what you did
upon that point understand your 4 think reported
IL, but cannot say positively.
New-York tribune., 1875-02-24
MIR. MOULToN's FIRST STATEMENT.

O. Now, give us the date if you please when this
short statement your husband subject Of coayersa
ton between him and Mr Beecher' A. In 1873.
@. In July, it mott A. In 1873.
@. Yes A. Yes Sir.
O. 1874 should say A. 1874? Do you last summerf
O. The last statement-he first that your husband
prepared to make. A. II was in July.
O. Repeat again you please what that Mr. Beecher
said in reply the questions put by your husbands A. Mr.
Mouton said to Mr. Beecher Then Mr. Beeche you con-
slider my statement honorable before the Com
mittee - He said "Yes Frank consider it perfectly
O. Did you see that staementi A. No. Sir do not renem
Der that saw II.
O Did they have it with them at the time Of the
oni A. Mr. Mcul.on had it. He had read to Mr. Beecher
in the study.
New-York tribune., 1875-02-24
THE BEECHER-TILTON TRIAL.
THE PLAINTIFFS COUNSEL UNEXPECTEDLY
REST THEIR CASE.

THE PLAINTIFFS COUNSEL UNEXPECTEDLY
REST THEIR CASE.
MRS, MoUIToN EXPLAINS WHY SHE KISSED MR..
pErcHER HKR EXAMINATION CONCLUDED -
cArHARINE cAREY's LIFE AS sERvANr-sHE
,nurrs HAVING BEKN INToxIcATED-THE DE-
rxNsE NOT READY TO OPEN THEIR cAsE-MR.
rnAcY's ADDRESS UNFINIsHED-THE PLAIN
rryF no INTRODUCE A LARGE AMOUNT OF REBuT-
TAI TESTIMONY INCIDENTS OF YESTERDAYS s
SESSION.
To the surprise of Mr.. Beechers counsel, Mr.. Til
TOMS LAWYERS rested the case of the plaintiff yester
aay. Mr. Tracy. who had been selected to deliver
the opening address to the jury the part of the
defense. was not ready to proceed, and the court
was adjourned to this morning. Mrs. Francis d.
Noulton's cross-examination was concluded and her
redirect examination begun and finished Mrs Cath
arine Carey was recalled by Mr.. Evarts and ques-
toned on points that may be used for the impeach-
ment of her character 1t is expected that Mr. Tracy
will begin his address to-day.
New-York tribune., 1875-02-24
MRS. MOULTON's CONVERSATION WITH MRS.
DENNIS.

Mr. Fullerton-Where did you make the acquaint-
ance Of Mrs. Dennis' A. have known her all my life
O. Does she reside in Booklynl A No sri she lives at
Newport Rhode Island
O. When this conversation that you had with herr a.
do not know whether in 1872 or 1s73 have her
nearly every year. visit Newport every Summer.
O. Was this talked about! A. Yes, Sir discussed in
general way.
O. Did you into any particulars to what knew IN
regard it, A. No, Sir.
O. Did you feel liberty 70 communicate TO Mrs Dennis or
to any one else the facts that you knew; a No, Sir
Mr. Fulleron-That is all.
New-York tribune., 1875-02-24
INCIDENTS AND DISCLOSURES OF THE SUIT.

INCIDENTS AND DISCLOSURES OF THE SUIT.
There was a crush at the Brooklyn Courthouse
vesterdav Perhaps il expected that Mrs
Moulton's testimony was to be marked by further
interesting developments, or general interest III the
trial NAV have increased by virtue OF the cessation
of bostilities since Friday. Such a crowd has not
been seen about the trial room since the
first few days Of the suit The corri-
tiors were flied with surging mass OF people
and it was almost impossible for those who wished
70 enter TO get near the doors. The Judges cham
hers were crowded TO their greatest capacity, and
.verv chair and inch of standing room were occu-
MED. Notwithstanding the unusual number OF
spectators the atmosphere in the courtroom was
better than it has been for weeks The tall win
dows were thrown open widely, and the warm
breezes, like May winds, made draft overhead,
and filled the room with wholesome fresh air.
No one of the counsel was late except Mr.. Evarts.
Mr.. and Mrs. Beecher, Mrs. TiltOn and her friends,
and the plaintiff were early in their usual places,
looking refreshed after their rest Mrs Moulton en-
tered the trial-room accompanied by Severn ID.
Moulton and Jeremiah P. Robinson. She re-
snmed her place in the witness chair
aeon after II o'clock, and during the con-
tiuuation of her examination was perfectly
self-possessed When her testimony was ended, she,
with her father-in-law and uncle. immediately re-
tired. and in doing so was obliged TO pass in front
of Mr.. Beecher who, as the party approached arose
and smilingly bowed TO them. Neither Mrs. Moul-
ton nor her friends acknowledged the salute; all
passing coldIy by him. and Mr.. Beecher apparently
not discounted, sat down
The trial of Mr.. Tilton's suit has been from it's
beginning series of surprises and the sudden rest
ing of the plaintiffs case, yesterday was as mex
peced as have been many of the events of the
An important stage In the proceedings has ar
rived. and the next movements of the legal
champions OF Mr.. Tilton and Mr.. Beecher
are awaited with interest. The plaintiff having
rested, he cannot hereafter introduce any testi-
mony except for the purpose OF rebuttine evidence
introduced By tbs defense. Mr.. Carpenter, WAC j..
was supposed would be called yesterday I'm be q
witness to rebut testimony given by SIR, Beecher
II is expected that whcrr the defense
rests, much rebuttas testip.. p..ony win be offered
by the plaintiff. The law era on each nde were in
consultation after the adjournment yesterday but
The tactics of the opposing parties are kept care
ians senssaisd. IL vas Q current runsr during
New-York tribune., 1875-02-24
MR. TILToN WITHOUT FAITH IN THE COMMITTEE.

Q. You have stated on your cross-examination
that Mr. Ton said be would take his into Court What
else did he say on that occasions A. 1 do not know.
O Do you recoect what else he said that subject A. He
said he would his court where he could be ynd
Gated and have justice
O. What was be complaining Of II anything at the time
Mr. Eyars-She has said he complained of anything.
Mr. Fullerton-That is the ask the question.
The Witness-Of the unfarness Of the Committee.
O. What did he say, IL nything, that subject
Judge Neilson-In that connection
Mr. Fulleron-Yes Sir.
The Wltness-Of the unjustness OF the Committee.
O. OF what committeef A. OF the Church Committee.
O Did he say what respect they had done him inusce'
A. That it was packed Committee and that he had any
chance Of stating his at all
New-York tribune., 1875-02-24
PLAINTIFFS COUNSEL REST THEIR CASE.


Mr.. Beach-Ccrainly Sir. We rest now.
Mr. Eyarts-I called witness for examination as
part Of your case.
Mr. Beach-No, Sir; not part Of our case We have
rested our case.
Mr. Eyarts-I gave you notice that going to crossexa
inc the woman.
Judge Neison-ring the here and then We will SEQ
what rights you have
Mr. BeachThere necessity for any point of tins KIND
tr we shall take no objection their further erossexamnson
OF this lady for purposes suppose Of contradiction OF ief
any other purpose.
Mr. Eyas-That We underaand and understand iha, we
have a right TO do ii now.
Mr. Beach, submit that have not night to do now,
s we make no particular point We have rested our case.
but II the gentlemen wish call the witness they may do IL,
bul the gentleman had night 70 interfere with case,
while We were conducting for the purpose Of examining or
Examining any witness except the witness on the stand
and we had right to rest when were through
Judge Neilson-And very glad you did So Bring tho
witness
Mr. EystsI have right do and gave notice snee THIS
the stand should call her here for further
crossexamination.
New-York tribune., 1875-02-24
THE BEECHER ERTMToN.wOoDHULL DINNER AT TIL
M0ULT0NS.

A. You have mentioned an occasion when blr
Beecher your house dinner tell when that
was! think II must have been in the year 1871 for the
reasonl have only way knowhgwhen were dining
in basement 1871, but cannot give
you the exact date
q fon cannot be postve' A. No Sir.
q Now was Mrs Woodhull there at dnneri A. Yes, Sir
Was before after Mrs Woodhun had threatened to
publish her storyi A. 1t after.
Q ltwas afteri A. Yes, Sir
O Then that threat was published in 1874 the dinner was
after that A. Yes. Sir.
@ Do you recolec at what hour the dinner served
A. In the evening; at evening.
@ Do you recolec who arrived first Mr. Beeeher or Mrs
Woodruff 4. don't-no, Sir.
@ Do you recollec where they first metz A. don't re-
member.
do you recoect how long they arrived at the house
before the dinner servedi 4. No. Sir cannot tell you
anything about the particulars
O. You asked how early you learned you were to be
witness in this Can you fix the time any more definitely
when you did learn that? A. think it was IN July.
@ Why do you think il was in fuyi
Judge Neilson-To Mr. Fuleron 1t was not exactly "a
witness in this case" but "a witness"
New-York tribune., 1875-02-24
WHY MRS. MOULTON ADVISED A SHORT STATE.
MENT.

O. Mrs Moulton, you say that you advised short
statement on one occasion2 A. Yes Sir
O When was that A. 1t at the time Mr. Mouton had
proposed his statement the church There number
Of gentlemen invited General Buer at houseMr
Kingsley Frank Woodruff Mr. Notions father and number
Of other gentlemen present also present in the
ROOM and asked General Butler IL there TO be state
ment prepared
O. You need not state the conversation bat why did you
advise the short staementf A. Because asked
Mr. Eyarts-I object
The witness-Him to give Mr. Beecher another chance
Mr. Eyuts-One moment; object
New-York tribune., 1875-02-24
KATE CAREY RECALLED BY THE DEFENsR.

KATE CAREY RECALLED B1 HE UtFENSt.
Mr.. Evarts-That is all Mrs. Moulton If your
Honor please we have brought Mrs Kate Carey for
further crosse examination.
Judge Nellson-Mrs. Moulton can retire, she1
Mr. Fullerton-Ycs.
Judge Neison-Mr Eyarts your witness IN a;endancei
Mr. Eyarts-Yes Sir.
Mr. Beaeh-Is the control Of this be taken out Of
handsf
Judge NeisonTc counsel has right 70 reserve until you
get through further crossexamnaon Of the witness
New-York tribune., 1875-02-24
WHO FIRST SUGGESTED THAT MRS. M0CLT0N
SHOULD BE A WITNESS

SHOULD BE WITNESS.
@. Do you know whether it was before or after
this sut that We are now trying actually commencedi A
don't think tue case had commenced
O. Was it talked Of A. heard Mr. Tton day in con-
yersaon say something with reference the suit being
brought into the Court
@ Who it spoke TO you frat about being witness
A. don't remember who; think Mr.. Mouton.
O. And what did he say 4. lie said that with my know
edge Of the and Of the facts from Mr. Beecher himself
should have 90 before the COar Of course-woud be
called a witness.
q Was that all there was Of it A. Yes Sir.
New-York tribune., 1875-02-24
Mps. Mor1roN,s SERVICES AS MESSENGER.

Q. Did you 60 on any other errands in cOnnec-
ton with this businessi A. To Mrs Woodhglf
@ No: 10 anybody. A. don't remember
O. WHAT A. don't remember Of any at present
O. Did you 60 by husbands or Mr. Ttons request or
with either Of them anywhere else any erands connected
with this naiterf A. don't remember any
O. Are you quite that you did mott A. Idont remem
Der any other
New-York tribune., 1875-02-24
MRS THT0N AS A woMAN's RIGHTS zEALoT.

@. Now, as to these womans suffrage meetings
your house which your attention has been called do you
what extent any, participated that
Woman's Rights movementY A. / remember her inviting
ME Office in the association become member
Of remember that she has number Of times been invited
house to meet them two occasions when
Mrs and Miss Anthony there those all that
I remember.
O. Did the ladies you mention at your house
Mrs. Stanton and Ml.s Anthony A. do
Der that she did.
O. HowY A. I think not
New-York tribune., 1875-02-24

O pon you know that 1t was In the Fall after Summer
A. do not;
O. Don't you know whether It In 1871 or 1917 A.
think 1t was in 1s7l but cannot say positively.
q And not later than the Pail you think Of 1911 A. ldont
know Sir, what time II was
New-York tribune., 1875-02-24

which appeared Of the New York papers publish the
story A. Yes, Sir.
that' A NO Sir not at all.
q And was it after the threat and before the publication of
the story itselff A. Yes, Sir.
Did you Mrs Woodruff after the publication or the
soryi A. The last time that Mrs Woodhul she came to
house ask Mr. Mouton he could assist her In raising
come money she said she had library set OF books
which she could give security Mr. Mouon was sick at the
time and told her that he could not assist her In any way she
left the house very angry-the last time that saw her
@ That s1he last time that you saw her A. That is the
last time that / saw her.
@ When thati A. don't remember tie time when II
was only remember il the last visit.
@ Was it after the publication OF the sory' A. Yes, s
Q That visit you did not anticipated A. No, Sir.
q And how long she your house' Only for short
time; perhaps half an hour
New-York tribune., 1875-02-24
MR.. rILTOys REFUGE FROM HIS TROUBLES.


O. When did Mr. Tton commence taking his
meals your housei A. lie used 10 visit frequently In
Cnton-st.
O When did he take his meals there with any degree of regu
ary with December s0 before after!
A. 1t before. 1t in 1869, think.
@ 1882 A. think solsG9 and 1870 He has been so much
house don't remember the last time when he began TO
come.
O. Did he commence to take his meals there until after the
domestic difficulty A. No, Sir.
@ Can you whether 1t before after July 1902
A. It afterwards.
@ NOw did he give any 10 why he took his meals
therei
Mr. Evarts-Tha object TO- Iaon what this converse
ton has TO do with IT,
Judge Neison-I think
Mr. Fuerton-Why Sir It is declaration accompanying the
Is that not a very familiar principle Of lawi
Judge NeionIt would be II you had specific act in hand
Mr. Fulerton-The very speclc 1t is taking his meals
at the house.
Judge NelsonTaking is very general thing, and
over many months
Mr. Fullerton-Yes, Sir.
Judge Neson-If you single any occasion, and
declaration forming part Of that OCCASION doubtless you
give it,
Mr. Fueron-Your Honor will remember that this habit Of
his grew up after the domestic difficulty The date Of that
July 1870 They have given that in evidence for purpose
they will use hereafter before this closed Now it
the time as characterizing the act
Judge Neilson-What he said any specific occasion
think might be given but not general occasions.
Mr. Evarts-Your Honor will remember your ruling against
us in regard to Mr. Bell We offered show OF Mr.
Beeche in calling Mr. Bell into conversation aud what he said
TO Mr. Beecher and what Mr. Beecher said to Mr. Bell and
You excluded il.
Mr. Fulerton-The objection twofod to that First
ii part OF the defense which they had right inter
ject into case
Mr. Evarts-That was not the ground.
Mr. FGeronI Of the grounds distinctly stated by
myself.
Judge Neison-I think we cannot take this
Mr. Fuerton-Do you recollect when Mr. Tton frat
your house his after this domestic difficulty?
Did he give any for taking them there befores
Mr. Eyarts-The same objection
Judge NeilsOn-The same ruln.
Mr. Fulleron-I thought that in harmony with your
Honors suggestion am willing accommodate, Of course
TO the wnes In of the gentlemans questions put to
you Friday ast he used the word reacheyn in asking
you what you said with reference to Mr. Tton Did you
any conversation with your husband speak Of Mr. Ton
eacherou likely be treacherous towards your bus
band A. No, Sir; DO not remember that used the word
treacherous" 20 him.
New-York tribune., 1875-02-24
MR. BEECHER NEVER PRONOUNCED INNOCENT By
MRS MOULTON.

MR.. BEECHER NEVER PRONOUNCED INNOCENT BY
MRS AOULTON.
O Do you remember meeting Mrs Dennis at
Newport A. Yes, Sir.
@ In the years 1873 and "a she acquaintance Of
yOurs9 A. Yes Sir, she is a relative Of mine
O. Is she Brooklyn LADY, A. No. Sir she lives in New
port
@ Lives in Newpor-an acquaintance Of yours theref A
Yes, Sir
O. Did you see her in both years-s73 and 3f A think
did; yes, Sir.
@ Now do you remember telling her that Mr. Beecher was
an innocent and good manf A. No Sir told her that
@ Quite sure Of thai A. that never told her any such
thing.
O. Do you remember told other persons thatY A.
have never told anybody Mr. Beeche an innocent man.
O. You have told Mrs. Dennis that Mr. Beecher
and good many A. never told her that be
innocent man.
@ Well nothing that effect that he innocent and
good mani L. said anybody that he innocent
man.
Mr. Evarts latter copsuatOn-n your Honor please that
all have 70 ask.
REDIRECT EXAMINATION OF MRS. MOULTON
The redirect examination was then begun by Mr..
Fullerton, ss follows:
O Can you state more particularly you made known
Mr. George Robinson what you told himy A. IeannJt do
not understand your question, Sir.
O. You have told what you communicated 10 M George
C. Robinsont A. Yes, Sir
O. In respect to Mr. Beecher wien be questioned you as to
what was the diAicultyf A. Yss Sir.
O. What led Mr Beecher to ys your husband ofencan
you give particularly when that conversation took
place between yourself md Mr.. Robinsoni
Mr. Eyarts-ThOt is just what have been asking.
The Wtnes-I Was do not remember whether It was In
the fret ear but think have been hr Robinson wa
yer; much exercised about the stories that were
Mr. Eyarts-No matter about Mr. Robinson.
Mr. Fuerton-Was ii your husband received these fire.
oueut visits from Mr.. Beecheri A. Certainly
And how long had that been going a. near as you can
rememberf A. cannot tell you how long only know that
Mr. Beecher had frequently to the office and had excited
the suspicion Of Mr.. Robinson.
O Then whenever was it was after that A. Yes, Sir
O Now. was Mr. George E. Robinson member Of Plymouth
Church A. Yes, Sir.
O How long had he been member A. forget the year,
but before joined the church.
And had he held an Office in the church He had been
deacon; yes, Sir.
MRS. WOODHULL'S LAST CALL AT THE M0ULT0NS.
@. Mrs. Moulton, you have stated in your cross
examination speaking your visit Mira Woodhas house.
that Mr. Mouton you and Mr. Tton wanted
"a 90 and se Mrs Woodruff in reference TO something In the
case dent know what A. twas In reference 10 the pubcs
ton OF the-of her story.
@ OF her story A. Yes, Sir
n yI.S1k 1k.n
New-York tribune., 1875-02-24
Mr.. HALLIDAY,s CALL AT THE MoULroys.

@ Your attention has been called to an interview
with Mr. Halliday Do you rccollect when that took placer A.
don't remember remember the conversation with Mr. Hal
nday
@ Do you recoect what that conversation was' thnk
said TO Mr. Halliday wonder why Mrs Woodruff should
have used my nane said nothing Mr.. Halliday about
MI. Ceecher's guilt or innocence.
@ Was the conversation after the publication Of the Wood
hull storyi A. Yes, sE
q What questions did Mr. Halliday PIT to ron at that timer
A. don't remember what his questions were; only remem-
that avoided having conversation with Mr. Halliday
with reference 10 Mr. Becchcr.
@ Did you eela liberty to tell him what you knew in regard
to the matterg A. No, Sir; did not.
New-York tribune., 1875-02-24
MRS. CAREY AGAIN CONSTRAINED.

MRS. CAREY AGAIN CR0sS-EXAMiNED.
Mrs Kate Carey then took the witness chair.
Judge Neison-You remember madam that you swom
the other dayi
The Wiiness-Yes, Sir.
Judge NeilsonYou viii conader the eIndns force Of hss
oath as l continuing They 10 AK few moe
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