The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-04-03

''sHE WAS AS ONE DEAD, YET SIZE WAS LIVING"
The voice dropped just here, aud as the witness
was proceeding TO say tina: he took seat by her
side, Mr. Beach exclaimed, "One moment Mr.
Evarts sat down, and Tor a few moments all OF the
plaintiffs lawyers had their heads together in con
sultation. Then Mr.. Beach said, 1--WE object"
and argument followed. Mr.. Beach did not
think the conversation OF Mr.. Beecher with Mrs
Tilton was admissible.
Tie Court think we win have TO take IL. You
have the iact proved clearly, though somewhat In
dlrectlYas part or the transactlon-as part OF the
act OF receiving the letter.
Mr.. Beach-1ne conversation is not part OF the
res gest0 According 10 the testimony OF Mr.
l Beecner what transpred between the parties -
The Court lnterposingl-It has some bearing on
Mr.. Evarts--It Is In evidence that Mr.. Triton
said 10 Mr.. Beecher, go see EllzaDeth;' and in
between the parties.
\ Mr.. Beach--Tne circumstances would tend to
hold this conversation WIN Mrs. Titon, but stnl
there was not such a relation created by Mr. Til
ton would authorize the detans or the CONVEX
sation to be given. We will not discuss the ques-
\ ton, however. Under Your Honor's ruling we
\ Withdraw tue objection.
TEARS, IDLE TEARS
\ The objection being withdrawn Mr.. Beecher
told his interview with Mrs. Tiiton when she gave
him he retraction. His voice broke IN the nara
tion ana tears lowed down his cheeks. The weak
ness became contagious. and several or hts rea-
tives and friends were anected to q noticeable
degree.
\ Mr. Beecner then went on to say said,
elizabeth, nave just seen your husband, an
have nad long interview with him; he has been
making many statements ana charges, ana he
has sent me 10 you TO verify some OF tnem;n
then said "he has charged me with alternating
your affections from him; he has charged me
truthlulness; he has also charged me
with attempting improprieties with you; it is a
hard case Tor man 10 near such charges made
against him. (Here Mr. Bsecher became almost
inaudiDie, HIS voice qulvered and uears came
IN n IA &c lad nh
Tor lew seconds murmurs-certainly not of DIS
approoaton-reigned throughout the court room.)
her features. and tears fell down her cheeks;
said to her. "He says tnat you. Elizabeth nave
| you; nave you stated all these things nave you
made all these cnargesr' she opened her
help III" 'Could not help It. Elizabeth
Elizabeth, why could notyou help it. knowing
she replied, a was weary. | have been worried
with his lmportunity' Tor something 10 that
love lor you this would make MIN confess 70 me
his alien loves y or something or that sort; said
to ae YoI Know sna6 trse cs mar are 6 no
what can dor" 3d." said |, you can take it
back again." she hesitated, and dio not
'.Wny can't you take 1t back? IL IS not
true;" she SAID sometning-that she would
done without injury to her husband, which l did
not understand; but SAID, "You ought TO give me
written retractlon OF THIS charger she said,
..Give me paper" she pointed to q secretary ana
\ took rom 1t pen ink ana note paper brought
them TO the BEDSIDE, and she wrote the first part
q. Look al this paper and say If it is the one
then written A. Thls appears 10 be the one;
q. what part did she write A. Will read it ?
4 Mr. Beecner then read the first part OF the
traction. the document has been already pub
O. During that writing. Mr. Baecher, did you in
any manner participate IN or suggest any OF the
language used A. l suggested nothing but that
Il recall
when she mad written SO lar she read II over ana
then Lara down the pen, aud having put Ink ia
IL, sne added TO the paper:-
nave TO say explicitly Mr. BE ecner never offered any
improper socitationst me, but always treated me IS
elizabeth r. TILToN
@ Did you In any manner suggest request
q DID you IN any manner direct or suggest any
form OF expression, or the substance preston,
IN that letter OF retracuoa A. did not SIR
TILToSs QUASDARY.
While the witness spoke Fullerton, Beach and
Morris kept their eyes liked upon him, and IL re-
CURED no extra force OF imagination TO read In
their looks sense OF bafiled expectations. Moul
ton and TIlton seemed disconnected. Tnton hao
confidently predicted that Beecner would not dare
10 deny the charge or adultery on the witness
stand. Yet he aid and Triton grew older by the
hour.
q. Did you during this conversation, Mr..
Beecher. state anything 10 mrs. Tllton IN regard
10 any injury that might come to you from this
4 "A.
q. What was thatS A. When she spoke or OBJ
jectng and the oIriculty it would make between
nerseil ana net husDanu, salu " neP lhdt Lnere
must pc no difficulty OF That kind; that - lar as
was concerned, 1 desired this retractlon as pro-
tecuon; thai rumors Of TINS might come 10 the
ears or mischief MAKERS that it might get into
the cnurch, and tnat there might be no future call
on me wished something Tor my protection that
Y would Se q defence against these charges; that
was the substance OF the conversation.
" z. DID you say anything 70 ner lhregard 70 the
injury TO herself and ner family the prevalence or
ku Wedge VI such charges would lead Tor A.
said It vas not only an injury to me but also 70 ner
ana 10 her children; tnat woman could make
sucn charges without injury 10 herself and ner
children.
q. When Mrs Tton was speaking 70 you OF the
i views presented 70 her by ner husband which In
\ duced her 70 give this accusation against you,
did she say anYtnIng more or lurther 10 regard 10
any ompaTison between herself and Mr. Illton
=. uon't know That your question recalis any
q. Have you stated, as far as You now recollect,
al she saia IN regard to tne reasons or s9gges-
Il letterf a.. can't state them all.
q. Wen, tue substance as you have given them
Il a. Yes.
q. How long was this interview. SIR. Beecner
Y A. Time passes quickly enough when people are
under great excitement; the Interview lasted
q. In what form did you receive that paperS
Il Was Il IN an envelopes A. tnlnS 1t was Ia It's
Y ent; put 1t III my poc6et; there some little
Il conversation further; hoped that
NY VISIT WOULD GIVE HER PEACE,
and not throw ner back again IN sickness.
e Maat aid r sac say g saati 4. don't Know,
II ltil tHt IbOul huu tue hOuSes went udth "
Mr. MOulton's; II was only a few steps rom Mrs.
II IlltOn's; rang the Dell, went in and sat down;
don't thiGk any thng was sald Mr.. Moulton asked
Inc, think, ''flaye you seen ElzaDeth!H said
yes; don't remember seeing MI. lHton; l then
SAID would 20 nome; al. iOulton tnen rose and
SAID ne would see me nome 1 did not suggest MS
gong WITH me; ne ATTENDED me 10 my house.
T. Did anything pass between you ana nim on
the way home a. Ihere was some conversation
wnich cannot recall; | was not IN mood 70
remember much; but recollect there was some
conversation ~ regard 70 Mr.. B0wen's conduct 10
Y Mr. tilton; think Mr.. Moulton spoke All the way
nome; ne did all the taking aud THINK an.
swefed MIN In mOnOsyablcs.
q. DO YOU remember what time that night you
returned lone a. think SIR, between pine
and ten oiciock-not later than ten.
Ine Court took recess until two O'CLOCK
AFTER RECESS.
Il z. Mr.. MoultOn mas testified that on this night
OF tue 30tn Of december you asked MIN n he mad
seen E1zaoeth's confession. Did you ask hlm tnat
question: a. dld not.
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