New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-05-01
THE CONVERSATION WITH MRS. MOULTON
ON AIIG 10

Q. Now, you had a conversation with Mrs.
MOulton on the 10th of August, believer A. did.
@. Concerning which you have been inquired Of What
occurred at that conversation In reference to the subjects
which had been brought to your nOticei A. Now. Mr.
Evarts IL you will me- desire say again that
don't understand that the other side have called for the
details Of that conversation any part of it has been
given regarded 1t confidential 1t q talk that
had with the lady in her house. If that conversation
is to como prefer leave for the lady to bring
out before saying anything the subject. If that will
suit you 1t my wish that it should take that
Mr. Evarts-PrOvided all objection is not made the
other side as to the order of proof
Judge Neilson-I think it may be reserved in that
form, Sir on the suggestion of the witness
Mr. Beacl-We make no objection to the witness stat
ing 1t now, Sir
Judge Nolson-I think tho view tho witness has
might well be respected
Mr.. Beach, have objection TO it, Sir; whatever
course they choose, will acqesco in but if the gentle
mans views correct, Sir should suppose that tho
examination should proceed now In regard to il.
Judge Neison-If Mr. Beach is prepared to avow his
intention call Mrs Mouton and have her testify TO
the interview between them then think you may pro
coed with this Witness now.
Mr. Beach-Certanly we intend to. Sir
Judge NcsOn-Then think We will proceed now. ~
we have the witness here. That absolves tho witness
from the of obligation
Mr. Evarts-Yes, Sir
The wtness-I would prefer otherwise
Judge Nelson-well, think VIC had better proceed,
Sir, with that view of the evidence.
Mr. Evarts-My own impression, II your Honor please.
is that aside the question Of witnesses respect for
what supposed TO be confidential on the part Of
this lady, it would the regular cOurse-the proper
course for go The difficulty il that the lady In
not represented by counsel She Is not party TO this lit
gaton and her husband no party to this litigation he
is only witness.
Judge Neson-well, the suggestion Of respectable
counsel
Mr. Evarts-Oh, understand that Sir Of course.
Judge Nelson continuing of their intent to call
and examine her. is sufficient That ought 10 relieve
witness from any of restraint think.
Mr.. Evarts-NOw. / will cOnfne you TO the subject
which understand was referred to- and that u.s. about
burning the papersi A. There talk that night
about burning the papers then at any future time.
There was talk about the desirabity Of having burned
the papers at an earlier period.
Mr. Beach-Mr Eyarts IL was the long statement in
quired about-burning the long statement
Mr. Evarts latter consulting with counsel WELL sup
posed IL was the papers Now, there conversation
between Mrs Moulton and yourself TO the proprcty
or the desiraby OF the papers having been destroyed
at a preceding time A. There was.
O. Was there any difference of opinion between you
and Mrs Moulton about that A. No.
O. Now, was there anything said about destroying or
suppressng the long statement A. Not word that Is
entirely new; never heard Of that until to-day.
O. Well Mr. Tracy. understand you to have said-and
YOU will consider question If you have not said SO
that at this interview tho 10th Of August nothing was