New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-04-22


Mr.. Evarts-Let look al that. Taking the letter
from Mr.. Fullertonl
Mr.. Fullerton-While counsel looking that viii
ask you ii did not relate the you had
with Mrs Woodruff of which you have last spoken, 20
Mr. Tfon and Mr.. Moultoni A. gave them
count Of the interview.
q Where aud wheni A. Immediately subsequent, I
think. Sir.
z. Wherei A. Below, my impression Is, but am not
sure was in the parlors 1t IL possible that they may
have come mp into the after she left but my i'm
preston Is that spoke to them in the parors below but
an not certain about that
Mr.. Fullerton then read the letter in evidence, o. fol-
lows:
A BROAD ST., NEw-YoRK, 18th. 3Oth, 1871.
MY DEAR Mr.. BEBCHER: Mrs stanton and have just
had conference about who ought TO be procured TO
ii, IL. "'As''A ''"''"'"'
You are aware that we intend to use every effort to
Just introduced by Gen. Butler No single person whom
we could have would have good and great influence
the occasion worthy OF your attention and We
viii give you either evening to yourself and arrange 1t
Please reply, and do not let II be In the negative Let
me assure you you viii never regret IL.
Yours, faithfully.
VICTORIA c. wOoDHuLL
Marked Exhibit 1901
q. Did you answer that letter. A. have the impress
sion that did, sir.
@. Before answering did yon communicate with Mr.
ii to him, had conversation with him about IT.
O. Look Exhibit 49," and say whether that Is the
letter you wrote Mr. MOuton after receiving the letter
from Mrs Woodruff which last read Handing wit
ness Exhibit 49," A. presume this is mine Sir; but
I Of speak with such reservation as one would
without the document before him.
Mr.. Beach-We we show you the document
The witness-No matter; presume that If II.
Mr.. Fullerton Reading Exhibit 42."l
BROOKLYN, TUESDAY EVENING, January 2, IsI&
MY DEAR MouLTos l. send you " WIS letter % ne
what you think Is il too longf VIII she use it for pub
shng do not wish TO have so used do not mean
societies: What influence exert prefer TO do on Iny
sn be $ to 70 IN do
to 60 But Leave it for you Judge for m 9a nave
2. was mistaken about The On. Union coming
out so early that could not get notice OF O. Age Gem IN
You rough proof &c Of the rt page and The article
In the paper tomorrow line or 50 viii be inserted
WI Do You think It would be better write it again
and send the other, If you Judge II wiset
4 VIII you send line ~ the morning saying WHAT you
Yours, truly and afec,ionstely
(sgned.l II. W. r.
O Now Mr.. Beecher did YOU at that time consult Mr..
Mouton in regard anything except this dicuy-ths
domestic difcultyi A. That was no-that wac not o.
recolect now, consulted about at all.
O. At that period do not mean on this occasion A.
Oh yes talked with him about good many subjects
@. My question, Mr. Beecher, was whether you con-
shifted with him in regard any matters pertaining 10
yourself except that which related TO the scandal A.
Yes, Sir consulted him about The Christian o"'o"
affairs.
O. About how IL shonld he managedi A. No, wanted
him take stock in it told him should be giad
very glad have him Of the stockholders Thought
that his business habits would be good deal OF help
to me-
@. Well do Won regard that as a solicitation A. do
not pretend TO designate things exactly; IL was GER
tanly conversation and consultation should call II
II went to talk TO man about business should say IN
q general way that consulted him about business
O. You solicited man to subscribe to the stock OF the
paper in which you interested, and you call u
consultation or solicitation A Well, Sir II was on
the stand, probably should say solicitation " Was ON
II, should probably say consultation.
O. Well please remember, Mr. Beecher, that You arc on
the stand. A Well, saying thing about
that.
Q. We'll, AJAX You whether you ever consulted Mr..
Moulton using the word consultation" In s ordinary
Specification in regard to anything except this scandal
A. Well sir consider when say that on the stand
should use the world should it out Of Difference to
your accuracy; but II were to use II OF the
stand should say that solicitation and consultation,
under the were substantially the same
thing and that it was merely play upon words 10 make
the distinction.
O. Well we will get at II in another way. then.
Judge Neson-Mr Fullerton, read she clause in that
letter 10 which your question really relates that the
best way.
Mr.. Fullerton-How sirf
Judge Neson-The clause in the letter 70 which your
question really relates. II you read thai IL conhecuon
with t or embOdy IL In it.
Mr. BeaehThe question does not refer to any clause In
the letter il wac only 70 a previous declaration which
the witness made that he consulted Nj Moulton upon
everything We want 10 find out what the things were
The Witness-wol, would In view Of the sweep OF
that question IL you will allow me- change my answer,
and say that Mr. Moulton about some things
Q. Not relating to the scanda' NOT relating 70 Tue
scandal.
O. What we're theyi A. cannot tel you al OF them,
but l remember that for a single one
O. Tell us some Of themi A. Well, ray told yon one
but I do not now recall others.
Mr. Beach-Any othersf A. No, ! don't recall any
Others.
Mr. Fullerton-And You stl adhere TO tine nee OF the
word consultation" with reference 10 the solicitation
for him 10 take stock in The Christian Union, 30 you
I adhere 10 that.
O. Well then will put this question 10 you: Did you
not write this letter TO Mr. Mouton dated the "a OF Janu
ary, 1921 A. The one which you have just readf
O. Yes In which you inclOsed the letter OK 'ictori"
Woodruff which have Just read, because In your jung
mept it related TO the scandal A. No don't thnk that
had in my mind the scandal at that time.
O. IL was after the publication Of her card In ls7l A.
1871 Yes, Sir
O. Weren't yon apprehensive at that time that she
would say or do something reference 10 that scandal
A. Twas not specially 80.
O. We're you 30, whether IL was specially OF gehefay
A. don't think that was at that time.
Had you entirely lost sight Of the fact that she was
that she professed In possession OF some OF the
facts I'm regard TO 1t A. No, did not bat was under
influences that disarmed those.
O. Well Sir when you wrote this letter and said,
send you " WIS letter to and reply which submit
to your Judgment" did you not WISH his )uaSme"' III
reference to that reply with view 10 determine Its