New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-06-05
THE TRIALS CLOSE STILL DISTANT.

THE TRIALS CLOSE STILL DISTANT.
Yesterday was the sixth day of the argument Of
William NJ. Evarts In summing up for Mr.. Beecher.
There were many in the courtroom who expected to
hear the orator close before night but he did not
conclude and his argument will consume two days of
next week. At the end of the afternoon session
Judce Nelson told the jurors that he should have to
appeal 10 them TO consent TO the courts sitting to-
day because there was such large amount OF other
business waiting be disposed of by him that was
imperativey necessary to hasten the completion OF
this trial. Mr.. Evarts objected to Saturday SEES
sion on the ground that it would be hardship for
him to continue speaking another day after talking
continuously the previous four days. Mr. Beach sus-
tanned Mr. Evarts in his request that there should be
no session to-day, and Judge Nelson consented to
adjourn until Monday morning as usual Mr. Beach
then insisted upon knowing definitely when the sum-
mingup for the defendant would close, and appealed
10 the Court to fix some limit to ii. Judge Nelson
referred him to Mr.. Evarts who said
that he had no thought of speaking longer
than next Tuesday night, and he was
strongly DESTROYS of closing before recess on that
day. Mr. Beach said that his argument would be
comparatively brief and he privately stated that he
had no idea Of exceeding three days. The defend
ants counsel have already taken IL days for their
summing up, and If Mr. Eyarts closes when he says
he will the whole time consumed by them will have
-
cred the main points of his argument, and what he
will have 10 say hereafter will be of somewhat minor
imuortance although necessary to the full treat
ment of his clients case
The iurymen still exhibit great interest in the
argument. although they show some lmpauence 10
get through with the trial and be relieved. Two OF
three of their number sometimes allow their atten-
ton TO flag at intervals, and yesterday afternoon
two of them eaught short maps when the orators
words seemed to have less animation OF force than
pspal. But they showed no falling off in interest
when the more striking features of the case were
brought out. Then they appeared to arouse them
selves and bend their minds to the subject before
of the Boar1 o Supervisors concerning their
extra nav The, 'ppeared TO condemn the acton
them After the close of the afternoon session yes
tersiay few of the jurymen got into conversation
with Mr. Evarts and Judge Porter about the action
nj the Board and one of them was overheard to say
excitedIv with an oath, They had the impotence
Ia assert that we sought place on the jury" Inc
inrors evidently would be glad TO have the length OF
the arcu,nents very much curtailed, but none OF
them exhibit any signs of physical exhaustion, ana
Mr. Jeffreys who has twice had an attack of illness
dnrng the trial seems now to be in good health, and
eanable of enduring the duties of bis position until
the last -,
Mr. Beecher. who was present in the morning did
not return after recess yesterday. Mrs Beecher was
IN bar Mace rs usual Mr.. MoultOn came in short
Tina before the close of the afternoon session.
Mr. Beach Mr. Tiltons senior counsel, felt some
what unwell Yesterday He did not return promptly
after recess but left word with Judge Nelson for
Mr.. Fvarts to continue his argument, even II ne
sbould be unable TO return during the day
Mr.. Morris not being present, Mr.. Tilton sat
for some time alone, at his table, unrepre-
sented by any counsel Mr. Beach calqe
IN abont 20 minutes after o'clock walking slowly,
and looking pale and wearied. The breeze coming
in at the open window disturbed him, and ne found
a seat ON the steps leading mp TO the bench. MI
Triton assumed the seat of Mr. Beach, and with pen
and napor before him watched Mr. Evarts closely,
oDd ;otted down notes Mr.. Beach has been suffering
for some time from some trouble in the back OF his
head He said two months ago, that his physicians
had told him that the great mental strain required
nv his dutes in the tria had caused the trouble In
h. head and ON account of it, he ought TO nave
rest. .....
Mr.. Evarts appears to have an iron constitution
His long speech thus far seems 10 have caused MN
no other inconvenience than slight hoarseness vi
voice. He is TO all appearance, as active ana I'M
wear;ed as on the first day OF his address. MT
Sherman. who frequently assisted Judge Porter
r,b;e he was Speaking with suggestions and refer
ences has now given place, in manner, 10 MT.
Abbott who assists Mr.. Eyarts's memory when IL
bannens TO be defective in regard to names or dates
and hands him authorities and quotations from Tic
evidence.