New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-03-11

". Are your religious III
with those promulgated by that paper'
MR. JOHNSON'S RELIGIOUS VIEWS OBJECTED TO.
Mr. Evarls-We object to that, if your Honor
please
Judge Neilson-Thcy right inquire TO his religious
sentiments Whether that is the proper standard, not,
don't know.
Mr. Evars-In what respect have they right to inquirer
Judge Neison-ln respect to credbily.
Mr. Eyars-IIe calls for his religious sentiments
Judge NeilsonYes to il he has got any religion and
what kind il is.
Mr. Eyaus-1hey have right within certain range TO IT,
qulre believes God and whether he believes in
system OF rewards and punishmcnts with view to impeach
ment.
Mr. Beach-No Sir that is with view TO competency The
other inquiry is with u view to crediblity.
Mr. EyartsTha competency must be before he is
sworn
Judge Nelson-The only objection is to the standard OF
comparison: that is the only objection.
Mr. Evaus-It is not, understand it, subject OF inquiry
about religion except bearing upon that question:
obligation Of an oath.
Judge Neson-I don't know what view they oGer it in 1t
seems to be admissible in some form.
Mr. Evarts-But that is the form Of it, He says Do
you agree religious opinion with The christian Jhonf
Judge Neson-The only objection to the form Of the
question, think.
Mr. Eyarts Now, II religious opinions 10 be inquired
into as matter personal impeachment except bearing
question Of the credibiy Of oath, Why shall have
all sorts Of sectarian prejudices aroused.
Judge Neson-Wel now. without assuming that It won't be
offensive to the witness suppose that Cfns Weekly
would not you permit the question whether Ous sen
mcnts accorded with the views Of that paper
Mr. EyartsWhehe his religious sentiments accorded with
| the religious sentiments OF that paper.
| Judge Neson-With the views OF that paper
| Mr. Eyarts-Well, your Honor has put
Judge Neilson-pui an extreme illustration, submit
! lLaughter.l
MI Eyars-Pu an illustration where the aluson could only
| be sarcastic.
! Judge Neilson-No don't think that.
Mr. Evartslf your Honor please | seriOu. about the
question don't think they have right the general propo
siton: should dislike very much to have II recognized as
proposition that You can ask witnesses about religious opinions
Mr. Beach-f the gentleman has that dislike to IT, it is very
unfortunate thst did prevail when they were Examining
Mr. Mouon
| Mr. Eyar,s-1'ha is in regard to the very matter.
Mr. Beach-I was in regard to his religious sentiments
Mr. Eyarts-Belng an actor IN the transaction.
Mr. Beach-Mr johnson is an actor.
| Mr. Eyars-He is not an actor in the
Mr. FulertonYes Sir; he is actor in the transaction
Judge Neilson-You had better modify your question
Mr. Fullerton-I beg your Honors pardon; don't mean 10
modify unless you think is wrong don't do to
please the other side.
Judge Neilson-I think this question OF comparison too
comprehensive.
Mr. Eyars-Your Honor will il opens all avenues 10 sec
tartan preudce the jury There is nothing about this gen
tleman that know Of but general proposition when wit
nesses examined their religious opinions bearing on
| credibity are not the subject Of inquiry
Mr. Fullertonsnt bearing the subject OF credbiy,
| Judge Neilson-I don't know whether it does rot
Mr. Fulerton-The gentleman takes that for granted and
argues upon he thinks that my object Have no,
right 10 show this gentleman is editing paper and
promulgang doctrines that he don't believe In.
Judge Neilson-We il he writes the articles himself yea
| Mr. Fulerton-l am approaching It in a proper way
Judge Neisonf he has something that affects his
moral character will involve the question that was On
when Mr. Tilton under examination.
Mr. Fullerton Precisely the question: and other
Judge Neson-In respect his articles in The Goden Ags
But then you call his attention to the specific article
| MR. JOHNSON'S RELIGIOUS VIEWS RECEIVED.
Mr. Fullerton am going TO do so If it becomes
necessary Now will you the question: Mr. johnson,
Judge Nelson doa think you put the question In
that comprehensive form.
Mr. Fullerton What your religions yews'
Mr. Eyaris-That object 10.
Judge Nelson-We will take that, so on
Nr Evarts-Note exception
The Witness-I call IN self Christian.
Mr. Flllerton-As disiinguished from jew Is that IT,
A. No Sir; call myself Christian according to the New
Testament.
q Yes do you advocate the doctrine OF the Unyerasts
A. We'll. DON'T do perhaps. Sir. in respects
q Don't you in all respects, A. am not very well