New-York tribune., 1875-03-04

was called as a witness. but her examination by MI
Shearman was interrupted by the temporary illness
OF a member of the jury.
PROGRESS OF TESTIMONY FOR THE De
FENSE.
The defense is now fairly under way, and Its ma
rhinery is running smoothly. In accordance with
the request of Mr.. Fullerton, Mr.. Oylngton was
present early yesterday morning with q statement
sf the money received and disbursed for Mrs TltOn
md her children. In examining the accounts. Mr..
Ovington had found that he had received Sl,245
from Mr. Storrs instead Of SS75, he had testified
Oh the previous day. Mr.. OvingtOn stepped from
the stand after five minutes of questioning,
aud his wife took the witness chair. Mrs.
Ovlncton made an admirable impression upon
oil who heard her testimony. She is
gentle refined lady, and whatever she knew she told
with apparent candor and impartiality Much OF
her story touching it did the incidents connected
with Mrs. Tilton's departure from her husband. was
told with pathetic feeling The witness related the
circumstances of Mrs Tiltons coming to Mr.. Owing
LOns house on the morning when she left her hus-
band. Mr. Tilton followed, and all breakfasted to-
Vether Before sitting down Mr.. TltOn and Mrs.
Ovington talked together about the matter, the for
ner saying to the lady, "Tell me what to do and
will do IT," Mrs Ovington says that she replied,
DO what you think in the sight of Goo is right"
After breakfast Mr.. Ovington said TO Mr.. Iilton,
"Why do you push this matterV Mr.. I1lton re-
piled, " shall be the Samson who will destroy the
temple will pull down the pillars of the temple,
and although Mr.. Beecher and my family are
crushed, shall be crushed with them"
When Mr.. Tilton going away he drew his
wife and Mrs Ovington together placing his hands
upon their shoulders saying Take of Elizabeth.
Any kindness done to her is more than dOae to me-"
lie then went away. and after he had gone Mrs.
Tltnn told Mrs OWN gton for the first time that she
had left her husband forever
Mrs Ovington testified that, in order to confirm
her belief in Mr. Beechers innocence, she asked Mrs
Iilton whether Mr. Beecher had ever by word or
deed offered any improperly to her. Mrs. Tilton
answered Never"
The details of Gen. Tracys visit to Mrs. Ovington
and his interview with Mrs Tton before the latter
was examined by the Investigation Committee,
were the subject of inquiry. When 1t was decided
that Mrs. Tilton should go before the Com
mittee she went with Mrs. OvingtOn to an
upper room to hold prayer before giving
her testimony. A day or two after Mrs IIlton
had told her story to the Committee. Mrs Ovlngton
saw Mr. Tilton on the piazza of his house. where he
said to her: "Libs a trump. / am told that she
made fine impression before the Committee But
her story was all fiction" Then followed a long
conversation. which concluded by MI hilton
what he had said sharp discussion-the only one
of importance during the day-fouOwed the propo-
siton of the defense introduce Mrs. IltOns reply
when MIS- Oyington told her what her husband had
thns said Mr. Evarts and Mr. Beach took an active
mart and Judge Nelson finally decided that the de-
Tense could not give the profere testimony.
few moments before the recess Mr.. Hill an
nounced that he was through with the witness and
Mr. Fullerton Immediately began the cross-exam-
inaton. He had not proceeded far before the
luncheon hour arrived. After the interval Mrs
Ovington was questioned iu regard to an interview
she had with Mr.. Beecher before Mrs. Tilton made
her statement to the Investigating Committee; Mrs.
Oyington told Mr.. Beecher that Mrs. TiltOn wished
10 state tie truth. and that she had SAID,
at NAV end in separation from my
husband l may lose every child l
have: l may lose every friend have
in the world but Mrs OvingtOn, that will not deter
meD Mis-. OvIngtOn exhibited an anxiety to tell
all she knew of the affair, and frequently volun-
teered testimony that legally could not be admitted
but only once did Mr.. Fullerton lose his temper.
That was when he was trying to make the witness
tell how it was that the morning when Mr. and
Mis- Tilton breakfasted at Mrs. Ovingtons house she
Mrs. Ovington) did not make any inquiries whether
Mrs TiltOn had left her home.
Mrs Oyington repeatedly replied that she could
not explain without giving that interview with Mrs
Tilt0n which had been ruled out, and finally Mr.
Fullerton protested with severity against her an
swer At another time, when the examiner asked
Mrs Oyington if she had not been told that report
prepared for presentation to the Committee shown
To her bv MIR. Tilton, was in Mrs. Titons handwrit
ing the witness leaned forward and enthusiastically
renIied "No. Sir; was not told anything of the
kindD "Do not waste strength, Mrs. Ovington,"
said Mr.. Fullerton, and the lady replied laugh
jnclv. Excuse me. Sir; ] very much inter
ested7 SO am I-slightly' responded the lawyer
with smile
few questions about Bessie Turner and IN regard
II the number of tunes that the counsel for the de-
Tense had called upon Mrs. Iiton and upon the wit
ness were answered, aud then Mrs. 0vlngton was
excused.
After a short panse-it being then half-past three
o,clock-Mrs Sarah c. ID. Putnam Of Marietta ONO
was called Mrs Putnam is an elderly LADY, VINO
has been iD attendance in the courtroom for several
days past. She was a resident of Brooklyn or New
York nearly all the time from her first marriage IN
1899 till 1851 the time of her second marriage She
was well acquainted with the TitOn family and of
Mrs TIlton she said that she never knew e woman
NJ devoted TO her husband her only fault being a
blind idolatry Of Mr.. TiltOD
The court adjourned at this point. and Mrs. Put
nau,'s examination will he continued to-day.
A CROWDED AND UNWHOLEsoME COURT