The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-06-26

HOW WILL 1T ENDP
Scenes in the Court Room,
Corridors and Streets.
LEADERS, REAFFIRMATION.
The Plymouth Pastor AS.
Serts His Innocence.

1t was confidently expected that yesterday
would bring 10 an end the great scandal trial, and
that those VINO have for so many weary months
been compelled to be constant attendants in the
confined court room would be released from their
Rrduous duties and once more be able to return
TO their homes ana usual occupations. Sad was
The disappointment depicted on every face
when ten O'Clock, the appointed hour
Tor the opening or The Court, arrived
and passed by without the appearance OF
the jury. 1t was argued that, they having had the
whole night to themselves after the adjournment
Thursday evening, there was more than a pos
siblity that they would either have agreed upon
their verdict, at least that they would reappear
In the court room and announce TO the Judge the
TACT that there existed PROBABILITY OF their ar
irving at a unanimous opinion. The delay was
considered by many to be
FAVORABLE OMEN FOR THE PLAINTIFF.
Tho friends oil the Plymouth pastor, however,
on the other hand, expressed their entire con-
ndence in the jury ana in the belief that the
result would show that If there no. solid
verdict Tor Mr.. Beecher there would be at least
such majority east in his favor as
to morally acquit MIN OF all blame in
che eyes OF the community generally
To give all the opinions. however, that
were advanced upon this subject would occupy
volume. The evidence was talked over. the sum-
ming up of the different counsel was discussed
and the JUDGES charge fully commented upon.
There appeared tobe but opinion in regard to
the latter, which was that IL was a clear, I'M
BIASED and impartial address, and eminentIy the
one just suited TO the occasion.
The absence OF Mr.. Beecher from the court
room a subject for remark; but IL was gen.
orally given out that he had been purposely stay.
Ing away with a view 10 prevent any possibility
Of contact with menbars a the preS3. a GREAT
number OF whom were anxiously looking for him
IN order 10 obtain from MIN some expression as
to how he viewed the continued absence or the
Jury. The fact that this BODY mad
sent communication to the Judge
asking for the record OF certain testimony
speedily bruitsd around and furnished food for new
discussions US to what the probable result would
De. Wnen too, 10 was found that the particular
part OF the evidence taken during the trial winch
they wished 10 refresh their memory upon was
that given ny Mr.. and Mrs. Moulton, he support
ers OF Mr.. Bsecner evidently appeared dismayed.
while the partisans OF Theodore Titon were on the
contrary proportlonately elated. for they argued
that the very TACT OF the testimony having been
applied for showed that
TnToS's STOCK
was going up and that those members OF the jury
VINO were inclined to give him verdict had made
a point on the remainder OF their conrreres.
documentary proof TO win the opposition over 10
their side. The Plymouth church ioKg, OF course,
tried to meet these suggestions by ali kinds OF
special pleading. even asserting that the object
for which the testimony had been sent Tor
was TO convince the 1lton faction or the error
OF their ways out OF tue mouth OF their own
witnesses. 1t is, OF course, extremely dificult to
reconcile the construction OF the two sides. hut
there appears to be one thing which Is uncontro-
pnnlv fnaf aoff haF
the chances OF the plaintiff are considered TO be
gradually improving, which Is plainly instanced
by the fact that many people VINO for months
have been stanch Beecherites are expressing
their opinions in open court directly In opposition
to their formerly expressed convictions.
OPENING THE COURT ROOM.
dense throng packed the court room long be-
fore ten O'Clock, at winch hour IL was thought
the jury would appear to announce the result or
their deliberations. Every available inch OF room
was occupied, and a feeling OF intense anxiety
everywhere prevailed. The atmosphere was
almost stiaing. but the discomfort was seemingly
forgotten in view OF the entire surroundings It
was evident that the Plymouth churcn people
were by no means so confident on the preceding
evening" taktug into account the predictions that
the jury would render a verdict Tor the defendant
without leaving their seats. Indeed, most OF
them were more or less depressed, and not a
little uneaslness was felt at the fact that the
twelve good men and true had been 50 long In
coming TO a determination.
REQUEST PROM THE JURY.
Not very long before twelve O'Clock a communi.
cation was sent Dy the Jury to Judge Nelson, who
sat patiently IN his chambers. Messrs. Evarts
Porter, Abbot, sherman. Pryor and Morris the
sounsel In attendance, were Immediately sum-
noned and consultation followed. what the
Jury desired was the charge OF Judge Nelson.
me matter was discussed at some length. No OBJ
lection was offered by the defendants counsel
provided the requests to charge were also mr-
nished To the latter Messrs. Pryor and Morris
objected, and the result was that the Judge was
compelled nnally to refuse the application OF the
Jury.
WILD RuMoRs
Rumors OF al kinds were as thick a. blackber.
ries a full grown bush. IL was alleged. for
Instance, that some very heated debates took
place In the jury room, the Bcecher men arguing
Jrenuousy Tor the defendant while those in
favor OF Tilton sIoutlY maintained the position
they at first put forward. Betting was very brisk
not ON the chances OF 4 verdict, for a disagree.
ment nov seemed Inevitable out on tho cnar.
Rcter oil the division.
SEVEN TO FIVE
Despite the doubtful prospects the court room
continued crowded as usual At noon q rumor
gained circulation that the jury stood
seven In ayor OF Triton. Among otner
things 1t was stated that when the jurors lett
their room last night and occupied an apartment
down stairs, the torn ballots were collected aud
put together, tnozresut disclosing the situation
~ ABOVE descrlbeL But this was probably only
another OF the canards so Freely circulated during
the entire day.
THE VISITORS
included many or those VINO day after day have
patiently listened TO the developments OF the
trial. Mrs. Beecncr was among the aIst arrivals.
bne had careworn look. Mrs Porter was seated
near her. and the two KEPT up a long converse
tion In the vicinity OF Mrs. Beecher was her son.
ln.law, tue Rev. Mr.. Scoville OF Norwich, Chenan.
70 county. There were also m attendance ex.
Lieutenant Governor woodord, Mr.. j. O. But.
lard, Mrs. Beochcr's brother, and REV. DR.. ia.
ward Reeohar. Other visltora dropped m ana