New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-02-19
GENERAL DISCUSSION.


acts in that regard, donbt.
Mr. Eyarts-Well will try 10 limit 1t to that
Judge don't relieve from the embarrass
meu arising rule You propose to inquire into con
yersaon in respect which the other side have made
inquiry.
Mr. Beac-We are embarrassed by the suggestion, Sir,
which your Honor OF the proprey part of
Withdrawing this objection do not exactly understand the
feeling Sir motive which prompts that advice do not
know any why should waive legal and substantial
objection to evidence declarations the part Of Mr.
Beecher had knowledge, and in regard to
which we can give proof and acting Sir on behalf OF the
interests OF client and judging Of the propety OF this EVIL
dence well with the utmost respect for your
Honors iutmaiou do feel at liberty to withdraw this
objection
Judge Neison-we Mr. Sherman, the question is disa
lowed
Mr. Eyars-we viii prove the acts them Of Mr.. Beccher
Mr. Fuleon-That is within the ruling Of the Court by
any
Mr. you called in by Mr. Beecher in the last
OF 1870 consultation with his wife, in reference TO the Affairs
OF the Tilton family'
Mr. FullertOn-I object TO IL.
Judge Neilson-I think We will take that Sir the fact
that he called in.
Mr.. Beccher-what, Sir upon the subect-upon a certain
subject
Mr. Shearman-Certsinly, Sir.
Mr. BeachCertainy siri trust yoar Honor VIII permit
no evasion Of the rule.
Mr. Flerton-I ia not pretended II cannot be preendedthat
we instituted any inquiry upon our part as to anything
that place in December 1870 prior to the 6h day OF that
month They are calling out therefore from this witness
anything IN connection with the testimony that we have given
all subject entirely II points to another and
different occasion prior in time that have examined
Now, IL they had right to give that interview in
evidence which took place early in December 1870 10 which
the witness the stand party they could only do 1t In
giving their this action after case closed That
rule familiar with your Honor and ought to be enforced in
this case But your Honor will perceive that the question
this case is leading one has been suggested BY my
cate.
Judge NesonAnd embodes the subject matter Of the In
teryiew.
Mr. FuertonI embodes the subject matter OF the inter
view, IN the question.
BeachYes Sir; they get the whole effect OF the Inter.
view, Sir
Mr. shearmsn-I don't ask what said.
MI Fuerton0h, no; you only characterize the inter
view.
Mr. Beach-Yes Sir they ask what Mr. Beecher sd absui
calling him into conference and they get that in
other way except by getting the declarations Of Mr. Beeche
Judge NelsonI will override the question see nothing
else to do except that. Go on Mr. Shearynan
Mr. Eyars-Do you override the question 7
Judge Neilson-Yes, Sir.
Mr. Eyarts-I understood your Honor to say
Judge Neison- inclined TO- but the objection being
persisted H. think bound sustain the objection
Mr. Eyarts-I understood your Honor hold while the
rules OF evidence may ene the present stage OF the
matter TO conversations that occurred may prove Mr.
Beechers acts reference to this matter Of the wes
for advice on the subject Of separation.
Judge Nesonwhen that subjects comes up, viii be at
liberty 10 recall this witness II you wish to.
Mr. EysstsThe snbjec has come up II your Honor please
and in their determination
Mr. Fulerton-There the counsel Is mistaken.
Mr. Evarts-we the interruption might have been spared
you had heard me 1t formed part Of the conversations be-
Mr. Beecho and Mr. Mouton that were given evidence
Inv Tho fha al int
Bcecher had made Of the wes That
was the situation which Mr. Beecher approached In the
end OF December in relation TO Mr. Bowens Affairs with Mr.
Tton and his relations this controversy between Mr. TIL
tons wife and her husband that had resulted in the separation
sAa TIC res0H lot sd,e and think u As vsss evil