New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-04-07

Mr. EvartsWhat did you understand from tho oxDros-
slOns OF that letteri
MI. Besch-That Is just what we objected to.
Judge NcilsOn-There como To the question OF tho
construction of the English language which you can
iudge OF as well as the witness.
Mr. Evarts-I don't ask him what . word meant;
only ask him what the expressions Of the letter meant in
reference to subjects between them.
Judge Neison-I ruo II out, Sir.
Mr. Beach-Show the situation, and can tell what
Il meant well as he.
Judge Nelson-You have the vital thing.
Mr.. Eyarts-The lmputation Is made
Judge Neison-we. now that mputation ia denied by
the witness He says he understood no covert sugges-
ton by that letter.
Mr.. Evarts-An imputaton is made OF meaning
judge Neson-You can ask him then as TO the mputa-
ton.
Mr. Evarts-Now, I ask him what meaning that letter
conveyed to him.
Judge NesOn-He answered the last question: that Ii
contained covert meaning.
Mr.. Evarts-Now an imputation cannot be made and
| then withdrawn; we have a right to the meagng.
Judge Neilson-No doubt about that. Now, needn't
DO told that
Mr.. Evarts-well, am arguing; am arguing Sir not
ad hominem J; I AIN arguing points OF evidence
Judge Neson-I don't think you have anything 10
complain Of You shall have my decisions without
torting them, demanding them In tone OF complaint;
simply say this that think the naked question Of
construction meaning Of the English language. and
words, whether taken Sngly OF COIecuFcy you dro VI
Judge well as the witness.
Mr.. Evarts-That agree.
Judge Neilson--NOw, he says there was no covert
meaning conveyed to him by that letter
O. any expressions Of this letter, Mr. Beecher cier
to any matter Of private intelligence between yourself
and Mrs. Tilton Z A. They do.
@. Which theyi A. The whole letter
Q. WHAT A. That she was-that the efforts made
for
Mr.. Backbone moment, Sir, II you please object
to 1t.
@. What were those mattersf
Judge Neison-I think he may answer that.
Mr.. Beach-what the letter referred tot
Mr. Evarts-Yes: what those matters Of private inel.
gence between him and her were.
Mr. BeachIs MT the proper way TO get that Sir ana
the only way it, to the common phrase To show
the surrounding circumstances out OF when the e'er
arose. and then leave the Court and The jury TO render
the letter with reference TO this explanatory evidence
Judge Neilson-In sense he Is doing that now
Mr. Beach-why, no, Sir, 1t Is not. We have got No
proof any facts circumstances giving particular
significance this letter Nothing Is stated OF that KIND
by the witness II very easy there Is any specai
relation special fact connected with the writing OF THIS
letter. prove 1t and with the letter and with that ac
IL IA within the competency Of the Court and jury to give
significance to the writing; and 1t Is only In that way.
and not by taking the judgment or opinion OF this W.T.
ness in regard to the meaning Of these words
Judge Neson-That is an inquiry into the very c!rcun'
stances you suggest, think.
Mr.. Evarts-SO intended TO be.
Judge NeisOn-Wil the stenographer read the last
question:
The Tribune stcnographer read the last question.
Judge Neilson-what were those matters Mr. Beecherf
The witness-There had been formal efforts made NY
Mr. Moulton Mr. TiltOn, and myself to bring about
more wholesome state Of feeling in the household
About four weeks had elapsed received this the first
letter from Mrs. Tton announcing the change that had
taken place in her feeling When Mr.. MoultOn returned
South, took the letter to him. and talked 10 MN
about the letter indicating that there was very happy
state Of things existing the result OF his pioneer
ing efforts.
@. Did you mako any answer to that letter. A 90
| not remember that did, Sir.
O. This last clause Of the letter. Mr. Beechcr have you
| got it before yOui A. Yes, Sir.
| O. CReading.1 "when dear Frank says may once
again 90 to old Plymouth, will thank the dear Father"
What did you know understand about anything be-
tween Frank and herselfs A. did not know anything
about it; that was their own business, that do not
| recollect was communicated to me at all.
| O. Except in this letteri A. Yes; saw there was
something but did not know what 1t was.
O. You were not party to tf Did you speak 70 Mr..
Mouon upon that clause the letterf A. do not rec
| ollect, Sir.
@. Mr. Beecher, this memorandum Of yours-it Is tho
| same one A. Same one; yes, Sir.
Mr Evarts ito Mr. Beachl-It is the that he offered
| to show YOU
The WitnessIt Is mere memorandum OF the date ana
events and of years have likewise here the printed
| letters and documents that may BIC supposed 10 DO
| questioned upon.
Q. These are A. These are printed documents anu
| letters.
O. That are In the cases
Mr. Beach latter inspecting the memoranda I-Weu,sr
find as supposed, that this is something more than
dates and that it contains subjects classified and ar
ranged suggestions OF To be spoken under
particular heads and think 1t Is incompetent Us men,
| orandum.
Mr.. Evarts-How can II BIO incompetent
Mr. Beach-Because il not competent for the witnes,
to reduce his testimony writing either in whole or In
part
Mr. Evarts-Ths ia the paper that was spoken OF at tne
| outset, and offered to your inspection
| Mr. Beach-Wel, Sir; from decacy declined to in-
spect it, but when began to think there something
in it Of substance made inquiry Of Mr Eyarts In ~
gard to 1t.
Mr. Eyarts-Certainly there Is not any objection.
Judge Neson-I think the witness can use 1t; 1t may
be too full memorandum, but yet think
| Mr.. Beach-Siri
Judge Nelson-It may be too full for MEMORANDUM
| but think he can use 1t.
Mr. Beact-Do you think he use 1t 1t Is too fth
| for memorandum
Judge Neson-If he requires it; think yes he may
| use it for dates and such matters
THE TRUE INwARDNESS!" LETTER EX-
| planned.
Mr.. Evarts-[To the witness.] Please look as
No. 49, which Is letter OF yours this passage II am
now at home here with my ssterdoes that refer 10 tho
period at which Mrs. Perkins was your houseKeeper ~
your wifes absencei A. 1t does, Sir.
O. Was that letter written during that perodi A. Yes
| Sir
@ What was the period at which Mrs. Perkins was at.
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