New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-06-10
MR.. TILTON ACTU ATED BY REVENGE.

Now Mr.. Deecher was represented by MIR.
Tlton, when no asked to his conception OF his
character big boy" and Mr.. Porter says that In
that connection Mr.. TtOn imputed to him craft and
want of nervousness Let SEQ. Mr.. Evarts was
examining:
settled position in his profession and before tho public
A. Well Sir. when knew him always regarded him as
a big boy rather than q man Mt all. He was man OF
large fame and had great church, and in the
else Of very manly and illustrous powers.
Well does my friend desire better tribute to Henry
Ward Beecher than Is paid by Mr. 1fltoDi
O. Well, N what sense do you wish to be understood
that he seemed TO you like big boyf A. Because his
manner large, and hearty and gay and companion
~ 9. Gaiieessi 4. No, Sir
g. Don't that come within the description Of "litc
boyl" A. Well ,ir, the crafest people know Of are
We'll do You not use this phrase "lsc boy" in the
sense frankness and generosity OF character and de
he naxs sas of when
that Mr. Beechcr IN his earlier years was like big boy
mean to say that there certain bouncing character
TO his life and manner. Ho was very companionabe,
fond Of Sse and 5T , sr fond OF
panionable us, for was very little more than boy
Q. And all the other young pcoplei A. Yes, Sir; l
thought he was the most charming man ever saw.
XO% Ssn mf S Of that pod
Do think that that my thought at that time
Yes Sir in looking back upon nm as You reneoTr
ing you knewi A. Yes, Sir; have since sine. met
men who In all those qualities tnnk eAcc MN very
greatly but at that time, In those early years, Mr.
Beccher was my OF all men. l mad not seen inc
world extensively, and had not measured hun win
other men
Now In this particular instance wherein Mr. Porter
falls into so grevous error and In various Others the
attempt has been made, upon tho part OF both OF my
learned friends represent Mr. Tlton entertaining
the most bitter and malignant feelings toward Mr..
Beecher and yet whenever he is found speaking of him
In the revelations Of this evidence he has given him,
Justly, high and distinguished character do not
say, gentlemen OF the jury that Theodore Tton
loves Henry Ward Beecher that he did love him an
instant after that July in 1870 when his wife made
him her confession. think supernatural that human
being can be conscious Of the fact that another
soduced the body Of his wife of his child and
feel no emotions OF anger and no longing
thirst for revenge You Christians may condemn It,
II you please the lessons OF the Scripture and the
example of the Master may teach better unless
1t In depravity and decentralization Of the lowest
and e the heart beats not that receive
this blow without bounding with angry impetuosty
know Theodore Tton harbored these fcelings and
grant you that at times when he saw, thought he
that they could be gatined without injury his wife
and his home they broke out with resstless violence
II they had not would be ashamed to stand here his
representative and advocate and that to makes his
example Of sedenla his earnest end faithful forgive
ness Of his wife, his Christian and manly charity toward
Mr.. Beecher-to this consideration makes this
hibon OF his character most noble and exalted. The
man who has the power Of overcoming passions like
these and resentment like ths must have principle
strengthen his will and subdue his passions
Talk about the unrcndness and the hate Of Theodore
Tilton toward Henry Ward Beecher! Why, II II be true
that Mr. eecher chosen and the invited guest OF his
friends house, who directed there by the husband In
times Of IL absence, tho glory Of his presence being the