New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-03-25

Mr. Notwithstanding Mrs Morse-about Mrs Morse.
Mr. Porer-oonOening Mrs Morse is what appears In the
letter
Mr.. FuIlehon-Nc
Mr.. Pcrter-one moment.
Mr. Pullerton-Not by any means
Mr. Porer he Is inqung conversation between her
andMrs Morse have objection. IL he nquinng Tor
what Mr. Ton then dictated and she wrote then submit
that what she wrote under his dcaon shOud be before her,
Judge Nelson-Yes, Sir; that Is so.
Mr. Morris-Ths. is not the inquiry.
Judge Neson- on the other hand without It's being
fined TO the letter. he nquing IL Mr. Tton asked her to
write down what Morse had said think he may do that
without showing the letter.
Mr. overwhelmingly but she states instead OF that be
dictated clause by clause
Judge Neilson-Yes, Sir still
Mr. Fullerton-My inquiry relates to the period Of time be-
fore 1t was put to paper
Judge Neilson-Wel IL thst be so, interrogate her.
Mr. Porter-Wel suppose the rule TO be well settled that
you cannot inquire to what ranspred during the period Of
time before insument-before words committed to
paper when they were committed to paper and the paper itself
is in evidence
Mr. Monis-The question Is whether II was committed to
paper.
Mr. FullertonLThe objection is as foreign to this question
as possible.
Judge Nelson-he object Of the inquiry be to
certain whether the conversation Mrs Morse adopted
the subject matter OF the letter. in general wayin general
| sense.
Mr. Porer-The document shows for ITSELF to two points
| Mr. Fulleron-We not talking about the letter
Mr. PoreOne is to the truth OF the letter. and the other
is as TO whether or not debating IT, he dictated che had
previously told 1t to him The witness should be treated fairly
and should whas the words Of the letter and
Honor very clearly in view OF her testimony that Mrs.
Morses offer related to the stories against Mr. Beeche
whereas tho jury VIII that the letter relates to stories
| about Mr.. Tlton.
Mr. Fuleron-That is not in order, and object ut.
Judge Neilson-Now, there is one inquiry which Mr. Full
erton made which has not been answered She says
" He asked TO write hat" Now, he wants to learn
whether the that used referred to what had passed between
the witness and Mrs Morse and prior to writing the letter.
| Il seems to me that might be given.
Mr. Porter-That have objection TO-
Judge Nelson-wel don't think that has been answered
| fully
Mr. Fullerton-HOw, Sri
Judge Neson don't think that inquiry has been answered
| fully.
Mr. Fuerton-No Sir It has not been answered ITO the
wnessl Now Miss Turner will you be kind enough to tell
me whether the dictaon Of Mr. Tton he stated correctly
what you had told him in regard to Mrs. Morse
Mr. Pore-Now, object your Honor; the question put
| boldly and badly.
Judge Neison-Let her zee the letter
Mr. Fuerton-I am not talking about the letter, Sir.
The Witness-If you would let me see it. might
Mr. Porer-0ne moment; object to the question.
Judge Neson-No objection to showing her the letter, OF
| course.
Mr. Fule0n-I have objections 10 showing 70 her now
| Sir. What have we got to do with the letter yeti
Judge Nelson-She bad conversation with Mrs. Morse.
| Mr. Fulerton-Yes.
Judge Neson-Now che related that conversation to Mr.
Tilton.
Mr. Fullerton-Yes
Judge NesOn- think you show whether not that was
what asked her write and you go step beyond that
you ought 70 show her tho letter
Mr. FullerOn- not step beyond that have not
taken at nd don't prODose to quite yet,
Judge Neilson-We, go
Mr. Fucrton-Nor will the counsel compel me TO take that
STEP because when take that step shall put my foot into it,
and don't mean to do anything OF the kind
Judge Nclson-I think she may answer that.
Last question read by THE TRIBUNE Stenographerl
Mr. Porer-I object to that question assuming what does
not appear what 1t that he did dictate
her without the production of the writing in which 1t is
corded that she shall be examined generally to her rec
objection Of the contents OF that which dictated and writ
ten without having the writing before her.
Judge Nehson-I think she answer.
Mr. Fueron-The writing has nothing to do with the die
ation; am going ask her this Whether she wrote down
It was dictated.
Judge Neson-Tt an attempt getting the recollection
Of the witness about it, and to be allowed Now repeat the
question again and let the witness answer the exact question
[Question again read By THE TRIBUNE Stenographerl
The wiInoss-Wel, put down just as he stated it.
Judge Neilson-Thst is not the point Madam.
Mr. Tulerton-That is not the point Madam.
Judge Neison-ut recollec the question In debating to
you did he correctly repeat what had told him about Mrs
Morse or what Mrs Morse had said A. Well Sir; Icannot
reeoect just whether he repeated it correctly incorrectly
but however put it down just as he repeated it,
Mr. Eulerton-NeVer mind putting down." coming
to that.
Mr.. Porter-I submit that the answer is proper.
Mr. Fulerton-No; tits not.
Judge Neson-I shall permit the to stand just she
made it, Sir
O. Can't you ecoect whether in repeating what you had
told him he repeated it correctly
Mr. Porter-I object that repetition Of question i'm
mediatey before the answer
Judge Neison-I think he has right put 1t to test
recollection further
Nj Porter-I except to your Honors decision allowing him
to repeat II again
Judge Neilson-Now, repeat the question, please.
Mr. FuleonCant you recoect whether in repeating what
you had told him he repeated it correctly A. No. Sir don't
think whether he repeated correctly incorrectly
O. listening his dicaton did you discover that had
made any mistake in doing it, A. don't remember Sir be.
cause he seemed very much excited
Mr.. Fuleron-Neyer mind.
The Witness- Continuingljus then and put 1t down
Mr. Fullerton-ohl well, mind
Judge Neilson[To the witness BY mistake be means
departure from the statement about Mrs. Morse.
Nj Fuerton-You paid attention to what he dictated didn't
yout A. thlnlJ did, at the time; yes, Sir but don't reco
lect whether
O. Now moment Did you at the time Of his dictaton
discover any that he had fallen repeating the Ian
guage or the substance Of what you had Just told him.
Mr. Porer- object TO the second repetition substance OF
that question submit there has been nothing the bearing
Of the that calls repetition Of question once clearly
and inelgenty answered.
Judge Neilson-ThsI Is no rejection
Mr. Fulertou- awonder my friend don't claim she in
suited.
Judge Nelson-Ta is no reflection upon the witness but
merely goes to testify her recollection.
Mr. PorerI except to your Honor decision that they may
repeat the question
Mr. Fuerton-I have not repeated the question: ask now
dictated