New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-03-23

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Judge Nelson-we 1t is short, think he may read D.
Mr. Fueon-I thAk the witness should not hear the con
tents of that before the eros1amnaton unless s "
put into her hands to read
Mr. Porter-Wen, 1t 10 In evidence.
Mr. Fulerton-I know 1t is in evidence.
Judge Neison-I think he
Mr. FueronAr they liberty TO read that letter IN pres
of the witness having been already read In eydenee'
Judge Neilson-I don't any harm.
Mr. Fulerton-H may be read must be readfor her In
formation and instruction
Porter-It is read solely for the nfomaono the jury
They Of have heard the letter. but there have been 80
many letters that it would be difficult to. keep them al 10
mind.
Judge Neilson-You see what the purpose Of counsel s
Mr. Fulerton-Yes that purpose be answered Just
well after she has testified regard to IT, then to read III
Mr. Porter-l will suspend the reading few minutes ADO
the gentleman will then that it entirely proper
Judge Neison-I you suspend it until your examination
closed that would
Mr. Porter-No Sir shall want 10 read lt-n connection
with her testimony
Judge Neilson-WeIl, proceed.
Mr. Porer-Mss Turner under. what circumstances was
this letter Of January 10, 1871, written by your A. Under
what circumstancesi
q. The circumstances yes Mr. Tilton dictated TO me-
and wrote il OF.
Mr. Fulerton-who did, A. Mr.. Tflton.
Mr. Porter-Was Nns Tlton then in the house' A. That
was January 10, think.
q, January io dontmean n.the she at homer
think she Sir yes Sir she in the house. because
/ saw her afterwards
q viii you now circumstances under which Mr.
Ton dictated this 10 you where was it and what
the A IL vas in his bedroom where there was little gas
stove in the back room, the second story bedroom
Yes; where hey A Hewas sitting down on the sofa
bedstead in his room.
q, Was he well or ill?rA Was he III
u Was be well al the time? A. on yes Sir; perfectly we'll
stat haSy The
ton took place between him and your A Why talking
about hrs Morse; he said something about
q little louder A. He sad-we talking about Mrs
Morseand he asked Mrs Morse had eyerhad bribed
g round and till this story about Mr. Beecher.
z About Mr.. Beechcri A. Yes Sir; and said that Mrs
Morse had said me- Bessie, II you viii and tell Mr.
Beecher VIII give you something nice but did not 90 and
tell Mr. Beecher that could make up my mind to 60
round and tell Mr Beecher that and did not tell him, and
that was the way the conversation began about
q. Yes. Now go with the conversation. What did
about these sOreswha did he that he'd TO this dctat
Ing Who proposed you should write letter
Mrs. TiltOny
Mr. Fulerton-0ne moment object TO that.
Mr. Porer-That j. Introductory.
Mr. Beach-lt is Introductory. yes and suggestive.
Mr. Porei-Undoubtedly, quite suggestive
Mr. Fuer0nNow be mas asked her state that interview
she is quite AZ liberty state it az she recoects.
The Wtness-Wen stating IT, the best Of my reco
lection.
q Wen, on1 A He-then after he got through about
Mrs. him that Mrs. Morse had said she
would give something nice would 90 around and tell Mr.
Beecaer story asked if would copy that OF in
my handwriting aud put my 70 il, and did H.
@ Who dictated the words you wrote A MI Theodore
Tilt0n.
q And after it written you signed if A. put my name
to it yes, Sir just il i there.
q And to whom did you hand III A. Mr.. Theodore Til
ton.
Was ever IN the possession OF Mr.. Ton 80 far as you
are aware a. Not to my knowledge.
Mr. Porer-NOw lReading.
January 10Th 1871.
Ny Dear Mrs Triton I 10 tell yOs something IOur
mother, Mr. Morse has repeatedly attempted 10 hire me by
Offering dresses and presents, To certain persons AMI
injurious character u your husband
r-uadcd The kind attentions shown me by Mr.
T,on year, dishonorlDie demonstrations never
he thuuglt Mr. Triton for such pur
poe. DO not want be Of by Ms. More any
ere bring trouble my two best friends You and your
husband.
Bye by,