The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-04-30
How He Came to Break Ills
Promise to TiltOn.
HIS VIEW OF THE CASE.
Interesting Debate Between the
Counsel and Witness.
WHO IS B. F. BUTLER p


he appears TO have taken more than professional
interest IL the case from the very beginning. He
was as much the bosom friend as the professional
adYocale OF Mr.. Beecner. In the early stages OF
the scandal he promised Tlton not TO take sides
against MIN in case the scandal went into Court
OF Justice His explanation OF breaking this
promise was that he gave this assurance to TIL
ton on the ground that the latter advanced only
tns charge OF improper advances against Mr..
Beecner, but later on, when this charge resolved
tseif into one OF adultery, he changed his mind
ana considered himself no longer bound by MS
pledge Tracy could hardly have congratulated
himself on Offering his services as
witness tor the defence. Beach, without the
slightest apparent effort, worried Tracy until
he turned red in the face. he said he went 10
Boston 10 confer with General Butler about the
scandal without the concurrence or instructio ms
OF Mr.. Beecher.
..Did you know you were going TO Boston with
the concurrence OF Mr.. Beecher"
"I cannot say definitely
'.on dehniteyr' cried the counsel, in disgust.
Beach Redeemed up to the eyebrows. Later
IN he remarked that the answers Of the witness
we're unfair and evasive.
"When you knew that Mr.. Beecher had
WITHDRAWN HIS OBJECTION
TO your going TO Boston did you not know that
you were going with MS approval 7" Another
evaslve answer was given, Tracy growing red
der aud redder, and more and more confused.
The witness lodged direct reply ana the r.
reverent in the audience laughed good deal at
she lawyer In the tolls. II was scene OF singular
perplexity.
do you remember II General Butler told you
what the charge against Mr.. Beecher wasW
witness replies. Il don't remember" Beach.
VINO Is looking toward the western window, his
profile to the witness, turns round and gaZes
searchingly at Tracy and says, In low tone OF
voice, and with look or profound astonishmenr,
sYou don't remember No, the witness could
not remember If Butler said anything or mat ma
Sure. Beach pauses, his whole demeanor express
ng the profoundest incredulity. He looks up
and down, his eye wanders all over the audience
and then he returns 10 the witness with the same
question and meets with the selfsame answer.
People think that Tracy would nave done better
he had remained silent anc never offered him
sell as O witness. Beecher Is clearly hurt In the
house sJ Ia frlends .2Tacy's overweening con-
eeit In his ability 10 inward Beecher's Il
sadly shattered By the examination.
Beach in
RECEIVING A REPLY
nom the witness which made mention OF General
Q. r. Butler, observed. VINO Is b. +. Butler ~
and the audience felt extremely tickled at the
ignorance and simplicity or the lawyer concern
ing @ character SO notorious a. the
nero OF New orleans.n When Beach
stood mp 70 cress-examine Tracy quite
Q Iittle scene occurred. The nrst question. ana
o singular one 10 begin with was, "Did you
stand I'D, on Mr.. Tiltonis cross.examination, and
suggest questions 10 Judge Porter ~ This was
pat to the witness three or four times, and II was
evident TO every one there were llghtnings IN the
AIR and that Beach was full or the purpose or hav-
ing Traey's scalp. Tracy answered back in
Ranr IA Va air Mar
beach lifted himself up TO the full limit Of bis
stature and laid hold OF the witness with q cold
blooded dissemination and pressed hin close on
the point whether he ever had = consultation with
Beecher as 70 the plea 20 be Interposed
on behalf OF the defence. Beach
bent on ayenging his friend Fullerton, and Tracy
vas plainly nervous az the prospect. He was
asked about the pledges he gave Tilton not 20
Jake part against him IN case the scandal went
INTO court. He admitted having given the pledge
With the construction on II that ne was not 10 ap-
pear against nlton In case the scandal went into
court. Then Tracy was put
IN Az Ugly BOX
when Beach pressed him on the question or why
ne broke hts pledge 70 Tilton. Tracy's original
excuse, given 10 Titon, vas that when be
Ciltonl preferred . direct charge or adultery
against Beecner, 10 place or one or Improper
solicitations ne uracyl thought himself justified
IN rennquishsg Tnton and taking up with
Bescher. Tracy was anything but happy wit
asss a. tnis stage.
TIE ATTENDANCE.
A row OF portly and distinguished lights Of the
Law ana Of politics sat behind the Judge In the
morning. Among them were Charles Francis
Adams, IT,, senator elect Henry L. Dawes sx-
Judge E. d. Culver, henry D. soutnwortn ana A. )
Upham, ex-s,ate senator. They we're attentive
listeners and gave no trouble to the Judge sew
eral pretty anu delicate young ladies', with dgnt
spring ponnets Dedecked with bright Wild flowers
relieved the homely sameness Of tie usual daily
sssemblage. Mrs. Beecher In her customary
pace Mt. Beccner was absent All the lawysrs
except kr. Pryor, were present.
TUE RossEL PROCESSION.
10 would seem that the great question whether
fnton aid or did carry the red Gag OF TIE Com
mune. and did or ala not ride 10 a carriage on
Nat memorable occasion, viii received marked
attention IN the reDuttaL O'Donovan kossa, who
Shared In tnat parade, has been summoned Tor the
piAintir, and Is expected 70 disprove completely
what tue defence have averred IN this connection.
TRACY AND YULLERToS.
While Mr. Tracy was being Examined Mr. Fuller
Bon occupied himself 10 reading a newspaper.
Tracy. IN q cool, conversauonal way resumed his
evidence, and told how he met with Tilton on the
7tn ofJuly, 1874, and asked By him how bis
wife behaved before the COMMITTEES. Tilton re.
marked that he did not expect to have justice
done him at the hands Of committee appointed
~ MI. Beecher The witness replied that the
COMMITTEES was composed Of honorable men, and
n air. Beecner was guilty they would condemn
aim ana act conscientiously on the evidence
niton's testimony 10 court, rejecting on Tracy in
regard 20 his conduct during the slttings OF the
committee. was read to the witness aud ne denied
substantially all the allegations made against
him. Tracy next related an interview
visa Mouton and Moulton pricked up
ais ears and turned round ana stared
steadily at the witness. Occasionally no wheeled
about and nodded 10 Tllton, smiling incredu.
lousIy tine while. the morning session was dun
As dun could be. Tracy IL q very unenlivening
wisresa under direct examination. HIS replies
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