New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-01-08

Mr. Morris-My question was whether your are 40
qlainted with Mr.. R0oinsoni A. am ... q, min.
O. Have you at any time heard him express an opin-
,o "a 10 the truth or Asy OF the charges tnst We are
trying against nat Considered it 60
Mr Eyart~-where was tnisi A. In my ONCE AZ 'no
q what is your Ousinessi A.. Real estate broker
. when was III A. AT various times ever since the
o. Was the conversation casual one that then arose
between you on one SIDE ana the other A. Ina 70
IL discussion upon that question az upon any pun
lie topic. n., .,v ,r,srss, IN tne ma,,er
exept AZ citDens A No personal interest that know
OF had not and presume he mad not .,,o, a. .,
vss then in the papers whatever uppermosti A
Yes. Sir; commented upon whatever appeared from
O. Had you expressed opinions also to him A. Yes
Sir. ,,,,ns
at tunes BEGAN, and at tmes he did; presume that
began 1t oftener than he did. ,o,,
O. And OF course you made no memorandum about
the natter A. never wrote q word about it,
O. And nothing occurred ut any OF those times 10
make special impression upon either OF YOU SUI
pose A. Well think that the nature OF our CONVERSE
ton would make an impression upon either OF us 90
O You mean that there was dinerence OF OPINION
between You and Mr. Robinson that was likely TO Dc
thought of A. Yes, Sir, l do. .A,oh uo,o nv
Mr.. Beaeh-Were those opinions Thlch were f&,
presaed by Me- Robinson any OF them EXPRESSED after
your opinion had been announced 10 MINI a. 1neS
q Please indicate what was the earnestness and de-
cson upon the part OF Mr. Robinson with winch those
opinions we're uttered. A. don't know that under
q How decidedly or mpressively were they ex
ton always expressed himself decidedly, aud Is
very positive aud with great deal or force, ana per
conversation between US two, where We are opposed
upon question: would make an Impression upon Dotn
O. Was that the Gaze In this conversation A IL was
Sir; it made impression upon me, whatever u aid Oh
TESTIMONY OF EUGENE D. RERRI.
Eugene d. Berri called and sworn.
Mr. Morrs-You are in the carpet business A.
Yes, Sir
Q. Are you acquainted with L. II. Rooinsoni A.
am, Sir.
O. Have you at any time heard him express an opinion
with reference to the truth fasity OF the charges
made against Mr.. Beecheri A. have. Sir.
O And that opinton-dld 1t appear TO be decided
opinion A. Yes SIR ,.
w. Mr. Beach-wltbin about what time A. caut
O. Can you say whether within yeari A. Yes Sir ;
II was within year ,-..- .uo.o,
We'll sir II YOU allow me, didn't expect TO be called
here and did not know that Mr.. Robinson would he
called as "a Juror, had not examined the tAlng ii
nv MUD all until saw him on the stand. !.
Judge Neison-You can perhaps state whether ~ IL
statements A. 1t was after some OF the Statements
MIR Beach-Did you hear him express his opinion
on more than occasion A. / can't say; Know
that heard him once but can't say whether heard
Mr.. Evarts-Dm you fix the time when this CONVEX
sation occurredi A No Sur had no reason TO-
O. II was very recently. thenf A. No, SIT. -
O. Was 1t not as early as midsummer, at leasf A NO.
O. And how did IT occur and where were you and
Mr.. Robins u-What brought you tOgetherf a. wen
met BIN frequently on the avenue, coming doNm-
wdlkiug the morning or IL might We gong up
and one Of these meetings, THINK that this
occurred. ,,., 49,.
newly made that you were takingf No Sir; general
O. On the general snbiect4 A. Generally
q What made any IMPRESSION on your mind; you 40
do A. II. Robinson
O. And ara YOU alsoa A. Well, I try TO be.
O. Aud except this casual talk the street You have
no know ledge OF anything whateverf A. No, Sir
TESTIMONY OF BENJAMIN F. CLAYTON
BENJAMIN F. Clayton called aud sworn.
Mr. Beach-Do you reside this city - A. Yes
Cir.
O. Is your occupation in this cityl A. Yes, Sir.
O. How long have you lived herel A About le years.
@ DO You know MI Robinson, the juryman spoken
Oft A. do. Sir.
O How long have you known hint A. Five or six
years.
O. Have you heard him express any opinion in regard
to the charges Of adultery made against Mr. Beeeher III
this actiOnl A. have, Sir.
@ Upon more than one oecasioni A think only
o About when was that, Sir A. think it was early
o. And wnere was in A. At my Office in Montague-st.
q How OId the conversation IN winch that opinion
was pressed happen 10 arisel A. do not recall tAe
particular circumstances, only be was there ana tue
subject casually mentioned.
Z Do YOU remember AT what stage OF the publications.
IN pgard 10 TINS subject OccuIredf A. Ny recOec-
ton is during the tendency Of tue investigation
before the Committee.
q. Ana alter Investigation had proceeded to some
O. what was The length OF the conversation between
yOa A. Il was only few minutes; 1t was not ex'
Q Vas the expression Of spnion upon the general
merits the question: think II was, Sir
O. Can you give idea as 10 the decision and
emphasis OF that oplnionl A Nothing more than II was
@ Was that expression OF opinion on the part of Mt.
RobinsOn before you had expressed an opinion
on tAc subject yourself, If you did express any a.
cannot say a. to that the conversation was OF very
snort durAIOa-0nly few moments.
Mr. Bvarts-Did you express an opinioni 1
O. Ana that was all there was about IT. A. That is
ABOUT all We iii not discuss the matter.
Francis swift ana J. H. AllaOen both called, but
did not answer.
Judge SellsoE-Mr. Evarts, DO you propose to be
heard tins question:
Mt Eyarts-Ycs, SIR propose 10 examine Mr.. Rob
inson.
Ir Robinson recalled and Mr. Eyarts was about
putting question to INN, wnen Mr.. Morris said that
there another witness present whom they wished
to examine. 49,
TESTIMONY OF ANDREW j. DECKER.
Andrew J Decker called and sworn.
By Nj. Morrs-Q, Are you acquainted with Mr. Rob.
insOni A. Yes, sir. -
Q How long have you known hint A. About SIX
years, suppose
Q Have you at any time heard him exnfess an opn-
ion with reference TO the charges brou sht against Mr.
Beecheri A heard him in very ofmated discussion
one day with another gentleman was arguing upon
side earnestly and m[ impression is that he
lad an opinion in regard to the guilt or innocence.
@ About when was thai A. 1t was after the second
Tlton crpoS6-whateve1- you call IT,
q lii. IAOn's stat Smentl A. l think the morn
ming or two after.
Dd he express at that time opinion Of his belief
A. do not rc.GemOer one word that SAID In the
argumgTt, because did not think OF 10 afterward at air
DID not nav any further attention II til 4u that hut