The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-02-24

murder by Mrs. Cunningham" Smith mad died OF
"the yaller lever" and his relict had gone after
nately by the name OF Kate Carey ana Kate
Smith Mr. Evarts, seeking 10 entrap me witness
on her name. was very much prised 10 ma
that sne had reRisrered as Kate carey smith
BEEcuER BOWS TO MRS. MoULToN
Mrs. Mouton's cross-examnation was concluded
by Mr.. Evarts IN a very lew minutes, ana as she
descended from the stand her counsel asked the
Judge II she was excused The Judge sald YES"
very respectfully.
Mrs. Mouton, accompanied by her father'ln-iaw
severn d. Moulton and by her uncle. Jeremiah r.
Robinson. started down the middle OF the conrt
room, the LAWYERS and OF hers no were IN the way
rising TO facilitate the passage OF the party.
IL SO happened that Mr.. Beecher's chair was
slightly in this course. He and his vile ootE rose'
and, as I he elder Robinson passed nrst' ne bowed
10 him, both Mr.. Beechers arms being down and
his manner that OF profound congo, yet niue
embarrassed. Mr.. Robinson, VINO is a large, ruol-
cund. smiling man. always half way between CON-
plasantry and laughter, returned the bow, little
surprised.
Then. Mrs Moulton passing next. Mr.. Beecner
towed 10 her still lower and with deeper color.
She halfcourtesled by. with look OF iimidity.
Mr.. Beecher tnen bowed 10 the elder Moulton,
who marched past like a grenadier, looking his
soldest at the Plymouth pastor. and giving no
salute OF response that could De seen.
BEECHER TO ]. r. ROBINSON.
the following Is the revival OF the singular
scene or last Friday as told IN the Brooklyn
prints, and it perhaps explains the above -
Immediately after adjournment on Friday Mr..
Beecner approached Mr. Robinson, and, taxing
hm by the hand said In tone loud enough TO be
heard by General Tracy
What sne says has foundation IN truth, but, in
effect, IL is u !le."
Mr. Robinson turned from Mr.. Beecher and said
TO General Tracy
III am the last man TO whom Beecher should
have said that, Tor know Mrs. Moulton's story is
true; for nv niece told me the circumstances
within twenty-iour hours alter Il occurred
exactly as she has sworn to 1t now"
General Tracy said TO Mr.. Robinson. "Mr.
Bcecher Is excited. anu he speaks hastily; but it
was Tad judgment-damnaple judgment"
rnE EVIDENCE.
After the Jury mad taken their seats Mr. Evarts
resumed the cross-examlnatiop OF Mrs Mouston.
Witness Stated:--i do not distinctly remember
bringing Mrs. Woodruff 10 my house four times;
/ do not remember bringing her to M, house
me occasion you refer to; remember bringing
her TO nv house on two occasions; 90 not
rccollect the hour o. tue day when got back:
DULY remember making ! shor. call on Mrs. Wool
hull; these visits were all made IN carriages
publication Of the scandal; all NV visits were N the
same wear; have pretty good memory; have
tOG you all can reCOlleCtS Only ftHeMpcF HIN
ing three visits; 90 not know that getting
hackney coach IN the night time would impress
Itself on ny nina very armly; reme men Srng
back; do not remember making any other err
rcnds on TINS business Mr.. George Z. Robinson Is
my uncle and one OF The firm OF woodruff Rob
inson; he - not the gentleman VINO was eX-
ahmed as wItness-not jeremiah Robinson;
they both my unces; mad conversation
with George Z. Robinson at the beginning OIL the
trouble. IN 1871; do not know III what season OF
the year 1t took place / nau an interview with
husband
Mr.. lilton; thinE repeated the conversation
Ne mad 10 Mr. Moulton.
you called him villain aud said II he turned
against Frank, even by a LOOK
line Juage-I don't think the word villain was
Mr.. Evarts-I VIII read the record.
Inc Judge-Ihe answer Is something OF that
Ar. Evarts-,'Q. Do you remember an interview
You had with Mr.. Tlton at your mousse IN which
mad an interview and told MIN something IKE
mat" Did you not tell him thatS A. think 1
old.
Mr.. Evarts-"A. l said II he was unkind to
Frank and turned upon hun even by look he
Inc Judge-lt Is not material
witness contln ued-l remember IT was IN August
TINS conversation took place IN reference to Mr..
M0ultou not making statement before tue
committee; q snort statement was made to give
the committee In place oil the long statement; as
have SAID, to give Mr.. Beecher another chance
to state MS case larry; Mr.. TtOn did not
know OF that wnen ne came home II ON the coun.
you have broAen your iaith; you nave promised TO
give 10 the committee your statement and you
Dot ike the manner in which ne reproved Frank
ior having aiied 10 make statement; was angry
aud reproved hun severely, out my exact language
40 not len emoer; forget the day VI the month
went 10 Narfagansett, but 1t Was some time Ia
July / think must nave been the last part oil July
Irema ned there ABOUT SIX weeks f; was SICK nearly
al Tue time was there; remember my husband
coming there, out DO not recolecl tue dale OF
MS arrival; remember Mrs. Dennis az Ne port;
/ IA told
that Beecner was an innocent and good man;
am sule never told ner any sucn thing; never
tod ANYBODY that ne was an innocent man.
Mr.. Fullerton then commenced the reuirect eX-
ANIMATION. and witness sta ted When / told Mir.
Robinson tue story he was very much excited
about It; Mr.. Beecner PAID frequent visits To my
husband alter tnat; Mr.. George &. Robinson IS u
member OF plymouth cnurcn; he had Oeen Il dea
con: NY visits to Mrs. Woodruff were made after
the threats mad been published In the daily papers,
tue last time that Mrs. wooonuli came 10 our
house she wanted some money: MT Mouitol was
SICK at the iime and ne tod her he would not
assist ner IN any way; that was alter the publlca-
ton vi The story; she only remained snort time ;
Mr.. Beecner was dinner AT mouse one
OCCASION w0en MIS- woodruff was p eSent: IL was
after Mrs. woodruff naI published her Story | do
not remember where M. Beecher and Mrs. Wood
nun nrst met; | tninK 1 was told last July tnat
was 10 be witness IN this case tnnk Mr.. Moul.
knowledge OI the case. and with tue Facts from
Mr.. Beecher himself, snouId be called as wit
ness.
q. You have been asked with reference 10 an
OCCASION waen you kissed Mr.. Beecher on the
lOreneal, ana you stAteu tndt you leANeu over
ana kissed clm on the ioreneao, aud tDat Was the
only time You Kissed bln; wish you to state un-
der what circumstances mat was done.
Mr.. Evarts-She 1ds ALREADY stated IL.
Mr.. Fulerton--I visa her TO state IL now.
A. As / nave told you Mr.. beecher came to the
house suffering greatly, very despondeut ana
gloomy, 10 MS lear mat Mr.. iiitOn VAS about 20
publish MS letter OF apo ogy and u 80, De iet tnat
the truth would come nut ana he ielt that he
could not live under II; and he came 70 ule
ami nave a long talk with me.
Mr.. Fulierton--fou needn't repeat tue whole
Varss W.. nj II. N sns m
mlnd IA general terms.
Nj. Fullerton--What was the condition OF Mr..
Beecner Ia respect 10 mental anguish an su1er.
ing at that inner A. Bis condition was such that
| SAID 70 Mr.. M0ulton---
MI. Evarts-I Deg Jour pardon. madame we
QOb't WISE 70 near wnat you SAID TO Mr.. Moulton
Tue Juoge--Strike That out.
Mr.. Fullerton How dd you feel with reference 70
what you cod your husband A. elt that mad
been in the presence OF Death: as /! nad been 10
"A mineral.
q. Now, want 10 Know the circumstances un-
der which you kissed him Oh the ofenead y. lie
vas crying aud WAS cryl0g at the time Kissed
MIN On the forehead; never expected 20 see AIM