New-York tribune., 1875-02-03

communicated Beecher that tho true policy ought 10
have been in the beginning have denied the story that
we were all foolish for having denied it and that.
though time had elapsed yet too late 10 deny IL
and she wanted write denial her own account and
wanted Mr. Beecher cooperate In that denial told her
that ANYTHING that she done she might do on her own
responsibility and think, on the 2Sth OF fDecemoer-
Mr. EyasYOu related all this to Mr. Beecher as what you
had told herr
The Witness-Yes sr the 2sh 2eh Of December she
card which Iproduced to Mr. Beche and in producing
It said him that her request that be should write
similar card Of denial this interview Mr. Moutons house,
think last day Of the year. Of the last days OF the
year. very near the day OF the year. and Mr. Beeche said
that II would back upon him he would Join with
Mrs Tilton making denial But said he, at will be
idle for deny this story leaving you at liberty al any
time TO publish my letter to You through Nj Mouon; out
said be- you will give your word Of honor that you viii
never under any circumstances make denial OF no ehec
I will ioin in such q card" / told him that no
might neyerthat he would have anything to fear from
me- except he himself should become the aggressor and
that then should defend myself at all hazards; bat that Tie
peace be kept in his power keep Mr. Beeohee
then sat at Mr. Mouons table and card and after be
wrote he dictated me- and have Photographic copy
Of il. have seen it in print
Mr. Fueron-[To the defendants COUNSEL: You have a
original Of t'
The Wtness-It was card, the object Of which
Mr. Fulerton-No; will put it in evidence.
Mr. shearman-LSearchns among papcrsl Suppose you
read few lines
Mr. Beach-No no we call FOR that card.
Mr. shearman-That is all just want to Identify It.
Mr. Boach-You know what card mean
Mr. Shearman-I do not know have some, ofcourse
Mr. Beach-Wcll It is card Mr., Beecher wrote--
MI ShcarmanWe do all whether 1t is the same
thing | do not know about his notes.
Mr. Beach-Nr Beecher knows what card be prepared
Mr. have the paper and "ewi tell whether
is the want
Mr. Beachi is question OF Mr. Tltons notes. we cal
| on Won for an original paper
Mr. Eyartswe to know what the paper which you
ask
Mr. Fulcrton-Tt a denial prepared by Mr. Boecher at
that time and exists STILL believe, in your possession in bis
handwriting
Mr. Morrs-That is what waat-you know what we want
Mr. Shearman.
Judge Neon-It the witness can read the first line and the
last line, would that not assist in identifying t'
Mr. FueronThere but paper Of that character and
II was prepared at that time.
The WipcssIt was offered here court the other day.
Mr. Fuerton-It is here, and reference was had to it,
Mr. Beach-The witness can tel whether that Is the
paper not
The Witness ITO Mr. Beach, Let read this to you.
Mr. Beach-On ITO defendants COUNSEL This not
the one gentlemen lTo the wtness Did you look on tho
inside
The witness here compared his shorthand copy the letter
the letter itself with the TRIBUNE stenographerl
Mr Fulerton-Is that paper A. That is the paper
Mr. FullertOn-When said, your Honor, it not the
paper didn't observe that were documents upon
one sheet The inside OF the paper l had l
offer it in evidence LrcadDsl
BRooKLYN December Goth, Is72
solemnly deny the scandaous charges made against me
and Mrs Elizabeth II Tilon Especially and emphacaly
deny has been any criminal intercourse color
ton has inspired me with highest for her modesy.
her husband and children to make use Of this dec
aration aGd desire state, in addition that Mr. Tton,
oKe e in the bcbet terms of his Wife and hos Shown 70 e
| the highest proofs OF friendship
(Sisned) Henry WARD BEEcliER
The WitncssThe expression have here is cher modcsy.
propric,y and womanlygraces
Mr.. Eyarts-No matter about your comments
The Witness-[To Mr. Fulertonl don't think you read
recognize the because Mr. Becher put
that phrase about Mrs Tton Of my request and the
author Of sentence and would Ike to have 1t read
recly.
Mr.. Bcacl-State your correction.
Mr. Eyarts-No you cannot original paper BY
copy.
Judge NeIsonThc suggestion was that perhaps. it had not
been read correctly.
The Witness-That Is mistake
Mr.. Fullerton-I read it correctly, then'
The Witness-Yes Sir.
Paper marked Exhibit No 7i'1
Mr. FulertonGo with the narration as TO what occurred
at the time Of the preparation OF that letter just read.
Mr. E,artsMr. Fullerton, Mr. Moulton present at this
timer
Mr.. Fulerton-[To the witressl You may answer that
question
The M.tncss-Mr MOuton was present. 81 le fart OF
this interview; be very busy that monny and said
that he would have 10 leave Mr. Bcecher sat
| at tho table and wrote this card, and prchKed
to little private note to Mr. houlton which he Lad nos
read and which have copy however the object Of which
was TO part Of the card The together TO
form part Of the same card.
O. II appears the sheet there, A. Yes Sir Read H.
Mr. Fullcrton-I read thst in evidence lrcadiugl
MY DEAR MoULToN promptly comply with your sucges
ton 81 giving explicit denial o the stories which connect ny
Crimiualy win Mre llOn ne very iNoieht oi
obliged say anything clear her fair shocAs and
have hitherto acted under adv ice IN rciTaiuins
rscron 'H' "D''" "iIrSnr WARD BEEcnER"
The Winess-After Mr. Beecher his card he asked
me
Mr. Eyars-This cardi
Mt Fullcrton-This paper Just read.
The winess-Afer Mr. Bccchcr wrote that paper two notes
he asked me II thought would besasactoy told him
would rather have Mrs Tltons opinion tie subject and
would send for II just happened that just at that time
Frank Carpenter called al the house and requested him.
favor to 90 my house and bring Mrs Tton Mr Carpenter
went around to my house and brought Mrs on 10 that in
teyew This card read 10 her and entirely salts
factory to her Mr. Mouon absent he had 10 the
river 'front.' Mr. Beccher said he would take the card which he
had written and would consider It during the day In tho
evening asked Mr. Mouton he had Mr. Beecher and
card He said he had not Mr. Beeher
aud had nothing OF him made another and similar In
quiry the next day and the next but nothing Of the
card. 1t published
O. State whether Mrs Tton prepared card at that mei
She prepared card the day before which brought out that
morning exhibited Mr Beecher beng Ms TltoHs
wish-that card already evidence and said that Mrs III
tons desire that Mr. Becher should prepare companion
piece to that card hers and his might be published but
neither published.
O. Handing paper witness Look at that paper marked
Exhibit A." and whether it tho card prepared N
Mrs. Tltoni A. Yes, Sir
n van bronyht exhIhlted IN Mr. Deccheri A