The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-01-14

slnneu and transgressed win Mrs. Triton he con.
February he said that 1t was Moulton's hand that
had tied up the storm in that terrible emergency
OF ms lie he confessed his criminal intimacy with
Elizabeth r. Tton; and when he said that he nved
on The sharp ana
RAGGED EDGE
OF anxiety, remorse, lear and despair, he con-
lessed mis- crlminatv with Elizabeth X. Tilton.
And when contemplating suicide Tor the crime
That he nad committed he confessed his criminal
ity, Tor suicide is con esslon, and the cOntempa-
ton OF suicide IS confession. When he wrote TO
Mouton. that Theodore had enjoined upon him not
10 betray his wife nor leave his children TO the
blight IL was confession that he had been guilty
oil crime. But, gentlemen we do not rest our case
upon the testimony furnished by Mr. Beecher him
self alone; We 30 further than that. We Will put
upon The stan,i Mr. Carpenter. whose veracity APP
pfenend viii not be questioned In this Court, and
10 Whom We say MIR. Beecher made Ills confession.
POINT AGAIN.
When Judge Morris announced that he would
put the artist Carpenter ON the stand, that his
character could not be questioned, and that he
would swear Mr.. Beecher had confessed his
guilt to him, Beecher looked up with I'M erest, then
smiled and whispered TO Mr. Hill. As the Judge
proceeded to eulogize Mr. Tilton as one kind to
bis family and children. and chivarous all his life,
the two grinning faces were Mr.. Ovlngton and
Mrs. Beecher. Observing this Morris quoted from
Beecher's letters to bear him out, and then Mr..
Beecher's lace grew darker, splotched with red
fushes and he read his book with something OF that
mental distress he had so vvidly depicted. Nor
ris' speech was destitute oil the salient powers OF
an instant advocate; as. Tor example, when he
was comparing the two men. he might have re.
sponded TO those satircai smiles by reference to
some OF Mr.. Beecher's egotsms and hyperbole.
II was all exhortation however. Morris was
wholly serious.
TILrON's INTEREST.
But, gentlemen, we shall not stop there No
defendant. They are both interested parties;
and gentlemen. let me call your attention to the
fact that when you weigh the testimony OF Wit
ness you VIII look to the motives that may In
nuence him. You can see the motive the de-
motive can an the other side bring to show that
Theodore TiltOn would make charge falsely
against his vile OF such infamy No, gentlemen OF
accusation and Notwithstanding the wound
was Wing received to conceal ahs rrons thas
had been done to him. Those who know MIN best
he is Straightforward, he is generous, ne IS q
Christian, large hearted, iorbearng and long suffer-
ing"-ths Is he Introduction that the defendant
gives to the plaintiff when he goes upon the stand
10 tell his sad story to you OF the past Jour years.
But, gentlemen, we 60 still iurther when we
shall put upon the stand Mr. MOultOn, that you
have heard SO much about, the friend whom the
defendant said
GOD HAD SENT
to preserve him, and who stood by the defendant
Tor four years with q consistency and nrmness
unparalleled. You must recolect that alter the
wrote Mr.. Mouton note requesting him TO pre-
sent certain Iacts before them. The press then
Whom both parties have conddenceNone VINO aD mas
stood the mutual friend OF both parties; he Is the
friend OF both. Let him speak and the truth Will
be declared. He was looked upon and regarded
by the whole country as an arbiter in tue matter,
and had he spoken when the public were waiting
to hear him you would not have been here to-day,
and Mr.. Beecher would not be the pastor OF Ply
mouth church to-day. But Moulton, as loyal
friend. withheld hs statement, and then the law.
not ha hata
CHAEGE OF BLACKMAII.
After throwing this clouu over the eyes OF the
did not satisfy Mr.. Moulton they proposed TO set
him right and leave MIR. Tilton 10 fight the battle
alone.
At twelve O'Clock fierce policeman showed out
OF the door legitimate shorthand writer for one
OF the New York dallies just as Morris was say.
ing, 'No, Francis d. Moulton Is not black mailer"
Only Mrs. Beecher seemed not to withdraw her
gaze from Morris while all the rest were looking
toward the door. She drank in the testimony all
day yesterday, and once Judge Morris whispered
to Roger A. Pryor.
"Did you ever see darker face than the de.
fendant's wife wears to-day s''
MANY EFFORTS WERE MADE
to suppress this case, but. thank God, We are now
before this tribunal, and we Will have the facts
and an honest condemnation OF the crime that
has been committed against my client
NIX. 4OULTONs
Moulton was sitting directly behind Judge
Motifs between Fullerton and one OF Beecher's
reportoria sons. when Morris, turning around,
gesturing over his head, exclaimed that they were
READY TO prove that Beecher tried to treat with
him alter Beecher had denounced Moult0u, send
ing down from Boston to overhaul him.
MoultOn listened, perfectly sober In his manner.
He has been, in civil capacity directe1r 0eneral
OF his case.
Mr.. Beecher has, tn general behaved toward
Moulton as II he ielt toward hun more IN sorrow
than In anger.
ADDITIONAL EVIDENCE.
Why, gentlemen, II you want any additional
evidence that Mr.. Moulton was intrusted with the
secret WIN give 1t yOu-at least small port
OF It. He says In February, 1871 -
send you a book not as a repayment Of your great
Kindness u me, tor that can never repaid
b give yoS but Fssy Many I, s
ever gwen the opportunity and wisdom me
a%s God has sent
In Up Ss
snr % asAy hear! warm. Sa I . you and you msn.
much as do you. am, my dear Frank. truly and cor
daily yours 1917 pur,ny al, this time vo or. ,o,
any stay and shOu ' have wsle on he
WAY but on TOR hs you veil ns s and The hop
you cease TO trust To love me. am alone. have not
sincere gratitude tor your heroic friendship and with
sincere conviction that you love me. yours though
unknown
FEBRUARY Is l273 Remember how deeply feel your
fidelity and friendship your long continued ndness
and your Affection conAde every hing your WISDOM
as have always with such success hitherto that fully
..ruE PAIN OF LIPR.n
JUNE !. ls73-The pain of life is put moment; the
glory OF everlasting emancipation Is wordiess ncon-
eeiya6le the reiugent glory Oh my beloved Frank
shall know there, and forever hold fellowship
you look back and smile at the past
ANOTHER POINT.
Reading the letter from Beecher to Moulton,
saying that in the beautiful world beyond the
grave they should renew their friendship and
walk together, Mr.. Beecher looked toward Moul-
ton and laughed almost audlbly, but me dark
countenance above almost beied the smile. Per.
haps Mr.. Beecner was sensitive before practical
audience the recitation OF his enthusiastic SEN
fences written in the private bower.
Moulton did not look round. He sat, leaning his
great shocs OF dark red hair on his white hand.
and grasping the handle OF a SILK umbrella upon
bis lap. HIS face was serious and attentive.
LETTER.