The star. (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1874-1875, 1875-04-14

More of the Cross Examination.
BROOKLYN, April 14.-The cross-exam-
ination OF Mr.. Beecher was continued,
and responses given as follows in answer
to questions: Took Mrs. Tilton out to
ride twice, think it was in 1872; don't
remember whether we were out OF the
buggy or not. Think we went to the
Park, but don't know whether we went
iurther or not. Think had taken some
rides with her before that but don't re.
collect definitely. Don't remember
whether we went in close carriage or
not. Don't remember about any drivers
in the buggy, believe there were Others
but can't recall them. Don't know
whether she ever took a ride with me
from any other place than her home
Don't remember any visit to photo
graph gallery with her, but have an in.
distinct remembrance of some talk about
photographs.
Have searched for all letters from Mrs
Tilton connected with this case, but
found none. The one written to me from
Peekskill, asking me to visit her when
she was ill, l presume is destroyed
Never returned any of them to my knOwl
edge. Was visited in December, 1870
BY Bessie Turner, who said Mrs. Morse
wanted me to come to her house; thai
Mrs. Tilton had lett her husband; thai
he had abused and struck her Mrs. Til
ton), and that he had made improper 80
licilations to her Bessie Turnerl, and
come to her bed, and said the matter he
solicited was an expression oil love and
affection, just the same as a kiss ora
caress, and no more. Can't remember
what she said about Tiiton's talk with
h.s vie.
| went down and Mrs. Morse detailed
the troubles. 1t was about abuse by
Tilton, and failure to provide for his
wife. Can't recall the particulars. Mrs
Tilton said but little. l told them they
mad better see my Wife, They did so
and Oh the strength of her judgment
advised separation.
@. Can you state that Mrs. Beechef
had visited Mrs. Tilton within three
years prior to this interview at your
home? A. No, sir; can't.
@. Mr.. Beecher, you had some conver.
satlon with Mrs. TiIton, otherwise, at
that time? A. Yes, sir.
@. Don't you recollect giving her coun-
sci as to beaIing and continuing patient:
A. l recollect saying to her that
she would be able to bear up, yet she
was very respondent.
o. didn't ask that. A. understood
yo,i to ask what counsel had given.
@. Well, 1 didn't ask for her despon.
dency. A. That was the foundation Oh
which gave it.
@. didn't ask for the foundation. A.
Hard on me.
@. i want to know what you said to
Mrs. Tllton? A. can't tell you.
@. Did you say to her, "Let patience
have her perfect workw A. don't re-
that did.
@. Did you not state, upon your direct
examination? A. Not any such lam
guage. l have never stated that l gave
the language.
Fullerton-Let me read.
Evarts-Do you mean from the direct
examination?
Fullerton--Yes, sir.
Fullerton (reading)-'I have a recol-
lection of only one single thing said to
Mrs. .-Tilton when at one"- A. Yes, sir.
Fullerton-'How is it that have been
SO long with you and you never alluded
to me about the distress in your house
hold? And she said she concealed it
because she thought it would pass away.
else patience, and said, Let patience
have her perfect work." A. That IS true.
l. don't recoliect MIR. Richards coming
to Tilton's house and finding me seated
by Mrs. Tilton.
@. Were you in the habit of kissing her?
Mrs. Tilton). A. l was when 1 had been
absent any considerable time.
@. And how frequently did that occur?
A. Very much. l kissed her as 1 would
any Of my own family.
@. beg your pardon. I don't want
you to tell me you kissed her as you did
any body else. l want to know ii you
kissed her? A. did kiss her.
@. Were you in the habit of kissing
1er when you went to her house in the
absence of her husband? A. Sometimes
[ did and sometimes l did not.
@. Well, what prevented you upon the
occasions when you did not. A. 1t may
be that the children were there; then it
might be that she did not seem in the
- 10 greeJ me in that way.
@. Well, do you mean by that you
iidn't kiss her when the children were
present? A. sometimes did and some-
lines did not.
@. Did you kiss her in presence OF the
A. Not that ever recalled.
@. Was it not true that you did not
kiss her in presence of the children or
servant, but did kiss her when she was
not in their presence? A. No, sir; it is
not true in any sense, as l understand
Y our question. :.
Mr.. Beach-It calls for mere fact.
Mr.. FuIlerton--I don't know how you
the question. 1t is about as
plain as can make it. Did you not pur-
posely omit to kiss her In presence of
me children and servantsP A. No, sir;
did not in'the presence of the children
not.
Remember that her cheeks would flush
with pleasure when / called, but did not
link anything improper of it.
In regard to some alleged statements
,f Mrs. Tilton, witness said he could not
'ecall the facts mentioned, but said, "If
Elizabeth said so, 1t is So" ~.
1t is not yet decided whether Mrs. Til