The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-01-16
7ITOy vs.. BEICHER
Another Day Devoted to Letters
and Documents.
JUSTIFIABLE LYING.
Mr.. Tracy as a. Christian
Lawyer.
How He Broke a Solemn Promise to
MOultOn.
RED AND PALE FACES
What Beecher Thought Of Another of
His Counsel.
RED AND PALE FACES
What Beecher thought of Another Of
His Counsel.
A SHOWER OF BOUQUETS.

The close OF the second week OF the great Brook
Ign trial was attended with undated interest
yesterday oy about seven hundred people-the full
capacity OF the court room.
Since the trial actually begun by challenge and
acceptance last Monday week. the ten days have
been consumed as follows:-
Two days In wranglng about the person who
should preside at the trial; three days obtaining
jury; nearly three days hearing the argument
for the opening OF the plaintins case; two days
and hall with Mr.. Frank Mouiton as the nrst
witness for the prosecution.
Mr.. Moulton had not entirely closed his testl.
mony at five O'Clock yesterday, and will therefore
go over to Monday, and Will probably be consigned
the lawyers for the defence alter the recess on
that day. He fully expects to be kept ON the
stand the whole OF Tuesday and Wednesday, and
or his counsel expressed the fancy that he
might be cross-examined all next week. He has
let his business 60 entirely and put himself in
training for this encounter Having connected
two OF the attorneys for the oeience with his d.
rect testimony, he evidently expects no grace for
himself
The counsel in charge Of Tlton's cause. Judge
Morris, was sick all the time he was making his
long sautatory. Thursday night, az Moulton's
house, he was taken with fever and chills. Mr..
Moulton took him home IN hts carriage, ana re-
he were to have long spell OF sickness. This
cast damper over the PLAINTIFFS friends, and yes
terday forenoon the absence Of Mr.. Morris Yves
notable by the slow progress OF the documentary
testimony.
1t was not in the power OF the LAWYERS for the
defence TO interpose many objections. Judge Full
lerton occasionally assisted by Mr.. Beach, General
Pryor meantime acting as secretary, abstained
from much questioning OF the witness own
story. He presented the documents and appealed
TO Moulton's memory. and, In this way. pretty
much all the written matter OF every
kind. including collateral newspaper matter,
the Bacon letter. &C., were consecuuvely
put in and the jury was perfectly pas
sve all the while. Nearly the whole jury
studied Moulton. He sat more than tour hours
In the high witness chair, wearing suit OF dark
green cashmere, and was neat and attentive. He
attempted only twice to get In points OF contro-
versy, but in ueither case with any witticism, al
though the day before yesterday he got OF one
joke which made some merrimenr. He appears to
be a cool, determined man, with a nature rather
boyish, but capable under dramatic feeling. OF q
stout controversy. 1t appeared to lookcrs-on that
some OF the points he put in yesterday against the
lawyers Tracy and Shearmen were not
adduced by the advice OF his counsel,
but were involuntary. BE accused Tracy
OF saying that II the stories against Beecher were
true Moulton was justified in lying TO save him,
and OF having given his personal promise not to
be Mr.. Beechers counsel II Beecher and Moulton
became antagonlzed, on consideration OF sharing
Moulton's confidence This was q dramatic mo-
ment in the trial. Mr.. Tracy. with his powerful
physique and strong countenance, sat watching
Moulton and was watched in turn. 1t was open
defiance, both persons regarding each other ike
PAIR OF gladiators. When Moulton Is angry he
turns red Tracy turns pale.
Or less interest and no dramatic moment was
Mouton's arragnment OF Sherman. He quoted
what he Mr.. Beecher said Of his clerK that he
was a mischiefmaker. &C. Sherman ducked his
head and smiled, Moulton eancing at him.
The usual scene OF women in the court was
earned out yesterday by the appearance OF half
dozen, those most conspicuous being Mrs. Beecher
by her husbands side, and Mrs. Tilton between
Mrs. Field and MRS. Snearman; the latter the wife
OF the clerk OF Plymouth church.
There was nothing particularly to note about
either OF these ladies. They were dressed pre-
cisely as on former days. Mrs. Triton looks meagre,
but fresh, AM wears a black velvet hat and black
velvet mantle, gold eardropS veil raised up to
expose the iace and q black silk dress She is
more fully and newly dressed than any body In the
court Mrs. Sherman wears a purplish velvet
bonnet and plain walking attire. Mrs. Field Is the
largest lady who mas appeared IN court, and has
u
from her face.
Mr.. Beecner had less to say yesterday than upon
any day OF the trial. He conveyed the idea OF one
to whom the worry OF this trial. added to his
weekly clerical labors too much Tor even his
splendid health and high spirits. This is not to be
wondered at when II Is known that yesterday
counsel Witnesses reporters and spectators were
heartily sick OF the prolonged intensity Of the
affair. Mrs. Beecher has lived out the trial with
such endurance that she has gained much
admiration for the toughness OF her Will
and body. Plymouth church was stronger
yesterday than at any time previously, and
on the other hand, Tilton was befriended from
anonymous sources by the gift OF several bouquets
Feeling In the trial Is undated, and those who
most camor against partially on behalf OF one
contestant are generally purbllnd IN favor OF the
other side.
Mr.. Broadhead, one OF Beecher's counsel who
takes no part In the active work within the bar,
was present as a looker-on yesterday; a tall man,
with keen face.
The Court opened at eleven O'Clock, and Judge
Nelson asked the counsel to proceed
ABSENCE OF JUDGE MORRIS.
Mr.. Fullerton 10 tho Court)-If It please Your
Honor we are somewhat embarrassed on our side
by the absence OF Judge Morris this morning, VINO
Is quite IL and unable to leave his bed. We can
not produce some documents on this account ~
Mr.. Morris Is most familiar with them. We WIN
have TO ask Your Honor's indulgence from lime to
time In consequence OF his absence.
His Honor-very well.
Francis d. Mouton, recalled, then stated-T re.
ported that ntervew TO Mr. Beecner; he Said
that Mr. Ttton strongly objected TO the pubca-
lion OF the letter OF resignation on the ground
OF It's being clear statement OF his wfe's shame;
] told Mr. Beecher that to do SO would virtually
be an encouragement Of his connection with
Mrs. Tlton told him ne ought not to publish
such letter, but something might be done In the
way oil card that would cover the case; the let
ter you have just handed me Is the one speak OF
from Mr.. Beecnor.
Judge Fullerton then read
BEECHER TO MOULTON.
SUNDAY MORNING. June l, 1873
MI DxAn faAsH-lhe whole earth Is tranquil and the