The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1875-01-15
NEW YORK.
THE SCANDAL.

NEW YORK, Jan. l4.-Ine DrooklyH OiIy
Court room presented the same animated APP
pearauce this morning as it has done on the
previous days of the trial. Mr.. Beecher and his
friends and Mrs. Tilton with her frinds were In
attendance.
Mr.. Moulton resumed his place on the wit
ness stand. The witness was shown the ietter
of Dec. Goth, 1870, which was sent by Illton,
calling on Beecher to resign the pastorshlp OF
Plymouth church, ard identified il as the one
to which he referred yesterday; also the letter
of Dec. goth, 1870, written by Mrs. Triton to
Mr.. Tilton, revoking the statements MADE
about Beecher in previous letter. The coun-
sci read another letter written by Mrs. Tlton,
telling him of having written the retraction of
her statements against Mr.. Beecher
The witness continued-Mr. Beecher was
surprised when L told him about this last let
ter There was consultation between Beecher,
Tilton and myself in my house in Jan. 1871,
about letter of Mrs. Morse, with regard to a
statement iu the letter which MIR. Tilton indig-
nantly denied.
Mr. Evarts insisted that the conversation as
it passed should be related by the witness, ana
not characterized.
Ex-Governor Fullerton denied that the con-
versation was characterized. He would put in
his evidence in the way it suited him,so long as
he complied with the rules of the law.
Mr.. Evarts argued that this letter; passing
from Mis-. Morse to Mr.. Beecher could not be
evidence against Mr.. Beecher, only in SO far as
it formed part of their conversation on that oc'
casion. MIR Evarts said he would reserve this
point until the examination closed.
The witness was asked to point out that por'
ton of the letter which made it necessary to
send for Mr. Tilton, which he did. Witness
continued-Mr. Beecher brought that letter to
me, and said, 81 would like you to read it,
and L said that there is statement in the let
ter that is untrue, and you can send tor Theo-
dore and you will see that it is all wrong. l
sent for Theodore and he said that he had not
told twelve persons about the matter, and he
told Mr.. Beecher whom he did tell.
Counsel read the marked portion of the let
ter as follows:
told" and counsel submitted that without
reading the other portions of the letter there
was no meaning.
The witness was again handed the letter and
read the marked portion again, and said that
this was all Mr.. Beecher read OF the letter and
this clause Mr.. Tilton denied. Mr. Tilton on
making his denial said this portion of the let
ter was not true; he admitted telling Oliver
johnson and Mrs. Bradshaw, however. MI
Tilton said to Mr.. Beecher that Mrs. Morse was
dangerous woman, and might be liable to 60
down to the church and expose him, and sng
gested the propristy of sending back conciia-
tory letter to Mrs Morse. There was no denial
by Mr. Beecher of any of the statements In
that letter. Mr.. Beecher replied that he knew
Mrs. Morse was dangerous woman.
Counsel offered the letter of Mis-: Morse IN
the objection being sustained by the court.
Mr. Beach argued that the letter was part
of the interview, and should be admitted as
evidence. He assumed that there was in that
letter clear imputaton of guilt against Mr.
Beecher, and he thought it was question to
be submitted to the jury. Counsel read the let
ter in question, stating that when she knew OF
the miseres that had been brought by Tllton
on his family, she admitted there was no God,
and that Bessie Turner had been sent away;
and that Mrs. Tilton had no one to assist her
in taking charge of the children; and that 1t
Theodore's debts were paid he would not have
enough to give meal to his family.
Witness con.inued-This was the letter. MI
Beecher said he did not feel comfortable with
this story travelling from person to person, and
| assured him that that statement was not
true Mr. Tlton said he had not mentioned
this to twelve persons, but mentioned the names
of these two parties. | do not remember his
reply, but think it was an expression OF regret
that it had become public.
Mr.. Oliver johnson is one of the editors OF
the Christian Union, and was formerly con-
nected with the Independent. Mr. Illton de-
MED that his family were in want. (Beech-
er's reply to Mrs Judge Morse as drawn up at
the above interview was here read.) Moulton
added that it would be necessary to word the
letter so that if it fell into the hands of other
parties no harm be done. The letter was
general denial on the part of Mr.. Beecher to
the wants of Tiltons family. At subsequent
interview MIR. Beecher said to witness that he
wished to have some assurance OF Theodore,s
state of feeling towards him, and witness
spoke to Theodore, who consequently wrote a
letter and it was shown to Beecher. 1t was
written on the 9TH of February, 1871. Letter
was again read, promising to dlscountenance
publicity of the affair. 1t was addressed to
Moulton.)
Witness resumed: 1t was shown to Beecher
the same day and on that day he wrote the let
ter to me now produced. Ietter read thank
ing Mouton for his friendship, praising Elton
who would have the hardest task of all.) On
the same day MIR: Beecher wrote the letter
now handed me. Mr.. Tilton remarked that as
Elizabeth was not taken into these consuta-
tions, she ought to be assured of the state OF
Tbeodore's feelings. (Ietter read:i 1t speaks
of Moulton as the friend sent by God and
whose hand tied up the stormy This letter
was signed "Your unhappy friend, ID. w.
Beecher."
Witness resumed: He asked me to get Theo--
doris consent to letter, when written, handed
to me- Prior to the writing OF that letter 1T
was arranged between MIR. Beecher and me
that he was to hold no correspondence with her
without Theodores consent, and he said he
thought that it might be right. | gave the let
ter to Theodore TIlton for delivery and he
afterwards handed it back to me. After my
return from the South Mr.. Beecher handed
me this letter received from Elizabeth (Let-
ter saying docs your heart bound to all as
before, mine does, the bird sings in my heart
again, am myself again, &C.,
The letter is!n Mrs Tilton's writing, but is
not signed The endorsement is Received
March g." 1t is in Mr.. Beechers writing. "a
letter and envelope were here handed to wit
ness and he identified them as in Beecher's
hand writing; but the counsel said he could
90 no further with the present wiGness)
Mr.. Evarts-I want the letter and envelope
connected.
Mr.. Beecher-If the gentleman wants them
nonnaoted lnt him connect them. IiauQh-
ter
Mr. Evarts-I want you to go on.
Judge Fullerton-I am going on when it
suits me. You forget yourself l will go no
further at present of my own motion or at my
adversary dictation.
The letter was read. 1t commenced: Your
note broke upon ME like spring upon winter.
No one but God knows through what dreary
wilderness | have passed. If you would send
me letter now-the outcome of your inner
life-it would be safe, &c" The letter was
without signature. Witness testified that his
permission for the writing of that letter had
not been obtained or Tltou's, as far as he
knew. He identified another letter written
April, 1871, which was handed to him by Mr..
Beecher. 1t was without signature and merely
suggested that Mr.. Moulton should be asked to
destroy the letters in his possession. A letter
dated April Sd, 1871, was also put IN evidence.
1t commences "Mr. Beecher: My future for life
or death would be all the brighter if 1 knew
you IOIBdV6 DIS we'll do IotSOb Wy WedpOuo
were untiring generosity and nest hiding, the
two last words underlined. The letter was
without signature. Witness went on to testi-
fly: Soon after saw that letter, there was
poem published in the Golden Age by Mr..
Tilton. saw Mr.. Beecher in New York after
its publication, and Mr. Beecher said he was
sorry for it. that it was almost telling of the
story of Elizabeth and himself and was indeli-
cate on the part OF Hilton.
The poem was here put in as evidence. 1t
lamented the dragging down of the writer's
name the loss of friends, the falsty of the
woman whose breast he casped. 1t is entitled
''Sir Marmaduke's Musings, by Theodore I'll
ton" and is dated Sleepy Hollow, April, 1871
The court then took recess.
EgAfter the recess Mr. sMoulton resumed bis
place on the witness stand. A paper was
shown him by the counsel which he said he
saw in the hands of Mr.. Beecher. conVersa-
tion then took place about droppisg Theodore
Tlton's name from the roll of the church (the
paper was offered in evidence) Beecher
said he thought it would save some trouble i'll
the church, and that if he(Tilton)was no longer
atmember ofsthe church they could notiinvesti
gate the charges. The counsel read the paper
containing the suggestion of withdrawal from
mem bership. Theodore Tilton after this wrote
a letter 10 the trustees of the church The wit
ness was handed another letter which he said