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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-04-28
THE TILTON-BEECHER TRIAL.
AM ApIouRNMENr AFTER A SHORT SESSION.

IN ADJOURNMENT AFTER A SHORT SESSION.
xxJuDGE FULLERTON UNWILLING TO CROSS
EXAMINE GEN. TRAcY-TEsTIMoNY OF J. =. ST.
GEORGE IN REGARD TO MR. JILToNs PART IN
THE coNAIUNIsTIc PROCESSION.
IF 81. George was examined as a witness Tor the
defense in the Tilton-Beecher trial yesterday he
testified that he had seen Mr.. Tilton riding IN q
carriage with Mrs. Woodhull Miss Clatin' ana COL
Blood in q Communistic procession In 1871 Inc
direct examination OF Benjamin +. Tracy was post
poned until IL a. N. to-day. on account OF lhe en-
forced absence of both Mr.. Beach and MI Fryor'
and the Court adjourned until to-day.
Fifteen minutes after the usual time for the open
ING Of the proceedings Messrs Fullerton and MOTIFS
and Eyarts. HILL Abbott and Sherman entered the
courtroom together. Mr.. Evarts addressed tne
court. saving that Mr. Beach was detained by the
argument of a case with the Hon. Francis herman IN
another court and Mr.. Pryor who had been asked
10 conduct the cross-examinatlon OF Oen' Tracy III
place of Mr. Beach. was kept at home by sickness.
For personal reasons Mr.. Fullerton had decnned
10 cross-examine Gen. Tracy. Mr.. Eyarts proposed
that the examination of MIR. Tracy should he oe-
ferred until to-day, when MI Beach VIII be present.
Some Of the witnesses Of the defense could not be
present yesterday; they had Only one ready to be
sworn. and Mr. Evarts intimated that an adjourn
to the defense No objection was made by the PLAIN
fihrs counsel Mr. Morris stated that at the begin
ming of the trial the plaintiffs counsel had divided
their work assigning certain part TO each man. 10
Mr. Fullerton had been assigned the duty OF con-
Quoting the greater part of the examination OF VIII
nesses Early IN the trial il was intimated to them
that Gen Tracy might become witness. MI + I'LL
lerton Immediately said that he could not cross
examine him. and that duty was then assigned 70
Mr. Beach.
The adjournment was granted by Judge Nelson
The proceedings occupied about half an hour D.
Francis St. George the only witness examined, was
questioned by Mr.. Hill. He said that he had hveo
all his life il Brooklyn. He had been engaged IN
journalism for 10 or Il years lie had known MI
TYton by sight about 10 years, and was a compostor
on The BROOKLYN Union when Mr.. TiltOn was It's editor
In December. 1871, he was connected with The NeT-
York Standard. and on Dec. II was detailed
by that paper TO report the Gommunlstc
procession He saw Mr.. TltOn riding in the process
sion in a carriage with Mrs. Woodruff Miss Claiiln'
and Col Blood. copy OF The Standard for Dec IS
1871 containing his account of the procession was
shown to the witness and identified by him, MI.
Hill attempted to introduce in evidence paragraph
OF this report but II was ruled out by Judge Nelson
The oross-exaIninatiOn was conducted by MI tul-
lertOn.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-04-28
WEAK MEMORY ON BOTH SIDES.

70 inc RAZOR OF The JrtOune
SIR: The writer Of an article in your Issue OF
April % says in speaking OF Mr.. Beeeher When
brought 10 bay by exJudge Fullerton will not do for
him TO fall back upon fail 70 recall don't remember
| cannot reeolec" Let me cite the old proverb 1t
is poor rule that won't work both ways" 1t Will be re-
membered that Mr.. Mouton's memory very deficient
IN sundTy important points The fact Is that Mr. Beecher
Il 30 far above the rest OF mankind in his truly Christian
character that few appreciate him. lie has delber
aely walked into the fire kndled beneath him, because
he Is too pure and singehearted 10 allow any suspicion
OF evil from those he called his friends TO creep into his
heart To turn his lose OF memory 70 his derment If too
contemplate 70 notice yet anecdOte which has Just
come to the writer's ear may not be out OF place.
one Sunday many years Mr.. Beecher was about
IN bapze Of his children, he suddenly forgot the
name, and obliged 10 ask his WIFE Ihave per-
sonal acquaintance with Mr.. Beecher, do sympa-
thize with hi- religious views hut the whole OF
his conduct in this terrible ordeal which he las been
sub eced. ELECTS my highest admiration. Miss W.
Nclo- York; April %, 1873
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-04-28
A WOMAN ARGUES MR. BEECHERs GUILT.

A WOMAN ARGUES MR. BEECHERS GUILT.
To the EdttOr or The Tribune.
SIR: You have heard one woman's voice ;
NAV not another speak, What is it that has made MT
Beeeher the noted he is 10 is his preaching more
than anything else Has il been that his sermons nave
been remarkable deep scientific research Has been
that they have shown great power OF argument upon
absrse theological questions No; 1t s because they
have shown his great understanding and mastery delhi
cation Of human nature. That the letter Of from
a woman Of pure heart cannot doubt; but that the
pure in heart are always WISE her own reasoning
shows II required person who knew human nature TO
bile FOR person who possessed the slightest idea or TO
become the dupe his patsals would have US believe nun
10 be- ~
him. why did he make her his chosen adviser instead
az Mrs Moulton Again his generosity IT. much spoken
OF believe N il the rule, rather than the exception
that worldly men who generous to fanlt III ~
was rom pure generosity that he m0rgaged his house
for Mr. Tiitons benefit why did he tell his wife II was
business affair." From my own observations nave
drawn these conclusions That II i these women VINO
have much faith in the purity and infabiity on men
who fall prey those men, who understand Their ma
tre and themselves have good share OF the weak
ness of human and that the injury done 10 chris
,iauiry will he be condemned than II ne DE
acquitted ~ - ~ D.
jamestown, " Y, April %. 1873
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-04-28
TESTIMONY OF J. FRANCIS ST. GEORGE.

TESTIMONY OF J. FRANCIS 81. GEORGE.
j. Francis ST. George, having been called for
the defense and sworn, examined as follows:
Mr. Hlll-Where do you residef A. In Brooklyn
@ How long have you resided in Brooklyni A. Al
my life; for the last 80 years
@ What is your employment business nowl A. !
journalist by profession.
Q How long have you been journalist A Wen, l.
q Or connected with Dewspapersi A For the last ID
II years
@ Were yOu connected with any newspaper published
IN the City Of New-YOrk in December, 1871 a. was
Sir
O II so, state what onet A. The Ee,c- FORK Standard
Y In what capacity A. Well general utility
man the literary staff of that paper.
q Were You detailed OF did yOu in point Of fact make
any observations of the Commune procession A Yes
su detailed by the managing editor to write up
that procession.
q Were you with that procession Of the day
A. Yes Sir.
@ And saw it while IL in lneH A. Yes, Sir; was
present formation, and remained with ii until it
was dismissed.
q Please give the line Of the procession. A The line
Of procession formed somewhere the vicinity Of
the Cooper Institute IL then marched down the BOwery
10 Great JOness up Great Jonesst 10 Broadway down
broadway to waverley-place. or up Broadway TO Wa
verey place from thence into Fifth-ave F1fth-ave.
70 the turning point Thirty-fourthst down Thirty
fourthst down sixthave to Fourteenth
st. I'D Fourteentbst TO the Lincoln Monument where it
wa dispersed.
O Now Sir. did Won Immediately, upon making your
OF that procession prepare article for
The Standard A. made my notes as went along.
@ And up the article that was published in The
Standard the next day. A. Yes, Cir.
q. The report of the prOcessiOni A. did, Sir.
q Now, Mr. 81. George, do you know Theodore TltOn
"A Yes Sir, I do.
q. How Long have you known hmi A. have known
him. guess, for 10 years.
q Were you associated with him in any Journal
isue enterprise A No, Sir employed The
Union the time that he editor4n-chief OF 10.
q How long were you employed at the time OF his
connection with it, A During the time of his editor
chip. guess.
q DO you recoIect to have Theodore TtOn in the
procession that dayi A. do, Sir distinctly.
q Do you recOllect whether you him riding or
walkngi A. Ny recollection 10 that when saw him he
riding.
q where was that A. That was on F1fth-ave be
tween Twentieth and rwentyfOurthess; made par
tcular observation Of the procession Fifth
and IL gradually got up 20 the turning point;
wished notice what effect the procession had upon the
residents Of that street
q Now, Sir, who was with Tltcn tn the carracei A
Well, reeollect Tennie C. Clafiin and Mrs woodruff
4 was any else with hint A There was Col.
Blood, told
q You did know the COLONEL A. / did not.
q But you did know who the Other three wereI A. I
did know them.
q Did you know Col Ryanf A. did know him by
night; wa not intimate with him at all.
Y Did you him In the procession A. did, Cir.
q state where Col Ryan wac when you saw rtOn in
ihe earriagei A Col Ryan occupied the first coach.
y Who was With himi h oDaloyag R9ssa and
CAaaa sxilA
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-04-28
A LAWYERS VIEW OF MR. BEECHERs CROSS Elk
ANIMATION.
, The Elliot OF The Trtbune

TO me EdttOr OF The Trtbune.
SIR: see that in letters from the people
you have allowed the discussion of Mr.. Beechers test
mony Eben Roberts thinks that Mr.. Beechers failure
10 recoect every incident called for in examination
tells against him. should judge from that circumstance
that Mr. Roberts very familiar with the exam
inatiOn Of witnesses in courts / would make single
suggestion for his benefit viz On the suppOsiton that
Mr. is truthful would he or any one,
be apt carry freshly mind for three four years
every tng detail OF complicated transactions which
lac has described In manufactured story, learned by
heart Just before the trial. there would be no room Tor
fOrgetfuness and everything would
be repeated ssSnd rertd the direct examination.
AN inclined from the very indications which cause Mr..
Roberts 20 disrst Mr.. Beechers testimony, 10 pro-
nOuncc MN innocent. very much in doubt before,
and inclined Judge him adversely but his crossexam-
nation has helped him, think, in the opinion OF more
than COUNTRY LAWYER
EqrtlleI;ct. r. I. Anvil %. 1875.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-04-28
ELEMENTS OF THE rRGBUSEs SUCCESS.

To the Editor OF The Tribune.
SIR: first saw a copy of TIE TRIBUNE in
the Fall of 1872 32o years ago. since which time have
been a constant reader and subscriber 70 THE WEEKLY
TRIBUNE. I have Of the time taken from one TO
three other periodicals, newspaper consider The
TRIBUNE worth all others OF which I have any know-
edge value first for its latest and correct
report of news of what happens in country and
esew here secondly for its support OF equity, equality
and Justice in all conditions OF lie thirdly, for ts fear
less exposure OF fraud IN high well as low conditions Of
life: fOurthy for it, Agricultural department. worth
much as the best agricultural publication IN the country
and hy, last least it- watching the dominant
political officials. Almost always TIE LKIBt Ne speaks IN
behalf the minority and not thus traneied with fear
Of offending those in authority by exposing wrong aets
Ii thus has probably greater influence IN keeping our
officials honest than other paper other influence
IN the country. You have therefore. my wish for your
future prosperity. IHLROS L. IARksR.
BgT,OH, H., April 20, 1873.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-04-28
Mr.. BEEcHER's TESTIMONY DEFECTIVE.

TO the Edttor or Tht frt6aHe.
SIR In your issue of this morning noticed
two communications upon the Titon-Beecher trial
have read most of the evidence both sides, and also
the arguments OF counsel points OF law While
of letters IL an honest woman's tribute to man
whom she respecs and OF whose innocence she is
than certain yet 1t contains ideas 10 which many must
take exception More particularly refer 20 the remark
"If Mr. Beecher is guilty II is thing TO make the world
weep" wbyi Because of his wonderful history, pre-
sumo His past acts, good though they may he,
cannot IN anywise settle the question OF his
guilt He may have fallen. The greatness
NJ hs mind his elevation by he Maker
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-04-28
THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Mr.. TRACYs EXAMINATION DEFERRED.
The Court met at II a. NJ, pursuant TO ad

Mr.. TRACY'S EXAMINATION DEFERRED.
The Court met at II a. ~, pursuant TO ad-
jogrument
Mr. EVdrteE your Honor please, the aIfangemeuls VI
our learned anniversaries regard to the continuance OF
Mr. Tracy's examination in view Of his crossexamina-
ton they had proposed it among themselves VIII not
probably admit Of his going to-day Mr. Pryor Is de-
tanned by sickness OF himself his wife from coming
out and Il has been expected that be might take Mr.
Beach's place MI Herman il IN town, and no arrange
nent can be made Nj Beach be present to-day but
lac can DE here tomorrow. The witnesses that We might
have prepared or hoped prepare I'll the place TO-
day we are unable 70 bring forward Of them being
out Of town and being unable To- make arrangements
for their examination having waited the conclusion OF
Mr. Tracy's examination. which supposed would take
sowo time. We can occupy little Of the time with
single witness Mr. Beach stated your Honor that for
personal reasons the OF Mr. Tracy had
been committed 10 him should think for our own
part that il a very reasonable view Of the matter and
we shall await Mr. Beachs return. That Will be, how
ever, for your Honor 10 determine.
Judge Nelson-Gentlemen, viii take whatever
course counsel may desire
Nj Evarts-Vcry well, sir.
Nj Morrs-It is proper If your Honor please should
state that the very commencement Of this trial we
had ned the different branches Of the labor 70 differ
ent counsel While Mr.. Fullerton was 10 take charge
principally of the examination Of witnesses and their
Examination, at very early stage OF this trial 1t
wa intmated that contingency might arise In which
Mr. Tracy would I've a witness. Mr.. Fullerton at once
sad that he could not crossexamine Mr. Tracy and it
wa then arranged that Mr. Beach should
MI Tracy, and that hss been the aTraD cement dur
the entire trial
Judge Neilson-I very well appreciate that. Pro
coed gentlemen.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-04-28
Mr.. BEECHER's TALKS WITH MRS TlLTON.
Z a Lhe EALLnr n ILL Trihune

To the Editor Of the Tribune.
SIR On reading The TRIBCNE's report Of
Mr. FulertOns crosstxamnation Of MI Beecher, was
struck with question. After asking him when and
where and how often he had met walked or talked
with Mrs Titon, Mr.. Fullerton added; And did you
say anything her OF having transferred her affections
from her husband TO yourseltf' No" Not word r.
Not word" You thought she had so transferred
them e. Yes" And you did not say anything TO her
on that subject ~ e No."
Was not the course which Mr.. Beecher took most
natural and delicate Not meet her selfconsciOus
manner avoid and turn from her but a. nearly az
possible rs he had always done, and by his conversation
| contemplation Of subjects higher than himself ms
seems 20 me- the precise honest purenlnded
man would have taken. Imagine him or any other man
under the same circumstances accostlng woman thu-
Are you succeeding IN overcoming your passion LoF
vaescence - DO you think you VIII nnaly succeed IN
! getting back your allegiance to yonr husband ~
would be thought of the delicacy of q man
would make the most distant auslon TO ANYTHING OF
thai sort 10 the woman splosed 10 ne lne su.C1 VI i.
Mr. Beechers -eIpbrdinS were FAR more intense IMAM
Thought some one has said Where a true love keeps
the door false will serenade IN vain al tne WlnuOW
And you will remember when sked what they talked OF
IN their interview he said; t art DOCKS anu reigon
principally of Theodore rltOn Had be been
win her affections, ms success certainly must nave
If MIR BeecIer is false he stimulates truth better than
spOndent The TRIBUNE OF April - SPEAKS OF nr.
Beecher's want Of memory ON some SUBJECTS Would
man keeping carriage and taking out from time 10 time
10 drive scores OF his friends Doh men ana women ~
apt % remember each drive. it, date ana dlratloDt
done sIrrepously and with feeling Oh glt ne Muulu
remember ii as long as he lived IL honestly anu iroln
general desire that his friends should share MS good
things. II would make no lasting impression ihe same
/. true OF conversations and interviews me WINTER
seems forget that all that has since been assumed ah
where else men JUSTICE.
CatsIiH April II, 1873.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-04-28
A WEAK MEMORY IN MINOR MATTERS.

rome Editor Of The Tribune
SIR Mr.. Beecher recalls substantially every
one Of the great facts connected with the writing Of his
letters but he does recoect minor matters any more
than the man who drank coffee four years ago remem
bers what cup he had or what spoon he nsed Far
minded and women here think thai MT Beecher mas
come out not only unscathed by Mr. Fullerton but more
than a cOnqueror Allow me 70 thank lHE TRIBUNE tof
the admirable report IL has given OF the great la
ViIIinsb.ro Penn ADril "a 1873 JOHN JONES.
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TRIBUNE EDITORIALS.


o FHt Z uFFVF VI IWe ITFUUH6s
SIR: To the numerous requests for the pub.
LEGATION In pamphlet book form Of TRIBUNE editorials.
allow me 70 add mne with those Of others here, Who
have read with special interest "Tot," Tom," "The
Baby and the Bonne" well others 70 which atfen.
non has been called by other correspondents in yosA
columns Yours J, g UkiAMATSI.
CLessksRd. ono. Aprn u ls7S
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-04-28
THE TRIBUNE CIRCLE.
A READERS CONGRATULATIONS.

To the EdttOr Of The Trtbune.
SIR: have been a constant reader of THB
TRIBUNE since its first number appeared and like thou
sands in this country, and Europe, too, was
great admirer Of its founder / rejoice IN its present
prosperity and highly approve Of its independent and
patriotic course in regard TO all political parties and
congratulate you on the completion Of your splendid
building A LIBERAL hEfubLI,AF
Ro,d0u April "a, 1875.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-04-28
THE STANDARD ARTICLE RULED OUT.

THE STANDARD ARTICLE RULED OUT.
MI Hill offer to read in evidence the para
graph referring this Of which he las spOken-
that is ID eeard to Gen Ryan and Mr. Tlton-from this
article
Mr. MOrris-We object 10 il.
Mr.. Hill-A memorandum made at the time IL Is an
article written from notes made az the time.
Mr. Morris-That does not make it evidence.
Judge Neison-The witness examination has rlght
to use his notes refer them 20 refresh his recOec-
ton the extent of IT, 1t il cardinal rule OF
evidence that witness be allowed TO say THAT ne
heretofore has made the statement that he makes
now by way of corroboratng what he states. II the
counsel consent you read ii.
Mr. Hill After submitting the article TO Mr. Fullerton
Does your Honor rule IL out
Judge NeilsOn-Yes, Sir.
Mr.. Evarts-The arrangement OF our testimony does
not permit 10 offer any more, unless proceed
with the examination Of Mr.. Tracy.
Judge NesOn-Yes What shall We do Shall We adj
journ.
Mr.. Evarts-I have already intmated 10 your Honor
that think the other side are DESTROYS OF that
Judge Nelson-Yes Get ready TO retire, gentlemen.
Please attend tomorrow morning at eleven O'Clock.
The Court thereupOn adjourned TO this morning.
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@ Howl A. walked down, and Of course, walked up
az l stopped TO inquire.
@ One moment; l understood you TO say that at
certain period started from the head Of the pro
cesson and walked to the tail Of it A did yes, Sir
win explain how did it.
@ And you, starting from Twentiethst got 20 the tail
of ii at Thirty -fourthst. by walking downl A. did
Sir; can explain how did it.
@ Well, think it would be interesting 10 knowf A.
Well Sir there Assistant Marshal at the head OF
ali these sections Isccosted him, asked him the
Q, don't want you TO tell me what you saidf A.
While was making my-interrogating him az 20 the
number OF under his charge walked up with him.
and then retrseed my steps back again, until accosted
else, and then walked up again and down
again and finally the procession reached
O. Now. viii you tell in what part of the procession
Theodore Titon vast A. He occupied coach
@ What part Of the processonI A. He at the tail
end OF the procession.
q. At the tail-endi A. Yes, Sir.
O. Then where did you first him A. Wen, between
Twentiethst and Thigty-fourthst. don't know dis
tinctly where.
A. Your language was, in your direct examination, Mr.
st. George, My recollection il that him riding ."
A Yes Sir.
O. Is that az far az you can got A He was an occu-
pant Of a coach.
O. Ii that far you can got A. Between Twentieth
and Thirty -fourth-sts.
O. No am not talking about Twenteth-st That is
far a. you go the fact that he in
rage-that your recollection ia that be was in carriage
A. recoilect very distinctly.
@. DO you swear positively A ! do, Sir
O. Positively that he in a carriage A. do, Sir.
O. Do you know who was in the carriage with him 7
A. Yes Sir; recognized Miss Clann and Mrs. Woodruff
O. They were both in with him, theyf A. Yes,
and was told
O. No. no you told A. There was no other oc
cupant
O. Well didn't you know Miss CaHini A. did; l
knew both Of those ladies'
O. And Mrs. Woodruff A. Yes Sir.
@ And they In a carriage with Theodore Tlton
A. They we're yes, Sir.
@ You swear TO that positively A. do, Sir.
O. And who else in the carriage : A. Col. Blood
a. learned upon inquiry; did not know him, though.
q, Have you him sincei A have never, Sir;
would not recognize him.
q. Had you seen the man before that day. A. /
did not Sir never.
q. Where It that you Gen. Ryan A. saw
Gen. Ryan, and particular notice; he occupied the
first coach at the taend of the procession.
q. The first coach A Yes, Sir.
Q How many coaches there A. IcouId not state
t4st
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