New-York tribune., 1875-02-03

the reasons why he wanted managing editor who was
friendly to me
O. call your attention extract from The Chrasidn
Union page 3 referring to printed book and ask wha'
preceded 1.-THE publication Of it-between you ana MI
BeeCherH Handing witness the printed book A. A'et r,
Bowen paid 10 the $1,000 which the arbiratos awaueu
under the contract Mr. Clahn asked me- or perhaps MI
Nouon asked me As coming from Mr. Claaa whether or not
would sign document the effect that Mr. Bowen TOOK
back all the charges which he had made against Mr. Bece
would cease to circulate those charges said would DO 30
with profound pleasure because considered that every
accusation set anoa against Mr. Beecher by MI Bowen OF
by anybody else might In the long run add weight 10 'ne
accusations which might against Mrs Tton paper was
drawn indeed had been drawn on the day the aroraon
perhaps the day before After the arbitration that paper win
some changeschsngcs made at my suggestion Win we"
more definitely to the point which have just stated
namely
Mr.. Evar.s-Thc changes will speak for themselves
The witness-I signed that paper.
O DO Won now refer to the tripare agreement A. do,
Sir What was your next question, Sir
O. What preceded the publication Of that extract from I
Christian Union A. After Mr. Bowen that evening drew
his check TO nav me the money which he did the spot he
sad to me that he entertained any- beg pardon
Sir for not addressing o uhe said to me that he never
had entertained any unendy feelings towards me- ana ha
supposed had that mistaken and that he desired 70
make any public repaation which thought proper ltod MN
that desired the publication in the subsequent Independent OF
little note OF mine and Of proper answer on bis part
lie said he would make such publication and did make such
publication In addition that publication he sent 10 me
two private notes. taking back
Mr. Evarts-No matter about the contents OF the notes
M Fuerton-No; do not give the contents OF the notes
The Witness-Wen can give you the notes All this was
pubshed in Mr. Bowcns paper either the first week or the
second; all events the first issue that followed the oa
ton, very highly
Mr. Evarts-we.
Mr. Fulerton-I will put in evidence.
The WtnessVery we'll In Mr. Beechers paper OF the week
following he took out what Mr. Bowen had published In the
Indepden copied in Tie Christian Union and he accom-
panied il with comments my Justification and vndcaton
O. s the article you the commentaries OF The Ch
aqn Union upon that occasont A. Yes Sir; now hold 1t IN
my hand.
Mr. Fulerton-I now propose to read it.
Mr. Evarts-The narrative Of the witness includes the publ
cation in The Indpende the text upon which this in TIE
Christian Union s based.
Mr. FueronIt is not the opinion OF Mr. Beecher In regard
to the article in The Independent that about it the ex
preston his opinion irrespective Of that artceahough
that was the pre;ext for itn regard to Mr. Ton himself
Mr Eyarts-The transaction II 1t be given as publication
should be given in its dimensions that we may have the
benefit on the side the other Of Tits true features
that Is all.
Judge Nelson-In other words you think The Independent
should be put in as well as The U"i0n'
Mr. Evarts-Yes, Sir.
Mr. Fuleron-There is no objection TO it at all
and il can be marked hereafter.
Mr. Fulcrton-I will read this part now.
Mr. Beach, not suppose be the rule because we put
in something Mr. Beecher sad that obliged TO put
in what it is founded on.
Mr Eyarts-No but 1t does depend whether you now
agree to put or not will 60 with my objection II you
do not
Nj FueHon-I do not agree put in because DO not
know that find 1t yet; have it myself have
only seen the commentary from The CisGn Uon upon that
article and the independent opinion which MI Beecher ex
pressed in regard TO Mr. Tilton
Judge Neison-f think it will be well to put the article In
hereafter, when II is found
Mr. Beach-We have not the slightest objection
The Wness-I will state.
Mr. Fulerton-That the article in TIE Idndt TO which
you refer is partly quoted in the page before you
Mr. Erarts-Which makes it still important that we
should have the whole.
Mr. FullerOn-NO
Judge Nelson-I think It is Just as well
Mr. FuertonThis is from The Union, OF April 17th 1872:
"This honorable testimony from Mr.. Bowen ought TO clear
away the misconceptions which have shaded the path OF this
brilliant young writer We haCs parted ,ot our fGith
hdt tine ac0ad recon9ueT for TheOdOrs IR0n ne place
in Journalism literature and reform 70 lohich lis talents
and past S1Ttcs sntiHe him. Upon tils
testimony OF the estimation in which his principles
who was closely associated with him for fifteen years IN the
conduct OF The Ldpdn the public must needs put aside
preudices Of judgment which they have permitted 70 cloud
this young orator and writer Those who know him best are
the that he is honest in his c0nr'os as ne H rear
s in Mar mterdace and that he Is manly and STGtghor
qrd in The nays in wGh ne D0r or wGt seems 10 A'"' 0't
We trust that the gold in The Golden Age will not grow dim,
but that dropping It's dros in the rehning hrcs u VII sne
with the ustTe Of gold times refined and purified
Marked Exhibit No. 73"