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New-York tribune., 1875-02-18
MRS. wooDHULLs DEMEANoR BEFORE Mr. TILToN.

MRS. wOODHULLS DEMEAN0R BEFORE MR. TlLTON.
O. You have spoken Of several visits which you
made to Mrs woodruff at her residence In the City Of New
York wish to ask you whether at the time these visits
were respectively made husband homer Yes Sir
O. In every instaacef A. think he was in every one,
don't think was ever at house when he not there
O. You have spoken going the house and into every
room OF the house. At whose request that A Mrs
woodhull's request
O. And what object did she expect accomplish by taking
you through the house. she said at the tme A. She asked
me II heard her house of Ill eIate told her
had heard IT, Sac asked would do her the favor TO see
what answer she could make IT, said would listen Said
she 81 don want you listen want to show you some
thing want to show you house" She took through
the house. and it was stated perfectly empty, like new
house.
O What was Mrs woodhuls demeanor in your presence,
whilst you were ct house A. She always acted Ike per-
feet lady
O. In her conduct and conversational A. Yes, Sir.
O. Did you yhng amiss in her whilst you were at
her housef A. No. Sir and her husband always acted Ike
perfect gentleman.
their ethat their words and conversation correct A.
Yes, Sir.
Mr. EyartsThat object to- what they by word or deed at
| tempted to do
Judge Nel,on-I think the other the whole
ground.
Mr. Fuerton-I have been the whole ground and an
is cast upon witness because he went to this
place would like show what the place when he got
there and what the demeanOr the persons when he got
there
Judge Nelson-Thst you have right to ask
Mr. Eyars-Ttat he has asked. That didn't object to.
Judge Nelson-Wel
New-York tribune., 1875-02-18
SOME OF MRS. T1LToN's LATER LETTERS PROPOss

SOME OF MRS. TILTON'S LATER LETTERS PROPOSED
Q. Handing paper to witnessl-ln whose Rand
writing is the paper now show you A. Mrs TiltOn's
Marked for Identification, Exhibit No 1857
g. Handing paper to wtness Again, in whose hand
writing il the paper sslow you A. Mrs Tltons all except
the lead pencil mark at the back
Marked for identncs.on Exhibit No 105 VI
Mr. Fuerton-If the Court please owe apology or an
explanation TO the other side In offering these two letters
promised to do close OF the but
the cros,-examination SO long that forgot it,
Mr. Eyarts-These last twos
Mr. Fuerton-Yes Sir and when we find them. there are
some other letters from Monticello which desire TO introduce
distinctly the time when Mrs Tton was there In
1863
Judge Nellson-[To Mr. Beach, Mr. Beach, to what date
does your book come down to'
Mr. Beach-It comes down to the commencement OF the
direct examination
Judge Neison-I cannot help you, then; my book only
comes down to 1875; that is far as my book goes.
Mr. Evarts-Mne goes down the end Of the exann
alton aud the commencement OF the redirect
Mr. Fullertsn-It is In the 18th century yet!
Mr. Beach, think that satire OF Tke erdd likely to
become fulfilled prophecy from the present appearance Of
things.
Mr. Fullerton Handing paper to witness Look at the
paper now you and say whether enables you to state
how late August your wife at Monticello in 1902 A.
This letter is dated. Monticello August 3lst"
O. didn't ask you the date Of IT, asked you II enables
you 10 how late August she theres A. She must
have been there the very last day!
Mr. Evsrts-we hayo asked for that letter Of 1874.
Mr. Morrs-I cannot find IT,
Judge Neison-Mr Beach, it that occurred quite
late in the cross-examnation. whatever it IS
Nj Bcach-wel, Sir, will look
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ANSWERING ARGUMENT OF MR.. EvARTs.

Mr.. Evarts-I cannot think, If your Honor please,
that every simple question In the law OF evidence proposed for
your solution demands very long inquiry. Whatever should
INDUCE spga variety Of proposition coRcesag lpaI w "
New-York tribune., 1875-02-18

Summers one there with her one Summers
think she there two or three years In succession know
she wa, there In the Summer OF 1864.
Do you receicct what time she there In 1887 a She
went shortly after the baby was born.
Do you rcceliect her return what time 1t wnf A. f
Sir reooloct her return because went after her aad she
away, and crossed each other on the road
O. You did start to 60 for A. Yes Sir started to go
and make surprise visit her, and when got there found
she hsd gone.
@ Did you this Catherine Carey that was on the stand
yesterday A. | was hero yesterday
@. And you the witness A. Yes, Sir.
O. you recognize her family servant OF yourself
A. Yes Sir.
O. As servant that went Monticello with your wife A.
said that doat remember enough about the scr
wants but remember that she was nurse
O. In the family A. Yes, Sir
T. Now Mr. Tion OF your letters that has been put
In eyidenecI call your attention to Exhibit d. w. datod
Brooklyn, August %, 1860:
any DEAR wlrE-I find myself alone but hardly lonesome;
weary sleepy restless but not without OF so
tonight and my thoughts to you aad the children In
your mountain nest"
Where was the mountain suppose 1t to be Montl-
cco and taat Is why ask the question A. Yes Sir; ths
was letter which 1 wrote from home in Brooklyn to Mrs
Ton Monticello The phrase "mountan nest refers to
the mountainous character Of the country Monticello VII
age up among mountains in Sullivan county In this State
O. On very large emnonce, is not A. les. Sir, and
very pure ar.
v lhandlng paper 10 Wlthess LOOK az inc papVf "o"
show Yen and say whose handwriting 1t Isl A. Henry Ward
Beecher's.
q Say II there Is any handwriting upon In the hand OF
any other persoyou need not state IN whose handwriting 1t
Is there such handvng' A. Yes Sir there another
persons handwriting; the description on the back
That the on. idc OF the last leaf in lead pencil 1t
not-psge three! A. The words written on tho back OF page
three not in Mr. Beechcr's handwriting.
O. The words written in lead pencil the back OF page three
in Mr. Beeces handwriting A Yes, Sir arc not ia
Mr. Beechers handwriting.
Marked for Identification. exhibit No. I03'l
New-York tribune., 1875-02-18

evidence to support his character
other party might give evidence in reply"
II was incompetent evidence, yet the one party had
introduced it, and the Court held that evidence in reply
was therefore admissible and would be strange doctrine
Sir whether il s done by consent under objection one
party give evidence Of particular character tending to
establish prominent and important issue In the that the
other party might give evidence Of the kind Whether
be legal evidence is imm ,ter Sir The fact which they
establish by this letter Is an important and controlling
fact In the consideration Of this case which tends reflect
considerable light admit upon the question Of the charged
adultery and evidence Is given upon It. without
deayorag anticipate the counsel they will to the
Jury that this letter Of Mrs Ton this act this expressed
conduct upon her part Is utterly inconsistent with the idea
that she could have been criminal debased woman.
And you allow that, II this evidence is excluded,
to stand upon single proof Of single event without giving
privilege Of exposing the aacy Of that argument
producing other declarations from the lady regard TO
the same subject matter and which may greater
extent modify the effect Of the proof they have offered
"where the plaintiffs offer any evidence Of the
allowed to ask another, II the plaintiff
witness had not been guilty Of larceny"
Not upon precisely the same subject, Sir.
The testimony" say the Court both sides illegal
plaintiff resorted that mode in support Of ced
by hd that they could not complain that IL was rebutted
In the same way"
could read you Of e examples Of the same
character from this authority and submit therefore,
II your Honor please, that IS Q matter Of right this
evidence admissible but at least that matter OF dscre
1t duty Of this Court affirmed by these repeated
thories permit the evidence which Is offered ysnd
add Sir simply that the objection 70 the exercise Of the dscre
that direction made from the inconvenience Of allowing
extended prolonged examinations BY parole upon irrelevant
questions tending the disturbance Of the order and the
rupons the business Of the Cosr apply here We
for parole evidence the subject We simply produce
couple written by the hand, originated In
mind and heart expressive Of feelings and thoughts upor
the subject And upon what principle Of justice these
should be excluded while the other Is permitted stand In
evidence against this plaintiff loss conceive
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This reunion can be made most succsasful Il.
fair II tho veterans will bot take an Interest In it.
In severel States all the regiments have hsld re-
unions, In Vermont last year, several thousands
ty-ive Of the organizations Of the late war were
represented by nearly 1000 veterans. The reports
from these meetings are Of the most pleasing
character and those who participate are enthusi.
astic to continue them-t Exchange.
The Eastport Sentinel says that all The towns
have voted ON the proposition to aid the road to
the amount of ten pei cent. Dennysville, Cherry
field, Edmunds, Marion and Pembroke have been
heard from. While the sentiment of the people
along the route is so strong for railroad communi-
cation it is to be hoped that the directors will push
things.
The grading on the Somerset Railroad has been
suspended on account Of hsying-as if the early
com etion of the track to the crossing, so a. to
convey over 1t the stone for the piers Of the
bridge in time to complete them before the cold
weather, was of little consequence. We learn
to letting the grading to other parties to be COM
pleted at once. We hear also that it is decided to
commence on the abutment on the west side Of
the rlver-nauiing the stone from milestone bill
IN Starks: We hope so, for if the bridge 10 to be
completed this fall early winter II Is Of the ut
most Importance to commence at once, a. both
the pitch of the water in the river and the weather
at this season Of the year is highly favorable.
Nobody's haying should be allowed 70 retard this
work, so important to be done during the warm
weather. and so important to the Railroad comps-
ny and the community to have it done befor win
ter sets in. Now that every obstacle 10 the car.
ryng out Of the wishes of the directors - to the
crossing is removed it is to be hoped that the an
ticipations of the people in removing these re-
strictons may be realized. The expectation of
of having the road completed this fall was what
led our people to yield the crossing. Let them
not be disappointed Advocate.
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Wyoming, both from New York via Queenstown,
for Liverpool, collided yesterday ct New Bright
on. Both vessels were considerably damaged IN
the hulls, and have been locked
The Shipping Bill.
Sir Charles Adderley shipping bill is regarded
government concession to, and triumph for
Mr.. Plimsoll
Germany.
Berlin, July rs. The Clerk of the Court at
Laudeck, who originated the Crown Prince asass-
nation story, proves to be insane.
Obituary.
Paris. July %. Vicompte De Bearmont Massey,
a well known political writer, is dead.
Strike.
London, July "a. Thirty cotton mills we're
closed at Oldham, to day, the operatives refusing
to accept the masters wages.
Base Fabrication.
Berlin, July &c. The story of the arrest at
Landeck of Count Dzembeck, his mother and
chambermaid, charged with conspiracy to as
.assinate the Crown Prince, is untrue. twas fab
rcated by the clerk Of the court at Landcck, who
has been arrested.
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UTAH.



Beaver, July 26. To-day Ann Elizabeth IIoag
was was sworn. She lived at Harmony in 1859;
was present at the meeting called before Lee and
the Indians started for the massacre. 1t was stat
ed at the meeting that the emgrants were to be
Young and Lee and the Indians started. After
the massacre meeting was called to hear Lees
report. Lee stood up and said he wanted the In
dians to rush upon the emigrants, but they would
MT He then put up handkerchief, and man
came out. The emigrants were promised peace
if they would give up their arms. They agreed
and marched out alone with the soldiers, who
shot them down at signal and the Indians Killed
the women. He said one man had baby IN his
arms after the first fire. Lee said "gve up that
child" The mae replied, 81 die-this child dies
with me- know YOU John ID. Lee, despite your
paint" Lee said he had to shoot the man and
child.
While Lee was reporting President Young ar
rived saw the children in wagon in front OF the
meeting house. One boy of years pointed to
Indian Joe and said, THAT man killed my papa
got my papa's pants on Lee sad not 10 tax 10
the children; he wanted them to forget about the
massacre.
Thomas T. Willis was sworn, and testified that
he saw the goods of the murdered migrants at
Cedar: Is or 20 wagons and or ) hundred head
of stock Heard Height before the attack ask my
father the best way to attack the train. After the
massacre, saw the property of the emigrants IN
front of the Tltling House in Cedar City; The
Indians washed the bloody clothing in ditch at
Cedar City, Saw children; Higbie had one, a
| boy or years old; my brother had one and
| Bnrbuck had one. saw them in 1859, at the In
| dian reservation in the care of DR.. Forney. The
| Mormons had military organization. The men
had to drill every Saturday. The property Of the
emigranls at the Titling were solp at auction.
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NEWS BY TELEGRAPH
TO TIL E.
daily Xsanebse Sutrnal.
PORTLAND.
A Denial.

A Denial.
Portland, July D. The friends Of John d
Lang of Nassalboro, telegraphs to the Advertiser
Indignantly denying the charges in the New York
Tribune against him as Indian Peace Commission
or, of unlawfully cxscting pay from the govern.
ment They say he has devoted forty years OF
dsinterested efforts to the ameoration of the
dtion of the Indians, and never received a cent
beyond actual expenses, and often paid large sums
himself.
Base Ball.
Tue Rolstonc base ball club of Fitchburg,
Mass, beat the Resolntes Of Portland, this after
noon, Is to-
\ Narrow Escape.
Pilot Lee, of the steamer Charles lIoughton,
had quite narrow escape from death when land
ing at Star Island Saturday, after the return from
the run with the yachts. lie was leaning against
the rail on the upper deck, giving some directions
in regard to the lines, when a section of the rail
gave way, the slides having been improperly adj
justed Mr.. Lee went overheard, striking the
guard, and injuring his head, hip and knee some
what, but not seriously Mr.. Lee was under wa
ter for some time, so long that Capt Chase
thought he was stunned and Selling rope, was
about TO plunge in an rescue him, when Lee ap-
peared upon the surface, was promptly rescued and
proceeded about his work as if nothing had &C.
Cured, but he felt the shock more severely after
wards.
Burglary.
The store Of Dorman 4 Cover on Commercial
street, was visited by burglars between Saturday
night and Sunday morning, who stole two chests
of tea and and quantity Of cigars. Officers Rich
and Gribbin found the tea in loft near the store
this morning, but the cigars have not been recov-
cred.
Fire.
Sunday afternoon the dwelling and barn of
Capt. Barberick, with nearly all the furniture,
burned at Scarboro. Loss, $500; partially in
sured.
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Boston Stock List.
STATE N 4 VS..

The outside of the Baptist church and vestry
Is nearly competed-the spire is finisked down to
the bell deck the roof is slated, the pissters on
the sides are in place, and the work Of capboard
ing is well along. In ornamentaton there will be
great difference between the old church and the
new one Waterville Mail.
A little French boy, about eight years old, son
of Mr. Peter Myu-was drowned AT the head OF
the Falls on Wednesday, He was in boat alone
and in reaching for stick in the water ieh over
board. He was taken from the water IN less than
half an hour, but it then too late to save his
| life.
General George l., Bcal and Capt; Samuel ".
| Lane, Chairman and Secretary OF the executive
committee of the different veteran organizations
of the regiments etc. of the late war, have issued
circular requesting regimental organizations to
| choose committee to make arrangements for q
grand centennial reunion to be held in Portland
| three days during the summer Of 1876. 1t Is very
! desirable that all veterans whose regiments. bat
teries, ETC. have no organization, should put them
| selves IN communication with the executive CON-
mttee by addressing the chairman or secretary.
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y smooth faced, oily tongucd chap has been
defauding the people of B:ddeford and other
pieces, by selling them seeds on which some ex-
quisite perfume had been turned, lare seeds
from which the most beautiful plants would grow.
He is fraud.
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FOR EiGN.
Parliament.

London, July %. In the House Of Commons
th;s afternoon, on motion of Mr. Roebuck, Thurs
dav next was fixed for second reading Of MIR.
PGmsall's shipping bin. The Earl Of Shsftsburg
has written a letter to Plmsall, earnestly sympa-
thzing with him in his efforts to better the condi-
ton Of seamen, and advising him to appear in the
House and adhere to the views he expressed, but
to signify his regret that excitement led him to
violate the rules of debate. A majority OF the
prominent daily and weekly journals express
similar view.
LATER.
In the House of Commons to-day, various no.
tees of motions and questions were given, all re-
iectng on the depth of public indignation at the
governments withdrawal Of the shipping bill:
Sir Charles Adderly, President of the Board OF
Trade. will introduce, on Wednesday, bill fur
thcr empowering the Board of Trade to prevent
unseaworthy ships from sailing
| Madrid, July &c. The Carlists in Catalonia con-
! tinuc to give in their submission to the govern
ment. 800 additional submissions have been re-
| corded.
Military Matters.
! Santander July 26. The military situation
being considered satisfactory, General Jovellar Is
about to return to Madrid
Collision.
London, July 26. The Cunard steamship 40
yssinia, and the Williams K Guion steamship
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legal Abberttsements.
STATE OF MAINE.
TREAsURER's OFFICE,
AUGUSTA, July IA, 1875,

Pursuant to chap. @, sec 40 of the Revised Stat.
utes, will at the State Treasurer's Office, in Angus
Ia, on the first day of September next at twelve
est bidder, all the interest of the State In the tracts
OF land hereinafter described, lying In unincorpor-
ated Townships the said tracts having been forfeit
ed to the Stale for State taxes and county taxes,
certified to the Treasurer of State for the year 1873
The sale and conveyance Of each tract will be
made subject to right in the owner or part owner
whose rights have been forfeited, to redeem the
same at any time within one year amer the sale, by
paying or to the purchaser his proportion
interest at the rate of twenty per cent. per annum,
from the time of sale, and dollar for release,
such owner may redeem his interest by paying n
aforesaid to the Treasurer of State prov lded in
chap. q, sec. 46 of the Revised Statutes.
No tract, however, will be sold at price less
than the full amount due thereon for such unpaid
State and county taxes, interest and cost as lie.
scribed in the following SCHEDULED: Z
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Chicago Prcduce Market.

Chicago, July 20, 1870
Flour-extra spring 49a5 rs.
Wheat-\o. 2 spring Cash ALI; i1JIa- Sept;
Aug, llCAa.
Corn No. :. mixed, cash tx s-:'Aug., 1Sa-;
AKA Sept.
Oats-No. 3 534 - cash; July, 49>aa-; a4ot
Aug; Ska Sept
Rye-No. 2, 7sa16 -
Barley-No.2 spring l32al32 cash; lOl- Sept.
Dressed Hogs 90Oao 3D..
Pc,k-20 a0a20 So cash; 10 30-ai0 62 Aug: 20 70
a20 72-Sept.
Lard-li So ais 50 cash; ID 40-al3 So Aug.
Il 10 Sept.
Bulk Meats shoulders S1aa-; short rib MD,
llAa--; short clear mid al2-.
Hams 10 ms average 4.
Whiskey-1l1-allI.
Freights-Corn to Buffalo, ga a; wheat do ~
az. ~
Receipts-s, 900 -four; 10000 wheat: 294 600 corn
20, 900 oats; $50 rye; 1900 barley.
Ship nents 90Oc Hour; 23s 0OC wheat; 2jS 600
corn. 1000 oats: co. barley. 900 rye.
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tMarrtrn.

In Cherry field, 18th inst, James w. Foss to Miss
judith Alien, both OF Cherry field.
In Peny, LIST ult,, Reuben D. Rogers of Jonesport
TO Mrs Lydia II. Clark OF Perry llth ult,, John ii
Parsons OF Salem, Mass to Miss Angelne Frost OF
Perry.
In Lubec, G II inst, David Ross Captn to Miss
Sarah Dean, both of Pembroke.
in Passport, nth inst, Capt. ii. Harper OF East
Boston, to Mrs. l.. +. Freeman of Perry.
In Steuben 18th inst, James NJ. Gates OF Mill
brldge, TO Miss Annie shoppee, OF CherrylleL
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City Of Augusta.

rNlIk Joint Standing Committee on Accounts will
i meet in the Aldermen's Room, on Thursday
29th inst. al O'Clock Z. NJ, ito examine all bills
which may be rendered against the city, and allow
them or such part of them they deem to be just,
and to make roll of the same to be reported the
City Council atits next meeting. All demands that
shall not have been placed in the hands of the Com
mttec by ha ipast O'Clock on the day above man,
ed will be laid aside until the next meeting of the
Committee. CHAS. E. NASH, \ Committee
S. BALLARD,
J.. CLAPP, on
:. l.. BOARDMAN
LENDALL TITCOMB,J Accounts.
Augusta. .Iuly 10Th, 1873 IT'D
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NOTICE.
Piano Forte Tuning and Regulating.

MIR. George l.. Dodd, from Boston, will visit
Augusta and vicinity this week and next. tSubse-
quenty every month"; Work solicited, and war
ranted in all cases. First personal and Man
utacture s. reference. Orders may be left at Frank
Pierce and Horace North's BooSstoree, aad with
Miss Julia NJ. Clapp, No. 81 Oak st.
CFuner and Manufacturer since lS4S) n. b. At.
tentlon paid TO the selection of instruments for
purchasers from the Grst-class makers.
inncll. f2W
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pifb.

In Machas, 18th inst, Mrs. Priscilla, widow OF
the late Edward Smith,
In Columbia Fails, lith inst, Henry Bailey, aged
65 years.
In East Machias, 18th INST, Walter o. Sprague,
aged years months.
In Providence, X. l., 2lst inst, Deacon Peter
Talbot, formerly of East Machias, aged % years
months.
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WASHINGTON.
Yellow Fever.

The Secretary of the Navy has received the fol-
lowing:
Navy Yard, Pensacola, July 26.
Keep strangers away. The fever IS raging at
Barrancas-65 cases there, and deaths. There
is strict quarantine upon Fort Barrancas, and no
communication therefrom except through our
quarantine. The port commanding officers wife
is sick. His duties of providing for the sick are
arduous. The fever is of very malignant type.
The ladies and children OF the port are nearly all
down.
(Signed.) G. II. COOPER,
Commandant
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BRUNSWICK.
Brought to Justice.

Brunswick July 26. Two peddlers were ar
rested in Pennington Saturday, on charge Of
rape, said to have been committed by them in
Bowdonham on an orphan girl, Is years of age.
They passed through here to-day in custody of an
officer en- route for Bowdoinham.