New-York tribune., 1875-01-23


member Sir
q. Don't you remember nyting about it, A. No; don't
recoect about It, have asked about since 10 dnd out
Judge NelsonYOu showed hin these papers did you' A.
Yes, Sir, that all don't remember anything about tbs
amount
Tracy-Do you sshIgh ssOOO'
A. don't rccollcct, Sir.
@ Do you remember whether was as high s3OOOi Al
don't recolect
O. Was there than draft check 10 make up the
gross A. think Sir that there pieces Of
paper think there check and note.
O. Whose was itf A. Shall that question. your
Honor'
Judge Neilson-It don't seem to be material
Mr. Eyarts-we think it Is material II your Honor please
Mr.. Morrs-We object.
Mr.. Evarts-It is part Of the conversation with Beech~
Judge Neison-No mentioned.
Mr.. Eyarts-IIe does not say that
Judge Neisont does appear the evidence tba
| name mentioned
Mr. Eyarts-wen ask him il was, and II the
| mentioned to Mr.. Beechert
Mr.. Morrs-We object
Mr. Eyarts-We infer from the fact that Mr. Titon said he
| would not accept it from that
! Judge Neison-I do not think the is material.
| Mr.. Tracy-We desire to hear all the conversation.
Judge Neison-You have all the conversation and viii
allow yOa get It, Go with the examination think his
name ought not 10 be mentioned That is all think
Mr. Tcy-You say you showed Mr. Beecher those draftsf
| A. Yes, Sir.
O. Did he see the name' A. think he did.
O. Was the name menu0nedY A. tnlnk was
Judge Neison-Then you give it, il it mentioned In
the conversation
The Wtness-ShaIl give II, your IIonor'
Judge Neson-Yes lit mentioned in the conversation.
you giveit.
Mr. moment Twas busy and have not particular
y understood question do not think follows because
immaea importinent scandalous or offensive matter may
have been mentioned conversation which has no connec-
ton with the subsequent matter this controversy necessarily
comes evidence II needful will send for authorities to
satisfy your Honor that where party calls for converse
ton and gyen tho other party give the remainder OF
the conversation far It msera explain that which
has been put evidence but it does make the whole mat
ter which Mr. Becher may asserted in that conversation
material.
Mr. Eyarts-we have not asked him about Mr. Beecher
Mr. Beach, don't know what the conversation was, THAI
was particularly referred understand, Sir that this wasa
conyeraon between Ton MouOn aud Becher in regard TO
a contribution
Judge Ncison-No; TLton not present.
Mr. Beach-Moulton and Becchcr.
Judge Neilson-TiltOn was not present.
Mr. Beach-Tilton not then present We'll. even II he
had present would make difference declaration
by Mr. Beecher in regard to third person.
Mr. Evas-we asked for Mr. Beechers declaration:
we are not asking for Mr. Beecher's declaration.
Mr. Beach-What Is Il you askingl
Mr. Evarts-We asking what this witness said to Mr.
Beecher.
Mr. Beach-That don't make any difference Sir whether it
said by party the other; it is totally mmaters
haps in the interest The Goa Ags check and note
suggesting that the note discounted the money applied
thought wise 10 discount the note Those papers
shown Mr. Beeche and some conversation had in re-
spect to it, The question whether the witness did not
say to Mr. Beecher in reference to those paper that
friendship indeed" something OF that kind
Mr. Eyarts-Yes Sir.
Judge Nelson-The whole thing Is collateral
Mr. Beach-That Is what was going TO remark.
Judge NelsonIt don't touch the issue are trying at all
have hearin he
whether Mr. Titon had any means or not.
Mr. Eyartswe do not regard as collateral II your Honor
will allow state how it comes in.
Judge NeisOn-Yes, Sir.
Mr. Eyars-Ths witness has undertaken to give the inter-
view between and Mr. Beeche which led to Mr. Beechers
contribution of 5000 and the instructions concerning it, all
which is adduced here as evidence, in the shape
he has presented it especially, OF elimination
against Mr. Beecher in that contribution. Now We
propose to show what did pass between this witness
Beecher antecedent to his payment VI the 5000 and
the has told that there more than one interview
Now getting at those interviews That is the wyn
n and propose TO show exactly what did pass be-
tween this witness and Mr. Beeche and then we will SEQ
whether the construction that has been put upon in what has
already been given is the true one.
Mr. Beach-The witness has given construction to it; hs
merely related interviews which have been called for by tho
counsel upon the other SIDE Of which have been intro
duced by on that subject
Mr. EyarsIn previous interview. On your own evidence
he gave one OF the interviews that preceded the 5000
Judge NelsonNOw have all the rest OF that inter
view il all OF the conversation not given.
Mr. Eyarts-we have the preceding interview also. Tho
res to proved passed between this witness and Mr.
Beecher that bears upon contribution. II is just
much part OF the happened in conversation prior to
the one be has detailed submit your Honor that that
is very clear
Mr. Beach-We have not given interview Sir upon that
subject the subject Of contributions to The Golden Age
or the OF The ~ Age and its fortunes in any par
tcuar Sir We gave in evidence the interview at which Mr.
contributed $50 for purpose Now all OF haf
interview relating the subject concerning which we inquired
OF course evidence We gave the whole OF suppose, so
that the gentlemen are satisfied with it.
Judge Neson-Aso prior interview when was stated uA.
$500 on mortgage could easily be got
Mr Beach-Yes Sir Now the proposition upon their part
to prove another interview between Mr. Moulton and Mr.
regard contribution Of third person toward
Ths GO'isn Age, which was rejected.
Mr. Monis-And as to who that person was
Mr. Beach-Tha interview competent evidence against
u.s. What and Beecher have declared in the in
eryiew to which directed attention is compe-
| tent to be proven against US.
Judge Neison-Eyeybody VIII agree 10 that counsel VIII
| agree to that, Of course.
Mr. Beach-We IL they concede that they conccde the prn
co which excludes all the evidence in regard to this inter-
| view.
Judge Neson-Uness occurred in one OF the ineryiews~
| to which you inquired
Mr. Beach-Certainy; they don't propose that
Mr. Eyars-Does your Honor say cannot show interviews
between this witness this transaction which he
undertook TO carry conduct with Mr. Beecher and that
they can pick which they please and we the
1 others,
Judge Neison-I that when they have inquired
into any conversation can inquire as TO the rest OF H.
Mr. Eyarts-That We understand
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