Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-06-02
THE BEECHER SCANDAL.

The following is the full copy Of the cove
nant made between Beecher, Bowen and
Tilton, and recently published by friend of
Mr.. Beecher. The cause assigned for the pub
LEGATION of the document at this time is that
Mr.. Bowen has Of late declared that he had
never disavowed the trnth Of the charges lie
made against Mr.. Beecher:
THE DIsAvowAL.
We three men, earnestly desiring to re-
move all causes of otfense existing between
us, real and fancied; and to make Christian
reparation for injuries done or supposed to be
done; and to effect the disturbed past and
provide concord, good will, and love for the
future, do declare and covenant, each to the
other, as follows:
l. /, Henry c. Bowen, having given cred
it, perhaps without due consideration, to tales
and inuendoes affecting Henry Ward Beech
or, and being influenced by them, as was
natural to a man who receives impressions
suddenly, to the extent of repeating them
(guardedy, however, and within limitations,
and not for the purpose of inju.ing him, but
strictly in the confidence of consultation, J
now feel that therein did him wrong. There
| fore l disavow all charges and imputations
that have been attributed to me as having been
by me made against Henry Ward Beecher-
and declare, fully, and without reserve, that
l know nothing which should prevent me from
extending to him my most cordial friendship
confidence, and Christian fellowship. And
expressly withdraw all the charges, imputa-
tons, and inuendoes imputed as having been
made and uttered by me, and set forth in
letter written to me by Theodore Tilton on
the first day of January. 1871 "a copy of
ia 90,
cerely regret having made any imputations,
charges, or inuendoes unfavorabe to the
the Christian character of Mr.. Beecher. And
l covenant and promise that for all future
time will never by word or deed recur to,
repeat or allude to, any or either of SAID
charges, imputatons, and innuendoes.
ii. And !, Theodore Tilton, do, of my free
. will and friendly spirit toward Henry C. Bow.
en- and Henry Ward Beecher, hereby cove.
nant and agree that will never again repeat
by word of mouth or otherwise any of the al
legations, or imputations, or inuendoes con-
tanned in my letter hereunto annexed, or any
other injurious imputations or allegations
suggested by or growing out of these-and
that will never again bring up or hint at any
cause of difference or ground of complaint
heretofore existing between the said Henry
c. Bowen and myself, or the said Henry
Ward Beecher.
| III. And |, Henry Ward Beecher, put the
past forever out of sight and out of memory.
deeply regret the causes of suspicion, jeal.
ousy, and arrangement which have come be-
tween us. 1t is JOY to me to have my old
regard for Henry c. Bowen and Theodore
Tilton restored, and a happiness to me to re-
sumo the old relations of love, respect, and
reliance to each and both of them. If | have
said anything injurious to the reputation of
Loft or ho 6atr taI tba;r
and fame as Christian gentlemen and members
of my church, l revoke it all, and heartily
covenant to repair and reinstate them to the
extent Of my power.
(Signed) Ii. C. Bowen,
THEODORE TLToy,
H. w. BEECHER
Brooklyn, April ., 1872.