The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-06-02
Tho Beecher- Bowen-Hrson scandal.

Tito Beecher- Bowsn-Tirson scandal.
Tho New York papers of Friday contain
the following letter and accompanying docu-
mcni
Sir,--It IL high time that the torrent Of
slandcr against Henry Ward Beecher be ar
rested. have in my possession copy of
o'sarowal OF al! the charges and imputations
against MIR. Beecher ever made by Henry G..
Bowen, which WIS executed on the Cd Of
April, 1877. Without Mr.. Beecher's
knowledge, | have held this in my hands
from that time TO this. Aid now, without
his knowledge. | give this document 10 the
world. and estop and convict the principal
offender against truth, public decency. and
the rights 81 reputation
My 'ndtccmcnt 10 TO this is the fact that
Mr.. Bowen has of late repeatedly declared
that he had never disavowed his charges
AGAINST Mr.. Brcchcr, but that he yet insisted
on their truth. And now the public can
understand the brave silence which the great
preacher has kept under this pr0iracted
storm OF SANDER. He had covenanted to
bury the past, and to maintain peace aud
brotherhood. The violation Of that agree
ment 10y Henry {. Bowen unscals my mouth
If it does not open the lips of the pastor of
Plymouth church. SUFFOLK.
Nc,c York, May 20, 1873.
THE DIsAvowAL.
We three men, earnestly desiring TO re-
move all causes of offence existing between
us. real or fance1; and to make Christian
reparation for injuries done or supposed TO
be done: and to cnacc the disturbed pat.
and to provide concord. good viii, aud love
for the future, do declare and covenant, each
to the other, as follows:
|. |. Henry e.. Bowen, having given
credit. perhaps without due consideration,
| 10 tales and inucndoes affecting Henry Ward
Becrher. and being influenced by them. as
was natural TO n man who receives impress
sionS suddenly, TO the extent OF repeating
them (guardedly, however, and within linn
itations, and not for the purpose of iniuriug
him. but strictly in the confidence of con-
sultatIon) now feel that therein did him
wrong. Therefore diSrow all the charges
| and imputations that have been attributed TO
me as having been by me made against
Henry Ward Boecher; and declare, fully
| and without reserve, that ] know nothing
which should prevent ME from extending to
him my most cordial friendship. confidence.
aud Christian fellowship. And expressly
withdraw all the charges. imputatioDs, and
| inuendoes imputed as having been made
and uttered by me, and set forth in letter
written 10 me by Theodore Titon on the
first day of January, 1871 "a copy of which
letter is hereto anneXcd); and I sincerely
regret having made any imputatious, charges,
or inuendoes unflvorable TO tie Christian
character Of Mr.. Bcecber. And | 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, im.
putationS, and inuendoes.
III. And l, Theodore Titon, do, of my
free will and friendly spirit toward Henry e.,
Bowen and Henry Ward Beecber, hereby
covenant and agree That will never again
repeat by word Of mouth or otherwise any
OF the allegations or ilnputat!Uns or inucn'
does contained in my letter hereunto an
nexed. or any other Injurious imputations
or allegations suggested by OF growing out
Of theSe-and that will never again bring
up or hint at any cause OF difference OF
ground Of complaint heretofore existing be-
tween the said Henry &. Bowen and myself
or the said Henry Ward Beecher.
Ill. And l. Henry Ward Beccher. put the
past forever out of sight and out Of memory
| deeply regret the causes o. suspicion, jei!
ou>y. and arrangement which have come
between Us. II is a joy to ne TO have ny
old regard for Henry c. Bowen and Theo
dore Tilton restored, and Il happiness to MI
to resume the old relations Of dove, respect
and reliance to each and both Of them. II
have said anything injurious to the reputa
ton o. either. or have detrdcted from thtil
standing and fame Us Christian gentlemen
and members If my church, revoke il all
aud heartily covenant To- repair and reInstate
them TO the extent Of my power.
[~ignedl II. c. BowES,
THEODORE TILI0N,
II. ". HlE1MtK.
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