New-York tribune., 1874-09-09
TIE CHARGES AGAINsT MR.. BEEoHER.

NO COMPROMISE POssIBIE-DENIAL OF THE ALLEGED
NEGOTIATIONS IN BOSTON FORTHCOMING STATE
MESTs ,- -
When reports of compromise in the Beecher-
TiIton case were circulated In this city and Brooklyn
three weeks ago they thought by few persons for
day or two to have some foundation but were short
lived and finally discarded, leaving little or no impress
sion that such course had been considered by either
party 10 the controversy by OF their near friends
this conviction, the rumors from Bos
ton OF consultations between Mr.. Cleveland and Mr..
Moulton others have occasioned far more interest
and concern In Brooklyn than they had been started
al home. There was much conversation on the SUBJECT
yesterday Few believed the reports ana yet there ap
peared to be with many lurking doubt. "Mr. Moulton
would Indignantly reject such proposltion' sao
one Of his friends Innocent guilty" said one as
strongly opposed to Mr. Moulton "Mr Beecher cannot
afford to recognize any efforts for private settlement"
8. V. White member OF the Committee OF lnves-
ton said 10 a TRIBUNE reporter that compromise was
utterly impossible for Mr.. Beecher. " ehoniu NC
attempt to buy off any from any act whatever sad
Mr.. White, or should he assent to suggestion look
ing q compromise. there would be nothing left or MIN
he could not stand day. do not believe SUCH an aD
surdty has entered for into the minds OF DIS
friends. certainly have heard nothing OF IL except
| through the newspapers AS for Mr. M0uiton or mr'
TiltOn favoring any compromise this Is equally I'm
probable. They have little to lose now and everything
to gain. They would fall still lower by any private
arrangement. They must needs prove something
against Mr. Beecher be destroyed in tho attempt.
No, Sir, there can be no compromise"
Augustus Storrs, member Of the Committee, was
equally emphatic in his reament of the subject, and
declared there foundation for the recent rumors
Mr.. Cleveland also in town yesterday, having re-
turned on Monday evening from his trip to tue noun
tains.
There apparently a growing uncasncss to have the
period Of statements and rnmors brought 10 an end
Among Mr.. Bcechers friends the desire Is strong TO
bring the scandal speedy conc. Isi0n. literary
gentleman OF this city, who holds important position
and is an unequv0cal friend of Mr. Beecher, said yes
terday that he could not understand why swift steps
had not been taken TO invaldie the testimony Of Mr.
Moulton" do not believe in him ALL" said he.
but he has made direct statement that Mr. Beecher
has confessed the Of adultery him, and repeat
edy conferred with him about avoiding the penalty OF
his guilt. Nothing as yet has been advanced TO nva
date his statement, and until something is done many
will believe him." This illustrates the feelings OF sone
who have aimed absolute confidence in Mr.. Beecher.
Everything points to the bursting OF the storm aresh
in few days tbe furhe,t. Even should Mr. Mouiton
adopt the highly improbable course OF Withholding his
promised contribution TO tho scandal literature, MT
TltOn is putting the finishing touches upon his
forthcoming reply to Mr.. Beecher and the Committee,
and expresses himself Indifferent whether Mr Mouton
speaks again not although he has no suspicion nat
he VIII keep silent. His own statement Nils Iuy 40
OF legal ana answers he prominent points III
the opposing papers win much elaboration ana with
many documents While reading the final draft
tns paper to Lila counsel, exJudge Morris, and few
personal friends cste.ay afternoon. the hall bell rang
and upon going 10 the door, Mr. IlltOns whole family
OF children gree. hnl-FOrencc Alice. Carroll, and
Frankieand It was happier moment tnan lie Lad seen