Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-08-29
NASHVILLE. TENN, SATURDAY, AUGUST 20. 1874

if he was going to rise to his feet but was
restrained by some of those in his immedi-
ate vicinity.
A call was now raisde for Mr.. Rossiter
W. Raymond, who responded in shcu
speech. He recapitulated some portions OF
the evidence taken befOle the committee,
and in referring 10 Mr.. Moulton's part in
the affair he said, Mr.. Francis ID. MOultOn
has tried to poison the minds Of men
against Mr.. Beecher.
This seemed to raise Mr.. MOultOn's ire,
and standing erect he giared at the speaker
and exclaimed twice in a loud voice,
'sYOu re aEIiar, SIR. Your q Liar,
SIr.''
Instantly all was confusion. Men and
women rose to their feet, the latter mount
ing on the seats and joining in the cry with
hearty good will Of
~Put Him Out"
Shame Sir" etc., mingled with loud an
prolonged kissing, in the midst OF which Ar
Holiday came forward, and making HIM
self heard above the din, partially restored
order, saying ''Gentlemen, let him sit still
and hear the truth"
But MOultOn still remained on his feet,
and saying, 81 dare you TO put me out" A
couple of police officers put in an appear
ance behind Mr.. MOultOn and he resumed
his seat.
Order being partially restored, Mr.. Ray
mond continued: Well, now, i want TO
say something 10 you about blackmailing.
lCries Of @Yes, 90 for the blackmailer.Tl J
He claimed that Mr.. TiltOn did not
know where the money came
N,,e aviHant Mr.
Monitor pad him the money out Of his
own pocket. Was it it upon his insinua-
tions, Garbled language and Letters? Was it
upoR this. he wanted to know. They were
to wait and doubt. With regard to the pis-
tol. il was not pretended by Mr.. Beecher or
advanced by Mr.. MOultOn, thai under the
influence Of the pistol he was hurried or
intimidated to any action. The story OF the
pistol was lust this. 1t went TO
show the character Of man who went to
call upon minister with his pistol. He
concluded his address by stating that, come
what might, they would all stand by the
man who had stood up 80 nObly for them.
The chairman then put the question on
receiving the report Of the committee and
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. offered. OnmOtlon
it was passed by standing vote, with the
waving OF lsllS dilu ldliNhtiNAilOL' "ASA
the ayes were called for. but when the
nays were called.
Frank MOuIfOn only Rose
and was greeted with a perfect storm OF
Kisses, and another uprOar succeeded, but
was calmed in a slight degree, when Mr..
Gilbert TOse and offered resolutions tender
inc thauks TO the members OF the commit
tee for the faithful, Impartial manner in
which they had performed their duties, and
also 10 the counsel Of the committee for
their valuable services. This was abO
adopted. A motion was made TO adjourn,
but Mr. Holiday announced that the pro-
eeedings WOuldterminate with the doxOlOgy.
At this junction Mr.. MOultOn arose from
his seat and pushed his way toward the
door through tte surging crowd that blocked
the passage. During his route he was
hustled on every side, and when he reached
the hallway many hands we're outstretched
as if TO
Wreak Vengeance
upon him, but the crowd was kept of by
police officers, who hurried him down the
alley way to where a carriage was in wait
ing, into which he was pushed rather than
helped. and with a police officer standing
on each step Of the vehicle, it was driven
rapidly away. The audience then quietly
dispersed.