The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1874-08-30
Telegraph,c-Forsisn An.lrs.


that 100000 troops will be added to
the army by consumption.
Observation-Disclosures, n1aItera.
MONTGOMERY, August 28.-Elias NJ.
Kiels, Judge of the City Court OF
Eufaula, was arrested last night, on
the charge of aiding felon to escape.
He was committed, in default of So, 900
bail. Today. several citizens of Eu-
faula were arrested, charged with q
violation Of the Enforcement Act. and
will reach Montgomery tonight. A
case Of the same sort was tried before
United States Commissioner Dresser,
yesterday, and was dismissed-the
proof showing that the assault COM
planned of was provoked by the prose-
cutor, who mistook one Of the defend
ants hogs for his own aud shot it.
NEW YORK, August 2S. The Beccher
investigating committee have submit
ted their report. They conclude: 1.
That Bee,her did not commit adultery
with Mrs. Tilton at any time or place
whatever. 2. That Beecher hos never
committed any unchaste or improper
act with Mrs. Tilton, nor made any
nnchaste or improper remark. proffer
or solicitation to her, of any kind or
description whatever. 8. II this were
question of errors OF judgment on
the part Of Mr.. Beeoher. it would be
easy to criticise, especially in the light
of recent events. In such criticism,
even to the extent of regrets and Gen.
sure, we are sure no man would join
more sincerely than Mr.. Beecher him
self. 4. We lind nothing whatever in
the evidence that should impair the
perfect confidence Of the Plymouth
Church OF the world in the Christian
character and integrity of Henry Ward
Beecher. And now lot the peace Of
God that passeth all understanding
rest and abide with Plymouth Church
80 much aud 80 long nfli'ctsi. Signed
by Henry w. Sage, Augustus Storrs,
Henry Nj. Cleveland, Horace b. Claain,
John Winslow, S. V. White.
TOPEKA, KANSAS. August 29.-An
extra session of the Legislature has
been called, to relieve the people suf-
fering from the grass-hoppers.
NEW YORK, August 29.-The report
of the Investigating Committee was
read by Prof. Raymond. Daring the
reading of the report, frequent inter
ruptions were cuused by applause
which followed certain passages sus
tanning Buecher, and outbursts of
laughter were drawn out by any ullu-
slons to Moulton and his participation
in the matter. The concluding por-
ton OF the report and summing up Of
tho committee were received with
waving OF handkerchiefs. huts, 60,
and the applause which greeted its
ending wae almost deafening. During
church meeting after the report had
been read, Raymond said: "In all that
vast evidence taken before the COLA
mittee, he cluimed that there was not
single line which disproyed Henry
Ward Beeoher's story" The speaker
recapitulated some portions of the evi-
dence taken before the committee, and
in referring to AIR. Moulton's purt in
the affair, he said: "Mr. Francis d.
Moulton has tried to poison the minds
OF the men against Mr. Beecher."
This seemed to raise Moulton, and
standing up erect. be glared at the
speaker aud exclaimed twice, in tones
which echoed through the building,
'You are q liar, sir." Instantly ali
was confusion; mon md women rose
to their feet-the latter mounting on
seats and joining ia the cry with
hearty goodwill of "Put him out!"
"Shame, sirl" go. &C., mingled With
loud and prolonged Kissing, in tho
midst of which Mr.. Halliday came
forward, and making himself heard
above the din, partially restored order,
"Gentiemen, let him sit still and hear
the TRUTH" but Moulton still re-
mained on his feet, glaripg around
like wild beast at bay and saying, II
dare you to put mo out" rwo police
officers appeared behind AIR. Moulton.
and he resumed his seat. The report
was adopted unanimously. The police
protected Moulton while leaving the
building. and they hurried him down
an alley way to where carringe was in
waiting. into which he was pushed,
rather than helped, and with police
officer standing on each step of the
vehicle. was driven rapidly away. The
audience then quietly dispersed.
The San capti ms an interview with
Moulton, after last nights Plymouth
Church scenes, sis Moulton crazy?"
wherein Beecher comes to the mutual
friend for assistance in O matter of
rape, which Beecher confessed having
committed. Moulton will hold the
documents in this case for the Court.
New YORK, August 29.-Another
cable despatoh repOrts D'Contn ed;tor