New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-12-31

Al tbn Tomhs Police Court '
PLYMOUTH CHURCH SHAUOG'S,
MR. BErCurR Is TH>NKTUL FOR TIE EXPERIENCES
OF THE PAST YEAR

MR. BErCIIrR is THNNKFUI. FOR TIE EXPERT SCES
OF THE PAST YEAR
The Plymouth Church lcct1rc-rJom was
nearly filed last night, and the prayer meeting was OF
UNUSUAL interest. After the usual preliminary dcyo'
tional services Mr.. Beecher began his talk by saying
that the occasion hcius the last prayermcctnE Of the
year. naturally appropriate 10 cast back the e!"
over the past year. Those he Sald who overlook their
experiences should Judge that good Which raises ther
higher InoOd and harms the lower. aud call that BAD
which lowers the higher manhood and clcVatos the
lower Imagine one man getting mp and saying that
It has "A bad year for him. He has had innch
sickness and suffering, and IL, L,rl has laid His
hands upon him very heavily. But the Angel
OF Truth standing up, sd "a: This growing
along the ground like vine, bu. Law" been training
hill UP and shan make very good vine of him. II has
been PROSPEROUS ycal for him." Another saws
that lie has had much and trOulr, nut il tLanhfl
that God Las made it for HIM. Tho angel
comes forward and kcnne him to bush, says that it
bias made great progress and gaiucd IN strength, and
though it has not actually osSomcd has grown buds.
The year has been good one. third man mas been
much blessed he has a"cn little trouble ana Ills
wealth has increased. Tee a.scl says in that MANS
case that has the worst he has lad for ten
years. lie has prcspcrcd In outward show ana mas had
social Joys but he has not grown, and Is not one whit
better nor Lar ger for his experience The lesson OF this
is, that should profit by the inward experience not
the outward.
As for myself continued Mr.. Beecher, the past year
has been u prosperous 1t has rolled away many
burdens, and brought much tranquility OF mind
more than have had in many years My nature has
been touched with all that makes INC wiser, hopeful,
patient and 1t has been year OF great
conservation to AIN profoundly grateful, and can
truly say that have bitterness fagainst any man.
NV sky has bceu without cloud. have gone through
trials and have out living Christian 1t has been
harvest year for inc, ana nave garncred enough i9r
I nuf fee a
stOrehouse for me.
Dining the last few words Of Mr. Beecher many OF his
audience IN tears and all, including the speaker,
were visibly affected. As customary, various mem
hers tue congregation made remarks Last night the
Sunday-schOo ard mission work was the chief topic
and all the reports wero ENCOURAGING Nearly all OF the
speakers referred In terms Of euOSy to their pastor
some thanking him for ENCOURAGEMENT given, and
Others for his example o: herois'n aud magnaIity In
saying that he did not wish TO encourage his
people in expressing Of commentator regarding
him. have said he RETAINED from commencing you
public because l have thought it nos appropriate
ana not in good taste for word sp0ken here ia In
stantly proclaimed on the housctop5. Plymouth Church
has appeared IN the newspaper, but It has appeared
factiuOnsy externally People VINO know nothing about
Plymouth Church, except what they hear through the
newspapers, know very little about IL. III there
cnnrcn wnen s' mo ri nIT % men. T1una TO-
Plymouth Church. then don't know where ind II
could never leave Plymouth Church except to 20 TO
Heaven.
KIND WORDS FROM DIR. BACON AND DIR. PORTER
The Rev. DR.. Bacon OF Yale College WAS In Brooklyn
recently. During conversation a member the
Plymouth Church Investigating Committee he said
had been great change in public opinion on
the subject of Mr. Beecher's guilt AS far d my
perleuce goes SAID ne, "the majority OF people in
the country believe in Mr. Beechers entire innocence
Much Of this is due to the thorough exposure Of the
falseness Of the charge In relation TO the first Mrs.
Bowen and Miss Proctor. The skies Frightening
Mr. Beecher and have no doubt OF the ultimate com
plete establishment Of his innocence"
Tue Rev DR. Noah Porter OF Yale College also in
Brooklyn last week, aud made friendly call on Mr..
Beecher During the interview Mr.. Beecher said DIR.
Porter have been invited by your college to deliver
supplementary Of lectures on theology three In
number 70 follow those delivered by DR. John Hall OF
New York have accepted this Invitation, but you
what circumstances au surrounded BY. 1 am euvel-
oped In lawsuits aud under charges that affect
moral character. 1 feel constrained TO free you FROM
tue engagement. Please consider 1t Cancelled" Br.
Porter replied with great warmth: IL shall do no such
thins believe IN your moral integrity with all my
heart Yale College believes In you New England be-
lievesin you cannot release you FROM your engage
tnent." Mr. Baecher submitted and the course OF lee
lures will be delivered.
PREPARATIONS FOR The CIVIL SUIT.
Active preparations are making for the civil suit OF
Theodore TtUn against Mr.. Beeoher on Monday. Five