The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1874-09-01
SCENE AFTER THE READING.
MoULroN APPEARS AM. KICKS UP a RUNPu

MoULroN APPEARS AND KICKS UP a RUMPUS
A LIVELY sHINDY.
During the reading of The report, frequent in
terruptionS were caused by applause which fol-
lowed the reading of certain passages sustaining
Mr.. Beecher, anSr outbursts of laughter were
drawn out by any illusions to the mutual
friend Moulton. and his participation in the
matter. The concluding portion OF the report,
and the summing up of the committee. were
received with the waving of handkerchiefs
hats and whatever else came handy, and the
applause which greeted its ending was almost
deafening. AT this point Mr.. Moulton came
into the front portion of the church and took a
seat along side the platform and at the repor-
ter's table. He pulled out note book and PEN
Gil and prepared to take notes, A gentleman
TO address the meeting. He was invited to the
platform where he gave the name OF Mr..
Blair, he moved that the report of
adopted. He said the committee had rendered
their verdict, and it now remained for the peo.
pie of Plymouth Church TO indorse il, as il was
now oficially laid before them. He was satisfied
that this report would be accepted by ell. If
not, let any person who was against it
speak o. forever hold their tongues. Mr.. Moul-
ton here made movement as IL he was going to
rise to his feet but was restrained by some of
those in his immediate vicinity. call was now
raised for Mr.. Rossiter w. Raymond. who
sponded in short speech. He recapitllated
the committee, and in referring to Mr.. Moul-
tons part In the affair, he said that Mr.. Francis
IL.
men against Mr.. Beecher. This seemed TO raise
Mr.. Moultons ire, and, standing erect, he glared
at the speaker: and exclaimed twice IN loud
voice, /" You're a liar, sir. You're a
liar, sir" Insanity all was confusion. Men
and women rose to their feet, the latter Mount
hearty good viii OF SPut him out p .'sname.
sir!' ETC., etc.. mingled with loud and
Mr. Halliday came forward and making himself
heard above the din partially restored order
h Rnf CT a nod Or1
his feet, and saying, 81 dare You 10 put me
out" couple OF police officers put in an
resumed his seat. order being partially
restored Mr.. Raymond continued, "well, now
ing" Cries of ''yes, go for the blackmailerD He
claimed that Mr.. Tilton did not know
Where was the evde0 that Mr. from Mouoa
paid him the money out of his own pocket.
Was ii upon his insinuations. CARRIED language
they were TO wait and doubt. With regard TO the
pistol. IL was not pretended by Mr.. Beecher or
advanced by Mr.. Moulton that under the infiu-
ence OF the pistol he was nurreid or intimidated
any action. The story of the pistol was just this:
1t went to shsw the charac er of a man who
concluded his address by stating that,
s come What might they would .. al stand
molly Cor them. The chairman then put the
question on receiving the report of the commit
On motion 1t was passed by stand
ing vote with the waving OF hats
ana nandkerchiefs,when the ayes were called
Tor, but when the nays were called Moulton
only rose, and was greeted with perfect storm
of misses, and another uproar succeeded, but
was Gained in slight degree when Mr.. Gilbert
rose and offered resolution rendering thanks
20 the members of the COM
mittee for the faithful and
impartial manner in which they
had performed their duties, and also to the coun-
sci OF the committee for their valuable services.
This was also adopted. A motion was made
TO adjourn, bnt Mr.. Halliday announced
that the proceedings would terminate with
the singing of the dOxology. At this juncture-
MoultOn arose from his seat and pushed his way
toward the door through the surging crowd
which, blocked the passage. During his route he
was hustled every side. and when he
reached the hallway many hands were
outtretched as If to wreak vengeance upon him
but the crowd was kept of by police officers,
who hurried him down the alieyway
% where carriage was in waitings
INTO which he was pushed rather than helped,
md with a police officer standing on each Step
II the vehicle il was driven rapidly away The
audience then quietly dispersed.