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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-07-25
A Severe Criticism from Senator Carpen-
ter's Organ.
From the Milwaukee Sentinel.


The blow is the shattering OF an idol that mas
been worshipped as it is never safe 10 worship o
human idol. Beecher is proved to be Il willy,
neartess pronIgatc. When the exposure had
come, when the injured husband had learned OF
his wrong iud was covering Beecner with for
great contrition, II Is true, and used language
which was mani!estly intended TO convey the idea
That he eOntem pla ted suicide but all the while he
seemed wiling that everybody should suffer rather
than himself An migrate, perhdlOus friend, a
selfish man Of the world cool and calculating lib
ertine ana an adulterer-it is In no other light
than THIS that the man who has been regarded as
the eXemplar and most eloquent advocate OF mod
ern Chris tianity stands before the world
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-07-25
Beecher Must Show that the Doe uments
Sc, Are FOrgeries.

TFrOm the UtIc3 Herald.
The charitable hopes and belief OF the people are
not justified thus far. If Mr.. Beecher cannot re-
iute the case made against him he stands con-
demned. 1t will not help him 10 say that Mr.. Til
ton is OF peculiar temperament, that in his
hands no one is sale. He must show that the
documents, concessions, pleadings, are forgeries
or We're written with an altogether different object
than is mere made TO appear. Ills denial OF the
helnous cTiminallty with Mrs. Titon so explicitly
set forth Will go for much; but his abject apollo
gieS. The illusions TO something dark scattered
through so many letters The mutual TREND and
witness, MOultOn Can he turn aside al these?
HIS long lie of eminent services weighs IN his
favor.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-07-25
The Illuminating Apologies.
from the Hartford Times.l

From the Hartford Times.l
Had it been true that Mr.. Triton knew OF hiA
wiies crime OF adultery with Mr.. Beecher, 1t does
not seem probable that he would have continued
to live with her as his vile, and readily sign an
agreement Of friendship with Mr.. Beecher. On the
other hand, it does not seem probable that MI.
Beecher would have signed sucn Illuminating
apologies, and made declarations that he desired
to die, and had probably preached his last sermon
on account OF the lncOnsiderate advice to one OK
his parshloners to procure divorce from hus-
band who was running loose with impure women.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-07-25
New England Legal Opinions.

FfOm the New HAVen PNlIadIuHl.I
Mr. Titon's statement and Mr.. Beecher's partial
reply to 1t continue to furnish the principal topic
OF conversation. As regards the first, IL is the
opinion of several eminent lawyers from different
sections of the state who are IN attendance on the
session OF the Legislature. tnat 1t is document OF
remarkable power, which requires To be met by
the strongest and clearest evidence IN rebuttal.
In the words of one OF them-"lf had 10 defend
client against such charges as are there presented
l should feel that had very difficult, though by
no means an impOs slble, task 1t Is not thought
that Mr.. Beecher's answer throws very much light
on the case.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-07-25
Beecher's Answer Everything Tha
Could BE Desired.
From the Philadelphia II

From the Pnliauelphia leieRrapu
SO lar as 1t goes Mr.. Beechers answer is every
thing that could be desired. II Is perfect in tone.
There is decision, heartness. q candor, and,
above all, a manliness, causing the document to
present most marked contrast TO that which
called 1t forth. Ia word 1t Is characteristic OF
the author; worthy OF him. To those who have
made study oil the man 1t VIII be conclusive OF
his innocence of the gross charges that have been
preferred against him, aud II Will supply very
complete explanation OF those letters and otner
utterances which have been SO confounding to
most DeOOle.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-07-25
VIEWS OF CORRESPONDENTS.

8 EDITOR OF TIE HERALD

TO TIE EDITOR OF TIE HERALD:-
"AnG upon set day Herod, arrayed in royal!
apparel, sat upon his throne, and made an grafton
unto them. And the people gave shout, saying
Ii Is the voice OF a god, and not vi man. Ana
Immediately the angel or the Lord smote him, be-
cause he gave not God the glory: ana he was
eaten OF WORMS and gave up the ghost.'Acts Xii,
2l-23 G..
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-07-25

From the Bangor Whig.i

without discussing this remarkable assault by a
husband upon the honor OF his wife and the
mother OF his children we are impeed to remark
that the whole frightful story seems more like the
rawlings Of q mailman than the deliberate utter
ance OF Il sane person. and that such a0horrent
accusations wi have to be sustained by stronger
proof than plausible circumstantlal evidence, be-
fore they can be credited by the public And now
MIR. Beecher is entitled to be heard In reply TO the
shocking charges which have thus been hurled
upon him with such accumulation of detail.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-07-25
Lacking the Pluck of u Mouse.
lFrom tne trenton True AmerIean.l

From the Trenton True Americana
II Mr.. nlton had been man with the pluck OF
mouse, II his statement is to be believed, he would
have taken that ''Dcar Pastor'' in his arms and
pitched him down stairs, or thrown him out OF the
window. The elder Weller whom Dickens i'm.
mortalZed, was drawer than TitOn. After ne nad
told his woes TO his son sammy, and when Stiggins
came, as usual TO the rum bottle after the lunera
or Mrs. Weller the venerable parent. sayinz, 81
can't stand 1t any longer, sammy" TOOK out tne
Rev. Mr. Stiggins ana dipped his head in the horse
trough. All the world has honored the elder We'll
Ter Tor the vindcatiOn OF his honor. and the dead
novelist was trlte teacher to the New YORK
celebrities,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-07-25
Bcecher Compared to King David.
From the Chicago Post.l

The morning papers Jump at conclusions when
they assert that Tiltons statement would convict
Beecher OF adultery before a jury. 1t would do
nothing OF the KIND. The most IL could do would
be to afford o strong presumption that Beecner
loved MIS- Iiton, ana that tue latter reciprocated
the anection that both afterwards repented their
mprudence and were forgiven, and that alter the
matter was condoped the relations OF the parties
were beyond criticism from moral standpoint
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-07-25
he Opinion OF "a Family Man

IsLAND
To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD
have read what has transpired of the Beecher-
Triton scandal but have suspended judgment in
the case until the investigation has been
concluded. There are, however, Ia connec.
ton with 1t certain side issues OF great
public importance which should not for moment
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-07-25
The Public VIII Wonder.
From the Philadelphia Evening Chronic

From the Philadelphia Evening Chroniclel
Inc public Will wonder why Mr. Beecher LOOK
on" so, ana "even wished he were dead" II this
was all; but perhaps that Is Mr. Beecher'S way.
ior our part we wish 10 have done with the whole
hu-lness' IL Is hol II MT matter lor public discus
SION, and now that We have "A SQUARE lssue of men-
udcly nctWeeh the TWO men, why should we NOT
ieaVe theln 10 settle 1t without assistance from
OUTSIDE inere hts been enough said TO overthrow
nan dozen popular idols, and we do not know
what more anybody wants.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-07-25
Tilton an Image Breaker.

FTUm,the CINCINNATI Enqulref.I
II this story be the truth the Christian religion
which, like every other religion or party or cause
must be judged 10y It's leaders and representatives
does not stand to-day among unbeeving men ex-
actly as II stood Yesterday. In the downfall OF a
great man, representative OF o greater cause,
noue should and few will rejoice. But while we
were gazing at the IDOL the image breaker came.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-07-25
THE PRESS ON THE DENIAL.


From the Utica Herald
Mr.. Beecher admits that the letters published
over his signature by Tilton were written by him
(Beecherl, but that there are two elements in
them-the expression Of his grief and his desire 60
shield the honor OF an innocent woman. why this
honor should be injured by Mr.. 1ilton's dlsnonor
and hence the necessity OF any shielding, is not
stated.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-07-25
MILLIONS bowed Down.

From the Rochester EXPRESS.
II is unnecessary Tor US to refer at length TO the
profound impression produced by The statement
OF Tilton throughout the country yesterday, Mill
ions were bowed down in spirit by the ntelli
gence while many others-too many lOr the credit
O our kind -eXuted over ii. we nope That what
is TO viii speedily and that 1t will be so
conclusive that when the Is closed 1t snail De
closed forever,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-07-25
Beecher,s Dish.wa.ery AnswerI WEAK.

From the Bridgeport COMM Farmer.1
The explanation OF the letters con aimed IN Til
toms statement is weak. Beecher was not the
man to descend into such depths OF woe as
portrayed in those letters for the puerlle
assigned IN his counter statement. should Mrs.
Tilton's statement, said to DE forthcoming, be as
dish watery as Mr.. Beechers, the popular jury
will be compelled to q quick verdict.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-07-25
IL Tilton Tells the Truth, Then.-

[FTUm tNp PItSUUrR GuZette.J
If Theodore Tilton tells the truth, then Is Henry
Ward Beecher one Of the very worst OF men II, as
we are very strongly inclined TO believe Tton has
gotten himself into position where falsehood
seemed to him the only door of escape then has
he forfeited every claim to confidence. IN any
event he has proved himself to be Gully or q liar
neither horn OF which dilemma can be u very pleas
ant one to hang to.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-07-25
Will Frank Moulton Speak

From the Troy Whig]
There Is possibility that Mr.. Tilton may be the
victim OF jealousy for 'trnes light as air." the
poet says ''are to the jealous confirmation strong
as proof from holy WRIT Thus far the case is not
proved. What one man asserts the other posi-
lively denies. We are told That Frank MoutOn
will make a statement. His position was one Of
What he shall say Will be received with the credit
that should attach to the testimony OF man
whom MIR. Beecher and Mr.. TtltOn equally trusted.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-07-25
A Reputation Tarnished.
fEr0m the R0St0n Traynllarl

A reputation that has been achieved by the pub
lie work OF years is furnished by this accusation;
but all may be, and all good men trust, will be,
made clear by MIN. when he will be loved and hon.
Ored the more, as the present dtmness gives place
to the old ustre. Ii he Is guilty, and that TACT Is
made apparent, many will be made SAD, but it will
be only another proof that 1t Is vain to look Tor
perfection in man, to trust for guidance TO any
human counsellor.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-07-25
A Plea of Nolo tontendere.

from the Taunton MASS GazettcI
MIR. Beecher's reply to the charges Of Theodore
Tilton, as published to-day, reads rather like
plea OF nolo contendere than an explicit. manly
denial. He apparently wishes his committee to
carry out the matter and settle the affair to suit
themselves as TO his guilt.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-07-25

OF course this hypothesis, even. leaves Beeeher,
in view OF his position and proie- sion, IN very
bad shape, but not nearly so bad as David was IN
when he sent the husband OF Bathsheba TO the
forefront OF the battle; and yet even DAVID was
forgiven upon confession and repentance.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-07-25

from the Wilmington DeI.) CONNER

From the Wilmington (Dell Commercially
II We nope. on the other hand, that tho
charges 1t contains are not true: ana, besides the
force OF Mr.. Beecher's denial many Of the features
and internal evidences OF the statement are cal-
rying public opinion to such belief. MeanWnile
let us await the verdict vi the investigation.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-07-25
Beecher In a Desperate Situation,
From the CLEVELAND Herald

FROM the CIeVelanu HeraId.I
To say that the document is much more formld.
able and convincing than the public had been led
TO expect from Mr.. Titons vague and indefinite
utterances heretofore is stating the case very
mildly, and there are not a few who will agree
with MIR. Titon that 1t Is ''unanswerable." Never
theless, Ill that charitable spirit which has from
the beginning marked the attitude OF the puolic
Toward Mr.. Beecher, popular Judgment will still he
held in suspense until both sides OF the case are
heard in full Mr. TlltOn's statement is the begin
ming OF the end, and the final summing up must be
reached In q very short time. Mr.. Beecher is In a
very desperate situation, and should have every
chance.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-07-25
Let Us Re Just.

[Fron, the Titusvile pa Herald
n But let us be just, nor diverted from q
righteous judgment by silly womans desperate
protestatiuns. or by great mans ingenious and
eloquent sophistry. For Beecher. however, no
plea will save him II he be guilty. He Is damned
villain and the lnqusition ought to be revived for
his special retribution.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-07-25
MIR. Beecher's Reply.

TFTUH IHe SyIUCUst JUUTHuI'I
The sworn statement OF Theodore Tlton, the
publication of which created profound sensation
and sadness yesterday, has elected reply from
Mr.. Beecher, which, although not intended TO
cover all the counts in TiltOnS indictment, Will
nevertheless do very much to alay the apprehen-
sions that were awakened in the minds OF Mr..
Beecher's friends when the specific charges made
by Triton were first made public.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-07-25
Moulton Can Clear Up the Mystery.

The letters are the only damaging thing, but
when reaG in the light OF the theory that Mr.
Titon had become degraded and Mr.. Beecher has
sided with Mrs. Tilton, they open a large room for
explanation. We douot not that the forthcoming
statements OF Mr.. Beecher and Mrs. Tilton Will
make the mystery clear and certainly MIR. Mouton
can do II.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-07-25
Would BE Terrible Blow.
[ErOm the Trenton Gazettel

The conviction or Mr.. Beecher OF the foul and
outrageous crime OF which he is accused would he
OF the most terrible and injurious blows at the
cause OF morality and at faith in all human
professions and evidences OF goodness that has
ever shocked the moral sense OF the world
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-07-25
Beecher Opens Gallsntly.


Mr.. Beechers defence opens galanty. Tie
rickety statement of Theodore Tilton is fatally
punctured by the calm. manly ana convincing de-
NAL OF TWO important points in his accusation
THESE, Mr.. Reecher afirms, are without the SHADOW
OF foundation. no 'semblancer OF any such occur
rences those alleged having TRANSFERRED
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-07-25
TiltOn's Belloyvings.
From the Boston News.l

DOSlUH 1NOWS.I
Mr.. TiltOn had complaint to make public
even though he alleges all along he knew the
greatest preacher OF the age to be a seducer and
hypocrite; but when to the seduction of his wife
Mr. Beecher added lancied blow at Tiltons self
love the land is made resonant With his below
ingS,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-07-25
Too Early to Form an Opinion.

from the Hartford COurant-General Hawey's
paper.
1t is still too early TO form an opinion, but 1t Is
not too much to say that the public confidence III
Mr.. Beecher has not yet been destroyed. His full
statement Is yet to come, and he has only to fur
nish sufficient explanation OF the strange letters
to MI. MOuton to regain his old place and more.
He IS too good Judge of human nature not to
know that any lack OF frankness, any attempt at
deceit or subteriuge Will be infinitely worse than
"a iull confession. As the case now stands there
can be but one OF two issues. Either Tilton is
most malicious aI, coward and fend or MI.
critic. Until the latter proposition shall be proved
beyond question the public will believe the former.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-07-25
The World Waits Patiently.
IFrom the BROOKLYN E. d. Times. /

Mrs. Tilton's statement adds nothing to Mr..
Beecner's, only SO lar as she gives clearer insight
into her own domestic troubles. The case stands
as 1t did yesterday amt the world waits patiently
Tor Mr. Beecher and Frank Moulton TO speak.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-07-25
Exploded at Last.
from the Buffalo Express.

From the Buffalo EXpress.1
Well, Mr.. Theodore Titon has empted himself at
last. The mountain has been in labor. and more
than twenty headed monster has been brought
forth. 1t is impossible TO read the statement Of
TilJOn In relation to the Beecher scandal without
a ieeing OF inefabe disgust Tor the dwelling
apology OF q man who could bring himself to the
task OF such utter self-degradatiOn.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-07-25
A Southern View.

From the Knoxville Press and Herald.l
We cannot help thinking that Tilton could not
be ignorant all this time OF what he charges now,
all the circumstances and the evidence pointing TO
tho contrary. If he was not and has held his peace
until this time there VIII be out lew that will re-
tain any regard or respect for him or care which
one Ia the most criminal.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-07-25
.sNudi Alteram Partem."
[Ernm the Cincinnati liazettel

We say again, as we said yesterday, now is the
time TO remember the old Latin proverb-audi
0,eronl pajten. Let the jury In this case, which
Is now the great public, bear IN mind that the
evidence Is not yet all H. Until IL Is justice 10 all
parties requires that the verdict should not DE de-
cded upon.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-07-25
"a Terribly Damaging Case"
[2rom the Newark Journal


But while waiting and earnestly hoping for the
best, 1t is impossible TO stihe the sad, sorrowlul
and painful conclusion which every Intelligent
person must inevitably reach upon Il careful
perusal OF Mr.. IlltOns statement and that Is that
ne has made out terribly damaging case against
the pastor OF Ply mouth, which must be met prompt
ly, iully, uneQuivOcally.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-07-25
Something Wrong.

IFTUIl IHU xfIUHIIy JUuT HuI'I
They reveal prolonged ana agonizin8
effort to prevent this cloud from bursting which
looks out OF all proportion to the character now
assigned it. II the wrong were as venia and as
comparatively innocent as the pure though fervid
regard now described, why such hoods OF grief and
why such an extraordinary attempt TO suppress
the disclosure?
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-07-25
ANOTHER CARD FROM MR. NAVE.
RICK.

MI Augustus Maverick, an intimate friend OF
Triton, published the other Gay a letter to the
public, explaining that the sole responsibility for
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-07-25
The Denial Is Not Enough.
from the Washington Star.l

Elsewhere IN to-day's paper will be found Mr..
Beecher's preliminary reply to The statement or
Mr.. Tilton. 1t is in the nature OF general Genial.
and 1t Is worth as much, perhaps, as an answer of
that sort could be from any man living. But 1t
does not meet the case
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-07-25
The Pulpit God of Plymouth Church.
from the Rrldgeport Earlner.l

Theodore TiltOn has finally made his words good,
and the 'pupit god of Plymouth church viii be
compelled to defend himself publicly and openly,
or hereafter cease that subtle persecution OF Mr..
Triton in which he has so long allowed his friends
TO engage, with the vain hope that to blacken Til
TOMS motives was to whlten his own sadly soiled
character.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-07-25
MOultOn 10 the Rescue-Eeecher singing
Among the Angels.
from the Providence Press

from the Providence Press.l
Mr. TitOn asserts; Mr.. Beecner and AIRS. Tlton
deny. Now the man who holds the key OF the
whole matter is the mutual and conhded-ln fiend
of all the parties Mr.. Frank ID. Moulton, and pos.
s,bly also Mr.. CARPENTER When these gentlemen
give their testimony 10 the committee and the
public the VIII be closed, and the Judgment
entered up for all time. Both Mr. Beecher anu Mr..
TitOn will be assigned their true positions. III an
insane jealousy has moved MI. Iliton lie Will retire
from the contest with the excavations OF the Whoie
civilized world II Mr.. Beecher has acted living
lie for all these years ne had far better be singing
among the angels Than meeting the storm winch
VIII lall upon him.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-07-25
The Letters Must Carry Conviction.
from the Cleveland Leader.1

OICVclurIu LcuucI'1
Throwing out every word Mr.. Tilton
writes the letters alone must carry conviction.
Even the afhdavit OF Mr.. Carpenter. unsupported
by other evidence, would, II believed, establish
the TACT of great wrong done Mr. TIton by Mr..
Beecher.
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From the Utica Herald
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-07-25
Difficult to Sec Any Escape for the Ac-
cused.
from the Hartford Times.l

From the Hartford Times
The threatened disclosure by Theodore Tilton
has at length appeared and 1t is terrible indict-
ment OF Henry Ward Beecher. Until Mr.. Beecher
brings forth his promised counter statement 1t
would not be just to pronounce Judgment against
him. yet 1t Is difficult to see or imagine any posi-
BILE escape for him. The difficulty Is that he him
self furnishes the repeated proofs Of his own mis-,
conduct in his own handwriting. His verbal
proposition, testified to by Mr. Carpenter, is also
damaging circumstance. But no proposition to
pay the expenses OF the wrOnged man and vile, II
they would go TO Europe and live, can be hall so
damaging to the good name OF this world-fumous
preacher as his own written admissions OF his re.
latiOns with Mrs. Tilton and OF his continued
schemes and falsehoods to hide his sin. Beecher's
conduct unless 1t can be satisfactorily explained
has been such as should forever end his minis
terial career.
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from the Boston Traveller.l

Those who wish to learn the truth concerning
the Beecher scandal should read his denial oil the
accusations O. Theodore Tilton, which Is given on
the first page OF to.day's Traveller.