Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-07-17
THE BEECHER INVES TIGATION.

This sad business loses more of its interest
as time passes. We have the report that Mr..
Beecher is sick, which is also denied and it
is now known that Titon and his wife have
separated. The Tribune of Wednesday
morning had the following:
Another sad chapter has been added to the
unfortunate scandal which for weeks has
been upon everybody's lips. Rumors have
long been current regarding the domestic in
felicity of Mr.. and Mrs. Tilton, and now the
crisis has been reached, and the house is
divided against itself. Mrs. Tilton, acting
for herself, went before the investigating com
m,tee appointed by Mr. Beecher mme diately
after it was organized and gave testimony
which did not coroborate but, on the con-
trary, was opposed to the version Of the story
which the public letters of Mr.. Tilton had
favored, and which has suited the various the
cries of those who believe Mr. Beecher in the
wrong. In the excited state. of mind which
possessed both the one and the other, it was
not surprising that this act on her part should
be followed by immediate separation of the
man and wife, and the result was that after
consulting with friends she left her home, and
is at present at the house of Edward j.
Ovington, jr., with whose family she has long
been upon intimate terms. From what can
be gathered from her friends and indirectly
from herself, she takes this step deliberately
and with the purpose of adhering to her posi-.
ton, unless Mr.. Tilton should conclude to
keep back the statement which he has prom
sed regarding Mr.. Beecher. For the present
however, she intends to maintain silence so
far as the public are concerned, and, having
given her testimony to the investigating COM
nittee, to await the developments of the next
few days with patience.
Meanwhile efforts are being made to bring
the work of the committee to sudden end
The committee claim to have no part in this
attempt but others Of Mr.. Beecher's friends
are exerting themselves, mutual friends Of
Mr.. Tilton and Mr.. Beecher are seeking to
effect it, and it is thought by mary who are
fully acquainted with the history of the case
and the character of the evidence, that the
week will not end before a settlement is
reached. To the public the course ok Mrs,
Tlton augurs i'll for her husband and the un.
qualified friends of Mr.. BeeeEer regard it as
entirely overturniBg any charges which have
been limited at, or that Mr.. Tilton is likely to
present, while those who sustain the latter
assert that the circumstances of her testimony
and action will have little weight in the face
of the evidence, should this ever be given.
Frank Moulton, who holds or has held the
iCttSi VI aPOiUEy Wblch lItOU lUC0fDOT-
ated into his recent defense, and who has
possession of other papers for which both
sides seem to have much respect, has made
statement before the committee which he had
previously read to Mr.. Beecher and Mr.. Til
ton, and in which, in view of the facts of
which he is conversant, he urges that the
present issue be settled by Mr. Beecher's
frankly stating that he had COMMITTED an Of
tense against Mr.. Tilton, for which it was
necessary to apologize, and for which he did
apologize in the language of letter, part of
which .has been quoted" and that sit was
necessary for Mr.. Tilton to have made the
defense against DR.. Leonard Bacon which he
did make He adds: at is better now that
the committee should not report: and in
place of report, Mr.. Beecher himself should
make the statement which l have suggested !;
or that, if the committee does report, the re.
port should be recommendation to Mr.
Beecher to make such a statement Should
the work of the committee continue, however,
he says; ''As am fully conversant with tine
facts and evidences, l shall, as between these
parties, if necessary, deem it my duty to
state the truth, in order that the world NAV
be well informed before pronouncing its judg.
meGt with reference to either. | therefore
suggest to you that they be heard; that if then
you deem it necessary that / should appear
before you, will do So"
He was assured that full statement was
desired from him, under oath. of all that he
knew regarding the matter under iuvestiga-
ton. Certain members of the committee are
determined that nothing now shall stop the in
vestigation, and should Mr. Beecher as well
as Mr.. Tilton appear before them-which is
hardly expected-they will have abundance
OF documentary evidence to enable them to
Judge wisely and riehteously.
There was an interchange of views and
courtesies on both sides yesterday, which
gave rise to the impression that private set,
Element would yet be reached, but should the
committee adhere to their first position, and
Mr.. Tilton be determined to contribute his
statement the whole truth, whatever it may
be, must soon be known. r#
MIR. Titon retains his children at his home
in Livingston street, and Mrs. Titon expects
to remain for the present where she now is.
The excitement has bean intense with her for
many days, and she now wishes to & ain rest
and quiet.
POLTT/H4ye