The New York herald., 1874-08-01
What President Porter, of
Yale, Thinks.
POPULAR EXPRESSIONS
Why the Divorce Suit Would Be
a Failure.
EROCKLYN THEORIES AND CRITI-
CISMS.


every sentence written upon the subject is de-
youred. The long wished for explanatory statement
Of the Rev. Henry Ward Beecher, which Is expected
10 clear the atmosphere OF the scandal and calumny
which stlhes wholesome moral respiration,
WIN be forthcoming next week. and not before.
Mr.. Beecher mas finished the important docu-
ment, and now lees much relieved. He regrets,
IL is said by his intimate friends, the course of
silence which he pursued in the past, and now
breathes more freely that the worst has been told.
He is in excellent health, and perfect mark
Tapieyn in point Of Keeping up his spirits under
adverse circumstances He will go out OF town to-
day and rest for the Sabbath from the weary
labors and anxieIies OF the week at Peekskin.
The committee is still waiting for Frank Moulton
TO appear before them and testify. Mr.. Carpenter,
The artist friend has also been summoned before
the committee TO verify If possible the published
statements made by him in the case to a reporter
NJ Homer, n. Y. There in all six witnesses,
DR.. Storrs being among the number yet to be ex-
amined II they will only cOndescend to appear
before the Investigating Committee. member Of
that body when questioned yesterday touching the
press criticisms upon their action, SAID 1.-THE
press or public did not appoint this committee,
and consequently we are not answerable to themn
This is important as showing the spirit OF ndner-
ence 10 pubic sentiment which animates that
body. Their verdict Will be, it is conceded upon all
SIDES, in favor of the gentleman who appointed
them to conduct the examination.
Rev. Leonard Bacon spoke truly when he said -
'The verdict OF the committee will not be satis
factory TO the public unless the public have evi-
dence that satisfies them quite inoepe nGent OF the
CON mittee.n
There was a report current that Mr.. Tilton was
engaged in preparing another statement OF the
case; but that gentleman, when questioned, de-
clned TO say whether such the case or not.
Yesterday afternoon Rev. Matthew Hale Smith
visited Mr.. I1lton and sympathized With HIM in
District Attorney winslow has declined to say
e whether or not & ne WIN appear against Tton be
Gaynor win be present to press the charge of libel
Gaynor says that he intends TO prosecute the case,
and, II necessary, he win have eminent counsel.
CRITICISMS.
The host OF reporters, in their anxiety to pre-
cent what they call news have written many
strange stories. They hnger around the doorways
OF the parties implicated, follow supposed wit
nesses and work up the most sensational tales I;
but in the end it is discovered that their enorts
are without avail and their assertions untrue.
that so much that is published IN the papers OF
one day is denied IN the next 1t is now reported
that no personal unklndness Whatever exists be-
tween Mr.. and Mrs. Tlton and that all of his
communications are OF the respectful character.
He declares his intention 10 main ain his manhood
in all that concerns the process of separation. He
VIII surrender everything, yield all that can anord
upon his own shoulders the new life struggle in
which ne is engaged. Mr.. fllton declares 1t TO be
unneces-
sarIly forward as subject OF public comment, and
yet feels that 1t is necessary to make every reason
able sacrifice in order TO protect his own manhood
anu defend his cause.
SILENCE
Although both parties received many letters OF
eympathy and many calls by friends other than
those who curousy seek to enjoy the gossip OF the
hour, both are equally retcent, and decline to
make any statements whatever that might
the parties ;..a are sufficiently Wen acquainted
with human nature to be assured
not lew persons en1eaVOriDQ acquire
notoriety al their individual expense and when
sncn men as Gaynor and his TX seek to obtrude
Asserts Sn se aSs feeling OF mutual snsn nSs ny
Is patiently awaiting the termination Of the EVIL
dence which is to precede his own. Mr.. Tilton,
with equal patience, rs awaiting the report OF the
committee OF investigation; and as we are as
snred, viii base his further action thereon.
possession many Of the res geste OF Of
the scandal, mas left the CITY, presumably
for the purpose OF avoiding revelation OF the
facts which ne is known to possess. Mr.. Bowen
declines TO be interviewed except IN a court OF
justice. Two notorious women go TO Europe to-
day, filed perhaps. with a Iund of remarkable
information. Other parties to the scandal are
result OF the Committees work, the public are not
likely to be iarly and luy treated to sucn reve-
suspect rom the many published scandalous sug
gestions.
DYING OUT.
interviews with leading member OF Plymouth
church and with Leading citizens of Brooklyn in
dIcate diminished interest Ia the entire subject
Tney mutually confess that too mucn OF the scandal
has already been given 10 the public and that the
only remaining feature Of the sensation is the
statement OF the pastor OF Plymouth church. The
fact is not to be ignored however, that public opn
ion strongly favors reer and more emphatic
expression Of sentiment than possibly be
SNAPPED by so small and so secret committee as
that 10 winch is now conhded the care OF the
greatest scandal OF the generation. 1t is useless
TO conceal the Impression that Whatever may be
the decision OF this committee, it Will be so un-
satisfactory as 10 compel a more public and com
investigation.
either through the agency OF money or personal
influence, can suspend judgment. Such Is the
prevailing thought.
THE PRESIDENT OF YALE,
on being interviewed by reporter OF the Edg!e,
spoke substantially as follows The general feel.
ing among the best people here Is one OF conf
dence in Mr.. Beecher. His last series of lectures
even more than those OF the two preceding
years-ooth the professors and the stu:
character and indcauon Of his
hign religious tone. the community at large
for Mr.. Beecher winch / refer to- although, OF
course. the is sub Jdtce. Only one side has as
opInion TO the weight OF Mr.. Tilton's statement
0eheve that IN the more highly educated circle
TUE aALIGNrrY AND CONTRA Auctions
appafent 10 Mr I1lton's statement have created
,eeiDg tnat nothing bnt the most inexorabe proof
stated.
REroRTER-lndependent OF the general feeling,
now would you personally ieel toward that state
ment, putting aside any knoweug OF or friend
snip Tor the accuser and accusedS
Dr. PoRTRR-l should suspend nv Judgment for
Two reasons. First, because the man charges are
wholly unsupported by other testimony than tnat
of Mr.. Tilton; second, there Ia absolutely no evil
dence against Mr. Beecher except mis- own letters
and Mrs. Tlton's alleged confession TO her husband
and Miss Anthony. The originals OF the Iormer
are not before the committee and the latter is
denied or explained as beng made under aberra-
ton OF mind or coercion from her husband, by Mrs,
JJltoD herself
REORGANIZATION regard Mr.. Beecher, then, at
Sc talu
IDent published2
Dr. PORTER speak my own feeling as wen as
that OF the best people here, believe when say
inat conscience w ". Eeee4eJ v ~ present W.