The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1874-08-14
Beecher.TiltOn.

charges. the latter replies in writing to the
effect that he appeared before the committee
and began TO read the papers referred to-
when he was interrupted by the committees
lawyer, who suggested that Mr.. Winslow a
member of the committee, should perform
the duty OF examining them. Having ac-
quiesced in this suggestion, Iiton expected q
call from Mr. Winslow. but about this time
he was arrested at the instance of Gaynor.
and so the matter rested. He then informs
the committee that he has at last come to
the conclusion that, as they are "a committee
of Mr.. Beecher's friends, appointed by him
self, expected to act in his own behalf assist
ed by attorneys employed exclusively for his
vindication holding secret sessions inacces-
sble TO the public having no power TO COM
pei witnesses; giving no opportunity for the
opposite side TO cross-exanine such as volun-
tarily appear; publishing and suppressing
their testimony as you see ut, and
so far as my own experience goes
asking me no questions save such as
were irrelevant to the case, and emitting to
publish in your imperfect and unjust report
of nv testimony. all that was most pertinent
to my own side of the controversy he had
determined to bid them a respectful farewell.
His counsel had been instructed 10 take the
case 10 a court of law, and had in turn in
structed him to hold no further communica-
ton with the committee except courteous
withdrawal.
yn. He said in an interview that he had not
received letter from Mr.. Beecher asking him
to go before the committee and testify.
Moulton said, with great sincerity, that he
still adhered to the opinion expressed TO the
Committee, that the matter should have been
compromised. He regretted that the investi
cation had been commenced. He said the
Committee was an eX-parte affair." and never
should have acted except with view to effect
a compromise. 4" But, continued Mr.. Moul-
ton. it happens that l am here in time to
testify in case my evidence shall be requested
in writing by both Beecher and Tilton." He
expressed regret at the present situation. but
said " the affair has now reached such a pass
that all the facts must come out"
New YORK, Aug. 5.-The suit brought by
William j. Gaynor against Theodore Titon,
for libel against the Rev. Henry Ward Beecher,
was disposed OF to-day by Judge Riley.
Neither Mr.. Tilton nor his counsel was pres
ent, and only few persons besides the regu-
lar attendants were in the courtroom. When
the case was called Gaynor made short adj
dress. in which he said: - / have heard that
the case was to be taken 10 higher court.
Truth, justice and the well-defined law Of the
Commonwealth were my only motives in
bringing this case to trial, and, as they would
have full satisfaction before higher tribunal,
| therefore withdraw the complaint"
Justice Riley-"The complaint being with
drawn, the case is dismissed"
Messrs. Beecher and Tilton have written
letters to Moulton, requesting him TO tell all
he knows about their difficulty, before the
committee, and Moulton has accordingly noti-
fed the committee that he will make - clean
breast on Saturday evening August g. He
was examined this evening for about one
hour.
Mr.. Moulton. in his letter to the Investi-
eating Committee accepting the invitation to
ppear and testify, says = have endeavored
10 avert the calamity which has now fallen
upon all. With the consent or request Of
Mr.. Beecher and Mr.. Tilton | have felt
myself ready. sorrowfully. to give all the
facts that 1 know about the object of in
quiry Of the Committee, produce whatever
papers / have TO the Committee, and leave
copies of the same with them if they desire
it. with perhaps the one stipulation that il
was to give my evidence orally. or to be cross
examined, 1 might bring with me phono-
graphic reporter III order that l should
have an exact copy for my own protection.
Since l am now fully released from my conf
dental relations to parties involved in this sad
affair and, since my only proper statement
must consist of the truth, the whole truth. and
nothing but the truth. see no especial reason
why it may not be made at one time as well as
at another. But as my statement must
necessarily include a great multiplicity OF
facts and papers. must ask a little delay to
arrange and copy them. Accordingly l sug-
gest Saturday, August s. as an evening con-
venient for me to lay my statement before
the committee.
New YORK, Aug. 7.--Several Of the mem
bers of the committee having intimated their
intention to leave the city tomorrow after
noon for the country. requested their Chair
man, Mr.. Sage. TO make arrangements with
Mr. Moulton to postpone his statement until
Monday. Accordingly Mr.. Sage wrote a note
to Mr.. Moulton asking him TO postpone his
appearance before the committee till Monday
afternoon at 3 o'clock. Moulton replied con-
senting to the change. and will be examined
on Monday at the hour named.
The Brooklyn Eagle publishes an interview
with Henry @. Bowen, who is represented as
saying of the Beecher-Iiton case This
entire business has caused me much pain. /
have had no hand in it, and do not wish TO
have. The public will yet learn that the at
tacks on me were brutal and unjustifiable. l
only keep quiet under them in Difference to
my family. Although my name has been
mixed up in this scandal, have not made any
charges against anybody yet, and therefore |
have not been invited by the committee to
appear IL subp9naed into court, shall have
to appear"
Bowen alluded to the agitation shown by Mrs.
Hooker in Plymouth Church. caused by her
belief in Beeeher's immortality, and but for
have announced it to the congregation.
Being asked il Beecher ever did him an in
Jury, Bowen said. Il could construe his
course unkindly. l considered it all along my
duty. nevertheless, to retain my position and
pew in the church, because 7 Intended to be
there after him, as / was there before him."
As to Tilton Bowen said he did not care which
way 1t went with him the end must neces-
sarily justify me before the public and l will
never go down to my grave without
saying something concerning my relations with
this scandal. Moulton is placed in an awkward
position, but believe he will tell the truth
The statement of Woodruff, offered the COM
mittee, should have been received. We're / a
member of the committee, would accept tes-
timony from any source"
In the evening the Committee of Investiga-
ton met and held a consultation, lasting
about two hours, and at its conclusion visited
the residence OF Beecher, where they re
manned closeted until late hour. There will
be no session of the committee tomorrow
evening.
New YORK, Aug. 9.-No events of impor-
lance in the scandal have occurred to-day
Mouton has finished his statement. 1t is
very long. A full history is given Of the
Bowen. Beecher difficulties a. the origin Of the
scandal. Had Beecher and Bowen not quar-
relied, the scandal would never have been agi-
tated. Moulton attributes TO Bowen constant
agitation which has made IL necessarv for