New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-07-15
THE PLYMOUTH CHURCH INQUIRY.
MRS Hilton wITHDRAws FROM HER HUSBAND


THE PLYMOUTH CHURCH INQUIRY.
AIRS. Hilton wuHDRAws FROM HER HUSBANDS
ROOF.
Another sad chapter has been added TO the
unfortunate scandal which for weeks has been upon
everybOdys lips. RumOrs have long been current re-
garding the dome nfeclty of Mr. and Mrs. Tilton
and low the crisis has been reached and the house Is
divided against itself Mrs. TltOu acting for herself
went before the investigating committee appointed by
Mr. Beecher Immediately after 1t was organized ana
gave testimony which did not coro0Orate, but on tie
contrary was opposed 10 the version story which
The public letters of Mr.. TtOn had favored, and which
has suited the theories of those who believe
MIR Beecher In the wrong. in tine excited state
OF mind which possessed both the one and
HE other not surprising that this act on her part
should be followed by immediate separation OF the man
and WIFE aud the result that after consulting with
friends she left her home and at present at the house
of Edward j. Oyiugton jr, with whose family she has
long been upon intimate terms. From villa. be
gathered from her friends and indirectly from herself
abe takes this step deliberately and with the purpose
of adhering her position, unless Mr. Tlton should
,oncIDde 10 keep back the statement which he has
promised re garding Mr. Beecher For the present, how
ever she intends maintain silence so far as the pub
lie are concerned and having given her testimony 10
The investigating committee. to await the develop
neuts VI the next few days with patience.
Meanwhile efforts are being made bring the work Of
the committee 10 sudden end. The committee claim
20 have no part in this attempt, but others OF Mr.
Beecher's friends are exerng themselves, mutual
friends of Mr. Tilton Mr.. Bcecher seeking TO
effect IT, and Il Is thought by many who fully
puated with the history Of the aud the character
Of the evidence. that the week will not end before
settlement reached To the public the course Of MIS-
II ton auglrs III for her husband and the unqualified
friends OF Mr. Beecher regard il entirely Overurnns
ANY charges which have been limited at that Mr..
TLun j. likely TO present while those who sustain the
latter assert that the circumstances OF her testimony
evidence, should tins ever he gwen.
Prank MoutOn, who holds or has held the letter OF
,ro0cy which Mr.. Tlton incorporated into hi, recent
uefepse who has possession of other papers for
winch both SIDES nave much respect has made
statement before the committee which lie bad pre-
Siouslv read TO Mr.. Beecher aud Mr.. 1iltou ana III
which view OF the iacs OF when ne IS COM Iiaht he
nrge- the present issue be settled by Nj Becches
frankly stating that he mad committed an oilense
sgainst Mr.. Tlon for winch II was necessary to apollo.
glze, and Tor which he dd apolOz' III the language OF
: letter part Of which has been quoted" ana that 81
was necessary for MI ton to have made The defense
against Or. Leonard Bacon which he dd maze. lie
sdds: e II Is better now that the committee should
not report; ana III place OF report M beecheI MN
self should make tile statement which have suggested
be a Tecommendatlon TO Mr.. Beechcr TO make such
should the Work OF tue committee continue,
facts and evidences. shall between these parties,
81 necessary deem my duty 10 state the ruth. III Or
nouncIug It's judgment with reference 70 either. l
Therefore suggest % that hey De heard that If then
you deem necessary that should appear before you,
He was assured that a fun statement was desired
from hlm OATH Of all that knew regarding the
III alter under investigation. Certain members Of the
committee are determined that nothing shall stop
aud should Mr.. Beecher
1itOu appear before them-which IL hardly expected
they viii have abundance of documentary evidence 10
enable them 10 Judge wisely aud righeousy.
There interchange OF views aud courtesies on
both sides YESTERDAY which gave rise the impression
that a private settlement would vet be reached but
thoud the committee adhere to their FIRST position
Mr. Tton be determined To contribute his statement,
the whole truth, Whatever II may be- must be
known.
Mr. Tllton retains his children at his home in Living
aud Mrs ItOn expects 10 remain for the
where she now h. The excitement has been intense
with her for many days, and she wishes 10 gain
It and quiet,