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The New York herald., 1874-08-01
KATE sPRAeUE's NEW LIFE.

The Milwaukee Sentinel, writing Of Mrs. Sprague,
daughter OF the late Chief Justice Chase says
The sorrows that came to her were felt by ALL
and no woman has ever descended so gracefully
from the dizzy heights Of fortune as she; called
the hey-day OF her prosperity the Queen OF Ameri-
the order was issued by the Hollis, OF New YORK,
for the seizure OF Senator Sprague's property, OF
course the family residence was taken. Mrs.
her personal belongings IN the shape OF pictures,
statuary, &c. and moved to Edgewood, the late
residence OF her lamented father, anu there in
great secluson she lives. Her luxurious carriage
has given way to little rockaway, and ner retnue
ol servants has been reduced to four. We saw her
the other evening at charitable entertainment.
She wore deep mourning; her face was pald and
careWorn. but her smile was just as sunny and her
voice was just as CHEEKY when there was
nothing but peace aud wealth about her.
The New York herald., 1874-08-01
Three Times Convicted.

Convicted hrst ny the confession OF the woman
who shared his guilt convicted also by the testl-
mony of an eye witness to solus cum sofa, he Is
convicted again by his subsequent conduct Not
for one moment has he borne himself like an In
nocent man; his conduct has rather been that OF
using all the means at his command reinforced by
powerful influence, to prevent exposure. People
have sought, from the most praisewOrthy motives,
to blind their eyes to the fact, but 1t must have
been obvious 20 the average comprehension for
two years past that there was some damaging truth
which Henry Ward Beecher and his friends were
seeking to conceal. That they succeeded as long
rs they did Is remarkable; but they have failed at
last, as it was inevitable from the first that they
must tail
The New York herald., 1874-08-01

grossly explicit details OF the private intrigues ana
outrages on the sanctlty OF home, marriage ana
the social system perpetrated by clique OF people
whose notoriety has ever been OF dubious
merit. Henry Ward Beecher, Theodore Til
ton, Iennie O. Claim. Victoria G. woodruff.
et ia oosne Genus, are simply the brilliant
fungi sprlnging from the rotten marshes OF Prot
estantism, New England transcendentalism tree-
lovsm and revived paganism systems OF religion
whose only basis Is qualification oil the passions.
We only surprised that anybody should be sur
prised at these Developments being, as tney are,
results so natural Gould any sensible person, re.
menberlng the fact that Mr.. Beecher presided at
the adulterous marriage OF Richardson and MIS-
Mcfarland, hesitate for an instant IN supposlng
that he sanctioned their act2 can any man VINO
read the account OF the marriage performed by
this same greatest preacher In the world" as the
HERALD terms him, wherein he TOOK tue couple
out IN garden ut sunrise, and. scattering
few flowers over them, declased them wedueu
by the genius OF nature, ever imagine tnat MI;
Beecher correctly appreciates the sacred bond OF
matrlmony, or has any sound CHRISTIAN IDEAS oi
manly honor or womany purity And so OF All
monies, for ..ilke master, like disciple" We are
not taking the guilt OF any oil these parties ior
granted; we are simply adverting to the notat-
alastonishing probability Of such crimes as the
natural results OF system OF education, moral
aud intellectual which always follows whenever
and wherever men throw or the restraints which
Catholcity alone puts upon them, and alone has the
supernatural means OF enforcing
this Beecner T1tOn clique were common ordinary
people would the press be so lavish OF its space
and printers Ink in exposing them to the public
gazeI NO. Ihen why giorly hOtorletyY SIM
ply for the same reason by which variety
theatres are allowed by sanction O1 authority
to haunt their obscenlties before us, and,
like praZen MONDAY devils, TO openly become
teachers OF corruption For the same reasons that
our genteel ~ nrst class picture stores ana art
galleries do not hesitate to make their windows
objects OF attraction by filing them with statues
and PICTURES whose SUBJECTS are not even clothed
with the fiimsy raiment OF a double entendre; Tor
the reasons that our walking Sticks our meer-
schaums our cigar boxes, our ladies' toilet arti-
cles, and even our articles OF clothing are con-
verted into instruments OF grOssest sin; for the
same reason tnat convuslve bursts OF laughter
from the tiers upon tiers OF first class ladies and
gentlemen iariy shake our respectable theatres
when any tiJblt OF grossness Is spewn from the
stages, and the crowds OF geuteel (D people sit
blan0ly delighted through the unmentionaDe ob-
scenities OF The French opera, and that reason Is
trade with impunity ana in open market in the
traffic of SlameIeSSuess.
The New York herald., 1874-08-01
A Suspension of Judgment.

The need OF the judicial mind in journalism has
been repeatedly illustrated, but rarely, we think,
If ever, mournfuy as IN the progress OF this
most sOrrowful affair. Immediately upon the ap-
pearance OF Mr.. Tilton's Observation-Disclosures its
publication was under such circumstances as
pointed very strongly 10 violation OF faith in the
hope OF winning the popular ear by the first word
without waiting single day for the response OF
the man whose whole Lille was an overwhelming
contradiction TO the hdeOus charges-tnere were
scores OF papers in good standing who said,
il doubt were impossible, This is true the
greatest preacher in the world is villain"
In their own weak phrase weak whether their
4ney GaeSe ro nappea e nU
marise, they could not think 1t possible that
skilled writer, hcuonist OF rare power, man
who II his OWE story were true was an adept III
"white-lylng," and II 1t were false had had several
years TO weave his Web and cOncoct his lrIghtfu
Indictments man who in any case they them
selves thought guilty of the same crimes with
which he charged his enemy-they could not think
1t possible that this man could tell such con-
sstent and terrible tale unless 1t were true ''ln-
ternal evldence"-TheOdOre TitOn could not tell
lie so monstrousl Is there no 'internal evtdencen
any impure man could live Mr.. Beechers outward
lite, lie Of extraordinary publicity manlesting
its personality in the reest possible expression of
word and deed, ana yet have no trace of lmpurity
come to the surfaceY 1t must be remembered that
this is no common crime that is charged, but
complication OF iniquties that IL would seem must
go down to the bottom OF the soul and pOnute
every spring OF spiritual life. Look at Mr.. Beechers
daily walk; look at his sermons; look at his
freely uttered words taken freshly as they spraug
from his heart to his lips; LOOK at his private let
ters-so utterly ''useess' in their purity, unless
Mr.. Beecher Is guilty OF lies 30 black and bias
phemous that the alternative falsehoods Of Tilton
are mid in comparison. Is it credibleg
And, upon the other hand, Immediately upon the
publication of Mr.. Beecher's and Mrs. TiltOn's pre-
liminary responses there were scores of papers
which declared, upon internal evidence,n that
these were true. The verdict did credit to their
zeal for morality. but hardly to their Judgment
II the accused were guilty, general denalsn were
to De expected in the usual course. All that 'in-
ternal evidence" slited down, really meant, was
that the authors could not pen such deliberate
schools. But, then IL Is the characters OF the
authors that are lmpeached.
Now, why not wait until the evidence is all in
The facts a present given to the public are utterly
inadequate TO decision. AS the matter stands
either story is incredible, and the dead lock VIII
continue until the missing blocks IN the puzzle
are supplied.
The New York herald., 1874-08-01
This Unfortunate Woman.
From the Cincinnati Commercial. !

lFr0m tne CIncInnatI COmmerClaI.T
We print this morning the statement of this un-
fortunate COMMUNICATING however the In
vestigaton of Mr.. Beecner's conduct may termi.
nate. 1t Is charitable to assume that this state
ment was made while in condition OF mind very
uniavOrable to clearness cOherency. Beyond an
explicit and solemn denial OF the Oflence charged
In Mr.. T1lton's indictment OF Mr.. Beecher there is
little In 1t that can count for or against either
cuSer accused.
The New York herald., 1874-08-01
A COMPLICATED BIeAMY CASE IN NEWARK

Yesterday afternoon, upon charge made by
Ludwig Rapp, Louis Cellar and Elizabeth Rapp
were arrested on charge OF bigamy. The pair
we're locked up to await examination. In the
meantime Elizabeth declares that she, alter marry
ing Ludwig Rapp, discovered that he had Already a
wife living. Hence considering herself no wife at
all, she married Cellar.
The New York herald., 1874-08-01
The Time for Clerical soreheads.
tgro,, ,na pocbaatar EyDressl

From the Rochester EXpress.l
Now IL the time for clerical soreheads. Beecher
has for years been "a stone OF stumbling ana
rock of offence" for this unhappy class OF citizens
The admiration for and confidence IN him evlnced
Dy the American people, have tormented them
beyond their powers OF expression Mordecal
never began to be the eyesore to Hainan that
Beecher has been to large NUMBER OF MS pro.
fame, but were as hOpelessy separated rom Dotn
Dy reason oil their feeble minds and narrow SOUS as
DIVES was from Lazarus when the latter rehteu III
Abraham's bosom. There are many noble sous
among the clergy, who have generously recognizes
Mr. Beechers gifts and graces but II mas 100 oiten
appeared that there were also some small, mean
spirited members OF .the cloth" who by carping at
the great preachers theology and inslnuatlng re-
spectlng his lie, evinced their unhappiness at an
others success and usefulness.
The New York herald., 1874-08-01
Not Enough.

From the Baltimore Gazette.1
II Tilton's statement had not been fortified with
documentary proofs-Beechers own letters-the
world would have believed Mr.. Beecher's
simple asseveration OF his innocence against she
afidavit OF mton. But his allegations, and the
evidence by which he supports them, cannot be
disposed OF by the mere denlals OF Mr. Beecher and
Mrs. TiltOn, however sOlemnly they may be made.
The New York herald., 1874-08-01
CANINICAL CAPTURES IN NEWARK.

Up to yesterday the official lassoers OF Newark
rOped in about 100 dogs since the opening OF the
dog pound on Monday last. or this number over
one hundred have suffered the extreme penalty OF
the law, which Is drowning IN a box basket q
score or more at time, the place
OF execution being the sylvan stream Passac
at its muddiest point, OF the city docks. Tne
capturing OF the dogs is the Of an easy or
pleasurable task. Nor Is IL safe, there being nur-
bers OF disOrderly persons always ready to int.
fere with d0ggie snatChers albeit the latter act Is
strictly In accordance with law Indeed, one OF the
officers has tired Of his JOB ana resigned.
The New York herald., 1874-08-01

TFTUIH IIG IfdTTISUNTK IEItpTupH.J
We have only this remark to make and then we
dismiss the subject. Either Theodore Tilton is a
bad man and perjured villain, or Rev. Henry
Ward Beecher and Mrs. Elizabeth Tilton have
agreed together to break the force and conse.
quences OF damaging charges from which there
was no other mode OF escape, by a bold front and
preconcerted fasenood. For, be 1t remembered,
the genuineness OF the letters and memoranda
produced and sworn to by Theodore Tiiton mas not
been denied or questioned by either Mr.. Beecher
or Mrs. Tlt0n-their only attempt so far, has been
to destroy the force OF these evidences OF guilt by
such explanations as their case required. And
these are not given under oatn
The New York herald., 1874-08-01
The Mystery About the Whole Thing.
From the Troy Times.l

1t is difficult, indeed, to conceive OF such char
acter as she describes Tilton to be- What possible
object could the latter have in contemplation in
seeking to ''crush out" Mr.. Beecher, II the latter
was guiltless IN their relations with each other
Their paths In life did not converge and cross In
such q manner as to give any color Of justification
for jealousy. The downfall OF Mr.. Beecher could In
no manner benefit Mr.. Ilton. On the other hand,
the two as friends could be mutually helpful.
There Is mystery about the whole thing which
may never be fully solved.
The New York herald., 1874-08-01
PRESS COMMENTS.
''The shock to Religion"
From the Richmond Whipl


The American people, especially the northern
portion OF them, are said to be sensational and
emotional above all others, and In consequence
thereof to be prone to exaggeration. The Beecner-
Tilton scandal has served to illustrate this trait,
quahty or propensity. Because one hypocrite,
who happened to be eloquent, gifted and con-
spicuous. has been exposed, the cry is raised that
the Church has received fatal blow, and that re-
ligion Itself will be Overthrown. They talk about
the ''snock to Christianity" and all that. There
have been greater hypocrtes and far worse men
than Mr. Beecher in all the ages since the Christian
system was established. There were such right
under the eyes OF the great Master himself;
and He denounced them as hvpocrtes and
'whlted sepulcnres." He was betrayed by one OF
the twelve Yet the religion He founded has gone
on 'conquering and to conquer" Those who lear
that one mans hypocrisy can break down
system which has survived every form Of persecu-
ton and abuse must have very little faith 10 begin
with. In their exaggerated estimate OF Beecher
they fancy that he can, by hls evn example, break
down religion founded by the son OF God. The
thing Is almost too absurd for comment.
Alter all, the churcn in which Mr.. Beecher onlcl-
ated was only Plymouth church, and the religion
he preached was Beechersm. II his exposure
breaks down that church and that system the
world Will be all the better for it.
The New York herald., 1874-08-01
The Beecher-TiIton Scandal.

tFrom the Philadelphia Catholic StaDdard.l
For some time the pubic has been treated to a
dubious entertainments carnival OF what one OF
our contemporaries has aptly denominated 'fnde-
cency and gush.' The secular Journalists, deeming
1t their duty to treat the people to everything
the way OF intelligence good bad, proper or i'm
.RrQPeL Aas QVVded W WAta The MVst Esyeltlpg apd
The New York herald., 1874-08-01
Not SatisfactOry.

From the Elizabeth IN. J.) Herald.l
The denial of Mrs. TiltOn OF the charges made by
her husband will not be satisfactory to those whose
opinions were not formed in advance. In confess
ing love for Mr.. Beecher, which she thought In-
nocent she has confessed to something which the
world does not recognize among It's list OF senti-
ments; and Tor the encouragement OF which Mr..
Beecher must De held responsible This love, pure,
innocent divine, as Mrs. Tton thinks, was the
origin OF scandal, the inspiration OIL jealousy, and
the obstacle to a family union.
The New York herald., 1874-08-01

From the Buffalo Commercial AdverJlser.l
With this absolute but general denial the public
must be satisfied until the promise of full excul-
patton is redeemed. 1t Will not do to set mr..
Beechers mere word Of denial against Mr.. Tilton's
aidavt anu his production OF letters over the sig
natures OF his wife and OF Mr. Beecher. We are
glad that the reverend gentleman Is at last per-
suaded that he is bound to render full defence by
every consideration for the dignity of his sacred
calling and the purity OF the holy cause which he
serves
The New York herald., 1874-08-01
A Cruel Criticism.
From the Milwaukee News

[FTOm the milwaukee, NeWS.J
There is no redemption nor escape from Henry
Ward Beecher's fall He cannot lie out of 1t even
with the aid OF his paramour. Plymouth church
can hardly protect him longer. He is rich; the
free love world Will sustain him; a new church
may be built for him; he may 'Drass it out" sus-
tained by the blgotry and fanaticism Of class OF
The New York herald., 1874-08-01
The Mystery OF Plymouth Church-A
State OF Morals DeplOrable.

From the Raleigh News
We know not whether these charges are true or
false; but we do know that the spectacle Of man,
in this age and country, voluntarily charging his
own wife with nfdelty, indicates state OF morals
at once unexpected and deporable. The reputa-
ton OF the actors in this unfortunate affair must
suffer, and the character OF the community in
which they live will likewise receive injury.
The New York herald., 1874-08-01
Mrs. Tilton's SIN.

From the Milwaukee Sentinel]
The people of this country Will be very willing to
believe all this, and will do so If she Will prove
that the Schoharie letter from her to her husband,
as set forth In his testimony, was never written
by her. II this cannot be made 10 appear, 1t Is en-
tirely pertinent to ask whether she should charge
herself with ''sin' because she had been advised
TO leave her husband.
The New York herald., 1874-08-01
Washes . Good Deal OF Dirty Linen
From the Cincinnati EnquirerJ

IFTUm Che CIncIhnaU EhquITerI
Mrs. Elizabeth Tiltoh has the public ear this
morning. She Is ont in statement quite well
written anc full OF interest, In which, ike her be-
loved pastor, she unquallnedy denies every charge
made against her by her husband touching her re-
latlOns with Henry Ward Beecher. she washes
good deal OF dirty linen, and paints her husband
she does not "explainn those loving epIstles in a
manner at all satisfactory. TiltOD's charges are
specihc and particular. Mrs. TiltoDs denials, ike
those or her beloved pastor. are sweeping and
general We are all at sea, however, and can only
ESL W s0ry0M, tbat there has Deep more lYlRg in
The New York herald., 1874-08-01
Let Mr. Il. Explain.
From the Syracuse Courier.

From the Syracuse Courier1
Let Mr.. Beecner explain why he wrote such
damaging letters when he had not been guilty Of
even the slightest ncivility, not to say crime, ac-
cordlng TO MIS-. Tilton.
The New York herald., 1874-08-01
Take II Into Court.
From the Worcester Spy.

From the Worcester Spy.l
While the course pursued by Mr.. Beecher-that
OF keeping the within the Jurisdiction Of the
church-was according TO church usage, trial OF
Tilton by jury would have seemed to possess ad-
ditional fairness, and to many the verdict would
have been much more conclusive.
The New York herald., 1874-08-01
Impatient OF Evasion.

From the Rochester Democrat.I
The people are impatient OF evasion. When
cherished friend has fallen under condemnation
and attempts to justify himself, ghttering gener-
alities are out of place and annoying. We frankly
confess that in our hearts, we have hoped that
Mr.. Beecher would come out of this fiery trial un.
sCathed but our anxiety upon this point has not
blinded our eyes to the possibility OF his guilt
The New York herald., 1874-08-01

TACT admitted that Mr. Tilton, ike Grifith Gaunt,
had laid ike charges on Henry Ward Beecher
New YORK, July So 1874. CIVIS.
The New York herald., 1874-08-01

Christian circles IN Brooklyn during the past week
than the SIN -eteeped world has known since the
day that Ananlas came TO grlef l0r lnnating the
The New York herald., 1874-08-01
Wanted-The Whole Truth.

To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD:-
say most heartily amen to your editorial sug-
gestng that this case go to a court of justice,
there to be thoroughly examined. Nothing short
OF this will satisfy the people They want the
truth. There's no now to attempt to white
wash or conceal open the foul tumOr and let 1t
all out The community will be healthier after
ward. c. r.
NEW YORK, July 30, 1874.
The New York herald., 1874-08-01
Mr.. Tilton Not on Trial-The True Ques-
ton.

To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD
II innocent, why does Mr.. Beecher employ
counsel And what do We or the world care about
Mr. T1ltons amours, II ne had a mistress in
every town in the country Can 1t be- SIR that Mr..
Beecher has called this committee to look into the
past life OF Mr.. Tftons What we, who have wives
and daughters going to his and other churches
want to know is did Mr.. Beecher as q minister OF
God, under this plea OF religion, ALLEVIATE this ladv2
Did he, man of his great brain and influence, use
that power on an ail-Delievlng woman who placed
her very soul in his keeplngf This Is the question
for this committee to ask-not about MIR. Tlton's
past, present or future lie. Admitting him mis-
tress throughout the country, In every town, can
that clear Mr.. Beecher ? Let him and his friends
get rid OF their lawyer and look into the case
1t stands. We, the public, who trust our families
to HIM and his care want to know nothing about
MI. TltOn and his other loves.
A BROOKLYN MARRIED MAN.
BROOKLYN July 81 1874.
The New York herald., 1874-08-01
Will Win Confidence and Sy

VIII Win Confidence and Sympathy.
From the Providence JOurnall
Mrs. Tilton's story will win confidence and sym
pathy.
The New York herald., 1874-08-01
Unhappy Mrs. TiltOn.

To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD
II innocent, pure and white souled," why did
not Mrs. Tlton concisely and concluslvely render
q brief, simple denial OF the terrible charges made
against her in as few words as possible9 A decla-
ration OF innocence needed not q lengthy docu-
ment overlaid with verbiage, only solemn pro-
test declaring the charge made by her husband as
wholly and unequivocay false. BY this she would
have challenged the world and spared herself the
fearful CRITICISMS which are pouring in from every
side.
AS woman, pity her with all my heart, and
regret that one who appears by nature, as well as
the testimony OF her acruser. to have been en-
dowed with the lOvelieSt Of Christian graces,
should by any act have allowed the shadow Of sus-
piclon to fall upon her. There lives not a woman
possessed OF either talent grace or beauty that is
not IN hourly danger OF being assailed at her weak
est point and 1t requires all her strength OF Will
and religious principle TO bid the tempter depart.
We can find more ready excuse Tor one who is with
out the pale OF daily Strengthening influence, but
to imagine fall where the life IS Overshadowed at
morning noon and eventide by the holy graces OF
religion, is, indeed, the most difncult as well
the saddest OF any human experience 1t is to be
hoped that future developments viii reveal only
inconsistencies-not guilt. Very respectfully,
&. e. NJ
Decorah-posten., 1874-10-03
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Decorah-posten., 1874-10-03

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Decorah-posten., 1874-10-03

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rig enbnu.