The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1874-09-02

and abroad report nothing Of his life
or conversation but what comes of
purity ofsoul. We are askedby Theo-
dore Tilton and his coadjutor, Moul.
ton. to belieyeth this man, with his
long and useful life and high character
to sustain him, is unworthy of our con-
.fidence, regard, or respect. Christian
character and great services, which are
usually considered tower OF strength
and defense when one is assailed, are
to go for naught according to Mr.. Til
ton We are invited to give up this be-
loved and eminent man, and send him
and his good name and fame into the
vortex ofmoral destruction. We are to
do this upon what? Upon some wild,
absurd and contradictory as sertions OF
Mr.. Tilton, who in all this work does
not succeed in Disgusting his mali:i-
Gus and revengeful designs. No tribu-
nal administering justice ever held a
charge of adultery proved by mere
alleged words, written or spoken, that
are denied and not connected with the
circumstances and appearances point
ing Enthusiastically to the guilt of the
accused. Upon a review of all the ev
idence relied on by the accuser, it ut
terly fails to sustain the charges
made. s Ala.
We herewith submit complete
stenographic copy of all the evidence
4. before the committee, with some un-
important or irrelevant exceptions.
STATEMENT OF CONCLUSIONS.
First-We find from the evidence
that the Rev. Henry Ward Beecher
did not commit adultery with Mrs.
Elizabeth r. Tilton, either at the
time or times or at the place or places
set forth in the third and fourth sub
divisions Of Mr.. Tilton's statement,
nor at any other time or place what
ever. .sl
Second-We find from the evidence
that Mr.. Beecher has never committed
any unclsaste or improper act with
Mrs. Tilton, nor made any unchaste or
improper remark, prefer or solicita-
ton, to her Of any kind or description
whatever. ~ ~:
Third-If this. were a question OF
errors of Judgment on the part of Mr.
Beecher, it would be easy to criticise,
especially in the light ofrecent events.
In such criticism, even to the extent OF
regrets and censure, We are sure no
man would join more sincerely than
Mr.. Beecher
Fourth-We find nothing whatever
in the evidence that should impair the
perfect confidence of Plymouth
Church or the world, in the Christian
character and integrity of Henry
Ward Beecher, and now let the peace
ofGod, that passeth all nderstanding,
rest and abide with Plymouth Church
and its beloved and eminent pastor, so
much and so long afflicted.
Henry W. Sage.
i ,''a Augustus Storrs,
IN Henry NJ. Cleveland,
."i q - Horas B. Claflin.
= ~ - John W;nslow,
.'.i't SO S.V. White,
t''2i Committee Of Investigation.
Brooklyn, August u, 1874.
f RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED.
The following resolutions we're also
unanimously adopted:
Resolved, That the evidence laid
before the Examining Committee not
only does not afford any foundation
for putting the pastor of this church,
Rev. Henry Ward Beecher, upon
trial, but on the contrary establishes
to the perfect satisfaction of this
church bis entire innocence and ALSO
lutte personal purity in respect to all
charges now or hereafter made against
him by Theodore Tilton.
Resolved. That our confidence and
love for our pastor, so lar from being
diminished, are heightened and deep
.ened by the unmerited sutterings he
has so long borne, and that we vel
CONN him with sympathy more ten
der, and trust more unbounded thar
we ever felt before to his public labors
among US, to our church, our families
our homes and our hearts.
| THE SCENE IN PLYMOUTH CHURCH.
During the reading of the repor
frequent Interruptions were caused b!
the applause which followed the read
ing of certain passages sustaining Mr.
| Beecher, and outbursts Of laughte1
were drawn out by any illusions t.
mutual friend" Moulton and hi
participations in the matter. Tn.
concluding portion Of the report ant
summing up Of the committee wer,
received with the waving of banker
chiefs, hats. and whatever else cam,
handy,an the applause which grecte,
its ending was almost deafening,
At this point Mr. Moulton came in
to the front portion Of the church. ant
took seat along side the platform
and at the reporters table. He pull
| ed out a note book and pencil, an,
prepared to take notes. A gentleme,
rose up in the audience and requested
permission to address the meeting
He was invited to the platform. wher
he gave the name of Mr. Blair. H
moved that the report of the commit
tee be accepted and the resolution
adopted. He said the committee ha
rendered tier verdict, and it now re
manned for the. people Of Ply,nout
i Church to endorse it, as it was no,
| officially laid before them. He wa
satisfied that this report would be &C
ceptcd by all; if not, let any perso
| who was against it speak, or foreve
hold their tongues. 10y
| Mr.. Moulton here made a move
ment as if he was going to rise to hi
feet, but was restrained by some on
& of those in his immediate vicinity.
7 A call was now raised for NJ
, tdfnitfr ". Raymond, who respond
some portions of the evidence tafs
before the committee, and in referrin
to Mr.. Moulton's part in affair, h
said Mr.. Francis D. Moulton has trie
to poison the minds Of men agains
Mr.. Beecher
Th;s so,ro1 - ro;ro NJ M,,,l.