Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1874-09-10

being read to the church, was adopted amid
shouts of reclamation.
The following resolutions were also unani-
mously adopted
Resolued, That the evidence laid before the
Examining Committee not only does not af-
ford any foundation for putting the pastor of
the church. the Rev. Henry Ward Beecher.
upon trial. but, on the contrary, establishes
to the perfect satisfaction of this church. his
entire innocence and absolute personal purity
with respect to all the charges now or here
after made against him by Theodore Triton.
ReSOlCed, That our confidence and love for
our pastor, far from being diminished are
heightened and deepened by the unmerited
sutferings which he has go long borne, and
that we welcome him with sympathy more
tender and trust more unbounded than we
ever felt before to his public lsbors among us,
to our church, our families, our homes, and
our hearts
During the reading of the report frequent
Interruptions were caused by applause. which
followed the reading of certain passages sus-
tanning Mr.. Beecher, and outbursts of laugh
ter were drawn by any illusions to the mutual
friend, Moulton, and his participation in the
matter. The concluding portion of the report
and summing up of the committee were re-
ceiyed with the waving of handkerchefs.
hats. and whatever else came handy and the
applause which greeted its ending was almost
deafening.
In response to call, Mr.. Il. W. Raymond
made a short speech. Referring to Mr. Moul-
toms part in the affair, he said: Mr.
Francis ID. Moulton has tried to poison the
minds of men against Mr. Beecher." This
brought Mr.. Moulton to his feet who glared
at the speaker, and exclaimed twice in loud
voice: You're liar, sir; you're liar. sir. -
Much confusion ensued, men and women
standing up. the latter mountingon seats and
fCtr IL 4, L
Put him out :" - Shame, sir" etc, etc.
mingled With loud and prolonged Kissing. in
the midst of which Mr.. Halliday came for
ward, and making himself heard above the
din, partially restored order, saying: Gen
tlemen, let him sit still and hear the truth =
but Mnulton still remained on his feet saving !:
Il dare you to put me out" couple of po-
lice officers put in an appearance behind Mr.
Moulton, and he resumed his seat.
Order being partially restored. Mr. Raymond
continued: ''Well, now want to say some
thing to you about Matchmaking" [Cries of
Yes. go for the blackmailer. He claimed
that Mr.. rlton did not know where the money
came from. but it was evident that Mr.. Moul-
| ton paid him the money out of his pocket.
Was it upon his instructions, garbled Ian
guage and letters? Was it upon this, he
wanted to know, they were to wait and doubt
With regard to the pistol. it was not pretended
by Mr.. Beecher, or advanced by Mr. Moulton.
that under the influence of the pistol he was
hurried or intimidated into any action. The
story OF the pistol was just this: 1t went to
| show the character of q man who went to call
| upon minister with his pistol. He concluded
his address by stating that. come what might.
they would all stand py the man who had stood
up so nobly for them.
The Chairman then put the question on re-
| ceiving the report of the committee and
on adopting the resolutions offered. On mo-
ttn,,f h. al.
the waving of hats and handkerchiefs when
the "ayes' were called for, but when the
| noes were called Frank MoulIon only rose.
and WAS greeted with perfect storm of Kisses,
and another uproar succeeded. but was
Gained in a slight degree when Mr.. Gilbert
rose and offered resolutions rendering thanks
| to members of the committee for the faithful
and impartial manner in which they had per.
formed their duties, and also to the counsel
| of the committee for their valuable services.
This was also adopted.
A motion was made to adjourn. but Mr.
| Halliday announced that the proceedings
would terminate with the signing of the dox-
| ology.
After the close Of the meeting, Moulton
started out with two or three friends. A
crowd immediately surrounded him. utterine
intense hisses calling him names, and shout
ing - Put him out :" 81 Trample on him :" and
like expressions, and when he was passing
through the inner door several of the crowd
attempted to strike him. A squad of police
men interfered and shielded him from the in
sane mob, giving him an opportunity to get to
the outside door. He started along the alley.
way, which leads from the rear door. where
the mob again attempted to get at him and dc
him violence.
Pistols were fiourished and men tried to lay
hands on him. Policemen braced themselves,
waved their clubs, and threatened that if the
people did not cease their outrageous proceed
ings they must charge. On reaching the out.
er gate. a crowd met them from the 'front.' and
another critical moment was at hand A new
force of police also appeared, and probably
saved Mr.. Moulton's life. and this alone saved
it. He was carried TO his carriage by the Of
ficers. Cries of Lay him out !" :. Kill him y
g Shoot him ~ resounded on every hand. The
crowd surrounded the carriage, men blocked
the wheels with their arms and attempted tC
stop the vehicle, but the police succeeded il
beating them off, and he was driven home il
safety.