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had an interview with Oliver Johnsc
in the presence of Titon. when the who
matter was discussed. and memoranda
OF Oliver Johnsons statement, in which /
gave his recollection of an interview
December 90, when Tilton and Johnso
were present, was taken down by Tilton !
shorthand in my presence and copied OF
ut the time in Johnson's presence, whic
memorandum has been in my possessio
eyer since, and from which | read cac
statement, one after the other, to MI
Bowen here produce il:
OLIVER JonNsoN's STATEMENT.
At the interview of Dec. 30, at No. o
Willow street, Mr.. Bowen voluntaril,
pledged his word to Mr. johnson that he
II. c. Bowen, would take no further meas
ures in regard to Tilton without consulta
ton with Mr.. johnson. Bowen likewis,
had said substantially the same thing t
johnson previously during private CONVEX
sations between these two persons. There
was no obligatory confidence imposed OF
any of the parties concerning anything
said at this interview save special pledge
mutually given that nothing should be said
concerning Beecher's demonstrations TO.
wards Tilton. johnson says that Dowen's
statements in regard to Beecher were rot
limitations OF Beechers adultcries, but
plain and straightforward charges Of the
same. Bowen stated that he knew
FOUR OR FIVE CASES
of Beechers adulterous intercourse with
women. johnson says that Bowen ia this
interview plainly declared that Beecher
had confessed his guilt to Bowen, who said
81 cannot stand it any longer You and |
owe duty to society in this matter. That
man ought not to stay another weel; in his
pulpit. 1t is not safe for our families to
have him III this city. The allusion to the
wido was made by Theodore Tilton, and
Henry c. Bowen said he had no doubt that
her husbands death was caused by his
knowledge of her improper intimacy with
Henry Ward Bcecher. | have no doubt
about It whatever.
After the triparttc covenant was signed
it came to the knowledge of Beecher, as
he informed me, that Bowen was still
spreading scandals about him. at which he
was angered and proposed to write Bowen
letter stating the points that had been
settled in their reconciliation and agree
ment, and the reason why Bowen's mouth
should be closed in regard to such ISLANDERS.
| find among my papers pencil and ink
memorandum of the settlements intended
to be embodied in that letter, which was
submitted to my judgment by Beecher. 1t
is in lis handwriting, and is produced
marked "M." 1t was as follows: Beechers
statement of Bowen's settlement
/. That he allowed himself to listen to
nnfounded rumors.
2. That he never brought them either TO
me nor in any proper manner to the
church.
3. That he only whispered them and
that only when he had some business end
in view. That he did not himself believe
that anything had occurred which untitled
me for the utmost trust shown. By con-
tinuing for twelve to fifteen years con
spicuous attendant at Plymouth church.
BY contracts with me as editor of the In
dependent BY continued publication of
my sermons ETC., making the privilege of
doing so even as late as the interview at
Freelind's one of these points of settlement
BY a settlement oil ali difficulties mt Free
lnd's and a reconciliation which was to
lead them TO work together in which not a
single part of any personal immortality, hut
every item was business.
4. AS II result of such agreement / was
to resume my old familiarity at his house
to write him letter that he could give his
family to show that had restored con-
tidence. To endeavor to remove from him
the GOODNESS and frowns of the parish as
one who had injured me. A card to be
published and which was published giving
HIM the right to put in the Independent
sermons, and lecture room talks. was
guest as l was at Grants reception.
5. Of the settlement by the committee
whose record is with Clahin l have moth
ing to say. did not see Mr.. Beecher dur
ing the whole process, nor do | remember
to have spoken with him since.
G. Now, the force of the statement, that
he did not himelf believe that | had done
anything immoral which should affect my
standing us a man, a citizen and minister
illustrated by foregoing facts, is demon
strated by his conduct when he did believe
that Theodore Tilton committed immorali
ties; his disposscssion of the Independent;
his ignominous expulsion from the Brook
lyn Union; his refusal to pay him the
salary and forfeit of contract. AS a part
of this transaction Beecher sent me the
following note, marked IN
BEECHER TO MOuLToN.
MONDAY.
NV Dear Friend-I called last evening
as agreed, but you had stepped out. On
the way to church last evening met Claflin.
He says Bowen denies any such treacherous
whisperings, and is in a right state.
mentioned my proposed letter. He liked
the idea. read him the draft of ii in the
lecture room; he drew back, and SAID | had
| not better send it. | asked him ii
Bowen had ever made his statement of the
very bottom f, cts; if there were any
charges did not know He evaded, and
intimated that if he had he hardly would
be right in telling me. think he would
be right in telling you; he ought to.
have not sent any note, and have des
troyed that prepared. The real point &c
avoid is to appeal to the church, and ther
n council 1t would be a confiagration
and give every possible chance for parties