Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-07-23

intensity at the very shadow of it. Not
only was my friend affected gener-
ously, but he assured me sucn
expression If conveyed TO Mr.. Tilton would
sOothe the wounded feelings, allay anger
and help the whole trouble. He took down
sentences and fragments of what l had
been saying, TO use them as mediator A
full statement Of the circumstances under
which this
Memorandum.
was given shall give to the investigating
committee. That these apologies were
more than ample to meet the facts in the
case, is eYident in that they were accepted;
that our Intercourse resumed its friendii-
ness; that Mr.. Tilton subsequently ratified
it in writing, and that he continued for
four years, and until within two weeks, to
live with his wife. :
Is it Conceivable,
If the original charge had been what is now
alleged, that he would have condoned the
ofiense not only with the mother of his
children, but with him whom he believed
to have wronged them? The absurdity, at
well as the falsity, of this story is apparent
when it is considered that Mr.. Tilton now
alleges that he carried this guilty secret Of
his wife's infidelity for six months locked
up IN his own breast, and then he diYulged
1t to me only that there might be reconcile
iation with me. Mr.. Tilton has since, in
every form of Language, and to multitude
Of witnesses, orally, in written statements,
and in printed documents, declared his
Faith in His wife's Purity.
Aftor- TIA saseAsiliatioIr of Ar. Tilton
with me cons rderations of propriety
and honor demanded that the family
trouble should be kept in that seclusiOn
which domestic affairs have a right to
claim as a sanctuary, and to that seclusiOn
it was determined that it should be con-
fined. Every line and word of my private
and confidential letters, which have been
published, is in harmony with the state
menis which now make. My published
correspondence of this subject comprises
but two elements, viz: The expression of
my grief and that of my desire to
shield the honor of a pure and
innocent woman. | do not propose to ana
I'VE and contest at this time the extraOr-
dinary paper of Mr.. Tilton, but there are
two allegations which can't permit 20 pass
without special notice. They refer to
The Only Two Incidents
which Mr.. Tilton pletends to have wit
messed personally. The one was an alleged
scene in my house while looking over
engrayings, and the other a chamber
scene in his own house. His statements
these are
Absolutely False.
Nothing of the kind ever occurred nor any
Of any such thing. They are
now brought to my notice for the first time.
To every statement which connects me dis
honorably with Mrs. f. r. Tilton, or which
in anywise would impugn the honor and
purity of this beloved Christian woman, | |
give the most explicit, comprehensive and
solemn denial.
HENRY WARD BEECHER.
Mrs. TiItOn TO tlic Rescue OF Mr.
Beecher.
BEOOKLYN, July -, 1ST4.-The state |
ment Of Mrs. Tilton will be made public |
and it is understood that it will J
be a complete denial Of the charge made |
against Mr.. Beecher and herself by her |
Mr.. Beecher will prepare a more full and |
concise reply to be submitted to the InyeSti- |
eating Committee at as early a date as
pOSSibie