The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1874-07-23

by inference If not In direct words, contra
dictory TO this to entitle this last one to
much credit. In fact, one of them-we
cannot now recall which--distlnctly states
that he has no cause of complaint against
Mr.. Beecher With this exception and,
perhaps, one other his manifestos have
been irsinuating, vacillating, cowardly-
never once referring to any grievance on
his part, we mean as against Mr.. Beecher.
Take his first published letter-we think 1t
the first--and what Is his complaint and
what charge does he propose to make
ANYTHING connected with his own familyp
Not word of it. Henry G. Bowen, he
SAYS has discharged him from the editorial
chair of the Brooklyn Union and New
York Independent, and owes him large
arrears of salary; that he is sadly in need
of money; is out of remunerative employ
ment; that his reputation is injured by
being so discharged, and that unless
Bowen pays up he will publish what Bowen
has said about Beecher. Not one word of
complaint Of his own against Beccher.
This is noticeable and important. In
another communication TO the press, he
speaks Of his wife rs a pure, noble hearted,
slanlered christian woman. In the "tri-
partite agreement as originally drawn and
to which he gave his assent--usng these
words, II could conscientiously and heart
| lily subscribe my name to every word of
''it"--he says that Beecher is "a grandly
good and generous man. that he ''revered
/ and loved him as father and ''disavowed
any and all imput atoms upon bis charac-
ter How could Theodore Titon say
this If his present charge is true? The
conclusion Is irresistible that either Theo-
dorc Tilton is thoroughly dishonest or that
the present charge is untrue. We think,
moreover, tina, this Indictment bears in
irinsic evidence Of its own weakness. We
have called it an indictment because it is
something of that nature, but it must he
remembered that il is sworn testimony
given. AS i were, in his own vindica,ion.
1t is reasonable, therefore, to suppose that
he has made the most of his case that he
could.
What is that case ? Examine it care
fully, if YOU have not already done
so, aualy2c it, and see what there is
of it, The charge is distinct and plain
enough. There is no installing its mean
ing or object. The fair name and fame
of his wife is thrown to the winds, the
moral integrity of Mr.. Beecher is as
sailed with the evident object and intent OF
making their names by-words of scorn, re
proach and contcmpt,a stencil in the nostril:
Of all decent people tor all time to come.
Whereas" he says, Rev. s. Henry Ware
Beecher has instigated" the appointment
of committee of investigation, ant
" whereas Mrs. Elizabeth II. Tilton for
merry wife of Mr.. Tilton has openly de
- serted her home" ETC., therefore Theo
- dore Titon being thus authorized and re-
''quired," etc etc, proceeds to make his
charge. But having made your charge
Mr.. Tilton, where is your proof? Is il
anything more than reasonable to believe
that he has produced all that he had? An(
rrLet lie tho nvidonce? 10 1t anything ina
court or jury would convict upon
Would it have any force or weight excep
with the army of gossip mongers or with
sonal campaign? The proof, if it can b,
called proof and we are any judge of evi
dence, consists of cxtorted confessions O
hearsay statements. Are we not correct /
any one is in doubt, let them again care
fully read the whole statement. We nee(
say nothing in reference to the want of re
liability of hearsay statements, especially
when it relates to such a scandal as this
1t affords too delicious morsel to be pass
ed from hand to hand without growing ant
increasing in its passage. AS to the pur
ported confessions, what is there OF them
The Cole-EIiscocll and many other cele
, a confession from n frightened wife
whether guilty or innocent. Can any de
pcndence be placed upon confessions s
obtained Taking Mr.. Tilton's own wor
ibi II, WV bilN'tiJ stat,
ments were obtained from his wife til
same day or evening. After tie treatmen,
and even blows, that it is alleged she re
ceived from Tilton is it any wonder tbs
she made such confessions as he desired, c
that she afterwards, "openly deserted he
q home !" But we are sick of the Who'll
q matter. We fear that Tilton has got int
bad fix; that he has overreached hin
self that the influence of the "Woodhu
woman" has been too much for him.
dIsgraceful as this statement is to Theodoi
, Tilton, as disgusting as are Its details W
. are glad that it has been made. We no
know the distinct charges, and Plymoui
- church will be forced to give the matter
i full, fair and impartial investigation vii
r open doors. With such hearing the pu
lie will he satisfied, and we believe tn
-. Mr.. Beechcr will come from it with clei
: skirts,