The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1874-08-11

Hinton.
Mr.. W. P. Elan, an old and influential
citizen, Is very ill and not expected to live.
THE GREAT SCANDAL.
MoULToN SUBMITS HIS STATEMENT.
TiIton's Course Approved-Mrs. Tilton's State
men6 not Sustained eecher's Letter
Of Apology. &C., &c.
NEW YORK, August TO- The Brooklyn
.Irqus says that the statement submitted by
Moulton covers more than twice the num-
Der of pages of manuscript issued by Mr..
Tilton in bis sworn statement. Mouton
rests his case almost entirely on documentary
evidence which has been voluntarily placed
in his possession by Beecher, Titon, Mrs.
Tilton, Mrs. Morse, (Mrs. T.'s mother), and
other persons. Moulton declares with re-.
tpeated and earnest assurances that he has
preserved his friendly relations with all par
ties to the case during the long period COW
cred by the documents i'll his possession, and
that be has sincerely
DESIRED TO EFFECT A RECONCILIATION
between Beecher and Tilton. When the at
tacks upon Tilton were made public by
Beecher's friends .Moulton felt compelled to
come to the support Of TiltoD, and ap-
proved of the course taken by Titon in self
defence. Mouton finds it necessary to re-.
cur to the beginning of the controversy, the
whole difficulty having originated in differ.
ences between Henry c. Bowen and Tilton.
He gives the history of TiIton's serious
complications with Bowen, and step by
step traces the progress Of the breach be-.
tween them, leading up to the fuul compli-
cation between Tilton and Beecher, out of
which grew the tripartite covenant. houl.
ton makes incidental illusions to some of The
important interviews mentioned by Frank
B. Carpenter, especially those which related
to BoWen's connection with the case.
Moulton's narrative comes in due course to
the scenes between him and Beecher in the
house of the latter; the letters written by
Mrs. TlIton at the request Of her husband
and .Beecher; the writing Of Beecher's
apology the whole text Of which has al
ready been made public, and
- 4 REHARKABLB LETTER
in which Mr.. Beeoher describes himself as
being on the sharp and rugged edge Of anX-
iety, remorse, fear and despair. The last
named letter has remained in the custody of
Dir. Moullon from the day it was written up
to the present time. A small portion of it
included in Mr.. Tilton's sworn statement
was all that was then placed by Mr.. Moul-
ton at Mr.. Tlton's disposal. The whole
letter occupied two full pages Of fools-cap
paper, and the intensity Of expression re-
veaed in the extract already published is its
prevailing tone throughout. All the
letters from Mr.. Beecher from which
quotations are made In Mr.. Tllton's state.
ment, have been laid in full by Mr. Mouton
before the committee. 1t is established by
Dir. Moutou's evidence that the letter Of
apology written by Mr. Beecher on the eve
ming ofyJapuary /, 1871, was. as has already
been tintimated, written by Mr.. Moulton at
MIR, Beecher's dictation, and that Beecher
himself wrote the last line and appended his
signature. 'Etf, "
MRS. TILToN NOT SUSTAINED.
The statements made by Mrs. Tlton in
her'published denial and in her cross-exam.
nation before the committee are notsustain-
ed by Noulton's evidence. He states that
Mrs. Tilton communicated with him freely
and confdentialIy in regard to the complica.
tons of this scandal, regarding him IS like
friend Of herself, her husband, and Mr.. Bee
CuETs U1tSs utOlSc aisO tldQC q COuuUaut vi
Mouton, depositing with that gentleman
some important letters bearing on this case.
These letters, together with others written
to Titon, 60 far towards strengthening Til
toms position. sr
II is now understood that the statement,
revised by Moulten, will be furnished 10 the
press for publication about noon tomorrow.
The committee of investigation met this
afternoon. Moulton did not make his ap-
pearance for at least an hour after the COM
mittee had assembled. The sidewalk in
front of the house was blocked up by re-
porters and crowds Of curious spectators
anxious to obtain glimpse, il possible, Of
TIE MUTUAL FRIEND, hoULRoN,
when taking his departure. After session
of two hours and q half the committee adj
journed. Members Of the committee on
coming down the steps were surrounded by
members Of the press, but they stated they
had bound themselves to secrecy and would
not make the statement public Till they had
held consultation. Mr.. Moulton stated
that he would give copies of his statement
to the press al II O'Clock tomorrow. The
committee will hold their, next session to
morrow night. Il .al.s. ,5.,