New-York tribune., 1874-08-06

rally from that given by both Mr. and Mrs.
Iilton, although some of Mr.. Carpenters
statements are qualified.
Mr.. MOULTON CONSENTS TO TESTIFY.
SHORT STATEMENT TO THE COMMITrEE-HIs LIPS
UNsEALED BY MR.. BEECHER AND Mr.. TLToN-
THREE DAYS REQUIRED FOR THE PREPARATION
OF HIS STATEMENT.
AT the meeting of the Investigating Committee
last evening all the members except Mr. Claiin were
present, but b. +. Tracy of counsel was absent on
account of slight illness. The gathering of curious
observersin the vicinity Of the place of meeting was
large. Soon after the assembling of the Committee
Assistant Pastor Halliday of Plymouth Church con-
Quoted witness to the house, an aged lady, closely
vailed This witness remained in the house for two
hours. aud was then taken by Mr. Halliday to his
own residence 1t was ascertaned from members
of the Committee that her testimony was of minor
importance. She was the only witness examined,
although the appearance of f. ID. Mouton at S45 p.
IN. gave ground for the expectation that important
testimony would be given. Mr.. Moulton
walked quickly up the steps, and was
Immediately admitted into the house. lie
remained within 35 minutes and then walked to
his residence in Remsen-st. 1t was learned from
members of the Committee and from counsel that
Mr. Moulton had read a short statement giving his
reasons for not giving testimony previously, an
nouncing the receipt of communications from Mr.
Beecher and Mr.. Tilton, by which he was released
from his obligation of confidence, and giving per-
mission to lay his evidence before the Committee
and expressing a wish, on account OF the labor OF
preparation, to have his examination deferred lu
Saturday evening. There was some conversation
between members of the Committee and Mr..
Moulton as to his readiness to testify, and the
l., ata1 fr,nvp
him. but the talk was informal, and was not taken
down by the Committees stenographer. Below is
the statement read by Mr. MoultOn as officially re-
ported from the Committee:
MIR. MoULTON's STATEMENT.
GENTLEMEN OF THE COMMITTEE: 1 have received your
invitation to appear before have been ready on
any proper occasion disclose all the facts and docu-
mens known to IN possession relating to the
subject matter OF your inquiry, but have found my
self embarrassed because OF my peculiar relations 10
the parties to the controversy Friendly for years
to all OF them, and at the time Of the outbreak OF TINS
miserable business, having the kndest feeling
toward each, endeavored to avert the calamity that
has now fallen upon all. Most fully ana coand'htlaly
trusted by all parties 1t became necessary tha shoid
know the simple truth OF every fact ana cir
eumstance OF the controversy, made by mutual
consent in some sort the arDer OF the affair, ana,
after the estraneement. the medium of communication
between the parties each saying and writing to me such
things as were desired be said or written TO the
others that in such case might give the Information
or show the communication to the person intended 10
receive or affected by IT, Under these circumstances
have not felt at liberty TO give testimony OF facts'
thus obtained in the sacredness Of conhdence before
tribunal not authorized by law TO require theu how
ever much otherwise might respect IT'S members and
objects without the consent OF the parties from whom
received the disclosures and documents win the con
sent or request Mr. Beecher and Mr. Tton have hed
myself ready sorrowngly TO give all the facs that
know about the objects OF inquiry OF the Committee and
produce whatever papers have TO the COMMITTEE and
leave copies the with them II they desire IT, with
perhaps the one stipulation that II was to give my evil
dence orally or TO be eXamined that might bring
with me Photographic reporter that shoniu nave ah
exact copy OF my testimony for my own protecuon
am to-day in receipt Of letters from the heV' henry
Ward Beecher and Mr. Theodore Tilton, with their con
sent and request thus aosoving me thereby from my
nal relations toward them TO appear before you
aud give to you the facts and documents in reference
% the differences between them 1t appears 70 me that
as Mr. Tilton has gwen his evidence, ana MRS Titon
likewise, Mr.. Beecher should be requested 10 adu
his own in ORDER tha. the three principal parties TO the
case shall have been independently heard on their
own responsibility before am called upon 10 adduce
,,cts in NV possession derived from them all. Never
theless since 1 am fully released from my own
confidential relations to the parties involved IN this
sad affair and since my only proper statement
must consist OF the truth, the whoe ruth'
and nothing but the trsth, see no especial reason
why II may not be made at one time as well as at an
other But as my statement Will necessarily include
great multiplicity OF facts and papers, must ask little
DELAY to arrange and copy them. Accordingly, ,ng
gest Saturday evening Aug g. as an evening convenient
for me to lay my statement before the committee.
your. trulr FRANCIS ID. MoULToN.
Mr. Moulton's coming seemed TO take the Com
mittee little by surprise, and preparations were
burriedly made as if for very important examna-
ton. Messenger boys were hastily sent for and
communication was made Immediately with Mr.
Reecbers counsel and advisers. Mr.. BeecheTs
counsel was somewhat uawell at the time Mr.
Hill went to see Mr.. Tracy and returned to the
Committee, and few minutes after sent a message
that Mr. Moulton had gone. Messrs. Cleveland and
Wnslow of the Committee went away soon after
Mr.. Moulton's departure. Mr.. White followed half
AN bour afterward, but Mr. Sage, Mr.. Storrs. aud
MFR. Hill remained together till nearly midnight
MFR. White stated that the next meeting OF the Com
mittee would be held on Saturday, evening, when
Mr.. Moulton would be heard, or on Friday evening
if Mr. Moulton were ready to give his testimony
then. Mr. Beecher will not be examined TILL next
week. thought Mr. White. Mr.. Hill said confidently
that the Committee would meet again on Friday
evening, while Mr.. Sage the Chairman, declared
that Saturday evening would be the appointed time
for the next meeting.
SHARP CORRESPONDENCE.
i, r,npr, CHALLENGE FROM MIR. BRECHER 20 Mr..