The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1874-09-04

bKookLfN aug. ~, 1914.
The report of the Committee of Investiga-
ton. with the statement of conclusions upon
being read to the church, was adopted amid
shouts of reclamation.
The following resolutions were also unani-
mously adopted:
ResolUed, That the evidence laid before the
Examining Committee not only does not af-
ford any foundation for putting the pastor of
the church, the Rev. Henry Ward Beecher.
upon trial. but, on the contrary, establishes.
to the perfect satisfaction Of this church, his
entire innocence and absolute personal purity
! witch respect to all the charges now or here
after made against him by Theodore Tilton.
| ReSOtred, That our confidence and love for
our pastor, far from being diminished, are
! heightened and deepened by the unmeTited
| sufferings which he las so long borne, and
/ that we welcome him with a sympathy more
! tender and trust more unbounded than we
ever felt before to his public labors among us,
to our church, our families, our homes, and
our hearts.
During the reading of the report frequent
Interruptions were caused by applause, which
| followed the re aiding of certain passages sus-
tanning Mr.. Beecher, and outbursts OF laugh
ter We're drawn by any illusions to the mutual
friend Moulton. and his participation in the
matter. The concluding portion of the report
and summing up of the committee were re-
ceived with the waving of handkerchiefs,
! hate, and whatever else came handy, and the
applause which greeted it's ending was almost
deafening.
In response to call, Mr. Il. W. Raymond
made a short speech. Referring to Mr.. Moul-
| tons part in the affair, he said: - Mr..
! Francis ID. Moulton has tried to poison the
minds of men against Mr.. Beecher." This
| brought AIR. Moulton to his feet, who glared
at the speaker, and exclaimed twice in a loud
voice. You're a liar, sir you're liar, sir.
Much confusion ensued, men and women
standing up, the latter mounting on seats and
! joining IN the cry with a hearty good will Of
Put him out - shame. sir" ETC., etc.
mingled with loud and prolonged kissing, in
the midst of which Mr.. Halliday came for
ward, and making himself heard above the
din, partially restored order saying: - Gen
tlemen. let him sit still and hear the truth"
but Moulton still remained on his feet saying:
Il dare you to put me out A couple of po-
lice officers put in all appearance behind Mr..
Moulton, and he resumed his seat
Order being partially restored. Mr.. Raymond
continued: " Well, now | want to say some
thing TO you about blackmoiling.' [Cres of
" Yes. 90 for the blackmaller. He claimed
that Mr. TIlton did not know where the money
came from, but it was evident that Mr.. Moul-
ton paid him the money out of his pocket.
Was it upon his lnsinuations, garbled Ian
guage and letters Was it upon this he
wanted to know, they were to wait and doubt Z
With regard to the pistol, it was not pretended
by Mr. Beecher. or advanced by Mr.. Mouton,
that under the influence of the pistol he was
hurried or intimidated into any action. The
story of the pistol was just tins 1t went TO
show the character of man who went to call
upon minister with pistol. He concluded
his address by stating that, come what might,
they would all stand by the man who had stood
up so nobly for the them.
The Chairman then put the question on re-
ceiving the report of the committee, and on
adopting the resolutions offered. On mo-
ton it was passed by a standing vote with
the waving OF hats and handkerchiefs when
the "ayes were called for, but when the
"noes were called Frank Moulton only rose,
and was greeted with perfect storm OF Kisses.
and another uprOar succeeded, but was
Gained IN a slight degree when Mr.. Gilbert
rose and offered resolutions rendering thanks
to memt ers Of the committee for the faithful
and impartial manner in which they had per-
formed their duties, and also to the counsel
of the committee for their valuable services.
This was adopted.
A motion was made to adjourn, but Mr.
Halliday announced that the proceedings
would terminate with the signing Of the dox-
ology.
After the close of the meeting, Moulton
started out with two or three friends. A
crowd Immediately surrounded him, uttering
intense misses, calling him names, and shout
ing 4" Put him out !" Trampe on him ana
like expressions and when he was passing
through the inner door several of the crowd
attempted to strike him. squad of police
men interfered and shielded HIM from the in
sane mob. giving him ali opportunity to get to
the outside door. He started along the alley
way which leads from the rear door, where the
mob again attempted to get at him and DO him
violence.
Pistols were hourished and men tried to lay
hands on him. Policemen braced themselves, |
waved their clubs, and threatened that II the |
people did not cease their outrageous proceed |
ings they must charge. On reaching the out |
er gate, crowd met them from the front, |
and another critical moment was at hand. |
new force Of police also appeared, and prob
ably saved Mr.. Moulton's life, and this alone |
saved il. He was carried to his carriage by |
the officers. Cries of Z" Lay him out " =" Kill /
himl" " Shoot him. resounded on every /
hand. The crowd surrounded the carriage, |
men blocked the wheels with their arms and |
attempted TO stop the vehicle, but the police |
succeeded in beating them of, and he was
driven home in safety.