Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-07-16
FIRST EDITION.
The Beccher Tiiton investigation.

MRS. TnToN LEAVES HER NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Az
TO THETRoBABLE COURSE OF THE INQUIRY.
Another sad chapter has been added to the
unfortunate scandal which for weeks has been
upon everybody lips Rumors have been long
current regarding the domestic infelicity of Mr..
and Mrs. Tlton, and now the crisis has been
reached, and the house IL divided against itself.
Mrs. Iilton, acting for herself, went before the
investigating committee appointed by Mr.. Beech
or Immediately after it was organized and gave
testimony which did not corroborate, but on the
contrary, was opposed to the version of the story
which the public letters Of Mr. Tllton had fa
vored, and which had suited the various theories
Of those who believe Mr.. Beecher ill
the wrong. In tue excited state
Of mind winch possessed both the one and
the other, it was not surprising shat this act on
her part should be followed by Immediate separ-
alton OF the man and wife, and the result was
that after consulting with friends she left her
home and IL at present at the house of Edward
j. Ovington, Jr., with whose family she has long
been upon intimate terms. From what can be
gathered from her friends and indirectly from
herself, she takes this step deliberately and with
the purpose OF adhering to her position unless
Mr. Tilton should conclude to keep back the
statement which he has promised regarding Mr..
Beecher. For the present, however, she intends
to maintain silence 30 far as the public are con-
investigating committee, to await the develop
ments of the next few days with patience.
Meanwhile, efforts are being male to close the
investigation. Frank ID. Moulton, Mr.. Tilton e
friend, ,sho holds or has held the letter of apol-
ogy which Mr.. Tton incorporated into his re-
cent defense, and who has possession of other
papers for which both sides seem to have much
respect has made statement before the COM
mlttee which he had previously read to MIR.
Beecher and Mr.. Tilton, and III which, in view of
IN net of a Y a
that thepresent issue be settled by Mr. Beechei b
frankly stating that he had committed an Of
fence against Mr.. Tilton, for which it was neces-
sary to apologize, and for which he did apollo
gize in the language of letter, part of which
had been quoted" and that sit was neces
saiy for Mr.. Tilton to have made the defense
against DR.. Leonard Bacon which he did make.
lie adds at ia better now that the committee
should not report and in place of report, Mr..
Beecher himself should make the statement
which have suggested or that, if the commit
tee docs report the report should be recon-
mendation to Mr.. Beecher to make such a state
ment. Should the work of the committee con-
tinue however, he says ''As l am fully con-
versant with the facts and evidences / SHALL at
between these parties, if necessary, deem it my
duty to state the truth, in order that the world
may be well Informed before pronouncing its
Judgment with reference to either. l therefore
suggest to you that they be heard that if then
You deem it necessary that should appear be-
fore you, l will do so.'
He was assured that full statement was de-
sired from him, under oath Of all that he knew
regarding the matter under investigation. Ger
tain members of the committee are determined
that nothing now shall stop the Investigation,
and should Mr. Beecher az well as Mr. lilton
appear before them which is hardly expected
| they will have abundance of documentary evi
dence to enable them to judge wisely and right
ously.
Mr Tilton retains his children at his home ii
| Iivinpgtou-gt and Mira IiltOu eXOectS to remalI
for the present where she now il. The excite
ment has been intense with her for many days
and she now wishes to gain rest and quiet.-N
| y Tribune, Wedne dag.