The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-08-29
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Clerk Of Examining Commute
Mr. NIoulton Present.

When the report was ended and the last words
had died on the speakers lips, there one long
shout Of applause, one or at clappng of hands and
stamping OF feet that made the walls OF the church
ring.
Shortly after the reading OF the report and when
all was enthusiasm and pleasure las it was evil
dent everybody thought the report perfectly con.
vincing), Frank Mouton made his ap-
pearance at the side door of the
church. Not many saw him, and he took
his seat beside the writer. He said he was deter
mined to speak and meant to lay bare some OF the
contradictions Of the report. Some OF those sur
rounding him endeavored 10 dlssuade ntm from
this course, but he persisted and wrote a note to
the Moderator, asking to be allowed to make some
remarks. Mr.. Freeland took the note and passed
u to Mr. Howard, he passed 1t 10 another and It
went all round the committee and the result
Seemed TO be shown in few moments by a
policeman being sent for Very soon it became
known that Mr.. Moulton was present. and all
necks were stretched TO obtain view OF him.
While Mr.. Raymond was speaking he INDUCED in
the expression that Mr.. Moulton had poisoned the
minds OF those who came to him by his lies and
Mr.. Moulton jumped up and shouted, so that it
vas heard throughout the Church, "You are
liar r'
At this moment scene OF the most in tense and
waving their handkerchefs and shout ting. Others
shrieked, "Put him out %
Mr.. Halliday rose, and with his powerful voice
spoke louder than the storm NO. let him stay
here to hear what is saio,
Mr. Moulton rose and said :-tI shall stay, In
spite OF you ALL and won't Sit and be insulted.u
Then began the shouting again.
'PUr HIM OUT PUT HIN oU1W
ana one man came forward on the platform and
said ;-'Let all stay who are not d1sorderly.p
'That's so, that's So" shouted the crowd and
again the waving OF handkerchiefs took place.
TWAS evident Plymouth church was half de.
lirious and hardly knew what 1t was about. II
was several moments before Mr. Raymond cou,d
60 ON with his speech and then the people
gathered around koulton, with angry gestures
and threatening looks. During the remainder or
the speech the speaker was constantly Interrupted
W CRIES OF what about the pistol. give it to him
D. r. BLAIR TAKES THE FLOOR.
AS sooR as Mr.. Raymond had concluded the
reading OF the report Mr.. ID. r. Blair arose and
sald-.Mr. Moderator. move that the report OF
the committee be accepted and the resolutions be
adopted. desire also to express my entire an
proval OF the work Of the committee, but 1t needs
no advocacy ut my hands 1t SPEAKS full wei ior
ttself. congratulate the committee upon the re-
suit OF their ar1uous labors. IT was but natural
that they should have been charged with being
their deliberations for the reason that
they were chosen by himself. Tney were certainly
ministration for years; they had loved him; they
had honored him. and In the hour Of his trouble
they mad warmly sympathiZed with him. Ana yet
having listened to the report which they have sub
united. l for one am perfectly satisfied that
the millions OF people who WILL read it
tomorrow when spread broadcast through
mat the committee have risen risen to such 4
moral height that they have, unQ1e 3tionaply,
none Justice alike TO our pastor and his accusers.
Ibey nave been most Impartial In their mode or
conductlngtne investigation and have ummoned
every witness before them VINO has offered to tes-
lily or VINO could throw any Light upon the subject
under eXamip atlon. divesting these YES of every
vestige OF prejudice. Yes, the world can accent
their report and verdict as
THE FINAL SOLUTION OF TETS MATTER
and we thank them for what they have done and
the way IN which they have done IL. Having TINS
laltnIuly ana fuiy examined the question ana
having rendered their verdict, we are to-nignt
called upon TO render our verdict upon their work
Their verdict-not guilty-we have heard we
we're impatient when they commenced their la
Ocrs to hear this verdict but they babe rs to !
wait until they were through. This hour belongs
now there be by chance any person
to raise l bespeak for him calm
cool and patient hearing before this assemblaQe I
adjurc them now to speak, or forever hold their
peace. DO not believe there any such persons
here, and believe that the report 10 satisfactory
20 ali and answers every point In the accusations.
Cries OF question: Question:" Cut 1t short
ut IL shortly ! viii do So This. say, then, Is
ne bopr which beionRa IN the bead. hnf recoa.