Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1874-09-02
Mr.. Moultop here made a movemept

Mr.. Moulton here made a movemen,
as il he was going to rise to his feet,
but was restrained by some Of those in
his immediate vicinity.
A call was now made for Mr.. Rossi-
ter ". Raymond, who came forward
AMI said that Henry Ward Beecher had
been charged with crime dcubly black
when charged against a clergy man, moi
only with committing adultery, but
treachery to a friend. In all that vast
evidence taken before the committee he
claimed there was not single line
which disproved He0Iy Ward Beech
er's story. The speaker reeapitulated
some portions of the evidence taken
before the committee, referring to Mr..
Moultons part in the affair; he said
Mr. Francis ID. Moultop has tried 10
poison the minds Of men against Mr..
Beecber. This seemed TO raise MOul-
ton, aud, standing up eject, be glared
at the speaker and exclaimed twice in a
tone which echoed through the build
ing, "You're liar, sir ~ Instantly
all was confusion, men snd women rose
to their feet, the latter mounting on
seats and joining in the cry with .
hearty good will Of +" Put him out >
"Shame, sir," &C., &c, mingled with
loud and prolonged Kissing, in the
mids. Of which Mr. Halliday came for
ward, aud making himself heard above
the din, partially restored order, saying,
"Gentlemen, let him sit still and hear
the truth" But Moulton still renain
ed on his feet, sIarire around like q
beast at bay, spd saying 81 dare you
to put me out" Two police officers
appeared behind Mr.. Moulton, and he
resumed his seat.
Order .eiug partially restored, Mr.
Raymond continued Well, now, i
want to say something to you about
blackmaiiing" 'ries of " Yes GO
for the blsckmailer ~ He claimed
that Mr.. Triton did not know where the
money came from, but it WAS eviden:
that Moulton paid him money out Of
his own pocket. Was it upon his in-
siuutations, garbled language and let
ters was it upon this, he wanted to
know, they were to wait aud doubt
With regard to the pistol it was not
pretended by Mr.. Beecher or advance
ed by Mr. Moulton that under the pis-
tol be was hurried or intimidated into
any act. The story Of the pistol was
just this; 1t went to show the charac-
thr of the man who wen. to call on q
minister with hi. pistol. lie conclud-
ed his address by stating that come
what might they would all stand BY
the man who stood mp so nobly for
them. The chairman then put the
question on receiving the report Of the
Committee, adopting the resolutions
offered On motion it was passed by
a standing vote, with the waving of
hats and handkerchiefs. When the
nays we're called, Frauk foultor only y
rose, and was greeted with a perfect
storm of h!sses. aud all other uproar
succeeded, but was Gained in slight
degree.
Mr.. Gilbert rose and offered reso-
luton, rendering thanks to the MEM
bers of the committee for the faithful
ard impartial manner il which they
had performed their duties, and also to
the counsel Of the committee for their
valuable services. Adopted.
A motion made to adjourn was lost.
Mr.. Halliday announced that the
proceedings would terminate with the
singing of the doxology. At this june
ture Mr.. Mouiton arose from his seat
aud pushed his way toward the dooI
through the singing crowd which block
the passage. During his route he Va.
hustled on every side, snd when he
reached the hallway hands were stretch
ed out to wreak vengeance upon him
but they we're kept off by police officers,
who hurried him down the slley-way
to where carriage was in Whiting,
into which he was pushed rather than
helped, aud with police officer stan
ding on each step of the vehicle, was
driven away. The audience then 9ui-
etly dispersed.