The New York herald., 1874-08-14

ionndl impression made upon me e explained in
the following narrative, that l mad been
that his complete restoration to public standing
and household happiness was reparati0n justly
required Of me, and the only one which l could
But with peculiar genfus FOR blunders he fell
!Ss q ans
policy TO bring coercion to bear upon my honor,
my conscience and my adsctions. for the purpose
TILroN KNEW BRBcHER WELL.
the Tneodose s lilto1 Knew @ ne well. He has said
70 gain influence over me they must work upon
the sympathetlc side Of my nature. 10 this he has
3 lever without scrapie nv Az attachment s to my ny
Iriends, TO my family, to bis own household and
BBECHER IN THE KET
Not blind TO his faults, but resolved to look on
him as iayorao!y and hopefully as possible, and
even desperately for his salvation. For four years
have been trying to prune tue Unsuitable egotlsm,
to be; TO restore TO popularity and public conf
dence one Who IN the midst Of my efforts IN his
trines; refused, when besousht hin to separate
himself from them, and ascIibed TO my agency
ne ana was xDsh was
dong my 81 Si%os. o. avert :, !. was hard
with water. In the later stages Of the history ne
actually melted ana created difficulties, appar-
to fresh exertions. / refused to indorse his Wild
views and associates. The best could do was 10
and abilities which ssill believed MIN % to possess IN
ms higher mood, and keeping silence concerning
the evll things which was assured and believed
had been greatly exaggerated by public report.
could not think him 30 bad as my friends did.
trusted 10 the germs Of good which thought stirl
over HIM and to the power OF my persistent sell.
sacrlhce. MI. Moulton came to me at nrst as the
reinstate him, always suspected, without regard
to my interests, but on further Acquaintance with
70 % AZ % saS ssTe nus
ana harmony 20 Nj: Tltons home and bring q
which he .counselled ] absolutely refused; but I
never doubted his friendship for me- after friend
wished me to do did, unless It. seemed TO me
wrong. My confidence tn him was the only ele-
%sat thaf Sssmsd secure that cop
0A wrote ireeS In plSsAos this sronOous 10 tlms, @
wnea felt t6at secret were
sander concerning me were heard OF In unex-
pected quarters; when some Of ny near relatives
malicious women, hostile to me ON other grounds,
was borne ., t9 my ears; When had lost the last
made matters worse ana worse; that my attempt
mood OF scandal as has now been let loOse) had
been used BY him to bring up new troubles; that
papers and recantations and l knew not what;
that In short, every thing was breaking up,
sought the sVs Ss aS s'A va. fey so
he emptted on other families, the Church, the
community, with infinite horrors OF woe ior me-
that my own innocence was buried under heaps
and heaps OF rubbish ana nobody but my professed
friend, II even he, could save us. To his assur-
much faith as to maintain under these terrible trials
tne tn silence a which ne enjoined Not until Mr. M
me, in my letter to Dr. Bacon did / break that
silence, save 6y simple DENIAL OF the sander0us
rumors against me q year before.
THB FIRST OPEN ATTACK.
On the appearance OF the first open attack
from Mr. Tiiton Immediately without consulting
Mr. Moulton, called for thorough investigation
with 2 committee OF my church. l am not re-
o or
so long dreaded and have 80 earnestly strtven to
avoid has come to pass. could not further
can freely speak in Wndisation I Of my.
making a abatement. MY memory or statlS Of the
mind Is clear and tenacious better tim my
Sea al 81 nave 5een sor
6nrdened Win public labor, having established
nj Coss ss
christ, !, delivered each winter lyceum lectures 10
care Of the great churcn and Its outlying schools
and chapels and the miscellaneous business which
s upSa sase saae qp9a
my. regard, and now with the necessity Of ex-
piaining actions and letters resulting from com.
plex influences, apparent vt the time, find my
self IN position where know my Innocence,
without being aole to prove 1t with detailed ex.
plantations. l am one upon whom trouble works
lnwardly, making me outwardy silent, but rever.
beratng In the chambers OF my soul; and when at
without measure or moderation. inherit ten
dency to sadness. the remains In me OF positive
% ods m s Of ee e xs1S ana
becomes black and see very despairingly.
II were In such MOODS to speak as feel should
give false colors and exaggerate the proportions
OF everything. This aniIestation is in such con-
trast to the hOpeiulness and courage which ex-
perence in ordinary times that none but those
intimate with me would suspect one full of over
moving spirit and eager gladsomeness to have
Some OF nv letters to Mr.. Moulton i; reaect this
morbid ieeling. He understood 1t, and at times
earnestly reproved me for indulglng 1t. With tnis
preliminary review proceed to my narrative.
Mr.. BEECHERS NARRATIVE.
Mr.. Tilton was first known to me as reporter
school, and working on the New York Observer.
From this paper he passed to the Independent and
about $751; br Ssco sorrs ana
resigned their places. ! became editor OF the
Independent to which had been from Its start
me was that Mr.. Triton should be my assistant
and relieve me wholly from routine once work.
hlm. We used to stroll to galleries and print
shops, and dine often together. His mind was
opening freshly and with enthusiasm upon al
civil anairs public policy, religion and
philanthropy. Oi this he had often spoken
al % q later day DAY '' over It's It's oessstion. tas1
August was my vacation month"; but my family
repaired to my larni In June and July ana re-
maned there during september and October. Ny
labors combining 10 this city, took my meals In
the families Of friends, and from year to year I
became SO familiar with their children and homes
that went In and out daily almost as in my own
house. Mr.. Tilton often alluded to this habit and
urged me to do the same by his house. He used
often TO speak IN extravagant terms OF his Wife,s
esteem and a1ectiOn Tor me. After I began to
visit his house he sought 70 make It attractive.
He urged me to bring my papers down there and
use hts study to do my writing In, as 1t was not
pleasant to write at the office OF the Independent
BEECHER AND THK CLEVELAND LETTER.
When / went TO England In 1868 Mr. Tton took
temporary charge OF the Independent On my re-
turn paved the way for him to take sole charge
Of II, my name remaining lor year and then ne
becoming the responsible editor. Friendly rela-
tidns continued until 1865, when the violent as