New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-08-29

approval. There was much derlsiVe laughter
with great clappines of hands at the
Committees references to Mr. Moulton's
profound policy and the Vaccinations Of
Mr.. TiitOn and the mutual friend,'" while the
plaudits were very long and loud upon the reading
of Mr. MoultOn's words to Mr.. Beecher: lyon
can stand il the whole case were pub
lished Tomorrow" And so throughout the
reading there was abundant laughter and a
great deal of stir at the Committees sharpest
statement against Mr.. Tilton and Mr.. M0ulton, and
the lveliest demonstrations of pleasure at the SEN
fences in Mr.. Beechers praise and vindication
Following the statement of the report that, None
have known Mr.. Beecher but to admire and love
him" there was very earnest applause, but this was
far outdone by that which followed these words.
we feel bound to state that, in Judgment the
evidence relied by the accuser utterly fails to
sustain the charges made. Upon the reading of the
fourth conclusion of the report: We find nothing
whatever in the evidence that should impair
the perfect confidence of Plymouth Church
in the Christian character and integrity of Henry
Ward Beecher," there was great cheering, with
tumultuous clapping of hands, and the rising OF
hundreds of people in all parts of the house with
waving handkerchiefs and the widest display of
enthusiasm. And this outburst of delight and ex-
element repeated at the end of the report
of the Investigating Committee, was almost equaled
lining Committee and were even surpassed at the
end of the concluding expressions of the Examining
Committee.
After the reading had become well advanced
there was shouting heard in the streets
outside, and the loud cries of news
boys calling out Extras of Brook
lyn papers containing the Committees report
were distinguished and were heard at frequent in
tervals during the evening but far more distract
ing incident to the attention of tho audience was
the appearance of +. ID. MoultOn, who pushed
his way in few minutes before the conclusion OIL
the presentation of the report. With lowering brow
and disordered but aggressive air he stood for some
minutes by the right hand side of the platform, and
afterward obtained seat by one of the reporters
tables. Here he penced the following note to the
Moderator:
"MR. MODERATOR: am here and want to say
word"
Mr. Moulton's coming made stir in all parts of
the church from which he could be seen People
nudged each other and pointed him out. When the
members of the Committee of Inquiry on the plat
form noticed bis presence there was good deal OF
hurried whispering among them, and Mr.. Moulton's
desired to speak was sharply discussed. Little
Difference was paid to the Moderator's opinion Mr.
Sherman favored permitting him to speak. Some
members of the Committee did object, but one OF
them was very positively determined that MI
Moulton should not be heard. Leaning forward he
said to the Moderator, If Moulton rises to speak
III rise to point of ORDER and want you to recog-
nize me-" The bewildered and disturbed Moderator
half assented but was plainly at loss how to carry
himself in such an emergency
gMr Moulton sat quietly through Mr.. b. f. Biairs
long speech, which rather too moderate III tone
TO please the impassioned audience, and the speaker
l., ,tof hot hio Vvaa
long. When he at last gave way, after moving
the adoption of the report Of the Examining
Committee, Prof. r. W. Raymond was eagerly called
for in many parts of the house, and Mr. Beechers
friend came on the platform and made long and
stirring speech very earnest in Mr. BeecheIs praise
and very bitter in attack upon those who had
assailed him. His first severe reference to MI
Moulton by name. when he said that Mr. Moulton
"had poisoned the minds of those who came
TO him about this matter with his internal
liesr raised a storm. Mr. Moulton sitting in chair
lust under the edge of the platform and close by
Prof Raymond's feet, turned his face toward him,
waved his hand backward and forward, and
said in voice audible to all near the plat
form, you're a liarw Great confusion and
excitement followed Men who had heard
the words rose, glared at Mouon and tried to press
toward him. but were prevented by the density Of
house. Put him out Put HIM out! He has no
right here Mr.. Moulton leaned back defaDtly in
his chair and said repeatedly and rather loudly
| You can't do it! You can't do itw Members
of the Committee rose upon the platform and walk
ing to the edge looked down wrathfully at Mouton
The Moderator made some timid and uncertain at
temps to preserve order, but the agitation was so
great that there appeared almost danger OF riot.
One man called out to Mr.. Moulton to 90
on the stage and speak member OF tue
COMMITTEES said sternly. Mr.. MOulton shall never
speak on this platform while I'm bere,' but Mr.
Moulton made attempt to make speech
at that time and Assistant Pastor Holiday, with
n few earnest words allayed the agitation some
what and Prof. Raymond proceeded. His singing
words concerning Ir Beechers ASSISTANTS called ont
the widest demonstrations Of satisfaction, and men
and women leaned forward and stared sharply at
Moulton to see how he took them. At
the end of Prof. Raymond's speech the
Moderator was about to close the meeting
with the Doxolcgy, having been 50 confused by the
agitation that he forgot that no vote had been
taken on tie Committees report. He was recalled
TO recollection Of the omission and pat the cues
ton The whole assembly rose in Affirmative vote
for adopting the report, except one man. who
got Oh his feet the negative votes were called for
That man was Francis ID. Moulton The instant he
was seen and recognized there was tremendous
kissing in all parts of tie Church, and
renewal of the tumult of a few
minutes before. These were again repeated
cries from many places to put him out, and Mr. Wal
lace Caldwell, a prominent member o. the church.
rose in a conspicuous place in one of the main asles
not far from the platform and called loudly, Turn
that man out He has right to vote. He's not |
member of the church" Threatening faces were
turned toward Mr.. Moulton, and there were threat
ening words and movements He stood full in the |
angry gaze of all for full minute without speaking
and then sat down.