The New York herald., 1874-07-31
pleasantly released nlmsen from HERALD deten-
ton.
FUNNY TALK WITH MIR.
BEECHER.

The Argus yesterday pubisned fnnny interview
with Rev. Henry Ward Beecher, The author of
sthe talk' IN question met the pastor of Plymouth
church on the OF Court and Montague streets
on Wednesday night, and upon accosting him, the
subjoined dialogue ensued:-
'.l SUPPOSE said Mr.. Beecher "you would
LIKE TO HAVE NE SAY soMETHINGsn
''Well Mr. Beecner, IT would aiord me profound
pleasure TO record anything you might be pleased
TO say concerning almost any topic. but would be
part icuarly delighted to have you say something
concerning yourself In this scandal matter.D
Mr.. BBECBER-Well, II you want TO interview me
you can. Come along here, If you are not other
WISE engaged, and
I'LL TALK TO YOU.
Mr.. Beecher then took the reporters arm and
proceeded through the Heights TO Mr.. Beechers
.'By the way" queried Mr.. Beecher. .rsn't there
a committee a., OF some Kind IN session somewhere
REPoRTER-You ought to know that better than
Mr.. BEEcHER-Oh not at all for newspaper men
know almost everything. or at least you make peo-
pie believe 80. am, You know, something OF a
neWspspeT man mysef always IKE TO meet ss re-
among them; but think they viii compare very
iavoraely with any other profession in the world
This business OF mne. think. has
DONE SOME OF THEM GOOD.
REPoRrER-What do yon mean by thats
OF them to go to chul Plymouth, or course,
mean and that does them good. | know for they
are necessarily the most attentive and observing
REPoETER-Have you the detailed statement
which you promised readyf
Mr.. BEECHER dangling gheart1ly)-Several others
would like to Know that
REPORTER-Yes, sir; and assure you that II you
tel me many thousands will know 1t before to-mor'
Mr.. BEECHER-Can't you get anything out Of the
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. little.
Mt. BEECHBR-I guess so; there's q
LITTLE LEAK THERE.
RBPORTER-Have you been before the committee
Mr.. BEECHKR racetiously) committee was
Shnrn hAfA ma o1ly
REPoRTER-How long do you think the members
were there before you t0-dayP
Mr.. BEECnER-Really, did not measure IT,
RBpoRTER-Did you present them with any state
ment today
Mr.. BEscnKR-No: l am free to say to you that
AA'' '~'si WILL IL ooNrINus TO WORK AT IT.
Now how much do you think you can write out
OF what have been saying to your
RHPoRrRR-That depends upon how much more
you may say seriously. You are evidently in
jocose mood, but mean business.
Mr.. BEECHER--I think you ought to see Mrs.
Beecher. She'll tell you great deal more than
his so son s VINO walked the other side q nlm. ''''S
Henry gave an Affirmative nod
RRpORTER-But Tor the lateness Of the hour
Beecher
Mr.. BEEcHER-I connde everything TO her. and
any question you put TO her. know, too, tnst
she would be glad to see you.
RpoRTER-When will you make your statement
Mr BEECHER--wen, there's the trustees Of
Trinity church, who are ever SO anxious to have
me go over there. and ater the religious exercises
and tune or two by Brother Morgan on the
organ. why Phi get up and make nv statement.
There Is sure to be q big crowd, and the tickets
RYPoRrER--what Will be done with the pro-
Mr. BEEcHER-rn get nifty per cent Of course,
and che balance will be given to some other
charity.
did his BOn and Of course the reporter couldn't
help it, and laughed heartier than either.
Butt said MI. Beecher continuing, "the
trouble about the matter is that Grace church is
vieing with Trinity, and want to have me exciu-
AN IN A ouANDARY.
Can you suggest any means by which could get
REpoRrER-Certain,y I can; and, in addition to
| that, would lend all my influence to the scheme
] am about to suggest. l believe IN home rule,
o. 70 tho a % her
Mr.. BKEcHER-A capital idea Do you know
think Brother ralmage would like TO capture me :
by tnquisitive reporters
but I'm careful now what say to them. ! have
beena
sort OF boy, but think III soon show that have
not been bad boy.
little naughty, and wish you would enable me TO
prove that you have been good boyf
Mr. BEE0nERnAnd B.. win soon: OF that You may
harsh upon both sides OF this question.
RBPORTER-May state that neither yourself
nor any Of your friends had any part in the arrest
OF Mr.. HltonY
MI BEKCHEn-Ah. poor Theodore! You know as
well as do all about that
REPORTER--But would like to have an authori-
tative denial from yourself.
Mr.. BERCHKR-Ill not deny II. for there Is no ne.
cessity. DID the examination before Justice Riley
come or today
REroRrKR-Yes, sir; and is adjourned tin
Monday,
Mr.. BEECHER-I think you can make column
! out Of this.
! REPonrRR-i'd ike to have It n little more sod
and think might make more than column.
Indeed, II you answer me two questions, rn
promise to electrtfy Brooklyn with q stick"
Mr.. BEECBRR-You can "stick" the people as
much as you like, but the committee you see, will
nece ssarily have the preference as to what have
RsPoRrEE-is Mr Henry c. Bowen to appear be.
/ fore the cOmmittee'
| Mr.. BEECHER-Mr. Bowen is away in the cOun
/ try--eDjoyng himself. hope. And shat reminds
me: Mr.. Bowen is great friend OF mine, you
know.
REpoRTER-I have heard statements to the con.
| trary.
MIR. yEECHER-well tell me what you know
! about this very matter.
REpORrER-Some folks say Mr.. Bowen has been
the Mephistopheles OF this whole scandal
Mr.. BEECHER refecuvely) wen. have
always tried TO be friendly with him, and
I'LL NOT HIT HIN
behind his back now.
At this point OF the conversation Mr.. Beechcr s
mated.