New-York tribune., 1874-09-08
THE PLYMOUTH INQUIRY.
PROCEEDINGS AGAINST Mr.. BEECHER.
THE ANSWER TO TILE COMPLAINT SERVED.

THE ANSWER TO TILE COMPLAINT SERVED.
The next important move in the Brooklyn
scandal s expected TO the statement OF Francis ID.
Moulton When he left Brooklyn to take counsel OF
Butler he intended to be absent only two or three
days. His stay has extended into full week. and 1t Is
still uncertain when his supplemental story VIII DO
given to the public Gen. Butler has been busy Tor some
days at Framngham, and this, II Is supposed
has occas!oned Mr. MoultOn's delay. he had not re-
turned at late hour last evening The Of COM
promise which seem TO have caused slight sensation
in Boston obtained credit in Brooklyn yesterday, on
the part Of either Mr. Beechers or Mr. Ttons frends
If there any occasion for IT," said one OF Mr.
Beecher's adherent 1t would be the most dangerous
step that could be taken, and the stands 1t Is
absurd to imagine any such plan on foot"
The answer OF Mr. Beecher 10 the charge Of Mr. TIL
ton was received yesterday by Messrs shearmsn and
Sterling, and served upon the attorneys OF Mr. TIL
ton at late hour in the afternoon. Messrs. Tracy,
Catn, and Brodhead also served upon Mr.. Tilton's
counsel notice Of trial to begin the first Monday in
this month-the 2lst ns in the City Court The attor-
neys Mr. Tton served notice for trial for the term
OF the City Court beginning Oct. upon the attorneys
for Mr.. Beecher through the Same messenger who
brought the OF MI Beecher. The following are
the papers In the case
The city Court Of Brookiyn.-Theodore Tlton, plain
uf, agt. Henry Ward Beecher, deendantrAnswer, IA s
aud every allegation In the said complaint contained
except that ne planH ana MISS sNZtDetn VI h!chdiuo
married Oct 2 1855, and lived together az nus
band and wife up to 1870 Is utterly ialse H. 4hdt lhs
defendant had at auy time or at any place any
unchaste improper relations with the wire OF ne
plaintiff, and never attempted sought 70 have any
such relations. SHEARMAN * STERLING,
Attorneys for defendant.
State Of Ne,c Hampshire, County Of GRAFTON, IS. =:
Henry Ward Beecher, Ueing duly sworn, says: l. Ihat
he the defendant herein, and resides III the Cy OF
Brooklyn, Kings County. New York, but Is temporarily
residing at the Twin Mountain House, Coos Comfy,
NewHampshire O. That he is 6l years OF age, and hs
occupation Is that OF clergyman g. That the foregoing
answer is true of his Own knowledge. r
Sworn and subscribed before this 29tn day OK
August, 1874 HARRY BINGHAM. Justice Of the Peace.
StIte OF Nep Hdmpshire County OF GRAFTON, August
29 1S7i-I hereby certify tnat am Clerk OF tue Clrcut
Court OF the said county and that Harry Bingham re-
therein and and was at the time OF taking the
foregoing affidavit Justice OF the Peace throughout
said State and duly authorized by the laws thereof
take the said affidavit, and that am well acquainted
with the handwriting OF the said Harry Bingham and
verify believe that the signature TO the Jurat OF the
said affidavit is genuine and that said affidavit pur-
ports be taken In all respects required by the laws
the State OF New Hampshire In testimony whereof
have hereuno set my hand and affixed the oieia seal
Of the said Court, the date above written.
c. A. DOLE Clerk OF the Circuit Court
For Grafton County New-HalDpshro.
Theo. T1ton agt. Henry Ward Beecher-Piease TO
take notice that the Issue n the above action VIII DO
brought for trial at the next Trial Term OF the City
of Brooklyn appointed TO be held at the County
Courthouse, the CITY of Brooklyn, the first Mon
day OF October next at 10 o'clock In the forenoon OK
that day. or as thereafter counsel be heard
Sept. 7, 1874 sHEARAAS * sIEhLISG.
To Morris & Pearsall
Due and timely service OF the notice OF which the
above is copy Is hereby admitted. -
Sept. 7, 1874. MORRIS fEARsALL
counter notice of trial at the tnis served
by Morris & Pearsal upon Shearman & Sterling, who
also admitted due service thereof