New-York tribune., 1874-08-12
MR.. MOULTONs OWN COMMENTS.
HE HAS Contributed NOTHING TO THE LITERATURE
OF THE CASE.


From, The Brooklyn Ed0h.
Having ascertained that the Investigating
Committee resolved to keep Mr.. Moultons stare
ent the next twenty four hour. at least an
Eagle called upon Mr. Moulton this afternoon
ana had the following interview with him IN regard TO
the character OF his document:
RepOrter-Is 1t not fact that the sole reason ior
Withholding your statement is because the Committee
propose to accompany the letters when IL contains
with Mr.. Beeeher's explanation OF themf
Mr.. Moulton-Tnat IN my judgment would be sufll
cient for holding 1t back
Reporer-Is II not also fact that apart from pro
ducg originals OF the documents mentioned by Mr
Tton III his statement; you have " your statement
contributed nothing to the literature OF the easel
Mr. Moultonro be frank with you this Is very nearly
the truth.
Mr.. Moultou-Yes, IL was snort.
Reporter-And it contained no original testimony
70 have been done by Mr. Beecneri
Mr.. Moulton-I might we'll give you the statement
as TO answer that question.
Reporter-I don't expect you to go into details.
simply inquire as to a matter OF fact
apart supplying the letters from which Mr.. Tlton
Quoted, can neither assist nor injure dr. Beecher
RepOrterIhen you gave no testimony OF your own as
to the truth or falseness OF Mr.. Titon's charges
Mr. MOultOn-Precsely.
bed the letters; that lie pufpOsey msquOted some or
them and tnat in case at least he made an inpor
tant Interpolation, the effect Of which was wholly to
change the meaning OF the letters.
Mr. Moulton-I have heard all kinds OF stories. but
mcnt is IN hands Of the Committee and 1T contains
all l have got to say upon tue case .,,...-.., -,
yOu propose 10 say upon the casei
Mr. Mouiton-Ail TOR the present, at least, certainly.
Reporter-l, there "a likelihood OF your saying any
thin., In the iuturef 80 49,
Mr. Mouton-I can see no likelihood OF that kind
RapOrtcTaye you any intention or gong before the
Committee eganf
Mr. Moulton-I havo not. The Committee and are
done with each other-that is far any desire Of
mine goes.
RepOrter-It seems that having made the
recipient OF Mr.. BrechcrS aud Nj. Tltons secrets in
this matter five years, that you should have no
more 10 say than what you nave LAID before the Com
mttee. go 80
Mr. Moulton-I suppose it does look strange but II will
neither a conf lencc man nor gO-Jetween. did not
y, into the to iu;Irc anybody went INTO II To
koep peace. what learned wne acting with that mo-
tive viii not by me be turned INTO material of war
ptrtisn would perhaps, nave acted Otherwise but my
mart i'm the drama tnat OF partisan. Pn5ilc
curiosity would suppose. DC gratiied II were to re-
fall all the vile staff nat has TO my ears duInS
acduuI.taBcc with these gentleman, but am not dis
poe ~ pantcr 10 that appetite. certainly did not ap
pear Mr. BeechcPs enemy.
Rsporter-Mr. BeecDrr ami Mr. Tton both called upon
Mr. HOulton-Thcy did. ana told the Committee all
they or any oOiy had rlgnt know. Incre were
certain letters ~ controversy aud proGuced them
Bur letters for nv private Information are
IN own property, ana noe under going iton even
M the desire OF tle writer 10 make them puDc, ana
am nute sure that there power under heaven can
make me declare from the hOuaetOp what has been de-
crpd 10 e III Of friendship Al all eyents,
nave acted uo0n that 6eler, aud snail have 10 SEQ
through other eyes before changing my mlDd on that
subject.