The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1874-09-03

1u6 report OF Cno COmUuCCee OF lnV6st1ga-
ton. with the statement of conclusions, upon
being read to the church, was adopted amid
shouts of reclamation.
The following resolutions were also unani-
mously adopted:
Resolved That the evidence laid before the
Examining Committee not only does not af-
ford any foundation for putting the pastor of
the church, the Rev. Henry Ward Beecher.
upon trial. but, on the contrary, establishes,
to the perfect satisfaction of this church, his
entire innocence and absolute personal purity
with respect to all the charges now or here
after made against him by Theodore Tilton.
ReSOlUed, That our confidence and love for
our pastor, far from being diminished, are
heightened and deepened by the unmerited
sufferings which he has so long borne, and
that we welcome him with sympathy more
tender and d trust more unbounded than we
ever felt before to his public labors among u.s.
to our church, our families, our homes, and
our hearts.
During the reading of the report frequent
Interruptions were caused by applause, which
followed the aiding of certain passages sus-
tanning Mr.. Beecher, and outbursts OF laugh
ter were drawn by any illusions to the mutual
FRIEND Moulton, and his participation in the
matter. The concluding portion of the report
and summing up of the committee were re-
ceiyed with the waving of handkerchiefs,
W
| applause which greeted it's ending was almost
deafening.
In response to call. Mr.. r. W. Raymond
made a short speech. Referring to Mr.. MouI-
| toms part in the affair he said: Mr.
Francis D. Moulton has tried to poison the
minds of men against Mr.. Beecher." This
brought Mr.. Moulton to his feet, who glared
at the speaker and exclaimed twice in loud
voice: you're liar, sir you're Liar, sir. ;"
Much confusion ensued men and women
standing up, the latter mounting ON seats and
| joining in the cry with hearty good will Of
Put him out - ''Shame, sir" etc, ETC.,
mingled with loud and prolonged Kissing, in
the midst of which Mr.. Halliday came for
ward, and making himself heard above the
din, partially restored order, saying: Gen
tlemen, let him sit still and hear the truth ,:
but Moulton still remained on his feet saying:
81 dare you to put me out" A couple of po-
lice officers put in an appearance behind MIR.
Moulton, and he resumed his seat.
Order being partially restored, Mr.. Raymond
continued: We'll, now [ want TO say some
thing to you about blackmailing." Cries of
g Yes, 90 for the blackmailer."l He claimed
that Mr., Tilton did not know where the money
came from, but it was evident that Mr.. Moul-
ton paid him the money out of his pocket.
Was it upon his insinuations, garbled Ian
guage and letters Was it upon this, he
With regard to the pistol, it was not pretended
by Mr.. Beecher, or advanced by Mr.. Moulton,
that under the influence of the pistol he was
hurried or intlmidated into any action. The
story OF the pistol was just this 1t went to
show the character of man who went to call
upon minister with pistol He concluded
his address by stating that, come what might,
they would all stand by the man who had stood
up SO nobly for the them.
hai1 tboT Toutt no on
ceiving the report of the committee, and on
adopting the resolutions offered. On mo-
ton 1t was passed by a standing vote, with
the waving of hats and handkerchiefs when
the "ayes" were called for, but when the
"noes were called Frank Moulton only rose,
and was greeted with perfect storm of Kisses,
and another uprOar succeeded but was
Gained in a slight degree when Mr.. Gilbert
rose and offered resolutions rendering thanks
to members of the committee for the faithful
and impartial manner III which they had per-
formed their duties, and also to the counsel
of the committee for their valuable services.
This was adopted.
A motion was made to adjourn, but Mr.
Halliday announced that the proceedings
would terminate with the signing of the dox-
ology,
After the close of the meeting, Moulton
started out with two or three friends. A
crowd immediately surrounded him, uttering
intense Kisses, calling him names, and shout
ing Put him out p "Trample on him." and
like expressions, and when he was passing
through the inner door several of the crowd
attempted to strike him. squad of police
MEN interfered aud shielded him from the in
sane mob, giving him all opportunity to get to
the outside door. He started along the alley
way which leads from the rear door, where the
mob again attempted to get at him and do him
violence.
Pistols were fourished and men tried to lay
hands on him. Policemen braced themselves,
waved their clubs, and threatened that if the
people did not cease their outrageous proceed
lngs they must charge. On reaching the out
or gate, crowd met them from the front,
and another critical moment was at hand.
new force of police also appeared, and prob
ably saved Mr.. Moulton's life, and this alone
saved it. He was carried to his carriage by
the officers. Cries of LAY him out " Kill
him!" tShoot him!" resounded on every
hand. The crowd surrounded the carriage,
men blocked the wheels with their arms and
attempted to stop the vehicle, but the police
succeeded in beating them off, and he was
- L. FL