New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-01-16
Mr. Beecher, A. Ye, Sir, did, certainly have answered


that he would able find get over that matter curing
the Summer. ~
O And what was proposedf A. proposed that Mr. Tlion
shoulder said that Mr. Thon proposed to me tnAt ne -ou
write letter saving that declined the ground OF non
membership. A.,
O OF Plymouth Churchf A. Yes, Sir, non membership
that he would decline the ground Of membership All "
vestigaon / thought that was the way out
Mr. Eyarts-Wel understood you TO say that It was hf
Tton snggesed-did understand you 10 say that nj lo"
suggested that way Of escape nom the dlemnla' ~ I'VE
Sir Mr.. Tilton sad So
Mr. Beach-Tha should write letter decningf res
Sir he was willing to do that told Mr. Beecher that Mr. TIL
would be willing write letter stating that he womb &c
cline an investigation the ground Of non membership
Mr. Eyars-You said that because Mr. Ton had told you so
A. Yes, Sir; certainly.
Mr. Fullerton-I read the charges in evidence
BnooKLrs, Oct. 10, 1879
Mr. THEODORE Tnros.
DEAR SIR: At a meeting Of the Examining Committee OF
Plymouth Church held this evening the Clerk OF me @
instructed TO forward copy OF the complain. ah
specifications made against you by Mr. VIM west anu , W
%t de o 0 10 G you 10 the CSmmtee should be cent to
Clerk OF the Committee on or before Thursday oct 20 io,
Enclosed hand you copy Of the charges and specc"onS
Yours, very respectfully, D. W. TALLs4DeE
Copy he csorgs and SsdaS 491 %adF BY NJ" r. '
| charge Theodore Tit0n member OF TINS church WIN
having circulated and promoted scandals derogSoy 70 S,e
SPECIFICATIONS.
First In an interview between Theodore Tilton and Rev
L. L. Taylor d. D. at the Office OF ne Broof tmg, IN
Spring Of 1871 the said Theodore Tton stated that rev
hs mresses every sunday evening Upon being re6uked p
Dr. Taylor he repeated the charge ana sad that ne "ouu
MAKE in M, r.. Beechers presence desired
second In conversation with Mr. Andrew Bradshaw IN me me
Bradshaw not to repeat certain statements %den i Sap he
against Mr. Beecher but that he wished 10 hush the scandal on
not safe person 70 be allowed the families Of ms
church. If this scandal cleared up ne thr III
tom would be the only involved who would be
unhuTt for IT, and that he war silently suffering ior MI
Witness ANDREW BRADSHAW.
Third: At an interview with Mrs Andrew Bradshaw. n
Thompson dining in Cnonsree on or about the 81
Of August s7Q Theodore Ton stated that ne mao aisco,S
that criminal intimacy existed between his wife and W.
Beecher Afterwards. in Noyem5e ~: Teirrng TO the
reactcd Of the accusations which ne had formerly MAZE
against Mr. Beecher.
Witness: Mrs. ANDREW BRADSHAW.
Two papers attached and marked each Exhibit No 90
Mr. Fucrionstate whether any reply to this letter Of Mr.
Tallmadgc was prcparedi A. think there wa, Sir
O. Now by whom A. think that the letter was prepared
by Mr. Tton
q Was Ms Beccher consulted in ega to it? A think
.aw Mr. Beechcr with regard 10 IT, yes. Sir
q It was published wasn't it, A. Il was published yes,
Sir
Mr. Eyarts-You that you did Mr. Beecher:
Yes Sir that Is my recollection that Jaw Mr. Beecher
Mr. Fullerton Undressing defendants unsel-Gentlemen
that embraced notice 10 produce Showing Mr. Eyars
papcrl Plymouth Church had IT,
Mr. Eyars-Yes but Plymouth Churh not the defendant
Mr. Fuerton- thought considered by the church
at all events.
Mr. Eyars-No, we have thought Plymouth Church or
the Christian religion defendant here.
Judge Neil-on-That has been my view of the case
Mr. Fullerton-Weu perhaps not.
Mr. Eyas-A notice produce papers that belonged TO Mr.
Beocer to have shall meet But notice to pro-
duce papers that on the very Of them IN e archives
Of Plymouth Church notice to the defendant 20 pro
duce papers in his possession.
Judge Nolson-It has 40 force or effect
Mr. FuIerton-Wc sir shah produce get the paper in
Court some way.
Mr. Eya- You can very easily Mr. TAlmasc can be sub
ppnacd.
NJ FurertonI call your attention something that oc-
CURED in Ocobe 1873, growing out Of publication in the
New Sun without stating what it was A Growing out
Of publication ia the Ncw-YoFk SUM-
@ Yes Sir. the subject OF expeins MI Triton from
Plymouth hurch Do you ecoect interview IN regard to
| that subjectg A don't remember that
q Do yonccolec that Mr. Beecher for and con-
.dercd At your house connection with Mr. Iton TINS pro
posed action Plymouth Church in regard TO the membership
Of Mr Titon; A. rcmcnbe: that there was to be meet
ng AZ Plymouth Church ia october don't remember the ex-
tract from The Sun whether was in October 1873 or not
don't remember bat there to be meeting at Plymouth
Church. which the charges against MI Beecher were 70 DC
considered.
O Against Mr. Beecherf Against Mr. Tlton that to
he considered had an interview with MI Bsecher in the
presence OF Mr. Ton, think concerning what was to be
done at that meeting
Q Now state what mat interview please A. An I'M
dcr,tandng-I said Mr. Beecher that thought that the
proper way ont Of il Wa simply drop Mr. Ton name from
the roll the Church and NJ Beccher agreed to that that II
a. remember the
q Nell how would that prevent any action
Mr. E,ars-Ohl well, that is not proper.
Nj Fullerton What was said upon that subject A. That
Do. not being member u the church sad-f he wa- NOT
n, i -,c church ;c charges against MIN could not be IN
,c,d and ucnty there could not be any eAposure
Of the facts u t.c between himself and Mrs Ton
O cw moment. ago you spoke OF proposed letter by Mr.
Ta m Which no mould decline the trial at Plymouth Church.
on the ground Of nop membership A Yes, Sir.
O. Do you know whether such letter written, or not
think it written yes, Sir.
Did YOU 20 10 Plymouth Church that night? A. did not
but had a conversation with Mr. THon
Q Did you have a conversation with Mr.. Beecher in regard
10 the action Of Plymouth Church that night A. had con
yersaon have repeated yes and aeed with Mr. Beecher
a. ~ what should be- in the presence Of Mr. Ton
q No am speaking Of what occurred at Plymouth Church
that night! A. on no was not AZ Plymouth Church that
night
O Did Won have conversation with NJ Bcccher what
did occur A. Afterwards ycs Sir; with Mr. Beecher after
wards.
Now let rs what that conversation was: A lie said
that Mr. Tilton had down hee-tod me the crcum-
stances he said Tton had down to the church
and had said the presence Of the congregation that he had
sandercd pastor he there to answer for it, and Mr.
Beechor said 81 made him full and generous reply n
knew how to make" That If the substance Of what
O. How long that after the meeting at Plymouth Church:
A. Not very long after don't remember how long.
q Well. il within few daysf A. Within few dap; l
should say within day or TWO.
THE CHURCH COUNCIL AND DR.. STORRS.
O. Now the next event in the order of time that