New-York tribune., 1875-03-04
THE CONVERSATION AT THE INTERVIEW WITT
MIR. BEECHER.

THE CONVERSATION AT THE INTERVIEW WITH
Mr.. BEECHER.
Q. Now, Mrs. Ovington, please state what took
place between you and Mr. Beecher A told Mr. Beecher
had called the afternoon with message from Mrs Tton 10
him. saying that she wished say to him that she wished 70
meet brethren Of the church. and il he could ar
range that she might If she could some OF hem
would be very great privilege
O. Well that is not ALL presume, is ' A. No, Sir asked
Mr. Beecher what he thought Of it, asked him If he could see
Mrs Ton He said he could not but he would give the mes
sage me- saying that IL Mrs Ton had anything to say in
the OF TRUTH he would be gd indeed for her to say
It, then said to him the second time: 1t Is by her request
that should Of the brethren OF the church, she
wishes to speak with them" Mr. Bcechern the first place
when n he read from paper that he held this same
remark He said that had called in the afternoon, Cen
Tracy he had sent to to know what wished OF him. and
when Gen Tracy returned to Mr. Beecher he told him that
had message from Mrs Tion IL" he says have written
this the papr but will read it TO yOn and he read ~
aloud that the substance that he ad to me afrward
1T Mrs. Tion has anything to say in truth-truthfuy
In regard to this subject shall be very glad to have hef
| said 10 him: Mr.. Beecher, could you have
Elizabeth Ton have this afternoon you could not
doubt her desire forward and take her stand and what
considers be the right She She utterly denies the
fact That she has said anything in regard to this matter lately
The Bacon published without her knowledge When
that letter published but very short time afterwards she
went to her brothers Office, in New York-M Joseph Rich
ardsand told him she wished Mr. Oliver Johnson sent for to
confer with them Mr. johnson to the office Mrs TIL
said that she would like to publish card taking saying
or writing the truth OF this matter" That the amount
that said about Mr. Richards and Mr. johnson. may not
not wolded correctly Mr. Richards advised her taking
no step in the matter He thought 1t best for her not
to do So told her he thought best to consider
that he would think 1t over but not to do tt Immediately.
Said Mr. Beechcr she has also gone to her father Judge
Morse and he told her he thought the time had not yet Gomez
thought would be opened to her, She told me this
afternoon, when woke this morning felt the way was
opened believe the Lord has sent you to me this after
noon TO help me in this way told Mr. Beecher my remark
to Mrs Tton that time Said l. Anything that can do
help aid you shall very cheerfuy do" And again
told Beecher her position that had she weighed this mat
ter caresly-sad when Mrs. Tton made these remarks
to me, that she wished to some Of the
brethren Of the church, l said to her, Mrs
Ton, have you weighed this matter wel Do you consider
what will lead tor She hesaed an instant and then replied
Yes have well considered and prayed It, 1t may end in
separation my husband" Says l. II asked her. Is that
a.' Says sh Il may lose every child haye may lose
friend the world but Mrs OyngtOn that will not deter me-
says L. Thank God for that Ithen made up my mind -
@ No, no, not your mind. Tell US what you told Mr.
Becche! A. told Mr. Beeche then and there made up my
mind
O. Ah WE'LL that will do A. That anything could In any
way serve Mrs Beecher-Mrs Tton, true firm friend
intended do It, and then said to her when she made
this remark l said to Mr.. Beechersaid I, ~ said
that would be her friend long as lived and Mr. Beeche
intend to be that" Then said to him again. Mr. Beecher
is anxious Of the brethren Of the church. How
be arranged' He turned to Gen. Tracy and said he
"W1ll the gentlemen meet tonight" Then turning to
me- "Ihere Is committee from the church appointed
to investigate this matter and il Mrs Tlton wishes
to them any time, think they meet her." Says
"WIeni" Says he, when she wishes" Says l. The
sooner better" "Whyy because has said to me
she ha. made up her mind request to
possible" Mr. Beecher then said to Gen. Tracy
tho ha tbarfp ha
got together don't remember which phrase he used Gen.
Tracy said he thought they could. Says l. 'r Beecher
answerio Mrs Tton She is waiting house for
your will go back and give it to her. and II you
will send around will give you her answer" then went
home and gave it. Is that all you wish
O. Yes that ALL This paper that Mr. Beecher read from
prepared understand you before you got therei A.
Yes, Sir
@ Please repeat again what it contained A. He said the
paper-I don't think headed signed don't remember
that but piece OF paper and he entered the
he evidently shaking it, shaking to dry the ink,
supposed lie held the paper and read from
lines
Q Please repeat as near you can recolcct what was
Ia that paper' A. think he referred to my having
asked to see him, with message from Mrs Tton; think
The wording don't mber; felt not speak my
feelings.
Q. Please not MANI A am uauscd to the stand you
will soe"
was did not see the paper.
Q. Now proceed A. Anything that Mrs Tiiton can say
ruhfuy regard this matter should be very glad have
her say"
@ Well you requested by Mrs Tton to 20 down and
see Mr. Beecher, were your A. Twas.
O. And say to him that she wished Of the breth
rem! A. Iwas
O. WE'LL did 10 you that Mrs Ton could see the
brethren without asking Mr. Beecher to assist her help her
in any way A. profered my friendship
@ No understand that. Did that to you at the
time A. No, Sir.
O. That there in seeing the brethren through Mr.
Beechcr ? A. No, Sir.
Q. Your husband OF the brethren wasn't he, A.
He is member OF the church yes, Sir.
U And these gentlemen he did meet your house lived In
the nsighbohood did they not OF them A. think
most OF them did
q You were not requested and any the brethren
and ask them to confer with her, you A. No. Sir
q Did anything else Mr. Bsechers before YOU left,
A. do not remember anything else.
Are quite that Mr. Beecher asked whether the
Committee would meet A. lie asked Gen Tracy II the Com
mlttee were to meet that evening.
q When was Il,
Mr.. Deach-Whit did Gen Tracy say,
Mr. FuIerton-What did he reply, A. He expected thev
would.
O. Wasn't this special mceting' A. do not know. Sir
@ Didn't you that the interview at Mr. Beechers,
No, Sir.
Q. You did not, A. No Sir
q Well yoa didn't know that meeting was app on,ed at
your house. did your A. The meeting was not then appointed
at my house.
Did yoa know at that time that tho Committee had metz
had not known until I-uptu Mr. Deecher told 50
that Tina
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