New-York tribune., 1875-02-04
THE PROCEEDLNG&V VERBATIM

THE CONNECTION MADE BY THE COUNCIL.
The Court met at II a. m, pursuant to adjourn
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Theodore Tton was called and the direct examination
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Mr. Euerton-Mr Ton when did you first hear Of the pro
posed Council Of the church, A. think Sir that the first i'll
tmaton that had that Council was likely be held
given to me by Mr. Bcecher Mr Mouons house Sun
day afternoon; think the second Sunday after appearance
Plymouth Church which made the speech The date,
therefore, in the early part Of November.
G 1873! A. 1873.
O. Now detail you rccoect the conversation
that You had with Mr. Beccher that time' A. stepped
into Mr. Moulons house Sunday afternoon, and Mr..
Bcccher there and he said to that trouble had
arisen Of my speech the church, and OF the action
Of the church in particular reference TO MI Halliday
card. Mr. Halliday had published card as clerk
church certifying that my retirement from the church
and the Of from the roll without reflection
upon me card had been printed in The Sun Mr. Beechcr
said that good Of had been made by that card
mshcyous ecclesiastical circles; that Of the
ncichboring churches and think he said in particular DR.
Sorrs church and Mr. Buddngtons church, leading
those churches taking the ground that
against the Congregational order that member should be dis
missed as was while charges pending against me, and
st be allowed to carry of from the clerk Of the church cer
fcate without reflection He said he thought mis-
chief woud grow out Of it, and that nmaons had been given
10 him that Council would be held think also he told
that certain papers had been him Introductory that
end namely the holding Of Council On second thought
now remember he spoke Of papers and told that while
he could not state their exactly woud 90 and
Mr. Halliday would be able judge for myself the danger
which then threatened
O. Did he make any observation that time in respect Of
your JOINT with reference that proposed Councf A
Yes Sir.
O. What did he say upon that subject A. lie told Inc that
Council was always dangerous thing; that nobody ever
could tell where body would end what proceedings they
would resort TO- the issue would be- and he asked me if
had any advice or Suggestions give in the told him
that was not an ecceast and knew nothing about the
agemcnt CounCs lie then said, as recocc
his words Theodore all will depend you in this
in other cases if you will stand by if you will not turn
against me II you will lend any influence to an nyestiga
ton or TO a Council Dr. do harm" told
him that should lend myself at all to any investigation,
any Council any such proceedings might rest assured
OF that.
O Well was the Council called: A The Council not
called at that time
O Afterwards | mean-wae afterwards called? A. Yos,
Sir
O And after convened did you have any conversation with
NJ Beccber in regard A. The only conversation that
NOW distinctly recall with Mr. Beechcr subsequent the inter
view which have related occurred night in the street 1t
comes 10 me at this moment II you will wait moment will
endcavor to fix the time 1t the night when Mr. Beeche
made in Plymouth Church speech referring to DR. Storrs say
ing that he was sorry that Dr. Stous ability and his great
genius was not appreciated that ought have been brought
M in the West II that night Mr. Mouon and were
anxious TO know the result Of the church meeting that night