The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-06-18


happy and nonored which he has unro0fed ana
desoated; where he could see It's mistress, the
wle ~ his old friend and companion and pnpn,
following MIN about the streets OF your city and
into the sacred presence OF this Court and haunting
her love aud devotion in the lace or this Jury. on,
how hardened, petrltiea brutalized the neart or
this man has become. that he could exhibit sucn
cnange. And you believe that Henry Ward
Beecner. az he appeared 10 you upon THIS stand a.
a witness, speaking OF the same subject dealing
with the same characters, surrounded by the
grave intere It's; That That man, SO Jocund, 80
gay ana witty, could ever have written upon The
same topic these words OF anguish and agony
Oh. dld not this lady well estimate the condition
OF his soul ana properly apply the forecasting
language OF the great poetl
COMMENTS ON THE JUNE LETTER.
must ask your atten ton 10 the letter OF June l,
1878, not only because OF IT'S intrinsic importance,
but because new CHARACTER, a revelation, Is
gwen 70 It. and !. is claimed mat sn!s wa. was a
last his patience was exhausted, and he strips
himself for q nght threatens 10 resign aud be
rid OF the cncumbrance OF the church aud
the poss billy OF harm to 1t, ana meet his
accusers openly ana boldly. Does this letter
bear any sucn interprc Tation either IN Its own
language or by connectsn VITA surrounding and
succeeding events "Ihe earth Is Tranquil and
the heavens serene as BELTS one VINO has about
finished MIS- world life 1 did nothing Saiur-
day. MY head was confused, hut good sleep
MADE ii ike CRYSTAL / nave determined TO make
no more resistance Aud YET, say my friends, he
mad prepared himself Tor resistance unto death.
Alter speaking OF the letter more iully, counsel
exclaimed The place for Henry Ward Beecher
TO assert his innocence and purify MS name and
sweep the dust aud stain from the pulpit whoa
wnefe he stood IN his regal pomp and glory, the
monarch OF tile lions OF nis congregation. IKE
signw strip or bis strongest, brightest armor,
aud Tor the purpose OF contest. An, mol But If
he contemplated Il statement which should I'm
pugn his nonor as clergyman; u, with tue state
ment he threatened was connected con-
test, hgnr, dispute, urangllng, dlssenslon,
well and good; but II II were the
truth bearing testimony TO ms innocence
there was no necessity for Henry Ward
Beecher retreat from the citadel OF ms strength.
No. gentlemen. when the very next day he pub
lishes a card vIndicatng Theodore rilton rom the
unworthy charge made against hlm IN the public
ear Henry Ward Beecher did not contemplate
contest. Even his mar unanimous generosity, II ne
was preparing for the ngnt with Mr.. Illton, was
not, however, 10 arm his adversary with new
and strong weapon against himself And then,
IRON the very hour THAT letter was written, Henry
Ward Beecner entered again INTO his system OF
deception ahd unlruth, commenced again his
schemes Tor secrecy aud silence, took up again tue
policy OF silence, wnicn he ad Dlts ne entered IN o,
II he uia not originate II. ana goes continuously
aud steadily on IN these trune Efforts 10 suppress
these scandals, until at last, driven to despera-
tion, when no longer the uporaidings and uprls-
lngs or his church could be quelied, when here
must be q revelation OF the truth, breaking out
IRON the darkness, then, at last ne ADOPTS the
course which he pursued through the investigating
committee.
Here the Court took recess.
AFTER THE RECESS
The same crowd that attended the court in tho
morning came back In the afternoon. Dir. Beecher
abstained from returning. several ladies' with
highly powdered faces, ana SAID 10 be OF the class
the centre OF the court room and dispensed their
smiles and chances on all sides with unremitting
impartiality. Mrs Beecner begins TO show the
wearing effect OF her long attendance on the trial.
She looked yesterday extremely pale and hag-
gard and presented wofu contrast truly. 10
the smooth, youthful and handsome lace beside
her or her daughter-in-law. Beach showed no
signs or ing, though the strain on his men,
tai ana physical system cannot be otherwise than
excessive. in his defence OF M0ulton he pro-
voked applause among the audience, that was
nipped however, in the bud by the prompt rap
ping OF the court officers. When these attempts
at applause are made IL is funny notice the two
selfappoin ted ushers OF Plymouth church ralss
their hands in depreciation OF any such displays.
Mr.. Beach resumed-There Is one statement in
this letter when mas excited much comment, AND
/ confess IL Is dIncult, although alued oy all tue
surrounding circumstances and GUIDED by what
TANK are very strong Indications OF tue condition
OF mind IN which Mr.. Beecner wrote IT, to give an
entirely satisfactory solution OF It'll shall write
Tor the puoc statement that viii bear tne light
OF the Judgment Day.n have endeavored TO IN
ucate III contesung tue plea that this WAS a prep
aration oil controversy and declaration OF den-
ance on the part OF Mr.. Beecher, ana 10 suggest
that the mood OF mind and feeling out OF which
tnis declaration grows was one of contrition re-
pentance And determination 10 make q lull reVela-
ton aud confession, ana thus secure the quoting
and Composing pardon OF God aud man. 1t CORE.
sponded WIN the other EXPRESSIONS contained 10
with the exception oil the nrst paragraph, 10 lnn
or depression, sorrow. gloomy forecast. "Ine
eartn all dark put yet, LOOKING up 70 heaven,
CLEAN OF brightness and peace cleaning through
the darkness. What does II mean Does II mean
Innocence or 0 broken spirit awakened az last 20
q true conception OF those early and holy asplra-
lions when nrst iiteo his soul TO ais Cod II we
are TO judge OF what has gone before, II we are TO
trust 10 the revelations OF human lips under the
most solemn sanctions. II we are 10 repose with
any confidence upon our own intelllgeucs ana
nagrea G ana n we T can draw
any rational inierences rom fugitive efforts at
concealment, rom practices Of dupllcItJ ana
there CON be NJ doubt about the con-
struetion OF this letter he appeals TO Mrs.
winch. breaking down rom heaven upon The
heart mad touched the senslp!litles Of the heart
aud conscience or tuis defendant. and, IN the
spirit OF the prodigal ne had determined 10 rise
up and 60 10 MS Father ana confess. "Fatner,
have slniled In thy slgntn receiving the benedc-
ton OF parental forgiveness Tnis is tue general
construction 10 be put upon This document
AN APPEAL.
And ask the Christian hearts upon THIS jury,
who know something Of experimental religion,
anu who Know now Illuminating IL Is ana crush
ing 10 kneel at the confessional IN a spirit "
and forgiveness comes, there Is ample remunera-
uon IN the JOY OF its reception II seems 10 me II
the world needed lessen and it n1s had teach
ings enough or tho weakness ana innrmttes
or human nature; out II II needed grand
example oil great mine aud OF q great
heart falling beneath the nerceness OF
temptation. out yet Ia the grandeur Of
their nature and 10 On inspiring anu exalted
Cod, confessIug It's fall, aud piedging itsen 10
renewed and more perfect life, Henry Ward
Beccher could nave given that example and
honOred bis own nature ana exalted MS own
name. sanctIlcc the Church 10 which ne belonged,
shedding more glorious hgnt even around the
doctrines he weekly taught. Well IL seems TO me
to cOnnrm that interview between Mr.. Moulton
and MI Beecher, and 10 tEai letter or houlton,
Ia winch Sir. MOut0n says 20 hlm IN suDsttnce
s'coniess.n nlf al the facts are revealed you can
stand.m "lou don't begin 10 ne la tue danger
th1t has faced you many tunes before. nyoun0w
look IL square the eyes 10 viii come ana sarlnk
away again. WHAT wac tbs danger, gentlemen
Was II mere danger from The causes wnicn have
been assigned Oy Mr.. luton Was there any
danger 70 come ff0m the iSct that Mrs. Tliton Rad
fallen Ia love with Mr Beccner clearly not.
Mr.. IIltan never suggested any sucn IDEA;
never threatened any sucn revelation as that.
There never wa. any suea Danger tnat
had therefore threatened Sir. BeecneT. Well,
there was 90 danger splEgn2 from the other
circumstances impending over Mr. Beecner. The
ADVICE o Bowen, the adv,ce TO separation, Gre
ated no peru TO Ar. Beec1er. Now, THIS - not a
mere sentiment; TINS refers 20 threatened reril.
sir. BeeCner says he WAS oppressed win rem0fse,
sorrow anu all tnat-.0oked VITA Rreat uiiction
upon tue mischief wnlcn MIS- fllton's love IOr