New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-06-18
FRANCIS ID. MOULTON.

I come now, gentlemen, to the consideration
OF the testimony Of Francis d. Mouton In the course OF
my reference evidence have read numerous para
graphs from Mr. Beechcr bearing the highest testimony
to the integrity and fidelity Of Mr. Mouton VIII You not
permit me- az they are collected here in very short ex-
preston and IT win take but moment, to read them:
Many many friends has God raised to me- but to no
Of them has He given ane ns aH To is
implicit.
That was on the 9TH Of February, 1871. On the same
date
The friend whom God has sent to me lMouton) has
nroyed above ali friends that had able and will
Ing to relieve me this terrible emergency OF my ire
His hand it that tied up the storm that waS icay !"
burst upon our heads
On Sept. 80 OF the same year. he says
MY heart warns to you. and you might have known
that should be here II YOU loved me as lnueh rs 40
you. am my dear Frank truly and gratefully yours
February 3. 1872.
During all this time you literally all stay and
courage You inspired and the hope which You beathed
am well nigh discouraged II you, too. cease to trust
world to whom could CO. with sincere gratitude for
your heroic friendship. aud with sincere friendship even
II Won love me not, am yours, though unknown
Feb any incident s.ia Te%e%Ser
how feel na a yau R%
thing to your wisdom always have with such success
%ns 4s uS ' psn S OF is Sn moments the
glory Of everlasting emancipation is wSrdiess neon,
sS Know SeTe aud t fellowship With
You, and look back and smile at ire past ,..r,,.
z.
full the birds as good Dayids harp. only need
one to talk to. and tiat one Is y1i. .,.,, -,
conragemcns services that can appreciate who
has not soehcarted have been for your hon
orale decacy for your confidence and affection. owe
you so much that can neither express nor pay IT,
MY DEAR FRASK: have this morning got back ana
want send my love To you and yours God bless you,
III 6e"ember. is7s-This win be handed to you BY my
friend, Frank ID. Mouon. whom | believe to be high
minded and honest and whose statements should be re-
celyed by all who know him with implicit confidence
Dee q
I would trust him with life and property, without
Dee So 1s73-Mr. Frank Moulton have known for
years. and should soon believe tnat myself had set
foot stcangs and cheatings as that ne ha OF hau
had the slightest suspicion OF 1t.
This collection Of these does not bring the
testimonial up 10 late period AZ desire but per-
haps one addition will he sufficient. On the 10th of
July ls74, Mr. Beecher addressed to Mr. Moulton that
letter with reference Mr.. Halliday and hotons IN
terview with him. which read to you this morning in
another connection in which Mr. Beechcr addresses Mr.
Mouton as his dear friend" refers to and approves
and appaus his interview with Halliday the night be-
fore and then arranges with him Tor the purpose OF
Choking after" the future conduct OF this difficulty
Well that date Jaly TO- suppose was after the calling
of the Investigating Committee, according to the evil
dencc.
Mr. Morris-About two weeks after.
Mr. Beach-About two weeks after the call of the Com
mittcei
Mr. MOrTis-Yes
Mr.. Bcach-Wcl then, will bring 1t up later On
July "a Mr. Beecher writes, addressing Mr. Mouton ~
NV dear Moult0u" and asks for papers. through Mr.
Tracy and for the Heads of Difficulty" OF Bowen and
says
heard YOU were sick. Are you about again! God
grant you to peaceful times. Yours gratefully
HENRY WARD BEECHER.
Then Oh the 2sh of July. he writes:
MY DEAR FRIEND: The Committee OF Investigation are
waiting mainly for before closing their labors &c
Then followed the rrcspondencc in regard to the de-
livery of papers copies, which has been rad to You
and then the break that until August after the
call OF the Investigating Committee, was there any
breach whatever between Mr. Bcrcher and Mr. Moulton
no abatement OF Mr. Becchcrs confidence, but perfect
stream Of enthusiastic communication and acinowledg
mcnts Of gratitude