The New York herald., 1876-02-24

demand for written specifications Of data and names
OF witnesses, as thought was ON trial Since the re-
ceipt OF this letter have been busy engaged IN pre-
parng my statement 10 be made 10 the committee and
at the hour specified l. accompanied by my two elder
sons, Henry and Edward, and Dr. Ward of the Inde-
pendent, proceeded to Assistant Pastor Halt
days house ON entering the | found, to
my astonshment, company OF forty or more persons
assembled, members OF the committee OF the church,
OF the Advisory Council and others. Among those
present were Henry Ward Beeeher who behind the
door his TWO sons Henry and William Beecher Oliver
johnson, sonn-law Scovie and BENJAMIN =. Tracy.
was then called upon TO present my statement which
thereupon read, preiacing IL by expressing
prise at such a large audience and asking IN
formation 10 who they were. told
that the committee never objected to my bringing my
friends, and Mr.. Beecher thought he had the same
right The committee stated that the outsiders pres
ent came at Mr. Beecher's invitation, not theirs
the publicity which would be gwen to
the affair read my statement, which
occupied about an hour in the delivery; Then Mr.
Tilney asked me whether had any further facts to
give. | replied ''Not to-nightn Mr. Blair then said
seeing me about 10 depart; 81 protest against
'Mr Bowen, you VIII not be permitted
leave this room" then moved toward the front par
lor door. when s. V: White jumped up took the key
out and put it into his pocket. | then looked toward
the other door Il know the house well, having begun
Housekeeping there), when he called out
'LOcR OTHER DOOR,"
number OF persons jumped 20 their feet in
obedience to the call but WAS too quick and got out
son Henry followed close behind, and rushing out
upon the front stoop called upon the members of
the press who were in waiting outside
10 assist him. A number Of gentlemen responded,
and my son told them of the outrage which had
been pcrpetrated At this uncture Mr. White released
my other son and Dr. Ward. | upbraided Mr. White,
and DR.. Ward said, 'Mr White has made OF him
self and VIII be sorry tor it," then came home
THE OTHER SIDE.
Members OF the Examining Committee made the fol-
lowing statcment:--We met last Fight to inquire into
the facts alleged to be in Mr. Bowen's possession Mr.
Bowen came in at eight O'Clock and asked by Mr.
Tiney TO present any facts he had In relation TO Mr.
Beecher's guilt The committee suggested that he
should first state facts within his own knowledge.
The portion OF the story here told corroborateS tho
declarations Of Mr. Bowen with respect TO tho discus
sion as 10 auditors and the subsequent reading OF
charges. 1t then continued The paper Of Mr.
excepting those of Mr. and Mrs Joseph H. Richards.
One 0f the persons most intimately connected with
this scandal id:--Mr. Bowen's statement re-
hash OF his declarations made during the past two
years, and was, In fact n special plea in defence
OF his treatment OF Plymouth church and its pastor
The principal declaration was that woman had con-
fessed to MIN that Mr. Beecher had seduced her aud
had lived In criminal Intercourse with her for years 1t
that he
He did not give the OF the lady did he indi
cate her alleged seduction accomplished but
Bowen5 FIRST wife died thirteen years ago. and from
circumstances which he mentioned In detailing tue
case | am convinced that he referred TO period
eighteen years ago.
The members OF the committee admitted that Mr..
White locked the door, but did It humorously TO
about 10 away after having had his
say. Mr. Bowen and the members of the committee
are equally emphatic in refusing TO answer any ques
toEs as To the statement OF Mr.. Bowen further than
that above Indicated. Mr. Bowen. alter reading his
statement proiessed his Willingness to give names and
dates to any committee sworn to secresy.