New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-02-20

Question-When did you mako the fret
speech in accordance with your declared
purpose in the Weehlys
Answer-O1 the twenty first Ct Novem-
ber, 1871.
QUestion-Yon expected on the occasion
of The Steinway Hall speech that Henry
Ward Beecher would introduce yoGs
Answer--I did mCst assuredly. l was 90
sure that be wonId' introduce me that l
waited for him until five minutes past eight,
and when Theodore Tliton entered the room
ha asked excitedly: lis Mr.. Beecher here?"
No, he is not, Theodore" l answered. II
can not" hs replied. ''haiieve that he is not
around somewhere" Tilton then left the
reception room and opened every door and
closet, saying: Il know he is here, fer he
promised me two hours ago that he would
certainly be hers snd d. tbs honOrs OF the
evening"
Quesiie n-The failure Of Mr.. Beecher on
at OCCASION was the cause OF your divulg-
ing the Beecher scandal
Arswer--No indeed; that is where the
public made the sad mistake.
Question-How did ynr come to give to
tho world in the Weekly the statement of
Mrs. Tilton's connection with Henry Ward
Beeoher!
Answer-The prominent position that
was forced 10 occupy on account of the
work that had been done in Washington
the winter before, and the people that l
was aulta familiar with appreratiLg
ing me through the public press-au
this brought upon ily head the jealousy
Of leading suffrage women of the cities
of New York, Philadelphia, Boston and
Washington. and before I was aware of
it, standing outside OF what they called
their 'wolueu's suffrage" l found my
self involved in the scandal and vile, petty
talseGoods that were in njuriHg my busl-
ness. My bani1 account, the irs5 thing
| knew of, was ,a&Qe out at that time
and sent liz by one oC the bankers, who
stated that he dill mt wish any more
business with me. I knew where it was
from. aad went 10 his oilice, and right up to
Ets Gesk, and said: There is something oc
curing IN the strsote; YOU are the first one
that lia3 made s-cl d nl0ve. Tell me VII 1t
tits means. Upon your fOacr as gentle
man, We have been on this street num-
Der ot yeara, and You know that over
million and d q 1arter Of dollars have passed
through our hands IL one day, and our busl-
ness has been conducted on the same plan
ga yours. 1t ycu have any charges against
Us, let Us see them" He answered, "My
wife is against you. All prominent women
in the place have poured into her ears all
the chickering's and jealousits they could,
and she has forbidden your account goiug
that Que prominent woman had made the
assertion that we had been guilty Of extor-
tlon upon this person and the other. In
fact, | found matters so that it was neces-
saTy TO Issue a proclamation of war. ! then
Issued prOnun ciaEeutO to the effect that
l had conducted my business entirely on
my own plan: had been outside of all rlngs,
cliques or isms; that whatever l had done
wa5 from the purest motives: that h .d
fhav,
shape or form; aever in ured them IN any
way; and now | make this declaration of
war. that ''as sure as you people push me-
to tbs wall by your lies and j9alousles, |
shall cone out with the whole story, ana
make known all the inside workings of your
own families.'
Question-By forcing this Beecher matter
beture the public, do you propose that 1t is
to assist you il any way II tie development
OF what you are pleased to cali your rt-
forms'
Answer-T An satisfied it was shown me
bv NV spirit guides during the time of my
first desire 10 prosecute my social views,
that this gerat scandal was the oni y means,
the mighty lever as IL were. by which the
whole thing would be hoisted into public
notice. L. were to tell YOU all the crcum-
stauces that have brought the Bercher par.
ties 70 my kuo uoE!edse, and tell you how
cane 10 know tuese peop!e-how they
poured their secrets into my ears-you
would sav that it was Divine interposi-
ton 70 break up 1heir filthy nest and strike
a death blow TO modern hypocrisy.
QHpsto1~Th.n as l understand you,
MIS- Woodruff, Your purpose is, in showing
up al. of tEess scandals, to prove to the
| world She necessity I0r reform in the rela-
tious that exist between man and woman
| in and ont of mar.iage'
Anaver--I hold that people should be-
coua thoroughly educated, thoroughly in
| teiigent upon this great vital principe-
| the question o. the relation OF sexes. l. IS
| a question which is AT present occupying the
| thoughts and challenging the peur OF the
| best minds Of this country ard Errone. AS
! said before, reached this result by rea-
| son OF nv own experience; for in ignorance
| | brought forth my first child, who is an
| i'll leeie. My second child, who IS a gill, Is
| the result OF direct Intelligence in concep-
| ton, and powerful prayers to God, that he
| would give NE Il perfect love child.
! Question-TheD you are q believer IN
prayer!
! AEswer--M1st ass1rediy; I believe on
| life Is one of constant prayer.
| Qu.etion~-Do Eol call yourself Chris
| tian, IL the Ordinary sense OF the term
! AnsWer-Nc, uat ~ any means. l he
; l;a;e in tbat Christianity which recognizes
! humanity il every senss and form.
aeatior--Do you believe in the divinity
| Of Christ in a Trinitacian sense'
| Answer-I believe that Jesus Christ wa;
| the result Of a perfect loveunion; l believe
| that He was the concentration OF the ca
sences Of all the Ghrists that were crucihed
| befo-e Him, and | believe that there was
| come superior intelligence that over
| shadowed the mother at the time of con
| ception, I believe in that divine principle
! that recognizes God in everything.
! Questltn-Do you believe in the trinity
| Of the Father, Son and Holy Ghost'
| Auswer-I 90, IN one sense-in the sense
| me- l see that in new light, such 81
| ne, er has been made known before to the
! world, and which purpose making knowI
| to the world in a short time.
! Ouestion-Then. Mrs. Woodruff, under
| stand you to be religious woman1
| Answer believe that l am moro de
voutly religious than any one has evel
| given mo credit for. because l was brough
up by religious. devoutly religious
mother. who is a Methodist, and often tolt
me- that she was in constant prayer during
! the period of conception: that che wished
that all her children should be brought u!
| strict Method!s,s.
| Questi3n-Is your mother Methods
ye,1
Answer--Oh, my yea; and also my father
| Question-Are they livings
Ansner-Yes; and both devout Chris
| tisn, 1t yon will let mo will read to yo'
| letter which have just received from IN,
| father. The old gentleman is eighty year'
of age, and this letter will indicate to you
and through the Appeal to the public: wha
my parents think c1 my course, and hoV
thoroughly they indorss it and feel for me
"VIcToRA AND TENNIE-My dear ant
| most beloved children, who are the pride
NY life, hardly know how to express my
.n1f nc tho lora and homo T have for you