The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1876-02-21
NO. 1893.
BEECHER'S COUNCIL.

NKw YORK, February l9,-Gen. Bates
called the Advisory Council 10 order this
morning. and it was resolved 10 adjourn
over from Ave this evening till half past
nine Monday. g..
Henry W. Sage of the Plymouth
Church investigating committee, took the
stand aud stated that it NN considered
unnecessary to call Henry q. Bowen,
because he was not supposed 70 know
anything.
Mr.. Beecher said he would like some-
body to question Mr.. Sage as to the thor.
oughness and efficiency Of the eIamina-
tion made by the committee.
Mr.. Sage, in reply to such question,
stated that il was made as thorough as
was possible. He had understood
that Mr.. Bowens signature 70 tho
tripartite agreement TO mean he knew
nothing against Beecher. A long dis
cussion here took place IN regard TO the
construction Of = resolution adopted
yesterday 10 the effect that questions
should be put by q moderator and the
chairman OF the special committee, and
it resulted in the vote being reconsidered
sAd the resolution laid on .he table.
Sage, rssuming, said that the committee
had given further notice for oil per-
sons who knew any facts to appear be-
fore it.
A motion TO 60 into secret session,
offered by Mr.. Lyman Abbott, brought
on long discussion, and without die
posing ol tho question the council lis.
tened 10 Mr.. Halliday. assistant pastor
of Plymouth church relate his interview
already published with Bowen. A res
olution that committee be appointed TO
wait upon Henry & Bowen and invite
him TO come before tho council and pro-
sent all he knows about the discipline Of
the church, and in relation TO tho
charges he has recently made against
Beecher, was ruled out Of order.
Mr.. Howard stated that be had
also several letters from persons who
did not sign their names, anc he desired
writers 10 know that he did not think
them worthy OF consideration. Tho
first was marked confidential, and con-
tanned
Allegations OF more lnfsmoss
character
than any that had vet been against Mr..
Beecher The reading Of these Ia2crs
was objected 10, and nj the request OF the
Plymouth Church Committee they were
referred. Counc.l, having previ-
ously resolved 10 20 into secret session,
and the time having arrived. Rev. Mr..
Ball sought to prevent it, and was repeat
edy called 10 order. He talked long
time, bringing on discussion which was
aoL ended until halt past one. When tho
council went INTO secret session, tho first
half hour was spent In prayer s DIR. BA-
con asked that all christians pray for
them.
Mr.. Abbot said that AS Mr.. Howard
had stated Bowen had said he had docu.
ments affecting Mr.. Bcechcr, he wished 10
ask Mr.. Beecher If he knew Of the esi-
dence Of such documents
Mr.. Beechcr, | will answer as regards
any paper that is in the possession Of any
man, woman or child on the continent,
on sea or land and beyond the sea,
Anybody in Heaven and Any body
that has any document that have ever
written or any information touching me N
any manner, here give my permission
to them 20 produce and ] challenge
them TO produce It, and II lts anything
that will throw light on mo and incul-
pate mo demand by every considera'
ton Of honor, truth and justice that Il be
delivered now and here and II not, let
them hereafter hold thoir re1'e Loud
applause.
! wish, 'ail Mr. Boecher AFTER tie ap'
plause had subsidized, that the gentlemen
in the gallery would pay heed 10 my
often and often cIhorta;Ion 10 keep peace.
do not want 10 be wounded in tho house
Of nv friends ] have enough 10 boar
from persons that hate me and are preju-
diced against me, without having tho~s
who pretend 70 love me bring this odium
on me.
DR.. Bacon-l want this applause 10
cease. Ii you have right 10 applaud
you have right TO hiss, and you bayeA
right TO throw csbbsges. Laughter.
The Adiysorys Cout Gil sec st 8 Sln
lasted three-quarters Of an nour, aud tben
the Council adjourned until 2P.N. Mon
day. A number OF delegates, principally
from the Eas:, LEFT this evening for their
homes.