The Morning herald., 1876-02-19

PLYMOUTH. CHUBCH.
the Advisory Couneil.

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BRoo oKLrN, N. T., February 1sth.-The
proceedings Of the Advisory Council were
resumed at Plymouth Church at $50 A. M.
DR.. M. storrs referring to yesterdays
proceedings, said he had no objection to
Mr.. BsSchsr's answering questions regard
ing hif relations with Kevs: Drs. R. 8.
storrs Ind Buddington. 80. .-- --
A rsiolution was then offered by Deacon
Capen, Of Boston, inviting Drs. R. g. Storrs
and W! J. Buddington to state any facts IN
their possession why Plymouth Church
should Justly forfeit It's claim to confidence
and fellowship of Congregational churches.
q The letter from Henry G. Bowen presented
last evening, was read, and after long dis.
cpssio1 . resolution was adopted inviting
Bowen to appear before the Council At 7.S0
this evening and subssantiate his denial that
the Investigating Committee haa not sum
moned him. e
Mr.. Beecher was requested to make any
statement he might think proper in his own
behalf.
BeeSher said that the intercourse of him
sslf with storrs and his family was one OF
the brightest spots in the history Of his
life. DR.. storr's health failed and, he went
to Europe in 1871 and was absent for one
year and hall, when he returned I saw
him and every symptom of cordiality was
manifested, but he soon went to Princeton
for biz summer vacation, making In all an
absence of about two years.
was advised to say nothing, to write
nothing, and I never went anywhere, but
no man but myself can know what . load
I was carrying and hearing to maintain my
ministry. - .-.. ..... ',.'''' u
1wsnt to no one, not to my brother. my
sister, not to my best sift from God, my,
noble wife, nor to my children. He then
gave , history of the first statement which
was made and published, and continued In
relation to the second question as to his
willingness to have ministers stateany facts
in their knowledge, l should like to know
how much more willingness can man
show who was the focus of solar micro
scope, with all the sun from all the country
pouring on him for six months, and while
every question that could be asked was
asked. If there is any man, he continued,
who knows Of snything to my detriment, !
here and now (the right hand of the Speak
er was raised and his voice swelled almost
to shout) challenge him to say it.
will 20 further and say, If there Is an
angel in heaven who knows anything let
him tell it; nay, I'll 60 further still and say
that In the name Of our common Redeemer
IL the Lord himself knows anything, any
circu instances derogatory, let him make 1t
known. t[Loud applause.] Beecher had
commenced speaking in calm tones, and as
he proceeded gradually rose to pitch OF
forensic farvor which carried as by storm y
tho feelings Of the audience before him, The
scene following the close Of these utter
auces was almost beyond description-eye-
~ person in the church was visibly affected,
and simultaneous wave Of sympathy
SWEPT over the songregation-a majority
appSared in tears. Beecher, continuing In
q sdeering tone, said, "then people say he
knows how to manage 1t, be can tell plau-
sibls story"
I tell you gentlemen I am between
two devils and nothing can do is right. But
must have every sense Of manhood out
rsred BY this constant questioning and
have a constant trial and crucidxion OF
very sense Of honor. I do not look for
sny hope from this council, I do not look
for any hope from this body, but from
God. look for hope in the grave and be-
yond II. ~. ID r. -. 4
At the close of his remarks sobbing
could be heard all over the church.
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