The Leavenworth weekly times., 1876-02-24
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THE ADVISORY coresCIL

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introduced preamble and resolution ST
ting !oFta tha;, ia-smBcl a. que-. ion 1 OF
The letter missive asFsd them TO decide
whether there were any reasons why Ply
mouth Cnurch had forfeited its clsin 20
the confidence and fellowship; therefore.
Resolved, That this Council respectfully
request Rev. Richard Storrs and kev. VIM.
Buddington 10 appear before it, and state
such reasons, il there be any.
After good deal OF discussion, the reso-
luton was referred 10 the committee on
the 9Th question, aud tnat committee re-
tired To consider the matter.
MR. BOWEN INVITED
resolution that Mr.. Bowen be invited |
to lay his reasons before the council at |
once. was sought To lie amended to read |
that Mr.. Bowen be invited to appear b. fore |
the Council to reconcile the difference be- !
tween the statements. A ng di-cilS-ion !
occurred as TO the propriety of the Council {
summoping Bowen at all An attempt was I
made to lay the whole subject on the table.
but failed, and finally was disposed of by !
the adoption of resolution that he be in !
vited to appear befo e the Council at half
past seven tonight.
Mr.. +. NJ Storrs said he thought the
question asked by Mr.. Fessenden Yesterday,
as to whether Mr.. Beecher wes willing 10
have the interview between DR.. Siorrs and
himself made public, or that he should tell
all he knew about him to the public, was
s,.aiter that might be next discussed.
Mr. BEEcHER's DRAMATIC EFFORT.
Mr. Beecher promptly stepped to the
front oi the platform and said he would
make his answer first, and then anybody
who wished to supplement questions could
do so. He said he was glad Mr.. Fessenden
had proposed the question, and in answer
ing the first portion oil it me would say he
knew OF no interview Whatever about
which such question should I've asked.
After par ing with DR. StOrrs, on the night
of the silver wedding in Plymouth Church,
with one exception, he had never had the
pleasure of meeting him. Two o. three
weeks after this the infamous scandal was
promulgated, bu. lie hid no memory OF
any interview that occurred at his house,
between Dr.. Storrs and himself. Coniin-
uing, Mr.. Beecher compared himself to a
central body, on which all the rays Of the
sun were concentrated, and upon which
was heaped ali the trouble that could be
gathered on the face OF the globe, forty
times around. Mr.. Beecher began his
speech in an easy manner, but warming as
he proceeded, he burs. forth in all his ma
tive elOquence.
sHEARMAN wEPT.
Soon many OF the delegates were in tears,
and Mr.. Shearman and Mr. Raymond, who
were on the platform, produced their hand
kerchiefs Mr.. Beecher concluded in these
words: "If there is any man on earth that
has anything to say 10 my detriment, here
now challenge him to say it," Cries OF
"GoOd good !" were then heard coming up
from various parts OF the church. III
there il any angel OF God, challenge it TO
say aught against me. Aye, go far be-
yond that; challenge the truth from God
himself" These words were uttered in the
most emphatic or dramatic manner.
4 COMMITTEE.
DR.. Bacon and DIR. Stutevant were ap-
pointed committee 10 invite DR.. Storrs
and DIR. Buddinston to appear before the
Council
Mr.. Sbearman, in reply TO the question
relating to the further investigation OF ;he
charges aga inst the pastor by the church,
said that the first reason why they had
O ened the case again was because no
charges had been presented.
Mr. B.echer also spoke at some length on |
the same subject, his point being that he
was tired OF n community who had no, |
sense enough to read the court reports on
the case, and stop continually sending III
complaints that they had not challenged |
world as witnesses. DR. WalcoIt's resolu- |
ton, that ii. c. Bowen be invited To com
municate TO this Council any evidence that |
he might have liz regard 10 the question
before il, was adopted. L. W. Raymond |
said that further investigation wasn't re
quired bv man, woman or child IN Ply |
mouth Church. DR.. Bacon, in behalf OF !
the committee To invite Drs. Storrs ana |
Brddington, reported that they had seen
and been received by both gentlemen kind
ly. and that both OF them said they had
nothing TO communicate TO the Council.
The report was adopted, and the Council
adjourned.
New YORK, February 19.-General ID.
Cat callei the Advisory Council to order
this morning, and it was resolved, after a
long discussion, to adjourn over from five
o'clock this evening ill half past seven
o'clock Monday. Henry W. Sage, of the
Plymouth Church Investigating Committee,
took the stand, and stated that 1t was con-
sidered unnecessary to call II. G. Bowen,
because he was not supposed to know any
thing. Mr.. Beecher said he would like
somebody to question Mr.. Sage as to the
thoroughness and efficiency OF the exami
nation made by the committee. Mr.. Sage,
in reply TO such question, stated that it
was made as thorough as was possible, and
that he had understood Bowens signature
to the tripartite agreement to mean that he
knew nothing against Beecher. A long
discussion here took place in regard to the
construction OF the resolution adopted yes
terday, to the effect that the questions
should be put by the moderator and the
chairman OF the special committee, and it
resulted in the vote being rsconsidered and |
the resolution laid on the table. Mr.. Sage, |
said that the committee had not
given public notice for all persons who
knew Of the facts, TO appear before it.
Deacon Clanin, of Lambard, ILL.,, asked
il he was so partial TO Be cher, that he
could not give a fair decision il there |
could have been 4 thorough investigation {
and Sage replied that every man WAS per | {
.onal friend Of Beecher. They would l
have been very sorry to have been obliged
find him guilty, nevertheless, had il been |
heir duty, there was not one who would
not have done the same. When Dr. Sage ,
was concluded, Mr. Shearman =,
,aid that there was a public advertisement
in the papers for all persons knowing any /
hing about the case, to come forward.
Beecher read a lettes calling for the in =.
7es,igation. He had appointed Mr. Cleve-
and, because he knew more about the case
han anybody else; he knew the ropes
md they could not find any body who knew &
lnythiug about it. In the tripartite agree !
nent Bowen forgave him, Tilton agreed t. I
ay nothing about what he heard from Bow
N, and he (Beecher) agreed to forgive them :
10Th. He said he still loved Mr.. Bowen,
md should continue TO love him until the
lay of bis DEATH Bowen's language was
hat of man who knew nothing.
Mr.. Beecher was asked by delegate if
3oven, in any OF the interviews had with
i'm, brought him TO a feeling OF repent !
nee.
Mr.. Beecher hurled this answer: Him n
1e can't look me in the face No, sir, he e
ever did know
Deacon Howard related an interview
nth H. c. Bowen, in which the latter said
e had that which would drive Beecher
rom Brooklyn in twenty-four hours; that D
e had given orders at his home that If he ;,
as brought home sick, or in danger Of B
ying, that certain parties be called, to q
Ihom he could relate what he knew. He
sked Bowen to relate what he knew, but a
e refused to do 80. He then vent to Mr..
'eecher and asked him to give him per-