Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-06-03

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two columns on the Baecher. Tilton scandal and
says that the following letter to Mrs. Ross
Raymond, herewith appended, isa copy Of that
which Plymouth Church kept so carefully con
ccaled from all eyes. 1t is a verbatim copy:
My Dear Mrs. Raymond Your letter was
received this morning. My health is feeble,
consequent upon mental distress mainly The
stings night and day of my conscience can only
| be appeascd by unburdening my soul oil th3
past four years. The charge of adultery be-
tween myself and Mr.. Bcccbcr is true. There
| fore. | cannot one moment longer permit the
| friendship of your beloved family. Up to the
time of my leaving home had never lied but
when inquired of confessed it, but since then
expediency has seemed right and have tried
to be happy. You know how we'll [ have lived
the lie; but let me say that whenever have
been overcome by weeping before you, 1t has
alwas been for the false thing was. AS DOW
speak the solemn truth, with God spirit bring
ing me to Judgment, believe me whom say that
Mr.. Titon has had acknowledge OF my state, but
believes me living 10 the same stoical condition.
Oh! how 1 have forgotten Christ and God.
caring for mans reputation and bis cause,
as | thought, forgetting that lie loves Ills
own and Ills cause, that our true word is what
lie demands 10 these time when world.llVcr1
and half truths prevail even among Ills pro
fcs3cd followers God will surely direct now
that there is nothing between Him and my
soul. Alttlo while only remains for me here,
and | would fain take my place beside Him,
copfessinp my crimes and believing His blood
can cleanse the fouIcst. cannot meet you
with Bessie. The dear child must 60 unbur,
deued by me. Would l were as clean as sho'
Farewell. ELIZABETH H. Hilton
BROOKLYN, March Is, 1878.
Bessie Turner was seen yesterday and con-
verscd at some length on this matter. at the
time the confession was made, she was travel
ipc with Golfers "Celebrated Case troupe
When Informed Of the confession she would
net believe in it's authenticity, but two weeks
AGO she visited Mre. Tlltou and learned Tor
herself of its truth. 10 reply to the question,
"What do you think Of the charge OF insanity
against Mrs. TiIton." ITS all nonsense, she
replied. II am amazed at the confession, but
I can sec how greatly relieved Mrs. Hilton Is
since sbe made it." did you see what
tho papers said, that your testimony on the
witness stand was either bribed or the
truth?" "Yes, it was the truth as far en-
7 knew. | never knew any other way. III
I wss put on the stand to-day would have to
repeat it," Mrs. Tilton recently SAID to
friend, II knew what the world would say, put
was not serving tho world. have gained my
pc acc of mind, the love and sympstny, y,h OF my
who mover forsakes His children. Mrs. Walton's
second ct arge has been made and Mrs. Til!on
Yesterday received official summons 10 appear
upon her Defense go
In a conversation yesterday with several
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reporter was told that Mrs. Tilton had always
been consd sred the most truthful of women.
| and her word was held in perfect trust by every
man and woman who knew her. Inc cnargo
of Mrs. Walton reads that Mrs. Illton has
slsndered the pastor; which, IN ehect, must OK :;
tort from him and his advisers the proof that it
| is SANDER.
| The Star says
@"If there is proof under tho heavens to show
her statement false, it is strange that such is not
produced. Tho shallow attempt TO- Affirm Ike
iihood Of the approaching maternity ls met with
q firm denial by those who know, aid who
would be willing 10 be placed upon oath, II
| needed. Tho accusations Of this character
| which are said TO be in the hands OF Mr.. Shcr-
man, have no foundation beyond surmisrs
| DISTINGUISHED GAMBLERS. From Mo.
naco letter We extract the following IN.
IVillcmcssant (of the Figaro) is building lovely
villa here, close to tho Casino, aud next year
Intends establishing his winter quarters here.
For the present he and his family occupy a
nretty villa hired for the season. lilo is ter
riblc gambler, and, if VIC can Judge by what We
have seen, loses heavily. lie gains enough by
his newspaper, however, to allow himself un'
limited pleasure, and it must be admitted that
his gaming losses do not Influence his charity,
which is intelligent and large. ,...
We have had number OF notabllitles mere
this season, among them lbrahim Pasha. q
short. dark, stout man, who looks like anything
father father than grand seigueur. tie holds to hs
seipnorial ways, however, as had occasion TO
remark the other day when l watched bis
| heavy playing. A young lady, accompanied by
her mother, was just behind him. Now and
again Mime. X put a piece of silver on tho table,
and mademoiselle, induIging 10 insplratlon' re-
marked: Mamma, put on the Moe; 1t IS sure
IN como up." Mamma, with maternal contrary
convctioD. shrugged her shoulders and put 90
thirtv six, but Ibrabim Pasba, hearing tho
pleasant sound Of that young voice. followed it'
inspiration and putt louis on the nine; .
The nine came up, and instead OF louis his
ExoelIepcy picked up l44. Turning to th'
voupg lady, be said "Merci, Mademolselle
r yoici yotIe purt,' and he offered her II napo