New-York tribune., 1878-04-27
MIR. BEECHER'S ENEMIES.

HE DOES NOT Intend TO BRING SUI:
He DENIES REPORTS THAT III WILL SUE TLioN
AND NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. LETTERS SAID TO BE
IN EXISTENCE
Reports have been in circulation that there
would probably be some further developments II the
Bcecher-Tilton matter in a day or two and that Dir
Beeohcr had determined TO bring suit against Mr. Tton
and Mr. Nou'tou charge of conspiracy to Dachmal;
also that certain facts had been submitted to one OF
MI Beechers lawyers, and that Mr.. Beecher had conf
sened 10 bring sut at once, take steps toward H.
TRIBUNE rcn0rter cOuveTscd with Mr.. Beecher at tne
close Of the prayermoetng last evening MI Beocher
read carefully the published article shown him, ana
said with a slight show OF annoyance, alt is nonsense
Then, after moment he added: "There may be those
who ointcnd 10 pursue these men, but am not one OF
them. How hungry these newspapers are! II the least
bit of scandal shows anywhere, it is like piece
carron in g woods-n less then a minute there are
more than fifty flies it, There said to be let
ters in existence that very damaging to ThtCn and
Moulton, but know nothing OF them"
General b. f. Tracy said "When / read the para
graph said bosh = have not seen Mr Beecher or
Nr Shearman for some time. and 1t Is possible some
steps nav have been taken. Dpt Senefay in"n1se 10
hear OF II somehow when ANYTHING Is gong on do nor
think any light VIII ever be thrown On the case Inc
MI sheaIman and Mr Sterling his partner. were out
OF town yesterday. IN thor once noIhing had beeh
heard OF any such intention that rumorcd and the re-
port was doubtful "On general princplcs.'
In conversation about what Plymouth Church would
do REGARD to the confession OF MIS- 1lloh : v NItt
said last night that he had heard Of no charges to DC
preferred by He added ms last confession
has evidently fallen sliihbOgn. don't hear anything
about it, There is ne excitement IN the Chuch'
and 81 far as l know nothing viii be done by the EA-
amuing Committee
AN INCIDENT or THE PRAYER-MEETING.
STRANGE WOMAN INTERRUPTS MIR. BEECHrRS
FRIDAY NIGHT TALE-HER SINGULAR LANGUAGE
AND ACTIONS.
At the Plymouth prayer-mceting, last night,
there was marked falling OF from the CGthor-
ing of a week ago. but the number OF
strangers present was large Mr. Bcechcr
spoke OF the real meaning Of conversion. In the
of lis remarks he said The question for any man
when he answers it truly he is Christian from that
timc-is this VIII you make your life amcnab!e TO
Christs commands VIII you be his subject in this life T.
Here a woman who had been sitting quietly on the
first row. directly front OF Mr Beecher, leaned for
ward and said in loud, excited tone, "Wll you let
woman answer It?'
Mr Beecler: when get through you may, il it Is
proper"
He Disconnected for a moment by the unexpected
Interruption and there a whlpeTed murmur OF sur
prise throughout the room. Many persons who were
near at hand tried TO get a glimpse Of the woman.
She was dressed plainly bat neatly in black,
with n black bonnet. She was Of swarthy com
plexion with dark hair full face and strongly marked
features. Her eyes small, black and piercing and
her face was highly flushed. She sat with her arms
folded during the remainder Of the address; sGOrpfu
smile was Oh her ps and at times she nodded her head
once she turned her head and looked toward
the back Of the room ~ II expecting some one.
Mr. BcecheT closed his address and at once gave ont
the hymn. The strange wOmau's next ucghbOr-a fat
q misunderstanding woman-Ofcrcd her a hymn book, but
the offer rcpulsed with nod and sucer.
1t was announced that A. Clarke willard and
Mrs Ellen VI. willard, asked for letters OF
d smissal TO the First Congregational Church
Of Kansas City, no Then the services cndfd and Mr.
Bcpcher prepared 10 receive applicants for admission 90
the church The curiosity Of all prcscnt-but especially
OF the wOmcu-was evidently wrought up to high
point by the incident o: the interruption. No one could
be found who knew the VINO hpd asked the ques
ton. she put on her waterproof CLOAK and OvershOts
stepped mp the official stcnOgraphcr and asked HIM
about the time OF services sunday She gared about
for moment and then said rapidly: lie has crucihcd
me tonight, but my time will come to speak. He
must hear then The day is at hand Of him who Is
born Of woman"
When asked what il was that she wanted TO say she
replied snappshy, That's Of no consequence nov to
any one"
She then passed unattended The general opinion
OF those present that she was insane. Fhe
crossed over Fulton Ferry. On the New-lOrk side
she was Joined 10y large thicEset man, with full black
beard. whose face partially concealed by souch
The couple crossed the COuriand Street Ferry
Iels.y