The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-04-17
WILL. NOT DOWN.
The Startling Temperance Of
Plymouth's Skeleton.
ITS DTDAIEFUL PUBLIC RECEPTION.
Widespread Results of Mrs. Tilton's
"Quickened Conscience.
HER DETERMINED AvOvVAL.
Mr.. Beecher Resolved to Let
Things Take Their Course.
LECTURE" CERTAINLY; WHY NOTw
What Action Plymouth Church
Will Take.
VIEWS OF ITS LEADING MEMBERS.
Public and Individual Sentiment
on the Great Scandal.
LECTURE? CERTAINLY; WHY NOT!"
What Action Plymouth Church
Will Take.
VIEWS OF ITS LEADING MEMBERS
Public and Individual Sentiment
on the Great Scandal.


In spite Of its III and OF the universal nausea
II produced the Brooklyn scandal was matter OF
yuch nslgnifcance that II might be lightly tossed
sver tho garden wall OF the world into the limbo or
:haos. Its issues had distempcred the public mind
and although people were at last ready to excaim
with Mercuto. "a plague o. both the houses ~ they
were not quite proof yesterday against renewal Of
she lcprosy. Everybody admitted that the aspect of
the affair unlovely but nobody could quite forego
the excitement OF controversy and discussion which
the publication OF Mrs. Tliton's seli-condc natory
letter brought about 1t 10 true that the excitement
.was not OF the old texture 1t OF q
trailer FIBRE The resurrection Of the scandal at
the bidding OF Mrs. Tiltons 'quckened consc,cncc'
was but the resurrection OF spectre. The pad ar-
partition but the ghost of the former sturdy
DIAL that divided The public opinion merely OF two
cities but of the country 1t seemed pity that tho
vile thing should ever have been dsinterred but be-
ing free of the sepulchre Of oblivion to which all
honest folk had consigned it, the public b cath gave IL
new life and 1t moved about, dividing the popular
opinion as Of yore, but In less intense degree.
OPINION UNpIsrURBED.
The letter OF Mrs. Tilton OF widely can
vassed To put 1t briefly, 1t provoked abundant dis
cussion but it made converts and it aIienated
their prcjudices intensified; those who camored for
Bcecher had their sympathies quickened like Mrs.
Tihon's conscience, cried conspiracy and chung by
their idol IL was urged that Mrs Tilton hav.
ing SO frequently affirmed denied and reah rmcd her
guilt, her story was utterly unworthy OF credence,
whereas Mr. Beecher had under all circumstances
and upon every occasion solemnly assev-
Grated his innocence Again it urged that
although Mrs. Tion had doubt borne witness
falsely, yet It was incom prohensble that this
cascD she speaking other than the truth. Mr.
Bcechers position, IL was saio was one which would
be post described by the iincs:-
F.s~t His honor rooted IN dishoncr stood.
And faith nntaithful kept him falsely true.
Even the austerely virtuous, who had voted the
nero discussion OF the theme deGlement, did not
keep quito free Of It's tain while those OF less nice
prstcnsions discussed It boldly, canvasscd the mo-
tiycs the chief actors satisfied their serupies
by general commentary on the unsavory character
OF tho entire complication. Some people again said
that Mrs Tilton insane aud called their utter
nncc charity; others said that Mr. Beecher was
prohigate and maintained that they always thought
30 Then Mrs. Tton's motives for the publication Of
the letter werc the subject OF abundant discussion.
Was the price of reconciliation with that desolate
Prometheus, her husband, who long ago supposed
to have been bound to the lonely rock of wrecked
lifc9 Was II not better that she should have
borne the goadngs OF ''quckened con-
sccnce' rather than have built up vast
q heritage OF shame tor her children? These and
kindred topics gave direction all day long to the pub
lie comments, which neither sparing applied
In n mIncing fashion. Mr. Titon came in for n goody
measure Of collateral scorn, Mrs. Morse's
hinted at and possibly out OF tho general public
sentiment might be gathered some slight reaction In
favor OF Mr. Bcecher. The clergymon from whom
expressions Of opinion sought unwilling TO
say much. but were for the most part of opinion that
tho new aspect OF affairs would have no effect in NOV
ing Church discipline against Mr. Beecher.
Mr.. BEEcHEGs GOLDEN SILENCE.
ELnIRA, y. r., April 10, 1873
Rev. Henry Ward Bcechcr arrived here to-day from
waveriy. whore he icctured last evening lie Is now
quariercd at the Isthbun House, with hts agent, J.
b. Pond, OF Boston. aud viii leave this afternoon for
Bath TO lecture tonight.
reporter of tho Eimira Gazette sought an inter
view. but Mr. Beechcr said, lit viii do you no
good" Upon being shown this mornings Associated
Press report, Mr.. Beccher SAID, II don't think you
have any more nows than have already reccived.u
n. PoxD's STATEMENT
Mr.. Pond Mr.. Beecner's agent stated: 1.-THE press
report saying that the absence Of Mr. Triton showed
tnal he hau nothins 10 do With ring Mrs TIT
IONS confession Is absurd. The rumor OF tots ar
rungement, to my personal knowledge, has bccn
known widely IN the West Tor a long time. and Mr..
Beecher has been often reminded of IT, Tho charges
made in an editorial OF the Chicago Tribune
April 2 foreshadowcd the coming confession and
warned Mr. luton that any such attempt would not
be wclco ncd by tho public. statement was pub
.hed on Mnrcn IA that as recently MS the beginning
oil March Mr.. Iiiton was making arrangements Tor
himself and wife to spend the summer ut
Warwick. near Goshen, N. X II may be
In all these movements, but that he acts
through hts son Carroll no one acquainted with tho
tfair will deny. At ST. Louis aud In Fort Wayne
was told that AIR. Tilton had threatened that would
crush mr. Beecher yet and believe tho editorial IN
the Chicago tribune ALLUDED 70 makes use OF tho same
expression. believe that Mr.. Bccchcr is convinced
Mrs. fon under the absolute control OF hor
husbands that sue loves hm, and that this letter OF
confession Is tho price she pays Tor reconciliation,
ana you will see that they will DO living together bo
tore three months roll round.n
DENIAL
Mr. Bcochcr then remarked that Tor more than four
years Mrs Triton had been denying the truth OF what
was called her original confession in court. before
the Church and before committees, and bad constantly
asserted her Innocence. This would than
Offset anything she might say now her latest state
husband, and was tho price sue paid. He said he
would continue hts course just the same notwIth-
standing the renewal OF tho scandal
ssLIKE FLYBLows OK DEAD HORSE" Is
THE WAY MR.. BEEcHER PUTS IT,
[pY TELEGRAPH TO THE HEgALp1
BATH. N. Y, April 10, 1878.
Mr.. Becchcr dccliucs any ur,her Interview lie Is
in good SPIRITS ana spoke to a large audiences this
day and declined TO read them. He remarked
that .'all this stun was ike nyblows on
n cead horse, they hatch out worms but they still
remain on a dead carcass y In answer to telegram
from the Boston Lyccum Bureau u they should con-
time to make lecture enga gemens. he ropied seer.
tainIy; why notf He lectures IN Avon tomorrow
night and in Rochester on Thursday
THEODORE Triton ALSO RErIcENr.
DEconAH, Iowa, April 10, 1878.
Theodore Tilton Iecturcd mere this evening. He