Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1878-04-25
SCANDAL REVIVED.

Citations, bid fsir in its opening to
make worthy naoral record. There
was no sign of any startling sensation,
40 big half million defaleation, no
murder, robbery or suicide beyond
the ordinary run of such things. But
this severe state of affairs was not des-
tined to last. When there was moth.
ing new and spicy was just the favor
able time to revive an old and nasty
scandal. Accordingly Mrs. Eliza
beth Titon, of Beecher notoriety, took
the opportunity to present herself to
the public. She wrote letter for
publication. A brief letter but a
fearful one for Mr.. Beecher. She has
scarcely been heard of since the great
trial. She has been living in obscu.
rity, in grief and remorse, bearing on
her conscience, as she says, the lnsup'
portable burden of great "lie.' Mr..
Beecher on the contrary has had a
right good time. He has been preach
ing as usual to his old admirers in
Plymouth church. He was among
the first to chime in with Canon Far
rar in smoothing down the doctrine
of future punishment. He has also
had prosperous run lately in the
lecture business. His troubles seemed
to be over. The old scandal was
quite forgotten. Decent people did
not wish to keep it in remembrance
But Mrs. Tilton could not forget
The last four years have been ages OF
agony to her. Secrets are trouble
some things at best. Her terrible Sc
cret became intolerable at last, al
though it is the story Of her shame,
she publicly confesses to the world
her guilt and perjury.
The excitement produced by Mrs.
Iiltons letter can better be imagined
than described. All Brooklyn was
thrown into commotion. Mr.. Beecher
was away lecturing but the letter was
sent him by telegraph. Of course he
gave it a prompt and emphatic de.
NAL. Elizabeth could not be in her
right mind, he said, and make such
confession. The members of his con-
gregation take the same view and bit,
terly denounce her. They say she
has always been weak, eccentric and
Eighty. They ascribe her confession
to adesire for reconciliation to her huH-
band. 1t appears she had made prl-
yate confession Of her guilt to several
friends before publishing the letter.
The outside public arc Inclined to be-
lieve her confession. A general feel
ing of disgust prevails, however, at
the re-opening Of the scandal. But it
is hoped there will be no further legal
proceedings.
When Mrs Tilton's letter appeared
Mr.. Tilton was lecturing in 10 va
lie declares Mrs. Tilton's card sur
prised him as much as 1t did the pub
lic that he had no agreement in its
preparation or organization, and that
no overtures have been made by eth
er party for reunion. He did not
know Mrs Tilton's further plans. He
had not been in Brooklyn for many
months. He should sail for Europe
at the close of his lecture season and
spend all the time possible with his
daughters in Germany. The story
that Mrs. Tilton would accompany
him was a fabrication. AS for Mr..
Beecher the publication served to
greatly increase his audience. On
Friday he returned from his lecturing
tour and Ply outh church was crowd
ed ia expectation of his saying some
thing about Mrs. Tilton's letter. He
did not however allude to it. So the
matter stands. Let us have peace.
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ANOTHER TROUBLE,