New-York tribune., 1878-04-18
INTERVIEWS AND INCIDENTS.

not ALL IL was not necessary 1Of lne LOiu jesus
Christ to lie. He was the perfect example"
INTERVIEWS AND INCIDENTS.
JOSEPH II. RICHARDS SEALS HIS LIPs-wHAT MR.
sHFARMAN SAYS ABOUT TILE LETTER TO MRS
gAYMoND AND THE POSSIBLE ACTION OF THE
CHURCH-MRs. TILToNs SURROUNDINGS.
As discrepancy appeared between the pub
hshed statements of Joseph H. Richards and his son in
regard 10 the letter said TO be in the possession OF the
former, TRIBUNE reporter yesterday sought an cx-
PLANTATION at Mr. Rchardss office. The son was met on
the stairs he smiled evaded the question advising
the reporter his father The latter, when asked
which story was true, answered: "Ihave nothing to
say" Mr.. Richards had previously denied having any
such letter. or knowing of its existence The young man
had spoken OF 1t in his fathers possession but not TO
be given to the press.
Thomas G. Shearman, when inquiry was made, yester
day. In regard to the confession sent by Mrs. TOn to
Mrs T. W. Raymond, said he merely the depository
Of the letter, and would not give it up without written
order from Mrs Raymond herself 81 would not even
honor the husbands ORDER" said he, with smile. He
believed it never would be published Mrs.
Raymond" he said, "holds that neither she
nor Mrs Tilton has any right to divuge it
without the consent of the other, without, in
fact amutual agreement. There is nothing more in 1t
than in what may be called the letter of confession al
ready published and its publication would add nothing
TO the other"
prevents its publication the confession" is inter
woven with reference to family loss sustained by Mrs
RAYMOND. 1t is sand TO have been written wien MI
Tton was supposed be in Brooklyn, and MI Beechers
friends say that TtOns direct agency 1t its composition
is more than suspected.
In regard TO dropping Mrs Tltons name from the roll,
Mr. shearman said that while Mr.. s. V. White, who is
one of the Examining Committee thought some action
should aud would be TAKEN others thought that none
could be taken Mrs 1ilton was insane. "If she is
insane" said Mr.. Shearman she cannot be dropped on
account of her actions. The rule applies as In d
vOrce law. Even If woman commits adultery
she cannot be divorced IL she is insane at the
time, and q church has 10 take the same chances
that man does. II she was Of good character
when she came she cannot be dropped now on account
Of offences committed while insane" Beng Mr. Beech
ers counsel he should advise the church what 10 do
Some Of Mr.. Beechers friends state as a fact
not hitherto known, that one Of the most emf
nent OF Mr. Beechers counsel held TO the be-
lief throughout the great trial that MIS- Triton
was fully aware of the alleged plot to blackmah Mr.
Beecher, and either active or passive instrument III
its execution in its early days. The other counsel IN
the discredtel this theory and made no use oft III
conducting tine case. 1t is now suggested that this
theory would explain Mrs. Tilton's actions at
that time and before and after the trial; This
last acJ of hers is believed by some 10 be the
result OF the influence OF Mrs. Morse, Mr.. IIOn,
and Second Adventist preacher named IayioT,
among whose followers Mrs. tOn is SAID To nave Dceh
numbered recently. On Monday night an intimate
friend OF Mrs nOns calling tue house, fOuud her the
centre religious exercises OF the te nOch one oi
whom on Monday sent a letter to Mr. Beechers family
stating that Mrs.TOn was sorry she hat not gwen MI
Brecher more warning of her intention TO pub
llsh the confession The belief OF this society
IS SAID to be peculiar. IL is stated tDat
hey consider voting improper and only pay taxes Whcn
copelled they do not believe IN attempting 10 reform
the world but look the speedy coming OF Christ Oh
earth Their pastor Mr.. Taylor receives no pay eNccp
what they give him uuasked they believe all settled
and saared ministers hirclnSs and deccYoIs 1t IL
said ne never himself to where he VIII cat OF
sleep. aud is considered by his followers special SER
want of God.
Mrs Morse il is said by OF the Plymouth Church
members has frequently demanded money from MI
BeecheT for year past for Mrs. IItOns support
and at one tme il is asserted, she induced Mrs.
Triton herself ask money or Mr. Bcecher
Mrs. Morse for months has heIatcd plymouth Chutch
and threats in her daughter was not provided
for She even threatened General Tracy II he dd not
get her brother restored to his place in the custom
House The interview between TtOn ana his wife, u Il
asserted brought about directly by Mrs Morse VINO
met Mr.. TtOn New-IOrk, by arrangement aud III
vited him tie house unknown To- her daughter,
and left alone together Many incidents are related
in regard Mrs. Tton's mental condition. Frequently
i'm speaking Of the scandal 10 her friends she Is SAID TO
have laughed about it, and on one occasion replied 10
lady friend who spoke OF the disareabe duties IN sOc
ltng benevolent object that she had never ha 10
make many statements and confessions as she (f-
ltOn had She often spoke OF tie strangeness OF 20
little "a woman making 50 great sensation III
the world asserted 10 have treated the matter In
night ana frivolous way on many occasions