Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1834-11-20
MATTHEW'S, THE IMPosrER.

This notorious imposter WAS, on Friday,
the 9Th inst, arraigned before the New York
Court Of Sessions, for obtaining property
and moneys Of Benz. II. Folger, under false
pretences. lie was dressed 10 one Of the
richest suits Of his wardrobe, and appeared
perfectly composed, and free Of speech 70
those disposed To converse with him. On he
arrangement, tho District Attorney aruse
with the Indictment in his hand, aud address
ing the Court, expressed his doubts Of the
validity Of the indictment, although drawn
with technical correctness. lie gave il a.
his opinion, that from the facts adduced, and
the evidence expected to DO given, the pri-
soner could not be COW ieted; and moved the
Court 10 take the indictment into eooside "a
ton, and il they believed il could not be sus-
tanned, 10 dismiss the case, and order q aoIIs
PrOseqUi to be entered. To this Mr.. West
ern, counsel for the prisoner, objected, on
the ground that il might tend to prejudice
him 10 public estimation, aud have al inju-
rIous effect upon HIN 10 q case involving him
much more seriously in westchester county,
TO which he must be sent for trial. That al
though he had originally intended TO demur
TO the indictment, as unsustainable in . legal
point OF view, in order TO have IL Guashed,
yet that his client, understanding that the
demurrer would necessarily compel him TO
appear ~ guilty Of the charges preferred
against him, and permit him to escape
through the technical nieeties Of the law, lac
was utterly opposed 10 the demurrer, and de-
termined to avail himself Of bis right 10 =
fair trial. This opposition 10 q discontinu-
ance Of the suit, ur. Western said, he kne "
was not compatible uith the strict primo iples
Of law but he trusted 90 the acknowledged
courtesy Of the District Attorney, To extend
this favor 10 his client, and permit him "a
proceed TO trial. This, says the Times, from
1hsch We gather this notice, the District Al.
torney mildly opposed, for reasons that be
assigned. and stated again bis doubts Of The
possibility Of any indictment being 30 drawn
as 70 reach the case Of Matthews. lie also
read a letter from Mr.. Folgsr, handed him
BY Mr.. wheeler. his counsel, IN which Mr..
Rolger, for substantial domestic reasons
wished 10 have all legal proceedings against
Matthews discOntInued, and q aoits prossgz,
entered IN the case.
This was again opposed by Mr. Western,
who stated that the public mind had been
much mlsed on the subject Of the doctrines
Of Matthias; that he bad never called him.
self God, the Father, but had only used "a
his ministerial character the quotation frou
the prophet jeremiah, OF Thus saith The
Lord" and that IN relation 20 the charge oil
pretending identity with the spirit Of Jesus oi
Nazareth, he only intended 10 convey ths
impression that he vas animated BY the sams
! spirit Silh uhieh ChTisi imbued al bis FOL
/ lowers.
| Bot tie Court entertained the motion o.
/ the District Attorney, and announced thu
they would give dseh,ou upon q the Bex
I MOnday.
Fsa ne Colseraai u .yfsn.i8y. iOh fsH
RopGEt MArrHEWs.-In consequences o
the expected decision 10 the case of this IA
diTidual. The large room &C he Court % Ses
SONS was completely filled as soon a. tb
doors we're opened tbs morning. Soon 81
terNafds, the District Attorney stated tina
the Court vas not ready 70 give iis opinio
on the motion % enter q nois prossgsi mad
on Friday last, but that IL would be given q
The opening o. the Court tomorrow, At I
O'Clock.
CASE or MATTHEWS
Court of SesuOH.---The cOurt roof
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