Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-09-05

interest, that one Of the Protestant gentlemen
toned in these Sheets but lost all confidence in him: and
they came unfavorable conclusions respecting
his conduct. Iappearedto he did not non care one
cent what became Of her. Indeed he stated to this Ell
feet In the presence of several of US.
As we had now come the determination from
rious strange occurrences s this business thorough
ly protect the innocent, and expose the guilty; and
considering at this time that Maria Monk only an
unfortunate dupe, made the tool to attack Popery
and produce gain TO some person, persons, to us
unknown, we subjected the Rev. gentleman rather
severe examination; and ON his replying question
put him by Mr. Fenner TO the effect what TO be-
come Of Maria Monk, when his guardianship would ter
inmate and what would she then have support her
from the receipts of her works he replied Il don't
know what is to become of her; and don't think she
viii have any thing coming to her! The perfectly m
different in which these words were expressed,
than shocked US, and convinced us that the unor
unate Maria Monk ought to take legal advice immedi
atey, and be guided by legal adviser Accord
y, wishing to interfere in her pecuniary concerns
we determined she should send for lawyer and my
Recommendation, my talented and highly honorable
friend Mr. Constant Guillon, for He shortly
came her, and her making full statement to him
of all her affairs, the amount OF money Mr. Socum had
received &c, he advised her TO have him arrested
No said than done. The Rev. MIR. Slocum was
arrested, her OATH for thousand dollars, and
manned in the custody of the officer till near five o'clock
when he not being able to procure BAIL Mr. Scott and
l. not liking him taken prison, went bail for
him. for thousand dollars each he having first writ
the annexed letter, the promises in which he
did not fulfil.
To Messrs. Scott and Sleigh.
GENTLEMEN:--I do hereby pledge myself as cler-
gyman, and of honor return to this city, on or
before Wednesday next in order exonerae you from
the BAIL which you have kindly entered into my be-
half, with the sheriff. for $4,000. i remain,
Witness, t. FESSER. j. j SLocUM.
Philadelphia, august Is, 1887.
He Immediately started off for New York; and
Wednesday has passed without the fuhlment OF his
solemn promise as clergyman and man of honor"
This day, however, Ihave received the following letter
co1rufI
smallest thanks strangers to him. who saved him
from going prison. by becoming security the amount
of four thousand dollars!
Nep York. august o. 1887.
Door SLEIGH:-Sir the object of this note, is to in
form you, that Maria Monk has transmitted letter
her lawyer directing him suspend all further pro-
ceedings in her suit against and OF course has thus
rendered il unnecessary for send the bonds of
my brother We have agreed to settle on Saturday
next but should any thing prevent AMIGA
BILE settlement and should the suit be resumed again,
you and Mr.. Scott shall be indemniied IN respect to
your obligations in my behalf Please infoIm Mr.. Scott
ofthe state of the case. Your respectfully
j. j. SLocUN.
Mr.. Guillou, the attorney therein alluded did not
up to Thursday evening rece he orders to suspend
the proceedings in the suit, iich Mr. Slocum states,
maria Monk has transmitted TO him.
On Saturday we were still urging her TO have this
whole business thoroughly investigated but still with
some excuse or other she put off, Now she wrote
the following letter, the Rev. Mr.. Phean, the other
one being considered too long.
DR. FATHER FELAN I'll am sure You are asonished
at what has become Of me since our arrival here So
cum came after me, but had him arrested for $4,000
by my attorney, good Catholic gentleman. l would
be glad speak TO you any where or at any time you
appoint Yours M. Monk.
win call for answer, at o'clock today.
Saturday, august 10, 1887.
SUNDAY MoRNISG.-Mr Hogan arrived from New
York with another letter from Dr. Brownlee me, and
the annexed letter to Maria Monk from Mr.. A. Bruce,
general agent Of the Protestant Association which
handed 10 her in my presence, which found by
of my family in the presence Of my servant under her
pillow, shortly after she had left for New York on Mon
day afternoon.
Conn Of letter addressed 10 Miss Maria Monk al Dr.
sleighs philadelphia MY DEAR FRIEND: / give
thanks to God that he has preserved you hitherto
from falling again into the snares OF deceivers, who
would prove your deslrosers. For TINS prayed ear
nestly and constantly, since parted that Tuesday
morning. n had not then been so lame, would not
have parted with you till had you the boat and
perhaps would have shared in the perils OF the voyage
but, perhaps all this may cut for the better My
prayer God Is that you yet be brought of all your
troubles | hope you draw to God for deliver
ance | am glad that this win be handed you, by
mutual friend MIR Hogan, Fear not TO take his advice
You know him. and trust he is friend that ovcih at
all times and a brother in adversely, Solomon SAYS
Mr.. Hogan will tell you what told him to the plea.
SAINT and profitable management Of Miss Reads mat
ters He win also tell you what concluded would
be the best way for you your money and get
yonr present affairs made straight by ommittce, who
will FENDER their best services gratutousy both for your
name written by yourself article in DR. Sleigh's
letter to DR. Brownee III you think well of,his plan il
will have this good effect that not Of those who
noyed you formerly will have II in their power do
then. And feel very confident that various good re-
suits would follow.
am as ever my dear friend yours. afIectionaiely
till meet, which hope viii be soon.
Sgned) Aw. Bruce"
The above is copy Of letter, addressed to Maria
Monk, signed Aw. Bruce. THOMAS FENsER
VII. ScoTT.
The above is uue copy Of the letter with the above
signatures, which was handed TO Maria Monk by Mr..
Hogan, in presence, on August goth, 1887
w. w. SLEIGH.
w c. SLEIGH
Monday, august 2ls, the lastday she spent in my
house in the morning Of which day, L advised her
letter brought by Mr. Hogan, that she should
soon possible first having proved beyond all posi-
bty Of doubt that she brought here by Priests.
which advice she jumped up In rage, said we all want
ed 10 get rid Of her. that she would 90 Ner York.
anti nv house which she accordingly did, flying in
a passion All this happened in the presence Of Mr.
Fenner. who had Just called in. lie remained short
Automatically cooled and then upon our all re-
quesng her do just as she pleased, she said she
would 90 to her legal adviser and whatever he advised
that she would do. Accordingly she went to his Office
which place many Of those gentlemen who had inter
ested themselves in her behalf met and consulted what
was best be done her lawyer clearly set forth the
improperly Of going New York until AFTER Wednes
day. Then she came back doubly hrin IN her determ
Il &nN Ntnfn lot Y4NY