Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-02-01

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40 It will certainly be back and that migA lead to
enquiries you would not wish to have made.
Mr.. CAsate.--Mrs Pond, did Miss Polly Merriield
now Mrs. Harding, tell you any circumstances
speeding Mr. Thatcher, that happened several years
agoi
Mrs. Po.d-she did, One evening. Ave or six years
ago. there was brilliant display Of the northern lights
all the family consisting among others, of Mr. and Mrs
Thatcher, Polly Merriield and Adelne Halves. went
out in ro.t Of the house 20 witness the phenomenon. AT
looking the heavens some time, they all returned
to the house. and the usual hour the whole family
ccpt MIR. Thatcher and Adene, retired to their cham
bers. Miss Mortified heard whispers in the entry and
taking OIL her shoes stepped the door OF her apartment
and listened She heard no words distinctly. After this
she heard persons in the tudy-and about hour
Adeline came to bed She appeared much surprised
to lind that Miss Merred had not retired for the night
and after this Adeline said she always believed MIS-
Thatcher suspected something wrong
Dea. Smith Poad-Witness is afflicted with an inhf A
y of hearings says his deafness has increased one half
within six months. Has been Deacon in Mr.. Thatch-
ers church. and still holds the office in the old So
ciety. Called upon Mr. Thatcher about the middle of
February. 1887 had close interview with him IN his
study told him reports in circulation affecting his
moral and christian character and desired an expana-
ton OF those rumors Some of them, he added he knew
TO be fase-,hat concerning Eliza Perrigo, now Mrs.
Simmons and that respecting improper conduct with
his wife Mrs Jerusha Pond in London Bridge Woods.
But there were other reports respecting which he had
evidence enough 10 carry conviction TO his own mind,
that they had foundation in truth The evidence,
he told him through his wife from Adeline Halves,
with whom he was supposed TO have had CRIMINAL inter-
course. Mr.. Thatcher said he aware that reports
unfavorable To his character in circulation Wit
ness asked il he might the charges. Mr. Thatcher
replied that he might, but he should hold himself
responsible to admit deny them. Witness mentioned
the circumstance Of Thatchers leaving his wife at his
house to spend the night and going home alone-(he
printing press affair told him his wife carried Mrs.
Thatcher home the next day, and that Adelne then
told her that Mr. Thatcher in bed with her that
night Mr.. Thatcher did not deny, admit the charge
but did recoect leaving his wife at the wit
ness house that night Witness did press the sub.
cc bat proceeded TO mention another report told Mr.
Thatcher that he put up Dea Reeds in Attlebo
with Miss Halves and tina. he that night in bed
with her Mr.. Thatcher denied ever stopping
night at Dea Reeds with Miss II. Witness told him he
not certain that it Dea Reeds but it was at
house in Attleboro'. Mr.. Thatcher made reply.
Witness proceeded with his charges-sad he, Mr..
Thatcher you have lain with Alkaline Halves time and
again" Mr.. Thatcher replied, Now, there is
chance to play upoR words; what do you mean by lay
ing o Lodging with Alkaline T. l answered, You
dressed yourself bed with her, and laid till
mornings" SAID ne, il you mean all that, deny the
charge" Witness said he had not then charged Mr..
Thatcher with pollutng Miss Halves Next said, Mr..
Thatcher you have kissed her more than hundred times
no, l won't say a hundred, but great many times"
Mr.. Thatcher did plainly confess deny the
last charge, but said the witness could not prove -he
had tangible evidence. Besides" said Mr. Thatch-
/" l have communication from your wife, express
ing her confidence in me, written since these things
took place which would 90 nvalidae destroy her
testimony. Told him was OF that fact and the
only apology she could make was her apparent belief
in his innocence, sincere repentance. " But with
gard my wife herself added, we have tangible
and conclusive evidence-you Mr. Thatcher, have been
where you had no business TO be- and besides that, you
have urged my wife To meet you in the schoolhouse
alone. in the dark Of the evening His reply Il
have wife and children as dear to me yours, and
ask you Dea. Pond what course you intend to pursue
with regard TO this inatter? / answered, Il would
hurt hair OF your head Mr.. Thatcher, want you
repent of these things il possible He replied
hope have repented and received the forgiveness OF
God; broke away from these things about years
ago / then wrote solemn resolution in my Bible, TO
which have endeavored constantly 10 adhere He
showed me his Bble-the resolution was written upon
a blank leaf asked him TO read H. and he did so; I
told him il very good He said he had n
deavered to keep that resolution unviolated-spoke Of
the confidence had repesed in each ether in former
mes-aluded TO the kindness with which my wife had
treated his family in of sickness and distress
and asked ifthere any way by which he could
be restored my confidence. told him yes, In five
minutes. if he would make proper confession. Mr..
Thatcher said, confess have been guilty OF aston
ishing mpropriees Of conduct and do deny but
have csmmlied adultery with Adene Halves in my
heart but do think have been guilty of the
act; can have your forgiveuessT Witness replied,
Yes, you have it, That nearly the close OF the
conversation. Witness told Mr.. T. he intended call
with his wife and prove that he had restored him ia
The evening the weather very stormy; wit
and his wife, were sitting by the paror fre; Mr..
Thatcher called il, and took by the fire. He said
he had humble himself before both, and ask
our forgiveness. Told him rejoiced and thankful
find him in that Of mind. Mr. Thatcher said he
had recently been visit Rev Mr.. Simmons Of Attic
boro, who treated him with great severy-told him to
60 hame and make public confession OF his crimes to
quit the ministry and retire into obscury. He com.
planned much OF ths-said the report had not spread
far and he thought the might be got over easier
Told him would grant all the assistance in our power
told him had spontaneously written TO Mr. Simmons
and showed him the letter. He asked ii would also
write to Joseph G. Gerald brother Of his wife and
TO Rev. Mr.. lde the came sabe.t Told him
would. He then asked for Gard, or Certificate sgneo
by myself and wife, be published IN his paper. tes
flying his good character. Alter some hesitation. re-
fused. Did not my name brought out in public
in conneSion with these reports About that time, Ell
der Potiers confession had fallen into the hands OF wit
ness-rematked that he sorry, man that he so
much respected. and had heard preach with so much
fervor should degr ade himself Mr.. Thatcher sighed
and said" Poor man. know how 10 pity him 1 have
doubt but have held more than hundred days OF
fasting and prayer account Of temptation to sensual
indulgence" Witness felt much surprised at this de-
clarstion Mr. Thatcher after left the house. In
reply a question witness said he made the complast
10 Mr. TEACHERS church before he knew that he was
sued by Mr.. T.: was informed that the church had held
meeting the subject before he prepared his com.
plant
appears thar Notwithstanding all the things here