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


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7. Nostrwm ssnqers These invent compounds and
sell for ill diseases that flesh is heir to- and adver
tise them. 10 daily Witnessed in the newspapers
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| medicine or advice. may make a selection Tor them
selves. ~
| Singular 4 evelopement Of Clerical Doings
I'm Massachusetts.
About a week ago published the commencement
of the peadngs in very singular case Tor SANDER,
brought by the Rev. Moses Thatcher against General
Preston Pond This is one of the most remarkable de-
veopements that ever took place of the patriarchal
simplicity OF that exists between the spiritual
pastors of Massachusetts, and their confding focks Of
the implicit faith reposed by the latter in the former
and of the facilities wolf in sleeps clothing has of
abusing his trust and acting Don Giovanni in canoncas
The peculiar doctrines held by the Plaintiff certain
subjects and the views entertained of his proceedings
by the influential members Of his congregations are so
singular that refrain from giving portion of
the evidence instead othe entire had originally
intended but which, upon perusa, found TO be too
broad and unequivoca for columns. We shall,
therefore, coniine ourselves the recital of husband
and wife, as 1t is very edying in its particulars, and
will give an insight into the hypocrisy of antly
and the aiectonate and orgiving socitude of his
deluded followers.
Mrs. Jsrusha NJ Pond was called This wines is the
wife Of Mr.. Smith Pond, and sister in law of General
Preston Pond, the defendant in this case. She is
member of the old religious society in North Wren
tham from which Mr. Thatcher and his congregation
separted
Mrs Pond stated that she had conversation with
on subject of
cites of conduct in Sept 1896. Gen p. and witness are
not members of the same church. Witness said she
told her brother.inlaw in September, that Adene
Halves had confessed to her that Mr.. Thatcher the
plaintiff had been in bed with her in his night clothes
more than The first time, Adeine said was
five or six years ago. The next time one night
when Mr.. Thatcher and herself stopped all night at Mr.
Nathan Reeds, in A,tleboro Adeline told her when
they returned that Mr.. Thatcher that night in bed
with her. She said that after all the family had retired
Mr. Thatcher got up and let out or pretended 10 LEI
out, cat. On another occasion, Mr. Thatcher went to
Abingdon with his wife to visit child. school there
Returning, left his wife Deacon Rhoads' in Foxboro'
and arrived at his own house about midnight and AIDE
line said they were that night in bed together. Mr.
Thatcher, the next day went after his wife, and Ade-
line then told her what had happened All these things
witness said she told Gen Pond the conversation Ia
! Sept 1896
| Witness wrote very frequently to Mr. and Mrs
Thatcher. The correspondence did continue until
she left Mr. Thatchers society-itwas broken off about
a year previous that time. Was on terms of closest
intimacy with Mr.. and Mrs. T. and with Adeline
Halves; did not leave the church account of Ade-
| lines misconduct Witness asked whether sbe
had or had not said within woor three years past that
she considered Mr. Thatcher eminent christian and
perfect gentleman. She replied tina. she had no re-
collection of saying he was gentleman did say he
wa: christian for certainly houghtso
Mr. Meyvfck.-Did you love Adene Halves while
telling Gen. Pond these stories did, Do YOU love
her now dol love her with the love Of benevo-
lence. Was present when Adene's deposition was
taken; went to hear what she would say. Mr. Meyrck
Did you furnish your husband with any letters or pa
pers to assist in taking that deposition Ans-Gave
him letter written by Adeline don't recollect any
your husband with a statement Of what YOU told Gene
| raj Pond Ans-Did furnish prepared for Mr..
ThAtchers church examination think the statement
was prepared before my husband and Gen. Pond were
So I'd for defamation. Gave copy of the statement TO
my husband when first prepared, and he gave il into
| the hands Of the church Don't know that Gen. Pond
| ever saw IL did have conversation with Adene
| Halves after the deposition was taken.
Counsel for Defeadant-We wish you TO state, Mrs.
Pond. your relations to Mr.. Thatcher and Adene
Halves. and dhe reasons why you did com.
municate the stories Adeline had told you hus-
band, some one else. Take ample time, and give
| the reasons in your way
/ Mrs Pond-Adene said these things did not occur of.
ter, and after they had happened Mr.. Thatcher was
always very penent that he had often kept long sea.
OF fasting and prayer and humbed himself greatly
before her. On OCCASION AdeliAe said Mr. prayed
with her while they riding together in ohaise she
was then somewhat unwell, and Mr.. Thatcher said he
feared his mpropreties oconduct might be the Of
her illness and one he added could tell how he abhor
red himself in dus, and ashes believed that he had
| repened. III ever l converted IL under els
preaching-was member Of his church. much attached
to him pastor. Adelne said Mr. Thatcher had told
her he had serious thoughts making himself eunuch
| regarded him a OF abty-thought very highly
Of him in every respect When his church was divided
went with him, the children OF Israel followed their
| leader Mr.. Thatcher very kind us-his con.
versation highly edying and attractive; we relied
much upon him, he spiritual guide our lie ader
our all. We desired union in the church-in this. he
;olc strength consisted His pecuniary embar.
easements were great, and excited our synpahies I
felt too. that had right betray the confidence Of
Adelne.
Mr. CAoan.-Why did you tell your husband, and
Gen. Pond, when Adcne had revealed. at all
Mrs. Posd.-In the autumn of 1885, i applied 10 Mr.
Thatcher for dismisson and asked for a recommen
daton to another church, Of testimonial OF good stand
| ing Alter the recommend ton was received Mr.
Thatcher called at the house OF witness, and said he
had idea that all the members had not consented
when the testimonials gven he had since learned
that OF the members said she had been guilty Of
trifing wih pencil during dirnc serrcs Witness con.
fessed the charge; said she had in that way, asked
friend to remain after meeting and that another
casion, she inquired by writing who that was tmean.
ing particular persop instead Of whispering Witness
acknowledged herself willing TO do any thing to wipe
away this reproach upon her christian char acterand
bsrst into tears At this moment her husband Deacon
left Mr. Pond asked for an explanation Of the cause
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