The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-08-02

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would allow me to read it; she said she would,
and did So In Boston she saw her sister, and the
result was she concluded to communicate the facts;
and she then told that Mr.. Falrchlld was the ia
Their OF her child, and related all the circumstances
she told me his connection Was more than once,
that II commenced IN the summer after Mrs. Fair
child went away she communicated 10 me what
methods he used to make her consent 10 his wish
es the next day after this Deacon Drake called
at my house land asked me what had ascertained;
told Deacon Drake the tact In relation TO the
communication she had made, without stating the
circumstances: In answerto his question LET the
impression on his mind that Mr. Falrchild was the
father OF the child; understood that Deacon
Drake had conferred with some oil the pastors, and
drew out statement that accorded with her
statements, as understood them, and this state
ment was taken to Taunton by Mis-. Shaler and the
facts We're communicated to Mrs. Robbins, the
lady with whom Rhoda lived, in the presence OF
Rhoda, and after some slight alterations she signed
the paper; that document was given 10 Deacon
Drake for him to submit to The gentlemen who
wished TO examine il.
CrOSs-eranained by Mr.. FAIRcHILD-Deacon Drake
lntmated to me that Rhoda should sustain loss
upon her communicating the facts.
BY Mr.. PHELPs-l transferred the letter which
khoda gave me 10 Deacon Drake, 10 whom lgave
the other papers; | do not know how that letter
happened to be published; held out 10 Miss Da-
wilson the inducement that there were crcua-
stances to palliate her crime; that she had been
communicated from the church, thai thought
II was due to me and Mr.. Farchlld, that the ruth
should be made known; Rhoda was at my house
when she came from Taunton, and when she left
there tor good she came TO my house on the even
ing Of Friday and staid till Monday; the only ad-
vice have given to her is to stick to the Truth;
there were individuals who called to see me who
saw Rhoda atmy house; the suspicion on my own
character has not at all influenced me in action;
knew was innocent, and that God would take
care of my character; | do not know that ever
cautioned fhoda against seeing any OF Mr. Fair
chlld's friends.
BY Mr. RlDDEL-Mr. Fairchild, at the time he
called to see me, spoke well Of Rhoda; he said no.
thing about The trouble she hadmade In The family;
might have mentioned TO her the name OF Dea-
con Drake, who would befrlcnd her ia this case;
had no authority from him to mention his name
never gave her any assurance that should raise
money tor her, but rOd her that Was not unwilling
10 be responsible that she should suffer in this
case, nor meet with any loss.
Mr.. RIDDEL asked permission to read the letter
referred to by Mr.. Shaler, written to khoda David
son, but before doing SO he would prove to have
been written by Rev. Mr.. Fairchlld, by his own
admission, and he would ask leave to have Rev.
Mr.. FAIRcHnD.-I freely admit that wrote that
letter.
Mr.. RIpDEL now read the letter. 1t is directed
To Miss RHoDA DAVIDSON,
Edgecomb, Maine,
Lincoln County,
and is as follows:--
1.-THE LETTER
write you another letter not tor the purpose oil
denying what you say have done, Qor that deni al
have made from the beginnlng,) | wish TO say
nothing more upon the subject What has been
done cannot be undone. have not heard one word
said about the matter by anybody, but IS possible
that | may have some enemies who would be glad
10 lnJure me, by exciting suspicious against me, II
they should hear what has happened 10 you. The
bare possibility OF this gives me pain; on this ac-
count now wrlte. You and your father are under
the strongest obligations TO protect me from
harm you are bound 10 save me from all sus-
piclon, and you are never to mention my name IN
such way as to lead any suspect me. Your
father must let it be known that he has even
seen me, or spoken to me On the su beet, and you
must do the same. ii any question should ever be
asked respecting the matter, shall be ignorant OF
The whole subject and must you be. shall never
let it be known that know nything about it, and
shall expect you to do the same. II was solely
on this account that / agreed TO what did.
should not have done any such thing II you and
your father had not given me your solemn oath
before God, that you would see me harmless,
that you would save me from being Suspected
IN order to do this, you are never TO lett be known
that have ever exchanged word with you upon
the subject. Your father told me that he consider
ed 1t his duty to save me from harm, much as II
was 10 seek the salvation Of his own SOUL and YOU
duty is the same tell your father not To talk about
he may let drop some expression which will excite
Suspicion. wise head keeps close mouth. II
you write any letters to your friends, allude
ome IN any way You must never write to me a,
all. people should ever guess about the matte !,
tell them to guess until they are tired of il. Saw
nothing to them, but if they shodd happen TO guess
me, then your oath binds you 10 clear me. TIL.
same is true Of your father. ] hope what is past
has beenforglven OF God, but il you violate your GA
10 me, you must expect the curse OF God upon yol
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not only ruin you, but II would greatly nure me
should then never be able TO do any thing more
Tor you; have always treated you kindly, and ran
you have heart to ruin me Z | do believe thai
you VIII never break your promise, and never give
me any more pain and distress. | have suffered
beyond expression AREA dy. Don't add anything
10 1t. Tell your father that | cogsder him beunO
1ever to let any mortal know that he has seen me-
Or spoken TO me word on the subject; for
shall never let II be known that ! have seen him
II any person should ever ask him whether he do
not suspect me, his oath binds him 10 clear me al
once. He must never tell what my business is, OF
where / live. Tell him to say nothing abou
money II you and he will thus fulfil your pro-.
mise, you may be sure that will fulfil mine. Lei
me charge you before God never TO violate youi
oath and promise.
After you have read this letter to your father, you
must burn il Immediately.
Ma RrDDRL, after reading the above letter, re-
marked that the Committee would here rest Their
case. They had documentary evidence, but did
were of the nature of rebutting proof against doc.
ume ntarv evderce.
Rev. Mr.. FAIRcHrLD now arose to make his de.
fence. He made but few remarks introductory
before Introducing histestimony. His defence was
grounded upon conspiracy; and that the charges
alleged against him were utterly false. He wish
ed to show the Council that he had been the object
of an unrghreous persecution that he should
Drove that there had been conspiracy TO ruin him;
that an anonymous letter had been sent to Exeter
10 two individuals, viz Rev. Mr.. Jewell and To
Mr.. Burley. There had been also thirty or forty
anonymous circulars sent through the Post office
here, and he wished to have the circulars read
Rev. Mr.. PHELPS now read the letters and crcu
lars. One ot these anonymous letters charged he
Rev. Mr.. Fairchild with having II ad criminal con-
ncctlon with the wife OF one of his PAR shioners
II was signed "a Friend to Justice" and request.
ed Rev. Mr.. Jewell 10 obtain the names of the
Deacons Of the Church over which Mr.. Falrchd
h ad the care and send them to rdr. T. ID. Cook