The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-07-20
THE PARISH WILL CASE.
surTugsts's Court.
boioro 4. W. Bradford. Ego.


and Mr.. Parish on this visit? A. Very cordial and upon
leaving him inquired should call again soon as sup
posed some temporary excitement had disturbed his
mind and as he supposed untitled him for the Sacra
men at the moment to which he replied by noddng his
head armatvely, and extending his left hand in the
kndest possible manner. O. Did you suppose at this in
teryiew that Mr. Parish understood the observations
and questions that were addressed to hm9 A. had no
room to doubt that O. Did pou have any other inter
view with him, prior to the first administration of the
Lords Supper? A. have recollection at this time
Of any other O. Please state what occurred upon the o
casion OF the first administration OF the Lords Supper A.
was for the 3oh OF March, to administer the
communion expressed to Mr.. Parish my hope that all
difficulties which had prevented his receiving pacra-
ment at my previous visit, were now removed he
Pead empbatcay and smiled upon me in psssa ans
way then inquired II was bis wish that we should
now proceed with the sacrament 70 nat ne again reptile
by noddng his head and saying Eyes after which ad
minstered the sacrament TO Mrs. Parish and believe
Mary Ann, the servant, and Mr. Parish. Q What was
his manner during the administration in respect OF
ponses, and how i'd he receive the elements? A. HIS
very devout great appearance OF humility
Of heart and think he would onaliy sound
OF acquiescence, where the should in;
eceived the bread in his iefs hand, and conveyed
TO his mouth and took the cup in bis left hand applying
II "a his lips any other communicate wold have done
O. Did you suppose this occasion that he understood
what addressed to him spoken in his presence
A. There was no possible room TO doubt t1at q WHAT
then his condition Of bodily health and the appear
Of his features A. His body health seemed be
at what period did you administer this ordinance
ward to the period Of his death A. have record Of
having administered the communion seventeen times
in all, generally three times year, Sometimes four;
may have administered 1t on other occasions of which
have no record; the following the dates from my
record-Narch, lS50-May 49, and December 10, same
year in 1851, March d, May 81, November; in 1852
February IL May 2s, November S. in 1853 January Is
April l. June q, November 4; in 1854, February u.s.
April Is in 1855, June II, November II; that Is all
Q. ABIDE from any particular conversation that may
have occurred at any one oil these administ a.
tinns pf ha prntnp sfufa hat tina
Of the administration and reception Of the
was? A. Uniformly his manner was devout and hpmble
in the extreme the utmos proprety of decorum and ma
nestaton Of feeling he seemed 10 be always very much
impressed with the oiemny Of the occasion; 10 his
taking the elements, his manner was precisely the
on the first occasion, taking the bread and cup
in his hand and conveying them 10 his mouth;
the sacrament was always. on these occasions, al
mnistered at his house @ What persons do you
Der at any Of these times who united in the sacrament
A. have no recollection Of other persons than Ms.
Parish and this fa hiul domestic who called
Mary Ann; Mr. Parish has himself requested that she
might be called he would do this by pointing the door
and poddpg to his wife, she would gnqur il ne wished
Der to call Mary Ann and he signied that his wish
this occurred more than once q. Did you attend upon
Mr. Parish at the closing days of his ief A. was with
him al about nine O'Clock OF the night In which he died.
he died at four O'Clock the next morning. q understood;
he was then in the agony of death Q. Describe his
situation and what passed. during that visir A. found
Linn breathing very heavily, with all the appearance
Of approaching dissolution; spoke to him expressing
the hope that he knew me- he turDed his head ana
gave nod Of recognition, ntimatiog that he knew
who he turned his head at words distinctly
then remarked that should be to disturb him.
but If you wish IT will make short prayer; he again
looked at and nodded his head In acquescence dur
ing the prayer his heavy breathing was In measure
suppressed ane at its conclusion took his hand when
he sensibly pressed mine and bade him adeu
him again. O. Did anything occur, upon any OF these
occasions in reference communion aims oieriugsy
A. II the usage Of Mr.. Parish make contribu
ton these occasions to the communion fund OF hrs
church on one occasion aluson had been made in our
conversation 10 the claims which then pressing
upon the fund he Immediately looked towards Mrs. Pa
.rsh holding out his hand when she replied, "You wish
fuha ha sltnAt sX.h
yah in his usual way noddng his head; she replied
"very well. when he is going away We will do SOL upon
my rising TO kave, some moments afterwards, he ia
sny held his hand again receive the money She
opening the bag took out white piece OF paper contain
Ing Two or three small gold pieces Mr ish received
hem his hand but evinced strong dispeasure both
by his look and contempuous mode OF expires on rown
ing ana saying, Nah nah nah shaking his hand tow
ards her. intimatiDg that be was not satisfied, and
saoldng In his way, and refusing 10 hand the mo-
hey TO me; Mrs. Parish smiled and AMI said,
Give il TO the Doctor:' he refused TO do so
and threw the money back her Mrs Parish picked
i up and handed il TO me; il was SIS; received
vas called on by Mr.. peafeld~Mr. William D, aied
presume was for could not tell the two brothers
spsrwho told me that Mr. Parish had given Mrs. Par
hh res until be had succeeded In making her under
stand that hb wish 10 contribute largely 10
that fupd; that Mr.. Parish had himself selected the
pieces and liked upon the amount which he nj that time
banded ia me in gold which was 300 In what man
rer and by whom was the habtua Offering upon ocra
sions Of communion conveyed 10 your A. Generally by
Mr. Paris himself taking from one OF his pockets and
banding IL a. me- when about leaving; wasas far as
remember- was always in gold, and about s25 as a
general thing O. Would you have any conversation.
make any stat ment to him concerning the charities,
A. Occasionally did upon one OCCASION Tor instance Mrs.
Parish inquired OF me how Mr. Harwood the minister
OF the Chapel OF Grace succeeding in raising money
pay his organ, (hs in Mr. Parsh's presence)
for which organ bad become responsible 70 the amour,
OF 81 co., pledge from Mr.. HarwGod that he you'd
raise the moIey and raid, and towards which
payment Mrs Parish had ady contributed s25 re
endca, ored TO beg the money, but finding unpleasant
had mysclf paid the baanc. and let The matter drop
Mr. rarish i'm mcdiatey took up The subject and IN hl.
lIariiculae but emphatic manner inquired how much
bad paid he oud for instance, as soon az said had
paid The money, point TO me and say yah, yah,
ysh, In a very emphatic manner, as II with Indignation
replied, Eyes sir, have paid rather than beg rrh
men for their go which Is ike draining their hearts
bloc from them " be then looked n nqurni ~ gain,
with his fingers raised, which was a usual unotou
Of hR; nked bin, do you wish 20 know how much
have padfn he replied emphstcally yes yes ytn.
that he balance had paid si25 he i'm nediatcly
looked al Mrs Parish and pointed 10 she said, you
yah. yah, yah, YAH nodding his head AM
pointing TO me she replied very well, We
VIII see abog, that 7, ! Afterwards g., received &C.
hold BIZ hand the time the els in gold was rejected By
HIM A. Ills way q holding his let hand was with the
arm extended and the palm upwards and open with the
money Init q Ind you ever have any conyerati N with
him IN bis presence In regard 70 the Ee and Far In
drmaryY a. / had. had mentioned 20 Mr. Parish the
intention q the trustees Of that institution solicit sub
scripous from the citizens o. New York, towards the
erection az suitable building FOR that interesting and IN
contribute towards The object he signacd his readiness
TO DO So When books Of subscription
we're prepared. | having been appointed chair
man az a Committee en- Collections, called up
ON Mr. Parish with a subscription book, upon which there
we're three subscriptions Of $1,000 each. Mter the
usual saluiat,on upon meeting him observed s'Nr IA
rsh YOU have been bind and now are dumb, and my
wife i deaf--and yon and must do what 10
prevent other people from being either blind, dumb,
or deaf he replied instantly yah, yah. yah, yes, yes
yes reaching outh hand or the book he laid upon
chair before him and turned the leaves with his nr r
ardipg nothing written but the three subscriptions already
mentioned he looked up 70 with inquiring expires.
sion much say, there nothing lower than that
replied nothing Mr.. Parish, less than 81 Ooo me,
when Il gcis below that will give up the book
be replied yah. yah and striking the place the book
whre the subscriptions Of ~ 900 each were, Nth
his finger looked AZ Mrs Parish IN hs usual way when
be wished her 10 do anything for him; she asked You
wish to put your name down. be replied, "yes,
yes van, yah. YAH striking the place she said: but
pcrlats NJ, Parish YOU would like 70 give more he i'm
me,llat.ly said stNo No. No, No very emphaticay,
striking his finger on the book. He had very emphatic
~ uhnn narnesflv hnnt on any thing and nothinr