The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-07-17

A. I should say. very firm In sdhering TO his pur-
poses when once formed; Q Was he your pa
quantancs with him A. Throughout the whole period.
d How long have you been acquainted with Mrs Henry
Psrishs A. Through the same period. O. After MI Pa
rishs illness and at OF about the month OF November Of
the year lS49 did you visit him at his houses A. did
Please give the date the occasion and the
or that visits A. On the Sd Of November lsi9 was
called baptze Mr.. Parish; found him in bis chamber
at his residence in Union square think on the third
story; he appeared very feeble man; commenced
conversation with him upon nature Of the ordinance to
which he made no other reply than by bowng ns
the general expression Of his face would have indicated
a lack OF intelligence, the muscles rigid apparently
and failed 10 give expression TO the counenance al nrst
had my doubts TO his intelligence but upoa repeated
questions, and he constantly a,quescng, thought II
advisable to proceed with the service upon coming TO
the questions which proposed 70 the candidate IN our
office of baptism Mr. Parish looked me full in the face
TO the end OF the question: and then bowed us head
low in pcquescence and continued 10 90 SO 10 the END
OF the questions he then reapsed nto MS former posi-
ton, hanging down his head As deeply afflicted man;
but was eit in doubt as TO us understanding iuy
the nature Of the VOWS he had assumed q WHAT mad
been the attitude OF Mr. Parish before in the progress oil
the Office you TO the questions A. Seated IN his
armchair with his head hanging down. q Did anything
further occur that VISIT A. After the questions were
answered ! proceeded to administer the sacra.
ment Of baptism; i then took occasion to suggest
70 Mr.. Parish the propriety OF his receiving the
Lords Supper should feel his mind prepared
to do believe there was nothing else passed al hat
VISIT. Q md you at any time, and II So when nrst ad
minister the sacrament Of the Lords Supper DID
the 3oh Of March, 1850. for the first time q Pm
vious 70 this administration, did you have any interview
with Mr.. Parish in relation TO the ordin inces A. had
repeated interviews with him between the Sd OF Novem-
Der and the 30th March aud wOd abide occasionally
to this matter OF the Lord supper he would always re
ply kindly but not definitely. on one occasion
sent for TO administer the ordinance think It was
ia February. 1850; the elements prepared on the
table and supposed that he ready for the sacra-
men but upon my nqCirng whether WAS bis wish that
should proceed 70 administer il, he replied in most
affecting manner sNo no., and then attempting 70 speak
with his usual gestculaon he appealed 70 his wife and TO
myself TO understand his why that he Jailed TO &C
compsh and repeated our part a 10 That
his wish such Tor nstan rs inquir!ng, "Do you
wish your friend Mrs. Payne 10 commune with your
'o you wish your faithful servant and friend Mary Ann
TO unite with uss sIs his TOO pubhcy Shall we
GO 10 the chamber where you were baptzed TO all OF
which he continued 10 give the sams touching reply,
mo, no, said IN most doeiul voice. with the tears
roaming from his eyes. and with continued en)rts to
speak; length observed TO Mrs Parish that 1t was
evident that something disturbing his mind, which
could not arrive at and perhaps would be better to
postpone the whole matter to another time; he inme-
datey seized upon the suggestion and reaching out his
hand shook nine most cordially nodding his head en-
phatcay that his desire to indicate that that was
his wish O. AT this time what the condition OF the
muscles and the power Of expression of his facey A. The
had regained their exibty, and his face was
a. expressive asual--as ever il had been. z. What
condition Of bodily health and strength at this
time A. lie appeared to be comfortable as a man
could be so paralyzed aud so much TO pc pitied.