The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1857-07-30
Case of Seduction by n
PnSf0r.

lactS were put IN our possession tending to prov
almost beyond doubt that a minister of
Cumberland Presbyterian Church, Of Alleghen'
City, was guilty of having seduued young gir
from Missouri, who had been placed under hi
care by parent to educate. We Therefore pub
lished the bare fact, leaving out all 1aines how
ever. day or two after, the reverend gentle
man called upon US, and entered Into long ant
detailed statement, endearoring TO establish
his innocence OF the charge; but as the eypIa
ration was not deemed sufficient by us to war
rant a contradiction, we declined complyin!
with his request to recall what had been preyi
ously stated.
Since that time, corroborative testimony O
guilt has almost daily been pouring in, but WI
have refrained from making an expose, or even
further mention of the NATTER both for the sakc
of the girl and her relations ard also the pasto
and his congregation, hoping that it would b,
arranged and Justice done without the necesst,
for such a proceeding. But as the case will un
dergu investigation by the Presbytery of Ale
gheny of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church
which meets to-day, July s, at or near Freeport
Armstrong county, for the purpose Of trying
their suspected brother and deciding upon his
guilt or innocence, and as affdavits were yester.
day made before Alderman Steele, of this city
by the persons who saw the two in the same
bed together, on board the steamboat Iowa. we
feel called upon no longer to shrink from laying
before the public the facts in our possession
and the names of all the parties concerned.
The injured girls name is Sallie nenderson
aged about 16 years, and her &ther g. C. Hen
derson,) with the remainder Of his family are
now residing in Lexington, No. but were for
merly of this city. Rev. Il. j. Simpson is the
minister, and he has been pastor of the Cum
berland Presbyterian Church in Allegheny city
for number Of years. In fact, he built It up
He also holds several other responsible positions
in the C. P Church Mr.. S. is considered to be
an eloquent preacher and good theoigian, but
has always borne reputation for indisereetness
in asSociating with the ladies, and it is said he
promised to marry several Of them, but as yet
he remains bachelor of some 30 years.
Miss Henderson was placed under his guar
danship by her parents to educate, he kindly
Offering to defray the expenses of tuition. She
has been attending the Waynesburgh (Pa.) Fe-
male College long time, but Mr.. Simpson ent
out for her in the mUhth of M&y; to 90 with
him to pay visit to her relations, as he had to
attend the meeting of the General ASSEMBLY at
st. Louis, Mo.
The gentlemen went to Captain Devenny of
the Arctic, at this port, two days before she was
advertised to start out and represented where
he was going, and asked the privilege of com
ing on board at that time as staying at the Mo
nongahela House was very expensive. The re-
quest was granted. Mr., S. told the clerk to re-
gister the names as Rev. Simpson and lady,
which was done, phd the couple occupied one
st0te room two nights before the boat left the
uhorf RnfiNpn Innyinrr
forget what-Mr. s. got another state room,
and had a young lady quartered with Miss Hen
derson of course, nothing wrong was suspec-
ted, as it was believed they were lawful man
and wife. At CMcinnati they shipped on board
more of them until the Rev. Mr.. Simpson ap-
plies at the st. Louis wharf to Mr. Daniel
Moore, clerk of the steamer Iowa, and engages
Hudson and Miller, of Waynesburg to come to
this place.
The suspicious of Capt Moore and his broth
er, the first clerk, became aroused by several
actions on the part Of Mr.. Simpson and his
young lady. For instance, they would be near
ly always out of sight-he In her state-room
or she in his-eEcept at meal times, and when
in the cabin would carry on very foolishly and
lndiscreetly. Having been told by the cham
bermad that Mr. Simpson had been alone in
Miss Henderson's state-room several times the
captain and clerk determined to satisfy them
selveSi any improper connection existed be-
tween them. Accordingly the steward ordered
that two little girls Occupying the next state
room to Miss Henderson's should be removed.
lie then had q gitnlet hole bored in the bulk
head, by which view could be obtained of ev-
crything in the lady's apartment. That night,
about 10 or IL O'clock he went into the adion-
ing room, and on looking through the hole some
three or four minutes, was enabled to distinguish
by the light shed from lamp burning in the
cabin, that two persons were occupying the low
or birth, as three feet were distinctly visible
and also an arm thrown from the far side over
the top Of the covering, with a gold chain, Dut-
ton claSping the wrist. The steward then went
md informed the captain and clerks and Rev.
Hudson of what he had seen, and all soon be
came convinced Of the truth of the statement
by ocular demonstration. Capt. Moore then
knocked at the sCate-room door and demanded
,dmittance.
There was no answer for few moments.
when Miss Henderson cried out eyes, captain.
will open the door, if you will wait moment"
MIR. Simpson was found lying on the bed, with
lis pantaloonS on, and endeavoTed to make a
defence by pleading that the lady
would not allow him to leave her; as she was
,fraid to stay by herself The captain was in.
lignant and ordered the two to get ready to be
'ut on shore Immediately. However, Rev.
hudson had conversation with Mr.. Simpson
md afterwards prevailed upon the ca ptain to
axe them to Wheeling, where all four (Rey
simpson, Miss Henderson, and Revs Hudson &
1iller) left the boat and pursued their way to
Female College where the girl
vas lett, but from which, we believe, she has
'een since expelled.
10 the above statement Of things which oc-
urred on the Iowa, Captain Moore and his bro
her, the first clerk, Daniel Moore, together
With 0. G. Bunting, the second clerk, and l.. Il.
)berlin, the steward, have qualified themselves
elore Alderman Steele, which affidayits will
e offered as evidence against Mr. Simpson IN
he Presbytery. He was notified to attend at
he Squire's office, but did not CO.
The issue Of the trial Of Mr. Simpson. by
he Presbytery OF Allegheny, will be looked for
'lth painful interest. 1t is most probable that
G will be expelled from the church.
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GOOD LUCK.-A young man OF this city hav- |
- become tired of living in state of single
went across the Kaw river a few
ays snce-proflered his hand and heart 70 8
oung and handsome Delaware squaw, said ID
. worth some $25OO0-was accepted-thep
ent right off and got married. This is n st,eal
good luck for our young man which will en-
Die him to live at his ease hereafter. We learn
lat few more squaws, who are rich. accom-. |
ished, and handsome, say that they would pre-
r marrying Write iran to their own red
'ethren. Now is the time foro our young. and
'od looking men to marry fortune. Leeooap-
u (KanSdsl Union.
a HARD SHELL.--.A hart shell baptist, mins
ter down south, recently opened his discourse
follows.
Pm gwine to preach very plain sarmon TO-