Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1858-10-21
COurt---First baptist
Church.
TRIAL OF REV. !. II. GRAVES.
FIFTH DAY.

FIFTH DAY.
TUESDAY, Oct. 10.
At the appointed time the Moderator open
ed the meeting by reading the 39th Psalm,
and prayer by Rev. Mr.. Walton.
On motion Of DR.. Howell, reading minutes
was dispensed with until the close OF the
meeting.
Mr. Fuller submitted motion to proceed
TO the consideration of the fourth charge
against the Rev. J. R. Graves. Motion con-
CURED in.
Mr.. Fuller requested the privilege of offer
ing the testimony and presenting the argu-
ment or comments on the testimony as he
proceeded He stated that the testimony in
support of the fourth charge was 50 con-
elusive as to make comment or argument un-
nee Ssary.
Mr.. y lson moved, which motion prevailed,
that the prosecutor he allowed to proceed ac-
cording to his desire.
Mr.. Fuller then read the fourth charge as
follows:
..Fo,utlIy, In that he (Rev. J. r. Graves
has, at various times, attack. d, slandered and
abused ministers and brethren Of high charac-
ter, belonging to our denomination, through
out the country, in his said paper"
Mr. Fuller then proceeded to read extracts
from the Tennessee Baptist, New Orleans
Chronicle and refer TO articles in other pa
perS, making such comments upon them as he
lik d. as he read them.
TIE Moderator inquired if there was any
Other person who wished 10 speak on TIE
question.
R.v Mr. Davidson arose and expressed
d csr, TO make an explanation iu regard to
his own action on the first night of the trial,
(he having voted for Mr.. Grav,s's Protest,)
also to give his views in relation to tine whole
proceedings in the case.
Tn Moderator interrupted him, and stat d
that if he had any rebutting testimony to
offer. or any remarks to make upon the
charge now under consideration, lac could
proceed: otherwise he would he out of order.
Mr. Davidson then inquired if at any st sc Of
the proce, dings he would be allowed to make
a speech.
The Moderator answered that he would
Mr. Davidson then yielded the floor.
Me-. Fuller arose and reviewed the case, pro-
posed as there was no defence 10 Dc maze 10
take the question on the fourth charge.
The vote was taken. Seventy-siX voted to
sustain the charge. No opposition.
Dr. Howell desired permission to make a
personal statement. Moderator gave permis-
ion.
Dr. Howell read letter address to him
self, from a gentleman in Lincoln county,
giving his name, who informed him that it
was currently reported and generally be
Hevcd. that he DIR. Howell had sold himself
for the con -idyration of fifteen hundred dol
lars, To the PcdOes, for the purpose Of destroy
ing Mr. Graves's character and influence.
Dr.. Howell requested the congregation to
say if it was necessary for him TO deny the
charge. Several voices answered no"
Mr. Nelson moved that the additional
charges preferred on the first night OF the
trial, he set for hearing at the next regular
church meeting for business which occurs on
the 10th November, and that copy of the
charges be furnished to Mr.. Graves Motion
adopted.
Mr.. Scott asked permission to withdraw the
first specification in the charges preferred by
himself and Mr.. Nelson. Granted.
Ga motion of Mr.. Howell, adjourned until
next regular church meeting.