The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-10-28
Row In a Church Ia New Bedford.

SATAN AMONG THE SAL kTS-A FREE FIGHT-A NUN
BIER OF THE SISTERS SERIOUSLY INJURED-CRACK.
ED HEADS, BLACK EYES AND BLOODY NOSES.
From the New Bedford Mass Mercsry, Oct 26.l
few days since we recorded church difficulty in the
Calynist Baptist church, Middle street There
Their meeting on Monday eveang which greatly exceeded
confusion and all manner Of noisy demonstrations the
previous The origin OF the difficulty 1--WE
SIX months since between the pastor, Rev Vim. Jack
on, and the trustees portion Of the members charging
he reverend gentleman with having appropriated to him
ell without their knowledge or consent certain amounts
q funds belonging TO the church. which they aege took
place about two years SINCE but have not until now
brought the matter up for investigation. council had
previously held and it was voted that the charges
were without foundation, and that the pastor be retained
The decison however not satisfactory to the oppo
site side, and last night being business meeting the
friends and opponents met in battle array and most
tumutuons aud exciting meeting was held.
As soon as the members had all convened, one man
from his seat rushed the secretarys table and
seized the records and others proceeded To render han
aid any were required The secretary tried 10 regain
them, but unable TO do II seemed as though
all Bedlam let loose. Some yelling at the top of
their voices, some running one way and some another,
and there every indication general knock down.
The pastor endeavored TO get into his possession
the church records which excited Mrs Nelson, that
she seized hold Of cricket and with appraised hand and
hair standing out like porcupine quilts, attempted
lent assault upon him, which frightened him that he
Immediately took to his heels and 4
member, while talking rapidly and incoherenty, was
upon the point of emphasizing big word" when his
arm came in contact with shaded lamp, breaking the
glass and scattering oil upon the new rig Of the
fary, Mr.. Dunlap Several persons " fastened TO the
secretary, while others came TO his assistance.
Blows were freely inerchanged inside the church, anil
one woman, Mrs. Castle ''slapped" outside Such
expressions put him down, - he shall stay,
stand back keep hands OF Of me, who yolr
Ito the devil with We" with unfrequcnt cries Of
murder murderl were heard in all parts Of the church
The members wrought up the highest pitch Of
anger and excitement Neither party would listen for
moment 10 what the other would say, each seemed
bound TO carry the through his sown hook !"
The noise attracted the attention OF nchbors and
by Windows were raised, and "whats the matter"
was asked on all sides Finally IL was deemed expedent
10 call IN the police Some of the parties got wind of H.,
and slowly but reluctantly left The police came but the
curtain was falling, and the last act IN the drama
over.
During the melee inofcnsve girl very seriously
injured her sides and abdomen Sno stated her
tending that she received her bruises attempt
ing 10 Richard johnson under from the pelt
ings Of four bury full sized pugists, Of whom had
got him, as the fancy have IL, in "chancsry.' While
she dong this she pitched by the wife 81
VIM. Bush and her four enraged daughters.
One Of the persons most severely pummecd James
Rich The minister il appears by the statement OF the
GIRL either frightened his Christian graces so much
abounded that he ran from the field OF battle.
The women screamed shouted, stamped and gave vent
10 their feelings in such frantic yclls induce
porter 10 ask a member any Of tho sisters mad
tainted TO which meek, pous looking brother quietly
said "No, there is too much devil in them TO iant.'