The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-01-22
DR.. Hatch Defines His Position.
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The HERALD omitted important paragraph in my
letter yesterday ''The Moral, Social and Religious
Aspects of Sprtualsm" wish have IL distinctly un
derstoOd that have not single word TO sag against
Mrs Cora L. " HATCH but the contrary, all that be
uttered in woman's praise have taken this position
from the rs but have been panied TO know that every
word utter is contorted into reference to her. 1t ought
To be sufficient for me TO say that neither my love or re-
spect for her is any way less than was the day led
her to the altar. think that understood spiritual and
psychological influences too well to blame her. She
the which influences guiding her. OF the
smoohness of that road the place where it leads it
matters not 10 those who take interest this dis
CUSTOM It is Intended to strike higher, deeper and
broader than NJ defenceless woman Even admitting
that had charges 10 bring against her. should consider
beneath my manhood, beneath that generosity which,
Hope God has given the hearts OF all II s not those
who have the truth but hOse whose deeds evil and
who love darkness rather than light who will persist in
making this appear discussion attack upon
Mrs. Hatch il Is intended by this letter put tn, mat
the right ground-o let the public understand the
exact position Of the parties and the object sought
Because the husband Of Mrs Hatch, cannot lspeak
ofhe subject sprtualsm without its beng distorted into
attack upon herr Am to be msconsrued, and my in
entons clearly expressed be manged and made 10 say
that which / never dreamed Of which was never in
endedY fight an evil, not person. No personalities
enter into this controversy No individual character ia a.
stake further than is involved in general principles
l know that am calling down upon my head the bitter
wrath of many. know that they will not stop short
anything that OF words will permit to cast upon me
ridicule odum and disgust But am determined that
will not be misunderstood. ask OF the public candid
hearing and then il is welcome to decide II attack in
divduas it will be in reply TO attacks made upon me
The meanest criminal in your courts OF justice has the
right to be heard in his way. ask those who have
the smallest Of justice in their hearts II am to be
condemned because have made mistakes in reference to
philosophy doctrine which is new to the world and
which many thousands OF others have far more eagerly
mbbed and still cherish their fasties? Cannot express
my honest conviction without being dictated by per-
sonal malice revenge? l simply require a hearing
in the city where lately appeared before the public
That paragraph erased in reference to Mrs. Hatch in
dispensabe to the proper understanding OF my position
But, it appears, might be distorted into covert
attack upon her. But as written by me, no such thing
could for moment be believed py any one. Therefore,
l asked TO be heard in relation 10 principle evil,
and not person. With persons have no controversy.
prop discuss the moral religious and social bearings
of spiritualsm, the evils which the result of
unbrdled belief in what is called spritualism This is
my theme, and God helping me, will discuss IT. and the
enemies Of truth, justice and virtue SHAH not turn me
aside make personal matter where no person is in
tended.
remain the friend of virtue and truth, neither
fearing the light of day, investigation discussion. If
wrong, Investigation will show IL TO be SO. II other
wse the investigation will show that am correct
1t is the evil who fear not the good. Very truly,
NEW YORK, Jan. 81, 1859. B +. HATCH NJ D.