Evening star., 1867-06-05

ner that they (Messrs. Church and Herron)
aud not the ch urch reaped the benefits, which
had been designated and could have been
secured for the church. 5th. That by these
and other acts IN connection with them, they
have not shown due regard to their position
and obligations as christian men and as
agents and elders of this church, and as friends
OF The cause OF the Redeemer. 9th. While
really acting with primary view to their
own epricnlnh, they have endcaYored to make
the pastor and congregation believe that they
were without selfish motives studying and
seeking primarily the welfare OF the church,
thus by cunning craftiness lying in wait 10
deceive. 9Th. Encouraging If not originating
reports which were calculated to damage the
value OF the Page property in the estimation
OF the public, and eneouraging false i'm
pressions oncerning the probable residue
which would remain after the sale Of it. 9Th.
Opposing and obstr ucting as far they could
the in vestigation of this matter by the congre-
cation, by resisting the appointment of an in
vestigasing committee, and refusing to allow
the books and papers ontainiEg the records
OF this matter to be examined. 9th. And to
this end approving, encouraging and availing
themselves OF congregational minutes, fraud
nlently mutilated and falsifed. 10th. Using
exertiOns to urge the pastor of the church to
disregard plain law of the church 1lth.
Exposing themselves by the foregoing actions
and words to charges of coyetousness; of not
doing to others as they would have others do
unto them; of not abstaining from the appear
ance OF evil, acting more like "Lord's over
Gods heritage than as examples to the fiock,"
in contracting bills and adopting plans with
out proper consultation with the parties in
terested; in assuming to act for the church
without authority from the burch, and then
expecting the pastor to ebey their instructions
without even consulting with him, and dis
turbing by their disorderly proceedings the
solemn deyotons Of the sanctuary on Sab
bath, April Hth, assigning as their rea-
sons for opposing measures looking to
the adjustment of financial difficulties by
the congregation that these measures were
not agreeable to their way. Witness to these
J. A. Duncan, J. z. Tustin, j. o Shelby, W.
7: Doniphan, J. I. Fowler. w. w Campbell.
18th. Wrongfully taking from portion of mon.
ey specified for the church to pay 81 600 to Capt.
Geo Page. 18th. Falsehood. 18th. Showing
yioIent and revengeful spirit on the evening
Of Monday, April 29 in saying. with much
charges made against them so much if the
charges were only brought against them by a
member of the church that they could get hold
b. Church, J. H. Herren. u. u. Davidson, 7.
]. Hoitzclau, Abram Depue, Henry Lee, j. T.
Fowler, s. W. X. Handy, Il. M. Lawrence,
Thomas Rathbone. Thomas Taylor. Rev. W.
T. Van Doren, Rev. @. g. Meador, f. A.
Tschiffely. B. s. Lamkin, D. d. Foley, Thos.
Sypherd, George Page, H. w. Richardson.
Rev. w. w. Campbell, and others.
Rev. A. A. f. Tay1er was appointed to con-
duct the defense, and Rev. DR.. Baird the pros
ecution.
Rev. w. W. Campbell was the first witness
called for the prosecution, and he testified that
in August. 1865, he. at the request of Mr.. Page,
called on him. The latter said he wished to
do mething for some charitable object. and
that he had thought of making a donation to
the two orphan asylums. He said he desired
to sell bis property and devote certains sums
10 his family and the Church When the
Church was first suggested he remarked that
he did not know that he had single friend in
the Church The name of Mr. Heron was
suggested as an attorney to take charge of the
property. and power Of attorney was exe-
cuted TO him. In August, 1866, having heard
but little OF the property, he visited Mr. Page
al his farm, near OLD Fislds, and the latter
suggested some change as to the amounts 10 be
paid to either parties, which would still leave
something han some tor the Church. He in :
formed Mr.. Page that be wanted to speak to
Mr.. Church to assist Mr. Heron in taking
charge CT the properly and returned home
rejoiced at his success He understood bel fore
he went 10 see Mr.. Page that the power OF
attorney to MIR. Heron had been re eroked.
Mr. Campbell refreshed his memory from a
manuscript which bore the signature of MI.
Page.
On the cross examination MIR. Campbell
stated that he had obtained the signature of
Mr Page that he might have an authenticated
history OF this tran Sactlon. He did not
tell Dir. P. that he intended TO preach his
torical sermon. but said that he had preached
one. NJ did he say that there was q difficulty
in the church A letter was Shown 10 wit
ness dated April. 1867, and addressed TO Mr..
H W. Richardson, in which the writer stated
that certain persons Were trying 10 defraud
Mr.. Page: representing that Heron and
Church were the benefactors of the church,
which he Identified in his hand writing There
was an enclosure stating what purported to
! be history of the tran sac tions, which was
not signed nor returned 10 witness. as he re-
qnested, q sssasa .s-rrza
ing, and after the opening devotional exer-
cisss the trial was resumed.
Rev DR.. Baird, counsel for the prosecution,
MIR. T. T. Fowler, read paper signed by the
latter. asking to withdraw all the charges ex-
ceptipg that portion from the comnen cement
to the end of the second specification. He
asked this because his object was to conserve
to the peace OF the church; because it would
relieve him of enormous labor, and would
sa We the time and patience of the Presbytery.
After some debate, as to the right of the
prosecutor to withdraw any portion OF the
charges. one OF the parties, Mr. Heron, stated
that the charges Were made against two elders
OF the church. and they had been published to
the world. The prosecutor had allowed his
speech to be published and circulated through Z.
cut the Synod and he would submit that after
these proceedings had been had, that they
should not be allowed to withdraw them or
any portion without blame being attached to
them.
DR.. Baird stated, for Mr.. Fowler, that he
had no hand in the distribution of the speech.
The prosecution were allowed to Withdraw
those portions OF the charges and specifications
asked for. --
The examination of Mr.. Gam pbeIl was re-
sumed, and he testified as to the time of the
death OF Mrs. Page, (August 1ith, 1861 \ =.
By Mr.. Taylor.-Witness has heard who
was the author of ::Tbe Wedge of Gold -
Z DIR. Baird objected to any questions in refer.
ence TO the pamphlet. --... ,.r.
Mr.. Taylor said he asked the question to
show the animus Of the prosecution, but did
not press it. 'f' ~. .'E 't
Witness resumed, and stated that the ques-
ton was referred to their ministers, who sat in
his house. and the following day he expressed
has satisfaction with their decision
Capt. George Page was sworn, and stated
tn at about the time of his wifes death he con-
ceived the idea of making provision for some
charitable or religious object, and sent fof MT.
Campbell, at whose suggestion he determined
ito aid the church, and also at his suggestion
gave Mr.. Heron power of attorney to manage
the property an d pay the debts. After the re.
appointment Of Mr.. Heron with Mr.. Church.
they asked what he would take for the prop
erty, AID he said $4,000, which would give
him 81 coo and the church 81, ,000. They took
the property at th at, and he was W ell satisfied
with the arrangement. He rscoliects having
signed paper for Mr.. Campbell, and at the
time un derstood that it was to be the basis OF q
historieal sermon. 2 :. .-f,5--.. - ..s,.-r
Cross Observation-Disclosures did not intend to
give anything to the church until his debts
were paid, and he sold the property to Messrs.
Heron and Church as private individuals,
and woula have sold it at that price to any one
else II the property had not been bought at
the time, neither he nor the church would
have received any benefit from il. 81
The examination of Mr.. Page having been
concluded, the Presbytery adjourned.
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