The New York herald., 1870-09-01
DON JUAN Nv A SURPLICE.

"Knee Ticltling'' vagnries--A Lutheran Niiu-
lister with Naushty Inriinings--The Ladies
of His Congregation Complain of His Cone
duct and He is Tried Therefor.
The trial OF Rev. p. NJ Rightmeyer, pastor OF the
Lutheran church at Brunswick, near Troy, n. Y,
concluded some days ago, but the evidence taken
has just been made public. The pastor charged
by numerous ladies Of his congregation with gross
misconduct, and the matter became such scandal
that an Official investigation OF the charges was
deemed necessary. The Church Council was there.
upon convened, and four OF the Interested ladies'
found who would consent to testify. The Rev. Mr.
lughtmeyer has been pastor OF the church In ques-
ton for several years, and has heretofore been
above reproach. lie has wife and two grown up
daughters The proceedings OF the council were had
with closed doors.
The following is the evidence taken
Mrs. p. Hitler sworn--I rode out with Mr.. Right
meyer about the Ist OF June; 1t was IN the evening"
and his daughters, sally and Mary were along; We
all got out al the steps, last; Mr.. Rghtmeyer put
his hand my bosom when he helped Inc out; he
also put his arm around me, aud drew me up 10
him; about two weeks aiterward ! rode with hlm
again. he ielt OF my bosom again, and pushed him
away; he came TO our house Afterwards, wheD he
tcklcd my knee.
Mrs. +. BusOn sworn--I rode with Mr.. Right
meyeEon the 10th oil june in the evening; rode home
with him from church; it was quite dark; he said
LET yourself rest on me;i he put his hand on my
bosom twice and squeezed my hapd was fright
ened and did not say anythng lie once wnAed at
ine In Temperance Hall.
Cross-exarnined 10y Mr.. Rightmeyer--Once when
you grabbed my bosom l said, ''You hurt me;'
when you winked OF me from under your straw hat
] said IL snail have To reprove you.p
Miss Fanny Ssler sworn-l rode with Mr.. Right.
meyer to temperance picnic; sat In the front seat
and sally and Mary Rlghtmeyer sat IN the back
seat Mr.. kightmeyer put hls hand on my knee and
squeezed and uckled; pushed him away the FIRST
time; the secund time turned or.
Mrs. Il. RysendOrier swOrn-Mrs. Hiller had a con-
versailOn with me In regard to alleged lmpfoprie-
ties, but did not tell me that Mr. Rghtmeyer tickled
her hand or her knee.
Mrs. Rightmeyer sworrl-T am wife or Rev. Mr..
Rightmeyer, the accused was present when be
helped Mrs. Hitler out OF the carriage; he helped her
out very politely, but did not see him put hs hands
on her bosom; the occasion Of a church sOcable,
which was held at our house, I saw my husband
take lady upon his knee and reprimanded him
FOR such improper CONDUCT.
Here the testimony closed. The following was the
conclusion OF the Council
wck having heard Of various
and against the Rev ~ kghtmeyer pastor detrimental
to him as pastor and the Church, II and meeting
OF The Council held the 22d day OF August 1870 having
taken evidence In the do TO the Following concu
sonsELhas the pastor has been very indscree We ad.
OF the opinion that bis influence useulnsss
great measure impaired In congregation Therefore
the Council advise said the end OF his CALL
Therefore,
Resolved That we the Council direc, the above concu.
son TO 0e hed n our church record and be sent
pastor.
Signed Henry Dater David Snyder Jacob j. Boent Amos
Haynes, Jacob Hosnt Isaac Brus Alfred BuEs, Church
> Council