The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-04-29
. MINISTER Ky KLUxED IN CONNECTICUT.

A Fanaticul Preacher Tarred and Fenthercd.
The preacher Speight and his capture by party
OF citizens Is the present subject OF comment.
short description OF the gentleman may prove In
terestlng. His name Is John S. Speight He lett
hts family in Baltimore in 1857, and soon after ap-
peared III Connecticut, expounding q new theoOgi-
cal theory purporng to surpass all others for rare
virtue and excellence. he proposed brief soj0urn,
doned THIS project and confined his operatIons to
few towns In this Slate. A lew OF both sexes,
elaied with the prospect. entered at once upon
course OF theological training. Eighteen IA Ontns
passed slowly away, when the curtain rose, and the
proprietor OF this theological compound is dis.
covered TO possess new dispensation, the God
OF Heaven having chosen hun tor thar especial pur-
pose. Many Of his disciples, fearful OF being victim
lied bv religious non0p0st, abandoned his course
OF training; but some eight or ten women were ms
true followers and affirmed thar they never would
iorsake him. He visited MS family In Baltimore in
November, 1869, whittier he was followed by one OF
the faithful, whose sale arrival and return induced
more to go, and they returned in January, 1870.
bringing their lord with them. His principal rem.
devious was In Southington, where the public In
dlgnatlon was aroused, and on the evening OF Janu-
airy II moo escorted the frightened operator out
OF town. He was next heard OF AT No. Al ST. Alex
ander street, in Montreal, where he had fed with
no less than seven Connecticut women, who
precious company. In July, 1870. the facts
connected with his appeara ce in Canaua having
been MADE hnoMa ne made praclpltate night into
abouts. They soon followed, Dat would not visit
their homes except when compelled by necessity.
He has since made raid and captured portion Of
the original seven ana removed item to parts un.
known, until he again appeared In this vicinity with
three OF his darling ange.s IL soon became known
that the preacher was here, and an organized body
was on the alert 10 teach INN lesson. They did
not have To wait long: Tor on Monday evening ne
let the Plains at an early hour aud proceeded 10
the residence OF Trend ON the North Farms,
where a meeting was 10 he held. As we un-
derstand II, an injured party was the first to dis
cover his presence. He was walking with his SON.
late in the evening, when he discovered man. VINO
approached him and babe him good evening, but had
evidently disposition 10 pass on and get into
the adjoining house. The farmer said, "your name
Is Speght.n lie said, mo, my name Is SDelby;n
but The boy knowing better they, alter slight
nap, succeeded IN placing him In wagon and
drove to the front VI tue Washington House. where
a party was soon found TO relieve them OF further
responsibility He was then taken 10 The vicinity OF
the new school house, and after removing portion
or MS clothing the TAR was applied without further
ceremony. No injury was offered TO MS person, and
AFTER he mad solemnly promised To leave the state
once ana return 10 his family in Baltimore he was
allowed TO go. IL IL said That his few followers, by
vigorous use OF benzne, were enabled to get him
out Of town at about four O'Clock on the following
morning but some say mat he smet very strong OF
Tar. HIS personal description, as related 10 u.s. IL
not very natterinR. lie IS nediun-sized man with
very heavy black beard, which he permit, TO grow
TO great length. He has inferior look and one
would not Imagine that he smart: but tt IA
SAID that he Is preacher OF more than ordinary
eIOQueuce.