The New York herald., 1874-10-31
TIE GLENDENNING TRIAL.
[rs. Glendenning's Testimony
Flatly COntradicted.
MSS ClMTON'S SPICY REVELATIONS.
Witnesses for the Defence Pelted
with Mud.

her pocket picked on the previous day, and IL
would, therefore, be well for the spectators to be
on their guard. Among the audience were large
number OF persons from New York and Brooklyn.
Rev. Mr.. Edwards stated that the young lady
whose testimony was so eagerly sought by the
defence had disappeared and re used to testify.
Rev. DR.. Riggs proceeded to cross-examlne the
Rev. Mr.. Moore. The witness was also placed in
the crucible by Mr.. Edwards. In answer to the
question how he came to meet Mr. Glendenning
In New FORK when they were gong to the Infant
Asylum he answered that he knew where to find
him in New YORK, as he had visited him there be-
fore.
Rev. DR.. Imbrie, one OF the prosecuting commit
tee, was the next witness called for the defence.
He testified that ne visited the asylum in Clinton
place for the purpose OF securing the attendance
OF the nurse as witness; ne thought he could
induce the officers Of the institution to permit the
nurse TO come without Infringing on any Of their
rules; Mrs. Wermore told him that the nurse was
gone from the institution and that she was
VERY GOsSIPY WOMAN;
he made strong appeal to the ply sicians In view
OF the great importance Of the issues involved in
the case, but they were incxible stating that the
rules Of the institution must be preserved; the
witness further asked Mrs. Wetmore If she would
have any objection to come over and testify to the
character OF the nurse, as 1t was OF the greatest
Importance that the question should be settled
she answered, however, that she did not like pub.
lcity, and she knew her name would
GET INTO THE PAPERS
II she did so. The physicians informed MIN that
the nurse was not sent away on account or this
matter. During the progress Of the trial the pros
ecutng committee obtained Information as to her
whereabouts In New York and they brought her
forward. She volunteered to come and testify in
the case. They told her that they wanted her
simply TO tell the truth. The prosecuting com.
mittee never saw her till within two hours before
she came on the stand to testify. She came di
rectly from Mrs. Metz's house. just at the time
when the prosecuting committee were about CIV.
ing up all hope OF seeing her.
MOTHER TO THE RESCUE.
Mrs. Glendenning, mother OF the accused pastor
was the next witness. She walked into the church
leaning on the arm OF the Rev. Mr.. Wall. She ap.
peared very weak and nervous, having Just recov.
cred from illness. She testlfed:-My son was
born IN western Pennsylvania, seven miles from
Pittsburg, in l849; ne Is not accustomed to be out
In the evenings; my daughter was accustomed to
accompany him TO and rom the church he was
out as late as ten eleven. but not often; my
daughter or myself invariably waited up Tor him !;
never knew him to be out alone as late as one or
two O'Clock: he was out late with my daughter at
parties; knew tnat he
sometimes; his salary Is $1,000; ne keeps house
and supports his family; he has many otner ex.
means are limited; he did not have much idea or
the value OF money; he was too free; did not think
sDe was our organiSt and poor girl.
What is your opinion regarding his
INSIGHT INTO FEMALE CHARAcTERr
A. / think he don't know much about 1t.
tLaughter.) The witness accounted for his where.
abouts on last New Years Day, thanksgiving, and
that on the lth Of July, 1874, he was at
home most OF the day; tnat he went ont IN the
afternoon and soon came back and took his sister
to the fireworks. DH#
witness continued-They returned home about
nine O'Clock; he afterwards took walk up the
street on an errand Tor US, but did not stay long,
he has pistol, Dut he did not often carry 1t; he
did not carry 1t between June and July 10 OF this
year; at night he would lay 1t on chair beside his
bed to lrlghten anyone VINO might come II; ; saw
1t on the chair and 1t was
POINTED TOWARD HIS HEAr
some clothes nav'n4 been thrown on the chair; /
got iiignleped and took the pistol and locked it
up; kept 1t in my possession.
The witness here detailed q conversation with
Miss Clinton, which was simply impugning the
character OF the Miller family and Miss P0merOy.
but sne would @ relate no SPECIFIC charge. The
ter involving the reputation OF the Miller family
they should nave Miss Clinton herself examined.
and testify In the cnurch commission should be
appointed the following members commission TO
take her testimUny:-Messrs Eddy Marshall
Booth, Fisher, Waterbury and Halsey.
planned to me about Miss PomerOy .ndeavoring to
attract his attention; never knew him to make
il ne went often to see her / would know 1t, as
always found him
TRUTHFUL BOY;
believe know nc " he spent all his money; did
not think there was any imprudence on the part
Of a minister making presents to a member OF MS
engaged to Miss Pomeroy; did not believe It TO be
true; ne told me they were pot engaged.
2. Wil you state rom your own knowledge
every evening from the lss o January tastg 4.
can say positively be was NOS out alone single
about MISS Pomeroy,s character But thought
she was very bold girl; saw her walk with gen.
about her tnat did not like; thought she Was
very impudent to young gentlemen.
DIR. RIGGS TwoEDGRD QUERY.
z. HOW ~, then, that you did not think It I'm
with hesitation) did nol--wel, did not see
come out OF the curcl, without being subjected to
ANNOYANCE by her did not see how he could get
along at all.
THE REcusANT WITNESS APPEARS.
MISS agnes n. CLINTON Mr.. Gienden-
ning visited me one Saturday. evening at
Mer 0use ws my vos cousin iaxns Mrs 20 Agnes
IN the parlor Miss Pomeroy was standing
outside on the stoop; Mr., Miller went TO the door
binds; she showed me her watch and she said she
bought 1t herself IN New York; she told me there
Wao Nv OouIcCtlou UebWceu neT anu MI. Gleuueu-
ning; she said this In presence OF Mrs Agnes Mil
Ter MISS pomeroy was not pretty; sne had not
many gentlemen admirers; don't think she ever
kept company with any one but Mr.. Glendenning.
MRS. GLENDENNING FLATLY CoNrRADICTED.
q Did you ever state to Mrs. Giendenning that
the Miller family was a bad family A. never did.
q Did you ever say that Miss Pomeroy was as
bad as any OF themY A. Never. (Movement among
the audience.) me prosecuting committee smiled
at THIS valuable piece Of information furnished SO
magnanimousv by witness Tor the defence.
GLENDENNING's vHRACITY.
DR.. I'm brle-Mss Clinton, did you ever 1nd Mr..
Giendenning and Miss Pomeroy alone in the
churchS A. Yes, SIR; came into the church one
sabbath alter the Sabbath school had been DIS
missed, and while was talking with Miss Pomeroy
MT Giendenning came out OF tue paror and said he
had been asleep: | said II must nave been
y short nap, but doubted it he said ne did not
Know so many people had lett the church; on the
following day he told me he did know, SO ! found
him out IN lie tlaughter); went away rom the
church, leaving Mr.. ulendenning and Miss Pome-
roy alone; l saw MIN 20 into Mr.. Millers one
evening; ne did not know saw him next day ne
told me ne was not there at ALL | tod him saw
him, SO found him out again Qaupnteu.
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