National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-11-16
THE eLENDEYNING TRIAL,

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THE GLENDENNLNG TRIAL.
On Wednesday the Rev. Mr. Glendenning gave
the following testimony in his own behalf: His
mother and sister again moved with him. He
first became acquainted with Mary Z. Pomeroy
through taking the list ofhymns to her house, on
| Saturday evenings She had united with the
church in December, 1871. He visited her first in
the spring of1s72, but could not tell when his
visits had increased in frequency or when he be-
gan to go more than once . week During 1872
he ceased taking the hymns to the house, because
the choir had meetings Saturday nights, and he
took them to the church. He had gone home
with Miss Pomeroy from these meetings, but did
not do so habitually. He had also gone home
with her from prayer-meetings, but never re-
manned at the house 90 late as $50 O'Clock. He
gave her the locket and chain, thImbls and
ents which she had given him, such as . shaving
case, q toilet-set, q box Of handkerchiefs and q
picture, He never gave her plain gold ring,
and he never saw her wear one.
he bought watch and chain for her and she
paid him els, promising to pay the balance as
soon as she got some money which her cousin
owed her. He had frequently made purchases
for members OF the congregation, and was about
purchasing set Of Commentaries for . young
lady when this affair commenced, and he thought
IL about time to quit the business. He had not
been engaged to Mary Pomeroy, and had never
she was engaged 70 him. He never had criminal
intercourse with her, and never offered improper
solicitations. Witness gave detailed account Of
ThanktRfyinE day. On July I. lsTa he PLAYED
cro0uet Al Mrs. GilIer's house and Ieft there
about ] p. n. he learned hTst Of her condition
from Mary Pomeroy herself He drew confess
sion from her, because he had received anonymous
letters rejecting on her mode Of life. As pas
tor be felt It his duty to speak to her about them
and learned her condition. On Sunday. July 81
1874. Miss POmeroy was sitting at the organ after
sunday-sehool, and as he passed she handed him
She replied, "There Is somethinR awful back Of
this" He was about to hand It back to her when
she held up her hands, saying, HReep ii; YOU NAV
need it, The sexton Of the church vas COMING
IN the aisle at the time and there were several
persons going cut. She said she could not ex-
plain Il at that time but N he would call on Mon
day evening she would do So ne said he would
call on Tuesday morning The note whIeh abe
gave him was written in violet ink and on full
to Mr.. Glendsnning, and stated that she was vas
going away from home on Tuesday and would
mail a letter to her cousin, copy Of which Is on
the second page. The note was read by Mt. Ood.
end was a. iOlloEs;
JULY7, 1874.
MOTEL could not tell You while talking to Won.
for fear YOU would get angry with mel have de.
seived you all along in regard 70 Mr.. Glenden-
grounds OF truth in them in order 70 satisfy your
Curiosity when you Questioned me and prevent
auy difieulty between Us: and this Is the reason
/ never wished You 10 40 to him IN regard 10 the
pose, but because he thought was trying to lead
gooa NE ana neeoeo Pi any meyer mas
than 4 trne OhristiSn aentleman- Wbieh he is1
Even when 1 could bear IL no longer, and told
him how l deceived him, though surprised and
gIeYea az my stoIg ne eia n9t seorn me, 9oI
Seeeiyisr Won ~ 4 djd. AVID hone Won viii ShoS
hin in some way that you know the true state Of
the ease. MARY.
nltness nrst leatnea On Juiy 70 tnst aary nAa
~ a n,an saraS ~ Mn r., tbs stsns oF ths
church and wanted hin 10 20 home with him and
have private Conversation. They walked away
sfsdsTit had been prepared by Justice Aidridge,
charging him with bastardy, and that Mary
Pomeroyis signature alone was needed to an-
ness sala tne ElIl Eoul9 never siSn saen paper.
DE went 70 chureh, oenNereo ieeInret ana AZ
its close walked nome accompanied py Mr. Hal
lowell.
The witness then described the scene at Mr..
Miller's house, which has been so often re-
counted. HIS account DID not diner materially
from that given By Mr.. and Mrs. Miller. He i
then denied going 70 the asylum 70 make ar
fragments for young woman In trouble; ne
Mrs. Graystock would identity him; he never
threatened Mary Pomeroy with pistol, or de-
manded paper from her, as he never had ocea-
sion TO 40 50. Ire defence deierrea the eresS-ex-
animation, in order to hear the testimony Of John
HalloWell, one Of the trustees, who eorroborated
most Of MT. Gienaennings testimony N relation
THE FRENCH AND GERMAN ARMIES.
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Ter on anotner war Win the organisation Ol the
empire any more than with the discipline Of Al
gerta tn rou0h All the strifes Of party and the
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IndisuSo VI PLos0AN iils uJ-'''-s~ - s,.N
the french military system mas pfoceeuea Win
out intermission. We are not concerned with the
details of the new organization or with its mer-
t.s ,ho,oh a. rro, he taren Tor orantad that
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rected their attention to those defects which has
tened the eatastrophe and made the ruin more
eomDlete But one hing Ne beyona a doubt
Whether the new French army Be better than
the old one or moi. Il will be Immensely larger
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sne hsf1r Frsnee has tionSi foses eompa
Sbie Win mat which Cermauy possessed IN $50.