New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-11-12
THE JERSEY CITY scandal.

THE JLhOEI VA
,,o>,v or TIP REV. MR. GLENDENNING-A
np>1.I OF ALL THE CHARGES AGAINST HlM-A
,prrrp IN HIS FAVOR FROM MISS POMERoY TO
HER COUSIN.
An unusually large number of persons as
sembed i'm the Prospect Avenue Church. jersey Cil'
Highs yesterday, to listen TO the continuation vi 'o
trial OF the Rev. Mr. Gendennng. All the sea's were
filled soon after the doors were opened ana III sh
time all the available space was occupied. Aoanah
no Mott was called for the defense. He testified that
he saw Mr. Glendenning on the night OF July 100
plaving croquet in Mr.. Mllers yard, ana ABOUT uusA
s,,r him On toward Summitave. DR.. bod submitted
,ot,ors from the college officers aud classmates vi
tbe accused, certifying TO his good char"ctei'
The testimony of VIM b. Purdy second cousin 10 MisS
Pomeroy which had been taken before commission,
was read by Mr. bod. lie testified that Mary Pomeroy
had repeatedly denied that she was engaged TO the ae
cused or that he had given her the "a'ch' Ah tes
muny OF Samuel +. Brown, also taken before commits
son was read The witness stated that Mr.. Randall,
of the witnesses for the prosecution had CONVEX
sation with him on q ferry-boat after the indig
nation meeting and said that money would be
spent TO crowd the accused out. Mr.. Ran
dali of the prominent accusers
of Mr. GlendennIng at the indignation meeting and
occupied place Oh the platform. The Rev. Edward
WALL OF the counsel for the defense, testified that
he Professor in Stevens Institute In HobOken and
went to the Asylum In NewYork with the Committee
to take Mrs MiddetOns testimony, and found that her
husband had forbidden her to testify because the news
papers made comments the witnesses.
The accused then called TO testify in his own be-
half As he stepped forward, large portion OF the
audience sprang to their feet and many Of both
stood the seats The accused was apparently cool
seIfpossessed His story told in a plain, straight
forward manner.
He stated that he was % years of age was born in
Dfffc Dop and 1fyad fbara his
years. They moved from there TO Cannonsburg, Penn,
where he attended college for five years He attended
divine service at the college chapel and united with the
church under the pastorship OF the Rev. Dr. Riddle in
1863 He went from there to Princeton TO attend the
Theological Seminary, aud his mother and sister kept
house for him. He lived there three years gradu-
atcd ard came to Jersey City. His mother and sister
again moved with him. lie first became acquainted
with Mary +. POmcrOy through taking the list OF hymns
to her house, Saturday evenings. she had united
with the church in December, 1872 He visited her
first in the Spring OF 1872, but could not tell
when his visits had increased IN frequency or
when he began to GO than a week. During
1872 he ceased taking the bymus to the house because
The choir mad meetings Saturday nights and ho took
them 10 the church. He had gone home with Miss
Pot from these meetings. but did not do so habit
ualy. lie had also gone home with her from prayer
II o'clock. He gave her the locet and chain thimbe
and seevebuttons i'll return for numerous small
presents which she had given him. such as shaving
case, iOietset box Of handkerchefs, aud picture.
H. never gave her II plain gold ring, aud he
never saw her wear one. He bought
watch and chain for her and she paid him
SIS. promising TO pay the balance as soon she got
some money winch Ler cousin owed hcr lie bad ire
qucntly made purchases for members of the cOngrega
nor, and about purchasing set OF Commentaries
Tor young lady when this affair commenced, and he
thought II about time to quit the business. He had not
been engaged TO Mary PonerOy, and had never said he
Sne never SAID in his presence that she was en-
ga cd TO him. lie had criminal Intercourse with
her. and never offered improper solicitations Witness
gave detailed account OF MS whereabouts on New
Years DAY ana ALEC on thanksgiving day On July 4,
1919 lie played eroquet at Mrs Mders house, aud left
.here about p H. ho learned ltst OF her condition
rom Mary PomerOy herself He drew confession from
ing on her mode OF life. AS pastor, he fet 10
bis duty to speak to her about them. and
is7i Miss PomeToy was sitting at the organ
atrr Sunday school, ana as he passed she handed him
pUtc. He read it and asked her what IL Sue
piled. There is something awful back OF this" He
about TO hand it back her, when held up her
ton OF the cnurcn was coming M the aisle at the time
and there were several persons going She said
Monday evening she would do So He said be would call
Tuesday morning. Tie note which she gave him
per. The first page WAS addressed to Mr. Gcndcnning
stated that she WAS going away from Tues
day and would mail IA letter TO her cousin, copy OF
which was on the seconi page. The note read by
Mr. DOd, and "as as ioll1Ws:
CorslS wish cay yOuin Goa no. tell
have you Nj Gendeanias tclg you
hs lhs never had any goqnas Of truth in them IN orer to satisfy
tween anu tbs 20 reason vsha You 60
ecau he though. was trying TO lead good LIFE and needed sypa
Christian which he eoad bear no
and told him Low bad and how deceived him though
sgrgr greveI he did
now sex forgive for decevng did hope
you vii show him in hat know the tie
MARY.
Witness first learned July Is that Mary had
charged hin with being the father OF her Child. Mr.
Haowell came TO him on the steps OF the church and
wanted him u 30 home with him and have a private
conversation. They walked away together, aud Mr..
Halowc told HIM that affidavit had been prepared
by Justice Aldridge charging him with bastardy and
that Mary PomerOys signature alone needed TO
authorize the Of warrant for lis Witness
said girl would never sign such paper lie
church. delivered lecture and at It's close walked
hou'c, accompanied by Mr.. HaOweil.
Tue witness linen described the at Mr.. Mller's
house, which has been so often recOuntcd His
Gd differ materially from that by Mr. and Mrs.
Miller. lie then denied going 10 the Asylum 10 make
arrangements for young woman IN trouble; he said
Lie went there until he went 10 II Mrs Gray
stock would identify him; he never threatened Mary
POnery with pistol or demanded paper from her,
he never had occasion 10 do Tue defense deferred
the order to hear the testimony OF
John Haowcll one OF the trustees, Who oborated
most OF Mr. GendcnunG's testimony relation his
visits ana the details OF the arrest
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