The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1876-06-16
the REV. y. TT. CAMPBELL.
He Make. a Statement % Bis Csse-An Open
Trial Requested.

To THE EDITOR OF THE SUN-Str: The
article in THE sun Of June I, IN which my name
Ia used, has so many things without foundation
In fact that think II must have been written
upon transformation. II any one has appealed
to you ITO bring about an equitable settlement
OF the troubles that are raging In the church OF
the Rev J. II. Campbell at Susquehanna Depot"
he should be reminded that there Is no such
church, for do not acknowledge or claim to
have any connection with church there or else
where, except as an attendant on public wor-
ship, as lie common with others, at different
churches, and Of late principally at the orthodox
churches. at all of which l always find welcome
The church of which l formerly was pastor bad
troubles. originating In what was well known in
the community but in which was not person.
ally Interested except to keep out Of. Hence I
called for counsel and advice from the Execu-
tives OF the State Convention. to which was
duty to the general interests OF the denomina-
tioD, to leave the post Of unple asant duty.
There were serious troubles at that time
among the prominent mem bers Of the Conven-
tion, pending, and consequent upon change OF
officers. With these qusrrels 1 bad nothing
whatever to do; hut, on account OF them, was
vlctimized to bear the brunt against those who
were always before against the Convention
never having sent II u delegate. or allowed q
collection to be taken for it in church. l had
always been loyal to the Convention. and still
acted according to the requirements OF its min
the church, and was neglected by the COnven-
ton Off ers, while for long time pleading that
they send me direction, and would obey.
In the ensuing COMPLICATIONS L held con-
sstcntlv to duty. and still ri i'm to be the only
person involved that has. all through. been able
to meet investigation and continually called
for an examination and Judicial action on the
case. EoI en- court where all who might wish
coulC learn the facts. A DIM rutv. however.
here is, that have not been able to ind single
person IN the denomination that can influence
TO secure such athorouRh Investigation. have
IN hQl La npra IL F.nf In ntn
Is against me, VINO can state the question at
issue. am frequently assured, however, and
believe II to be fact, that very large ma
jority fine ministers of the denomination
are IN sympathy with me In the troubles, except
that many blame me for not contesting my case
Ivy the aid OF a lawyer on the trial and also for
thereafter renounctng the denomination, which
| did only after the advice of some Of the most
nominations. and some Of no sectarian prefer
ence. The facts were well known to the people
generally of tho vicinity, and ] have been in
yited 70 consider the claims OF most Ofthe or er
denominations. and assured Of welcome TO their
Christian fellowship upon profession Of iaith In
their essential doctrines. Thus IL will, trust,
appear that have long anticipated your very
proper advice, " To part company with the church
and denonination referred to. And further. 1
wish to impress that have never In any way,
sought 10 continue my fellowship with that
"church or denomination" one moment after
the Committee OF Discipline refused to allow me
tsial IL open court, but insisted that IL should
be secret. ana all the congregation except the
yerv few AZ ainst me er cluded rom the presence
or hearing; and then, after coDdemning me to
suspension for one year, refused to allow me or
any 81 my friends one word to indicate what
was condemned for. or what were any or all the
findings. The failing to pieces Of the church "
was after l ceased connection with II.
Ana now. IN closing, allow me TO commend
whoever msy appeal to you to tntefpose to hiring
about IAN equitable settlement Of tue troubles"
instead OF taxing Your time, u urge the leading
and excellent divines and laymen OF the de-
nomination concerned to have this matter thor
ouglls Investigated, with u view, at least, to
learn how 1t Is, that what has secured tue gem
eral moral approval and support Of 20 large a
community as that OF Suequehanna, sustained
as u i, ty skilled ana Intelligent labor, should
be the reason Of sUspending one Of their minis
tiers from his Office after thirty years expert
ence. Persons " ishing to learn the facts viii be
respectfully answer by applying 10 me oy let
ter. directed t. Susquehanud Depot, Pa.
Respectfully vours, j. Ii. CAMPBELL.
NEW YORK, June -. 1919.