The New York herald., 1876-12-26
A PRIEST ROBBED OF $4,000.

HOW THE LATE FATHER M'FEELY, OF BOSTON,
GYMAN's BROTHER. SECURES THE ARREST or
THE uNFAITHFUL TRUSTEE.
BosroS. Dec. 25, 1870
most distressing of misplaced confidence. In
which Catholic priest has lost upwards OF $4,000 by
o sexton has just been developed In this city. Some
thirteen years ago Rev. Bernard McFeely came to ST.
Joscph's Church, the Boston diocese tRcv. Father
Lyndsn being pastor tho tmcl and remained there
until the attcr transferred TO the Cathedral,
Harrison avenue The sexton Of st. Joscph's church
at this time Peter b. Scott, now about Any
years OF age, and his department such that no
fnediatey won the admiration and confidence Of the
good father. After a fcw years Father McFecly was
transferred TO the neghboring city Cambridge where
he renamed for time, and frequently visited
by bis former sexton, Scott, whose
PROFESSION oY RELIGIOUS zEAL
seems to increased him the respect Of his old
pastor. In November 1867 Rev. William Bartold,
pastor OF church in sandwich Mass, obliged to
visit Italy, and Father McFeely appointed to his
place. The latter gentleman possessed Of consid-
cradle wealth in United States hve-twenty bonds and
cash-morc. in fact than he deemed II safe for him
retain in his possession. About this time he had a
sudden attack or sickness and entrusted thirteen
ST. 900 bonds to Sexton Scott tor safe keeping, the
lstier representing that he would deposit them In
safe belonging to the late Oakes Ames, where there
was 81, 900, 900 secured ana which ho procssed to
have the custody Of This manner OF dis
position Of his property was known TO Father
McFeey's brother. Who, believing In Scott.
made no objection, About year later
the clergy decided 60 Ireland and Just before
embarking transferred 70 Scott additional wealth in
the shape OF three bank books tho Franklin Savings
Bank representing deposits OF more than 5000, the
understanding being that the sexton was TO forward
the whole amount 10 Father McFccly whenever he
might desire. He sailed November II, 1865, In the
which foundcred at thirteen days later. Father
McFeely was among tho saved, but
DIED SUDDENLY
while at his lahcre residence Clandy, London
derry County, Ireland, In May ISL His brother,
Michael McFecy, became the administrator o. the
ciergymans estate, and both before and after hts APP
pontment informed Scott Of his brothers. death, and
asked for a settlement Of the amounts.
SUSPICIOUS CONDUCT OF rHx skxfos
Scott as the brother OF the deceased states, never
took any notice OF the letters and later he couple
OF friends to call upon Scott and learn what they could
about the bonds and money. Scott gave evasive an
swcrs but dented having received the property
into his possession When proper representative
came TO him, be said, he would settle the matter. Ac-
cordingy the brother came to Boston last summer,
bringing letters OF and power OF attor
ney, properly signed by the American Consu at Lon
dondcrry These papers ho produced 10 Scott, and
the latter asked him u he knew how much ms brother
had left with him. Michael told hirn, and the two
went Scotts house. and while there the ques.
tion asked BY Mrs Scott, the answer being 'Uvcr
thrce thousand pounds sterling" which both said was
right
scorr REFUSES 10 sErrLg
Mr. McFccy tried several times TO bring about
settlement with the SEXTON bat the latter positively
refused do anything the Kind. aud according 10
the brother or the dcceased he nortgalcd his house
and all the money IN the savings bank the day after
the interview 10 br0ther-in-law named Patrick Shea
Two IN months ago McFecly went TO 4 Of
the late Oakcs Amos about Scott ars was informed
that lhe fellow was never employed By mis- father;